Chapter 585 - 585 582 No Mistakes Allowed_1

Chapter 585: Chapter 582: No Mistakes Allowed_1 Chapter 585: Chapter 582: No Mistakes Allowed_1 “Your Highness, the Crown Prince, and Princess of Zhen! There is certainly more to this matter. Please allow the military doctors to stop General Fu’s bleeding first, and then conduct the interrogation!” Fu Ruoxi’s vice general kneeled, speaking urgently.

“Please, Your Highness, save him first!” A warrior under Fu Ruoxi pressed heavily on Fu Ruoxi’s bleeding shoulder, bowing deeply toward the Crown Prince and Bai Qingyan.

The Crown Prince was already frightened out of his wits by Fu Ruoxi’s sudden attack, his face pale and entire body trembling. He couldn’t stand steady.

With disheveled hair and a blood-streaked forehead, Elder Fang climbed up and shouted loudly, “Fu Ruoxi attempted to assassinate the Crown Prince. So many eyes witnessed it! Even a thousand cuts wouldn’t be too much. Why hesitate, Princess of Zhen? This Fu Ruoxi should be killed immediately!”

Hearing Elder Fang’s heartbreaking scream, Fu Ruoxi’s vice general’s eyes widened in shock. “Please, Your Highness and Princess of Zhen, give our general a chance to explain! We have followed General Fu for many years and do not believe he would commit treason. There must be some misunderstanding! General, speak up!”

Fu Ruoxi was in such pain that he almost fainted, biting his teeth hard, but didn’t dare to move because of the sword Lu Ping held against his neck.

His subordinates begged him to defend himself, but what more could he say? How could he explain swinging a sword at the Crown Prince?

If he mentioned the Emperor’s secret order to kill the Crown Prince now, it would be even less believable. What if the Crown Prince had an Imperial Edict summoning him back to the Capital? How could he defend himself then? Would the soldiers at Anping Camp still follow him when they had the Crown Prince as an option?

Hesitation, doubt, and fear left Fu Ruoxi speechless.

“Please, Your Highness and Princess of Zhen, allow the military doctors to stop General Fu’s bleeding first, then conduct the interrogation.”

“Your Highness, save him first!”

Bai Qingyan sheathed her cold blade and tossed away the soldier’s sword from Fu Ruoxi’s men. She turned her head and ordered, “Call the military doctors here!”

“Thank you, Princess of Zhen! Thank you, Your Highness!” Fu Ruoxi’s vice general quickly bowed towards Bai Qingyan and the Crown Prince.

“Princess of Zhen!” Elder Fang stepped forward sternly. “Fu Ruoxi tried to assassinate the Crown Prince, and everyone saw it! The evidence is irrefutable! If you don’t kill him now, when will you? Are you waiting for Fu Ruoxi to strike again?”

Bai Qingyan turned and bowed deeply toward the Crown Prince. “Your Highness, although Fu Ruoxi attempted to assassinate you, the matter hasn’t been fully investigated. The messenger is dead, and we don’t know if General Fu was coerced or had other reasons. Even if his crime is unforgivable, he should be taken back to the Capital for trial by the three courts before being punished. Treason is a serious matter, and the entire Fu family is in Dadu City. Bai Qingyan does not believe General Fu would do this without cause. General Fu has lost an arm and cannot pose further threat. I once fought alongside General Fu at the Northern Frontier, and I am willing to escort him back to Dadu City personally for trial, giving him no chance to harm Your Highness again!”

Fu Ruoxi, whose face was red from pain, was stunned by Bai Qingyan’s words, “the whole Fu family in Dadu City.” His body, covered in his bloody scent, suddenly grew cold with fear. In a moment of impulse… he had only considered the Empress and forgot about his family’s safety.

The Crown Prince tightly grasped the arm of the person supporting him and, recalling Bai Qingyan saying Fu Ruoxi couldn’t be killed now, straightened his back and nodded with effort. “Princess of Zhen speaks sensibly!”

“Your Highness!” Elder Fang wanted to argue further but was stopped by the Crown Prince’s raised hand.

“Though Fu Ruoxi tried to kill me today, he has also defended our Jin borders in the past. This merit… is enough to grant him a chance to explain in the Capital!” The Crown Prince looked towards Fu Ruoxi, “General Fu’s filial piety is well-known throughout Dadu City. I have done nothing wrong and do not believe General Fu would disregard his family’s lives for mine! I too want to know why a loyal general like Fu Ruoxi would want to kill me.”

After speaking, the Crown Prince turned to his guard, “Support me inside to rest. The rest of this matter is for the Princess of Zhen to handle. Elder Fang, accompany me!”

Bai Qingyan bowed to the Crown Prince as he left.

After the Crown Prince entered the main tent, the military doctors arrived. Seeing Fu Ruoxi’s severed arm, they were shocked and knelt trembling beside him to stop his bleeding.

Fu Ruoxi’s vice general held his head while his subordinate generals knelt beside him, their expressions tense as they urged him to explain his motives.

Bai Qingyan stood by, her usual indifferent look, gazing down at Fu Ruoxi’s severed arm.

“Thank you, Princess of Zhen, for sparing his life!” Fu Ruoxi’s vice general, teary-eyed, looked up to thank Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan’s sword was swift, severing Fu Ruoxi’s arm in a flash.

Everyone present knew… Bai Qingyan had blocked Fu Ruoxi’s sword aimed at the Crown Prince.

Her sword could have taken Fu Ruoxi’s head, but she spared his life and even pleaded for him before the Crown Prince, earning immense gratitude from Fu Ruoxi’s commanders.

“Once, my grandfather was falsely accused by King Xin of misusing the army, framing the Bai family for treason almost to our ruin. Coming from a family of generals… whether General Fu was coerced or had other plans, I don’t want to see the Fu family face family-wide execution! General Fu… your life isn’t just yours; it concerns your entire family. Think carefully!”

After speaking, Bai Qingyan looked at Lu Ping, “Immediately send someone to Dengzhou to inform Governor Dong Qingyue to come and take over Anping Camp at once. No mistakes allowed! Until then, you are in charge of all matters at Anping Camp.”

Lu Ping responded affirmatively.

After the recent events, no one in Anping Camp dared contest her authority.

“All of you are fierce generals under General Fu. Escorting the Crown Prince back to the Capital would make you witnesses to this event!” Bai Qingyan looked at Fu Ruoxi, “Send the military doctor and General Fu for separate treatment. Guard them well. Provide the military doctors with whatever they need! No one may visit or converse with them!”

“Princess of Zhen!”

Fu Ruoxi’s subordinates wanted to speak, but Bai Qingyan intervened, “If you truly care for General Fu, don’t see him again. Otherwise, if the Crown Prince suspects collusion, it would only harm him.”

The military doctor who had followed General Fu for many years assured, “Generals, rest assured. I will take good care of General Fu!”

“Please take care of him!” Fu Ruoxi’s vice general bowed to the military doctor.

“Carry him into the medical tent. No delays. Fulfill any requests promptly.” Bai Qingyan ordered.

Fu Ruoxi’s soldiers watched as he was carried away, hearing the tightly guarded camp around the Dengzhou Army’s command tent, all looking in Bai Qingyan’s direction.