Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 535 - 532: Hatred Poison _1

Chapter 535: Chapter 532: Hatred Poison _1

Fortunately, Bai Qingyan was placed in a courtyard by Madam Dong. It only took a few steps for Chun Tao.

Deep down, Chun Tao despised Qiu Huan and felt endlessly relieved... Lucky she followed the young lady to Dengzhou. Who knows what kind of monsters would serve by the young lady’s side otherwise.

"Princess!" Qiu Huan saw Chun Tao leave and hurriedly kowtowed to Bai Qingyan. "It really wasn’t me! I just wanted to serve the princess well without any ulterior motives. Sister Chun Tao feared I’d steal your favor and tripped me up. I... I..."

Qiu Huan’s voice grew smaller as she saw Bai Qingyan’s cold and indifferent gaze. In the end, she couldn’t even lift her head and knelt there, trembling in silence.

Nanny Wang, upon hearing Bai Qingyan call for her and seeing Chun Tao’s unpleasant expression, felt a pang in her heart. She suspected her niece might have caused some trouble.

She put down her chores and hurried towards Bai Qingyan’s room. Upon entering and passing through the swinging pearl curtain and the Xique rosewood screen, she saw Qiu Huan kneeling on the ground.

Nanny Wang’s heart sank. She quickly lifted the pearl curtain, bypassed the screen, and entered.

Upon hearing the sound of the curtain, Qiu Huan trembled. Seeing it was Nanny Wang, she immediately sought help with her eyes.

Nanny Wang glared at Qiu Huan, then bowed to Bai Qingyan. "Cousin!"

"Nanny Wang, take this maid back!" Bai Qingyan’s tone was indifferent.

"Yes!" Nanny Wang dared not ask more. She only said, "Early tomorrow, I will bring a few smart ones for you to select."

"Being smart isn’t crucial. I prefer someone honest and with a good heart who doesn’t gossip or stir trouble." Bai Qingyan continued leafing through the ancient book in her hand. "This time, for your sake, I’ll let her off. Nanny, don’t let this maid serve my grandmother. She’s too old to handle such turmoil."

Nanny Wang immediately understood that Bai Qingyan had discovered the relationship between her and Qiu Huan. She quickly kowtowed. "Thank you, Cousin. Rest assured, I won’t let this girl serve Madam Dong. It’s my fault for letting her slip into your side. You show mercy by letting her go, but I won’t! I apologize to you!"

"Please rise!" Bai Qingyan reached out to support Nanny Wang. "You’ve served my grandmother for many years, like half an elder to me. There’s no need for such formalities between us! I understand your character. I’m not blaming you... Take her back and train her well. After all, she was born and raised in our household, unlike those bought from outside. If she makes a mistake, people will blame you."

These words were meant for Nanny Wang. Having spent many years in the inner court, she understood the implications well. This time, Qiu Huan had leveraged her connection to reach Bai Qingyan.

Nanny Wang took Qiu Huan away and mercilessly had her whipped a few times for reflection.

Qiu Huan now deeply hated Chun Tao, guessing Chun Tao must have badmouthed her to the Princess of Zhen. Otherwise, why would the princess expel her?

Little did Qiu Huan know that her actions outside Dong Qingyue’s study... Chun Tao hadn’t mentioned it to Bai Qingyan at all. Not that Chun Tao feared losing face, but she didn’t want to trouble Bai Qingyan with it.

The next day, before dawn, Nanny Wang indeed brought a quiet, honest girl to serve Bai Qingyan.

The little girl was so honest that she followed Chun Tao with trepidation, doing everything Chun Tao asked expertly. It was clear Nanny Wang had a good eye for people.

Mrs. Cui returned from greeting Madam Dong and finished breakfast. After rinsing her mouth with rose scented water, she covered her mouth with a kerchief and spat it out. Her personal nanny then whispered, "Last night, Bai Qingyan replaced Nanny Wang’s niece with a maid personally selected by Nanny Wang."

"She replaced her?" Mrs. Cui dabbed her lips with the kerchief.

"I heard Qiu Huan got a few whips, too."

Mrs. Cui was even more surprised. "Was Qiu Huan not serving well?"

Since Mrs. Cui had arranged her, she naturally worried more.

"Not sure. The one beside the Princess of Zhen, Chun Tao, is very tight-lipped, especially in the old lady’s courtyard, making it hard to inquire! But since the maid is Nanny Wang’s niece, Mrs. Cui can’t be blamed if something went wrong." The nanny beside Mrs. Cui said.

"What are you saying!" Mrs. Cui, dissatisfied, handed the kerchief to a maid and stood up. "I know the cousin’s character well. She wouldn’t blame me. It’s best to find out... If Qiu Huan served improperly, it would alert the household not to repeat it, making the cousin’s stay comfortable. Yesterday, the master mentioned she might leave soon."

Hearing this, the nanny laughed, her face wrinkling, and quickly helped Mrs. Cui out. "Madam is so broad-minded, something I can’t compare to!"

After Bai Qingyan had breakfast with Madam Dong, she heard Madam Dong express her reluctance to go to Shuoyang with her.

Madam Dong placed a piece of red date mung bean yam cake on Bai Qingyan’s jade plate. She shook her hand lightly, laughed, and said, "Your grandmother is old and can’t manage the travel! I need to stay in Dengzhou to rest... When our Kid gets married, I’ll push myself to witness it!"

After speaking, Madam Dong also took a piece of the cake and had a bite. It was a dish made by Nanny Wang herself. When Bai Qingyan was a child, Nanny Wang made it once, and Bai Qingyan loved it. Nanny Wang remembered it and woke up early today to prepare it.

Seeing her grandmother’s warm gaze, Bai Qingyan knew she had made up her mind. She nodded and ate the yam cake.

Madam Dong was pleased to see Bai Qingyan eating a lot. After rinsing her mouth with scented water, Madam Dong wiped her hands with a damp cloth and laughed. "You and your mother both love these delicate flavors! We can enjoy them together!"

In Madam Dong’s eyes, Bai Qingyan was still a child. But this child had to bear heavy responsibilities after her grandfather and father passed away. How could she not feel heartache?

Looking at the elegant and dignified Bai Qingyan, Madam Dong’s eyes couldn’t help but redden. She turned her head to discreetly wipe her tears.

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