Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96: Chapter 95: A Gentleman’s Promise_1

Bai Qingyan changed into a new outfit, covering her mourning clothes with a fox fur cloak, bringing only Chun Tao with her, and no guards.

“Mr. Qin…” she lightly bowed to Qin Shangzhi.

Qin Shangzhi promptly performed a long bow: “Miss Bai.”

“Since you are leaving, Mr. Qin, I dare not retain you. I came simply to see you off.” She took the gray bundle from Chun Tao’s hands and handed it to Qin Shangzhi. “A fine horse, a fox fur cloak, and a dagger for self-defense. I wish you a smooth journey and great success.”

Qin Shangzhi felt deeply moved, his lips quivered. Seeing the elegant, noble, yet gentle woman before him, he smiled and accepted Bai Qingyan’s goodwill. “Thank you, Miss Bai.”

“You are too polite, Mr. Qin.”

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Qin Shangzhi clutched the bundle and, with a soft laugh, looked up. “To be honest, Miss Bai, during my recovery at the Bai Mansion, I witnessed your unparalleled wisdom and broad vision. I have often thought of staying to offer my help.”

Her palms tightened slightly as she gazed in slight astonishment at Qin Shangzhi.

But in the end, Qin Shangzhi still chose to leave. If she tried to force him to stay today, he would forever have regrets. _{fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓}

“Mr. Qin, with your great compassion and talent to aid the world, I dare not confine you, a mighty dragon, to the small rear residence of the Duke of Zhen.” She paused, then solemnly bowed deeply to Qin Shangzhi again. “But… if one day I can bear the Qingyan flag of the Bai family and hold a position in the highest hall as a woman, I will make room for you and hope that you will not abandon me, and together we can support Jin’s citizens.”

Qin Shangzhi felt a surge of emotions in his chest. He had not expected such an noble resolve from this woman who had suffered great upheaval with the death of all the men in her family yet still aspired to support Jin.

The Bai family, the backbone of the Duke of Zhen, indeed had a clear and righteous family spirit, standing tall and unyielding, a virtue he admired greatly.

The long-lost youthful passion was ignited within him, a feeling of overwhelming pride surged suddenly. He raised his hand, unable to contain his emotions, “A gentleman’s promise!”

Bai Qingyan smiled and responded with a clap, “A gentleman’s promise!”

She watched as Qin Shangzhi mounted the fine horse brought by Chen Qingsheng and rode away.

She adjusted her fox fur cloak, her eyebrows relaxed.

With Qin Shangzhi leaving Dadu, he might avoid the fate of melancholy and unfulfilled dreams from her previous life.

Outside the city, the cold wind was fierce, and Chun Tao stepped forward to remind softly: “Miss Bai, let’s return.”

“Mm!”

She nodded. Just as she turned around, she heard someone calling her.

“Miss Bai.”