Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Chapter 120: A Grand Display of Military Might_Part 1

“Not yet!” Nanny Tong held onto her hand and whispered, “But yesterday, Chun Yan came to me crying, saying she knew she was wrong and wanted to return to serve you. She even slipped a gold bracelet into my hand, which I accepted.”

Inside the vermillion lacquered, intricately carved corridor, the white lanterns hanging under the eaves swayed gently with the wind.

Bai Qingyan held a hand warmer, her expression calm and gentle.

Everyone in the Duke’s residence knew why Chun Yan was moved out of Qinghui Courtyard. Naturally, no one would treat Chun Yan kindly. Without the items and silver Bai Qingyan had rewarded her with, Chun Yan probably wouldn’t even have a sip of hot water to drink.

Watching as the things she owned were almost entirely stolen by those opportunistic servants, Chun Yan finally realized the benefits of Qinghui Courtyard.

Since her rebirth, Bai Qingyan had been pondering how King Liang managed to plant those forged letters in her grandfather’s study in her past life.

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There were not many people who could enter her grandfather’s study. Besides her grandmother, the Eldest Princess, there was only her.

After much thought, she considered Chun Yan, whom she trusted greatly in her past life. Chun Yan and Chun Tao were her most favored servants. If Chun Yan had an excuse to take or return something from her grandfather’s study, she could have hidden the letters there.

When the letters were found in her grandfather’s study in her past life, she had already been sent out of Dadu City by Mrs. Dong. The exact details were unclear and based purely on speculation.

Now that she had set up a trap, she decided to bring Chun Yan back to her side and have someone keep a close eye on her.

After a moment, she spoke softly, “I’ve been craving the flavor of that oil tea the past few days, but neither the big kitchen nor the small kitchen, nor Chun Tao or Chun Xing, could make it taste right.”

Nanny Tong, having lived to understand such nuances, immediately got the hint. “In the past winters, Chun Yan liked to make oil tea and received many rewards from you. Since you miss the taste, I’ll go remind her. It’s the least I can do after accepting her bracelet!”

“Go ahead, nanny! Chun Tao can accompany me to the mourning hall,” she said.

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Upon hearing from Nanny Tong that Bai Qingyan wanted oil tea today, Chun Yan burst into tears and kowtowed to Nanny Tong. “Thank you, Nanny Tong! Thank you for guiding me!”

“It’s not easy for us servants to save up some valuable items. I couldn’t just accept your bracelet in vain.” Nanny Tong’s expression carried a hint of severity. “But let me be clear. If the Eldest Young Lady truly allows you back to Qinghui Courtyard out of sentiment, you’d better behave! If you mess up again… I will deal with you myself. Don’t say the nanny was heartless then.”

“Understood! Understood! Please rest assured, nanny! I will wholeheartedly serve the Eldest Young Lady!” Chun Yan said, handing over a few gold peanuts that Bai Qingyan had rewarded her with the previous year. “This is the last of my personal stash. Take it as my thanks, nanny!”

Nanny Tong accepted the gold peanuts with a small laugh, saying, “The Eldest Young Lady is keeping vigil in the mourning hall. By the middle of the night, she will surely be cold and hungry!”

Chun Yan’s eyes lit up, and she kowtowed deeply. “Thank you, nanny, for the reminder!”

Midnight had just passed.

Bai Qingyan allowed the injured Bai Jinzhi and her three younger sisters to go rest, while she, Bai Jinxiu, and Bai Jintong stayed in the mourning hall. _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}