Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 631

Chapter 631: Chapter 628: Gao Ming_1

Bai Qingyan halted in her steps. She looked towards Fan Yuhuai. Her gaze made Fan Yuhuai inexplicably feel guilty. He hurriedly said, "The Crown Prince received news that the imperial guard rebel Bi Heng, under the pretext of rescuing the Emperor and the Empress, had already led the imperial guard to force an entry into the palace. They are currently in a fierce battle with the imperial guard defending the Imperial Palace at Wude Gate."

"Master Tan was worried that the rebels would turn to attack the Crown Prince’s residence if they couldn’t take the Imperial City after a prolonged siege, putting the Crown Prince in crisis. So, he led the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort into the palace under the protection of the Patrol Camp guards!"

Seeing Bai Qingyan turn to face him, Fan Yuhuai continued, "Before leaving, the Crown Prince and Master Tan had already ordered someone to go to the Princess of Zhen’s residence... to order the Princess of Zhen to leave the city through the east gate with twenty thousand soldiers from Anping Camp and eliminate the rebels outside the palace! The Princess of Zhen needn’t worry... the east gate is already entirely controlled by the Crown Prince’s men. Master Tan also ordered me to temporarily guard the Crown Prince’s residence with the Patrol Camp to create the illusion for King Xin and others that the Crown Prince is still there. Once the news of the Crown Prince’s entry into the palace arrives, we will immediately head to King Xin’s residence to arrest him!"

"King Xin’s residence has been quiet for many days. If my guess is correct, King Xin is not in his residence; he has long since entered the palace!" Bai Qingyan’s face darkened. "At this time, the Crown Prince entering the palace is like a lamb entering a tiger’s den! And if King Xin kills the Emperor... he could rightfully frame the Crown Prince! Claiming he is the hero who entered the palace to rescue the Emperor, the Crown Prince will have no defense!"

Fan Yuhuai’s face changed dramatically, and he hurriedly said, "Judging by the time... it’s still possible to send someone to chase after them on fast horses!"

The lanterns hanging beneath the corridor of the Crown Prince’s residence swayed, and the dim light illuminated Bai Qingyan’s fair, stunning features. She raised her eyes and looked calmly at Fan Yuhuai. "Master Fan, don’t panic. During such extraordinary times, we mustn’t act rashly! Who is the commander of the imperial guard defending the Imperial City today?"

After thinking for a moment, Fan Yuhuai said, "It seems to be a minor general... Min something? Oh... right! It’s Min Zhongxin!"

"Min Zhongxin and Bi Heng both share a life-and-death friendship with Zhong Shaozhong!" Bai Qingyan closed her eyes briefly and said, "It seems they staged an assault on the city to lure the Crown Prince into the palace, framing him for patricide!"

Fan Yuhuai looked at the composed Bai Qingyan, feeling uncertain. "Min Zhongxin is just a low-ranking general. Can he have connections with Zhong Shaozhong? Perhaps Min Zhongxin harbors a sense of justice, knowing about King Xin and Zhong Shaozhong’s rebellion, so..."

With that, Fan Yuhuai clenched his fists tightly. "Even if there might be a chance, we cannot gamble with the Crown Prince’s safety. I will immediately send someone to call the Crown Prince back to the residence!"

Fan Yuhuai did not know that such a situation was understandable, but Bai Qingyan, having experienced it in a past life, knew it well.

The game of chess often happens like this. Don’t look down on a seemingly small, inconspicuous piece—it can sometimes have earth-shattering power when placed early.

Bai Qingyan shook her head. "Zhong Shaozhong is meticulous, always leaving room and a backup plan in his actions. If he dares to cause such a commotion, he must be relying on more than just the imperial guard! Besides having the Hidden Guard monitor the movements of the Crown Prince’s residence, King Xin and Zhong Shaozhong couldn’t be unaware of the Crown Prince’s movements. It’s possible that Zhong Shaozhong planted hidden lines by the Crown Prince and other princes who might compete for the throne years ago, waiting for a critical moment like today!"

"If the Crown Prince returns... he will undoubtedly be ambushed and killed halfway. Once the Crown Prince is dead, they will kill the Emperor and pin the crime of regicide on the Crown Prince! At that time, Min Zhongxin will claim to the outside world that the Crown Prince was already in the Imperial Palace. The winners are kings, and the losers are scoundrels. With the Emperor and Crown Prince dead, who will care whether the Crown Prince assassinated the Emperor or not!"