Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98 -97: Retreat and Lay Low_1

At such a young age, to possess such a mind and great wisdom, who could she become with more time?

Xiao Rongyan couldn’t help but think of his mother, his fingers slightly tightening around the jade cicada.

He never underestimated any woman because of gender. He had already thought that this Miss Bai had extraordinary means and an equally extraordinary mind. After today’s tea, Xiao Rongyan not only thought highly of this Miss Bai but felt awe.

His heart surged with passion. If he could have someone like her to assist in the restoration of Yan, how could Yan not dominate the world?

Xiao Rongyan straightened his spine and raised his hand in a more solemn salute than before. “Miss Bai, though your words talk of war and killing, they also reflect the kindness of a benevolent sage. I am filled with admiration…”

Bai Qingyan did not dare to appear presumptuous and respectfully returned the salute.

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Today’s conversations were extremely solemn for Bai Qingyan, giving Xiao Rongyan a little glimpse: The Bai family only protected the people of Jin, not the Lin family’s royal power.

In the Zheliu Pavilion on the northern hill of the city, Xiao Rongyan watched Bai Qingyan leave in her carriage, his heart filled with deep emotions.

This eldest daughter of the Bai family, though a woman, surpassed most men of the world in courage and vision.

During today’s tea at Zheliu Pavilion, Xiao Rongyan nearly couldn’t restrain his desire to invite Bai Qingyan to enter Yan.

But currently, Yan faced internal unrest and external threats. Most of its prosperous lands were lost. The once grand capital, Dadu City, was offered to the Jin Kingdom to ensure the survival of the country.

In such a nation, he did not know if someone like Bai Qingyan, who had both the desire to govern and the capability for war, would be willing to lower herself.

“Master, this Miss Bai seems to know your identity. Will she…”

Xiao Rongyan pulled his cloak tighter, a smile in his eyes. “She won’t. Put away your worries!”

This Miss Bai, having saved him once, would not act ignobly afterward to harm him. Today’s meeting was only Xiao Rongyan’s attempt to learn Bai Qingyan’s motives for saving him.

Now that he knew the eldest daughter of the Bai family had no ulterior motives, he felt a slight sense of disappointment in his heart.

It would be great if she had some purpose. If she had some purpose, there could be exchanges, and with exchanges, they could build a relationship.

“The wind is picking up, let’s go back!” Xiao Rongyan said.

“Master, this year’s Lantern Festival in Dadu City might not be very exciting due to the grand mourning at the Duke’s manor. Why don’t we depart early?” Xiao Rongyan’s subordinate tentatively asked.

“Hmm, go pack…” Xiao Rongyan slowly replied. “We will depart after the funeral of the Bai family at the Duke of Zhen’s manor ends.”

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In the swaying carriage, Bai Qingyan closed her eyes, contemplating the future of the Bai family. The path they should take was becoming clearer in her mind.