Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 845

Chapter 845: Chapter 842: Straight to the Imperial City

"Princess of Zhen!" Yang Wuce quickly stepped forward and clasped his hands together in a formal greeting to Bai Qingyan, then said, "There is a eunuch who claims to be a servant of the Princess of Zhen’s residence, who has been captured by our men. He says he is called Wei Zhong and asks to see the Princess of Zhen. He appears to be on the brink of collapse. I don’t know... if he is really from your residence?"

Wei Zhong? How did he come here?

Did grandmother send him to deliver a message, ordering her to lead troops to support the King?

Bai Qingyan frowned upon hearing this, released the reins, dismounted, and asked, "Where is he?"

Yang Wuce also dismounted and shouted, "Bring him up!"

In the distance, Bai Qingyan saw two soldiers dragging Wei Zhong forward. The man was so emaciated that he could no longer walk, his toes scraping against the ground as he was practically pulled forward. She hurriedly stepped towards him.

"Master... Master..." Wei Zhong, barely able to see clearly, moved his cracked lips with difficulty when he saw Bai Qingyan.

Seeing Bai Qingyan approach, the two soldiers quickly set Wei Zhong down, cupped their hands in salute, and stepped back.

Kneeling on the ground, Wei Zhong felt his head heavy and his feet light, his entire body swaying: "Master, King Liang has conspired with the Left Prime Minister Li Mao and the head of the Imperial Guards Fan Yuhuai to rebel, intending to frame the Crown Prince for regicide. I have spread the news on the way here, and now it should be well known throughout the Jin Kingdom!"

After finishing his words, Wei Zhong collapsed to the ground. Bai Qingyan took three quick steps and caught him. Only then did she realize that Wei Zhong was nothing but skin and bones.

"Someone! Take him to rest and call Doctor Hong to examine him!" Bai Qingyan commanded.

Wei Zhong had come alone, disseminating the message along the way, and had still managed to arrive soon after the Hidden Guards. This showed his extraordinary capability.

"Report... Commandery Princess Gaoyi has breached the gates of Hancheng! She leads three thousand troops straight towards the Daliang Imperial Palace!" Scouts continually brought in battle reports from the front.

Bai Qingyan no longer hesitated, leapt onto her horse, and called out loudly to Yang Wei, "Have the soldiers rest here and let General Yang Wuce follow me quickly to meet General Liu Hong!"

"Yes!" Yang Wei cupped his hands in agreement.

"Send someone for a cart to bring the Hidden Guards and Wei Zhong, who delivered the message, to the south gate of Hancheng!" Bai Qingyan said, and then she spurred her horse and charged ahead.

Yang Wuce reminded Yang Wei to be quick, then led a team of cavalry to follow Bai Qingyan.

Wei Zhong, being the eunuch from the Eldest Princess’ side, held more persuasive power than the Imperial Hidden Guards who had already joined Bai Qingyan.

Bai Jinxiu was still in Dadu City, and Daliang should be pacified today. Bai Jinzhi was to stay with the heavy troops to guard and control the newly captured Daliang cities and fertile lands, while she and Liu Hong led the troops to support the Emperor.

This was the only way to ensure that this battle in Daliang would not be fought in vain. Otherwise, if she and Bai Jinzhi led the troops to support the Emperor, once... the Bai family started an uprising, Liu Hong, commanding heavy troops and loyal to the Emperor, might seek to support the Lin family’s royal power.