Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 755 - 752: Don’t Delay_1

Xuanjia, Year 17, February 27. The Ghost-face General, who was supposed to be fighting the Beirong, led troops in a surprise attack. He set an ambush at Huangqu, beheaded the Xiliang General, and forced the Xiliang army to retreat. Subsequently, Dong Qingyue, the Governor of Dengzhou, led cavalry in a surprise attack, decisively defeating the Xiliang. The Xiliang army withdrew within their borders and did not dare to act rashly.

Xuanjia, Year 17, March 4. The second Prince of Yan, Murong Ping, captured the northern pass of Wei with Xie Xun. They divided their forces into two routes, unstoppable.

Xuanjia, Year 17, March 15. The Jin Kingdom released the Spring List. Minister Chen’s grandson, Chen Zhaolu, was selected as the Top Scholar. Prime Minister Lu’s grandson, Lu Yuanqing, was the Second Place Scholar. Dong Changyuan was the Third Place Scholar, and Qin Lang was the first of the second class.

Xuanjia, Year 17, March 19. General Liu Hong and Commandery Princess Gaoyi of Jin Kingdom led troops to recapture Yaoyang in Daliang. Daliang breached Danyang City and advanced unimpeded.

Xuanjia, Year 17, May 10. The Fourth Prince of Daliang was sent to Jin Kingdom to seek peace. The Fourth Prince was mistakenly killed by the Jin Army at Qingxi Mountain. The war generals of Daliang were furious. The Emperor of Daliang demanded that Jin Kingdom apologize with the heads of General Liu Hong and Commandery Princess Gaoyi. Otherwise, they swore to fight to the death. The peace talks ended before they even started.

Xuanjia, Year 16, May 13. The Wei Kingdom heavily bribed Xiliang and Jin Kingdom for assistance, stating that if they could conquer Yan territory, it would belong to the two nations. The Jin army was deeply entangled in fierce battles with Daliang and couldn’t spare any forces. The Empress of Xiliang decided to send troops to aid Wei.

Xuanjia, Year 16, May 17. The soldiers and civilians of Daliang were enraged, fighting against the Jin army in Yuzhou, which they could not capture for a long time.

Xuanjia, Year 16, May 26. The Ghost-face General of Nanrong led troops to breach the Imperial Palace of Beirong. The King of Beirong, under the protection of the remaining Beirong army and stationed Yan army, retreated to the northern side. By then, Nanrong had occupied most of Rongdi.

Xuanjia, Year 17, June 1. Xiliang captured Mingdu in Yan. The Emperor of Yan ordered that the second Prince, Murong Ping, and Xie Xun were not to withdraw their troops to defend. He personally led the remaining elderly and injured soldiers to resist Xiliang.

Xuanjia, Year 17, July 16. Xiliang captured Quanzhou and Longhu Platform in Yan. The Emperor of Yan led troops and defended Longan City to the death, suffering severe injuries.

Xiao Rongyan, who had been mediating between Xiliang and Wei, rushed towards Longan City.

On the way, Xiao Rongyan rode fast and non-stop for two days and nights. Seeing that they were about to reach Longan City, Yue Shi urged, "Master, please take a rest and change your clothes. If the Emperor sees you like this, he will be deeply upset. Let me go ahead to Longan City to deliver the news!"

"No! Let’s go!" Xiao Rongyan drank a mouthful of water, threw the sheepskin water bag to Yue Shi, and galloped towards Longan City.

Emperor Yan, Murong Yu, could no longer rise. He leaned back against a cushion, his hair loose. His breathing was labored. His delicate and handsome features were pale without a trace of blood, and his forehead and nose tip were covered with fine sweat. Even some white hair had grown at his temples. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Murong Li was extremely anxious. Seeing the Imperial Physician reapply medicine and bandage the wound, he impatiently asked, "How is he?"

Feng Yao, holding a lacquered tray with medicine for the Emperor of Yan, trembled, eyes red.

The elderly Imperial Physician looked up at the Emperor of Yan, who softly said, "Speak the truth!"

The Imperial Physician then shook his head. "There is no improvement. His Majesty already has toxins in his body. Fortunately, a famous doctor treated him, providing slight improvement. But the medicine that treats the toxins also makes it difficult for his blood to coagulate when wounded. His Majesty has started to develop a fever. This is a bad sign."

Murong Li clenched his fists. If not to save him... how could Father have gotten shot!

Seeing his son’s guilt and sorrow, Murong Yu waved, signaling the Imperial Physician and those standing by his side to leave. He gently closed his robe and called, "Ah Li... come to Father’s side."

Murong Li stepped to Murong Yu’s side, head lowered, seemingly unwilling to let his father see his reddened eyes.

"Ah Li, if Father cannot make it this time, do you think you can support the Yan Kingdom?" Murong Yu grasped his son’s thin wrist, making him sit by the bed. "There is no time for grief now. Pull yourself together!"

Murong Li heard these words, lifted his head, gritted his teeth, and looked at Murong Yu, shaking his head. "I... don’t have the confidence to support Yan Kingdom."

"Among your brothers, who do you think can support Yan Kingdom?" Murong Yu asked again.

Murong Li shook his head, firmly. "Eldest Brother is mediocre, Second Brother is good at martial arts, but neither are capable of such a significant responsibility. Ah Li is too young... also incapable!"

"If none of you can, then Father can only entrust the nation to your Ninth Uncle." Murong Yu grasped his son’s shoulders tightly. "Remember, it doesn’t matter who sits on the throne. What matters is... who can support Yan Kingdom! Yan must not fall into internal strife over the throne after I am gone... otherwise, Yan will never return to its former strength and will never unify the world!"

"Father! I will remember!" Murong Li responded.

Suddenly, outside, the eunuchs and guards repeatedly called, "Ninth Prince". Murong Li, startled, sat up from the bed, glanced at Murong Yu, and quickly went out to greet.

"Young Master! You are finally back!" Feng Yao knelt at the doorway, bowing, unable to suppress his sobbing.

"Ninth Uncle!" Murong Li saw the travel-worn Xiao Rongyan entering the main hall, and his held-back tears immediately streamed down. "Ninth Uncle!"

Xiao Rongyan rushed forward, patting Murong Li on the head. "How is your father?"

"Ninth Uncle, the Imperial Physician said... it’s not good!" Murong Li wiped his tears with his sleeve. "Doctor Hong’s medicine that detoxifies Father makes his blood coagulate slowly. Doctor Hong had already told us this! But... but... if it weren’t for me, Father wouldn’t have..."

"Ah Yan..."

The voice of Emperor Yan, Murong Yu, came from inside. Xiao Rongyan undid his cloak, threw it to Feng Yao, and strode into the inner chamber.

Entering through the curtain, Xiao Rongyan saw his already frail brother leaning against a cushion. The bandage on his chest was soaked with blood. Murong Yu struggled to sit up. Blood immediately stained a large patch of his chest and was spreading. Xiao Rongyan quickly stepped forward and placed a cushion behind him, sitting by the bed.

Seeing the wound on Murong Yu’s chest, Xiao Rongyan’s emotions churned. He clenched his teeth, trying to calm himself, not knowing whether to comfort himself or Emperor Yan. "Don’t worry! Doctor Hong is a superb doctor comparable to Hua Tuo and Bian Que! As long as we can get Doctor Hong, everything will be alright!"

"Yue Shi!" Xiao Rongyan called towards the door.

Yue Shi entered immediately, his eyes moistening at the sight of the Emperor. He knelt and bowed to the Emperor of Yan.

"Go to Shuoyang at once and borrow Doctor Hong from Miss Bai! Hurry! Don’t delay!" instructed Xiao Rongyan.

"Yes!"

Yue Shi answered immediately but was stopped by the Emperor of Yan. "Yue Shi, stay!"