Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1596

Chapter 1596: Chapter 1: The Grand Finale (Part 1)

Bai Qingyan glanced at the "troubled" Princess of Huangshan. The elderly woman, her hair gray, was currently so frightened that her face was deathly pale as she held her young grandson and granddaughter tightly in her arms, trembling uncontrollably.

"In that case, how about we, Da Zhou, dispatch someone to escort the Princess of Huangshan and the Crown Prince? May I know where the Princess of Huangshan’s maternal family is?" Bai Qingjue spoke in a gentle, refined voice.

The Crown Prince of Huangshan kneeled forward again, facing Bai Qingjue, and respectfully bowed: "To the Prince, my mother..."

"Let your mother speak for herself."

Bai Qingyan’s calm and serene voice drifted over, causing the Crown Prince of Huangshan’s spine to stiffen. He swallowed hard, pursing his lips.

The Princess of Huangshan tightened her grip on the children in her arms, feigning calmness as she spoke, "Returning to the Emperor of Zhou, my maternal family is in Yaodu."

As soon as the Princess of Huangshan finished speaking, Shen Liangyu briskly walked in Bai Qingjue’s direction, glaring with disdain at the entire Huangshan royal family. Cupping his fist, he whispered to Qingjue, "Master, the old nanny beside the Princess of Huangshan couldn’t bear the pressure and confessed. They are on their way to Yaodu to seek refuge with the Princess’s eldest sister."

Shen Liangyu had rushed over only after Bai Qingyan led troops to capture Dengfeng City. Later, when the Young Emperor of Yan sent an envoy to seek peace, the Emperor paused the campaign. Shen Liangyu had already been harboring a grudge, eager to take down the Yan Vassal Kings who dared confront their Young General Bai.

Therefore, upon capturing the group led by the Crown Prince of Huangshan today, Shen Liangyu felt exhilarated, believing that combat was imminent.

Bai Qingjue nodded at this news.

"According to my knowledge, the Princess of Huangshan’s maternal family should be in Yangquan. So why... are they heading to Yaodu?" Bai Qingjue turned and smiled at Bai Qingyan, saying, "Eldest Young Lady, there’s deception afoot in this matter!"

The Princess of Huangshan glanced at the stunning and composed Emperor of Zhou, whose imposing aura was overwhelming. She hastily lowered her gaze in panic, saying, "I am visiting my eldest sister..."

When something unusual occurs, it’s likely a sign of mischief. Moreover, the words from the Crown Prince and the Princess of Huangshan were inconsistent, showing no pre-rehearsed coordination. It appeared that the King of Huangshan had made a hasty decision for the Crown Prince to leave with the family.

It seems the King of Huangshan is preparing for a desperate battle.

It’s understandable for a vassal king not to want his power diminished. Being forced to relinquish military authority, which was once firmly within one’s grasp, is excruciatingly painful, akin to a life-threatening loss.

Putting oneself in Bai Qingyan’s shoes, if she were a Vassal King, she might also prefer not to surrender to Zhou alongside Yan, losing the military power and benefits that come with being a Vassal King. Hence, the unrest among the Yan Vassal Kings was within Bai Qingyan’s expectations. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

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