Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Chapter 271: Hostility_1

It was rare for his younger brother to meet the girl of his dreams, the Fourth Miss Bai. Murong Yu was naturally delighted to help facilitate this important matter for his brother.

"My eldest sister has already been granted the title of Commandery Princess! His Majesty conferred it personally today..." Bai Jinzhi exclaimed joyfully, "Princess of Zhen!"

"Forgive me!" Murong Yu smiled. "May I ask if the Princess of Zhen would honor us with her presence?"

"Sister..." Bai Jinzhi tugged at Bai Qingyan’s sleeve.

"I’ve heard that the Princess of Zhen has exceptional Go skills. May I have the honor of playing a game with the Princess of Zhen?" Murong Yu, smiling like an aristocratic gentleman, bowed to Bai Qingyan, showing none of the Emperor’s usual aloofness.

Bai Qingyan sidestepped Murong Yu’s bow, glanced at Xiao Rongyan, and seeing the smile in his deep eyes, she agreed.

Murong Yu noticed Bai Qingyan’s glance at his brother, slightly puzzled in his heart.

"Nanny Qin, Chun Tao and Lingzhi will suffice to accompany me and Jinzhi." Bai Qingyan turned and instructed Nanny Qin.

After all, it was someone else’s ship. How could she bring along all her guards and maids?

"Yes!" Nanny Qin nodded and bowed.

Nanny Qin felt at ease with Xiao Rongyan. Although boarding a merchant’s pleasure boat slightly compromised Bai Qingyan’s status, Xiao Rongyan was a benefactor to the Bai family, so...it was acceptable.

Xiao Rongyan’s steward hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Commandery Princess, County Lord, ladies, gentlemen...please!"

Dong Tingzhen glanced at the distant pleasure boat and sighed inwardly. Brother Chang Yuan was still eagerly waiting for his cousin. What should she do?

Seeing this, Dong Changsheng smiled and bowed to Xiao Rongyan, "Then we’ll take advantage of our cousin’s company and shamelessly ask for a cup of wine on Brother Xiao’s pleasure boat."

The two illegitimate daughters of the Dong family were stunned to see Murong Yu and Xiao Rongyan... Only when Bai Jinzhi tugged on them did they blush and follow. But their eyes kept sneaking glances at Murong Yu and Xiao Rongyan, afraid of being seen.

Although Mrs. Song, their aunt, never mistreated the two illegitimate daughters of the Dong family, she didn’t care to teach them either, leaving them to live with their respective concubine mothers. As a result, the two illegitimate daughters were somewhat awkward, lacking the composure and grace of legitimate daughters.

While everyone loves beauty, the two illegitimate daughters of the Dong family were a bit too obvious.

As the First Merchant in the world, Xiao Rongyan’s pleasure boat had two floors and was unparalleled in grandeur in Dadu City.

The lower floor was spacious and luxuriously furnished with redwood furniture. Even the rare, exquisite decorations were authentic pieces from famous scholars. As soon as one entered, the air was filled with fragrance. Luxurious embroidered gauze curtains hung around to block the sunlight, creating an elegant ambiance.

Earlier, Murong Yu had mentioned playing a game of Go with Bai Qingyan. Xiao Rongyan’s steward promptly had a Go board brought over. The maids opened the Go box, served tea and snacks, then withdrew.

Dong Changsheng talked with Xiao Rongyan about Lu Yuanpeng, mentioning that Lu Yuanpeng was kneeling in the ancestral hall again. Xiao Rongyan smiled, shaking his head while holding a teacup.

"Although Lu Yuanpeng is always causing trouble, I do admire him this time!" Bai Jinzhi ignored the tea and nonchalantly nibbled on a snack, looking like she was hungry.

"Bring a cup of milk tea for the County Lord and add more honey," Xiao Rongyan instructed the maid beside him.

Murong Yu’s lips curled into a smile as he placed a piece on the Go board.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao. I’m indeed hungry. The palace banquets aren’t meant for eating! By the time the food is served, it’s already cold..." Bai Jinzhi spoke candidly in front of Xiao Rongyan.

Dong Tingzhen covered her lips and chuckled, "Cousin, do you think palace banquets are for eating?" _{freewebnoveℓ.com}