Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 888

Chapter 888: Chapter 885: Healthy Longevity

Quan Yu placed both hands over his lower abdomen, respectfully following behind Zhenming. As he stepped into Qinghui Courtyard, he saw Bai Qingyan’s silhouette reflected in the window, bent over writing, and his eyes welled up.

"Gonggong, please wait a moment. I will go in and report to the Eldest Young Lady." Zhenming greeted Quan Yu politely.

Quan Yu nodded in thanks, standing nervously under the porch. When he looked down, his disheveled hair and disorderly clothing reflected his state. Knowing he was about to meet the Princess of Zhen, Quan Yu quickly inspected himself, straightening his sleeves, brushing off the dust on his clothes, and smoothing his hair as best he could with his hands. Just then, he heard Zhenming call him inside.

Quan Yu thanked Zhenming and followed him into the room, with eyes lowered, focusing on Zhenming’s embroidered shoes. As they bypassed the screen and approached the soft couch, Quan Yu immediately knelt to pay his respects: "Quan Yu greets the Princess of Zhen." fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

"Gonggong Quan Yu, there is no need for such courtesy," Bai Qingyan set aside her pen and accepted the refreshing hot tea brought by Zhenguang. "Zhenming... bring a stool for Gonggong Quan Yu."

Hearing Bai Qingyan address him as usual, Quan Yu finally dared to look up at her, "Thank you, Princess of Zhen!"

Seeing Bai Qingyan looking thinner yet still dignified, and her gaze as familiar as ever, Quan Yu’s eyes welled again. He softly asked, "I wonder, how is the Princess of Zhen’s health?"

"Thank you for your concern, Gonggong Quan Yu. With Doctor Hong’s care, I have recovered quite a bit..." Bai Qingyan spoke as though making small talk. Seeing Zhenming bring over a small embroidered stool, she gestured for Quan Yu to sit.

Quan Yu nodded and rose, sitting as soon as he saw Zhenguang bringing tea. He quickly stood to thank, then sat back down, looking at Bai Qingyan. "Forgive my boldness, I have heard that the Princess of Zhen intends to ascend the throne. Is it because the Princess believes the Crown Prince is no longer alive, hence deciding to take the throne?"

Bai Jinse looked at her eldestsister, seeing Bai Qingyan seriously considering Quan Yu’s words and replying without evasion, "It is not so. Gonggong Quan Yu has served the Crown Prince for a long time and should know he deeply fears the Emperor. Even the Emperor of Jin’s ridiculous demand to build a nine-story tower was met just to please him! Now, since the Emperor of Jin is still alive... if the Crown Prince ascended, do you believe that under his rule, these thousand innocent children would escape their fate?"

Quan Yu’s grip tightened around his teacup. Without hesitation, he knew... they would not.

"In addition, the Crown Prince, with his abilities, could barely maintain the status quo if he heeded wise council—but he could never become a sovereign who expands territories and unifies the realm."

So, the Princess of Zhen indeed intends to become emperor...

Quan Yu, with tearful eyes, looked at Bai Qingyan: "Then... the Crown Prince was captured by King Liang. You will not rescue him, Your Highness? He has always believed in your loyalty! You must not forsake him!"

Quan Yu choked with emotion.

"King Liang likely took the Crown Prince to Luohong City where Qin Shangzhi is overseeing the canal construction. He has troops and is loyal to the Crown Prince. If King Liang wants to muster resistance, he must use the Crown Prince to command Qin Shangzhi. Therefore, for now, the Crown Prince is not in immediate danger. Moreover... my grandmother, the Eldest Princess of the Jin Dynasty, is there. She will not let King Liang kill the Crown Prince."

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