Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 447

Chapter 447: Chapter 444: The Capable Contend for Supremacy - 1

Actually, originally when King Liang caught the person sent by Yan Kingdom to spread rumors in Yanwo, and mentioned wanting to cooperate with Yan Kingdom to meet the Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom, Xiao Rongyan initially intended to ignore it.

However, when King Liang mentioned that Bai Qingyan was feared by other nations and would be a formidable opponent to Yan Kingdom in the future, and expressed his willingness to join hands with Yan Kingdom to eliminate Bai Qingyan, only then did Xiao Rongyan feel it was a matter worth his attention.

Later on... the disaster relief in Yanwo by King Liang led to a civil revolt. Xiao Rongyan sent his man to Dadu City to observe the situation and act accordingly. If King Liang had the means to avoid punishment by the Emperor upon being escorted back to Dadu City, Xiao Rongyan’s man would meet King Liang under the identity of the Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom, Murong Yan, to see what King Liang had planned.

If King Liang was dealt with, they would ignore the whole affair.

Unexpectedly, King Liang did indeed manage to get lightly punished by the Emperor, who even seemed to favor him more afterward. Only then did Xiao Rongyan’s man meet King Liang.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your guidance!" Bai Qingyan straightened her back and solemnly nodded at Xiao Rongyan. "May I ask, Mr. Xiao, what is King Liang’s intention for cooperating with the Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom?"

Xiao Rongyan looked at Bai Qingyan with a faint smile, and said calmly, "He intended to borrow troops from him. However... King Liang had nothing to offer Yan Kingdom except promises. Even if he handed leverage to Yan Kingdom himself, his life... held little value in the eyes of Yan Kingdom. The Ninth Prince of Yan Kingdom told King Liang to talk again when he had enough leverage. However, to show Yan Kingdom’s willingness to wait for King Liang’s sincerity, if King Liang had any needs, he only needed to visit Shangmo Study, and within reason, Yan Kingdom would help!"

In other words, Xiao Rongyan still looked down on this pretend-mad King Liang.

Xiao Rongyan did not station his men around King Liang but used a strategy of advancing through retreating to grasp King Liang’s movements. This was also to prevent King Liang from seeking cooperation with other countries.

In doing so, King Liang would feel that Yan Kingdom was indeed sincere.

Even so, Bai Qingyan’s heart could not rest easy.

Seeing Bai Qingyan lower her gaze in silent thought, Xiao Rongyan did not hide anything from her. He pushed the gold-trimmed plate of Haitang pastries in front of her. "I specially instructed the cook to make them light and with vegetable oil. Have a taste."

Bai Qingyan raised her eyes at the sound, meeting Xiao Rongyan’s restrained and calm black eyes, as deep as they were that night in Shuoyang.

"Were you injured in the battle at the Northern Frontier?" Xiao Rongyan’s rich, gentle voice asked.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Xiao. I was not." Bai Qingyan lowered her eyes to the chessboard on the small table, picked up the teacup, and raised it towards Xiao Rongyan with a carefree posture. "I forgot to congratulate Mr. Xiao. The current state of the world must be as you wished."

Xiao Rongyan picked up the teacup in front of him and said to Bai Qingyan, "Congratulating you too, Miss Bai. With your strategic arrangements, in a few years, Jin Kingdom will certainly be under the control of the Bai family."

Both Xiao Rongyan and Bai Qingyan had walked the tightrope of life and death, taking each careful step to survive until today. Besides the unspoken emotions buried deep within, there was also a mutual respect and admiration.

"Speaking of which, I should thank you, Miss Bai. My brother wrote to say that thanks to Doctor Hong, his health is improving day by day! Doctor Hong is already on the way back to Dadu. Judging by the time... he should arrive in three days!" Xiao Rongyan said softly, putting down his teacup.