Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 301 - 299: Decision_1

Chapter 301: Chapter 299: Decision_1

It wasn’t long before Mrs. Qi’s sister-in-law from her maternal family also arrived.

Originally, Mrs. Qi intended not to hold a grand ceremony for the baby’s third-day bath. Since the Eldest Princess had just returned, the family could just gather for a meal together.

Mrs. Qi’s sister-in-law teased her with a cheerful smile, saying that Mrs. Qi had a falling out with Madam Qi yesterday. Madam Qi was too embarrassed to come but still missed her daughter and granddaughter, so she sent her over to beg them not to send her away.

It is said that one cannot hit a smiling face. Mrs. Dong said courteous words with a laugh, warmly welcoming the guests inside.

Before a cup of tea could be consumed, Mrs. Dong’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Song, also arrived with her daughter.

Fortunately, Mrs. Dong had prepared and ordered the servants to set up a few extra tables, making the lively event more festive for the Bai family’s eighth daughter, Bai Wanqing’s third-day bath feast.

Unexpectedly, the Crown Princess Consort also sent a congratulatory gift.

In the guise of sending a gift, Bai Qingyan knew that the Crown Princess Consort had sent someone to see what Miss Lu looked like.

The noble families in Dadu City observed the situation. The main wives sent their trusted attendants and nannies, openly bearing gifts while secretly observing Miss Lu.

However, the Eldest Princess had hidden Miss Lu very well. When people asked Nanny Jiang, who served the Eldest Princess, she replied that Miss Lu had injured her arm while gathering medicine for the Eldest Princess and was recuperating in Qiushuang Courtyard.

At the bath feast, the Eldest Princess rarely drank a few cups of osmanthus wine, causing her cheeks to redden severely.

Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinxiu escorted the Eldest Princess back to Changshou Courtyard, ordered a maid to serve tea to the Eldest Princess, and heard the Eldest Princess say, "I heard that you dismissed a maid by your side?"

"I originally wanted to find a good family for that maid, but she was ambitious and begged me to let her redeem herself. She wanted to go to the Minister of Revenue’s residence to become a concubine for the Minister’s illegitimate son." Bai Qingyan took the tea offered by Nanny Jiang.

The Eldest Princess and Bai Jinxiu were both perceptive enough to understand that there was more to the situation.

Otherwise, why would the Minister of Revenue’s residence, despite having a legitimate son, seek a maid from another family to become a concubine?

"Grandmother, don’t worry about this. Nanny Tong will send the contract to Chun Xing’s family and make it clear... In the future, our Bai family will not employ anyone related to Chun Xing’s family."

"You are too kind-hearted!" The Eldest Princess raised her hand and pointed at Bai Qingyan. Her eyes were calm, but her tone was resolute and ruthless, "Such a contemptible servant should be beaten to death to avoid future trouble."

The Eldest Princess put down her teacup and called out, "Nanny Jiang, go and instruct Nanny Tong. When she arrives at that contemptible servant’s house, openly declare... that the servant’s hands were dirty, she stole jewelry from the Commandery Princess’s room. That hairpin was a relic left by the late Empress that I gave to the Commandery Princess years ago. That shameless girl thought the Commandery Princess had forgotten about it and tried to steal it to exchange for silver. The Commandery Princess did not want me to punish the servant upon my return, so she let her out of the house overnight!"

"Understood!" Nanny Jiang responded.

Nanny Tong, being competent and sharp, knew exactly what to do after Nanny Jiang explained. She nodded repeatedly, got on the carriage, and headed to Chun Xing’s house.

After a morning of excitement, the Eldest Princess grew tired. Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinxiu attended her until she rested, then left Changshou Courtyard together.

"Though I’ve never met Aunt, I feel that Miss Lu indeed resembles Aunt more than Lady Qiu... Does Grandmother plan to send Miss Lu into the palace?" Bai Jinxiu asked with a frown.

"Aunt Suqiu is unforgettable to the current Emperor precisely because he has never had her," Bai Qingyan said slowly.

Just as she finished speaking, Nanny Qin hurried over. After saluting, she said, "Miss Bai, Mr. Xiao has come to deliver a third-day bath gift for the eighth girl. The gift is too valuable, and Madam declined. But Mr. Xiao insisted that Miss Bai come and decide whether to accept it."

Then, Nanny Qin turned to Bai Jinxiu and said, "Second Young Master is accompanying him."

Bai Jinxiu was quite surprised. She had a deep impression of Mr. Xiao. Not only had he helped the Bai family before, but even Qin Lang often praised Xiao Rongyan’s demeanor and knowledge, saying that if Xiao Rongyan abandoned business for literature, he would become a literary giant of their time.

She looked at Bai Qingyan, "Eldest Young Lady?"

Bai Qingyan guessed that Xiao Rongyan came to see her. She nodded, "I’ll go take a look."

When Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinxiu arrived, Steward Hao was accompanying Mrs. Dong in the front hall, entertaining Xiao Rongyan and Qin Lang.

Upon seeing the sisters enter, Xiao Rongyan and Qin Lang quickly stood up and saluted.

Qin Lang took two steps forward to support the pregnant Bai Jinxiu after paying his respects to Bai Qingyan.

"Commandery Princess, Madam!" Xiao Rongyan greeted with a gentle, refined smile, mannerly and courteous.

"Mr. Xiao..."

Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinxiu curtsied.

Steward Hao smiled, "Commandery Princess, Mr. Xiao’s gift is too valuable. Madam declined, but Mr. Xiao said it should be up to the Commandery Princess to decide whether to accept it after seeing it."

As soon as Bai Qingyan entered, she noticed a jade phoenix carving displayed in the main hall. The phoenix was carved from an exceptionally fine jade, crystal clear and translucent, standing half as tall as a person. It was a rare treasure, even more valuable than anything in the Bai family’s affluent home or the Imperial Palace.

It could easily be considered a family heirloom.

Mrs. Dong glanced thoughtfully at her daughter, "Mr. Xiao’s gift is too valuable. Our Bai family cannot afford to accept it."

She looked at Xiao Rongyan with calm eyes, saying, "Mr. Xiao, may we have a word?"

Xiao Rongyan nodded, turned to bow respectfully to Mrs. Dong, then to Qin Lang and Bai Jinxiu, before calmly following Bai Qingyan outside.

"Nanny Qin, you and Chun Tao accompany the Commandery Princess... in case the Commandery Princess has any instructions," Mrs. Dong instructed.

Although they were in their own residence, since they were not yet married, Mrs. Dong had Nanny Qin and Chun Tao follow to avoid any impropriety.

The two stood in the sunlight-filled corridor, speaking softly, with Nanny Qin and Chun Tao standing in the distance.

"Is Emperor Yan ready for Doctor Hong to give it a try?" Bai Qingyan asked, her tone certain despite the inquiry.

"Yes, indeed. So I came to ask if Miss Bai would allow Doctor Hong to secretly accompany my brother into Yan." Xiao Rongyan’s tone was sincere as he bowed to the ground to request.

For many years, Emperor Yan had seen many doctors, yet none could diagnose his poison as clearly.

Emperor Yan had three kinds of poison in him.

Emperor Yan was poisoned by his father, and the other two were given by Empress Ji to save his life.

Initially, Emperor Yan did not want to try, but eventually, Xiao Rongyan persuaded him.

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