The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 667: Hold it
Chapter 667: Hold On
The eldest princess clenched the tiger-headed cane in her hand and sighed, “She is afraid that her mother in Shuoyang will worry, so she is in a hurry to return to Shuoyang… just walk slowly on the road! Otherwise, she will be exhausted if her body is in Dadu… but her heart is in Shuoyang.”
“Why not bring the lady to the capital city?” the prince suddenly said.
The eldest princess shook her head and said, “At that time, the Bai family returned to Shuoyang. Not to mention that the Bai family cannot do without my eldest daughter-in-law, if she returns to Dadu, others will inevitably say… His Majesty is seriously ill and handed over the government to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is paving the way for his trusted Princess Zhenguo to return to Dadu, which is not good for the Crown Prince! After all, His Majesty is old and sometimes he is suspicious. Why should His Majesty doubt His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for such a small matter!”
The eldest princess spoke very beautifully, and it seemed that she was completely considerate of the crown prince.
The prince was more grateful to the Bai family and nodded: “But the journey back to Shuoyang will not be peaceful. I will ask my personal guards to escort the princess.”
“Thank you, Your Highness!”
When Chuntao heard that the eldest girl had returned, she hurriedly warmed the bedding and ordered someone to prepare a few hot water bottles. The floor heater was just about to start, but there was still no heating at all, so Chuntao had to ask someone to light a charcoal basin and bring it in.
It was already October 20th, and the weather in the capital city had grown cold. The leaves in the yard had turned yellow and withered, and they rustled down when the wind blew, creating a desolate feeling.
At this time of year in previous years, Mrs. Dong had already ordered Qinghui Courtyard to light up the ground heating pot and charcoal basin, and also prepare the hot water bottle.
This year Bai Qingyan’s health has improved, and Bai Qingyan said there was no need to prepare so early, so Chuntao did not prepare either. Who could have thought that their eldest girl would suddenly suffer such a serious injury again.
It was fine a few days ago, but Chuntao felt a slight chill while sitting in the house just now. It was going to rain again, and the autumn rain brought cold weather. The girl was still injured…it was better to get ready early.
Soon, the sedan chair entered the yard. Chuntao hurried forward and together with Bai Jinzhi, they helped Bai Qingyan into the house, untied his cloak, and placed Bai Qingyan on the couch.
Chun Tao stuffed a small heater into Bai Qingyan’s arms and poured her a cup of hot water: “Miss… chest tightness? Do you want to see Doctor Hong?”
As soon as Chuntao finished speaking, Mrs. Hong arrived.
Doctor Hong examined Bai Qingyan’s pulse seriously and knew that Bai Qingyan was recovering well, but it didn’t show on his face… He just said that he would give Bai Qingyan a new medicine tomorrow, told Bai Qingyan to have a good rest, and then left with the medicine box.
Bai Jinzhi tucked in the quilt for Bai Qingyan with red eyes and said with a sob, “Eldest sister, you should have a good rest.”
“Is Uncle Ping outside the yard?” Bai Qingyan asked.
Chun Tao nodded: “Guardian Lu came with the sedan chair and is still waiting outside the courtyard.”
The matter was over. Lupin knew that Bai Qingyan had more instructions, so he didn’t leave.
Sure enough, not long after, Chuntao came out from the upper room of Qinghui Courtyard, opened the curtain and called Lupin in.
Through the screen, Lupin saluted Bai Qingyan.
Bai Qingyan did not avoid Bai Jinzhi and instructed Lu Ping: “Uncle Ping, go to see Li Mingrui privately and tell him that Liu Ruofu’s sincerity is not sincere. Ask him to find a way to rescue Wang Qiulu and settle her down. This is also my sincerity in accepting his surrender.”
Lupin frowned, “If we rescue Wang Qiulu and hand her over to Li Mingrui… Li Mingrui might use Wang Qiulu to harm the eldest girl and the Bai family!”
After all, their eldest daughter went to the prison to see Wang Jianghai and Wang Qiulu today. If they let Li Mingrui rescue Wang Qiulu… and let Li Mingrui settle this person, what if one day in the future, Li Mingrui claims that it was their eldest daughter who ordered him to rescue this treasonous traitor without the knowledge of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and also coerced Wang Qiulu… and put the blame of Prince Xian’s rebellion on the eldest daughter?
“I have made it very clear to Wang Qiulu that if he remembers who his master is, he can live. If he betrays his master… I will send him to see his father. I think this will be fair to Fourth Uncle!” Bai Qingyan’s eyes were cold and solemn. “Uncle Ping, don’t worry. I dare to let Li Mingrui do it, and I can catch Li Mingrui.”
Lupin suddenly remembered that Bai Qingyan asked him to break the leg of Li Mingtang, the youngest son of Li Mao, the Left Prime Minister. He gritted his teeth and responded that the eldest girl in their family never did anything without confidence and always had a backup plan, so he didn’t need to worry too much.
Lupin replied yes and left Seikiin.
Bai Jinzhi was still a little confused, but seeing that Bai Qingyan looked tired, she controlled her temper and did not ask any further questions. There was a heavy sadness between her brows that was not in line with her age. She gently told Bai Qingyan to have a good rest and then left.
Lian Chuntao was surprised. She held a hot towel for Bai Qingyan to wipe her hands. “This time, the fourth girl was able to control her temper and didn’t ask any more questions.”
“Xiao Si will eventually grow up.” Bai Qingyan leaned against the hidden bag, wiped his hands, and held the silver-carved hand warmer that he had been used to for many years, feeling a sense of familiarity.
“There shouldn’t be any more trouble at this hour. I’ll prepare some water and wait for the young lady to rest!” Chun Tao said distressedly, “The young lady is about to return to Shuoyang. She must take better care of her complexion so that the lady won’t be too distressed when she sees you.”
Bai Qingyan nodded, knowing that Chuntao was advising her not to read anymore tonight.
After helping Bai Qingyan wash and lie down, Chuntao lowered the bed curtains and the emerald brocade curtains hanging on the gilded bronze hooks. She carefully checked the window lattices to prevent cold wind from rushing in through the window gaps and hitting their eldest daughter.
After turning off the lights, Chuntao carefully left the upper room to get hot water for washing, and then came back to keep watch.
Chuntao had just walked away for a moment when the two doors made a slight sound and a pair of soft-soled boots stepped into the room. Bai Qingyan opened his eyes.
She pretended not to know, raised her hand and gently lifted the bed curtain. Through the gap in the emerald brocade curtain that had never been drawn tightly, she saw a vague figure behind the gauze screen in the outer room where only a single light was on.
“Abao, are you asleep?”
The figure stood behind the gauze screen and called out softly.
Bai Qingyan was so shocked that he pulled aside the bed curtain. He wanted to prop himself up, but he touched his injured arm and gasped in pain.
Xiao Rongyan couldn’t hold his temper, so he walked around the screen, opened the curtain, took two steps at a time, walked to the bedside, supported Bai Qingyan who was about to get up, and placed a hidden bag behind her waist.
After not seeing each other for many days, although Bai Qingyan looked much better than the day he was shot by an arrow, his face was still very pale.
Their eyes met, and Bai Qingyan’s ears turned red: “Why did you break in at night again?”
These words sounded like a reproach, but there was a smile in Bai Qingyan’s eyes.
“I’ve been visiting you for a few days, but you’ve refused me entry because I was half asleep.” Xiao Rongyan held Bai Qingyan’s slender wrist, gently stroking it, staring at her with a smile, his mellow voice was a little soft, low and bewitching, “It’s really… I miss you so much, and today I happened to see you go out, and who knew that the prince would send you back later, so I had no choice but to do this.”
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