Chapter 34 Chapter 34
Murong Bo stared at Ruoruo for a long time, and anyone with a discerning eye could easily see the amusement in his eyes. Young Master Murong had a reputation for being a playboy, so this behavior seemed normal to everyone.
Only Bai Jing couldn't tolerate it.
"How can you talk nonsense!" Bai Jing scolded Ruoruo on the surface, but he turned sideways to further block Murong Bo's sight.
But they never expected that Murong Bo nodded in their direction and said "OK" directly.
Bai Jing was so angry that he felt uncomfortable. This kid had no manners at all. If it were in the past, he would have driven this guy out with a stick.
But now, he was about to be imprisoned, unable to even protect his daughter. Bai Jing's chest felt more and more tight.
Forget it, forget it!
Since the people who took the lead in confiscating the house agreed, Bai Jing stopped pretending to be noble. It was time to eat anyway, so he simply waved his hand and told people to prepare the meal without hesitation. He wanted it to be plentiful and cook everything in the kitchen, because if he didn't cook, he would have no chance to cook it later.
Murong Bo had no ulterior motive for agreeing. He had been ordered to trap the General's Mansion and await a signal from his cousin, the Sixth Prince, rather than to seize it directly. Their hasty arrival at the General's Mansion wasn't simply to stop the men there; it was more important to facilitate his cousin's search for the Fourth Prince's hiding place.
There was still some time left, just enough for a meal. After this last meal, it would be almost over. After all, the Bai family was full of meritorious service. Even if they had done something wrong, this last bit of face could be given, not to mention that the little girl had such a beautiful voice.
Murong Bai cleared his throat, and his heart moved slightly when he thought of that timid but clear voice.
They naturally went into the house to eat. Although Murong Bai felt sorry that he could not listen to the little girl's words, he did not want to disturb her last meal.
Moreover, this little girl... there is a long way to go. The Bai family is destined to be imprisoned or even executed. By then, the women of the Bai family will become ownerless and will be sent to various places of entertainment. It will be easy for him to get whoever he likes!
Although he couldn't be too blatant at first, arranging a good place for her and protecting her for two years before taking her out would definitely not be a problem. After all, everyone knew that he was gentle with women, and she was just a woman, so from an outsider's point of view, this behavior was absolutely consistent with his behavior.
In the first two years, he could also let her learn to sing, and have her tuned by the Jiaofangsi. After two years of teaching, with such a beautiful voice, her singing would surely be beyond the reach of others. When the time comes, he'll take her home and listen to her singing and talking every day. Wouldn't that be the ultimate enjoyment? She'll surely fall asleep more peacefully.
The more Murong Bai thought about it, the happier he became, and he was full of anticipation for this voice.
As for the General Bai whom he respected, he respected her, but she was just a woman, not General Bai's wife. What was there to stop him from doing? Besides, he didn't want to move, he just wanted to listen to her voice more!
There are thousands of women in the world, and he doesn't even like a princess, so how could he be interested in a little favorite from someone else's family?
Murong Bo thought so, but he still stared at Ruoruo's slender back.
I've heard the General's wife is jealous. Is this girl not getting enough to eat at home? Why is she so thin? That's probably the case, otherwise she wouldn't be so timid.
Ruoruo, who had gone into the house to eat, naturally could not continue wearing the veil, so she carefully took off the veil behind everyone's back.
Perhaps because she had been scolded so many times by her mother, she always felt that there was nothing wrong with her, and she was always afraid of offending others when facing people. Therefore, she always felt at ease only when she covered her face with a veil.
But now she didn't think it was a big deal. Maybe it was because she had died once and now she was more open-minded...
Bai Jing, who was originally planning to hold his little daughter's hand and carefully instruct her, said: "..."
When he saw the face under Ruoruo's veil, his eyes widened in disbelief.
Is his daughter so beautiful?
Is there?!
He doesn't seem to know, or does he?
But how could his Bai family produce such a beautiful girl? This was not self-deprecation, but a question from the heart.
Even if he was decent looking, and even if his wife was also a beauty, could they have given birth to such a beautiful daughter? It wasn't that he was being self-deprecating, it was just that he couldn't believe that he actually had a daughter who looked like a fairy.
Besides, didn’t the lady always say that her youngest daughter was too ugly to be seen in public?
If this was ugly, then what did I look like? What did my wife look like? What did my eldest daughter, who was famous and admired in the capital, look like?
The eldest daughter's face has been boasted for many years as the most beautiful woman in the capital, but compared with the younger daughter... no, the two are simply not comparable. It's like a firefly competing with the bright moon, they cannot be compared.
He forgot what he wanted to say for a moment. What did he want to say...
Oh, he wanted to tell his little daughter not to care too much about reputation and chastity, the most important thing was to survive.
I thought that when he was gone in the future, I must take good care of myself, not to mention my relationship with the Bai family. If I was lucky enough not to be thrown into the army, I would just hold on for two or three years, hide the things in my arms, and I would be able to live a good life in the future.
I want to say that people in the world are often harsh on women, but you should not be harsh on yourself. If you even blame yourself, then there is really no way out.
He had so much to say, but he didn't know where to start. Now that he saw his daughter's face, he was even more speechless.
What could he say? He told her that his daughter, who should have been pampered, had suffered so much injustice in the past. He told her that she was useless, that her life, which should have been smooth sailing, had taken a different path, and now she was about to suffer. He told her that he was an unqualified father and couldn't even remember what his daughter looked like. He had so much to say, but at this point, it seemed there was no need to say it anymore...
In the past, the Bai family could have barely protected this appearance, but now...
His heart ached at the thought, and he even began to have the thought of not wanting to surrender. If the Bai family fell, and he died, who would be able to protect his daughter?
If someone with such appearance were to enter the Jiaofangsi or even a more chaotic place, wouldn't it be like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth?
There were only the father and daughter in the room. Mrs. Bai was so fed up with Bai Ruoruo that she would not eat with her, while Bai Yunmeng was wandering outside with her hands clenched, anxiously waiting for something or praying for something.
Bai Jing suddenly realized that there were many officers and soldiers in the Bai family now, and someone might break in at any time, so he hurriedly got up and closed the door.
Murong Bo originally thought that General Bai was just trying to be polite and ask if he wanted to eat, and he had already unconsciously taken a step forward, thinking of a way to refuse but not completely: ...
In broad daylight, in public, how could General Bai just close the door like that?
They're all... about to be punished and executed, how can... how can they still have this kind of leisure? This is too much, it's really too much!
It's no wonder Murong Bo thought too much. After all, Miss Bai was still outside. General Bai locked everyone outside and left only him and a weak woman to dine in the house... It was really hard not to think too much, and it strangely made him feel a little annoyed.
As for the rumor that the woman did not have that kind of relationship with General Bai, Murong Bo had never thought of this possibility. What else could the woman be except a concubine?
Bai Yunmeng was well-known, and if she had sisters, let alone biological sisters, even half-sisters and cousins would not be unknown. Moreover, that girl was so weak and timid, she didn't look like she could be raised in a respectable family.
Any young member of the Bai family, not to mention a lady from a wealthy family or a daughter of a general, could not possibly look like that. Murong Bo was confident that he still had this kind of discernment.
But no one could have imagined that Mrs. Bai was so confused that she regarded her youngest daughter as an enemy. Not to mention educating her, she was not even willing to give her the treatment of a maid.
Bai Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief after closing the door. Looking at his daughter, who looked innocently confused, he felt even more annoyed. Why hadn't he just forced her to leave? How could she, the daughter of a traitor, escape this situation?
"Ruoruo, remember, you must wear your veil properly in the future. Don't take it off if you can. From now on, don't say you are my daughter. Just say you are a maid from the general's mansion. If... if you can find a blessing, forget the past and live a good life..."
"No!" Tears welled up in Ruo Ruo's eyes.
What Bai Jing fears most now is hearing the word "no" from his youngest daughter.
"You have to do it, Ruoruo. Remember, once you leave this room today, never say your last name is Bai again!"
People are treacherous, and he has made enemies in the capital. Moreover, Bai Jing knows it very well, and there are many colleagues who dislike him. If they knew that Ruoruo was his daughter, they would probably be humiliated.
By then, there may not be many people who will take extra care of him out of his face, and it will only cause trouble.
Not to mention the countless people who were just waiting to take advantage of the situation to humiliate the daughters of wealthy families, not to mention the Bai family, there were many such cases in the past. Bai Jing had also vaguely heard of some people who took pleasure in humiliating the daughters of wealthy families who were in trouble.
If it was just a disagreement that had nothing to do with him before, now Bai Jing is filled with anger and worry whenever he thinks about it.
As for what to do with his eldest daughter, Bai Jing no longer cared about it.
"Daddy, do you dislike Ruoruo?" Ruoruo pursed her lips and looked very sad, with her willow-shaped eyebrows drooping, looking as if they were about to break.
"No, it's my fault. I'm afraid I'll drag you down... You're too beautiful. If you add the identity of the Bai family's second daughter, you'll inevitably attract other people's attention. People's hearts are unpredictable. From now on, you must be careful in everything you do and don't trust others completely."
The two of them talked as they ate, mainly for Ruoruo to eat, Bai Jing said. This could be considered his final instructions, so he spoke with sincerity, fearing his little girl would say "no" again. Bai Jing wanted to tell her all the difficulties she might encounter in the future, so that she would be mentally prepared and prevent her naive little girl from being deceived.
Soon there was a knock on the door. In less than a meal's time, this last peaceful moment together was coming to an end.
Bai Jing took a last deep look at his little daughter, and a tear flowed from the corner of his eye.
"Ruoruo, remember what I just said to you."
Ruo Ruo nodded, wiped her mouth, and put her veil back on. She said in a very obedient manner, "Daddy just said that if you can keep the veil on, then don't take it off. Don't worry, I've remembered it!"
Bai Jing was about to nod in relief when she heard her continue, "Don't worry, Daddy, your daughter will definitely find a way to save you!"
Bai Jing, who had been relieved for less than two minutes, suddenly felt suffocated! He always felt that his daughter was not as well-behaved as she seemed.
He was relieved that his daughter had this intention, but how could he have heard what he said just now?
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