Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 339 - 336: Concealing the Disaster_1

Chapter 339: Chapter 336: Concealing the Disaster_1

Bai Qingyan spoke somewhat profoundly. However, Bai Jinse understood. She stood up and bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan: "Jinse will remember Eldest Sister’s teachings."

Looking at her younger sister, Bai Qingyan wondered if her early wisdom was a blessing.

She smiled at Bai Jinse: "Remember, as long as the Lin family’s regime is stable, Grandmother will exhaust all her strength to protect the Bai family. Therefore, Grandmother must ensure that Miss Lu is useful to the Bai family. If you confide in Grandmother and are willing to share her worries, she will surely agree."

With Eldest Sister’s words, Bai Jinse felt much more confident. She bowed to Eldest Sister again and ran towards Grandmother’s Changshou Courtyard.

Bai Qingyan believed that Grandmother using this Miss Lu was because Lady Qiu in the palace was King Liang’s person, thus taking a risky move. Grandmother understood even better than Bai Qingyan that the Bai family currently faced many difficulties.

If there was a clear-headed and early-wise child of the Bai family by Miss Lu’s side to watch over her for Grandmother, Grandmother would surely feel more at ease.

As soon as Bai Qingyan returned to Qinghui Courtyard, Bai Jinxiu pulled her aside to ask about the clan matters.

"When you return, go out through the back corner door." She smiled and said to Bai Jinxiu, "It’s chaotic at the front!"

Bai Jinxiu stood up in shock.

"Sit down..." She pulled Bai Jinxiu to sit, "You are with child now; don’t get startled so easily."

"Eldest Sister, are you just going to let them cause trouble?"

"The trouble... I had Steward Hao lead them to cause trouble! The bigger the commotion, the better!" She did not hide it from Bai Jinxiu, "This way, the people will know that the Bai Clan in Shuoyang has been a scourge for years, and our Bai family in Dadu was unaware. It is also a head start for us to completely separate from the clan in the future."

Bai Jinxiu was silent for a moment: "The clan was originally close blood relatives, supposed to help each other in times of trouble. But over the years... the clan has been like leeches on our Bai family’s head. When our Bai family was in trouble, they did not help but instead took advantage! If we can separate from the Shuoyang Clan, it would be a good thing."

She nodded: "You don’t need to worry about this matter. Take good care of your pregnancy."

Bai Jinse stayed in the Changshou Courtyard for an hour before coming out. As expected, the Eldest Princess approved Bai Jinse staying in Dadu to study medicine from Miss Lu.

As Bai Jinse stepped out of the door of the Changshou Courtyard, her tightly held spine finally relaxed a bit. She clenched her fists, and her eyes were moist. She had finally done something for this family.

Bai Jinzhi heard that the elders of the clan were causing trouble at the gate of Princess of Zhen’s mansion, and she almost lost her temper. She took her whip and was about to go out but was persuaded to Qinghui Courtyard by her personal maid Lingcui.

When Bai Jinzhi entered the door, Bai Qingyan was discussing with Nanny Tong about the gifts to visit her mentor Mr. Guan the next day.

On April 12, Mr. Guan Yongchong’s birthday was approaching.

Bai Qingyan, in mourning, planned to visit a day earlier to avoid the birthday banquet.

Seeing Bai Jinzhi coming in angrily, Bai Qingyan put the rare bamboo slip she found for her mentor into a box and instructed Chun Tao: "Serve some chrysanthemum tea to disperse Fourth Sister’s anger."

After saluting, Bai Jinzhi sat on an embroidered stool: "The clan’s people are so shameless! They even dare to cause trouble in front of the Princess’s mansion!"

She smiled and said: "When the trouble gets big enough, in the future, when we apologize to our ancestors and remove the clan, no one will criticize us! Calm down and sit quietly!"

Bai Jinzhi blinked, a look of joy appearing in her eyes.

Chun Tao, who came in with chrysanthemum tea, saluted: "Eldest Young Lady, Fourth Young Lady, Yingshuang is back!"

Bai Jinxiu had just left with Yingshuang. How come Yingshuang is back so soon?

"Let her in," Bai Qingyan said.

"Yes!" Chun Tao served tea to Bai Jinzhi and walked out to wave at Yingshuang.

Yingshuang entered the door, bowed respectfully, and hurriedly took out a letter from her bosom, handing it to Bai Qingyan.

"Thank you, Yingshuang!" Bai Qingyan smiled as she took the neatly folded note. As she opened it, she said to Chun Tao, "Take Yingshuang to have some snacks."

"Second Young Lady is still at the tea house..." Yingshuang smiled foolishly at Bai Qingyan, showing her white teeth, "When I go back, Second Young Lady will give me osmanthus cake."

"Good! Go on... be careful on the road!" Bai Qingyan instructed her.

"Yes!" Yingshuang responded.

When Yingshuang was about to leave, Bai Qingyan suddenly called her back.

Yingshuang looked at Bai Qingyan with her clear eyes and heard Bai Qingyan say: "Second Young Lady is pregnant; you cannot leave her side. From now on, send others to deliver messages. You must stay with Second Young Lady at all times! I know your sister Qingzhu taught you some skills. I entrust Second Young Lady and her child to you; please protect them well."

"Sister Qingzhu told me to listen to Eldest Young Lady. I will surely obey!" Yingshuang promised solemnly.

Bai Qingyan smiled: "From now on, listen to Second Young Lady!"

"Yes! Second Young Lady treats Yingshuang well, so Yingshuang will listen to her too!"

"Go on..."

Yingshuang nodded and hurried out of Qinghui Courtyard. She had to guard Second Young Lady. Eldest Young Lady had instructed her... to stay by her side at all times.

Bai Jinzhi put down the teacup and craned her neck to look at the letter in Bai Qingyan’s hand: "What urgent matter does Second Sister have to send a message back immediately after leaving?"

Before Bai Qingyan finished reading the letter, a report came from outside that Nanny Jiang and Wei Zhong from the Eldest Princess’s side had come together.

She guessed that Grandmother had sent Nanny Jiang and Wei Zhong to convey the same message Bai Jinxiu had brought back, which was—the great famine in Yanwo.

"Let Nanny Jiang and Wei Zhong in." Bai Qingyan handed the letter to Bai Jinzhi.

Bai Jinzhi quickly took it and read it carefully.

After Nanny Jiang and Wei Zhong saluted upon entering, Nanny Jiang glanced at Bai Jinzhi, who was still reading the letter by Bai Qingyan’s side, seemingly hesitant about whether Bai Jinzhi should know about this.

"Nanny, did you come for the great famine in Yanwo?" Bai Qingyan’s expression was calm, "This matter will be known to everyone in Dadu City within an hour. Go ahead and speak."

The meaning was clear; no need to hide it from Bai Jinzhi.

Bai Jinzhi looked up, her eyes falling on Wei Zhong.

Wei Zhong stepped forward respectfully, "Last year in July, Yanwo experienced a severe drought. The County Magistrate, Min Zhongsheng, wanted to rise to County Governor by the end of the year, so he did not report the disaster. The southern war’s grain levy emptied the people’s homes. When the new County Magistrate took office, Min Zhongsheng forcibly suppressed the new official and forbade reporting the disaster!"

"Perhaps Min Zhongsheng hoped Yanwo would recover. However, Yanwo faced a snow disaster in winter, heavy rain in March that lasted a month, causing floods. Fields were submerged, and no crops were harvested. The official government had no grain for relief, and refugees fled everywhere, pouring into Pingyang, Guangling, Luohong, and Hushui. Wherever the refugees went, they stripped the bark off trees, causing dozens of deaths. Then, the surrounding County Magistrates realized the famine in Yanwo. By now, the report has been sent to the palace; it is said the Crown Prince has also entered the palace."

Yanwo was not far from Yan.

Bai Qingyan nodded, "Got it..."

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