Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 258

Chapter 258: Chapter 256: Those Who Desire a True Friend_1

Chapter 258: Chapter 256: Those Who Desire a True Friend_1

Mr. Fang turned around, glanced at Qin Shangzhi, who was negotiating with the Crown Prince’s residence about how to handle the sacred deer in the distance, and a hint of displeasure showed in his eyes. He lowered his head and got into the carriage.

Lu Yuanpeng held onto the reins for Bai Qingyan, watching as Bai Qingyan and her sister, Bai Jinzhi, mounted their horses. He craned his neck and shouted to Bai Qingyan again, “Sister Bai! I will definitely join the army! Trust me!”

The common people had already made way, gazing tearfully at Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi on horseback.

Bai Qingyan smiled and nodded, pulling the reins and spurring her horse forward.

Bai Jinzhi, on horseback, cupped her fists in salute to Lu Yuanpeng, then spurred her horse forward to chase her elder sister.

Inside the Crown Prince’s carriage.

“Liking a girl and sending her love letters and horses directly? I thought you were a cautious man, Rong Yan. Was it you or is it just how straightforward you people from Wei are?” The Crown Prince asked Xiao Rongyan with a smile.

Xiao Rongyan lowered his eyes and smiled, understanding that the Crown Prince was alluding to the incident on the southern battlefield where Yue Shi delivered letters and a horse to Bai Qingyan on his behalf. He had not hidden it at the time, so it was reasonable for the Crown Prince to know.

“Did Bai Qingyan’s foster brother say anything unpleasant to you when he went to find you later?” the Crown Prince asked again.

Although Xiao Rongyan vaguely understood that the Crown Prince likely viewed his gesture of sending letters and a horse to Bai Qingyan as a romantic affair, he wasn’t entirely sure. He smiled and shook his head. “No, he didn’t.”

“Don’t worry, you are my dearest friend. I know your character is impeccable, except for your identity as a merchant. Although I don’t care, the public might look down on you for it. If you truly like Miss Bai and are willing to consider marrying into her family, I can help mediate the situation. After all, the Bai family currently has no male heirs, and recruiting a son-in-law is inevitable. This way, you would not be seen as unworthy of Miss Bai.”

The Crown Prince felt as though he were looking at his future money bag and was naturally willing to help facilitate this good marriage.

It seemed that Miss Bai had now pledged loyalty to the Crown Prince. Xiao Rongyan stroked the jade cicada with his fingers, looking at the Crown Prince with a faint smile. However, he wondered if Miss Bai, with her exceptional vision and grasp, could truly serve this insincere and highly suspicious Crown Prince.

“Rong Yan, since you dared to send letters and a horse to Miss Bai, you clearly understand the Bai family’s situation. Otherwise, how could a mere merchant dare to aspire to marry Miss Bai?”

The Crown Prince’s face showed joy. What he liked most about Xiao Rongyan was that he never overestimated himself and always knew his place.

After all, Xiao Rongyan was the closest friend the Crown Prince had made in years. The Crown Prince pursed his lips and added, “But there is another point you need to think through clearly. Miss Bai’s fate with offspring is shallow. If you marry into her family, there will likely be obstacles if you want to take concubines in the future.”

This comment was genuinely from Xiao Rongyan’s perspective. But Xiao Rongyan laughed and said, “If I can marry Miss Bai, it won’t matter if we have few offspring. We can adopt one. Ultimately, the person to accompany you for life is your spouse. So, in choosing a wife, I value whether we can understand each other for life, seeking a soulmate, rather than focusing on offspring.”

This response surprised the Crown Prince. “Rong Yan, this thinking, I have never heard before!”