Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 550

Chapter 550: Chapter 547: Humble Submission_1

Xiao Rongyan calculated the time when the Ghost-faced General appeared in Nanrong, noting his exceptional swordsmanship and archery. After Bai Qingyan’s brief inquiry that night, Xiao Rongyan had a vague notion of the truth.

Xiao Rongyan spoke frankly, and Bai Qingyan didn’t conceal anything. Her eyes were full of mirth: "Perhaps! I have sent someone to Nanrong to investigate."

"Rong Yan, congratulations to Miss Bai," said Xiao Rongyan sincerely.

Every offspring of the Bai family was an outstanding military talent. This wasn’t apparent while they were in Jin Kingdom; now, with one supporting Jin Kingdom and another having gone to Nanyan, it became clear that the Bai family had exceptional skills in warfare.

Xiao Rongyan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, thinking how wonderful it would be if such a family were born in Yan.

"Now with Nanrong and Beirong at odds, Yan supporting Beirong is bound to clash with the Ghost-faced General. Especially if Princess Mingcheng indeed perishes this time, Xie Xun might vow to be at odds with the Ghost-faced General, pledging to take his life." Xiao Rongyan paused, bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan, and continued, "Therefore, I have a request. Please, Miss Bai, mediate to allow Princess Mingcheng to stay in Dengzhou to recuperate and save her life."

Xiao Rongyan spoke with utmost sincerity. Princess Mingcheng decided to marry for Yan, and no matter what, Xiao Rongyan wanted to protect her.

However, this was Dengzhou. Xiao Rongyan hadn’t yet established his people here, making it difficult to act.

But Bai Qingyan, in her maternal grandmother’s house, could move more freely.

Bai Qingyan stood opposite Xiao Rongyan, looking at his earnest request, and said, "Though Princess Mingcheng is from Yan, I greatly admire her courage for voluntarily marrying for alliance and her loyalty to her motherland. But if Princess Mingcheng stays for treatment, and if we fail to keep her alive, the Emperor will blame my uncle! I am not afraid to bear the guilt, but I cannot let my uncle bear the blame. Do you understand?"

Xiao Rongyan straightened up, gazing at the clear-eyed Bai Qingyan, understanding that she spoke the truth.

"However, keeping Princess Mingcheng is not wholly impossible. This matter depends entirely on Yan. It does not require my mediation before my uncle," Bai Qingyan said calmly. "Princess Mingcheng has not yet married the King of Beirong; she is still your Yan princess. If Yan is willing to put aside pride and request, giving the Jin Emperor significant benefits, this help must be substantial enough that my uncle cannot refuse for the Emperor."

Xiao Rongyan frowned, pondering.

"If Yan can do this, my uncle will naturally have no problem. If Jin offers my uncle benefits he cannot refuse, he will have to submit a report even if the Emperor intends to refuse. The back and forth of this report would take nearly a month. The question is whether Yan can sacrifice for this marriage alliance princess."

Xiao Rongyan had considered ceding cities to Jin Kingdom in exchange for Princess Mingcheng to stay in Dengzhou for treatment. After all, cities can be retaken, but a person lost is gone forever.

However, Xiao Rongyan did not know Dong Qingyue well. He feared that even if Yan voluntarily ceded cities for Princess Mingcheng to stay, Dong Qingyue might suspect Yan’s motivations, thinking they intended to spy on Dengzhou’s deployment.

After all, it would be unprecedented to ceded cities for the safety of a marriage alliance princess. If Xiao Rongyan were Dong Qingyue, he would also be suspicious.

In contrast, Yan was united, willing to uphold loyalty and righteousness, sacrificing cities. Yan would surely gather the hearts of the entire nation, returning to the glorious prosperity under Empress Ji’s rule. _{freewebnoveℓ.com}