Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 489

Chapter 489: Chapter 486: Left Prime Minister Li Mansion_1

Half a moment passed without hearing Bai Qingyan speak. Steward Wu was about to sneak a glance at Bai Qingyan, but as his gaze lifted to Bai Qingyan’s deerskin boots, he heard Bai Qingyan clear her throat, instantly frightening him into not daring to raise his head further. His eyes fixed on the floor, motionless.

Steward Wu had previously entered the Bai ancestral home, naturally knowing the splendor of the blue bricks, green tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters. The ebony-gilded nanmu pillars, every item were of exquisite quality, each possessing a history and age. Even the entwined bronze lamps were several hundred years old, showcasing the profound heritage of the Bai family.

However, whether it was because the rightful owner had returned or it had been refurbished, as he stepped into the main hall, Steward Wu’s palms began to sweat. Without raising his head, he was already overwhelmed by its grandeur, his back stiffened.

Bai Qingyan tidied the cuffs of her plain blue patterned sleeves with silver edges, her voice as calm as ever, "What important matter does Steward Wu have?"

With just this simple sentence, Steward Wu discerned a sense of superiority, completely different from the former King’s benevolence.

Now, Steward Wu understood. This Princess of Zhen of the Bai family would not grant the clan the same dignity the former King gave. The former King spoke of familial bonds, while this Princess spoke of hierarchy. If she were displeased, there was a chance one might be dragged away and beaten to death.

Steward Wu quickly kowtowed, his attitude becoming increasingly respectful, "In reply to Princess of Zhen, this humble servant has come because before Your Highness moved to Shuoyang, there was someone from Dadu City seeking leverage against you in front of the previous clan leader. It seems they heard about Your Highness deposing the former clan leader and expelling many clan members. Thus, they have been contacting those expelled to conspire against you!"

Bai Qingyan lowered her eyelids slightly, showing no reaction. Chun Tao stepped forward, taking the tea cup from the maid’s black lacquered tray and handed it to Bai Qingyan.

She held the tea cup, sipping it intermittently.

As Bai Qingyan did not prompt him, Steward Wu’s forehead began to sweat profusely. His eyes darted around as he continued, "Initially, that person sought Bai Qiyun, the former clan leader’s eldest son, who was greatly tempted. Bai Qiyun brought them to discuss this with the former clan leader, but the former clan leader scolded him, stating... Now the legitimate second son is the clan leader, and the Bai family rises and falls together."

Bai Qingyan’s gaze rested on Steward Wu, kneeling in the main hall. She wondered if Steward Wu was sent by the former clan leader to seek reconciliation or had other intentions. She continued drinking tea, waiting for Steward Wu to finish.

Seeing Bai Qingyan remain silent, Steward Wu lost his confidence, his voice faltering, "Later on, I retained some vigilance and reminded those seeking cooperation that it was insincere to not introduce themselves. After Your Highness and the Bai family women returned to Shuoyang, those people visited again, identifying themselves as being from Left Prime Minister Li Mansion!"

Hearing the slight knock of Bai Qingyan’s tea cup on the redwood table, Steward Wu shivered in fright, hastily kowtowing, his head hitting the floor hard, making him dizzy.

"Announcing themselves from Left Prime Minister Li Mansion, do you have any evidence?" Bai Qingyan lowered her gaze at the trembling Steward Wu.