Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 665

Chapter 665: 662 Chapter: Jade Pendant_1

"Miss, please instruct us on how to deal with Li Mingrui," Lu Ping frowned. He always felt that Li Mingrui was overly cunning.

She leaned on the tassel pillow and looked at Lu Ping. "There’s no need to worry about it for now. Uncle Ping, you’ve worked hard. You’ve been busy all day. Go and rest first!"

She would send a message to the Princess of Zhen’s residence. Once the princess knew who sent the message and why, she would surely send someone to Yanque Tower to investigate, and naturally, she would find out about Liu Ruofu.

But those were not Li Mingrui’s intentions. Li Mingrui wanted to show her that he had his own ways and methods, and he had capabilities.

Since the Li family had leverage in her hands, then... Li Mingrui was either declaring war or seeking allegiance.

If he was declaring war, it could be done in secret. There was no need to request a meeting.

She thought... allegiance seemed more likely.

In Bai Qingyan’s view, Li Mingrui was smart but too opportunistic. In comparison, Bai Qingyan actually found... Liu Ruofu, who always openly caused her trouble, more trustworthy than Li Mingrui.

In the small kitchen, Chun Tao was holding a fan with embroidered butterflies, fanning the medicine bowl. The medicine was too hot... Bai Qingyan couldn’t drink it yet.

Chun Tao tested the temperature and felt it was about right. She placed the bowl of medicine on a black lacquered tray with gold trim and was about to go to the main room when she saw Lu Ping coming out. Chun Tao smiled and greeted, "Guard Lu..."

Lu Ping’s gaze fell on the medicine bowl Chun Tao was carrying. "Thank you, Miss Chun Tao."

Chun Tao stepped aside, watching Lu Ping leave Qinghui Courtyard. She then lifted the curtain and entered the room, handing the medicine to Bai Qingyan. "Doctor Hong said that this blood-tonifying medicine should be taken before sleep and that Miss may need to continue taking it. It’s a bit troublesome. When we return to Shuoyang, Doctor Hong plans to teach Xiao Yingshuang how to make medicinal pills so that Miss can take the pills in the future, making it more convenient."

Bai Qingyan had long been accustomed to drinking medicine. She picked up the bowl and drank it all. Chun Tao quickly handed her mouth rinse water. After Bai Qingyan rinsed her mouth and wiped her lips with a cloth, Chun Tao offered her some candied fruit to change the taste in her mouth.

"Is Yingshuang adapting well these days with Doctor Hong?" Bai Qingyan asked Chun Tao.

"Miss, don’t worry. Yingshuang has learned a lot from Doctor Hong. Doctor Hong said Yingshuang is smart and learns quickly. A few times, she received delicious treats from Doctor Hong to bring to Miss, but we stopped her and didn’t tell her about your injury, fearing the little girl would worry."

Yingshuang, perhaps having experienced hunger during childhood, cherished food greatly. Her loyalty to Bai Qingyan was evident in her longing to bring good food to Miss.

Despite being full of childish innocence, the little girl had a loyal and brave nature.

"The little girl has been eating and sleeping well these days. She’s looking plumper and much more adorable!" Chun Tao, carrying the black lacquered tray with gold trim, smiled as she thought of Yingshuang’s chubby cheeks.

Bai Qingyan thought of how both Yingshuang and her little sister loved sweet treats and told Chun Tao, "The hawthorn candied with honey from the kitchen tastes good. Tomorrow, bring a plate to Xiao Yingshuang. If she likes it... we will bring the cook who makes this candied hawthorn with us when we return to Shuoyang."

"Alright!" Chun Tao replied with a smile. "I’ll go first thing tomorrow and also bring a box of pine nut candy for the little girl."

"Don’t bring too much at once, or she’ll ruin her teeth. Wrap a little... and give her more when she finishes."

Bai Qingyan had just finished speaking when a report came from outside, announcing Lu Ping’s return.

Thoughts raced through her mind, countless emotions clashing in her chest, making her eyes fill with tears. Her voice grew more urgent with each question. "Where did this come from?! Where exactly?!" _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}