Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 543

Chapter 543: Chapter 540: Great Fallacy_1

"But perhaps it is because their several battles have all taken place on Rong’s territory, Yan’s fierce generals often do not know the terrain as well as Rong’s generals." Dong Changlan said.

Bai Qingyan nodded, still feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Since they had clashed with Yan, it seemed reasonable to ask Xiao Rongyan instead, as he might have more information than her uncle.

"Did you ask how Mr. Xiao got involved?" Dong Qingyue asked Dong Changlan.

Dong Changlan nodded, "Mr. Xiao said he was concluding business in Beirong. Originally, he intended to visit Dengzhou at his son’s invitation to see if he could help with the mutual market and gain some profit. But he encountered Nanrong ambushing Yan’s bridal escort. He intended to rescue the Yan princess to facilitate future business in Beirong. Who knew he almost died there."

Bai Qingyan picked up her teacup, lowered her eyes, and said nothing.

After Dong Changlan finished speaking, he rubbed his fingers and said, "But my son found a flaw in his story. He is a businessman... businessmen are the best at discerning risks and benefits. Seeing General Ghostface of Nanrong leading a large army, how could his guards withstand three thousand soldiers? They couldn’t even escape, let alone go rescue someone? Risking his life for a minor profit, isn’t that absurd?"

Although Dong Qingyue admired Xiao Rongyan, he would not be vague on matters concerning the state. Considering Xiao Rongyan had once helped the Bai family, Dong Qingyue said, "Let’s... let Mr. Xiao stay at the mansion for now. We will interrogate him thoroughly! If he’s a fox... he will show his tail!"

"My son thinks so too!" Dong Changlan said.

"In that case, report the matter to the Imperial Court truthfully and let the Emperor decide!" Dong Qingyue concluded.

Xiao Rongyan was restless, not knowing how Princess Mingcheng was faring, yet he dared not inquire rashly.

Yue Shi and the others must have been detained. Perhaps after questioning, they would be sent back to him...

Xiao Rongyan took out the twin lotus sachet stained with Princess Mingcheng’s blood from his bosom, knowing it was entrusted to him by Princess Mingcheng for Xie Xun.

In the past, Xiao Rongyan never understood these matters of love. It was only after meeting Bai Qingyan that he knew what love was.

He understood that with the nation at stake, good sons and daughters must sacrifice their feelings for the country.

But originally, he had a way to solve it. There was no need for Yan to arrange a marriage alliance. Yet he knew... his brother knew, Princess Mingcheng didn’t know, which led to her volunteering for the marriage alliance in the grand hall.

Ultimately, it was because Yan was too weak, so weak... that Princess Mingcheng did not believe Yan could protect itself. Otherwise, why would she sacrifice herself for the country?

Xiao Rongyan stared at the flickering candle flame. Hearing footsteps outside the courtyard, he hurriedly hid the sachet in his sleeve and picked up the bamboo slip on the table, pretending to read carefully.

Before long, a servant knocked on the door and whispered, "Mr. Xiao, my young mistress requests to see you."

Bai Qingyan?