Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1182

Chapter 1182: Chapter 1176: Taking Their Seats

As Shen Qingzhu walked, he spoke to Bai Qingyan about future plans: "When the Eldest Young Lady returns to Dadu City, Qingzhu will not accompany the Eldest Young Lady back. Qingzhu will stay here to protect the several young masters and mistresses for the Eldest Young Lady. Rest assured... Qingzhu will protect the young masters and mistresses with his own life. The Eldest Young Lady should focus on recuperating after returning, and should not worry excessively about the Xiliang battlefield."

Shen Qingzhu knew Bai Qingyan too well; even if she returned to Dadu City now, she would surely still worry about her brothers and sisters fighting on the battlefield. Thus, she was willing to stay, granting Bai Qingyan peace of mind.

Bai Qingyan tightly grasped Shen Qingzhu’s hand, her eyes reddening as she turned to look at Shen Qingzhu: "You must take care of yourself! Qingzhu... we grew up together, you are also my family, and you cannot afford to have any mishaps! They need to learn how to protect themselves on the battlefield; they can’t always rely on you!"

"I understand, Eldest Young Lady!" Shen Qingzhu nodded, his face revealing a rare hint of a smile.

"There’s another matter, the misunderstanding between you and your master has been resolved. How about... once Yunjing is taken, I ask your master to return, and have my mother send someone to discuss with Uncle Shen to arrange things for you. Would that be alright?" Bai Qingyan asked Shen Qingzhu softly.

"Qingzhu... wants to stay by the Eldest Young Lady’s side forever!" Shen Qingzhu lowered his gaze, watching the flickering lantern shadows at his feet, cautiously supporting Bai Qingyan as they walked.

"Just because you marry your master, doesn’t mean you can’t remain by my side. Even after Chun Tao and Chen Qingsheng got married, I still couldn’t do without Chun Tao. There’s no conflict there." Bai Qingyan said as she followed Shen Qingzhu down the corridor steps, continuing, "Both you and your master have each other in your hearts! The misunderstanding lasted so many years; Uncle Shen... must feel heartbroken watching. Once you marry, Uncle Shen... your master, my mother, and I can be at ease."

"Eldest Young Lady, let’s discuss this matter later!" Shen Qingzhu evaded the topic.

Bai Qingyan did not press Shen Qingzhu too hard, nodded, and accompanied Shen Qingzhu to the infirmary camp.

As Bai Qingyan reached the door, Bai Jinzhao joyfully came out to greet her, smiling as he spoke to Bai Qingyan: "Eldest Young Lady, the rice dumplings are already cooked. Among the tens of thousands of dumplings, only one contains a copper coin. Whoever finds it will be the luckiest in our Zhou Empire! The dumplings are mixed together now, and no one knows which dumpling has the hidden coin! Everyone is curious and just waiting for the Eldest Young Lady to arrive so we can start, and see who gets it..."

Bai Jinhua was eager too, smiling as he said: "Third Brother and Fifth Brother put forth a prize. Whoever finds the dumpling with the copper coin will receive a tael of silver from both Third Brother and Fifth Brother!"

Though a tael of silver might not be much for Bai Jinzhao and Bai Jinhua, the prize was still desirable for everyone.

"Alright! To be fair, when the dumplings are served, let each person choose a bowl!" Bai Qingyan replied with a smile.

Just as Bai Qingyan finished speaking, Xiao Rongyan’s voice was heard: "So lively here, I wonder if I might join in the fun!"

Bai Jinhua noticed the masked Ninth Prince of Yan, and was first to salute: "Ninth Prince..."

Xiao Rongyan nodded and looked at Bai Qingyu, who had been beaming but whose expression now turned icy cold. Only then did he formally salute Bai Qingyan: "Greetings to the Emperor of Zhou."

Bai Qingyan nodded: "Ninth Prince, no need for formalities. I heard you came with An Qingshan to escort the war gains this time; it must have been taxing!"

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