Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 884

Chapter 884: Chapter 881: Atmosphere

"How can that be the same? The child under the second lady’s care carries the surname Qin, not Bai! Are we really going to let the Bai family’s throne fall into the hands of the Qin family?"

Bai Qingping continued to inquire, "Doesn’t the second lady carry the blood of the Bai family’s legitimate lineage?"

"It’s different, women are supposed to marry out..."

That clan member spoke too hastily, and only after blurting out did he realize Bai Qingyan is also a woman. freēwebnovel.com

"Oh... so you look down on women!" Bai Qingping raised the teacup beside him, "Since it’s like this, why do you hold yourselves as royalty? Her Majesty... is a woman!"

"A Ping, you too, discussing matters so boldly with the elders here. Is this something the clan can influence?" Bai Qihe, calm and collected, with an air of indifference, continued, "Don’t forget, the clan once acted outrageously, almost forcing Her Majesty to request to leave the clan. Now, donating money and grain to protect Shuoyang is just atonement for those crimes! It’s already good that Her Majesty doesn’t hold grudges after ascending the throne; who dares to plead for merit before Her Majesty, or force Her Majesty to adopt a clan heir? If anyone dares... let them go to Her Majesty. As for me, the clan leader, I don’t dare. I don’t want to disrupt my comfortable life by doing something foolish."

Upon hearing Bai Qihe’s words, the clan members fell silent.

"Father’s lesson is apt!" Bai Qingping stood up, his temper much calmer, holding back laughter as he bowed deeply to Bai Qihe, "Your son won’t dare anymore."

Bai Clan members: "..."

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For three whole days, Bai Qingyan and the officials have been handling state affairs in the grand hall.

During these three days, the palace has been bustling with activity, while the outside was equally chaotic.

Noble families were scurrying around to gather information.

The officials still detained in the palace, aside from those formerly part of Li Mao’s faction, abandoned by King Liang, were all supporters of the Crown Prince!

Previously, whenever news came, it was always Left Prime Minister Li Mao, Minister of War Shen Jingzhong, Minister of Judicial Review Lu Jin, Minister of Honglu Temple Dong Qingping and others firmly standing on the Crown Prince’s side.

Before King Liang ascended, he announced that he would execute Prime Minister Lu and other key ministers after his ascension. Beyond Prime Minister Lu’s family, any family supporting the Crown Prince was in great anxiety, hoping Bai Jinxiu could quickly storm the palace to rescue their fathers and children who would rather die than submit to King Liang.

Later, when Princess of Zhen led troops to capture the Imperial City, everyone rejoiced briefly, then news came that Princess of Zhen planned to ascend the throne as Empress.

This scared the noble families in Dadu City terribly. Not only did Princess of Zhen return with troops, but Bai Jinxiu also held military power in her hands. In these chaotic times... whoever holds military power is strong, and clearly, Dadu City was already under Bai Clan’s control.

Every family feared that if their fathers and sons stubbornly refused to submit to Princess of Zhen, they might not escape death, and their household members might not be spared either.

These anxious noble families sent their most capable servants to gather information outside the palace, yet they found nothing.

Without any news... this was the most unsettling.

Bai Qingyan, noble and upright, is a towering figure amongst women.

Pure origins cleanse, proper form straightens the shadow.

If Zhou Kingdom’s Emperor were Bai Qingyan, a noble figure with an ice-clear heart, the state affairs would surely reflect righteousness, akin to great governance seen under Jin Dynasty’s ancestor... where court officials die for counsel, soldiers die in battle, a clear and just era.

Moreover, a female emperor in Jin Kingdom could significantly elevate women’s status, perhaps pioneering female participation in civil service exams and allowing women to become officials.

Dadu City has many talented women, often constrained to the rear courtyard...

Families like Bai’s, where daughters can learn alongside sons and train in the battlefield, are scarce.

If her cousin, raised in such a family, became Emperor, these winds of male dominance might well shift.

Mrs. Song, listening, turned to Dong Tingzhen, holding her hand, "So, you hope your cousin ascends to improve women’s status?"

"If my cousin becomes Empress, the status of women in Zhou Kingdom will undoubtedly change," Dong Tingzhen replied firmly.

Mrs. Song slowly nodded. As a woman... she knew the low status of women in Jin Kingdom, but centuries of male dominance, could it really change with Bai Qingyan’s ascension?

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