Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 450

Chapter 450: Chapter 447: Jade Hairpin_1

Bai Jinzhi was the first to jump off the carriage and saluted Mrs. Liu, "Second Aunt!"

Bai Qingyan also got down from the carriage. After helping Bai Jinxiu off, she saluted Mrs. Liu, "Second Aunt!"

Seeing that Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi were both safe, Mrs. Liu’s eyes turned red. "We’ve been waiting for the three of you sisters to return for the feast! Hurry inside!"

Crossing the Chuihua gate, Mrs. Liu walked while examining Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi for any injuries.

Seeing the burn scars on the back of Bai Jinzhi’s hand, Mrs. Liu couldn’t hold back her tears. Fearing to upset the children, she turned away to dab her tears with a handkerchief, tightly holding Bai Jinzhi’s hand. "No matter what, it’s good that you came back safe!"

Ever since Bai Jinzhi went to the Northern Frontier, Mrs. Liu’s heart had been on tenterhooks...

Too many people from the Bai family had died. These children must not meet the same fate again.

Later, she heard that General Zhang Duanrui had died in battle, and Bai Jinzhi went missing while saving others. Bai Qingyan then rushed to the Northern Frontier. Heaven knows how Mrs. Liu survived those days, with nightmares every night, fearful that something might happen to the two children.

After sharing a simple meal together, Bai Jinxiu was about to rush back to the Qin Mansion.

Looking at her eldest sister, who personally escorted her to the gate of the Princess of Zhen Mansion, Bai Jinxiu felt reluctant. "Eldest Sister... can’t you stay a few more days and return to Shuoyang later?"

"In order not to arouse the Emperor’s suspicion, it’s better to enter the palace early tomorrow to see the Emperor, then depart!" Bai Qingyan gently held Bai Jinxiu’s hand. "We have a lifetime ahead! No rush..."

After seeing Bai Jinxiu off, Mrs. Liu held Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi’s hands. "Good children, go and have a good sleep!"

Bai Qingyan nodded.

Bai Qingyan went to visit Shen Qingzhu and Ji Langhua. Seeing that Shen Qingzhu was getting better each day under Ji Langhua’s care, Bai Qingyan felt very grateful.

"Today, I went to the Qing Temple of the Imperial Family because I was worried about Qingzhu, so I didn’t let you come along. If you miss Aunt Lu, you can stay in Dadu City for a few days... I will send guards to escort you back to Shuoyang later," Bai Qingyan said, looking at Ji Langhua, who had escorted her out of the courtyard.

Ji Langhua had once been summoned by the Emperor because of that elixir. Staying long in Dadu City might cause trouble, especially since Ji Langhua moved around with a veil, which drew attention.

"No need." Ji Langhua smiled faintly at Bai Qingyan. "We sisters are fortunate to be under the protection of the Eldest Princess and the Eldest Young Lady. We are very much at ease! Langhua will follow the Eldest Young Lady wherever she goes."

Bai Qingyan nodded.

Qinghui Courtyard was still the same, but without Nanny Tong and Chun Tao, it seemed deserted.

Bai Qingyan sat under a glass lamp, holding a bamboo slip of ancient texts, reading carefully. The maid served tea to Bai Qingyan, then retreated respectfully to the screen outside, turning to close the partition door.

With no one else inside, Bai Qingyan set down the bamboo slip and took out a jade hairpin that she had always kept hidden in her sleeve.

The jade hairpin had a carved wild goose, though not lifelike, it was evident that the carver put in effort.

She lightly brushed the eye of the wild goose on the jade hairpin and looked up at the bright moon outside the half-open window.

Wild geese had always been symbols of fidelity.