Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 603

Chapter 603: Chapter 600: Conclusion_1

"Your Highness, what... what do you mean by this?" Lu Jin didn’t dare to raise his head in his panic.

The Crown Prince was startled by Lu Jin’s sudden and straightforward kneel. He stood frozen for a moment before hurrying forward to help Lu Jin up.

"Minister Lu, please rise!" The Crown Prince said after lifting Lu Jin. "This matter concerns the dignity of the Imperial Family. I merely wish for you to re-investigate before spreading any word. Conduct this investigation discreetly. As for those prison guards... I ask you to keep them in check!"

Lu Jin let out a sigh of relief and responded repeatedly, "Naturally! Naturally!"

"Then, I shall entrust this case to you, Minister Lu!" The Crown Prince nodded to Lu Jin before descending the high steps.

The guards brought forth the Crown Prince’s horse. After mounting it, the Crown Prince cast a deep look at Lu Jin.

Lu Jin hurriedly bowed deeply and did not rise until he heard the Crown Prince and his guards gallop away. He then slowly stood up and dusted off his knees.

Lu Jin knew Madam Fu of the Fu Family. Though she was a woman in the inner quarters, she was a person of great character and determination.

Today’s events all came from Madam Fu’s words. Fu Ruoxi hadn’t spoken a word...

Yet, Madam Fu’s death, right in front of Fu Ruoxi, had nearly served as a direct accusation of the Empress. Fu Ruoxi called out to Madam Fu several times, trying to interrupt, but to no avail.

On this point alone, Lu Jin realized... the truth itself no longer mattered. What Fu Ruoxi, the most crucial witness, would say must coincide with Madam Fu.

Because Fu Ruoxi could not betray the lives of the entire Fu Family. He could not betray Madam Fu’s life. He could not tarnish Madam Fu’s lifelong reputation.

In the prison of the Court of Judicial Review, a guard hurried out, saluted Lu Jin, and said, "Master, General Fu is ramming the prison door like a madman, demanding to see Madam Fu!"

Lu Jin pursed his lips and squinted, finally saying after a while, "Go heat a pot of wine and prepare a few dishes. I’ll go see General Fu myself."

"Yes, I’ll prepare it right away!"

After the guard left, Lu Jin stood in front of the prison gates of the Court of Judicial Review without moving.

Not until a sudden wind arose in Dadu City, causing the lanterns in front of the prison gates to sway, did Lu Jin place his hands behind his back and sigh deeply, sensing that despite the calm on the surface, turbulent undercurrents roiled beneath Dadu City.

Chun Tao entered, carrying a small silver cup filled with lactic juice. She drew aside the already lowered sky-blue gauze curtain and saw Bai Qingyan, her hair released and cascading like raven feathers. Bai Qingyan, still clothed, sat on a soft couch by the window, resting against a ginger-yellow embroidered pillow, reading a military book annotated by King of Zhen, Bai Weiting. A thin woolen blanket was draped over her knees.

Chun Tao took small steps forward, placed the silver cup and spoon in front of Bai Qingyan, and said softly, "You’ve been exhausted for so many days, my lady. Now that you’ve finally returned to Dadu City, you should rest early."

"I’m afraid I cannot rest just yet." Bai Qingyan sipped the hot tea at hand and looked up at the equally weary Chun Tao. "You should rest. There’s no need for you to attend to me here."