Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 606 - 603: Just a Title_1

All of Dadu City knew that the Princess of Zhen was aligned with the Crown Prince.

On this occasion, Fu Ruoxi nearly killed the Crown Prince with a blade, but it was the Princess of Zhen who severed Fu Ruoxi’s arm to save the Crown Prince’s life.

However, as soon as Madam Fu thought about her eldest son being betrothed to the cousin of the Princess of Zhen,

she quickly tugged her son’s sleeve, indicating for him to speak with the Princess of Zhen later.

She hoped that considering the engagement between her son and the cousin, the Princess of Zhen would intercede with the Crown Prince.

She didn’t seek to protect the entire Fu family but only begged that their main house not be implicated.

After all, the Fu family had already split. The main house was separated, and they would bear the consequences of Fu Ruoxi’s actions themselves.

The eldest son of the main house frowned deeply, showing reluctance. He lowered his head, pretending not to notice, and moved aside.

The wife of the main house was about to reach for her son when she saw the second wife, Mrs. Liu, step in and had to bow to guests instead.

Mrs. Liu offered incense, dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief, exchanged a few words of condolence with the main house’s wife and Fu Ruoxi’s wife, Mrs. Luo.

Then, she accompanied the third wife of the Fu family to the back to have tea.

Bai Qingyan, having offered incense, gazed at Madam Fu’s memorial tablet and bowed three times sincerely.

When Bai Qingyan suggested that Madam Fu consult the Crown Prince, she hadn’t anticipated that things would come to this.

Seeing Bai Qingyan about to leave after her respects, the wife of the main house swiftly stood up and called, "Princess of Zhen!"

Bai Qingyan turned her head to look at her.

The wife of the main house stood up, wanting to pull her son up as well. He furrowed his brows and withdrew his arm, saluting toward Bai Jinse, who was offering incense, without giving his mother any face.

The wife of the main house awkwardly smiled and introduced, "This is the eldest son of our main house. He is betrothed to the daughter of the Minister of Judicial Review, Lord Dong, who is also the cousin of the Princess of Zhen."

Bai Qingyan glanced at the young man from the main house, who had lowered his head, his eyes reddened with genuine sorrow. She nodded slightly and then left with the third wife of the Fu family to a resting place for guests.

Fu Ruoxi’s elder brother, being a man, was not convenient to escort Bai Qingyan to the back. He had hoped his wife could do so, but saw her only whispering to their son, frowning. He silently knelt in a corner.

Mrs. Luo, Fu Ruoxi’s wife, watched Bai Qingyan’s back. After Bai Jinse had offered incense, she noticed no more guests arriving and used the excuse of changing clothes to find Bai Qingyan.

Mrs. Liu picked up her teacup, recalling how only the Dong family visited during the Bai family’s mourning. She sighed, lamenting the cold and indifferent world.

The Fu family’s mourning was desolate and quiet, causing everyone discomfort.

Mrs. Liu also heard that last night, all officers from the Anping Camp who escorted the Crown Prince back to Dadu City were taken to the Court of Judicial Review; hence such somber quietness in the Fu family’s hall.

The Bai family was fortunate due to its long-standing reputation for loyalty. Scholars like Guan Yongchong and Cui Shiyan had come to pay respects.

Later, thanks to the Eldest Princess and Kid, the Bai family didn’t fall.

But for the Fu family this time, it was a blessing to escape total eradication. It was no wonder no one visited.

Mrs. Liu guessed that the Dong family might come soon. Since the Dong family was related to the Bai family and, although not directly yet, engaged to the Fu family, she was certain they would arrive.

Thinking this, she looked at Bai Qingyan, who was mildly blowing on her teacup, and hoped that Bai Qingyan would stay away from her cousin. She didn’t wish Bai Qingyan’s reputation to be tarnished by her cousin’s misfortune, especially since Kid wasn’t married yet!

It was difficult for Kid to have offspring, but who said it was impossible? She still hoped to arrange a good marriage for Kid to silence the gossip about his difficult lineage.

Mrs. Liu took a sip of her hot tea, and just as she set the teacup down, she saw Mrs. Luo, dressed in mourning, step in. After nodding to Mrs. Liu, she greeted Bai Qingyan, "Princess of Zhen, may I have a word with you?"

"Mrs. Fu..." Mrs. Liu stood up and placed herself protectively before Bai Qingyan, smiling broadly, "Whatever is it, Mrs. Fu?"

Mrs. Liu worried that Mrs. Luo would use Madam Fu’s death to garner pity and ask Bai Qingyan for help in pleading for Fu Ruoxi, potentially complicating matters. So she stood up to shield Bai Qingyan, blocking Mrs. Luo’s plea.

Bai Qingyan knew Mrs. Liu was trying to protect her. She got up and gently tugged on Mrs. Luo’s sleeve, "Second Aunt, it’s alright."

Hearing this, Mrs. Liu dropped her pretense of smiling and said to Mrs. Luo, "Madam Fu, please accept our condolences for Madam Fu’s passing. But also, please don’t make things difficult for our young lady. Though she bears the title of Princess of Zhen, it’s only a name. She doesn’t hold real power in the imperial court."

Mrs. Luo immediately bowed to Mrs. Liu, "Mrs. Bai, be assured. The fact that the Bai family came today is deeply appreciated by the entire Fu family. How could we have the audacity to trouble the Princess of Zhen?"

With Mrs. Luo’s assurance, Mrs. Liu stepped aside but reminded Bai Qingyan to say only a few words.

Bai Qingyan nodded and followed Mrs. Luo to a secluded spot.

As soon as they were out of sight, Mrs. Luo immediately knelt before Bai Qingyan, tears streaming down her face, "Princess of Zhen, before my mother-in-law’s body was returned, she had a loyal servant deliver a message. She told me to believe in the Princess of Zhen. Then she passed away. Now, Fu Ruoxi is imprisoned in the Court of Judicial Review.

Last night, I heard that Minister Lu did not get a confession from Ruoxi, so he summoned all the commanders who returned from Anping Camp. I am at my wits’ end. I don’t know what to do. I beg you, Princess of Zhen, tell me what I can do now!"

"Mrs. Fu, please rise!" Bai Qingyan helped Mrs. Luo to her feet. "Mrs. Fu, there’s nothing you need to do now. Just focus on arranging a proper funeral for Madam Fu. The Crown Prince will protect the entire Fu family. Rest assured."

Mrs. Luo nodded through her tears, choking out her gratitude, "Thank you, Princess of Zhen! Thank you!"

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In the hall, the sister-in-law of Fu Ruoxi noticed Mrs. Luo’s absence and guessed that she must have gone to plead with Bai Qingyan. Anger surged within her. Mrs. Luo had quite the nerve. After all, the Princess of Zhen was more closely related to their main house.

This wouldn’t do! She didn’t care about Fu Ruoxi’s fate but needed to protect their main house.

Madam Fu worried that Mrs. Luo would exploit their family connection with the Princess of Zhen to save Fu Ruoxi. If the Crown Prince disagreed, what would become of their main house?

She needed to hurry and find the Princess of Zhen to plead for their main house!