Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 650

Chapter 650: Chapter 647: Superiority Revealed_1

The Crown Prince nodded, recalling Fang Lao’s warning to be wary of Bai Qingyan, feeling guilty at the thought. He pursed his lips before speaking softly, "Fang Lao is experienced and steady, though sometimes a bit overly cautious."

"Being cautious is a good thing. His Majesty is unwell and has entrusted all state affairs to the Crown Prince. With so much to handle daily, it’s inevitable to miss some matters. Having someone as cautious as Fang Lao by your side... keeping vigilant for you, I can rest assured even if I return to Shuoyang." Bai Qingyan smiled slightly.

The rain pounded on the finely crafted elm roof of the carriage. The Crown Prince’s hand beside him tightened slightly. Fang Lao always insisted he be wary of Bai Qingyan, yet here Bai Qingyan was, speaking up for Fang Lao in front of him. The difference in demeanor was striking.

Kneeling beside them, handing tea to the Crown Prince and Bai Qingyan, Quan Yu felt anxious for Bai Qingyan. Fang Lao kept urging the Crown Prince to guard against Bai Qingyan, yet Bai Qingyan spoke for Fang Lao. The Princess of Zhen was truly too kind-hearted. He must find an opportunity to remind the Princess of Zhen about all this.

While deep in thought, the carriage suddenly jolted sharply, chaos erupting outside with horses neighing and people shouting in terror.

The Crown Prince hurriedly reached out, gripping the carriage window tightly to steady himself.

Quan Yu, unstable on his knees, bumped his head against the wooden board, immediately feeling dizzy and disoriented.

Having just experienced a palace coup, the Crown Prince turned pale as he heard the guards outside scream in agony. Today’s upheaval in Dadu made the commoners hide in their homes, not daring to go out. The usually quiet long street was devoid of any activity. The sudden halt of the carriage feared an ambush.

Outside the carriage, the clashing of swords and cries from the Crown Prince’s guards defending the carriage were accompanied by the "thud, thud, thud" sounds of arrows piercing the wooden boards of the carriage. The Crown Prince’s legs turned to jelly in fear.

The previously calm long street erupted in chaos, filled with the glint of knives and swords, and horrifying shouts.

"Arrows with fire! Crown Prince, be careful!" voices shouted from outside.

Bai Qingyan turned her head to see the green curtains of the carriage being ignited by fiery arrows, vaguely smelling the stench of kerosene...

The fiery arrows were wrapped with cloth strips soaked in oil. The rainwater washing over them created slow-burning flames that crawled over the carriage.

"Fire! Your Highness, there’s fire!" Quan Yu exclaimed, eyes wide in alarm.

"In such heavy rain! The fire won’t last! We can’t get out!" the Crown Prince’s voice trembled.

Bai Qingyan already had the curtains lifted, glancing outside at the Hidden Guards standing on the rooftops on both sides, shooting arrows towards the Crown Prince’s carriage. She nodded resolutely.

The Hidden Guard immediately straightened up and aimed his arrow towards the carriage...

Through the slit in the raised curtains by Bai Qingyan, the Crown Prince saw the dim flames clinging to the exterior of the carriage, unextinguished by the rain, spreading wherever the water flowed. The interwoven flames wrapped around the carriage like ropes.

The fiery arrows kept coming!

Bai Qingyan’s eyes swept outside. With quick decisiveness, she shouted, "Crash into that shop! Quickly!"

Hearing her command, the Crown Prince’s guards rushed to the shop by the street, ramming the door.

"Whoosh—"

Bai Qingyan abruptly ducked away. A sharp arrow pierced through the rain, entering the carriage. Not bothering about the differences in status, she grabbed the Crown Prince and pushed his head down to shield him.