Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 560

Chapter 560: Chapter 557: Entrustment_1

The commoners silently gazed at Madam Dong.

Just as Madam Dong said, the Dong family had protected Dengzhou for generations. They would rather die in battle than abandon the city or forsake its people!

Even Master Dong had died for the people of Dengzhou.

Back then, when Master Dong died in battle, it was Madam Dong who led the defense of Dengzhou City, holding out until Dong Qingyue brought the Bai family army for reinforcement, thereby saving Dengzhou from the Rong people’s massacre.

Because of this, Madam Dong was held in extremely high regard among the citizens of Dengzhou.

Thinking of her late husband who died protecting Dengzhou, Madam Dong’s throat tightened, and her voice choked up slightly. "My late husband, who died in battle to protect Dengzhou, once said... the people of Dengzhou are like our kin by blood! How could we, as humans, forsake our kin!"

"I swear by the entire family to the heavens that the Dong family will protect and love the people. If we ever harbor the slightest intention to harm, may the heavens punish us and our lineage end! Fellow villagers, please... trust our Dong family! Trust our descendants!"

After she finished speaking, Madam Dong bowed deeply towards the citizens.

"Madam Dong, your words humble us! We have been under the Bai family’s protection for generations, how dare we accept such a grand gesture from you! Though we are mere common folk... we know the Dong family’s love for the people. We are willing to trust the Dong family! We are willing to trust Lord Dong!"

A man in the crowd, dressed in a long robe, shouted loudly.

With this one man responding, the citizens quickly joined in, shouting their trust in the Dong family and Dong Qingyue, making the Dengzhou drum tower as lively as a festival.

Seeing this, Dong Qingyue stepped forward and cupped his hands towards the crowd. "Since you all are willing to trust me, I assure you that I will protect you. Now, please return home, gather your belongings, and meet at the north gate in two hours. My eldest son, Dong Changlan, and my elderly mother will accompany you to the camp! Today, I ask you to leave your homes... tomorrow, I vow to bring you back safely!"

The common folk responded and went back to pack up.

Bai Qingyan stood beside Madam Dong, deeply admiring her grandmother.

"Has Mr. Xiao left?" Dong Qingyue turned and asked Dong Changlan.

Dong Changlan shook his head. "No, he said he still has some unfinished business here. Moreover, he has a guard detail with him, so he intends to leave the city with Grandmother. After escorting her to the camp, he will head to the Yan Kingdom. However, I told Mr. Xiao that if he doesn’t leave soon, he might have to wait until the end of the battle."

"Currently, the Yan Kingdom’s Princess Mingcheng is still in the city. Do we know if she plans to evacuate Dengzhou or leave with the Beirong and Yan forces?" Bai Qingyan asked Dong Qingyue.

"Cousin, you may not know this. When Mother took Sister Rong and the two younger sisters out of the city, General Pei from Yan came to inquire. He offered to persuade the Beirong forces to attack Nanrong, thereby alleviating Dengzhou’s crisis. Father declined, saying it’s better to rely on ourselves. At that time, he suggested relocating Princess Mingcheng to the camp, and General Pei agreed. That night, to avoid raising suspicion... they left the city with Mother."

"So, General Pei from Yan is also at the camp?" Bai Qingyan asked.

Dong Changlan nodded. "I have ordered strict surveillance. Don’t worry, Cousin."