Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1010

Chapter 1010: Chapter 1005: Strict with Oneself

She always thought that infertility was merely Doctor Hong’s euphemistic way of saying things, but who could have imagined... She had only once been with Xiao Rongyan as a husband and wife, and she was pregnant.

This... She had never thought of it.

Bai Qingyan placed her hand on her lower abdomen, feeling a curious wonder. Inside her was a new life, the child of her and Xiao Rongyan.

She turned to look at Xiao Rongyan...

Seeing Xiao Rongyan’s deep eyes filled with worry, she unconsciously tightened her hand over her abdomen. She had really never thought she could have a child in this lifetime, and hadn’t expected it to come at such an inopportune time.

The Yan Kingdom and Zhou Dynasty, due to differences in their principles and national policies, were incompatible. Eventually, a war seemed inevitable, and even now preparations were underway for the future conflict between the two nations.

Yet, as the Empress of Zhou, she had a child with the Regent Prince of Yan. Xiao Rongyan must be caught in a dilemma at this moment.

"Although the Bai family is not as fragile as before, and you have already ascended the throne, becoming the Emperor is not the time for you to act recklessly. You must be more self-disciplined and exemplary for the people of Zhou," Mrs. Dong’s anger surged, as she steadfastly looked at her daughter and spoke rapidly, "The Jingxi Stone is dangerous, one must always be cautious; though there’s no risk of it capsizing for a year, it is in the calmest waters without stones—where dangers lurk beneath! Prepare for calamity in times of peace and fullness. Remember, when at the pinnacle of success, anticipate potential declines! A gentleman anticipates danger and prepares against it... But what about you?! Have you done so?"

"Now that you, a woman, have ascended the throne, how many people are dissatisfied, how many are watching closely, ready to seize any weakness of yours? And now... unmarried yet pregnant, if this spreads, who knows how many with ulterior motives will use this against you, trying to pull you off the throne!" Mrs. Dong’s voice raised in anger, "If you are overthrown, how can you face the Bai family army that vowed to follow you to death? How can you face the people who support you? Then... can the Zhou you envisioned come true? Can the aspirations of generations of the Bai family be realized? Your ambitions and ideals, how can they be achieved? Have you thought about it?!"

After reprimanding Bai Qingyan, Mrs. Dong’s tears fell down.

Bai Qingyan pursed her lips in guilt, knowing that this was the consequence of her loss of self-control.

"Moreover, the man you chose is the Ninth Prince of Yan..." Mrs. Dong’s chest heaved violently, "How will the entire Zhou view this? Not only will it shake the confidence of the army supporting you, but also that of the court and the people!"

Xiao Rongyan clasped his clothes tightly, understanding that his inability to control his emotions indeed caused great trouble for Bai Qingyan.

"Now that you have chosen this path, not only are you walking it alone, our entire Bai family is walking with you! Your mother’s family, the Dong family... and your four aunts’ maternal families are all walking with you, everyone is doing their utmost to support you! On a larger scale... the people of Zhou are walking behind you! Kid... you are no longer alone!" Mrs. Dong’s eyes reddened as she grasped her daughter’s hand firmly, "You are the Emperor of Zhou for the people! Their monarch! Sitting on this position... and acting willfully—that would be a tyrant!"

Mrs. Dong had reached a point of choked speech and tears, she implored: "I hope to see the peaceful and prosperous realm your grandfather and father once described. I hope... you won’t get entangled in conflicts with crafty villains because of a moment’s carelessness! You shouldn’t be dragged down by such things! Your wisdom should be employed in more expansive matters! Therefore... you must be cautious in speech and conduct, and strictly discipline yourself!"

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