Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 643

Chapter 643: Chapter 640: Innocence_1

He thought that if he could be a stepping stone for Bai Qingyan to realize her ambitions, it would be worth it, honoring the kindness Bai Qingyan had shown him by protecting him and the Fu family from Anping Camp onwards, both openly and secretly.

"Bai Qingyan greets His Majesty and the Crown Prince. I apologize for the delay in rescuing you, causing fright to Your Majesty and Your Highness. Please forgive our tardiness!" Bai Qingyan knelt on one knee, unable to lift her arm, resting it on her knee, her head bowed in salute.

Fu Ruoxi gazed at the polished black stone floor, her eyes falling on the blood mixed with rainwater left by Bai Qingyan’s footprints. She knelt on one knee beside Bai Qingyan and said hoarsely, "This guilty minister, Fu Ruoxi, was late in rescuing you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty and Your Highness."

Upon the summoning of Bai Qingyan and Fu Ruoxi, the palace doors were opened. Outside, Fan Yuhuai’s voice clearly called out in the rain, ordering the Patrol Camp to immediately detain the Nandu army and the rebel imperial guards.

Anping Camp commanders spoke with Fan Yuhuai, saying they had fought their way in through the east and west gates, while Princess of Zhen and Fu Ruoxi had entered through the south Wude Gate. Following Princess of Zhen’s instructions, they disarmed and detained them, executing any resistance. There should be no more rebel soldiers at the east and west gates.

But Fan Yuhuai felt uneasy and dispatched troops to search again, ensuring the Emperor’s safety.

"Your Majesty, Lord Fan was severely injured while protecting you. Please summon him inside to have the Imperial Physicians treat his wounds and check if his eye was harmed," Bai Qingyan told the Emperor.

Seeing the Emperor rise, the Crown Prince quickly approached to support him, placing a cushion behind his back and whispering, "Father, move slowly..."

The Emperor nodded, slowly leaning back into the cushion. Having heard Bai Qingyan announce the delayed rescue outside the hall earlier brought relief to his face. His pallor softened, and he regained his imperial bearing. "Princess of Zhen, you have worked hard. Doctor Huang, find a physician to tend to Fan Yuhuai."

Doctor Huang nodded, instructing a young but highly skilled physician from the Imperial Medical Bureau to tend to Fan Yuhuai’s injuries.

The Emperor then turned his gaze to Fu Ruoxi, saying, "Master Tan has informed me of the Empress’s coercion. You were forced to wield a knife against the Crown Prince, and I have spared your life. You have now rendered meritorious service by rescuing us. You will be stripped of your official position but allowed to remain in Dadu City to mourn for Madam Fu. Are you satisfied?"

Fu Ruoxi quickly kowtowed deeply. "It is a great grace that Your Majesty allows this guilty minister to live and mourn for my mother. I pledge my life to serve Your Majesty and the Crown Prince!"

The sounds of rain and King Liang’s tearful pleas to see the Emperor outside the hall were loud. The Emperor’s gaze involuntarily turned towards the outside, his expression unclear if it was anger or hatred. _{freewёbnoνel.com}