Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Welcoming the Bride_1

Bai Jinxiu saw the entirely white sword sheath, carved with the Bai family's military totem. She quickly stood up, walked briskly to the brocade box, and carefully took out the sword, gripping it in her hand, her heart racing. "Qingfeng Sword?!"

This was the Bai family's heirloom sword!

Back then, after her eldest sister got injured on the battlefield and lost her engagement to the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage's family, their grandfather was worried that Bai Qingyan would be stubborn and remain unmarried for life. He was also concerned that the sisters-in-law wouldn't get along with Bai Qingyan, so he specially passed the heirloom sword to her.

Bai Qingyan tucked Bai Jinxiu's stray hair behind her ear and gently said, "The Marquis's wife is the stepmother of the Princely Heir. It's inevitable that there will be conflicts. Remember, you should never have to compromise on everything. The Duke of Zhen's family stands behind you."

In the previous life, Bai Jinxiu died on her wedding day and never entered the Marquis's household. Afterwards, Qin Lang, the Princely Heir of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, married the soft-hearted second daughter of the Chief of Staff. She was bullied by her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law until she died of illness before the age of thirty.

Listening to Bai Qingyan's heartfelt words, Bai Jinxiu, who was anxious about entering an unfamiliar environment, felt comforted to the point of tears.

Bai Qingyan pulled out a handkerchief to wipe Bai Jinxiu's tears, but Bai Jinxiu held her hand instead. She stepped closer to Bai Qingyan, lowered her voice seriously, "His Highness, King Liang, is deeply in love with you. He will surely cherish and protect you. Don't miss out on such a good marriage!"

Bai Qingyan recalled how, in her previous life, Bai Jinxiu had begged King Liang to protect her well and not fail her. Overwhelmed with emotions, her eyes turned red. "Quickly apply your makeup!"

At Si time, the sound of firecrackers was heard at the mansion's entrance.

Bai Qingyan glanced up toward the partition outside and rubbed her fingers on the teacup.

"Oh dear, what should we do? The Second Young Lady hasn't finished her makeup yet!"

"This young gentleman from the Marquis's household is too anxious! Why did he arrive half an hour earlier than the scheduled time?"

"Oh no! The earrings can't be found..."

"The bridal veil?! The bridal veil is missing too!"

Inside the boudoir, the maids and nannies were in a frenzy, searching for things everywhere.

As expected, just like in her previous life, the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage's wedding carriage arrived half an hour ahead of schedule. The elder relatives who were supposed to block the door were likely gambling in some remote place.

However, it didn't matter. Bai Qingyan had already arranged for their fourth sister, Bai Jinzhi, to guard the main gate with a chessboard ready. Today, their Duke of Zhen's mansion must not, like the previous life, have no one blocking the door, letting Bai Jinxiu leave an hour early and lose her life.

At this moment, the bridegroom, the Princely Heir of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage, Qin Lang, dismounted at the front gate of the Duke of Zhen's mansion. The young, handsome lad exuded exceptional charm, his face beaming with joy, likely due to the celebratory occasion.

The marriage of the Duke of Zhen's daughter to the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage was the most anticipated joyous event in Dadu City before the Year-end. All the famous playboys of Dadu City followed Qin Lang to join in the wedding festivities.

"Our young Duke Qin is having it too easy, marrying the Duke of Zhen's daughter while the seventeen young masters of the Bai family are away fighting in the southern border!" cried Lu Yuanpeng, the youngest legitimate grandson of the Right Prime Minister.

Because Bai Qingyan's grandfather, the Duke of Zhen, and her grandmother, the Eldest Princess, were still alive, and since the Eldest Princess did not reside in the princess's mansion but lived instead in the Duke of Zhen's mansion, the Bai family had never split into separate households. This is why the Bai family's younger generation was collectively referred to as the seventeen young masters.

Usually, Lu Yuanpeng was close to the Bai family's seventeen young masters and made jokes without reservation. "Everyone, all say the Bai family's army of the Duke of Zhen is invincible, entering enemy territory as if walking into an uninhabited place. Today, as we come to the Duke of Zhen's mansion to welcome the bride, let's also experience what it's like to enter an uninhabited place. Everyone, charge! Let's snatch the bride!"