Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 200

Chapter 200: Chapter 198: Human Sentiments_1

Chapter 200 -198: Human Sentiments_1

Xiao Ruojiang swallowed back the words he wanted to say to persuade Bai Qingyan to keep the horse. He secretly decided to discuss with his brother when he returned, hoping to find a precious steed for Miss Bai as soon as possible.

Returning to the camp, Bai Qingyan had Xiao Ruojiang summon Bai Jinzhi. When Bai Jinzhi heard that this white steed was for her, her eyes lit up with joy.

“Really?!” Bai Jinzhi reached out to touch Pingan’s mane, but Pingan, with a fiery temperament, blew hot air into her face and haughtily shifted to the other side of Bai Qingyan.

Bai Jinzhi widened her eyes. She had never seen such a temperamental horse before. Despite her astonishment, her eyes were full of delight. “This horse… is quite spiritual! Just like…”

The words “Swift Wind” got stuck in Bai Jinzhi’s throat. Everyone knew that Swift Wind had died saving its master. Its body was never found.

“Eldest Young Lady, I feel no connection with this horse. But it seems fated for you!” Bai Jinzhi genuinely liked Pingan. Her words were sincere. Pingan’s temperament was quite similar to Swift Wind’s. If Pingan stayed by Bai Qingyan’s side, it would be a comfort.

“I remember your uncle promised you that when you set out for battle, he would give you a fine steed like Swift Wind!” Bai Qingyan smiled, gently stroking Pingan’s mane. “This is from your uncle, given by me! Although Pingan is spirited, it can be tamed. I have tested it for you. As long as you can ride it without being thrown off, it will obey you. If you spend time with it and form a bond, it will recognize you as its master!”

She had not fulfilled her promises to A Yu; A Yu had not completed his promises to her either.

Now, even though her father was gone, she could fulfill his uncompleted promises.

Hearing her Eldest Young Lady mention their uncle, who treated her like his own daughter, Bai Jinzhi’s eyes reddened. She nodded in the end, “Thank you, uncle! Thank you, Eldest Young Lady! I won’t decline!”

“Your uncle would be comforted to see you gain Pingan’s loyalty!” She smiled at her younger sister.

Taming and gaining loyalty were two different things.

Taming a horse meant it would follow your commands but not be loyal.

If it recognized you as its master, it would protect you with its life, just like Swift Wind. She hoped that on future battlefields, Jinzhi would have such a horse fighting by her side, giving her more assurance.

“Eldest Young Lady, rest assured! Within three days, I will have Pingan recognize me as its master!” Bai Jinzhi swore confidently.

“I believe in you, Jinzhi!”

Bai Jinzhi’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Bai Qingyan. Every time her Eldest Young Lady voiced her trust, her heart surged with confidence because no one had ever told her they believed in her! Others always saw her as impulsive and reckless, even her mother thought so!

So when her Eldest Young Lady said she believed in her, she was eager to prove herself because she knew from the bottom of her heart that her Eldest Young Lady genuinely believed in her each time. She didn’t want to disappoint her Eldest Young Lady or divert her attention with unnecessary worries.

Xiao Rongyan’s guard rushed back to Mengcheng on horseback, bringing Bai Qingyan’s message to Xiao Rongyan.

Upon hearing that the guard who had delivered the horse to Bai Qingyan had returned, Xiao Rongyan ordered the Map of Rivers and Mountains to be put away and sat by the brazier, letting the guard in.

“Subordinate greets the master!” The guard, bringing in the cold air, knelt on one knee to salute.