Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Betrayal_1

Then later, a crisis occurred at the border. Grandfather took Father and Second Uncle to the front line. When they returned in triumph three years later, they sought out that girl again, only to learn that a flood had ravaged her hometown years ago. Everyone believed that girl had died.

A few years ago, who would have known that the girl, carrying a boy, approached the side gate of the Duke of Zhen's residence? Seeing Second Son and Daughter-in-law living harmoniously, the Eldest Princess did not want the Duke of Zhen's residence to be disrupted by this matter. She hid it from everyone and sent the person directly to her own estate to raise.

Bai Qingyan felt her temples throbbing.

Thinking about the previous life when the Duke of Zhen became an empty title. After Second Uncle's illegitimate son inherited the title, he engaged in corrupt practices, seized women by force, and murdered tenants. The Bai family's hard-earned reputation was utterly ruined. Even Shen Qingzhu, who was like a sister to Bai Qingyan, was turned into a beautiful figurine by that scoundrel for others to admire.

Bai Qingyan felt a surge of blood in her heart, as though a mountain was pressing down on her chest, making it hard to breathe. She wished she could immediately hack that scoundrel with a knife!

Bai Qingyan unwillingly asked, "Are you sure it's Second Uncle's child?"

The Eldest Princess looked pale, leaning on a soft pillow, and sighed, "That child looks almost exactly like your Second Uncle when he was young."

Bai Qingyan's hands, hidden in her sleeves, tightened. Her nails dug into her palms. If he wasn't Second Uncle's child, she feared she would have Lu Ping eliminate the threat now.

But, if he was Second Uncle's offspring...

Bai Qingyan felt a sharp pain in her heart. After a moment, she forced herself to make a decision. She then looked at the Eldest Princess. "Then bring him back!"

While the child was still young, maybe proper teaching could change him. Even if he couldn't be changed... it would be better for the child to be in her grasp than in the hands of King Liang.

"Alright, bring him back. Grandmother will raise him herself!" The Eldest Princess firmly grasped Bai Qingyan's hand. "As for your Second Aunt, Grandmother will speak to her after your Second Sister returns."

Bai Qingyan nodded, her fingertips cold. She forced down the nausea and revulsion, not letting her thoughts wander. She began discussing her plans for Bai Jintong with the Eldest Princess.

"Grandmother, after careful consideration, I believe the Bai family should have a retreat plan. Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, let alone the Bai family."

"Tell me what you have in mind."

"Grandmother, do you remember that third sister, Jintong, once helped my mother manage the household and increased the shop's income by thirty percent within half a year? My mother joked that if Third Sister went into business, she would become as wealthy as Xiao Rongyan, the richest man."

The Eldest Princess nodded, remembering that because of this joke, Bai Jintong indeed had the idea of going into business. The Duke of Zhen was furious, declaring that no Bai family child would degrade themselves by becoming a merchant.

"Grandmother, if Third Sister wishes, we could pair her with a loyal and capable steward. Let Third Sister disguise herself as a man and demonstrate her talents, secretly accumulating wealth."

"Secretly accumulating wealth?" Kid, what are you planning? You..." The Eldest Princess looked at Bai Qingyan in astonishment, her hand trembling slightly. "Are you planning a rebellion?"

The Eldest Princess gripped Bai Qingyan's fingertips so tightly that it hurt. Bai Qingyan shivered and was stunned.