Chapter 719 - 716: Trust_1
Bai Qingyan attempted to rise, but Quan Yu hurried forward to assist her. After thanking Quan Yu, Bai Qingyan bowed deeply to the Crown Prince. "I, Bai Qingyan, know that Xiliang has already dispatched its troops because... the steward my mother sent to Dengzhou to deliver New Year’s gifts is the steward who accompanied my mother during her marriage. Therefore, my mother permitted him to return to Shuoyang after the New Year. The steward returned to Shuoyang on February 13th. I sent Lu Ping to advise the Crown Prince on that very day... This matter cannot be ignored. We must pressure Xiliang. If the Crown Prince does not believe me... he can send someone to investigate in Shuoyang. If there is any falsehood in my words, may I be struck by lightning and suffer a terrible death."
"Princess of Zhen, these words are too heavy!" The Crown Prince hurriedly held Bai Qingyan up lightly. "Princess of Zhen risked her life to save me. If there’s anyone I wouldn’t and couldn’t suspect, it would be Princess of Zhen! Fang Lao... apologize to Princess of Zhen!"
The Crown Prince turned his head and scolded Fang Lao.
However, Bai Qingyan took a step back and bowed to the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, there is no need to apologize. I, Bai Qingyan, have ridden hard all the way here, and my strength is truly exhausted. I will take my leave for now. All of the Bai family’s guards are here... Fang Lao can interrogate them as he wishes."
With that, Bai Qingyan bowed deeply, stepped back, and turned to cross the threshold.
Fang Lao did not expect Bai Qingyan to leave so decisively and was stunned on the spot.
"Princess of Zhen!" The Crown Prince took a few steps forward and called out.
Bai Qingyan suddenly paused in her steps, clutched the red lacquer pillar carved with lotus patterns, covered her mouth, and coughed so violently her body trembled. Quan Yu rushed forward to support her. Unexpectedly, Bai Qingyan clutched her chest and suddenly spewed a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground.