Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1043

Chapter 1043: Chapter 1038: Acknowledged

Bai Qingyan got up, went inside to see Mrs. Wang, who was still sound asleep, and sat by the bed to tuck in the quilt for her.

Doctor Hong had seen her, and fortunately, Mrs. Fang had only given her a bit of sleeping potion, nothing else; after a sleep, she would be fine.

Bai Qingyan accompanied Mrs. Wang for a while, and then Wei Zhong came in with small steps. He spoke softly to Bai Qingyan through the screen: "Your Majesty... Mrs. Fang couldn’t withstand ten strokes before she fainted. Her brother has stated that he is willing to take the remaining strokes for her. The executioner did not know what to do, so this old servant has come to ask your Majesty’s opinion."

"Each needs to receive their own punishment; life and death are in the hands of God," Bai Qingyan said lightly.

"Yes!" Wei Zhong responded.

Nanny Guan heard this and gritted her teeth hatefully, wishing she could devour Mrs. Fang’s flesh and blood. Mrs. Fang, just a mere commoner woman, dared to scheme against their family’s mistress.

"There is one more matter, Doctor Hong said that Mrs. Wang might not wake up until tomorrow. Do you wish, Your Majesty, to still invite the maternal families of the ladies to enter the palace for tonight’s banquet?" Wei Zhong asked in a low voice.

Originally, Bai Qingyan had sent word to notify the maternal families of the ladies, who had not gathered in many years, to bring their relatives into the palace tonight to reunite with the Bai family ladies, as a surprise for her mother and the aunts. However, if the Fourth Aunt was asleep and absent, it may arouse speculation from others. Telling the truth... who knows if loose lips would spread the word.

Bai Qingyan glanced at the still-sleeping Fourth Aunt and said, "As usual!"

Otherwise, suddenly canceling would raise more suspicion.

At that time, they could just say that the Fourth Aunt was suddenly unwell, and arrange another day for her to invite her family into the palace privately, which would also be feasible.

·

The liveliness of Commandery Princess Gaoyi’s birthday spread among the common folk, saying that a servant of the second miss of the Qin family attempted to assassinate the Emperor. The Emperor, considering the face of the Auxiliary General, did not immediately execute the second miss of the Qin family but detained her instead.

It was also said... some advised the Emperor to return, but the Emperor said he had no guilty conscience and wasn’t afraid, choosing to stay and enjoy the festivities with the people without returning.

The day’s excitement only gradually scattered when the Empress’s carriage, escorted by the imperial guard, slowly left as dusk fell at Jinhui Mountain’s outskirts.

Today, Nanny Tong did not accompany them but stayed in the palace to oversee the entry of the ladies’ maternal families into the palace at night.

Before Mrs. Dong left, she arranged the location of the night banquet to be at Bishui Pavilion in the palace, where it is the coolest place during summer. Nanny Tong, along with palace maids and eunuchs, cleaned the place anew, replaced the mosquito nets at the corridors and the second-floor terrace, and lit the bronze bird lamps standing over half a person high on both sides, making Bishui Pavilion as bright as day.

Nanny Tong stood at the front, watching the maids placing vases and fresh flowers on the high shelves, and glanced at the hourglass, estimating that the eldest daughter and all the ladies, along with the maternal relatives of the ladies, would arrive soon. She instructed Chun Zhi to check with the imperial kitchen to see if the cold dishes, which were to be served first, were ready, then lifted her skirt and went downstairs to welcome them at the door.

Outside Bishui Pavilion, every five steps was a pavilion lamp, reflecting against the dark, shiny blue stone slabs which had been scrubbed clean.

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify