Chapter 1177: Chapter 1177: She Is My Sworn Sister
Feng Fuce said flatly, "Because we were in a hurry to return to the palace, I didn’t let the Second Young Master return home to rest, but brought him directly to report back to the Emperor."
Bai Xilie felt compassion for the Second Young Master, "Why the rush to enter the palace? If you were late, I wouldn’t blame you."
However, Feng Fuce looked up and glanced at Bai Zhi’er.
Why was he in such a hurry to return to the palace?
It was certainly for her.
Bai Zhi’er sensed his gaze, and after a brief moment of eye contact, she spoke first, "I heard you also brought back a young lady?"
Feng Fuce immediately furrowed his cold and handsome brow.
"It wasn’t me; the Second Young Master insisted on bringing her back."
Bai Qiyang wiped away his tears and recalling the matter, he explained, "Second Uncle, during the days I was held captive by bandits, only one person cared for me."
"Her name is Mu Xi, also an innocent abducted by bandits. Because she was cautious and had no family to extort, she managed to keep her life."
"The bandits made her cook and do menial work. During those dark days when I was imprisoned, I relied entirely on her secret aid to avoid starving to death."
"Therefore, I have recognized her as a sworn sister, and this time I pleaded with the Marquis to rescue her as well and bring her back to the palace."
Bai Xilie listened, nodding slowly, "Having a heart of gratitude is a good thing, but how do you intend to settle this Miss Mu?"
Bai Qiyang said, "If my father doesn’t mind, I want her to stay in the Mansion, choose a day, and include her in the Imperial Family lineage."
In a flash, Bai Xilie furrowed his brows.
Not only him, but many of the traditional old officials around also showed unusual expressions of discomfort.
A woman from a poor background, without royal blood, how can she be included in the lineage!
Isn’t it the biggest joke under heaven?
Bai Xilie decisively rejected, "This matter is absolutely impossible. She saved you; I can grant her gold and silver as a token of gratitude. But ancestral bloodlines must not be confused."
Bai Qiyang was stunned and still wanted to continue, "But..."
Bai Xilie interrupted him directly, "You should go home first, if it weren’t for my curiosity, your parents wouldn’t have even thought you were being held captive."
"They probably still don’t know about your return to the capital. I’ve dispatched a team of the Imperial Guard to escort you home; they will help explain things clearly to you."
Bai Qiyang thanked His Majesty and left trembling.
As he passed by Feng Fuce, he hesitated, "Can the Marquis accompany me back to the mansion?"
In his most desperate moments, Feng Fuce’s appearance was like that of a Heavenly God.
Besides Feng Fuce, Bai Qiyang felt secure with no one else.
However, Feng Fuce decisively shook his head and refused.
"No time. Second Young Master, you have returned to the capital, it’s very safe here, no bandits would dare to abduct anyone."
He hadn’t spoken to Bai Zhi’er in five days, how could he be escorting the Second Young Master home now?
The Second Young Master could only leave regretfully.
Bai Qiyang stepped outside where a slender young lady was nervously surveying the surroundings.
Looking at the magnificent imperial palace, her graceful willow-leaf eyes were filled with admiration and envy.
"Xixi, come with me to the Mansion," Bai Qiyang said.
Mu Xi quickly followed, "Brother, don’t you live in the imperial palace?"
Bai Qiyang laughed heartily, "Silly girl, my father is Prince Rui, of course I reside in Rui’s Mansion."
Mu Xi understood and nodded.
Muttering in her heart—
So he’s not a Prince.
No wonder she heard before that the Emperor only has a daughter.
But even as a Princely Heir, the status is prestigious enough!
Mu Xi quickly followed Bai Qiyang’s footsteps, "Brother, wait for me."
