Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 754

Chapter 754: Chapter 751: The Momentum is Gradually Increasing_1

The dark guard of the Bai family, who appeared to be two or three years older than Yue Shi, saw Yue Shi holding a teacup, pressing down the tea leaves with the lid, and bending over awkwardly to drink the tea. His brows furrowed, and he brushed aside some peanuts, rubbing off the red skin as he said, "Did you hurt your back?"

Yue Shi held the teacup in his hand, shook his head, and answered politely, "No."

"If you’re not injured, why are you always bending over?" The Bai family dark guard took a sip of tea from the bowl. "When you led us around in circles, you didn’t look this timid."

"Poof..." Yue Shi spat out the mouthful of tea he had just drunk, his eyes widening as he looked at the Bai family dark guard.

The Bai family dark guard handed a handkerchief to Yue Shi with a look of disdain. The other Bai family dark guards also looked at Yue Shi with disdain.

"Sorry!" Yue Shi hastily wiped his mouth with the handkerchief, quickly adding, "It’s all under my master’s orders. I had no choice but to lead you around in circles. I didn’t mean to. I’m really sorry!"

"Look at this little brat looking so guilty!" The Bai family dark guard suddenly laughed. "Did you really think your martial arts were so high that you could single-handedly lead us around the city? We, who were born in the Bai family’s army, are no fools! If not ordered, how could we allow you to come and go freely in our Bai Mansion?"

"Your lightness skill is good, but we also need to guard against luring the tiger away from the mountain." Another Bai family dark guard added.

Yue Shi, who had always thought his martial arts were quite good, even to the point of being extraordinary, suddenly realized that they had been ordered to follow him around in circles.

Yue Shi’s mind quickly clicked. Did this mean that Miss Bai also had feelings for his master?

"Is this Miss Bai’s intention?" Yue Shi’s eyes lit up with joy.

"The first time you led those two away, but I was still there. Although your master’s lightness skill is good, by the time I noticed, your master was already at our lady’s window. Since our lady didn’t seem to have any intention of doing anything, Chun Tao eventually saw him off. Recognizing him as a benefactor of the Bai family, I didn’t stop your master from leaving." The dark guard said, peeling another peanut and tossing it into his mouth. "After that, of course, it was under our lady’s command!"

Xiao Rongyan had done the Bai family a great favor, and it was widely known that the wealthiest merchant in the world held deep affection for their lady. Later, during the Wude Gate incident, Xiao Rongyan risked his life to protect the Bai family. These Bai family guards were well aware of that.

In their hearts, Xiao Rongyan was already seen as part of the Bai family, almost like family.

"Ha..." Yue Shi put the teacup on the table and straightened his back. "If I had known, I wouldn’t have bothered leading you around in circles. Next time, let me prepare some good food and wine to apologize."

"Impossible, impossible. Our Bai family has strict rules. We can’t touch any alcohol while on duty. Please understand." The Bai family guard clasped his hands toward Yue Shi.

Yue Shi immediately followed suit, "I apologize for my oversight. In that case... I’ll prepare good tea and snacks!"

"Great! Anyway, we don’t know when you’ll come, but you’ll know, won’t you..." The Bai family guard laughed.

Early the next day, Bai Qingyan was set to depart for Shuoyang. Xiao Rongyan rode with Bai Qingyan for a while.

In the morning light, Xiao Rongyan dismounted and, standing at Bai Qingyan’s carriage window, bid her farewell. "I will soon pacify Wei Kingdom. Wait for me..."

Bai Qingyan’s ears reddened. Looking at Xiao Rongyan with eyes like spring water, she nodded, "Alright..."