Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 634

Chapter 634: Chapter 631: Extraordinary Dignity_1

Bai Qingyan’s gaze turned towards the direction of the palace where the sounds of killing echoed loudly, but she remained silent.

The general guarding the city was furious yet dared not speak, tightly clenching his fists as he stood beside Bai Qingyan.

The direction of the palace in Dadu City was unprecedentedly lively, with sounds of killing, screams, the clashing of gold and iron, and the thundering booms of doors being rammed, all mixed together.

This usually bustling Dadu City had suddenly fallen silent, except for the Wude Gate of the palace, with silence all around and not a bird or insect in sight.

Half an hour later, the sounds of killing from the direction of the palace suddenly intensified. The city-guarding general could no longer contain himself, kneeling before Bai Qingyan: "Princess Zhenghuo, if we delay any longer, His Majesty and His Highness will be in grave danger!"

The Bai family’s guard, hidden in front of the Wude Gate, hurriedly rode back to the East Gate to report: "Eldest Lady, King Xian and King Liang have led troops under the pretense of saving His Majesty and the Crown Prince from a rebellion orchestrated by King Xin."

What a grand and dignified excuse.

I only hope that Master Tan and Old Fang, who are beside the Crown Prince, understand... if King Xian had no rebellious intentions, why would he bring troops into the palace to save the emperor? The Patrol Camp should be cautious and not truly believe King Xian’s claims of rescue.

"King Xian and King Liang... are here to rescue! That’s wonderful! King Xian has previously been credited with saving the emperor; this time, he will certainly save His Majesty and His Highness!" The city-guarding general was overjoyed, finally freeing Bai Qingyan from sole responsibility for the safety of the Crown Prince and the emperor.

Bai Qingyan turned her head and loudly ordered the Bai family guard: "Go to the Court of Judicial Review and inform Minister Lu that I request all commanders of Anping Camp to come to the East Gate of Dadu City. Fire three flares to summon the soldiers of Anping Camp..."

The city-guarding general looked at Bai Qingyan coldly. Now she was eager to summon the soldiers of Anping Camp, but when he knelt and begged earlier... Bai Qingyan hadn’t been moved. Now that she heard King Xian and King Liang were going to rescue, she was probably afraid of losing credit... and that’s why she was anxious!

Once this matter is settled, he must inform the Crown Prince and have him reward King Xian and King Liang properly. Do not let Bai Qingyan, who only seeks credit for herself and disregards the safety of the Crown Prince and His Majesty, gain any advantage!

Seeing dust clouds rising from the direction of the Anping Camp garrison, Bai Qingyan knew that Fu Ruoxi was leading the soldiers of Anping Camp back.

She turned to see the city-guarding general sneering at her. She could guess his thoughts but didn’t want to argue.

However, the deputy general beside the city-guarding general said: "General, do you really believe that King Xian and King Liang have gone to rescue?"

The city-guarding general was taken aback by Bai Qingyan’s question, suddenly realizing the situation, and hurriedly slapped his forehead, following Bai Qingyan.

He had been so worried that he believed King Xian and King Liang were truly going to rescue! King Xian had hidden the Nandu army in Dadu City in advance... this was not the behavior of someone who would rescue.

"My apologies, Princess of Zhen, it was my petty suspicion!"

Fu Ruoxi led twenty thousand Anping soldiers galloping fast, seeing Bai Qingyan standing alone outside the wide-open main gate of Dadu City.

Fu Ruoxi gripped the reins with one hand, quickly urging her horse towards Bai Qingyan.

The city-guarding general on the tower saw from a distance that the first rider approaching was none other than Fu Ruoxi, who had lost an arm. Terrified, he shouted: "Princess of Zhen! Quickly return to the city! It’s Fu Ruoxi! It’s the traitor Fu Ruoxi!"

The city-guarding general’s nerves were taut as he shouted: "Archers, ready!"