Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1301

Capítulo 1301: Chapter 1296: Rest Assured

“I will not fail the trust placed in me by His Majesty, and will fully assist the Regent Prince in finalizing this matter with the Zhou Dynasty!” Although Zhong Xingxiao was inwardly unwilling, he had to put on an appearance of willingness, feeling no less bitter inside.

If he could stay safely in Yandu, who would be willing to risk losing their head in the Zhou Dynasty?

If they could remain in Yandu, even if the Zhou Dynasty eventually decides to attack the Yan Kingdom, at least there would be soldiers in front to shield them, and they would have a chance to escape. But if they went to Zhou, a single displeasure from the Emperor of Zhou would mean they could lose their heads!

Now, Zhong Xingxiao could only hope for the Empress Dowager’s intervention, wishing she would persuade His Majesty and the Ninth Prince to let him stay in Yandu.

All three went to see Empress Dowager Yan together. As soon as she heard Zhong Xingxiao was to go to Zhou with Xiao Rongyan, she was stunned and almost blurted out, “Master Zhong cannot go! Too…”

Too dangerous…

The words stopped in her mouth, Empress Dowager Yan swallowed them back, looking toward Xiao Rongyan, her palms clenched, feeling alarmed.

She knew clearly it was too dangerous, yet she still requested Xiao Rongyan to make this trip. How could she then, at this moment, argue against her brother going, citing danger? Such favoritism would certainly chill A Yan’s heart.

Xiao Rongyan, holding a teacup, lowered his gaze, hiding his emotions behind a mask. How could he not understand the meaning behind Empress Dowager Yan’s words? Precisely because he understood them, he found them pointless.

Murong Li couldn’t help but speak angrily, “If Ninth Uncle can go to Zhou for the sake of Yan Kingdom, why can’t Uncle go?”

Empress Dowager Yan glanced at her brother standing obediently beside them and frowned, “It’s not that I won’t let your uncle go, but your uncle has always been incompetent and might become a burden to your Ninth Uncle.”

“Uncle is adept at socializing; he can accompany Ninth Uncle to Zhou and mingle among Zhou court officials, assisting Ninth Uncle!” Murong Li had already made up his mind, giving Empress Dowager Yan no chance to speak further, he directly told Zhong Xingxiao, “Uncle, we entrust you with this matter!”

“His Majesty can rest assured; I will exhaust every effort for the Yan Kingdom!” Zhong Xingxiao knelt down again and bowed.

Empress Dowager Yan looked at her son and brother, yet felt too guilty to look at Xiao Rongyan, realizing this decision was likely settled without room for negotiation, otherwise forcibly preventing her brother from going would alienate both A Yan and Ah Li from her.

After a while, she gathered her courage and looked at Xiao Rongyan who hadn’t spoken for a long time, “A Yan, Ah Li’s uncle… please take good care of him on this journey!”

After all, the person betraying the Zhou Dynasty this time was her, and Zhong Xingxiao was her own brother. Zhong Xingxiao had no debt of gratitude to the Emperor of Zhou, and if Bai Qingyan couldn’t be found, taking it out on her brother might cost him his life.

“Empress Dowager, rest assured, as long as I, Murong Yan, have a breath, I will safeguard Master Zhong’s life.” Xiao Rongyan casually placed the teacup on the table and asked softly, “Does this make the Empress Dowager feel a bit more at ease?” 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

“A Yan…” Empress Dowager Yan felt deeply ashamed, “You must also take good care of your safety! Your sister-in-law and A Yan… are waiting for your safe return in Yandu!”

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