Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 292 - 290: Disappointment_1

Chapter 292: Chapter 290: Disappointment_1

Everyone should have something to do. Only with something to do... can one maintain their spirit.

She lowered her eyes. After a brief moment of thought, she spoke, "Uncle Ping, Nanny Tong, Chun Tao, wait outside. I have something to discuss with Ji Tingyu."

"Yes!" Nanny Tong and Lu Ping bowed and walked out.

Chun Tao was the last to leave, closing the door behind her for Bai Qingyan.

"Ji Tingyu, I have something to ask of you." She did not avoid Bai Jinzhi and solemnly spoke to Ji Tingyu, "I want you to go to Tonggu Mountain and help my seventh brother, Ah Jue, rebuild the Bai family army!"

Ji Tingyu’s eyes widened as he looked at the calm-faced Bai Qingyan.

Seventh Young Master?

Seventh Young Master was still alive?!

Ji Tingyu only felt his legs and face go numb for a moment. "Seventh Young Master is alive?"

Bai Qingyan nodded. "The biggest gain from this trip to the southern border was finding Ah Jue and rescuing A Yun. This matter... I haven’t even told my mother; only Xiao Si and I know. The Bai family is in a difficult situation now. If the current emperor knew that my two younger brothers were still alive, it would likely cause more turmoil."

Ji Tingyu opened his mouth, knowing that Bai Qingyan had sensed his earlier dissatisfaction and was now entrusting him with this matter from the southern border. Yet, in his current state...

Ji Tingyu quietly clutched his empty sleeve and, after a while, shook his head. "It’s not that Miss Bai wants to entrust this to me. Rather, she wants me to pull myself together and stop wallowing in self-pity. Ji Tingyu understands! But even if I went... in my current state, I would only be a burden!"

Seeing that she was about to say something, Ji Tingyu suddenly knelt on one knee and said, "If Miss Bai is still willing to use Ji Tingyu, please give me some time. If Miss Bai could pick up the Sun-shooting Bow again after a serious injury and losing all her martial skills, I can also learn to wield a sword with my left hand after losing an arm!"

She felt a sudden sense of relief. As long as Ji Tingyu still had that spirit within him, it was good.

"Alright, I’ll wait for you!" She nodded and personally helped Ji Tingyu up. "On the first of May, our whole family will move back to Shuoyang. Do you wish to come back with us?"

Ji Tingyu looked at Bai Qingyan solemnly, "Ji Tingyu has no ties anymore. From today, I swear to follow Miss Bai to the death."

Her nose turned sour at this. This was a loyal servant of the Bai family, whom Grandmother had let down...

"Then be prepared, and return to the Bai Mansion at the end of April."

"Yes!" Ji Tingyu nodded.

·

Baoxiang Tower in Guping Town.

Xiao Rongyan stepped off the carriage and turned, personally helping Murong Li, who was dressed in plain clothes, off the carriage.

Murong Li took two steps up the stairs and turned to look at the bustling temple fair in Guping Town. Everywhere was prosperous and crowded, with vendors at stalls shouting to sell their goods.

Murong Li had never seen such a lively and noisy scene while in Yan. Although the common people of the Jin Kingdom wore coarse hemp clothing, they were neat and not in rags. Children rode on their father’s neck, holding candied hawthorns, watching the performers on the stage from afar and clapping in delight.

The road between the stalls was full of people brushing shoulders. Everywhere there was laughter and the sound of people bargaining.

This kind of bustling scene made Murong Li envious.

He hoped that in a few years, the people of Yan could also be as wealthy as those in the Jin Kingdom, free from the sufferings of war.

"What are you looking at?" Xiao Rongyan asked Murong Li with a smile.

"Envious of the prosperity of the Jin Kingdom..." Murong Li honestly told Ninth Uncle.

Xiao Rongyan smiled, slowly speaking, "It won’t take many years for our Yan to be like this as well! No need to be in a hurry..."

"I believe in Father, and I believe in Ninth Uncle!" Murong Li’s bright black and white eyes looked at Xiao Rongyan.

Xiao Rongyan knew that someone was following them and made sure to display a respectful posture towards Murong Li, inviting him and Feng Yao to enter Baoxiang Tower first.

Just as Murong Li was about to enter Baoxiang Tower, another carriage stopped at the entrance. Bai Jinzhi swiftly jumped down, making Murong Li pause his steps. "Is that the Lord of Gaoyi?"

Xiao Rongyan followed Murong Li’s gaze and saw Bai Jinzhi turn and extend his hand into the carriage. Bai Qingyan emerged from the carriage, holding Bai Jinzhi’s hand as she stepped down.

Xiao Rongyan’s lips parted slightly, not expecting to meet them here.

He stood still, gazing in the direction of Bai Qingyan.

As she looked up, Bai Qingyan met Xiao Rongyan’s deep and smiling eyes. She was momentarily stunned, her gaze shifting to the Yan Kingdom’s Fourth Prince, Murong Li.

Murong Li, like a polite young child from an affluent family, saluted Bai Qingyan with a distant bow, smiling warmly.

To Murong Li, the young general of the Bai army was not only someone he revered but also his future aunt. Naturally, he had to be respectful.

Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi curtsied in return, then stepped onto the stairs of Baoxiang Tower.

"Princess of Zhen, Lord of Gaoyi," Xiao Rongyan saluted.

"Are the Princess of Zhen and Lord of Gaoyi here to taste the Baoxiang Duck?" Murong Li, though still a child, already had the demeanor of an adult. He formally invited, "Mr. Xiao has reserved a private room. Would the Princess of Zhen and Lord of Gaoyi honor us with their presence? My father once offended the Princess and the Lord. Today, I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize on his behalf."

Saying this, Murong Li bowed again.

Bai Jinzhi glanced at Xiao Rongyan and said with a smile, "Eldest Sister, we came suddenly... and hadn’t reserved a private room. All the rooms must be taken by now. We can’t dine downstairs, can we?"

"Princess... since we have met by chance, Rong just happens to have a request to discuss with you. Shall we talk it over in the private room?" Xiao Rongyan’s expression was solemn. She nodded, "Then we’ll impose on the Fourth Prince and Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Rongyan had reserved the best private room in Baoxiang Tower. Opening the window provided a view of the bustling temple fair.

Murong Li was very interested in the Bai army, showing his childish curiosity as he and Bai Jinzhi leaned on the window. They watched the lively scene outside while talking about the Bai army.

Bai Jinzhi seemed like a storyteller, speaking eloquently about the recent southern border campaign with Bai Qingyan, her words more thrilling than the previous account at the Bai Mansion, causing Murong Li’s eyes to shine with excitement and exclamations.

Xiao Rongyan and Bai Qingyan sat at a round redwood table. He poured her a cup of tea before speaking in a low voice, "Last time on the pleasure boat, the Emperor Yan felt he had offended the Princess. I hope the Princess can forgive him."

"Not really, as long as the Emperor Yan doesn’t target the daughters of the Bai family, it won’t be considered an offense." Bai Qingyan lifted the teacup.

"Everyone has their bottom line. The Princess is the eldest sister... the Emperor Yan is the eldest brother. Thinking this through, one can understand why you were angry." Xiao Rongyan lifted his teacup, holding it in his hands, turned to look at Bai Qingyan, and slowly said, "Rong has a request and hopes that Miss Bai will not refuse."

It was the first time she had seen such a solemn expression on Xiao Rongyan’s face, and she put down her teacup.

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