The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 106: Kindness
Chapter 106 Favor
“I just hope that the clan can give our widow of the Duke of Zhenguo a peaceful life after receiving the silver!” Bai Qingyan sighed deeply. “It’s getting late. Let the servants take the three uncles to a safe place! After the Duke of Zhenguo’s funeral is over… my mother will personally send someone to escort the three uncles back to Shuoyang!”
Bai Jinzhi couldn’t hold back her anger when she heard this and stepped forward: “Eldest sister! They treat our Duke’s Mansion like this…”
“In my country, the Duke’s Office would rather the world betray me than betray the world. This is righteousness.”
Bai Qiyun looked at the people in the Duke’s Mansion who wanted to eat them alive, how could he have the courage to stay in the Duke’s Mansion? !
“No… no need! We have our own place to live!” Bai Qiyun held his half cousin’s hand tightly and was about to leave.
“Uncle, although the capital is not far from Shuoyang, it is not close either. It is unsafe for you to go back with 450,000 taels of silver! Before the funeral of the Duke’s Mansion is over, we really can’t spare anyone to escort you three back to Shuoyang. For the sake of safety… it is better to wait until the funeral is over, and then the Duke’s Mansion will send someone to escort you three back to Shuoyang.”
“Eldest sister!” Bai Jin’s eyes turned red with childishness, and he was full of resentment and dissatisfaction.
Without waiting for Bai Qiyun to speak, the old man who had just received the silver said, “The three of us came here for the Duke’s funeral and the Duke’s last wish. Naturally, we have to wait until the Duke’s funeral is over before leaving! But I dare not trouble the Duke’s Mansion with the escort, otherwise I will die of shame.”
Having said that, Bai Qingyan nodded and asked someone to invite Xiao Rongyan to the inner hall for tea to express his gratitude.
Bai Qiyun and the other two left in disgrace under the gaze of the people.
The onlookers couldn’t help but feel that Bai Qingyan was too soft on his clansmen.
“Although I would rather the world betray me than betray anyone, the people of the Bai family have humiliated the Duke’s Mansion so much. How could Miss Bai be so weak in front of the clan when she dared to kill Prince Xin?”
The people who were walking back in groups of three or five, holding lanterns, were talking about it.
“Why are you so weak?! It’s because you have to bow your head under someone’s eaves. Didn’t you hear the Crown Prince’s wife say… after the funeral, the widow of the Bai family in the Duke’s Mansion will return to Shuoyang? What can they do? They are an orphan and a widow, and they can’t force the clan to do it, right?”
At this point, a soft-hearted woman couldn’t stop wiping away tears: “How could the Zhenguogong Mansion, a family of loyal and brave people, end up like this! If the Duke knew, he would definitely die with regrets!”
“Isn’t he going to die with his eyes open? Just now… everyone else was burning incense just fine, but the incense sticks of the Bai family in Shuoyang broke when he was burning! Twice! The candlelight swayed without wind, so it must be the Duke’s spirit appearing!”
“Oh my! It’s already dark, why are you saying this? It’s so creepy!”
“What are you afraid of? The Duke’s family all died to protect us, the people. Could it be that their spirits will harm us even after death? They will protect us even after death. No demon or monster can harm us!”
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The sky had darkened, and the once bustling Red Lantern Street in the metropolis was now shrouded in a hazy fog. One could vaguely see the white lanterns that the common people and merchants had spontaneously replaced, probably to mourn the heroic spirits of the Duke’s Mansion who had died for the country and the people.
The white lanterns on the eaves of the corridor of the Duke’s Mansion swayed gently in the wind.
After a while, snow grains fell like finely ground salt, gently hitting the white satin surface of the lantern, making crackling sounds.
Dong and Bai Qingyan sat in the hall, slowly explaining to Xiao Rongyan the fact that the Duke’s Mansion was only using his name.
“For this matter, our Duke’s Mansion owes Mr. Xiao a favor. I would like to ask Mr. Xiao to play this scene to the fullest with the Duke’s Mansion, okay?” Mrs. Dong said slowly.
Xiao Rongyan put down the teacup in his hand and said solemnly, “Madam, you are embarrassing me with what I said. Although I am dull, I know… Miss Bai saw through my intention of going to Dadu and gave me the opportunity to use the Duke’s Mansion to achieve my goal.”
“Scholars, farmers, workers, merchants, merchants are often looked down upon. The Duke’s Mansion did not look down on Xiao’s background, but helped Xiao. Xiao is deeply grateful. I only hope that the Crown Prince’s wife and the eldest lady will give Xiao a chance and repay him in the future.”
There are only three things that are important to people in this world: power, fame, and wealth.
These three things can be said to complement each other…
With power in hand, you can gain wealth and fame.
Fame can bring power and wealth.
Wealth can also bring fame and power.
The easiest thing to acquire is money, followed by power, and a good reputation is the hardest…
Since Xiao Rongyan wanted to travel around the world with the title of the richest businessman, he wanted to win the favor of the nobles and even the royal court of other countries, so he had to push his reputation to the peak. With a great reputation, no matter which country Xiao Rongyan went to, he didn’t need to spend time trying to get close to those powerful people. As long as he handed over his name card, he could meet anyone.
Especially this time, Xiao Rongyan was related to the Bai family, which was the most famous family in the world for its loyalty and righteousness, which gilded the name Xiao Rongyan.
Bai Qingyan was handing over the opportunity to stand on the shoulders of the Bai family and win a good reputation for Xiao Rongyan… to Xiao Rongyan. This would be of great benefit to him in dealing with the aristocratic families of various countries in the future. With Xiao Rongyan’s intelligence, how could he not understand it?
Dong looked at the handsome and elegant man sitting under the lamp. His eyes were calm and reserved, and the flickering candlelight stained his eyebrows with a layer of warm color. Although he was a businessman, he was not greedy for money. He was elegant and his words and deeds were quite dignified and calm. His voice was mellow and peaceful, which made people feel good about him.
Dong gently held the hand warmer tightly, with a slight smile between her brows, she looked at Xiao Rongyan and nodded.
Xiao Rongyan was a very wise and insightful person. Although his eyes were like a deep spring with no bottom to be seen, Dong could feel that Xiao Rongyan was sitting here and talking to her without hiding anything, speaking directly from his heart, and that he truly accepted the kindness of the Duke’s Mansion.
Dong didn’t expect Xiao Rongyan to repay her in the future. She just liked dealing with smart people without much effort.
“I am also grateful to Mr. Xiao for stopping Prince Xin in the south of the city, and for saving my widow from the Bai family in front of the coffin today.” Mrs. Dong looked at the falling snow outside the door, “The roads are slippery on snowy days, Mr. Xiao, be careful on your way back. Three days later, the Duke’s Mansion will return the 450,000 taels in full. Qingyan, send Mr. Xiao off…”
Xiao Rongyan stood up and bowed respectfully to Mrs. Dong before walking out of the hall with Bai Qingyan.
“Take care, Mr. Xiao…” Bai Qingyan bowed.
Under the brightly lit corridor, a maid holding a lamp was leading the way. Xiao Rongyan and Bai Qingyan walked side by side. Chuntao and a group of maids, together with Xiao Rongyan’s guards, followed not far behind them.
They were silent all the way, but Xiao Rongyan was the first to speak: “I would rather the world betray me than betray the world. I’m afraid that this has already reached your Majesty’s ears. At the latest, the day after tomorrow, your Majesty will make a decision on the matter of Prince Xin.”
Bai Qingyan lowered his eyes and said nothing.
The Duke’s Mansion showed its determination to return to its hometown in Shuoyang to the emperor.