Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35: 35章:Cherish Blessings_1

He only heard that clear and laughter-filled voice, unhurriedly saying, “Cousin Chang Yuan, there’s no need to be so polite. When my seventeen younger brothers were beginning their studies, I gifted them with Hui ink and She inkstones. Uncle and Aunt treat me like their own child, so I naturally see you as my own brother! It is only because you have won the title of Jieyuan that I carefully selected the quality of the ink and inkstone. If you acknowledge me as your sister, then don’t refuse this gift.”

Upon hearing Bai Qingyan’s words, Mrs. Cui suddenly looked at Bai Qingyan and Mrs. Dong, her heart torn between joy and sorrow.

Although Mrs. Dong did not expect Bai Qingyan to say such things in front of everyone, she had already mentally prepared herself and was not as flustered as Madam Dong and others. She simply sipped her tea calmly.

Dong Changyuan was dazed for a moment before he finally looked up, gazing seriously at his cousin for the first time.

He saw Bai Qingyan dressed in a moon-white plain gauze dress, her eyes clear and her smile both distant and intimate, perfectly balanced without any pretense. Her black hair, as smooth as crow feathers, was partially tied into a neat bun with a white jade hairpin. Despite such a simple and elegant appearance, it couldn’t hide her breathtaking beauty. Her sophisticated and serene demeanor imparted a sense of calm and ease.

Dong Changyuan’s heart inexplicably skipped a beat. He quickly lowered his head, his ears turning red, feeling a faint sense of shame.

Previously, he resented his grandmother for forcing him to marry this cousin under threat and was filled with indignation and reluctance. Therefore, he had harbored ill will against this cousin even before meeting her. Today, he had not given Bai Qingyan a proper look at all.

Who would have thought that his cousin had no intention of marrying him? Her dignified and brilliant demeanor made him feel petty and narrow-minded in comparison.

After having lunch at Dong Mansion, Mrs. Dong and Madam Dong spoke privately for a while before returning home.

Chun Yan, who was feeling distracted, helped Bai Qingyan change into her regular clothes and casually remarked, “Second Uncle’s legitimate second son, his eyes were raised to the skies after merely winning the title of Jieyuan. I saw with my own eyes at the entrance of Dong Mansion that he didn’t even look at you, Miss. It’s clearly a sign of disrespect!”

Bai Qingyan was leaning against the window, propped up by a brocaded cloud pillow, reading a book. She didn’t raise an eyelid as she responded, “And why are you trying to make trouble for Cousin Chang Yuan in front of me?”

Chun Yan’s face turned red from being exposed.

Having learned her lesson from last time, Chun Yan refrained from mentioning King Liang again this time. Instead, she said, “I just think Second Uncle has lofty ambitions. With Miss’s family background and beauty, what kind of noble family wouldn’t want you as their daughter-in-law? How dare they covet you!”

Seeing that Bai Qingyan’s expression had not changed, Chun Yan couldn’t control herself and stepped closer, daring to speak well of King Liang: “Prince Liang doesn’t mind Miss’s status and is truly sincere towards you. That is Miss’s great fortune! You must not waste such luck.”

Ha… Was it really her good fortune?! Bai Qingyan thought to herself how foolish she had been in her past life. Chun Yan’s disloyalty had been so obvious, yet every time Chun Yan praised King Liang’s affections for her, she had believed it.

She closed her book and casually tossed it onto the small table made of chicken-wing wood, toppling the tea cup made of Haitang frozen stone leaf shape: “Chun Yan, you have the audacity to think you can decide my marriage? Who gave you such courage and face?”

Because Qin Lang had an imperial decree to move out of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage Mansion, the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage couldn’t stop him and was very troubled. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}