Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Paying a Visit_1

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Qin Shangzhi once told Miss Bai that if she wanted to protect the Duke of Zhen’s household, she should retreat. But judging by Miss Bai’s behavior these past two days, she seemed to have lost her mind over the injury of the second Miss Bai, adopting a stance of preferring to die with honor rather than live in disgrace. This put the entire Duke’s household in a precarious position.

Qin Shangzhi wanted to remind her that being too full of oneself would lead to loss, and overflowing water would spill. But seeing Bai Qingyan’s clear eyes, he feared she had other plans. So he said no more, hoping that this Miss Bai could truly protect her family’s loyalty.

“Eldest Young Lady, that person is…”

“He’s a guest of our household!” she said.

Upon returning to Qinghui Courtyard, she dismissed everyone, stood with her eyes closed in front of the brazier, and recalled the words of Mrs. Jiang before she left.

Mrs. Jiang, a woman of the inner court, couldn’t stir up much trouble. But what about Qin Dezhao?

Qin Dezhao was currently a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue. When news came back from the southern borders about the Bai family’s misfortune and the joint forces of Nanyan and Xiliang advancing towards Sanlang Pass, her grandfather’s deputy general, Liu Huanzhang, requested to go to battle. Qin Dezhao was promoted to Chief of Staff responsible for military logistics.

She suddenly opened her eyes, thinking about the batch of military supplies sent to the southern frontlines two months ago, and felt a chill down her spine.

The army hadn’t moved, but the supplies went first.

Provisions were the foundation of an army.

The Marquis of Loyalty and Courage was responsible for the supply preparations. He must have known there would be issues with the supplies, and perhaps those issues were Qin Dezhao’s doing.

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Second Madame Liu heard that today, because of Bai Jinxiu, Mrs. Dong had already had a falling out with Mrs. Jiang. She was filled with inexplicable gratitude. Only now did she realize that Mrs. Dong had genuinely been thinking about Jinxiu’s best interests when she advised her to reconsider the marriage. She had misunderstood and thought Mrs. Dong held some resentment and was intentionally causing trouble.

That night, after settling Bai Jinxiu, Second Madame Liu brought substantial gifts to see Mrs. Dong. The two sisters-in-law talked late into the night, and it was only with red eyes that Second Madame Liu left Mrs. Dong’s place. Perhaps guided by Mrs. Dong’s advice, Second Madame Liu no longer held all the anger. She was already considering how to arrange Qin Lang’s new residence.

She let out a long sigh and said to the steward Nanny Luo: “Nanny Luo, tomorrow, instruct Nanny Pang to pick some reliable and hardworking maids and servants from the household to be sent to the new residence that His Majesty granted to my son-in-law. Also, have Nanny Wan find Matchmaker Wang to pick some good ones to send there!” _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

“Rest assured, Second Madame. I will handle it properly!” Nanny Luo supported Second Madame Liu as they walked to her courtyard.

“Nanny Luo, there is something I need to discuss with you. You’ve served by my side for many years, and your family is here under the Duke of Zhen’s household. But concerning Jinxiu… I am truly worried. As her mother-in-law, I can’t always be at my son-in-law’s new residence. So I want you to stay by Jinxiu’s side for now and help her out. I trust no one but you! You are the only one who can manage the chief attendants and stewards given to Jinxiu as dowry.” Second Madame Liu stopped and patted Nanny Luo’s hand.

Nanny Luo was moved to tears by Second Madame Liu’s words and nodded repeatedly: “Don’t worry, Second Madame. I watched the second young lady grow up! I will definitely help the young lady well! Besides, the Eldest Princess, the Princely Heir’s wife, our eldest young lady, and third young lady will all risk their lives to protect our second young lady!”

Second Madame Liu gripped Nanny Luo’s hand firmly, and the two of them walked back through the snow, their footsteps deep and shallow.