Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Adding Trouble_1

Bai Jinxiu nodded, “I only hope Fifth Aunt can give birth to a boy! At least it would help sustain the Bai family’s household!”

When Bai Jinxiu mentioned the word “boy,” she couldn’t help but think of the illegitimate son in Qingming Courtyard, like a bone stuck in her throat. “That illegitimate son of my father…I’ve heard about what happened on the long street. He’s simply a worthless scoundrel! We can’t count on him!”

Bai Qingyan did not want to mention that illegitimate son again and merely said, “You don’t need to worry about that illegitimate son; he won’t cause any major trouble. Whether Fifth Aunt has a boy or a girl is up to fate. We can’t force it! We need to plan for the worst outcome.”

“Then what will happen to the Bai family in the future?” Bai Jinxiu choked.

“When Grandfather… and the others return, Grandmother will ask the Emperor to allow us to relocate the entire family back to ancestral land in Shuoyang. Grandmother will claim to be praying for the blessings of Jin and will go to Qingan Temple for worship, taking your third sister Jintong with her. Grandmother will have Third Sister dress as a man to go out and conduct business, secretly amassing wealth for the Bai family…”

Hearing Bai Qingyan’s plans, Bai Jinxiu felt her heart pound with fear.

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She tightened her grip on Bai Qingyan’s hand, her mind in turmoil, and her words became rash, “Move the whole family back to Shuoyang? I want to go back too! Qin Lang has already moved out of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage’s Household…Shuoyang is a place of outstanding people, perfect for studying! I…”

Compared to staying in Dadu, Bai Jinxiu always felt that being together with her sisters brought more security and warmth.

Bai Qingyan patted Bai Jinxiu’s hand to calm her down before shaking her head, “Leaving aside the fact that you’re already married to Qin Lang, our Bai family…may not be able to withdraw safely back to Shuoyang. If we can indeed withdraw safely, we can’t all leave Dadu City unwatched. Do you understand what I mean?”

Bai Jinxiu was taken aback, vaguely sensing that Bai Qingyan seemed to be planning something, “Eldest Young Lady…”

Bai Qingyan squeezed Bai Jinxiu’s hand tightly, “This time, if the Bai family can withdraw completely back to Shuoyang, someone needs to stay in Dadu to manage things. You have always been reserved and steady. With you in Dadu…Eldest Young Lady can feel at ease.”

Bai Jinxiu pressed her lips together and suddenly understood Bai Qingyan’s intention. Eldest Young Lady was planning for the Bai family’s future. The retreat to Shuoyang was only temporary; in the future, Eldest Young Lady still intended to bring the Bai family back!

Now that she knew Bai Qingyan had plans, Bai Jinxiu would never hold them back. She raised her eyes, a firm and steady look in them, and nodded, “Eldest Young Lady, rest assured. Jinxiu will not disappoint Eldest Young Lady’s expectations. I’ll be here in Dadu City, waiting for you to come back.”

“Big Miss, my cousin is here!” Chun Tao said softly from outside the door.

Hearing this, Bai Jinxiu wiped her tears with a handkerchief, composed herself, and sat properly by the carved bronze stove.

“Let Chen Qingsheng in,” Bai Qingyan said.

When Chen Qingsheng entered and saw Bai Jinxiu there, he hastily bowed, keeping his head lowered and not daring to lift it, “Greetings, Big Miss, greetings, Second Miss.”