Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Assistance_1

Yes, in this life… the Bai family loyal servants were all here!

They had not yet scattered to the ends of the earth to protect her and her sisters’ escape.

Her eyes turned red. In her previous life, her mother had received news that Liu Huanzhang was returning to Dadu to accuse her grandfather of treason. It was the two wet nurse brothers, Xiao Ruojiang and Xiao Ruohai, who protected Bai Jinzhi and took her to the Wei Kingdom.

Bai Jinzhi devoted herself to Wei and became one of its most valiant generals. Xiao Ruojiang and Xiao Ruohai, too, became trusted advisors and generals by her side.

“I am not in a position to meet the two milk brothers at this hour. Nanny, please make arrangements for them to rest well first. They have traveled throughout the night and must be exhausted. We can discuss everything tomorrow.” Bai Qingyan looked at Nanny Tong’s bloodshot eyes and knew she probably hadn’t rested well on the journey.

Nanny Tong nodded. After traveling for a day and a night without sleep, she felt relieved upon seeing Bai Qingyan safe and sound at the Duke’s mansion. Exhaustion then took over. After all, she was old and couldn’t endure such torments.

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As she stepped out, Nanny Tong saw a new face, Yingshuang, sitting under the porch eating pine nut candy. She frowned, feeling it was unruly, and asked Chun Tao, “Has our courtyard got new people?”

Chun Tao looked at Yingshuang with some affection and quickly explained, “I forgot to tell Nanny. Yingshuang was brought into Qinghui Courtyard by Miss. This child isn’t very bright but has great strength. She used to serve Miss Shen Qingzhu. Miss’s intention is that as long as she doesn’t make big mistakes, there’s no need to restrain her too much.”

Nanny Tong nodded in agreement, but she wasn’t very pleased. Rules and order were necessary; even if the Miss wanted to promote Yingshuang, she shouldn’t be sitting so carelessly in the courtyard eating. Others might think the Qinghui Courtyard lacked discipline.

She did not show this on her face but planned to discuss it with the Miss later and start teaching Yingshuang the rules after obtaining her approval. In Nanny Tong’s view, it didn’t matter if Yingshuang wasn’t smart or learned slowly. She could be taught gradually. Favoring her out of pity would only harm her in the long run.

“You should go serve the Miss now!” Nanny Tong said to Chun Tao.

Chun Tao nodded. Upon entering the room, she saw Bai Qingyan taking out a fox-fur cloak and quickly helped her put it on. “Miss, where are you going?”

“To see grandmother.”

When Bai Qingyan entered Changshou Courtyard, she saw the Eldest Princess and Nanny Jiang standing under the eaves lantern. She handed her hand warmer to Chun Tao and quickly walked up. “Grandmother, why are you standing outside?”

The Eldest Princess, her eyes red as if she had been crying, saw Bai Qingyan arrive and smiled. She pulled Bai Qingyan into her arms and pointed to the pine tree in the courtyard. “That pine tree was planted by your grandfather himself! The year we moved into this Changshou Courtyard…”

The Eldest Princess looked down at her granddaughter in her arms, tears mingling with her smile. “Back then, this place was called Rongshou Courtyard! But your grandfather said he did not seek glory, only long life for us as a couple. He changed the name to Changshou Courtyard instead.”