Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1027

Chapter 1027: Chapter 1022: Keep in Mind

Dong Changyuan once again bowed deeply to Bai Jinzhi before turning to Li Mingrui and saying, "Minister Li, it would be best for you to speak with His Majesty!"

Li Mingrui understood that Dong Changyuan did not want to take credit, so after nodding gratefully, he said to Bai Qingyan, "Your Majesty, within the new laws, there is legislation encouraging the remarriage of widows. I have received reports that there are rumors spreading, claiming... claiming that the Bai family is entirely composed of widows, yet neither the Empress Dowager nor the ladies of the Bai family have remarried, nor... have you remarried, Your Majesty. This new law clearly targets only the commoners, not the nobility!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jinzhi was immediately incensed: "What business is it of theirs whether my aunt, my stepmothers, or my elder sister remarry or not? The new law is meant to encourage widows to remarry, not to force them to! If my mother wishes to remarry... I, Bai Jinzhi, would be the first to support her wholeheartedly!"

"You better be careful, or your third aunt might hear this and reprimand you..." Bai Qingyan scolded Bai Jinzhi, although inwardly pleased. When children grow up, the remarriage of their mother or father can leave some emotional knots, whether it’s about reputation or personal feelings.

Bai Jinzhi’s ability to think this way showed that she truly prioritized her mother’s feelings above all else, and Bai Qingyan was gratified by her sister’s filial piety.

She recalled when the new policy was introduced and discussed it over breakfast with her mother, who had expressed concerns that the new law might target the Bai family.

"Your Majesty, it is natural for Commandery Princess Gaoyi to think this way, but if someone harbors the intention to resist the new law and uses this as an excuse to stir trouble, forbidding widows to remarry while claiming widows are unwilling to remarry, and constantly invoking the Imperial Family, it might well dismantle the positive momentum just emerging..." Li Mingrui seemed truly concerned.

"Where did these rumors originate..." Bai Qingyan asked.

Li Zhijie would not have come to Bai Qingyan with Dong Changyuan without strong evidence.

Especially after the incident with the former Left Prime Minister Li Mao, Bai Qingyan, holding no grudges, had promoted Li Zhijie to implement the new law. Li Zhijie always seized opportunities and would not act without purpose in Bai Qingyan’s presence, destroying his prospects.

"I have spent some effort and have discovered that these rumors initially emerged from the Qin Mansion..." Li Zhijie said.

What a coincidence indeed...

Bai Qingyan rubbed the agarwood table with her fingers. First, it was the guard from the Qin Mansion approaching Xiaosi, then the second girl from the Qin family met Sun Wenyao, and then Li Zhijie found that the rumors came from the Qin Mansion.

Bai Qingyan had met the two girls from the Qin family before and could not see them possessing such thoughts or methods. There must be someone advising them behind the scenes.

"How do you two think this should be handled..." Bai Qingyan raised her eyes towards Dong Changyuan and Li Mingrui.

Li Mingrui glanced at Dong Changyuan, hesitating before he spoke, "If one of Your Majesty’s aunts were willing to remarry, or if... Your Majesty could choose another Emperor Consort, it might relieve the tension somewhat."

Dong Changyuan frowned tightly; this was the worst idea possible... Yet he couldn’t think of a more suitable solution. If the rumors were left unchecked and grew more intense, they would inevitably obstruct the implementation of the new policies.

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