Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1367

Chapter 1367: Chapter 1362: Loyalty

Min Qianqiu, the elderly gentleman, rose with a smile and bowed to Guan Yongchong and then to Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan quickly stood straight and returned the salute.

"Your Majesty’s concern for the people is truly admirable to someone as old as me. Now... I truly believe that King of Zhen, Bai Weiting, though possessing great power, was not attached to his position, fighting solely for the unification of the world! I can also understand... why he did not leave a way out for the Bai family, choosing instead to train all the men on the battlefield!" Min Qianqiu was touched, "I admire the integrity and spirit of the Bai family! Thank you, Your Majesty, for dispelling my doubts..."

After saying this, Min Qianqiu was worried that his visit might have disrupted the mentor-student relationship between Guan Yongchong and Bai Qingyan, so he said to Bai Qingyan, "From beginning to end, Brother Yongchong has unwavering faith in Your Majesty. The reason he brought me here to ask so much of Your Majesty was purely to clear my doubts, aiding in the documentation of the Bai family’s history. I beg Your Majesty for understanding."

After speaking, Min Qianqiu solemnly bowed once more.

Bai Qingyan quickly returned the salute: "Elder, there’s no need for such formality. Whether it’s my mentor or you, elder... Should there be any doubts about my administrations or decisions, feel free to inquire, and I shall speak candidly."

Bai Qingyan personally escorted her mentor Guan Yongchong and Min Qianqiu out. Only after they left did Wei Zhong, who had been by her side, softly say, "Your Majesty... there is a reason for the visit of Mr. Guan Yongchong and Mr. Min Qianqiu today. Some scholars and prominent figures from the Zhou have sought out Mr. Guan Yongchong, hoping he would dissuade Your Majesty from betting the state on the Yan Kingdom."

Though Wei Zhong had already softened his words significantly, Bai Qingyan still stopped in her tracks.

She looked at Wei Zhong and asked, "Do you know who sought out my mentor?"

Wei Zhong quickly extracted a list he had just recorded from his sleeve: "This came from hearing Mr. Guan Yongchong’s servant. I hear there are more names, and I will send someone to investigate thoroughly."

Bai Qingyan quickly scanned through the list. Wei Zhong had noted it in great detail, especially the servant of the first person who went to visit Mr. Guan Yongchong remembered it particularly well, which was why Wei Zhong’s account was so comprehensive.

Notable figure... Lu Zhongxin.

Bai Qingyan’s eyes half-closed, Lu Zhongxin was indeed well-informed, having gone to visit her mentor on the very day the envoy from the Yan arrived in Dadu City.

She handed the list back to Wei Zhong and pondered for a moment before speaking: "Have the Department of Investigation look into this Mr. Lu Zhongxin, see who he interacts with regularly, and ascertain from where he received the information, going so far as to visit my mentor so early and discuss the matter of betting the state. Investigate thoroughly if there’s anyone gossiping in court or around me, be discreet, don’t alarm the snake, and avoid causing panic."

"I understand, Your Majesty. Rest assured, the moment there is news, I will inform Your Majesty immediately!" Wei Zhong nodded.

During these past days, Wei Zhong had indeed lightened Bai Qingyan’s burden significantly with his meticulous and capable handling of affairs, no wonder that her grandmother relied on him.

Standing under the hexagonal palace lantern, Bai Qingyan looked at the hunched respectfulness of Wei Zhong and said softly, "These days have been hard on you, Eunuch Wei..."

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