Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 362

Chapter 362: Chapter 359: Suddenly Realizing_1

Lu Ping stood at the gate of the Princess of Zhen’s residence, watching Xiao Rongyan and his servant depart into the distance. He felt a bit regretful. Xiao Rongyan, with his noble and steady demeanor, looked nothing like a merchant. Instead, he seemed more like a well-read scholar, exuding elegance and refinement.

If Xiao Rongyan were not just a merchant, he would be well-matched with their eldest daughter.

Just now, seeing the two walk side by side from behind, they looked like a perfect pair, handsome and beautiful.

Lu Ping retracted his gaze and entered the residence with Bai Qingyan, asking softly, "Eldest Miss, should we investigate that shop assistant?"

"No need. It should have been an accident. After all, no one knew in advance that we would take that road. And I just happened to stop at that inn," Bai Qingyan replied.

Lu Ping nodded and clasped his fists. "I will arrange for someone to spread the news that the Eldest Miss will return to Shuoyang the day after tomorrow."

Bai Qingyan nodded.

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At the residence of Left Prime Minister Li Mao, news arrived that Bai Qingyan would return to Shuoyang the day after tomorrow. He called two advisors to discuss. One advisor suggested taking this opportunity to eliminate Bai Qingyan completely.

But the other advisor believed that Bai Qingyan would not be foolish enough to carry the letters with her. Besides, the Bai family in Dadu had the Eldest Princess, making it hard to infiltrate.

Li Mao sat under the flickering candlelight, listening to the advisors’ endless debate. He tapped the table in front of him. "We cannot act rashly. Even now, we do not know if Bai Qingyan really has those letters. We should test it first while Bai Qingyan is still in Dadu."

The older advisor in green robes said, "Left Prime Minister, I have an idea."

"Let’s hear it," Li Mao said, looking at the advisor in green robes.

"Since we couldn’t get any information from Wen Zhenkang’s wife, and she says she keeps the letters with a reliable person, who is not the Princess of Zhen, we do not know if the Princess of Zhen has those letters. Why not... turn this potential enemy into an in-law?" the green-robed counselor suggested.

Li Mao frowned and waved his hand. "The Princess of Zhen has sworn never to marry. She rejected the Prince of Daliang with this excuse. She would never marry into the Li family."

"Left Prime Minister, I am not referring to the Princess of Zhen. I mean...the Lord of Gaoyi!" the green-robed advisor said slowly.

Li Mao’s brows tightened as he looked thoughtfully at the table.

"The Lord of Gaoyi is of age, and your youngest son is three years older than the Lord of Gaoyi and is not yet engaged. This way, you and the Princess of Zhen become in-laws. Even if she holds those letters, she will not act recklessly," the green-robed advisor explained.

The advisor in white shook his head. "What if the Princess of Zhen and the Eldest Princess disagree with this marriage and hand over the letters to His Majesty or the Crown Prince out of anger?" _{freewёbn૦νeɭ.com}