Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 403

Chapter 403: Chapter 400: Intentional_1

Mrs. Dong didn’t even see her. She was the wife of the clan leader!

"The maid certainly knows that Madam is doing this for the good of the clan leader and wants to help the Bai Mansion prepare for the banquet, so that those waiting to see the clan leader’s joke can see... the Bai Clan relies on the clan leader and Madam!" Puliu held the shattered porcelain pieces, looking up at the still-angry Mrs. Fang, and said, "But Madam has to understand that great clans like the Bai family in Dadu City have their own rules. It’s not like we can meet them just because we want to, right?"

Puliu didn’t accompany Madam to the Bai Mansion today due to some matters. When she heard the maid’s return, she knew why Mrs. Fang was angry.

"The maid says this knowing Madam may not like it. But only the maid dares to say this!" Puliu stood up and saluted before speaking, "The clan leader was able to take the position of clan leader mainly because of a word from Princess of Zhen. Madam should not think of being on equal footing with the Bai family in Dadu City like before. Instead, the Bai family in Dadu City should be held in esteem!"

Puliu’s words hit the nail on the head of Mrs. Fang’s thoughts.

She just wanted to be like before when the dignified Duke of Zhen Bai Weiting was on equal footing with her husband. Why now, when her man is the clan leader, can’t she be on equal footing with the Bai family in Dadu City? Bai Qingyan was still her junior.

"To be blunt, if the Bai family in Dadu respects you, then the clan leader can indeed be on equal footing with the Bai family in Dadu. If they don’t acknowledge you, you are nothing! You see this time... the granddaughter of the King of Zhen, the Princess of Zhen, replaced the clan leader as soon as she returned!" Puliu lowered her voice as she approached Mrs. Fang. "And the governor and Magistrate Zhou completely follow the Princess of Zhen’s lead! In the face of power... the clan leader of the Bai Clan is really nothing."

Although Mrs. Fang’s face turned green and white after hearing Puliu’s words, Puliu was her most trusted maid, following her from her maiden home to the Bai family. She knew Puliu’s words were all for her good.

Mrs. Fang felt a grievance in her heart, and her eyes reddened: "Why is it that when others are the clan leader, they are so glorious, but when it comes to us, we have to be humble?"

Puliu sighed in her heart at how clueless Mrs. Fang was, but this was the girl who had been kind to her and whom she had grown up with. She could only bend down and persuade her again: "You don’t need to be excessively humble. Just be sincere in making friends with Mrs. Dong and follow her instructions. Don’t act over her, and let Mrs. Dong take the lead. This isn’t humiliation; it’s enduring temporary grievances for the sake of long-term plans."

Mrs. Fang’s tears immediately fell, and she quickly wiped them with a handkerchief, saying: "Puliu, I understand everything you’re saying. I’m just upset, feeling wronged. Especially my sister-in-law... she’s been expelled from the clan but still talks behind my back, mocking that Qihe is just a temporary clan leader. I just want them to see..."

"I understand, Madam! I do!" Puliu comforted Mrs. Fang, "Right now, Madam doesn’t need to rush. Tomorrow, during the banquet, just lower your posture in front of Mrs. Dong."

Mrs. Fang wiped her tears and nodded: "I know."

On May 6th, the Bai Mansion held a dinner banquet.

At the time of the setting sun, when the western sky was filled with sunset, both the governor and Master Zhou arrived with their families.

The lanterns at the entrance of the Bai Mansion had already been lit, and the entire mansion was ablaze with lights.

Stepping through the six open red-lacquered doors and around the screen wall, one could see a bronze crane lamp every ten steps in the courtyard, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.