Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress

Chapter 85: Chapter 84: The Family of Hairpin and Tassel_1

She wanted to frame King Xin for treason, even if the bamboo slip did not contain it!

Was King Xin the only one who could wield the sword of rumors? She could too…

No matter if these words were true, when the people of Dadu City saw Ji Tingyu half-dead and heard the message he desperately delivered, could they think it was false?

Even if one day the Imperial Court released the so-called truth, the people would believe it to be a shameless lie to cover up for King Xin.

If King Xin dared to strike at the Bai family, then she would cut off his path to power, even… take his life!

Ji Tingyu understood what Bai Qingyan intended to do and nodded vigorously. “Rest assured, Eldest Young Lady, Tingyu understands!”

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Seeing Bai Qingyan stand up straight, her entire presence filled with killing intent, Ji Tingyu added, “Eldest Young Lady, General Yue Zhizhou also brought a message… Seventh and Ninth Young Masters led troops to raid Xiliang’s capital and have not returned, which may preserve a lineage for the Bai family! Miss Shen and Wei Gao have already ridden out! Eldest Young Lady… take care! Do not employ a strategy of mutual destruction.”

“Eldest Sister!” Bai Jintong cried with joy, “Eldest Sister was right! Not seeing the bodies was a good sign! They might still be alive!”

She had not expected the words of comfort to her sister last night to eerily come true today.

Seventh Brother and Ninth Brother…

She felt a surge of warmth from her feet to her head, a bright light dispelled the chill from her eyes, and tears silently streamed down, tempering her seething hatred with a touch of calm from this piece of news.

The mix of sorrow and joy made her scalp tingle, and for a moment, she felt a myriad of emotions!

Perhaps this meant she had managed to send Shen Qingzhu to rescue them…

Perhaps it was not in vain to be reborn, at least snatching her two brothers from the hands of Lord Yan?!

No, before seeing her two brothers, it was too early to speak.

Praying Heaven would have mercy on the Bai family, letting Shen Qingzhu save them!

Strength returned suddenly, despite her intense emotions she remained composed and ordered, “Uncle Ping! Immediately select the most elite death warriors in the Bai family and send them to Xiliang. No matter the cost, ensure the safety of Seventh Brother and Ninth Brother!”

Lu Ping nodded. “Yes!”

Her heart raced. She had to go to the Southern Front personally, not only to bring Seventh Brother and Ninth Brother back safely but also to manage the Bai family’s military connections. She was eager to go. @@novelbin@@

Bai Jintong supported Bai Qingyan out of the room filled with the stench of burnt flesh. Under the bright sun, her eyes burned, making it hard to keep them open.

Though it was midwinter with warm sunshine, vigilance was necessary, and the dry leaves rustled.

“Eldest Sister…” Bai Jintong tightly grasped Bai Qingyan’s hand, gritting her teeth. “Ji Tingyu delivered six volumes of bamboo slips to put before the shrine. I will read them! To let the people of Dadu City know the Bai family’s tragedies at the frontlines! To expose the shameless face of King Xin! Lest… the Emperor, in trying to protect King Xin, keeps these six military records secret!”

“Not only will we read…” she opened her eyes, deeply concealing her sorrow.

Gazing at the yard, filled with white mourning decorations fluttering in the wind, she exuded a suffocating killing intent. “I will take these bamboo slips to the palace gate, knock the drum of complaint! Make publicly known the content of these bamboo slips! Let scum like King Xin… have nowhere to hide! Use the people’s emotions, their anger and resentment to pressure the Emperor to bring justice for the Bai family!”

The woman’s voice was clearly determined and firm.

The anger and sorrow boiled within Bai Jintong. She declared, “I will go with Eldest Sister to knock the drum of complaint!”

She gazed at the shiny blue bricks of the corridor, opening with melancholy, “Go to Changshou Courtyard and invite Grandmother, tell her… Mr. Cui Shiyan and Mr. Guan Yongchong have arrived! Let Grandmother come and listen personally to what kind of beasts she has been trying to protect in the Imperial Family.”

Also let their grandmother hear how this beast had killed her husband, her sons, and her grandsons!

Watching Bai Qingyan walk determinedly toward the front yard, Bai Jintong clenched her fists tightly, swallowing her tears and pain, and turned towards Changshou Courtyard.

Since Eldest Sister had not mentioned Seventh Brother and Ninth Brother’s situation to Grandmother, then she would remain silent, too.

The subtle distance and wariness between Grandmother and Eldest Sister were too obvious for Bai Jintong not to notice.

Although Grandmother was the Eldest Princess of the Empire, and Bai Jintong could understand her difficulties, now that she had read the military records and saw the despicable actions of King Xin…

Bai Jintong clenched her fists so tightly they turned white. Her feelings for Grandmother were of both respect and admiration; though she could sacrifice her life without hesitation for her, if Grandmother insisted on protecting the Imperial members, then she could only bring her sorrow.

Front yard mourning hall.

Bai Jinxiu looked at Bai Qingyan, who had returned pale and kneeled beside her, and whispered, “Eldest Sister, if you are unwell, there is no need to force yourself.”

She shook her head. Looking up, she saw the intricate chariot with the King of Qi’s crest slowly stopping at the Duke’s residence gate. Her hand hidden in her sleeve clenched, starting to tremble slightly.

In her past life, the Qi King’s Mansion had not attended the Bai family’s grand funeral despite her grave illness. Could it be… Xiao Rongyan?!

Arriving at the perfect time!

She feared the matter would not be big enough, with not enough people knowing!

A handsome eunuch helped the King of Qi down the stepping stool, crossing over the copper-trimmed threshold of the Duke’s mansion, and bowed solemnly to pay respects at the mourning hall set at the entrance. Suddenly, a horse, covered in blood, charged towards the high steps of the Duke’s mansion. Ji Tingyu, covered in blood, fell off the horse…

“Protect His Highness!” The guards from the Qi King’s Mansion all drew their swords, shielding the pale-faced Qi King and stepping back quickly.

The frightened horse raised its hooves. Lu Ping quickly rushed forward, grabbed the reins, and stopped the bleeding horse.

The townsfolk at the gate screamed in fear, retreating and staring at the man lying on the ground, covered in blood, and seemingly lifeless.

“It’s Ji Tingyu! Princely Wife, Eldest Young Lady! It’s Ji Tingyu from our mansion!” Lu Ping, holding the reins tightly, shouted.

Bai Jintong, who was supporting the Eldest Princess from the corridor, tightened her throat and quickly said, “Grandmother, I’ll go look!”

The Eldest Princess nodded. “Go quickly!”

Bai Jintong released her hold on the Eldest Princess’s hand and ran to the front yard.

Bai Qingyan, kneeling before the shrine, rose and pushed aside the guards from the Qi King’s Mansion blocking her path. She walked swiftly forward, eyes wide in shock…

Just now, Ji Tingyu had not been this severely injured!

Clearly, Doctor Hong had already stopped the bleeding in his arm, so why…

She understood in her heart. Ji Tingyu was risking his life to seek justice for the Bai family!

What kind of Imperial Court was this? Forcing a noble family like the Bai family to have a loyal servant risk his life just to seek justice!

“Ji Tingyu?” She knelt down to support Ji Tingyu, staring at his arm, now even shorter, the pang of bitter soreness overwhelmed her eyes.