Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 1521 - 1516: Lifespan Ordained by Heaven

"Meeting an old acquaintance, King of Xihuai, there’s no need for formalities, please sit!" Bai Qingyan dabbed her lips with a handkerchief, "There are many affairs today, I haven’t had time to dine, please pardon me for the impoliteness."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty is busy, having a meal at this hour reflects your diligence." After the pleasantries, King of Xihuai sat down below Bai Qingyan, then turned slightly towards her and bowed again, "Your Majesty, since you call me an old acquaintance, I won’t be formal with you. I dare to address you as sister-in-law, and frankly, my visit this time concerns my young nephew."

Even without King of Xihuai saying, Bai Qingyan had already guessed.

"Earlier, I found him in Dadu City. I learned he joined the palace of King of Zhen as a guard, it seems... it seems..." King of Xihuai pursed his lips before speaking, "It seems he aims to get close to the Emperor of Yan and the Regent Prince for an assassination! My nephew was once an emperor, and after the Wei Kingdom was destroyed by the Yan Kingdom, he harbors a burning desire. I hope... sister-in-law can understand, I’m here to inform you early to avoid any chaos in the Zhou Kingdom, and take him back before things get out of hand."

Bai Qingyan did not intend to inform King of Xihuai about Tuoba Yao’s presence in Dongyi, so she feigned ignorance and asked: "Is Prince of Wei at Bai Mansion?"

King of Xihuai did not hide anything from Bai Qingyan: "He entered the palace of King of Zhen. I met him once in Dadu City, but then he disappeared. I know he was with Lord Yinghui, and later I heard Lord Yinghui went to the coast to seek sister-in-law. I therefore pursued to the old land of Daliang. Then I heard Lord Yinghui took the remains of King of Hancheng back to Hancheng, and after many inquiries, I could not find my nephew. Thinking sister-in-law would enter Yan... I guessed that lad wanted to follow sister-in-law’s army into Yan, so I hurried here. I implore sister-in-law, for the sake of Rongyan and my friendship, to let me take the lad back to avoid troubles in Yan."

Wei Zhong came in with people to serve the meal to King of Xihuai, and he personally offered hot tea to Bai Qingyan. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Prince of Wei is still young..." Bai Qingyan picked up the teacup, frowning, and asked Wei Zhong, "Is there such a little guard by Xiao Qi’s side?"

Wei Zhong immediately turned sideways and respectfully said: "To report to Your Majesty, there was indeed such a guard by Lord Yinghui’s side. But after Your Majesty decided to part ways with Lord Yinghui, with Lord Yinghui escorting King of Hancheng’s remains to Hancheng... and then return to Dadu City with General Cheng Yuanzhi and the Bai family army, I heard this little guard wanted to come to Yan, even got into an argument with Lord Yinghui, and then left without saying goodbye. Previously... Lord Yinghui even asked King Zhong on his way to Yan to find this little guard, to take care of him if found, and I happened to overhear it."

Wei Zhong nodded slightly toward King of Xihuai who was looking at him, "However, until now, King Zhong has not found this little guard."

Bai Qingyan thoughtfully nodded and looked at King of Xihuai: "Now that the Yan Kingdom has sealed the city, forbidding the Zhou army from entering or leaving, it seems unlikely that Prince of Wei could easily enter. King of Xihuai need not worry about Prince of Wei entering Yan. This way... I will instruct people along the way to watch carefully, and if they spot Prince of Wei, they will surely send him back to King of Xihuai."

King of Xihuai sighed upon hearing this and leaned back inelegantly against the armrest, furrowing his brows: "A Yao is my brother’s only blood. I have failed my brother... I barely survived, yet could not even take care of A Yao."

Wei Zhong glanced at Bai Qingyan and saw her holding her hot tea, smiling silently, not comforting him, so he stood quietly by her side.

"Since the fall of the Wei Kingdom, my life has been bleak, like being in a haze. Before... I had so many friends around, but once trouble struck, I realized... only Rong Yan is a true friend. If he were here... he would comfort me," saying this, King of Xihuai remembered Bai Qingyan was Xiao Rongyan’s wife, and now that Xiao Rongyan was gone, the one who must be most heartbroken was Bai Qingyan. He regretted stirring up Bai Qingyan’s sadness because of his own mood, and quickly changed the subject, "I heard, sister-in-law has joyously received a pair of dragon and phoenix twins. If Rong Yan knew, he would be so happy!"

King of Xihuai quickly took out two Jade Pendants from his bosom and signaled Wei Zhong to pass them over: "These Jade Pendants, when I learned of my little nephew and niece’s birth, I had them carved from jade stones Rong Yan once gifted me, hoping the little nephew and niece could... live peacefully, never suffer the hardships of war, and always be with sister-in-law!"

This was King of Xihuai’s most earnest blessing. Now that the nation was gone and the family was broken, he realized how precious it is for the family to be together forever.

She understood King of Xihuai’s sincerity and took the Jade Pendants from Wei Zhong, glancing at them. The jade was truly rare, and the craftsmanship... was exceptional, the dragon and phoenix seemed alive.

"King of Xihuai is thoughtful! I thank King of Xihuai on behalf of the two children..." Bai Qingyan smiled as she accepted the Jade Pendants, "As for Prince of Wei, I will definitely send people to look for him."

"Thank you, sister-in-law!" King of Xihuai said as he raised the wine cup on the table and drained it, "If only Rong Yan were here... it would be good!"

Bai Qingyan saw King of Xihuai’s eyes were red, genuinely heartbroken over Xiao Rongyan’s passing. She lowered her eyes, unsure how to comfort him.

"Sister-in-law, you have now risen as the Emperor of Zhou. After Rongyan’s passing, you have not taken a new royal spouse. I assume... you can’t forget Rong Yan! If Rong Yan knows from the afterlife... he would surely understand that his deep affection was not misplaced!" King of Xihuai laughed bitterly, "I really envy your love!"

Unlike him, usually, the concubines adored him deeply, but truly in times of crisis, they all... flew away separately.

Life is short and predetermined, but to have a love like Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan, life would be worth living fully!

"King of Xihuai is still young, there’s a long road ahead..." Bai Qingyan’s expression remained serene and gentle as she smiled lightly, "In the future, you will certainly meet someone who understands and shares your heart, achieving a good match. King of Xihuai need not hurry."

Upon hearing this, King of Xihuai waved his hand: "Forget it, a homeless dog like me... what good match is there to talk about, just burden a good family’s girl in vain! I only seek not to fail my brother’s entrustment, to see A Yao grow up, marrying and having children..."

King of Xihuai paused here, then looked at Bai Qingyan: "Sister-in-law, I wonder... if you could give A Yao a chance to take the imperial examination, if he truly has the capability, perhaps let him serve as an official in Zhou."