Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1297

Capítulo 1297: Chapter 1292: Softhearted

“Even if three years later Zhou loses, and yet is unwilling to merge into our Yan Kingdom, our Yan Kingdom would have recovered by then! At that time, our Yan Kingdom will have leeway to resist Zhou, isn’t it? It’s far better than being short of food and soldiers now, not to mention, our main forces are held up in Xiliang and can’t return!” Empress Dowager Yan spoke urgently.

Xiao Rongyan gazed intently at the Empress Dowager Yan, whose face was flushed red under the candlelight, and said softly, “Sister-in-law, if we truly agree with Zhou, then our Yan Kingdom must keep its promises, and not treat this as merely a strategy to buy time! Both mother and elder brother have said… losing trust in the world means losing everything! This is the reason I disagree with Ah Li’s plan.”

Empress Dowager Yan became more anxious hearing Murong Yan speak like this, “But now with Ah Li’s plan, our Yan Kingdom can still find a glimmer of hope. If we don’t use Ah Li’s method, A Yan… do you have a better plan?”

Xiao Rongyan remained silent, his brows tightly furrowed, his expression clearly showing he also had no better plan at the moment.

“Look… you also don’t have a better plan! Although Ah Li’s method is somewhat risky, it might solve immediate worries and there’s half a chance to solve long-term concerns, we must try!” Empress Dowager Yan persuaded Murong Yan eagerly, “Whether it’s Ah Li or me, or you, all want what’s best for Yan Kingdom! But right now… A Yan, you also don’t have a better method, this shows Ah Li’s method is already the best!”

Xiao Rongyan still appeared as though in contemplation, and placed the crested hairpin into his sleeve, pondering deeply, “Sister-in-law also said, Ah Li’s method can solve immediate worries, and there’s half a chance to solve long-term ones. The ministers of Zhou’s royal court and the Emperor of Zhou are not foolish, will they… agree?”

Empress Dowager Yan was taken aback, she hadn’t really thought of what to do if Zhou disagreed. Her hand unconsciously grasped her hem, wanting to ask Xiao Rongyan based on his understanding of Bai Qingyan, the Emperor of Zhou, if Bai Qingyan would agree, but she swallowed her words.

Empress Dowager Yan found it ironic herself, she clearly disagreed with Murong Li’s method before, but now… she’s worried about what to do if Bai Qingyan doesn’t agree?

“But in any case, we must at least try, for other things… we’ll think of solutions later!” Empress Dowager Yan’s voice sank, “No matter what, Ah Li is the Emperor of Yan, this cannot be changed. So… we as mother and uncle, must support his decisions as Emperor! Believe that he can lead Yan Kingdom through this!”

Xiao Rongyan earnestly looked at Empress Dowager Yan and spoke calmly, “Has sister-in-law truly decided?”

Empress Dowager Yan felt guilty under Xiao Rongyan’s question, her palms instinctively clenched, “Ah Li is the Emperor of Yan, we can’t let people feel… the Emperor of Yan doesn’t keep his word, can we?”

Only after a long pause did Xiao Rongyan speak, “Since sister-in-law and Ah Li have both decided, what I say might not be listened to by either sister-in-law or Ah Li, now we can only trust that mother’s new policies will prevail over Zhou’s new ones!”

“They certainly will!” Empress Dowager Yan had absolute faith in Empress Ji, “But… A Yan, the most important thing right now is how to get the Emperor of Zhou to agree! If the Emperor of Zhou refuses, anything we say is in vain.”

Empress Dowager Yan cast a sidelong glance at Xiao Rongyan’s lowered eyes, already making calculations in her heart. She bit her lip, unsure if she should say it.

“A Yan, go and say a soft word to the Emperor of Zhou, women are always soft-hearted, moreover… you two have children!” Empress Dowager Yan looked up at Xiao Rongyan in supplication, “Just let the Emperor of Zhou consider for her two children, not to annihilate the children’s father’s country now, and let the two countries compete through governance without bloodshed, this way it’s good for both countries, and can reduce the soldiers’ sacrifices, right? Isn’t the Bai family known for valuing soldiers’ lives the most?”

Xiao Rongyan pursed his lips tightly, not saying a word…

“A Yan!” Empress Dowager Yan grasped Xiao Rongyan’s sturdy arm firmly, “For the sake of Yan Kingdom, just make a trip, alright? You are the Regent Prince of Yan, only if you go, will it carry enough weight for Zhou!”

Outside the door, Yue Shi’s hand clenched tightly at hearing this, wasn’t letting the master go to Zhou just what the master wanted!

Since Miss Bai unexpectedly gave birth, the master misses Miss Bai and the two children the most, eager to fly to Miss Bai and the children’s side, didn’t expect to doze off, and Empress Dowager Yan would deliver a pillow.

Yue Shi secretly rejoiced but restrained herself from showing it by pinching her thigh.

Seeing Xiao Rongyan not respond, Empress Dowager Yan’s tears flowed out, she asked loudly, “Could it be… you insist sister-in-law kneel to beg you? Or do you need Ah Li to go personally?”