Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 904

Chapter 904: Chapter 901: The Banquet at Hongmen

The Emperor cast a murky glance at the Eldest Princess, conveying a sense of supremacy.

"The Emperor’s intention is not to ascend that Nine-tier Platform. He seems willing to forsake the kingdom and administration, insisting on a fatal confrontation." The Eldest Princess raised her chin, a faint smile tugging at her lips, her eyes filled with seasoned humor. "If the Emperor has such a plan, this old body thinks he might as well suspend such thoughts..."

Before the Eldest Princess could finish, the Emperor sneered and walked toward the screen set between two twenty-three-headed flower lamps: "Then let’s see... whether it’s me who gives up the thought or Bai Qingyan, that traitor. Aunt, don’t forget... once Bai Qingyan enters the city, matters will be beyond your control. At least in this Luohong City, it’s still my word that counts!"

With the Eldest Princess’ sidelong glance at the Emperor, unexpectedly, there was no anticipated furious response. Instead, her expression gradually returned to normal.

Despite the Eldest Princess being dedicated to vegetarianism and Buddhism for years, her features seemed imbued with compassion. Yet, born in the Imperial Family and able to grow up peacefully—even standing firm in the treacherous palace’s back garden—the Eldest Princess, a legitimate daughter of the Imperial Family, could hardly be a person of gentle disposition.

The Eldest Princess dared to let Bai Qingyan enter the city, naturally she could ensure her granddaughter’s safety. The Governor of Yanwo, Shen Tianzhi, appointed by Bai Qingyan, had long been under her granddaughter Bai Qingyan’s command; otherwise... in conditions where she couldn’t assure her granddaughter’s safety, how would the Eldest Princess dare let her granddaughter enter the city.

Originally, the Eldest Princess truly wanted to make one last effort for the Jin Imperial Family. But now... it’s not that she doesn’t wish to help the Jin Imperial Family, rather the Jin Imperial Family has decayed, and even with all her frail bones exerting every effort, it’s impossible to support it!

The Eldest Princess closed her eyes briefly. She could only regret failing her father’s trust.

All things considered, Kid bears her bloodline and can be considered... a descendant of the Imperial Clan. Yet her Kid has failed to learn the ruthless ways of an emperor; what can be done?

A maid entered with small steps and bowed to the Eldest Princess: "Eldest Princess, the Princess of Zhen has already headed to Luohong Tower with Eunuch Gao."

Though the maid’s bow wasn’t the standard palace maid posture, she had been well-trained.

The Eldest Princess did not lift her eyelids, casually picked up the hot tea in front of her: "Understood, go..."

A long while later, a very deep voice of the Emperor came from behind the screen: "Hopefully, aunt can persuade Bai Qingyan and spare me the embarrassment of intervening myself. That would be quite unsightly."

The Eldest Princess’ expression appeared gloomy under the lamp, showing no discernible emotion, as she leisurely sipped tea, seemingly ignoring the Emperor.

Outside the open carved window behind the Eldest Princess, half the moon was already hidden in the clouds, soon the hazy moonlight was entirely covered, leaving silence all around, only the stars flickered, and the night insects murmured softly.

Soon the Eldest Princess heard footsteps, the finely crafted wooden door was pushed open, and the candlelight inside the room momentarily dimmed, then swayed into brightness again.

The Eldest Princess raised her eyes to see Bai Qingyan at the entrance of the main hall.

She wore no sword, had removed her boots, her white socks tread on the polished wooden floor, her silver armor glimmering under the glorious lights within Luohong Tower.

The Eldest Princess perhaps because of age could no longer remember how long it had been since their last meeting, feeling as though with a blink, Kid was still as she once was, her stunning features unchanged, her skin pale and translucent, seemingly delicate and frail under clothing, yet her eyes... radiating unmistakable depth, blackness, nobility, strength, resilience yet serenity, entirely unlike the little Kid who used to lie on her lap smiling and jesting with her.

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