Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 525 - 522: Going All Out_1

Chapter 525: Chapter 522: Going All Out_1

Bai Jinxiu said in the letter that the day after she spread the letter from Li Mao, Li Mao entered the palace before the gates even opened. Considering Li Mao’s cunning nature, he must have gone to see the Emperor first to confess about the letter.

Later, a fire broke out at King Liang’s residence, and the Imperial Censor, Old Master Pei, impeached Left Prime Minister Li Mao. After Master Tan and Lord Shoushan closely compared the documents, they discovered the letter was forged. The new Minister of Judicial Review, Lu Jin, held onto it, and Left Prime Minister Li Mao was exonerated. Nonetheless, he still recuperated at home, and it seemed his son, Li Mingrui, no longer frequently visited King Liang’s residence.

It seemed that the Li family held a grudge against King Liang, and the Emperor also became suspicious of Li Mao.

The Lin family from the Imperial Family had always disappointed Bai Qingyan. It was unclear what King Liang did to Li Mao after obtaining the letter, creating a rift between him and the Li family.

Perhaps Li Mao planned to step down early to pave the way for his son, Li Mingrui. However, regardless of who in the Li family remained in the court, as long as the Bai family held the correspondence between Li Mao and the Second Prince, it would be a crime punishable by extermination of the clan. The Li family should not dare offend the Bai family again.

Bai Jinxiu also mentioned the date of the Mid-Autumn Festival in her letter.

The Mid-Autumn Festival was supposed to be a time for family reunion. The Eldest Princess was meditating at the Qing Temple for the nation’s blessings. Bai Qingyan needed to decide whether to send gifts or have Bai Jinzhi return to Dadu City to pay respects to the Eldest Princess. It would also be a good idea to send someone to Dadu City beforehand to pass on the message, allowing Bai Jinxiu to make preparations.

"Miss!" Nanny Tong entered and greeted Bai Qingyan. "The carriage is ready, and we can depart now."

Chun Tao’s eyes brimmed with unsaid words. She finally stepped forward. "Miss, please allow me to accompany you! Otherwise, no one will serve you along the way!"

"Isn’t Qingzhu here?" Bai Qingyan smiled as she looked at Chun Tao, who was filled with worry. "You and Nanny Tong, one with a weak body, the other aged - taking you along would slow the journey if you fall ill due to the hardships of travel."

"If we’re talking about weak bodies, it’s you, Miss. How can you manage without someone to serve you?" Chun Tao knelt before Bai Qingyan. "Please take me along! I’ve even packed a small bundle! I promise to be well-behaved and not fall ill and delay the journey. I beseech you, Miss, to allow it!"

"Yes, Eldest Sister! Take Chun Tao along! Otherwise, Aunt might insist you take Nanny Qin," Bai Jinzhi echoed Chun Tao’s plea.

Bai Qingyan looked at Chun Tao, who knelt on the ground with a pleading expression, and finally nodded.

"Thank you, Miss! Thank you, Miss! I’ll fetch my small bundle!" Chun Tao wiped her tears with her sleeve, hurriedly stood, and left to grab her bundle.

Bai Qingyan burned Bai Jinxiu’s letter and then said to Bai Jinzhi, "Take care of our younger sisters and the aunts while I’m away."

Bai Jinzhi nodded. "Don’t worry, Eldest Sister. Return soon."

Without Bai Qingyan, Bai Jinzhi felt a loss of direction.

Besides Chun Tao, Bai Qingyan took over thirty guards and the newly recovered Shen Qingzhu, accompanied by Lu Ping. Mrs. Dong was somewhat anxious.

Bai Qingyan didn’t let her aunts and younger sisters see her off. Instead, she held Mrs. Dong’s arm and walked towards the main gate while saying, "With Uncle Ping, Qingzhu, and Chun Tao, what is Mother worrying about? Mother, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a family reunion day. Grandmother is still at the Qing Temple. You should plan who will visit Grandmother, and inform Dadu City so Aunt can prepare."

"I have already discussed this with your third aunt. Xiao Ba is too young, and your fifth aunt cannot travel. Your fourth aunt is unwell, so your third aunt will take the fourth, fifth, and sixth children to visit Dadu City to see your grandmother and deliver holiday gifts to the family." Mrs. Dong spoke in a low voice.

The Third Madam, Mrs. Li, was always a social adept. Returning to Dadu City, Mrs. Li knew how to manage social interactions very well.

"Mother could consider leaving the fourth child in Shuoyang. In my absence, if Bai Qingping and Shen Yanzong can’t make decisions about the training, someone must be there to decide," Bai Qingyan said.

Hearing this, Bai Jinzhi, walking beside Bai Qingyan, felt an even greater weight on her shoulders.

"That’s true!" Mrs. Dong agreed, stepping with Bai Qingyan over the threshold.

Hearing the sound, Bai Qingping turned and bowed deeply towards the entrance of Bai Mansion. "Madam, Princess, Commandery Princess!"

Outside, Bai Qingping always addressed Bai Qingyan as Princess, never overstepping.

"I leave the training to you while I’m away. If unsure, consult with the Fourth Young Lady." Bai Qingyan instructed Bai Qingping, "Keep a close watch on Cai Ziyuan, who was sent to teach the new soldiers literacy, and the Li family guard who joined the new camp with him. If they cause any trouble, don’t hesitate to deal with them."

"Understood!" Bai Qingping replied respectfully. "Qingping will escort the Princess out of the city."

Bai Qingyan nodded and turned to bow towards Mrs. Dong, "Mother, I am leaving."

"Alright!" With a rolling throat, Mrs. Dong still felt worried, even knowing her daughter was merely visiting family. "Be careful on the road. Send word when you arrive."

Bai Qingyan nodded, her eyes falling on Bai Jinzhi. "Take care of the household!"

"Don’t worry, Eldest Sister!" Bai Jinzhi clasped her hands in salute. "I will do my best!"

Bai Qingyan patted Bai Jinzhi’s head, then boarded the carriage. Shen Qingzhu also saluted Mrs. Dong and Bai Jinzhi, quickly leaped onto his horse, and joined Lu Ping at the lead.

"Madam, rest assured, I will take good care of Miss!" Chun Tao vowed to Mrs. Dong.

Mrs. Dong nodded. "I know you are good. Go ahead!"

Chun Tao lifted her skirt hem and hurried onto the carriage.

Bai Qingping saluted Mrs. Dong and Bai Jinzhi again, then followed onto the carriage, escorting Bai Qingyan out of the city.

On the road, Bai Qingping rode alongside the carriage, speaking softly to Bai Qingyan, who lifted the curtain with one hand.

"In the past, the Bai family clan members were seen as useless because they followed bad examples, indulging in pleasure and relying on the clan. Now, we’ve gradually started using some clan youths. Father borrowed our new camp management methods, rewarding the diligent and punishing the lazy. Nowadays, the clan members strive to do well, hoping to impress you for a bright future, becoming much more dedicated!" Bai Qingping mentioned the current state of the clan, a smile finally appearing on his face.

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