Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 704

Chapter 704: Chapter 701: Nine Like_1

"I indeed have no evidence to prove... that I willingly stayed in Shuoyang because I lost a bet with the Crown Prince. However, after losing the bet, I forcibly handed over my ancestral jade pendant as a promise to the Crown Prince. Now that the Crown Prince is no longer here... I don’t even know if the jade pendant still remains in the Bai family. If it’s not there, I really can’t prove myself."

Back then, Bai Qishan said he believed in Governor Shen’s integrity and didn’t make a contract. But Governor Shen stubbornly gave his ancestral jade pendant to Bai Qishan, left without looking back, holding his breath.

"The Princess of Zhen must have investigated my background... The truth of Mr. Shen’s identity and lineage has already been made clear. Now, Mr. Shen truly wishes to follow the Princess of Zhen owing to her broad vision. Even if the Princess doesn’t believe Mr. Shen, it doesn’t matter. But Mr. Shen will certainly adhere to the promise made to the Crown Prince and protect the Bai family."

After speaking, Governor Shen bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan and said, "Mr. Shen has finished speaking. If the Princess of Zhen has no other orders, Mr. Shen will take his leave."

Bai Qingyan looked at this Governor Shen. Was he being straightforward, saying his piece and leaving, or was he advancing by retreating?

"Alright... you may leave now," Bai Qingyan said with a smile to Governor Shen. "If there are any instructions, I will have Shen Yanzong convey them to you."

Regardless, this Shen Yanzong was indeed useful to Bai Qingyan.

Whether this Governor Shen had indeed lost a bet and thus agreed to stay in Shuoyang for the Bai family, or if he was using it as an excuse to pledge allegiance, or if he had ulterior motives to get close to her, Bai Qingyan didn’t mind. After all, she was not without capable people at her command.

Governor Shen bowed deeply again, glanced at the pale-faced girl with stunning features and an incomparably resolute gaze, and said, "My name is Tianzhi, and courtesy name Jiuru."

A wave rippled through Bai Qingyan’s eyes. Jiuru...

That was also her father’s courtesy name, though few knew it.

Her father’s name was derived from "Tianbao," as Bai Qingyan heard from her grandmother. Her father’s name contained the deepest love from her grandfather.

Bai Qingyan’s lips moved slightly: "Like a mountain, like a hill, like a river stretching far; always increasing. Like the constant moon, like the rising sun, like the longevity of the southern mountain, never falling. Like the flourishing pine and cypress, always flourishing. The person who gave Master Shen ’Jiuru’ as a name must have cherished him deeply."

"The Crown Prince said the same," Governor Shen added this last sentence, bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan in farewell, and exited the main hall.

Bai Qingyan’s eyes brimmed with tears. She closed her eyes...

In the end, her father did not achieve the longevity of the southern mountain.

Nanny Tong, seeing that Governor Shen had left and noticing Bai Qingyan’s tear-filled eyes, was startled and hurriedly asked, "Young lady, are you unwell..."

"Nothing, I just thought of my father." Bai Qingyan’s throat tightened. She stabilized her emotions with difficulty and asked, "Has Bai Qingping arrived?"

"He has arrived and is waiting outside. If you’re feeling unwell, young lady, how about meeting another day?" Nanny Tong suggested softly.

"Bring him in," Bai Qingyan said, her voice showing some weariness.

"I’ll ask Chun Tao to bring some hot tea for you." Nanny Tong felt a pang of pity.

Bai Qingyan nodded.