Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1305

Chapter 1305: Chapter 1300: Solemn

Failing to alleviate His Majesty’s burdens is one thing, but causing trouble for him is a dereliction of duty as the Clan Leader. He cannot escape responsibility. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Upon hearing Wei Zhong invite him in, Bai Qihe quickly stood up, lifted the hem of his robe, and stepped into the grand hall, respectfully bowing deeply to Bai Qingyan.

Then, Bai Qihe proactively confessed, "Initially, when His Majesty returned to the palace yesterday, I should have come to apologize. However, I thought His Majesty would be tired after just returning, so I didn’t disturb him and delayed until today. I heard that earlier at the royal court, Imperial Censor Sima already brought up Bai Qingshi and Bai Qingfan. It was my failure in managing the clan, causing His Majesty to be troubled. I implore His Majesty for punishment."

Chun Zhi and Chun Tao brought refreshments and hot tea, serving Bai Qingyan and Bai Qihe.

Bai Qingyan smiled and said, "Clan Leader, please rise! You are the leader of the Bai Clan, but you are only one person with limited energy and cannot watch over them every day...

"Your Majesty! Actually... regarding Bai Qingshi, I noticed something, but... I was careless!" Bai Qihe closed his eyes briefly, honestly confessing to Bai Qingyan, "After Bai Qingshi was sentenced to exile, his grandfather came to plead with me, asking me to help on the grounds of being kin. He didn’t dare ask for a pardon, just for me to help maneuver in the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Revenue. They wanted to switch a prisoner with Bai Qingshi and give him a new identity to stay in the capital. I told Bai Qingshi’s grandfather that the Zhou Kingdom is ruled by law, and since Bai Qingshi violated the law, nothing could be done... Bai Qingshi’s grandfather was infuriated and immediately claimed that Bai Qingfan was able to accomplish things, yet I, as Clan Leader, couldn’t make it happen. Clearly, I just didn’t want to help!"

Bai Qihe was deeply troubled, "I merely found it odd at the time but didn’t think much of it. After checking, I found Bai Qingfan hadn’t violated Zhou laws, so I didn’t give it further thought. Who would have thought... who would have thought..."

"Rise!" Bai Qingyan spoke, "Sit down, have some hot tea and refreshments. I haven’t had breakfast after the morning court session, so let us eat and talk."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qihe quickly accepted and rose, kneeling at the small table Wei Zhong had brought.

In reality, Bai Qingyan knew Bai Qihe genuinely tried his best; after all, Bai Qihe was merely a Clan Leader without Hidden Guards to monitor the clan members constantly.

Moreover, under Bai Qihe’s leadership and management, the Bai Clan has gradually gotten on the right track, with clan members starting to engage in legitimate activities. Although the Bai Clan members might not necessarily be able to assist Bai Qingyan, a significant number have at least started to make efforts!

For example, in this imperial examination, many young members of the Bai Clan appeared on the hall test list, and many sons of the Bai Clan also went to join the military, all of which Bai Qingyan was aware of.

Without Bai Qihe, the clansmen might have still relied on their royal connections to enjoy unwarranted privileges.

Every clan has a few bad apples, especially the Bai Clan, which was accustomed to running rampant in Shuoyang.

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