Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1285

Chapter 1285: Chapter 1280: Self-Sacrifice and Fearlessness

Shen Jingzhong, upon hearing that this strategy was proposed by Bai Qingyan, felt a surge of mixed emotions. He couldn’t help but stand up, bow deeply to Bai Qingyan, and his lips quivered as he found himself at a loss for words.

It is said that the original intention of the Bai family army was to protect and bring peace to the people. Their Emperor, hailing from the Bai family, has never forgotten the Bai family’s original intention even in the face of supreme power. How could one not admire this?

Dong Qingping looked at his niece, his expression full of gentle warmth, as he bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan, performing the ritual of monarch and minister.

With such a king, how could the people not prosper!

A monarch who cares about the suffering of the people will surely be their supreme ruler.

"Please, the three of you, do rise!" Bai Qingyan placed the teacup on the small table and reached out to nearby Commandant Lu.

Watching as the three ministers straightened up, she then said, "I have great confidence in the state policies of our Zhou, so I implore the three of you to believe in Bai Qingyan and also in our Zhou policies, to assist Zhou and Yan in unifying in a manner most beneficial to the people, achieving a unified world."

"I will certainly give my all to assist Your Majesty in this grand undertaking..." Commandant Lu straightened his back and took the lead in expressing his support.

"I too am willing to sacrifice for the great cause, to the best of my ability... to help our Zhou in achieving a unified world!" Minister Shen also earnestly declared.

"Needless to say, I will devote myself wholeheartedly to Zhou! For Your Majesty... to live and die together!" Dong Qingping’s tear-filled eyes showed steadfast determination.

"Very well..." Bai Qingyan nodded with a smile, "Then, it will be up to you three to handle the forthcoming affairs. I expect that once the Ninth Prince returns to Yan City, Yan will send envoys here to Zhou, and at that time, there will certainly be fierce debate within our royal court. We will need the three of you to carefully study how to skillfully bring this matter to fruition, and... to persuade those few key ministers in court!"

The three ministers nodded in agreement.

"Additionally, regarding the current matters of the Bai family here in Dadu City, I ask the three of you to keep it confidential, until... the Emperor of Zhou’s carriage arrives back in Dadu City!"

Bai Qingyan’s carriage is only just reaching Baiwo City, and it will take a few more days to arrive. Bai Qingyan also instructed Chen Qingsheng to check whether the house matters were settled upon arrival in Baiwo City.

With business concluded, Bai Qingyan smiled and congratulated Commandant Lu and her uncle Dong Qingping for Lu Fenglang and Dong Tingzhen’s success in the imperial examinations.

"Whether it is Miss Lu or Cousin Tingzhen, their achievements this time are well-deserved! Once the examination papers were posted... it was all worth it for the Empress Dowager to avoid censure!" Bai Qingyan said with a smile.

"Indeed, before the papers were posted, there were scholars saying the Empress Dowager did this for the Emperor’s new policy of allowing women to study, deliberately appointing women to the positions of Second Place Scholar and Third Place Scholar. But for three out of the top four to be women was too much. Others said the Empress Dowager appointed Miss Dong as Second Place Scholar to elevate her family." Minister Shen said with a laugh, "But the Empress Dowager’s plan was clever; once the papers were posted, and the scholars saw the papers of Miss Lu, Miss Tan, and Miss Dong, they finally quieted down."

"Was it not the Emperor’s idea to post all the examination papers?" Commandant Lu said with a smile.

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