The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 97: Retire and crouch
Chapter 97: Retreat and Lay Low
At such a young age, she has such a broad mind and such great wisdom. If she is given more time, what kind of person will she become?
Xiao Rongyan couldn’t help but think of his mother, and his fingers slightly clenched the jade cicada.
He never looked down on any woman because of the difference between men and women. He had always felt that Miss Bai was very capable and had a very cunning mind. After today’s tea, Xiao Rongyan had more than just a new respect for Miss Bai.
His blood boiled. If he could get such a person to help him support Dayan, why would he worry that Dayan could not dominate the world?
Xiao Rongyan straightened his back, raised his hand and saluted, his attitude more solemn than before: “Although what Miss Bai said is about war and killing, it also has the benevolence of a great scholar who sympathizes with the world. Xiao respects you…”
Bai Qingyan did not dare to be arrogant and returned the greeting respectfully.
Bai Qingyan spoke these words today in a very serious manner, which was like a revelation to Xiao Rongyan that the Bai family… only protects the people of Dajin, and does not protect the imperial power of the Lin family.
In the Zheliu Pavilion on the mound north of the city, Xiao Rongyan watched Bai Qingyan leave in a carriage, feeling deeply moved.
Although the eldest daughter of the Bai family is a woman, her mind and character are far superior to those of the men of the time.
Today, while having tea at Zheliu Pavilion, Xiao Rongyan almost couldn’t help wanting to invite Bai Qingyan to join him.
But now, Dayan was in the midst of internal strife and external troubles, and had lost most of its rich territory. Its former imperial capital was given to the State of Jin, which allowed it to survive.
For a country like this, he wondered whether Bai Qingyan, a man who had both the ambition to govern the country and the ability to fight wars, would be willing to condescend to do so.
“Master, this Miss Bai really knows your identity. Will she…”
Xiao Rongyan gathered his cloak and said with a smile in his eyes: “No, put away your worries!”
If Miss Bai could help him, she would not harm him afterwards. Originally, today’s conversation was just Xiao Rongyan’s intention to find out Bai Qingyan’s plan to save him.
Now that he knew that the eldest daughter of the Bai family had no intentions towards him at all, he felt a little disappointed in his heart.
How nice it would be if you had something in mind, if you had something in mind… then you would have interactions, and interactions would allow you to build friendships.
“It’s windy, let’s go back!” Xiao Rongyan said.
“Master, due to the great funeral in the Duke’s Mansion this year, I’m afraid there won’t be much fun to watch during the Lantern Festival. Why don’t we set off early?” Xiao Rongyan’s subordinates asked tentatively.
“Well, let’s go back and pack up…” Xiao Rongyan said slowly, “We will set off after the funeral of the Bai family in the Zhenguo Mansion is over.”
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On the swaying carriage, Bai Qingyan closed her eyes and pondered the future of the Bai family. She had a rough outline in her mind.
Retreat and lie dormant, accumulating strength in secret.
After the funeral of the Bai family was over, she, Bai Jinxiu and Bai Jintong each went their separate ways.
The most important thing right now is how to use the list of people handling grain and grass in southern Xinjiang left by Qin Shangzhi to make King Liang, who is now staying in the dark, take action?
Prince Liang was like a poisonous scorpion hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike. She felt uneasy if she couldn’t deal with Prince Liang before going to southern Xinjiang.
It seems that Marquis Zhongyong and King Liang have no obvious connection, but Bai Qingyan followed King Liang in his previous life, so he naturally knew that Marquis Zhongyong and Liu Huanzhang both joined King Liang’s camp.
Now that the loyal and brave Marquis Qin Dezhao is in prison, I wonder if Prince Liang and Du Zhiwei are worried…
As soon as the carriage arrived at the back corner gate of Bai’s house, Chuntao helped Bai Qingyan get off the carriage. Chen Qingsheng saw Xiao Ruohai leaving with the carriage, and stepped forward and said guiltily: “Miss, it was because I thought this matter was simple and handled it poorly that you were entangled by Mr. Xiao. I will be more cautious in the future.”
Chen Qingsheng is a smart and capable person. It is good that a mistake can make him alert. Bai Qingyan is also afraid that Chen Qingsheng will go too far.
“It’s okay! After all, he owes us a favor. We’re just saying thank you, not getting entangled!” Bai Qingyan was still very satisfied with Chen Qingsheng, “You did a good job with the roster.”
“Mr. Qin has contributed the most to this matter, and I dare not take credit for it.” Chen Qingsheng was very respectful.
“Starting tomorrow, you will follow the Third Lady and obey her orders. I will instruct Butler Hao to let you pick a few suitable helpers. Do your job well in the future… and try to come back with the Third Lady as soon as possible!” Bai Qingyan shook Chuntao’s hand, “Alright, let Chuntao have a good home!”
Chuntao and Chen Qingsheng both blushed.
Chuntao shyly avoided the target and instead saw Nanny Tong who was coming in a hurry.
“Miss, Aunt Tong is here…”
“You go first!” she said to Chen Qingsheng.
Only then did Chen Qingsheng retreat respectfully.
Matron Tong walked up to Bai Qingyan, bowed, and then said, “My dear, the maid from Qingming Courtyard came to report that the two people from Qingming Courtyard packed up the silver, valuables, and the furnishings in the Duke’s room. I heard from Mrs. Wang in the kitchen that they also asked for a lot of pickled meat and dry food. It seems that they are preparing to escape.”
Bai Qingxuan and his mother have always sought benefits and avoided harm. This time when Prince Xin returned to the capital, his attitude towards the Bai family was obvious to all. Prince Xin was the legitimate son… and was the one most likely to aspire for the supreme position.
But today, the eldest princess led the people of the Bai family to the palace gate to force Prince Xin to be killed. Bai Qingxuan is a smart but not so smart person, so naturally he has to find a way to escape. This is all understandable.
“It’s okay, let them go. It’s better to make a big noise so that others know that it was them and their son who insisted on leaving during the Bai family’s funeral.” She thought for a moment and said, “Leave this matter to my two brothers. They just arrived at the Duke’s Mansion, and we need to assign them something to keep them here.”
Nanny Tong immediately understood what Bai Qingyan meant. The Xiao Ruohai brothers had one following the manager of Dong’s dowry farm to learn how to manage business, and the other following the head of Dong’s dowry farm to learn how to manage things. This was so that when Bai Qingyan got married in the future, the two of them could follow Bai Qingyan to her husband’s house and become Bai Qingyan’s best right-hand men. Therefore, they had little contact with the people of the Bai family.
Now that the Bai family has suddenly encountered misfortune, even though the two of them are Bai Qingyan’s foster brothers and are respected by the Bai family’s servants and loyal servants, there are many things they can’t do, and they may not be able to integrate into the Bai family for a while.
Tong Mama supported Bai Qingyan and touched her cold palms. Her eyes narrowed, “Didn’t you bring a hand warmer with you when you went out, young lady? Why are your hands so cold?”
As she spoke, Nanny Tong covered Bai Qingyan’s hands with both hands and angrily scolded Chuntao: “Chuntao, what’s wrong with you?! You usually act calmly and properly, but you know that my elder sister is afraid of the cold, so why…”
“Mammy!” Before Mammy Tong could finish, she gently shook Mammy Tong’s hand and stepped onto the steps of the veranda. “It was me who didn’t let Chuntao prepare a hand warmer. You can’t treat yourself as a sickly person just because you are afraid of the cold. I used to be able to withstand the coldest days of winter and hottest days of summer. Now I’m wearing a fox fur coat, but I didn’t bring a heater. I can handle it. Mammy is too careful.”
Bald author: Thank you for the gifts from all the little ancestors…