Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 353 - 350: Left Prime Minister_1

Chapter 353: Chapter 350: Left Prime Minister_1

The Eldest Princess was standing in front of the large fish tank in the Changshou Courtyard, feeding the fish with Miss Lu accompanying her. When she saw Bai Qingyan coming, Miss Lu, not wanting to disturb their conversation, bowed and took her leave.

"Don’t hurry off, Auntie. Let’s accompany Grandmother back to her room for a chat," Bai Qingyan called out to Miss Lu.

Miss Lu looked towards the Eldest Princess.

The Eldest Princess, with a kind and gentle smile, said, "Kid asked you to stay, so you should stay!"

"Yes!" Miss Lu respectfully responded and supported the Eldest Princess on the other side. The three of them went into the main room together.

She informed the Eldest Princess about the Emperor’s frequent headaches in recent times. The Eldest Princess got angry at once, heavily slamming the Buddha Beads on the small table beside her. The aura of authority that emanated from her was terrifying.

"If this is truly Lady Qiu’s doing, she is outrageously bold to use the safety of the Emperor’s body as a means to gain favor!"

The Eldest Princess had grown up in the palace since childhood. What kind of underhanded methods had she not seen from women in the harem vying for favor? There was nothing the Eldest Princess had not witnessed.

"Even Doctor Huang from the Imperial Medical Bureau couldn’t diagnose it, so... it’s hard to say if it’s truly Lady Qiu’s way of seeking favor." As she spoke, she glanced at Miss Lu. "However, my granddaughter thinks we can use this opportunity to let Miss Lu meet His Majesty. Naturally... it isn’t suitable for Grandmother to say this, His Majesty should request it himself."

When Bai Qingyan mentioned arranging for her to meet the Emperor, Miss Lu showed no sign of panic or unease. Her calm and serene demeanor made people feel very comfortable.

"Auntie, do you have confidence in your medical skills?" Bai Qingyan asked.

Miss Lu bowed to Bai Qingyan and said, "I wouldn’t dare to deceive the Eldest Young Lady. Ninghuan’s medical skills aren’t exceptional, but as for acupuncture... at least, no one in Dadu City can surpass me."

"Ninghuan is your aunt’s name," the Eldest Princess explained to Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan nodded, understanding that Lu Ninghuan’s words meant she dared to treat the Emperor.

"If Grandmother believes it to be feasible, we can take this opportunity to let Auntie meet His Majesty and diagnose his headache," Bai Qingyan suggested, looking at the Eldest Princess.

"Alright, leave this matter to you to arrange. If you need help, just inform Nanny Jiang and Wei Zhong." The Eldest Princess made the final decision.

·

The first batch of items that the Bai family transported back to Shuoyang were those not often used. Originally scheduled to depart on April 14th, the news of bandit attacks came, and Madam Wang from the Chief of Staff’s residence at the Ministry of Works, who was supposed to return to her hometown on April 20th, sent her daughter-in-law, who was friendly with Mrs. Dong, to ask if they could depart together to strengthen their numbers and avoid bandit attacks.

The two of them consulted and rescheduled, setting the departure date to April 17th. The Bai family’s convoy and Madam Wang’s convoy from the Chief of Staff’s residence set off together to return home.

Since Dong Changqing didn’t need to take the imperial examination next year, he volunteered, wanting to take a trip to Shuoyang with the Bai family’s convoy. He thus persuaded his father, Dong Qingping, to bring him to the Bai Mansion to receive an assignment from Mrs. Dong.

Children of aristocratic families, upon reaching Dong Changqing’s age, were typically sent to travel and gain experience for a year or two. However, ever since the entire male lineage of the King of Zhen sacrificed their lives for the country, people had sensed a subtle danger lurking behind this seemingly peaceful era. Thus, aristocratic families were reluctant to send their children out to travel.

Now that Dong Changqing had this rare opportunity to travel far, he naturally wouldn’t miss it. Considering the Bai family’s guard escort, Dong Qingping thought it a good chance for Dong Changqing to gain some experience.

However, since Dong Changqing was nominally handling errands for the Bai family, Bai Qingyan took Bai Jinzhi to see him off outside the city.

Dong Changqing’s ears reddened with embarrassment, knowing he was taking advantage of the Bai family’s guard escort to gain experience in Shuoyang. How could he still expect the Bai family to thank him?

"Cousin, Cousin, you’re too polite! It’s I who is taking advantage of the Bai family’s escort to go out, how dare I accept your thanks!" Dong Changqing chuckled and quickly asked, "Is there anything specific from Shuoyang that you two would like? I can bring it back for you."

"We will be returning to Shuoyang soon. No need for you to trouble yourself, Cousin!" Bai Jinzhi, with her hands behind her back, showed both the delicate charm of a young lady and a heroic spirit.

Dong Changqing hurriedly lowered his eyes, not daring to look at Bai Jinzhi again, his ears reddening further. "Then... if I come across some interesting trinkets, I’ll bring some back for you both!"

"Although the Bai family’s guard escort is there, you should still be careful," Bai Qingyan reminded Dong Changqing.

Dong Changqing bowed deeply. "Rest assured, Cousin!"

"Eldest Young Lady, Fourth Young Lady, the convoy from the Ministry of Works’ residence has arrived. We’re about to depart!" Lu Ping reported to Bai Qingyan. "Rest assured, I will protect Cousin well."

"Thank you, Uncle Ping," Bai Qingyan nodded.

Dong Changqing, following Lu Ping, mounted his horse. He turned and waved his whip in the direction of Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi before slowly leaving.

"Eldest Sister, let’s head back too!" Bai Jinzhi said.

Bai Qingyan, recalling the way Dong Changqing had glanced at Bai Jinzhi earlier, softly asked Bai Jinzhi, "Little Four, what do you think of Changqing?"

"Cousin from the Dong family is very nice!" Bai Jinzhi replied straightforwardly, a hint of confusion in her eyes. "Eldest Sister, do you intend to use Cousin Dong?"

Bai Qingyan shook her head and said no more. It seemed that Bai Jinzhi had no feelings for Dong Changqing. If she broke the pretense, Little Four might avoid Dong Changqing in the future. It was better to let things take their course.

Bai Jinzhi helped Bai Qingyan onto the carriage, then gracefully mounted her horse, leisurely heading back to the city.

As they were about to turn into the alley where the Princess of Zhen’s residence was located, Bai Jinzhi, who was riding her horse, saw Left Prime Minister Li Mao’s carriage.

She leaned in closer to Bai Qingyan’s carriage window and said, "Elder Sister, seeing the Left Prime Minister’s carriage returning at this hour, it seems the Emperor’s headache has acted up again, preventing him from attending the morning court."

In the past few days, the Emperor’s headaches had become more severe, causing him to miss the morning court for two consecutive days.

Inside the carriage, Bai Qingyan lowered her eyes and gently stroked the calluses on her palm, her gaze cold as she said, "Stop the Left Prime Minister’s carriage and tell him I have something to say to him."

"Alright!" Bai Jinzhi urged her horse forward, blocking the front of Li Mao’s carriage and halting its progress.

Bai Jinzhi had long disliked the Left Prime Minister, especially when, during a palace banquet, Li Mao had openly discredited the Bai family in front of the Emperor. Bai Jinzhi had wanted to lash him with a whip on the spot.

The coachman for Left Prime Minister Li Mao quickly pulled the reins and shouted, "Which family’s girl dare to block the Left Prime Minister’s carriage!"

"I am Bai Jinzhi, Lord of Gaoyi. My elder sister, Princess of Zhen, has words for the Left Prime Minister!"

The coachman, startled, quickly dismounted and bowed.

Inside the carriage, Li Mao, who had been resting his eyes, heard this and squinted slightly. Drawing the carriage curtain aside, he emerged with a broad smile. "Since the Princess and the County Lord have something to say, why not come to the Prime Minister’s residence for a chat?"

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