Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 646

Chapter 646: Chapter 643: Desperate Fight_1

Li Mao also hurriedly walked to Prime Minister Lu’s side. He bowed deeply towards the Eldest Princess’s carriage and, taking advantage of the moment when he was bent over with his eyes lowered, said softly, "The Eldest Princess has come out unscathed. It seems that the situation in the palace has been settled."

Prime Minister Lu did not respond, but Li Mao quietly speculated in his heart; he wondered whether this time the Princess of Zhen had succeeded in protecting the emperor or had gained merit by supporting the dragon throne.

Wei Zhong, who was driving the carriage, turned back and spoke to the Eldest Princess inside the carriage. _{freeweɓnovel.cѳm}

The Eldest Princess, with her eyes closed, moved the Buddha Beads hidden in her sleeves. Her voice could not hide her exhaustion. "No need to stop. Master Tan’s carriage is right behind us. Let Master Tan explain to the officials. We are going back to the mansion."

The Eldest Princess was indeed tired. Perhaps it was due to her old age and physical weakness, but her heart was even more utterly exhausted.

Master Tan’s carriage followed closely behind. The eunuchs in the palace held umbrellas and helped Master Tan down from the carriage. Prime Minister Lu hurried forward. "Master Tan, how is His Majesty?"

"Master Tan! How is His Majesty?" Li Mao also anxiously approached, wanting to know if the Emperor was still alive.

In the blink of an eye, the officials gathered outside the Wude Gate surrounded Master Tan.

"Everyone! Everyone..." Master Tan’s aged voice was powerful as he exclaimed loudly, "Everyone relax. Thanks to the timely rescue by the Princess of Zhen and General Fu, His Majesty and the Crown Prince are safe and sound! Today’s chaos at Wude Gate has been quelled. His Majesty requests that you all return to your mansions and attend the morning court session tomorrow."

Fu Ruoxi?! Li Mao’s eyebrows twitched.

"Yes!" Prime Minister Lu earnestly responded with a deep bow.

"Prime Minister Lu, Prime Minister Li, Minister of War Shen Jingzhong, Master Lu of the Court of Judicial Review, His Majesty is unwell and starting today will entrust the affairs of state to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince has decreed... that the four of you proceed to the Crown Prince’s mansion. After the palace matter is concluded, His Highness will return to the Crown Prince’s mansion immediately to discuss the aftermath with the four of you..." Master Tan continued.

"I accept the order!" Prime Minister Lu responded promptly.

"I accept the order..."

As soon as Li Mao, Minister of War Shen Jingzhong, and Lu Jin finished speaking, the prisoner cart containing the main traitors of the rebellion was escorted out of Wude Gate under heavy guard.

Some of the commanders of the imperial guard shouted at Bi Heng, not understanding why their effort to protect the throne had turned into a rebellion. Bi Heng, however, remained silent. He tightly clutched his bleeding chest, leaning against the inside of the prisoner cart with a defeated look on his face.

The commanders of Nandu had mixed reactions—some faced death with dignity, while others seemed as lifeless as eggplants beaten by frost, hoping that their Nine Clans would not be implicated this time.

King Liang was also thrown into the cart, crying and claiming he had been deceived by King Xian and knew nothing.

As soon as the prisoner cart emerged from Wude Gate, King Liang saw Li Mingrui, who was closely following Li Mao.

King Liang quickly reached out from the cart and shouted Mingrui’s name: "Mingrui! Mingrui, save me! Please go and talk to Father. Tell him I really knew nothing. I thought I was going to the palace to save Father and the Crown Prince! Mingrui, you believe me! I wouldn’t dare commit treason and patricide, no matter how bold I am! Mingrui... we’ve been close friends. You know what kind of person I am!"

Li Mingrui clenched his fists. In public, no matter what was said, King Liang was still a prince. With the Emperor’s temperament, if he ignored King Liang in public, the Emperor would undoubtedly make Li Mao suffer.