Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 1557 - 1552: How Did You Answer?

Weisu added a sentence after finishing his words: "However, Weisu will arrange for the message to be delivered to the master in the shortest possible time! Please rest assured, Third Young Lady!"

Bai Jintong furrowed her brows and said, "Arrange this matter quickly! But I really don’t need your help here, the Eldest Young Lady has already given me enough personnel, many of whom are unknown to others! Go!"

"Yes!"

The window lattice shook, and Weisu briefly met with Bai Jintong. Unable to say much, he disappeared into the dazzling lantern-lit nightscape of the Chongyan Tavern in Yan all before those shadowing Bai Jintong could arrive.

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On January 20th, the third year of Yuanhe, the Emperor of Zhou departed from Anshun City to return to Zhou.

On February 1st, the third year of Yuanhe, King Gaoyi led the Bai family army to escort medicinal herbs and provisions to Bianjing, resting there to await the Emperor of Zhou.

On February 3rd, the third year of Yuanhe, the Emperor of Zhou arrived in Bianliang, greeted by residents lining the streets.

The wind in Bianliang City was mild, but the sky was overcast with a drizzle of snowflakes, hinting that heavy snow might soon follow based on past experiences.

Inside Bianliang City, outside Bai Qingyan’s temporary residence, Bai Jinzhi was anxiously waiting for her Eldest Young Lady. As soon as she spotted Bai Qingyan’s carriage coming into view, Bai Jinzhi joyfully ran down the steps of the residence, heading toward the carriage...

Next to the carriage, Wei Zhong saw Bai Jinzhi and greeted her with a smile as she leapt onto the moving carriage, slipping into the warm compartment inside: "Eldest Sister..."

Bai Qingyan, who was leaning against a hidden pocket reading, set down the ancient text. Watching the ever-energetic Bai Jinzhi, she recalled Lu Yuanpeng accompanying her to Yan Kingdom. Before she could ask, Bai Jinzhi pulled a letter from her sleeve handed by Mrs. Dong to Bai Qingyan: "Eldest Sister, this is from Aunt, she asked me to bring it to you before I left!"

Bai Qingyan opened the letter. Inside, it was filled with motherly news about Kangle and Xile and reminders for her to take care of herself. It also mentioned rumors circulating in Dadu City about Bai family’s third lady, Mrs. Li... mistreating a concubine’s daughter, and some even said that the third Young Lady had done something to displease the current Emperor, which was why she was not given a title.

People wondered why the Bai family women, who never showed cowardice on the battlefield even when injured, would suddenly refuse to be seen with just a facial injury, not even wanting to return to the battlefield.

Bai Jinzhi also complained about this matter: "Originally, many came to visit my mother to find out about the possibility of an arranged marriage with Third Sister, but this rumor spread out of nowhere, and now everyone says Third Sister made a mistake. Not a single person is proposing for marriage! Eldest Sister, I also think it’s unfair that in our family only Third Sister hasn’t been given a title. How about this time when we return to Dadu City, we secure a title for Third Sister? If it doesn’t work... I don’t mind not having a title, let Third Sister be the King of Gaoyi!"

Listening to the sound of snowflakes hitting the elm carriage, Bai Qingyan raised her hand and tapped Bai Jinzhi’s forehead lightly: "Stop making comments like that! You think I can’t tell..."

Bai Jinzhi rubbed her forehead with a frown: "Eldest Sister, you’re being unfair to Third Sister!"

"Don’t worry, the title will naturally be bestowed to your Third Sister!" Bai Qingyan said with a smile. "It’s just not the right time yet!"

For the Bai family, and for Zhou, Bai Jintong works the hardest. How could Bai Qingyan forget? When Bai Jintong returns in glory, it will be time for her title conferment.

The title, Bai Qingyan had long decided, was to be King An...

Because of Bai Jintong’s information gathered while traveling around, Zhou captured several opportunities. The ink powder was also something Bai Jintong had someone bring back. With such a king, the nation achieves stability and prosperity!

Therefore, the name An Kingdom is well deserved for Bai Jintong.

"Hehe! With Eldest Sister’s assurance, I feel relieved!" Bai Jinzhi said with a smile, warming her hands over the fire basin. Having grown up with Bai Jintong since childhood, though Bai Jintong was born of a concubine, she was raised as a daughter by Mrs. Li, who treated her like her own. Mrs. Li knew Bai Jintong wasn’t on the mountain, having been sent out by Bai Qingyan, but could not chase to ask about it due to unspeakable deeds. Her motherly love thus was vented on Bai Jinzhi whenever she was around, constantly preening her.

Bai Jinzhi sincerely missed her Third Sister and wished for her return, which brought a pure desire forward. Third Sister is the oldest; should there be marriage proposals, she will be first — able to withstand some pressure from Mother on her behalf.

Helping Bai Qingyan off the carriage, Bai Jinzhi then saw Lu Yuanpeng standing at the entrance of the residence. Having grown taller since their last meeting and now more composed, perhaps due to his engagement, he greeted Bai Qingyan with respect, unlike his affectionate addresses during childhood days where he used to lovingly call Bai Qingyan as Bai Family Sister: "Your Majesty..."

With regal grace and serene elegance, Bai Qingyan chuckled softly with the same warmth as usual: "Rise, no need for such formality!"

Only then did Lu Yuanpeng lift his head, stepping aside to let Bai Qingyan in, accompanying her inside while saying: "This residence belongs to the commander guarding the city from our Zhou, the servants are old acquaintances from Dadu City, and since it’s only a three-year term, no families have been brought here, so the inner courtyard remains quiet. King Gaoyi and I arrived early. Upon discovering a court resembling Qinghui Courtyard in Dadu City, King Gaoyi had it restored inside out."

"Xiaosi has been thoughtful!" Bai Qingyan affectionately patted Bai Jinzhi’s head.

"That’s right..." Bai Jinzhi didn’t show any humility.

As they stepped into the courtyard, Bai Qingyan observed the resemblance to Qinghui Courtyard, though not as meticulously crafted as what her grandfather had painstakingly created, its layout and size were similar.

The journey became less tiresome for Bai Qingyan switching from horse to carriage. After washing and changing, she had Bai Jinzhi accompany her for lunch, sending Wei Zhong out with the servants.

She placed a chopstick of crispy duck onto the gilded plate before Bai Jinzhi, asking, "Since Lu Yuanpeng is now engaged, how do you feel about Sima Ping?"

Bai Jinzhi, caught by surprise while drinking soup, almost choked and stared wide-eyed at her Eldest Sister: "Eldest Sister, why do you ask the same as Sima Ping?"

Hearing this, Bai Qingyan put down her chopsticks: "Sima Ping has shown his feelings to you? That’s quite something..."

"It was when the news of Lu Yuanpeng’s engagement to Wei Bugong’s eldest daughter spread, Sima Ping visited our home to discuss Lu Yuanpeng’s engagement and asked if I’d be upset if it were him engaged instead..."

"How did you respond?" Bai Qingyan probed further.