Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 655

Chapter 655: Chapter 652: Self-Sacrificing Stratagem_1

Xiao Rongyan leisurely lowered his head and leaned close to Bai Qingyan, whispering, "This life is short, without you, what joy is there?"

A cool breeze lifted a corner of the bed curtain, and the wind chime sachet hanging by the bed that her sister once tied to bring blessings to Bai Qingyan jingled softly.

The two grew closer and closer. He quietly gazed into Bai Qingyan’s eyes, tentatively touching her nose with his own.

Bai Qingyan held her breath as her hand resting on Xiao Rongyan’s wrist felt itchy, her fingers went limp as if she had suddenly lost all strength, hanging softly on his wrist.

Bai Qingyan gently touched his lips, gazing at his excessively deep eyes...

The tingling sensation between their lips made Xiao Rongyan’s hand tighten on the edge of the bed. He tightly grasped the brocade quilt beside Bai Qingyan, struggling to control himself...

Bai Qingyan was still injured; a light kiss must end quickly. Yet he couldn’t help but move a few inches closer, gently touching her lips again, his throat rolling as he spoke, "Rest well these few days. I will come to visit you. Surely... the Bai family, considering my effort in protecting the Bai Mansion this time, will allow me to visit you."

Hearing footsteps approaching from outside the courtyard, Xiao Rongyan kissed Bai Qingyan’s forehead, stood up calmly, straightened his clothes, and stood aside.

As Chun Tao lifted the curtain and entered, she bowed to Bai Qingyan, saying, "Miss Bai, the second lady has returned!"

The second lady, Mrs. Liu, had brought back a hundred-year-old wild ginseng. She went straight to find Doctor Hong, who was concocting medicine in the small kitchen, to check if the ginseng could be used for Bai Qingyan.

Xiao Rongyan solemnly bowed to Bai Qingyan, "Then, Rong Yan shall not disturb Miss Bai’s recovery..."

"Mr. Xiao, if the Crown Prince inquires about my injury, you should know how to respond. I won’t need to remind you," Bai Qingyan said earnestly, though her ears were already burning hot and red.

"Miss Bai is now in a coma. Whether she can pull through depends on whether she wakes up in three days. Xiao Rongyan is also anxious. I will certainly gather the best medicines and good doctors for Miss Bai!" Xiao Rongyan said.

"Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Xiao!" Bai Qingyan nodded, "Chun Tao, see Mr. Xiao out..."

Chun Tao responded, bowed to Xiao Rongyan, "Mr. Xiao, this way please!"

Xiao Rongyan bowed to Bai Qingyan again, then looked deeply at her before turning to leave.

As Xiao Rongyan exited, he encountered Mrs. Liu again. After expressing her thanks, Mrs. Liu turned solemnly to command Nanny Luo and Chun Tao to see Mr. Xiao out of the mansion. She then entered the main room to see Bai Qingyan.

Mrs. Liu burst into tears upon seeing Bai Qingyan. Earlier, she had met Bai Jinse on the road and understood how to explain Bai Qingyan’s injury to others. But seeing Bai Qingyan’s pale, bloodless face made her heart ache tremendously.