Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Bold_1

Nanny Tong lifted the curtain and entered with small, quick steps, curtsying as she said: “Young Lady, Xiao Ruohai is here to see you.”

“Please…”

She took off her thumb ring and placed it back into the wooden box, instructing Chun Tao to store it away properly. This was the box she would take with her to the southern frontier.

As soon as Xiao Ruohai entered the room, after greeting her, he immediately informed Bai Qingyan that the Emperor had decreed Bai Jinxiu to be conferred the title of a noble lady of the highest rank.

“I wonder who first mentioned the Crown Prince’s benevolence. Now, the people are praising the Crown Prince’s kindness and His Majesty’s great virtue, acclaiming that the Crown Prince does not forget loyal ministers and is willing to treat the loyalists’ widows well!”

She raised her brows slightly in surprise: “To borrow the Bai family’s name to gain a reputation for benevolence, this doesn’t seem like the Crown Prince’s usual strategy at all! The Crown Prince… must have found a capable advisor.”

She had just used the Crown Prince’s influence to gain a benefit for her second sister. Now, the Crown Prince used her Bai family to bolster his own power and suffered no loss at all.

To the Emperor, this Imperial Edict was originally her request. However, issuing it a bit earlier, before the expedition, allowed him to gain favor with both her and the people. Why wouldn’t the Emperor be happy with such a profitable outcome?

It could be considered… mutual benefit.

Xiao Ruohai nodded in acknowledgment: “Our informants reported that the Crown Prince, who has not yet moved out of the King of Qi’s mansion, hurriedly left for the palace after a brief stay. Only after that did the edict come down!”

Indeed, someone had advised the King of Qi well. The timing of this edict issuance was perfect.

Xiao Ruohai continued: “Now, the King of Qi’s mansion is filled with joy. It is said that after returning to the mansion, the Crown Prince generously rewarded a certain Mr. Qin, who must be the one advising the Crown Prince. This Mr. Qin, whom we now know as Qin Shangzhi, has become a main guest at the Crown Prince’s residence.” _{freewёbnoνel.com}

Qin Shangzhi…

No wonder.

She pursed her lips. She hadn’t expected Qin Shangzhi would eventually end up by the Crown Prince’s side in this lifetime, becoming his advisor.

Qin Shangzhi had great talent. She only hoped that the Crown Prince would not waste such talent this lifetime!

She also hoped that they would never stand against each other. It wasn’t that she feared opposing Qin Shangzhi, but rather that she held some regard for him.

Du Zhiwei was a genuinely malicious person, deep and unscrupulous, hard to guard against. Yet Qin Shangzhi was different from Du Zhiwei. Qin Shangzhi was wise and skilled but inherently kind, a true gentleman.

“If this Mr. Qin is indeed valued by the Crown Prince, he will undoubtedly be seen during the southern expedition. Keep an eye out!” She looked down at Xiao Ruohai. “But, Brother, the journey to the southern frontier is urgent. Are all preparations in place?”

“Rest assured, Young Lady. Our people have been dispatched in several groups and will follow the army without drawing attention.”

Xiao Ruohai left his remaining worries unsaid. They simply had too few masters… The risks for the Young Lady on this journey to the southern frontier were still too high.

Chun Xing lifted the curtain and entered, bowing: “Young Lady, Madam Dong is on her way to the Qinghui Courtyard.”

She nodded and said to Xiao Ruohai: “Thank you for your hard work, Brother.”