Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1020

Chapter 1020 -1015: Family Discipline

“Jintong is here…” Bai Qingyan put down the pen, picked up a cloth from the black lacquered gold-trimmed tray beside her, and wiped her hands, “Have a seat!”

“I’ll go with Chun Zhi to make tea for Third Miss and prepare some refreshments.” Chun Tao smiled as she stood up, curtsied with Chun Zhi, and then left.

Bai Jintong knelt opposite Bai Qingyan, looking at her with concern: “Eldest Young Lady, are you… pregnant?”

Bai Qingyan nodded and handed the message sent back by express from Hancheng to Bai Jintong: “This is the news sent back by Little Four and Mr. Cai.”

Bai Jintong carefully read it: “Previously, that small island nation affiliated with Daliang sent emissaries to Daliang to pay tribute. Little Four had the Third Prince of Daliang receive them. This small island nation is insignificant… even less so than the former Shu Kingdom.”

Bai Qingyan nodded, placed the damp cloth she used for wiping her hands aside, and continued: “This small island nation is not a threat. Mr. Cai probably thinks… since Daliang is gone, it would submit to Zhou and pay tribute. He thought… this would be a smooth way to have the King of Hancheng accompany the envoy to Dadu City and then keep him there. This way, those still hoping to restore the Liang Kingdom will cease their antics.”

After listening to Bai Qingyan, Bai Jintong nodded, carefully finished reading the secret report, and then heard Bai Qingyan say: “Jintong, the Eldest Young Lady wants you to go to Yan…”

Bai Jintong looked up at Bai Qingyan: “Please be direct, Eldest Young Lady.”

“That wealthiest merchant in the world, Xiao Rongyan, is none other than the Ninth Prince of Yan… Murong Yan.”

Bai Jintong’s expression changed, her gaze instinctively moving to Bai Qingyan’s abdomen.

“Our Zhou and Yan have different governance philosophies. The two of us had agreed beforehand not to let personal feelings interfere with important matters. Eldest Young Lady wants you to remember… to regard Yan and Murong Yan as formidable opponents.” Bai Qingyan solemnly reminded Bai Jintong, “Yan and Zhou, because of political differences, Yan will inevitably become the greatest obstacle to unification in the future. You must not take it lightly.”

Seeing how solemn Eldest Young Lady’s words were, Bai Jintong straightened her back: “Jintong understands!”

Hearing the Eldest Young Lady’s words, Bai Jintong felt a sudden relief in her heart. She also understood that the story of Xiao Rongyan getting married and then dying was merely a way for him to disappear. This way, she wasn’t afraid of the Eldest Young Lady keeping her pain bottled up.

At least, the person the Eldest Young Lady truly cared for wasn’t dead.

However, Bai Jintong also understood that since the Eldest Young Lady could speak to her in such a way, she must have a firm determination, placing official matters above personal affairs. As Bai Jintong, she frankly should do the same.

“Now, your advantage is that Yan and Murong Yan do not know your identity. You can still conduct business under the guise of Cui Fengnian, traveling to and from Yan. We’ve already made some deployments in Yan previously. I’ll hand the people over to you afterward… but you don’t have to incorporate them all into the Cui Trading House!” Bai Qingyan’s voice was steady as she instructed, “Naturally, Murong Yan, having traveled among various countries as a merchant, establishing an intelligence network for Yan, will scrutinize merchants rigorously. You must be exceedingly cautious!”

Bai Jintong nodded.

“According to our information, although Yan is not particularly short of food… the people’s rations relying on Nanyan and Wei are just barely enough.” Bai Qingyan said steadily as she gazed at Bai Jintong, “Although Xiliang has sought aid from the Tianfeng Kingdom, distant water cannot quench present thirst. The food issue must be resolved.”

Bai Jintong nodded again.

“Therefore, you can use food… to enter Yan.” Bai Qingyan softly told Bai Jintong, “The price must be high, fully embodying the stance of a profit-seeking merchant.”

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