Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 313 - 310: Stigma_1

Chapter 313: Chapter 310: Stigma_1

Later, after some discussion, it was decided that the position of clan leader would continue to be held by a son registered under the name of the great-grandmother. Later, the position was passed on to his son.

But neither the great-grandfather nor the grandfather ever thought of taking back the house deed, leaving it with the clan.

Owning a land deed without a house deed was indeed very tricky.

"In the past, the Bai family clan in Shuoyang was protected by the Duke of Zhen’s mansion. Now that the Eldest Young Lady has been granted the title of Commandery Princess, they can still run rampant in Shuoyang thanks to the Duke’s mansion and the Eldest Young Lady’s blessing. Yet now they are bullying us like this! Eldest Young Lady doesn’t know that the Bai family in Shuoyang has done all sorts of evil over the years. Outsiders think the Bai family in Shuoyang relies on the prestige of the Duke of Zhen’s mansion. I overheard someone complaining about the injustice of Heaven, saying that it was so hard for the Duke of Zhen’s mansion to fall, yet another female God of Slaughter emerges from the Bai family, and she is granted the title of Commandery Princess. They believe the Bai family will continue to be arrogant."

Talking about this made Steward Liu feel furious inside.

He didn’t dare to tell Mrs. Dong and Bai Qingyan that some time ago, there were widespread rumors in Shuoyang about Bai Qingyan burning and killing ten thousand surrendering Xiliang soldiers. Because the Bai family clan in Shuoyang had been committing sins previously, everyone in Shuoyang now thought of Bai Qingyan as a cold-blooded, violent, and cruel person.

It was precisely because Bai Qingyan’s reputation had been tarnished that the people of the Bai family clan in Shuoyang dared to openly seize the ancestral home.

"Uncle Liu, is there anything else you haven’t said?" She looked at Steward Liu who seemed to have words stuck in his throat and asked.

Steward Liu glanced at Mrs. Dong. After hesitating, he furrowed his brows and said, "Just as the news of the Eldest Young Lady being titled as Commandery Princess reached Shuoyang, there were also widespread rumors in Shuoyang about the Eldest Young Lady killing ten thousand surrendering soldiers. Added to this, the clan has been acting tyrannically in Shuoyang. Rumor has it that our family’s men died in battle, and many common people who had been harmed by the clan..."

Steward Liu couldn’t bring himself to say it, only remarking, "In short... after the news of the Eldest Young Lady being titled a Commandery Princess spread, the Official Government even hosted the people of the Shuoyang clan. The commoners in Shuoyang have been spreading very unfavorable things about the Eldest Young Lady."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyan didn’t get angry. Mrs. Dong rose to her feet immediately: "The Shuoyang clan acted lawlessly during my father’s time, taking advantage of my father’s prestige. The Official Government protected them countless times to save my father’s face, causing so much public resentment! The commoners in Shuoyang were deeply resentful of the Duke of Zhen’s mansion! Now... they are bullying us widows and orphans on one hand and using my daughter’s great name to cause trouble on the other! This is too much! This is too much!"

"Mother..." She stood up and held Mrs. Dong, gently stroking Mrs. Dong’s back, "Mother, don’t worry. Leave the clan matters to me, I will definitely make you satisfied."

"I didn’t mention this earlier because I was afraid it would upset you! Since the Eldest Young Lady said she could handle it, she certainly can, madam, please don’t be angry," Steward Liu advised.

With Bai Qingyan supporting Mrs. Dong on the chair, Mrs. Dong gritted her teeth and said, "This won’t do. This clan... they push their luck. Your grandmother is still around, and you hold the title of Commandery Princess, yet they dare to bully us orphans and widows, knowing that there are no men in our family. If we return to Shuoyang... who knows how much they will bully us?! We must come up with a plan..."

"I will come up with a plan, Mother just think about how we will settle our family after returning!" She squeezed Mrs. Dong’s hand, "Mother, trust me!"

"You already have a plan in mind?" Mrs. Dong looked up at her daughter and asked.

"The truth is, the clan thinks that if we orphans and widows return to Shuoyang, we would have to endure their bullying and rely on their care," Bai Qingyan turned and sat back next to Bai Jinxiu, "Over the years, the clan has been taking advantage of our grandfather’s prestige, and now they rely on my reputation as a Commandery Princess."

"To deal with these clan members, the best way is to cut off their source of power!" She looked at Steward Liu, "The Bai family in Shuoyang is flourishing with descendants, but there must be many who are extravagant on the outside but corrupt inside. There must be plenty who have caused lawsuits, and certainly, there are many who are reckless and unruly as well!"

Steward Liu nodded.

"That’s easy to handle, I will personally visit Shuoyang, ask the Clan Leader for the house deed, and inquire about the Fifth Lord’s matters. If the Clan Leader gives it, we will let the Fifth Lord move out of our ancestral home, considering our shared bloodline, everything will be fine. If not..." Her eyes turned cold and indifferent, "Uncle Liu, you have been in Shuoyang for several months, you should be familiar with the temperaments of each household by now. Use your best skills to set a trap, involving all the reckless members of the clan, so that the clan will have no choice but to bring the house deed to us."

Steward Liu nodded repeatedly. When someone took charge, he felt reassured. He responded, "We’ll follow the Eldest Young Lady’s orders!"

If Bai Qingyan, holding the title of Commandery Princess, personally went to the Clan Leader to ask for the house deed, and if the Clan Leader refused, then he couldn’t blame her for stepping on the clan to clear the Bai family’s name among the people of Shuoyang.

"When will Eldest Sister return to Shuoyang?" Bai Jinxiu asked.

"Tomorrow morning," Bai Qingyan looked at Mrs. Dong, "Mother, I will go and return quickly."

"Why don’t you take Nanny Qin with you!" Mrs. Dong was still worried.

"I will ride on horseback to go and return; it will be faster! Nanny Qin should stay by your side!" She thought for a moment and then did not hide from Mrs. Dong. She said, "General Zhang Duanrui has already led troops to Chunmu Mountain. Daliang has stationed troops at Hongque Mountain, eyeing it fiercely. I need to go and return quickly, to prevent any border wars from breaking out. It won’t take more than a few days. Mother, please don’t let Nanny Qin go through the trouble with me, she is too old."

Mrs. Dong nodded and did not insist: "Then I will have someone prepare swift horses, you must go and return quickly."

After speaking, Mrs. Dong looked at Bai Jinxiu: "Since you have returned today, stay at home and eat with your grandmother and mother."

"Listen to Aunt’s orders," Bai Jinxiu smiled and said.

Eldest Princess, hearing that Bai Jinxiu would be having dinner with her today, happily instructed Nanny Jiang to have the small kitchen prepare a few extra dishes that Bai Jinxiu liked.

Steward Liu returned from Shuoyang with news, but Mrs. Dong did not tell the Eldest Princess about the problems with the Shuoyang clan, fearing it would upset her.

The Bai family had too many issues, one after another, leaving people breathless. Mrs. Dong just wanted the family to have a lively and proper meal together.

Just past you hour, the servants of the Bai Mansion whispered softly, lighting up the lanterns hung in the corridors one by one. The dim, yellowish light softly illumed the window lattices and the green brick floor, swaying in the warm spring evening breeze.

Changshou Courtyard was very lively today. With everyone gathered, the lively atmosphere even made the candle flames burn more brightly than usual. The embroidered screen with the Hundred Birds facing the Phoenix in the main room... the birds almost seemed to come alive.

Several children in the main room laughed and chatted about the newly born Eighth Young Lady, trying to amuse the Eldest Princess.

Recently, the Eldest Princess had been at Qing Temple and the Eldest Young Lady in Nanjing, making the home too quiet. Now that everyone was back, the children were naturally happy.

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