Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 264

Chapter 264: Chapter 262: A Good Deed_1

Chapter 264: Chapter 262: A Good Deed_1

She sat down on the chair, picked up the tea cup, and looked at her sister’s sparkling eyes. She asked softly, “Want to learn?”

Bai Jinhua nodded vigorously. “May I?!”

“When we return to Shuoyang, first learn horseback riding well with your fourth sister, then I will teach you,” Bai Qingyan said.

“Yes!” Bai Jinhua responded, turning joyfully to look at Bai Jinzhi.

“Nanny Qin, go check. If the banquet is ready, let’s start!” Mrs. Dong turned her head and said to Nanny Qin.

Nanny Qin nodded and walked around the Jinchuibird screen to check and then reported back that everything was prepared.

Bai Qingyan helped Mrs. Dong to her seat. Mrs. Dong smiled and said, “We are all in mourning, so when the two children return, we can’t hold a celebratory banquet. Just having a family meal counts as us celebrating their achievements.”

The Bai family had no male members. Originally, Mrs. Dong planned to invite a few nephews from her natal family to accompany Qin Lang. But who knew, Qin Lang, after sending Bai Jinxiu over, claimed he had some matters to attend to and would come back in the evening to pick her up.

Before the Bai family started eating, a message came from the door, saying that the righteous businessman Xiao Rongyan, who had helped the Bai family before, came to visit.

Xiao Rongyan, although just a businessman, had stepped in to help when the Bai family was being troubled by the clan. He also saved Mrs. Wang, the fourth lady, from almost crashing into a coffin. Both emotionally and rationally, he should be received properly.

Bai Qingyan guessed that Xiao Rongyan’s visit was related to the Crown Prince’s inquiries about Nanyan and her seventh brother Bai Qingjue.

Steward Hao had already invited Xiao Rongyan to the main hall, had someone serve tea to Xiao Rongyan, and asked him to wait a moment.

Xiao Rongyan maintained his graceful demeanor, thanked with a smile, picked up the tea cup, and took a slow sip.

Before long, Bai Qingyan entered from the door, holding Mrs. Dong’s arm. Xiao Rongyan quickly put down the tea cup and bowed to Mrs. Dong. “Madam, Miss Bai.”

“No need for formalities, Mr. Xiao, please sit,” Mrs. Dong said to Xiao Rongyan politely, smiling as she sat down. “I heard from the eldest child that the fourth child troubled you during the expedition. Thank you for looking after her.”

“Madam, you’re too kind!” Xiao Rongyan’s smile was warm, his deep gaze turning to Bai Qingyan. “This visit is to bring some gifts to celebrate the great victory of Miss Bai and the fourth child in the southern border. The gifts have been delivered, so I won’t linger…”

“Mother, I’ll see Mr. Xiao off,” Bai Qingyan said to Mrs. Dong with a bow.

Mrs. Dong was slightly startled, then nodded. “Go ahead, come back quickly!”

Bai Qingyan gestured for Xiao Rongyan to follow.

“Thank you, Miss Bai.”

The two walked slowly along the corridor outside. Chun Tao followed behind with the maids and servants, keeping a respectful distance and not interrupting their conversation.

“After meeting with the Crown Prince today, there were some things he said that I didn’t quite understand. I came specifically to ask you for clarification to avoid making any mistakes in the future,” Xiao Rongyan said.

Bai Qingyan paused, and Chun Tao and the others stopped as well.

She bowed to Xiao Rongyan. “Thank you for your patience, Mr. Xiao.”

“No problem…” Xiao Rongyan’s brows and eyes carried a faint smile, yet he looked extremely attractive.