Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 642

Chapter 642: Chapter 639: First Achievement_1

Fu Ruoxi stood extremely close to Bai Qingyan and naturally saw Bai Qingyan’s uncontrollable trembling arm. His heart tightened. He suppressed his voice and leaned closer to Bai Qingyan. "Princess of Zhen, are you injured?!"

Bai Qingyan naturally stood with her hands behind her back, hiding her trembling arm. She shook her head at Fu Ruoxi. Her eyes fixed on the already disarmed and kneeling Nandu soldiers with a calm and composed expression.

Fan Yuhuai, who had lost an eye, saw that the rebellion of the Nandu army had been quelled and came to his senses upon hearing King Liang’s cries. "Detain King Liang first!"

"Father, save me! I am innocent... I truly came to rescue my father and the Crown Prince! I had no idea about King Xian’s rebellion!"

King Liang’s despicable behavior was already within Bai Qingyan’s expectations...

Even if the Emperor showed mercy this time, the Crown Prince would never let King Liang go. Bai Qingyan was not worried.

Fan Yuhuai walked up to Bai Qingyan and cupped his fists. "Princess of Zhen!"

Bai Qingyan saw that Fan Yuhuai’s face, scrubbed by the rain, was covered in blood. Her gaze fell on Fan Yuhuai’s missing eye. "Lord Fan, are you alright?"

"It’s nothing!" Fan Yuhuai’s eye was in excruciating pain at that moment. But compared to losing a life, an eye injury was fortunate. If his soldier hadn’t pulled him earlier, he would have been a ghost under King Xian’s sword.

Fan Yuhuai, seeing Fu Ruoxi guarding Bai Qingyan, lowered his voice to ask, "Princess of Zhen, this... Fu Ruoxi..."

"This time in saving the Emperor, Fu Ruoxi deserves the most credit!"

With just that one sentence, Bai Qingyan made it clear to Fan Yuhuai. He nodded. "In that case, leave the battlefield’s cleanup to our Patrol Camp. Princess of Zhen and General Fu, quickly enter the hall and inform His Majesty, the Crown Prince, and the Eldest Princess, so they don’t worry."

Bai Qingyan nodded and looked at Fu Ruoxi...

In the pouring rain, Fu Ruoxi tightened his grip on the sword and also looked at Bai Qingyan.

"Let’s go!" Bai Qingyan said to Fu Ruoxi, then turned and walked up the high steps.

The commanders of Anping Camp looked at Fu Ruoxi, only hoping that the credit for saving the Emperor this time could save their General’s life.

Liu Pinggao also stepped forward and said to Fu Ruoxi, "General, sincerely apologize to His Majesty and the Crown Prince! His Majesty will surely show leniency considering your merits in this rescue!"

Fu Ruoxi handed his sword to Liu Pinggao, nodded, then turned and followed Bai Qingyan along the path opened by the Patrol Camp and the imperial guards, heading towards the main gate of the hall.

Bai Qingyan stood at the closed main gate of the hall, knelt on one knee, and shouted loudly, "Bai Qingyan and Fu Ruoxi are late in rescuing. The rebels have surrendered. Please, Your Majesty, Crown Prince, open the door!"

"Guilty minister Fu Ruoxi is late in rescuing. The rebels have surrendered. Please, Your Majesty, Crown Prince, rest assured!" Fu Ruoxi followed Bai Qingyan and shouted.

"Fu Ruoxi?!" The Crown Prince turned to look at Fang Lao, as Fu Ruoxi was the one who had intended to kill him before.

Fang Lao also clenched his fist, but thinking that the Eldest Princess was also present, he was not that worried.

If her father were still around... he’d probably scold her for being reckless again.

The Eldest Princess’s genuine concern was clear to Bai Qingyan. As the Eldest Princess, she couldn’t scold Bai Qingyan for risking her life right in front of the palace. She could only clench her teeth and hold back her tears. "His Majesty is waiting for you! Go in!"

Quan Yu also stood at the door, seeing Bai Qingyan’s limp arm hang by her side as she walked in, her steps not as free as usual. He teared up instantly, taking small steps back to the Crown Prince. He whispered, "Your Highness, Princess of Zhen’s arm seems injured!"

The Emperor turned to look at the curtain that blocked the damp cold wind. "Lift the curtain..."

Gao Demao quickly ordered the eunuchs to lift the bright yellow curtain. The Eldest Princess led Bai Qingyan in, followed by Fu Ruoxi with one less arm, both in blood-soaked armor, entirely drenched, in a distressing state.

Earlier, Bai Qingyan had instructed Fu Ruoxi. If Fu Ruoxi pleaded as Madam Fu had instructed before her death...

Considering his merits in rescuing the Emperor, the Emperor would surely forgive the Fu family and Fu Ruoxi.

The Empress sending someone to the Court of Judicial Review to kill him was akin to severing their bond. From then on, Fu Ruoxi no longer owed her.

Fu Ruoxi silently resolved that if he survived this time, he would heed Madam Fu’s words and treat his wife and children well...

Fu Ruoxi’s gaze fell on the slim, upright figure kneeling in front of the Emperor. If he miraculously survived this time, he would surely follow Bai Qingyan through fire and water.

He knew that Bai Qingyan, like the late King of Zhen Bai Weiting, was someone with immense burdens and aspirations.