Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 401

Chapter 401: Chapter 398: Older Sister_1

The last time Bai Qingyan returned to Shuoyang, she had spent a night at Boyun Courtyard and didn’t find anything dissatisfactory.

Chun Tao placed Bai Qingyan’s favored blue-and-white lotus-patterned tea set on the round table. Looking back, she saw her mistress leaning on the pair of yellow longevity pillows and reading a book. Chun Tao lifted the bamboo curtain and instructed the servants cleaning the courtyard to lower their voices.

Nanny Tong stepped into Boyun Courtyard, hurriedly entered the main room, and saluted Bai Qingyan. "First Miss, he has arrived..."

Nanny Tong referred to Bai Qingping.

She put down the book in her hand. "I will go to see him."

"This old servant will assist you in changing clothes." Nanny Tong turned to fetch some garments.

"No need, like this is fine..." She said.

Bai Qingping sat in the main hall, feeling quite restless. He didn’t know why Bai Qingyan called him alone but understood that perhaps it was because he had settled the mute lady out of guilt, showing that he still retained some goodness compared to other members of the Bai Clan.

Yet, he hadn’t done anything deserving praise, only what a regular person should do.

Understanding this, Bai Qingping felt even more uneasy inside, knowing how disappointed Bai Qingyan was with the Bai Clan.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Bai Qingyan, neatly dressed, step through the door. Slightly startled, Bai Qingping hurriedly stood up and saluted her. "Greetings, Commandery Princess."

Today’s Bai Qingyan was unlike what he had seen before. The last time she returned with her Commandery Princess carriage, splendidly dressed, entering and exiting supported by maids like the noble ladies of Dadu City. Perhaps because Bai Qingyan had ventured the battlefield, her commanding and intimidating aura made him think that was the real Bai Qingyan.

But now, dressed in the simplest and neatest attire, Bai Qingyan truly showed what a commanding presence was. Her calm demeanor still instilled fear in one’s heart.

"No need for formalities, sit..."

Seeing Bai Qingyan stride to the main seat, Bai Qingping nervously clutched his clothing and sat down.

"Regarding the training of troops and eradicating bandits, the Crown Prince and His Majesty are aware and will have the local officials assist the Bai clan in completing it. What are your thoughts on recruiting people?"

A maid served tea lightly and carefully on a black lacquered square tray with gold detailing, then quickly retreated.

"I dare not deceive the Commandery Princess. As for training troops and recruiting, the Bai Clan believes it would be led by you, awaiting your orders." Bai Qingping replied a bit nervously.

"I’m not asking about the Bai Clan, what are your thoughts?"

Bai Qingping raised his head, meeting Bai Qingyan’s deep and calm eyes. "Do you mean this task is for me to handle? But I am still young, what if I fail..."

"In Dadu, boys from the Bai family as young as ten already head to the battlefield. Are you still young?" Bai Qingyan’s tone was measured.