Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1358

Chapter 1358: Chapter 1353: Understood

Until a young eunuch came to report, saying that the Ninth Prince of Yan had arrived, Mrs. Liu lowered her voice and said, "This Ninth Prince of Yan is probably here to apologize for the incident with Fan Yugan being beaten today, right? I heard this affair has become quite a sensation, with almost the entire Dadu City knowing about it."

Bai Qingyan smiled, took the towel handed by Chun Tao to wipe her hands, and said, "I was the one who summoned the Ninth Prince of Yan into the palace. Regarding the incident with Fan Yugan being beaten, Yan must give our Great Zhou an explanation."

Mrs. Dong glanced at her daughter, understanding in her heart, then said to Bai Qingyan, "In that case, your second aunt and I will leave first. It’s hard for you to find some time to see the two children in a day, so let Nanny Tong and Chun Tao, Chun Zhi stay here with them. You should quickly deal with the Ninth Prince of Yan and spend some quality time with the children, and rest well."

"It’s still elder sister-in-law’s idea that’s effective, leaving Kangle and Xile here, so Kid has no choice but to take some time to rest!" Mrs. Liu laughed as she handed Kangle in her arms to Nanny Tong, assuming Mrs. Dong was worried Bai Qingyan would forget to rest when occupied with official matters, thereby deliberately leaving the children behind.

"Kid, you mustn’t just focus on reviewing the memorials, you must take some rest!" Mrs. Liu stood up and gave a reminder.

In the past, Mrs. Liu only thought that being an Emperor meant holding all the power, with all the decisions made by one person. But now, seeing her niece ascend to the Emperor’s position, she realizes how difficult it is to be an Emperor, and even more difficult to be a good Emperor!

If anyone says being an Emperor is comfortable, that person must be an incompetent ruler!

"Xiao Ba, Brother Wang, we’re leaving now..." Mrs. Liu smiled and waved to the two children.

Xiao Ba stood up and saluted Bai Qingyan, "Eldest Young Lady, Xiao Ba takes his leave first!"

Brother Wang mimicked the action, using both hands and feet and sticking his little buttocks up, standing up and saluting Bai Qingyan, "Auntie, Brother Wang takes his leave first!"

Bai Qingyan nodded with a smile, "Very well, Xiao Ba and Brother Wang walk slowly, be careful going downstairs."

Shortly after Mrs. Dong and Mrs. Liu left with Xiao Ba and Brother Wang, Xiao Rongyan arrived...

When he saw the thousand-year-old Wisteria Tree, he paused in his steps.

It is said that when Mother designed the construction of the Dadu Imperial Palace, upon learning of the existence of this ancient Wisteria Tree, the court officials in charge originally intended to cut it down. However, Mother could not bear to have this thousand-year-old Wisteria Tree cut down, so she had the palace planned for this location moved elsewhere, leaving the Wisteria Tree and building a circular pavilion around it.

Xiao Rongyan heard from his elder brother that, in the past in Dadu City... when his brother was young, in the summer, Mother’s favorite pastime was to send the eunuchs and palace maids away and take the children to play here barefoot.

With the three-tiered circular pavilion, the children could run freely, and without eunuchs, palace maids, and nannies following them, the children had a joyous time playing.

Thinking that Bai Qingyan was there with the two children now, Xiao Rongyan couldn’t help but envision the scene of them playing together when the children grow up.

But upon further thought, perhaps by then, he and Bai Qingyan would take the children to their residence in Baiwo City.

He raised his hand, removed the mask from his face, and laid it aside, "Just as Kid said, Yan is now seeking Zhou’s favor, and any conditions offered by Zhou are without refutation by Yan."

Bai Qingyan lifted the tea cup again, gesturing to Xiao Rongyan, "It’s good the Regent Prince understands."

"And today, without seeing the children, Kid..."

Before Xiao Rongyan could finish his words, Bai Qingyan smiled and said, "The wet nurse has taken them away, they will be brought over later. Since you have made the effort to visit the palace, naturally you will be allowed to see the children. Rest assured, you will see them..."

"Given the time spent with the children, I’d rather spend more time with Kid." Xiao Rongyan clutched Bai Qingyan’s hand, delicate as jade, "Asking about the children was just because seeing this Qiuhua Pavilion today, I recalled my elder brother once told me, when he was young, Mother would take them to play here joyfully."

"As long as we are both by the children’s side, no matter where we play, they’re bound to have fun!" Bai Qingyan pondered that by the time the children grew up, they might no longer be in the Dadu City Imperial Palace, perhaps they would settle in Baiwo City.

"Kid is right!" Xiao Rongyan’s eyes were filled with laughter, for nothing could make the children happier than having both parents nearby, who love each other without doubt.

"Today is about spending time with the children; we won’t discuss state affairs. State affairs can be left to the Honglu Temple to discuss; today... it’s a family reunion." Bai Qingyan held Xiao Rongyan’s hand as they walked towards the inner chamber, "A few days ago, Mother tidied up the palace storeroom and found a painting. I thought it should be gifted to you."