Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Chapter 158: Match_1

“I know! I know everything!” She hugged her mother tightly with reddened eyes, choking with emotion. “Mother, don’t worry. I will come back safe and sound. Please trust me!”

Mrs. Dong handed the white jade pendant, the token of command for the Dong family’s dead warriors, to Bai Qingyan. “This is the symbol commanding the dead warriors of the Dong family.”

She accepted it and said softly, “If I weren’t in heavy mourning, I would have gone to see my grandmother and uncle personally to thank them.”

“Your grandmother and uncle don’t mind these things! You should stay home to pack properly. Be as thorough as possible! Your second aunt just sent over a heart protector made for you before the New Year and asked me to give it to you to take to the Southern Front! I checked it, and the material is quite solid. It’s a good item! Take it with you!” Mrs. Dong tucked a strand of hair behind her daughter’s ear.

“Okay!” She nodded and smiled faintly. “With you, grandmother, uncle, and all my aunts thinking of me, I’ll do my best to return before the New Year in Shuoyang!”

“Good!” Mrs. Dong let out a long breath, feeling infinite melancholy.

After Mrs. Dong left, Bai Qingyan started arranging the affairs of the Qinghui Courtyard.

Nanny Tong, Chun Tao, and Yingshuang were called in quietly, standing properly while Bai Qingyan warmed herself by the copper stove.

“After I leave, listen to Nanny Tong’s instructions, especially Yingshuang!”

The bewildered Yingshuang nodded.

“I have a favor to ask the eldest young lady,” Nanny Tong glanced at the naive Yingshuang and said, “I have no daughters and would like to take Yingshuang as my goddaughter. Although my status is not high, being the steward nanny by the eldest young lady’s side, no one would dare to bully her if she becomes my goddaughter.”

Bai Qingyan hadn’t yet discussed with Nanny Tong her plan to send Yingshuang to her second sister.

“Nanny, I was planning to have you teach Yingshuang for some time. Once the affairs of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage are settled, I would send her to my second sister…”

Nanny Tong was taken aback, then quickly said, “No matter, I was just worried about others bullying Yingshuang.”

“Very well, if Yingshuang agrees, you can discuss this with her!”

Chun Tao’s tears started to flow. She knelt in front of Bai Qingyan, took two steps on her knees, and grasped Bai Qingyan’s knees with her hands. “Eldest young lady, please let me go with you! I promise not to cause any trouble! At least… let me attend to your daily needs, okay?!”

How could she not understand Chun Tao’s loyalty? But she couldn’t take Chun Tao with her to the war zone. In her past life, Chun Tao had died because of her; in this life, she had to keep Chun Tao safe.

“If you leave, who will take care of Qinghui Courtyard for me?” She smiled and helped Chun Tao up, holding her hand strongly. “I only trust you here in Qinghui Courtyard. If Yingshuang leaves and Nanny Tong, who is older, falls ill, what if someone takes advantage? Hmm?”

Chun Tao bit her lips hard, tears falling uncontrollably.

“Don’t worry. I still need to come back to send you off when you get married!” She smiled at Chun Tao.

This was not a joke. She owed Chun Tao a wedding in her past life and had to ensure she got married gloriously in this life.

“Young lady, why are you saying that at a time like this!” Chun Tao choked.

“I have been to the battlefield before. This time, I am merely providing counsel for the Crown Prince. What is there to fear?!”

Knowing her young lady’s determination, Chun Tao could only help Bai Qingyan pack with tears in her eyes, feeling incredibly sad.