Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1013

Chapter 1013: Chapter 1008: Responsible

Hearing the side hall door slowly open, Mrs. Dong and Doctor Hong turned around to see Xiao Rongyan nervously supporting Bai Qingyan as they walked out. Mrs. Dong immediately retracted her peaceful and respectful demeanor she had when discussing external statements with Doctor Hong earlier and looked sternly towards Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan.

Xiao Rongyan saw Mrs. Dong release Bai Qingyan, then knelt and bowed to Mrs. Dong once more, saying, "Mother, A Yan and Kid have reached an agreement. Externally, we will say... Xiao Rongyan is gravely ill and has not long to live, Kid, out of deep affection, is willing to marry Xiao Rongyan. This provides a reasonable explanation for the hasty marriage. As for the severe illness, A Yan will handle it properly to ensure Kid’s reputation is not tarnished in the slightest. Tonight, Xiao Rongyan will fall seriously ill, and Doctor Huang will be asked to personally diagnose, confirming the shortness of life."

Upon hearing Xiao Rongyan’s words, Mrs. Dong finally breathed a true sigh of relief. After all, Kid is the Empress... a grand marriage is not so simple, with complex procedures. She was indeed very worried. If Xiao Rongyan’s illness required simplification, the hasty arrangements would make sense.

Moreover, if Xiao Rongyan is gravely ill and Kid is still willing to marry him, it would be beneficial to Kid’s reputation.

Mrs. Dong sighed again, looking at her daughter who was smiling brightly at her, feeling so angry she wanted to hit her daughter twice hard, but since this was outside the main hall, she couldn’t really lay a hand on her.

Mrs. Dong cleared her throat and said coldly, "If so, then go back and prepare. Do not make any mistakes."

Xiao Rongyan bowed to Mrs. Dong, "Thank you, Mother!"

"Hurry and go..." Mrs. Dong urged, as if she didn’t want to see Xiao Rongyan any longer.

"A Yan, take my leave!" Xiao Rongyan stood up and bowed respectfully again, then took a deep look at Bai Qingyan before leaving.

"Wei Zhong!" Mrs. Dong suddenly reacted and loudly called out to Wei Zhong in the distance, "Quickly stop the ones going to invite Minister Dong and the Chief of Staff Liu!"

Wei Zhong was about to leave when Bai Qingyan signaled him not to hurry.

"Mother! I think it’s unnecessary; we can invite Uncle and Minister Liu to discuss together. Mother is naturally concerned about my marriage. Using this time when Kid is exhausted... Mother thinks that once Kid is married, she can be distracted and rest well. Let Uncle and Minister Liu come up with a plan. Who would expect Xiao Rongyan to suddenly fall gravely ill... then it won’t seem deliberate." Bai Qingyan said.

She held Mrs. Dong’s arm: "Although deceiving even Uncle and Minister Liu makes Kid feel guilty, recalling them now, followed by Xiao Rongyan’s serious illness, would be too obvious. Smart people... or even those with ulterior motives, might see through it. Moreover... Mother needs a proper reason to have Doctor Hong by Kid’s side. Kid thinks... with Xiao Rongyan’s passing, Mother’s concern for Kid’s health is a good reason."

"Now you’re clear-headed!" Mrs. Dong still felt displeased.

"Mother, Kid truly knows her mistake! Today you enlightened Kid, in the future... Kid will be sure to speak and act with caution!" Bai Qingyan stepped back, performing a deep bow towards Mrs. Dong.

Seeing her daughter like this, Mrs. Dong’s anger subsided significantly. She helped her daughter up, holding her hand as they walked towards the main hall, saying, "However, you are carrying twins now. No matter how busy the national affairs, you must rest well..."

Beneath the neatly swaying hexagonal palace lanterns in the breeze, under the flickering light, Bai Qingyan held her mother’s arm, walking with her towards the main hall, listening to her mother’s gentle admonitions, her eyes slightly moist.

The yellow light of the palace lanterns reminded Mrs. Dong of her first pregnancy, of her husband...

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