Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 388 - 385 - : Grave Digging_1

Chapter 388: 385 Chapter: Grave Digging_1

The second convoy was even more impressive than the first one. Nearly a hundred tall carriages loaded with goods were covered with oilcloth and tied securely with hemp rope, so tightly that not a wisp of the contents could be seen. The people of Dadu City gossiped incessantly, speculating that the Bai family of Dadu City might be sending back the dowries of all the ladies to Shuoyang and were not planning to return.

When the ladies entered the Bai family back then, whose dowry was not a grand procession of red makeup stretching for ten miles, carried for an entire day nonstop?

Especially Mrs. Qi, the fifth lady. Madam Qi, who had a daughter in her old age, cherished her like the apple of her eye. It was said that her dowry deliberately restrained itself from overshadowing Mrs. Dong, the wife of the Princely Heir. Yet, Madam Qi secretly gave numerous estates and profitable properties from the Qi family to her daughter, fearing she might not have a comfortable life in the Bai family.

As the people lined the roads to see off the grand Bai family convoy, guarded by the Bai Mansion’s escort army, they sighed deeply. The once-glorified Bai family of Dadu, honored since the era of their ancestor, ended up leaving Dadu City in such a dismal state after the death of King of Zhen, Bai Weiting, and all the men of the Bai Mansion wrapped in horse leather.

The news in Dadu City was always more current than elsewhere. Everyone knew that General Zhang Duanrui had recently returned from the southern borders and soon led troops to Chunmu Mountain.

Once, the presence of the Bai family in the Duke of Zhen mansion kept Daliang in check for ten years, deterring them from attacking. Now that King of Zhen, Bai Weiting, had just passed away, Daliang began to stir restlessly. Even though there was still Princess of Zhen, Bai Qingyan, in Jin, they probably took it lightly because Princess of Zhen was a woman.

Indeed, although Princess of Zhen, Bai Qingyan, had returned triumphantly from the southern borders, the Emperor did not show any intention of employing her heavily. Ultimately, it was still because she was a woman.

If Princess of Zhen returned to Shuoyang and did not involve herself in warfare again, should the enemy invade, who knows which general could protect the nation and its people and which family could uphold the title of Zhen?

As the lively convoy of the Bai family departed, the bustling long street suddenly quieted down. Although the people of the Bai family were still within Dadu City, the departure of such a grand procession of loaded carriages made people feel as if the Jin capital was no longer as prosperous as before and showed signs of decay.

When the grand procession of carriages finally left, a few laughing and playing children ran out. Their clear and joyous laughter dispelled the worries brewing in people’s hearts. The peddlers shouted and hawked their wares, and the onlookers dispersed laughing and chatting.

Standing by the railing in the private room of Yanque Tower, Qin Lang heard the playful noises from within, filled with the sounds of Dadu’s libertines. For some reason, his heart felt heavy.

He tightened his hands behind his back. Probably because the Duke of Zhen’s mansion had generations residing in Dadu, guarding Jin and winning every battle; they had never feared foreign invasions. Even when the front lines were tense, Dadu City remained a place of singing and dancing.

Now that the Duke of Zhen’s mansion was gone, and even its people were leaving Dadu, an inexplicable unease troubled him profoundly.

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On the afternoon of April 27, the carriage of Princess of Zhen returned to the city.

Different from the silent departure of Princess of Zhen from the city, her return was grand and alarming. Shen Qingzhu led the Bai Mansion’s guards, riding ahead, and behind rode nearly a hundred guards from the Crown Prince’s residence, a magnificent display.

Many of the commoners, unaware of who had arrived, assumed it was an envoy from some nation.

The steward of Princess of Zhen’s residence led guards early to await at the city gate. Seeing the carriage of Bai Qingyan slowly stop, Steward Hao noticed that Quan Yu from the Crown Prince’s residence had already dismounted and stood respectfully before Bai Qingyan’s carriage, bidding farewell. Steward Hao hurriedly led the servants to come forward and greet her.

Bai Qingyan lifted the curtain and smiled gently at Quan Yu, "Thank you for the trouble, Eunuch Quan. Tomorrow, I will personally visit to thank the Crown Prince."

Steward Hao stepped forward to salute Bai Qingyan and then smiled at Quan Yu, "Eunuch Quan, you have worked hard. The Princess of Zhen’s residence is immensely grateful. We have heard you love collecting finely crafted tea sets. The lady specially ordered this servant to present you with this tea set. Please do not refuse."

The servant following Steward Hao stepped forward and opened the brocade box. Inside was a jade tea set of excellent quality, exquisitely carved and unique, clearly not an ordinary item at first glance.

Quan Yu hurriedly declined, but Bai Qingyan said, "Eunuch, please accept it. Now that the Bai family of Dadu has declined... the clan members can ride roughshod over us orphans and widows. We owe everything to the Crown Prince’s support, and your efforts before the clan members have elevated our status. I am clear in my heart! Without your meticulous help... the issue with the clan could not have been resolved so smoothly!"

"But it is truly too valuable! Quan Yu serves the Princess willingly..." Quan Yu looked earnestly at Bai Qingyan.

From the bottom of his heart, Quan Yu admired Bai Qingyan and was indeed willing to serve her. He admitted he was a self-interested person, but he retained a pure portion in his heart. He did not want their relationship tainted by money, turning his genuine feelings into a transaction.

Bai Qingyan looked deeply into Quan Yu’s earnest eyes and nodded, "If that is so, I will not force you. This time... thank you for your help. I will remember it."

Hearing this, Steward Hao instructed the servant to put the brocade box away.

Quan Yu hurriedly saluted Bai Qingyan, "It was my duty to serve; I do not dare accept the Princess’s thanks."

Watching Bai Qingyan’s carriage enter the city, Quan Yu’s face brimmed with a gentle smile as he turned, mounted his carriage, and led his team back to the Crown Prince’s residence.

Steward Hao walked beside Bai Qingyan’s carriage, whispering to her about what happened last night.

"The guards guarding the grave caught a woman at night. She was trying to dig up the Sixth Young Master’s tomb. They beat her nearly to death. At dawn, as soon as the city gate opened, she was dragged into the city and brought to our residence. The lady asked her why she was digging the tomb, but she kept silent. The lady, furious, ordered the servants to keep it from the Third Lady and sent her to the authorities. However, since she only attempted to dig up the tomb and did not actually carry it out, the authorities warned her and released her!"

Bai Qingyan lifted the curtain, her cold eyes looking at Steward Hao. "Continue..."

"Who knew that woman made a scene at the authorities’ gate, claiming she had an elixir of resurrection and wasn’t trying to rob the tomb, but to revive the Sixth Young Master, who she said had been kind to her? The authorities, seeing her raving, chased her away. She then knelt at our residence’s gate, asking to see you, claiming she could bring the Sixth Young Master back to life. She is still kneeling at the gate!"

Steward Hao looked up at Bai Qingyan, who seemed deep in thought. "There are many onlookers. This servant suspects... this lady might be trying to use the Princess of Zhen’s residence to make a name for herself."

Failed to dig up the grave, caught, the Princess of Zhen’s mother questioned her about it. She kept silent, yet made a scene at the authorities’ gate, saying she had an elixir of resurrection.

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