Chapter 208 Bai Changhao's Request
"Qinghuan, Moxuan, don't be angry. It's because your father was too sad just now and said something he didn't want to say. That's why he took his anger out on you. Your father is here to apologize to you. Please don't take it to heart, okay?"
Bai Qinghuan thought to himself, he must have bad intentions, is he planning to use some cruel trick on himself?
"As long as father knows that grandmother's death has nothing to do with my sister and me."
"Of course it's not because of you, it's all because of that bitch Zheng Jiao!"
Bai Moyang couldn't help but interrupt: "It's not my mother."
“Shut up!”
Bai Changhao scolded Bai Moyang harshly, then looked at Bai Moxuan: "Your grandmother is gone, and your father is all alone now. Can you two stay and accompany your father? Can you still live in the Bai Mansion in the future?"
There must be something hateful about a pitiful person.
Bai Qinghuan naturally wouldn't fall into his trap.
She can pretend to be pitiful, right?
She used a handkerchief to wet her eyes, which had been dyed with ginger juice in advance, and tears of irritation flowed out again:
"Father, mother also needs us. If we go back to the Bai Mansion, mother will be alone. Father will definitely not bear to see mother living alone, right?"
"You still have Mo Yang by your side, and you can marry a wife, take concubines, and have children in the future. But mother only has us, my sister and I."
"If we come back again, Mo Yang will be unhappy. Father likes Mo Yang the most. He usually thinks we are in the way. If we leave and come back again, we will be looked down upon. Why bother?"
Bai Changhao secretly hated Bai Qinghuan's sharp tongue, but then he thought that she was just like him in that way.
I remember that when he had just passed the imperial examination, he was able to debate with many scholars.
"Father has neglected you before, but I will treat you well in the future. Qinghuan, Moxuan, please believe in father, okay?"
"Father, I promise you that I will come back to see you often. Grandma's affairs are more important."
Seeing Bai Qinghuan change the subject, Bai Changhao turned to Bai Moxuan again: "Moxuan, you are a male of the Bai family and are listed in the Bai family tree. You should stay to mourn for your grandmother."
Bai Qinghuan pulled Bai Moxuan over and said forcefully, "Moxuan is still young, only five years old. My brother and I will be vegetarians for a month after we go back to mourn for our grandmother. I hope father will understand."
Are you kidding? How could she possibly keep Mo Xuan?
Besides, other people's children under the age of seven don't have to observe mourning. I don't know what Bai Changhao is thinking by letting Mo Xuan observe mourning.
No one can find fault with her for doing this.
As a girl, no one would care whether she observed mourning or not.
Bai Changhao wanted to win them back, but he also knew that this could not be rushed, and he could not force them to stay.
Then he said, "That's good. It's good that you have such filial piety. I just hope that you can come back to see your father when you are free. Your father will miss you very much."
Bai Qinghuan naturally agreed: "Of course, father, don't worry."
There were not many guests to begin with, and after Bai Qinghuan left, they all said their condolences and walked out of the Bai Mansion.
Looking back at the dilapidated mansion, it makes people sigh.
There is not even a cup of tea. The Bai family has really fallen into decline.
However, it also shows that Bai Chengshen's marriage fraud was true, and his purpose was to get promoted and use Lu Wanning's dowry.
There are all kinds of things in the world, and there is nothing strange!
On the night of the seventh day of the first lunar month, the wind was cold and the door of Rong'an County Lady's Mansion was broken by a series of hurried knocks.
Bai Qinghuan received the report and couldn't help but wonder, "Who are you talking about?"
She suspected she had heard wrongly.
Biyun said hurriedly, "It's the Prime Minister."
Bai Qinghuan was surprised and thought to herself, "Why is he here? Don't tell mother yet. I'll go to the front hall to see what's going on."
Bai Changhao should be in mourning for his mother at this time. The body has been kept for seven days but it is not yet time for the funeral. Why did he come here in such a hurry?
Why did you choose this time? Are you afraid of being seen?
Intuition is not a good thing, so brace yourself and deal with it.
Bai Qinghuan came to the front hall and saw that Bai Changhao's eyes were sunken and his dark circles looked like they were covered with ink.
The bags under his eyes were swollen and drooped, making him look haggard.
His face was gray and dark, bloodless, his skin was rough and cracked, and his lips were dry and flaky.
He is no longer the humble and modest gentleman he used to be.
Not much better than the beggars on the street.
"Qing Huan, you are here."
After Bai Qinghuan sat down, he said indifferently, "What is the purpose of your visit, father?"
This is not the Bai Mansion, so she doesn't need to maintain superficial politeness.
Bai Changhao has been convincing himself these days and reminded himself to be kind when he came.
But facing Bai Qinghuan's cold attitude, it didn't seem like a daughter treating her father at all. He suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart, but he still forced himself to hold it back.
"Qinghuan, I came here to ask for a favor."
Bai Qinghuan was secretly surprised, and was just wondering what might happen to him.
He said please?
Could it be related to his dismissal from office?
I followed up with the question, "Father, what's the matter? How can a girl like me help you?"
Bai Changhao's lips moved and he struggled for a moment, as if he had made up his mind.
"Can you please go to the palace and beg His Majesty not to dismiss my father from his post?"
Bai Qinghuan pointed at his nose and sneered:
"I beg His Majesty? Father, don't you think too highly of me?"
Bai Changhao still did not give up: "Qinghuan, the emperor has made you the county lady and is particularly fond of you. Go and give it a try, maybe it will work."
Bai Qinghuan was really surprised and asked, "How did you know that the emperor favors me?"
She herself doesn't know.
"The emperor has made you a county lady and given you a fief. Isn't that a favor? During the winter hunt, the emperor was on your side. Of course, during the New Year's Eve banquet, the emperor also protected you."
"So, I think...I think His Majesty might be interested in taking you as his concubine."
Bai Qinghuan's eyes widened and she almost laughed. What was that look in Bai Changhao's eyes?
Your Majesty is older than him, right?
"Father, you are joking. The emperor is not on my side. The emperor always upholds justice and sides with whoever is right. He will never be partial to anyone."
It would be fine if Dong Lie was not mentioned. Once it was mentioned, she would remember how Bai Changhao made her bear the blame and exonerated Yun Yizi.
Bai Qinghuan's expression was calm, and the corners of his mouth became increasingly cold.
Since it was about His Majesty's actions, Bai Changhao quickly responded: "Yes, yes, you are right."
"Your Majesty is naturally the most fair."
"But can you please go and beg His Majesty tonight? I can't let my father's life be ruined like this. Once I am dismissed from office, my reputation will be gone."
Bai Qinghuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm, and said, "Father, do you think you still have a good reputation now?"
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