Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 402

Chapter 402: Chapter 399: Vigilance_1

Mrs. Dong’s tone was flat. She didn’t take Mrs. Fang seriously. She saw that Bai Qingyan had finished the honey steamed ham and gave her some Shuoyang-style pickled vegetables. "As long as I call her over to inquire about relationships, she’ll immediately put on airs and take it upon herself to entertain guests on behalf of the Bai Mansion."

Mrs. Dong took a sip of her porridge and chuckled as she said to Bai Qingyan, "I guess, this Mrs. Fang might even take it a step further, writing invitations for the Bai Mansion under the pretense that I’m not familiar with Shuoyang’s social relationships."

When it came to managing the household, Mrs. Dong was the expert. No matter what trouble arose, nothing could stir up much chaos in her presence.

"Mrs. Fang may not be impressive, but her son is quite good," Bai Qingyan said, looking down as she drank her porridge.

"So, the position of Clan Leader wasn’t given to Bai Qingping’s father but to Bai Qingping himself?" Mrs. Dong looked at her daughter with a smile.

"Since our Bai family has returned to Dadu, it doesn’t matter if the Clan Leader is talented or not. What matters is that they can follow orders."

Bai Qingyan didn’t want to be too harsh. At least, she wanted the previous Clan Leader to see that even though he lost his position, his son took it. It wouldn’t be a battle to the death.

"You don’t need to waste energy on Mrs. Fang. You needn’t send anyone to reply to her. She will understand the Bai Mansion’s intentions. Now that her husband temporarily holds the Clan Leader position, she won’t dare to make a fuss." Bai Qingyan said.

Bai Qingping received the task of training and recruiting soldiers from Bai Qingyan and went home that day to discuss it with his father.

Bai Qihe, who used to be engrossed in ancient texts, listened to his son’s account of the day’s events at the Bai Mansion and earnestly thought about how to properly handle the recruitment task for Bai Qingyan.

"Children in the Bai Clan who are fourteen years old can also participate. This will show the people of Shuoyang that we are sincerely atoning for our sins and remembering the Bai Clan’s ancestral teachings." Bai Qihe said.

Previously, Bai Qihe’s father made all the decisions. Now that Bai Qihe temporarily held the Clan Leader position, he wanted to do something to make amends for the Shuoyang people. It wasn’t about clinging to the position.

Bai Qihe hoped that after Princess of Zhen, Bai Qingyan, returned to govern the Bai Clan, the elders would truly understand their mistakes and genuinely repent.

"Father is right!" Bai Qingping nodded.

Bai Qihe’s gaze fell on his steady son. People said the eldest bore the family burdens while the second son indulged in leisure. However, Bai Qiyun, spoiled by his parents, grew indulgent. Bai Qihe’s eldest son, also spoiled by his grandparents, turned out irresponsible. In contrast, Qingping showed hints of the Bai Clan’s virtues.

Bai Qihe smiled faintly, "Although you are the second son, you are more reliable than your brother. I am reassured! It’s rare that the Commandery Princess values you. You must work diligently for her. Now, our Bai family can only rely on her. Of course, I’m not asking you to flatter her. Just remember, the Bai family should unite under the Princess, striving for glory. Don’t repeat your grandfather’s mistakes, focusing on petty gains and losing sight of the long term!"

True aristocratic families knew the importance of unity. Bai Qihe understood this, even pointing out his father’s errors to warn his son.

Without a father holding the Clan Leader position over him, Bai Qihe suddenly felt ambitious to restore the Bai Clan after a few sleepless nights.