Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1347

Chapter 1347: Chapter 1342: Benevolent and Righteous Gentleman

King of Hancheng was terrified to his core, but when he thought about how he had survived in fear since surrendering, he thought it better to die. He closed his eyes: "If a ruler wants his minister to die, the minister has no choice but to obey!"

"Rise!" Bai Qingyan looked at King of Hancheng, who slowly straightened up with a resolute expression, and spoke softly, "I am not one who delights in killing,"

"You can come to me with this matter, which shows that you care about the lives of the coastal people!" Bai Qingyan gazed at the King of Hancheng and spoke leisurely, "Since surrendering to Zhou, many have tried to persuade you to restore your kingdom, yet you never agreed. These things... I’m fully aware! I also know that the reason you haven’t had offspring with the Princess is that you’re afraid if you and the Princess were not around, the child might be exploited, throwing the hard-won peace of Daliang into chaos once more!"

The eyes of the King of Hancheng reddened, just as Bai Qingyan had said. Before coming to Dadu City, he thought he would surely die here, and he wanted to divorce the Princess, but she stayed loyal.

"You have a heart for the people and care for your subordinates. Whether or not you truly wish to be loyal to me, you are a righteous gentleman!" Bai Qingyan’s voice was clear yet calm, granting the King of Hancheng the word ’trust’ in the gentlest of tones, "From today onwards, you will be in charge of contacting the spies from the Dongyi Kingdom. Any news from that side, you will personally deliver to me, not out of loyalty to me, but for the peace of the coastal people."

The King of Hancheng looked up at Bai Qingyan in disbelief when he heard this: "Your... Your Majesty?"

"I... trust you!"

Overcome with emotion, the King of Hancheng bowed deeply and paid his respects to Bai Qingyan: "Your Majesty..."

"I know that since you came to Dadu City, the people of the former Daliang have weighed heavily on your heart, so... I will give you this opportunity to protect the coastal people, using those spies that King Liang had placed in the Dongyi Kingdom," Bai Qingyan stood up and slowly approached the King of Hancheng, personally helping him to his feet, "But for the safety of those spies in Dongyi, the coastal people won’t know that the King of Hancheng is protecting them in secret, and if anything goes awry over there, I will hold you accountable. Do you agree?"

"I am willing!" The King of Hancheng was about to kneel again but was stopped by Bai Qingyan’s grip on his wrist.

She smiled at the King of Hancheng, a genuine smile, placing a list in the King of Hancheng’s palm. Her voice softened, as if confiding in a close friend: "You know the situation in the coastal cities and the Dongyi Kingdom better than I do, and I believe you can do well! I entrust the safety of the coastal people to you, and thank you on their behalf for your willingness to protect them with me!"

Perhaps the King of Hancheng had not intended to be loyal to this Empress, but after today’s conversation, he was willing to serve the Empress who dared to trust him.

He was after all the third prince of Daliang; other emperors would have long killed him to ensure no future trouble, but not only did Bai Qingyan spare his life, she even dared to employ him.

In comparison, this Emperor... far surpassed his own father, the former King Liang!

"I, your subject, will devote my whole being and life, and I will not fail Your Majesty!" King of Hancheng took two steps back, knelt again, and paid his respects, "I also thank Your Majesty for giving me this opportunity, not letting me become a useless wretch who merely eats and waits for death!"

"Alright, stand up..." Bai Qingyan helped the King of Hancheng up again and said with a smile, "Enough bowing, I don’t have such formality with Commandant Lu and the others. When you return, I will send people to your residence to be at your disposal. Whatever you need, just let me know!"

"Yes!" The King of Hancheng made a prolonged bow and saluted. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Go now..." Bai Qingyan patted the King of Hancheng’s shoulder.

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