Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1327

Chapter 1327: Chapter 1322: The Virtuous Monarch

Minister Meng also wrote in the letter that it was the Zhou merchant Cui Fengnian who helped Meng Zhaorong escape from Yan Capital. His wife has already confessed, and later he had this merchant brought before him. Cui Fengnian also admitted that because he was fond of Meng Zhaorong, upon hearing that the Empress Dowager was about to arrange a marriage, he did not want to see Meng Zhaorong marry the Regent Prince, so he persuaded Meng Zhaorong to flee. He settled her in Feng County of Zhou and even prepared a shop for her. If the Regent Prince doesn’t believe this, when he returns to Yan Capital, he can confront Cui Fengnian in person or send someone to Feng County for thorough investigation.

Minister Meng’s words in the letter were sincere, nine parts truth and one part falsehood, with his heartfelt love for his daughter making people somewhat moved.

It is a pity that Minister Meng, such a wise and astute person, has raised a daughter like Meng Zhaorong, who is only beautiful...yet vacant-minded and self-assured that no one can match her cleverness, thinking she can play people as pawns.

It is said that Cui Fengnian is fond of Meng Zhaorong and persuaded her to leave, but why not say that Meng Zhaorong exploited Cui Fengnian’s admiration and begged him for help?

Although Xiao Rongyan was not in Yan Capital at that time, he wasn’t completely deaf and blind, truly knowing nothing, especially since Meng Zhaorong was an individual valued by the Empress Dowager, so Xiao Rongyan’s people would inevitably pay more attention.

After Xiao Rongyan finished reading the letter, he casually moved the lampshade of the glazed lamp on the table aside and burned the letter.

Standing quietly aside, Wang Hanbing said nothing, waiting for Xiao Rongyan’s instructions, seemingly uninterested in the contents of Minister Meng’s letter.

"In the future, do not involve yourself in handling secret letters. Remember, you are a loyal minister. If someone truly sends a letter to you, asking you to pass it on to someone, you must read it and report to the Emperor!" Xiao Rongyan lowered his gaze, watching the letter burn cleanly, then looked at Wang Hanbing and said, "For now, don’t worry about other matters. Just think about how to deal with Minister Liu from the Ministry of Rites of Zhou in a few days. Liu Rushi’s sharp tongue is formidable! The Emperor entrusted you because of your eloquence and broad knowledge."

Wang Hanbing quickly paid respects to Xiao Rongyan: "Rest assured, Regent Prince, this humble minister will not fail the Emperor’s trust!"

After Wang Hanbing left Xiao Rongyan’s chamber, remembering Xiao Rongyan’s instructions, he went back, picked up a pen, and wrote a secret report to Murong Li about the secret letter sent by Minister Meng to Xiao Rongyan. In the letter he explained...he didn’t open Minister Meng’s letter because he was worried the Ninth Prince might notice something.

He was about to finalize the report but then decided to also include the incident of Xiao Rongyan’s injury coming out from the Zhou Imperial Palace.

After writing and sealing the letter, Wang Hanbing dispatched a fast rider to deliver it to Yan Capital.

Wang Hanbing watched as the messenger left quickly, estimating that he could reach the city gate of Dadu City before it closed.

He still couldn’t quite understand why the Regent Prince, who was said to wield unparalleled power, seemingly coveted the Young Emperor’s throne.

Wang Hanbing also thought the Regent Prince was more suited to be Emperor than the Young Emperor, but...why hasn’t the Regent Prince taken action yet? Given the Regent Prince’s style, he should not fear public opinion.

Furthermore, the world is always about winners and losers; the people truly don’t care who becomes Emperor, only which Emperor will make their lives better. Wasn’t Empress Ji an example of this!

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