Chapter 82: Impersonation- Rebirth of the Noble Daughter

 Chapter 82: Impersonation

Prime Minister Bai and the old Kang Wang sat at the head of the room, looking at Xiao Mu Qian and Bai Siruo standing below. One was elegant and dignified, the other bright and beautiful, both looking very compatible.

After a night of reflection, Bai Siruo's resistance had significantly weakened. She now stood obediently behind Princess Wen Yi, head slightly lowered, her expression calm and showing no hint of her emotions.

Xiao Mu Qian, standing behind the Crown Princess, appeared slightly more relaxed, his eyes bright and honest. He glanced several times in Bai Siruo's direction. After all, his cousin from the Bai family was soon to be his wife, and he was quite curious about her.

"Siruo has been pampered by us since childhood. If there are any shortcomings in the future, I hope Your Highness and the Princess Consort will be understanding." said Prime Minister Bai.

"What are you talking about? She is not only your Bai family’s granddaughter but also my Kang Wangfu's granddaughter. Rest assured, once she marries Xiao Mu Qian, no one in the Kang Wangfu will dare to trouble her." the old Kang Wang declared early on, putting the Bai family at ease.

The most important thing in marrying off a daughter is to ensure she lives comfortably. The Bai family already had enough power and didn’t need her to sacrifice herself for their benefit.

Shen Shi sat in the second row of chairs, watching the harmonious discussions about the marriage. Sweat began to form on her forehead again. Her injury had not fully healed and she could have skipped today's event, but she couldn't swallow her resentment. This marriage with the Kang Wangfu should have been her daughter's, yet it had fallen to that wretched girl Bai Siruo. How could she not come to see for herself?

Her eyes were full of jealousy as she looked at Xiao Mu Qian behind the Crown Princess. She wanted such a good son-in-law for herself too.

However, the whipping from Bai Lin last time had sobered her up. In Qiongzhou, they might have been the most influential family, but in Dongdu, their status was insignificant.

Her only hope lay in her daughter's beauty.

But without wealth to back up that beauty, it would be difficult to stand out in Dongdu. In a few days, once she felt better, she would have to visit Double Osmanthus Lane to meet that person.

Bai Siruo felt like her soul had left her body, not paying attention to anything being said around her. Even when she met Xiao Mu Qian, she only glanced at him briefly before looking down, not even noting his appearance.

Xiao Mu Qian, on the other hand, felt she looked familiar but couldn't place her.

Perhaps she resembled his aunt, making her seem familiar. He didn't think much of it.

After the engagement ceremony, Bai Siruo walked out of the courtyard, looking up at the square sky. She thought it would be hard to have peaceful and carefree days in the future.

"Haitang, prepare the carriage. Let’s visit Mingchi one last time. If we don’t get any news this time, you don’t have to inquire about it anymore. Just consider it as if it never happened."

Bai Siruo spoke weakly, her sorrowful expression causing Haitang to feel even more heartache.

"Miss, I believe the future young master is a good man. He will surely treat you well."

Good man, good son-in-law, good future, good match.

She had heard these words so many times since yesterday that she had become numb. A good man might be good, but could two people without any romantic feelings for each other really live harmoniously and happily together?

She didn’t know.

In an instant, Bai Siruo thought of Wei Lanxuan.

Although she disapproved of Liang Gongzi's match, her husband was chosen by Wei Lanxuan herself. Working hard for the one she loved must make her happy, right?

"I understand. Just one last visit, prepare the carriage."

"Yes."

Haitang, unable to refuse her anymore, quickly went to instruct the servants to prepare the carriage, fearing this matter would cast an irreversible shadow over her.

The carriage moved slowly and soon arrived at the tavern entrance.

When the shopkeeper saw Haitang, he immediately sent a servant to find Lu Yuanfeng, "Tell Master Lu, the person is here."

The servant received the order and ran to Lu Yuanfeng's private room.

As Haitang walked in, the shopkeeper pretended to just notice her, plastering a flattering smile on his face as he approached.

"Miss, you're here again. The usual?"

"Yes, do you have any news?"

He shook his head, and Haitang felt both relieved and saddened for her mistress.

Bai Siruo, wearing a veiled hat, entered the familiar private room.

She ordered some snacks and a pot of tea, quietly leaning by the window, lost in thought as she watched the frozen Mingchi outside.

Ever since she was rescued, she often dreamed of that scene of falling into the water. She kept thinking, if she hadn’t fainted and remembered the appearance of her savior, everything might have been simpler.

Unfortunately, now that the pendant was still new in her pouch, the figure of that person was becoming unclear even in her dreams.

As she lamented over the unrequited feelings, a commotion suddenly erupted in Mingchi. For some reason, the ice on the pond broke, and a child who was playing fell in. People around screamed, but no one dared to jump in to save the child in the freezing cold, fearing they would end up in danger themselves.

Suddenly, a figure in a stone-green robe jumped into the icy water and quickly rescued the child.

The servants nearby immediately rushed to cover him with a cloak. The people around kept praising this hero who saved a life. The child's relatives arrived and knelt in gratitude.

Watching this scene, Bai Siruo felt as if she had returned to that time. The figure in the stone-green robe gradually merged with the image in her memory!

"Let's go, let's see!"

She dashed out as she spoke, with Haitang following behind, shouting, "Miss, slow down!"

The tavern was right next to Mingchi, and after running a hundred steps, Bai Siruo saw the 'hero' who saved the child.

The person under the cloak was drenched, his face pale from the cold water, but he was quite handsome, which surprised Bai Siruo.

"Are you...are you alright?"

Lu Yuanfeng looked at Bai Siruo with feigned curiosity and thought for a moment before saying, "Are you the relative of that child?"

Bai Siruo shook her head. She didn’t know the child at all, but she felt she should know this person in front of her.

"Then why do you ask about my well-being?"

Bai Siruo couldn’t answer, so she directly asked, "Is this your first time saving someone?"

Before Lu Yuanfeng could reply, the servant beside him proudly said, "Of course not. A few years ago, our young master also saved a girl by this pond. But that was summer, and the water was cool, not like today. Young master, can you stop saving people from fire and water? If the madam finds out, she will blame me for not stopping you and break my legs!"

The servant's words seemed careless, but they instantly brightened Bai Siruo's eyes!

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