Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 398 - 395: Variable _1

Chapter 398: Chapter 395: Variable _1

Ji Langhua clenched her fists tightly.

"If anyone has the right to hate, it’s me more than Miss Ji, but now is not the time. I need the Emperor to live at least another three years... even five! This matter is very secure with my aunt Lu Ninghuan involved, but you... are an unexpected variable." Bai Qingyan looked at Ji Langhua.

Under the thin veil, Ji Langhua bit her lips tightly, tears brimming in her eyes.

"You are very clever. You knew to stir things up at the Princess of Zhen’s residence to make the Emperor aware of your existence. But all your scheming was for a moment’s satisfaction of striking with a knife, without considering the long-term and the bigger picture. In my opinion, even my younger fourth sister is more steady than you."

Ji Langhua’s throat trembled. "I can do it too! To ensure the Emperor lives at least another three years, even five years! To get Lu Ninghuan out of this place of trouble!"

Bai Qingyan shook her head. "To the Emperor, Lu Ninghuan is my aunt Bai Suqiu’s substitute. This fate means Lu Ninghuan cannot leave Dadu City. Besides, Lu Ninghuan treats the Emperor’s headaches but never provides anything that goes through his mouth. This ensures that on the day the Emperor dies, Lu Ninghuan can retreat unscathed. But it’s different for you; if you succeed, killing the Emperor is death! If you fail, angering the Emperor is also death! The Bai family army and Bai Qingming saved you not to send you to Dadu City to die."

Ji Langhua tightened her fists.

"If you want revenge, come with me back to Shuoyang!" Bai Qingyan put down the teacup and solemnly invited Ji Langhua. "I will let you see that day."

Ji Langhua’s tear-filled eyes met Bai Qingyan’s deep and cold gaze, causing her heart to race.

Ji Langhua deeply felt that beneath Bai Qingyan’s seemingly calm eyes lay boundless hatred, all suppressed to the deepest part of her heart by her astonishing self-discipline.

"If you think clearly, tell the Emperor that you offered your blood to assist a master in alchemy and only obtained this one elixir to save Bai Qingming. In the Emperor’s eyes, if you are just a madwoman deceived by a swindler while wanting to repay a favor, he will not blame you."

"I suppose before the Bai family returns to Shuoyang, the Emperor will send someone to invite you." Bai Qingyan did not persuade further, only said to Ji Langhua, "Go and think carefully about my words and how you should speak to the Emperor."

Ji Langhua stood hesitantly, while Bai Qingyan had already risen to bathe and change clothes in the main room.

Standing in Qinghui Courtyard for a moment, watching the maids carrying water in and out, Ji Langhua then turned to leave, appearing somewhat dazed.

Lu Ninghuan waited at the front gate of Qinghui Courtyard. Seeing Ji Langhua’s eyes instantly turn red with tears, Lu Ninghuan forced a smile, "Let me accompany you for a walk..."

On the morning of April 30, the Emperor sent someone to summon Lu Ninghuan to the palace. He asked her to bring along Ji Langhua, who claimed to have an elixir that could revive the dead.

For the first time, Lu Ninghuan was nervous about entering the palace. Although Ji Langhua said she intended to return to Shuoyang with Eldest Young Lady Bai Qingyan and was willing to serve Bai Qingyan, considering it as repayment for saving Bai Qingming’s life, Lu Ninghuan remained uneasy until the matter was settled.

On the next day, the Bai family was moving back to Shuoyang. The maids and older female servants had packed and bid farewell to their friends.

All the masters of the Bai family gathered at Changshou Courtyard, spending the day with the Eldest Princess.

Bai Jinxiu, who had married into the Qin family, also returned today accompanied by Qin Lang. Qin Lang thought the farewell of the Bai family moving back to Shuoyang must be full of tears. On their way to the Bai Mansion, Bai Jinxiu’s eyes had reddened several times.

Unexpectedly, as Qin Lang accompanied Bai Jinxiu through the threshold of Changshou Courtyard, he heard joyful laughter from the main room.

"Oh my goodness! I went to Grandmother’s little storeroom... the mountain of jade artifacts and gold playthings! I even saw a three-foot Agarwood carved beast. It’s rare to find a whole piece of Agarwood nowadays, let alone such exquisite carvings! Grandmother, are you testing our self-control?"

The clear laughter of Fourth Sister Bai Jinzhi came through the carved flower partition...

"It’s fine if Grandmother tests our self-control, but why test Xiao Ba? Look at that silly girl... blowing bubbles in Eldest Sister’s arms."

Clouds drifted by, the bright sun shone, and a cool breeze passed through the lush Changshou Courtyard, causing the gold-plated copper bells hanging from the bamboo curtains to chime. The rustling sounds and the bells’ music gave an early summer feeling.

Bai Jinxiu’s steps halted as if reluctant to interrupt the laughter inside.

The Eldest Princess chuckled a few times, not annoyed, "Little Fourth, you have a sharp eye. If that’s the case... the Agarwood beast is yours! What else caught your eye when you first went to the storeroom? Speak up, take advantage of today to persuade Grandmother. Move it quickly tomorrow morning before Grandmother regrets it."

Despite the imminent separation, Bai Jinzhi’s playful interruption lightened the atmosphere.

Earlier, the Eldest Princess had Nanny Jiang open the storeroom, taking out all the treasures at the bottom of the chests to divide among the granddaughters.

"Second Sister, Second Brother-in-law!" Nanny Jiang greeted Bai Jinxiu and Qin Lang with a smile, leading them inside.

"Second Sister, you’re finally here!" Bai Jinzhao stepped forward, taking Bai Jinxiu’s arm, and sweetly called out, "Second Brother-in-law!"

Qin Lang smiled and nodded at Bai Jinzhao, then formally greeted the Eldest Princess, Mrs. Dong, Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Li, Mrs. Wang, and Mrs. Qi, who had just finished her confinement.

Bai Qingyan suddenly felt warmth in her hands. The infant Bai Wanqing in her arms began to cry loud. Bai Qingyan, usually composed, stood up flustered, "Wet nurse..."

For the first time, she was suddenly peed on by an infant. Though her sisters didn’t mind, Bai Qingyan was at a loss.

Bai Wanqing’s wet nurse quickly took her, smiling, "I’ll take Eighth Young Lady down."

Mrs. Qi covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed, "Eldest Young Lady is always the most mature among us. This is the first time I’ve seen her like this!"

Bai Qingyan blushed, smiling as she bowed and went to change her clothes. When she returned, Qin Lang was just leaving, and they met in the corridor.

"Commandery Princess!" Qin Lang quickly stepped aside, bowing to Bai Qingyan.

Bai Qingyan nodded. "In the future, while we’re not around Jinxiu, please take good care of her, Second Brother-in-law."

"Of course. Rest assured, Commandery Princess, I will protect and cherish Jinxiu for my whole life." Qin Lang’s tone was solemn.

She nodded slightly, initially intending to keep it brief. Qin Lang’s vow showed his affection for Jinxiu. Now, she could leave for Shuoyang at ease.

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