Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 592 - 589: Attacking Nanrong_1

If Shen Qingzhu saw Yingshuang lose an eye, he would feel even worse than she did.

Seeing Bai Qingyan’s sorrowful expression, Bai Jinxiu also felt uneasy. She stepped closer to Bai Qingyan, gently patted her arm, and said softly: "Eldest Young Lady... I will take good care of Yingshuang in the future and treat her like my own sister to make up for it."

Bai Qingyan stood by the bed looking at Yingshuang. Her hand slowly clenched into a fist.

Her eyes were sharp, and her voice was filled with determination, "The Empress dared to attack someone from the Bai family. This matter cannot just be brushed aside. Otherwise, the Empress will think that the Bai family is a soft target she can manipulate at will."

She had once said that whoever dared to harm the Bai family would experience the pain of having their hands cut off.

Li Mao was one, and the Empress was another.

Not to mention, the Empress almost took the lives of Jinxiu and Brother Wang!

Bai Qingyan’s gaze fell on the pine sugar embroidery on Yingshuang’s eye patch, her expression as cold as water. She wanted to stabilize the situation, but this stability had to come under the condition that no one dared to lay a hand on the Bai family. Since the Empress did not desire peace, there would be no peace for anyone.

"Is anyone watching the residence of King Xin?" Bai Qingyan’s eyes were icy.

"King Xin returned to the capital suddenly. There was no time to arrange for someone inside, but... King Xin’s residence is not impervious. Especially during the time when he was demoted to a commoner and left the capital, the servants there had a hard time. The steward from the Qin Mansion’s accounting office seemed to have become friendly with the accountant of King Xin’s residence. We plan to see if we can find an appropriate opportunity to insert our people without leaving traces."

Bai Qingyan shook her head, "At this time, sending people into the residence of King Xin might not even get them past the Chuihua gate."

After thinking for a moment, Bai Qingyan continued, "Money can make the devil turn millstones... we might need to spend some silver on this matter."

Bai Jinzhi looked at her elder sister with calm eyes, knowing that this time her sister’s anger was truly uncontrollable, "Eldest Young Lady, doing it this way might lack thoroughness."

"Don’t interfere in this matter. The most troubling issue for the Crown Prince is King Xin’s return to the capital. I will discuss this with the Crown Prince and let him handle it." Bai Qingyan had made up her mind.

Looking inside the main room of Qinghui Courtyard, the maids had already mixed warm water for bathing. Chun Tao took small steps inside the curtain and bowed, "Eldest Young Lady, the water is ready! You should go bathe first. I will take care of Yingshuang."

Chun Tao had just learned about Yingshuang’s situation from Cuibi in the courtyard, and her eyes were still red.

"Sister Chun Tao has just returned too. Please take a rest first. Rest assured, I am here!" Cuibi said with a smile.

Bai Qingyan returned to Qinghui Courtyard to bathe and change clothes. She picked up a teacup and took a sip. Just as she was about to ask Chun Tao if Yingshuang had woken up, she heard that Doctor Hong had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time.

"Quickly invite Doctor Hong in!" Bai Qingyan put down the teacup.

Doctor Hong entered and, before even taking Bai Qingyan’s pulse, placed a small porcelain bottle from his medicine chest on the table. He smiled, "Eldest Young Lady, the injury on your ear... even if you covered it with fine powder, these old eyes of mine wouldn’t be fooled. It’s better to apply the medicine properly."

Bai Qingyan had not expected to hide it from Doctor Hong. She responded, "Doctor Hong, don’t worry, I will apply the medicine properly."

Doctor Hong nodded and took Bai Qingyan’s pulse, greatly surprised. Although Bai Qingyan’s cold ailment was still present, her physique had remarkably improved compared to before.

Doctor Hong smiled and nodded, "Indeed, one cannot just rest. Movement is still necessary! Previously, I insisted that the Eldest Young Lady remain bedridden, almost causing harm!"

"Doctor Hong, what are you saying! If it hadn’t been for you back then, I might not even be here today." Bai Qingyan adjusted her sleeve and then asked Doctor Hong, "The lives of Jinxiu, Brother Wang, and Yingshuang were also saved by you. But I wonder if there is any way to cure Yingshuang’s sleeping condition?"

Doctor Hong sighed and shook his head, "I have been giving Yingshuang the medicines but changing several prescriptions hasn’t shown much effect."

Seeing Bai Qingyan’s somber expression, Doctor Hong put away the pulse pillow into his medicine chest and said, "The situation was urgent at the time. The Second Young Lady was bleeding heavily. Miss Lu and I prioritized her. After stabilizing the Second Young Lady, we found that in order to save Yingshuang’s life, the doctor had to remove her eye. If I could have come earlier... maybe it could’ve been saved."

Bai Qingyan gritted her teeth. She understood that the situation was urgent then, and Doctor Hong and Lu Ninghuan naturally had to prioritize the pregnant Jinxiu, "You were overwhelmed; it’s not your fault!"

"Speaking of Yingshuang, I want to ask the Eldest Young Lady for a favor. Why not let Yingshuang stay with me? On one hand, she could have a more stable life. On the other hand, being by my side would allow me to frequently adjust her medicine, and maybe, in time, a cure could be found."

Doctor Hong sincerely liked Yingshuang. Everyone said she was foolish, but he believed she had an innocent and kind heart. The first thing she did upon waking was not to worry about her own eye but to look for the Second Young Lady and insist on staying by her side, even when covered in blood. She fainted only after ensuring Bai Jinxiu and her son were safe.

"Yingshuang is the savior of Jinxiu and Brother Wang, and also a benefactor to the Bai family! I would feel relieved if she followed you. However, we should respect Yingshuang’s decision and see whether she wants to stay with Jinxiu and Brother Wang or go with you." Bai Qingyan said with a smile to Doctor Hong.

"Of course!" Doctor Hong nodded repeatedly.

Chun Tao entered with a black lacquered tray and set down a silver cup filled with milk soda on the table. She bowed and said, "Eldest Young Lady, Lu Ping is back and requesting to see you outside the courtyard!"

Doctor Hong had just finished packing his medicine chest. Hearing Chun Tao mention Lu Ping’s arrival, he understood that Bai Qingyan had business to discuss with Lu Ping. He stood up to leave.

"Chun Tao, see Doctor Hong out..." Bai Qingyan instructed.

"Yes!" Chun Tao responded with a smile, saluting Doctor Hong with a gesture of invitation.

Outside Qinghui Courtyard, Lu Ping saw Doctor Hong leaving and greeted him. Without saying much, he hurried inside to report the day’s battle report delivered to the Ministry of War to Bai Qingyan.

"Eldest Young Lady, today’s report from the borders states that Yan and Beirong have attacked Nanrong! The exact date, I did not have time to verify. But, Eldest Young Lady... the Young Master is there!" Lu Ping said anxiously.

Bai Qingyan’s hand on the table suddenly tightened.

Lu Ping, filled with worry and growing more agitated, said, "The battle of Dengzhou City cost Nanrong a significant portion of its troops. I don’t know if this conflict might harm the Young Master!" freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Bai Qingyan further inquired, "Who is leading the troops?"

Lu Ping shook his head, "I haven’t found out yet. As soon as I heard, I hurried back to report to you!"