Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 644

Chapter 644: Chapter 641: Boundless Prospects_1

The Empress of the Central Palace, even if she were here, could not justify Consort Yu, the Crown Prince’s mother, ruling the harem. The Crown Prince would never allow such a thing to happen.

Bai Qingyan had a plan in mind. She spoke righteously, as if Fu Ruoxi had indeed suffered a great injustice.

Fu Ruoxi, upon hearing those words, clenched his hand by his side. He knew Bai Qingyan was trying to save him.

Facing the Empress, Fu Ruoxi felt guilty. But the more guilty he felt, the more he couldn’t show it. Otherwise... how could he face his deceased mother and the efforts Bai Qingyan put in to save him?

He closed his eyes. When the Empress sent someone to kill him, he had already severed his feelings. Over the years, he had been used by the Empress so many times. He had repaid what he owed her.

Now, to protect his wife and children, to protect the entire Fu family, he could only let down the Empress.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Hearing the word Empress, the Emperor suddenly coughed heavily. The Crown Prince hurriedly stood up to assist the Emperor, while Gao Demao offered a spittoon, kneeling in front of the Emperor. Doctor Huang also quickly approached to take the Emperor’s pulse.

The Emperor waved his hand repeatedly, took a deep breath to calm himself, his chest gradually stabilizing. He looked at the Crown Prince and asked, "What does the Crown Prince think?"

"Father, you already know the matter. Father also believes in General Fu’s innocence. As for confronting the Empress... I think Father should wait until we younger generations are not present and then talk to her alone." The Crown Prince turned to look at the Emperor. Seeing the Emperor nod in agreement, the Crown Prince stepped forward to gently help Bai Qingyan up and whispered, "This concerns the dignity of the Imperial Family; it’s always better to handle family matters behind closed doors. Fu Ruoxi is an outsider. It’s not good for him to be involved."

The Crown Prince phrased it as "family matters" to draw Bai Qingyan closer, letting her know he didn’t see her as an outsider.

"The Crown Prince makes sense!" Bai Qingyan took a step back and nodded respectfully to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince’s gaze fell on Bai Qingyan’s trembling arm. He quickly said, "Let the physician check your arm first! This time, you have made a great contribution by protecting Father. Father will surely reward you well. After your arm is treated, go back to your residence early to rest. Leave the rest to others!"

The Emperor also looked at his silver-haired, wrinkle-faced aunt with sudden softness in his heart. He said, "I’ve been down for these days, thanks to Master Tan and Aunt. Last night, Aunt risked her life to enter the palace to protect me. Aunt has worked hard. Aunt and the Princess of Zhen should go back to rest!"

The Eldest Princess and Bai Qingyan replied in unison.

Outside, King Liang’s cries were heard again: "Father... Father, I truly know nothing!"

King Liang, after all, was a prince, unwilling to leave with the Patrol Camp with a sword to his neck. He stood in the rain, crying to see the Emperor. Fan Yuhuai, who was bandaging his wounds under the porch, felt distressed and could only kneel at the hall’s door and ask the Emperor: "Your Majesty, King Liang holds a sword to his neck, claiming he wants to see Your Majesty. How should I handle this?" _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}

The Eldest Princess’s eyes were cold. She had misjudged before... King Liang was more resilient than he seemed.