Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 442

Chapter 442: Chapter 439: Foundation of the Nation_1

In the carriage, Bai Jinxiu talked to Bai Qingyan about the events that had transpired in Dadu City recently.

"The youngest son of the Left Prime Minister, Li Mingtang, has completely lost the use of his legs. The Left Prime Minister opened the ancestral hall of the Li family to apologize to their ancestors and sent Li Mingtang back to their ancestral home. However, his eldest son, Li Mingrui, performed meritoriously in the disaster relief and has now been transferred to the Ministry of Revenue. The Emperor appointed him as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and many in Dadu City are envious. They say Li Mingrui has benefited from his father’s influence, but who would have thought that upon his appointment, he handled the food and funds preparation for the Northern Frontier war so beautifully that no one has anything to say anymore."

Bai Qingyan lowered her eyes slightly. Li Mingrui’s abilities were undeniable. As the eldest son of Li Mao, he was personally educated by his father from a young age and had some means.

"This disaster in Yanwo triggered a rebellion. The Crown Prince went to provide disaster relief but returned injured after falling from his horse the day after setting out. Later, soldiers arrived in Yanwo and executed anyone who resisted. This eventually quelled the rebellion. After returning to the capital, Li Mingrui reported to the Emperor that most of the refugees headed towards Yan. There was even a rumor that those who went to Yan enjoyed the benefits of the new policies under Empress Ji, including good farmland and tax exemptions. The Emperor was quite pleased to hear this, thinking that the influx of refugees would be Yan Kingdom’s problem."

While saying this, Bai Jinxiu’s expression showed clear disapproval.

The people... are the foundation of a nation!

These five words were taught to them repeatedly by their grandfather!

Without the people, there would be no nation. _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}

Only a strong populace can form a strong army. Without people... how can there be soldiers? And how can the soldiers be strong?!

"Eldest Sister... if this is true, Yan Kingdom will be formidable!" Bai Jinxiu lightly patted her abdomen, unable to help but sigh.

Indeed, Yan is quite formidable!

Bai Qingyan had seen the Yan Emperor and the legitimate second son of the Yan royal family, who was a hostage in the Jin Kingdom, and she knew Xiao Rongyan as well.

Those of royal birth could not withstand comparison...

After expressing her admiration for Yan Kingdom, Bai Jinxiu continued, "Speaking of the Yanwo disaster, King Liang was brought back this time. After meeting the Emperor in the palace, he was summoned several times. King Liang acted like a filial son, visiting the palace frequently to pay his respects, always appearing humble and fearful when he saw the Crown Prince. Except for these visits, he stayed secluded in the King Liang Mansion. Yet, it seems the Emperor’s favor towards him grows daily!"

Bai Qingyan squinted her eyes. The Emperor wouldn’t bestow favor upon King Liang without reason, especially after he botched the disaster relief in Yanwo.

"Eldest Sister, the more I think about it, could it be that the Emperor knew the Crown Prince hindered King Liang during the disaster relief? Not wanting to embarrass the Crown Prince but wishing to warn him, he deliberately showed favor to King Liang?" Bai Jinxiu was also puzzled by this matter.

After thinking for a moment, Bai Qingyan asked, "Has the Emperor’s attitude towards the Crown Prince changed?"

Bai Jinxiu shook her head. "No, it hasn’t."

Hearing this, Bai Qingyan leaned slowly against the carriage’s round pillow, pondering as her fingers unconsciously stroked the fringe of the pillow. After a while, she said, "It seems King Liang did something to align with the Emperor’s intentions!"