Rebirth: Living in Wilderness with My Superpower
Chapter 553 The Cause of Father’s Death

Chapter 553: Chapter 553 The Cause of Father’s Death

"Rather than being watched all the way, it’s better to join them openly."

Setting aside Wenren Pingting’s hidden thoughts, at least the title of Princess Consort Hanying was genuine, and she could ride on the coattails of the Princess Consort’s prestige.

After all, her sole purpose in going to the Imperial Capital was to retrieve something, and it wouldn’t be too late to vanish after getting it.

With this in mind, Bai Junjun sighed softly, "I won’t hide it from you, it has indeed been very hard for me, escaping from Biluo to here after enduring untold hardships.

But I haven’t returned to the Imperial Capital for three years, and I don’t know what my former home has turned into, I’m too cowardly to return to my hometown."

"..." Wenren Pingting’s brow twitched involuntarily, had it not been for seeing her in the stands today, she might have actually believed her.

This morning, that girl was clearly watching the show with relaxed ease, whispering with Li Wenli from time to time, looking utterly pleased with herself. There was not the slightest hint of being cowardly near her hometown.

Wenren Pingting felt displeased inside, but still restrained herself, "You might be saddened to hear this, but your father committed suicide in the palace, and your family fled before any charges were laid against you in the palace. His Highness was merciful and did not disclose it publicly. Your residence has been preserved, although it has become somewhat dilapidated, it could still be made habitable with some renovations."

"My father committed suicide? We fled out of criminal guilt?" Bai Junjun seemed to be hearing something incredible.

Had her memory gone astray, or what?

They had clearly fled to avoid the chaos of war, and the fathers of both the original host and Li Wenli had stayed behind to defend the Imperial Palace with the Emperor, dying for their country.

It had only been three years, so how had the story changed in Wenren Pingting’s retelling?

Seeing her reaction, Wenren Pingting smiled wryly, "Yes, there were many hidden troubles during that turbulent time. Actually, you should have been shackled upon your return to the Imperial Capital, but now that you are our ally, I took the initiative to treat you with the courtesy due to an ally."

"Wait, I don’t like beating around the bush. Explain yourself clearly first," Bai Junjun was completely infuriated.

After all, as a noble lady from the Shi clans, even if her family was destroyed, her bloodline remained noble. How did she end up needing to be shackled upon her return to the Imperial Capital when it came to Wenren Pingting?

Wenren Pingting looked at her with a teasing expression.

"Do you know how your father died?"

"..." Bai Junjun fell silent; she truly did not know.

In the original host’s memory, when the nation became chaotic, the Bai Yang Clan received an early warning, and the Family Head arranged for them to leave, while he hurried to the Imperial Palace.

But not long after they had fled, everything outside descended into chaos, and then news came that the Family Head had died for his country.

So, in the original host’s eyes, both her father and Li Wenli’s father had died for their country.

But now, looking at Wenren Pingting’s expression, it seemed there might be more to the story.

"Go to the Imperial Capital and investigate slowly. I know you may not fully trust what I say, their words are more credible than mine," Pingting suggested.

Bai Junjun frowned, feeling a bad premonition.

It seemed that this trip to the Imperial Capital would not only be about retrieving the Mohist’s letter, but also about investigating the true cause of the downfall of the Bai Yang Clan.

It really was strange, how could such a large clan as the Bai Yang Clan suddenly flee in such a panic.

Unless, they encountered something even more serious than the chaos of war.

Seeing Bai Junjun lost in thought, Wenren Pingting couldn’t help but smile slightly, "Three years have passed, there’s no rush in these next two days. You will eventually find out the truth. I’ve had some delicious food prepared—let’s try it together."

Bai Junjun remained silent, indeed haste was of no use.

She silently followed Wenren Pingting out of the Water Pavilion, heading to the neighboring courtyard to dine.