She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 104 Trouble, Sister’s Poison Has Flared Up

Chapter 104: Chapter 104 Trouble, Sister’s Poison Has Flared Up

These words can be considered quite impolite.

Given Zhang Lanyi’s personality, she would definitely take offense.

Indeed, the smile on her face faded away, and her entire demeanor grew much darker.

"According to the Commandery Princess, should I be grateful to you?"

Yan Wanqing was holding a chess piece in her hand, her delicate fingers clutching a tiny piece, making them look even more slender and pale with a lonesome chill.

"Your Majesty should be very clear, trust those you use, and do not use those you mistrust,"

She raised her eyebrows and looked over with full arrogance, "Why bother testing?"

Zhang Lanyi snorted lightly, "Your tongue really can’t stand to be at a loss, I say one thing to you, and you have to come back with ten, each one aiming straight for the heart."

"Your Majesty could choose not to criticize me, that way you won’t be poked in the heart."

Zhang Lanyi simply shut her mouth, "Enough, enough, I can’t win against you, I’m tired, and I’ll return to the palace."

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment."

Yan Wanqing watched as Zhang Lanyi stood up and spoke out.

Zhang Lanyi turned her head to look at her.

"If I manage to do it, I hope Your Majesty could agree to one thing."

"What is it?" Zhang Lanyi asked.

Yan Wanqing shook her head, "Your Majesty just needs to agree."

"If you ask for something that puts people in a difficult position—"

"If Your Majesty reaches that position, it will definitely be within your capabilities. I am not one to make such careless requests," Yan Wanqing interrupted.

Having said this much, Zhang Lanyi squinted, sizing up today’s Yan Wanqing.

She felt this girl had revealed a bit more of her sharpness than she had some days before.

But she did indeed have the capital to be proud.

Zhang Lanyi restrained the temperament that came with holding a high position for a long time, thought of what Xun Wu had said, and her own fate was tied to the person before her. In an instant, all her anger dissipated.

Watching Zhang Lanyi disappear into the room, Yan Wanqing clenched the black chess piece in her palm.

Her gaze was filled with tenderness.

"If it really comes to that day, I will definitely find a way to spare your life."

She spoke softly, as if to herself.

...

After seven days and nights of examination, Huai Yu emerged from the exam hall, looking much haggard. He slept for an entire day and night upon his return.

When he awoke, he started to arrange his marriage with Yan Wanqing.

The entire Capital City knew that Princess Anping was to marry the Young Marquis from the Northern Border.

The wedding date was set for the day of the Qiqiao Festival.

The weather grew increasingly hot, and there were less than two months left until the wedding date.

On the day the examination results were announced, Huai Yu was flying kites with Yan Wanqing, while Yan Lingzhen was busy preparing antidotes in her pharmacy.

The servants jubilantly announced that someone from the palace had come—Huai Yu had achieved the top rank in the imperial examination.

Upon hearing this news, the kite in Huai Yu’s hand flew away with the wind.

Yan Wanqing revealed a gentle smile, and quickly urged him to go out and receive the decree.

Her body was beginning to show signs of pregnancy, her clothes were thin and she was not fit to be seen in public.

Many more would come to congratulate Huai Yu on his top rank, making Yan Wanqing’s mood sink.

It had been a full month since she last saw Xiao Pingfeng.

Thinking about this, Yan Wanqing felt a lump in her throat, but she quickly shifted her attention.

Everything was going according to her plan.

Indeed, as she predicted, Xiao Hongshen shifted all his attention onto Huai Yu. In the grand hall, he directly ordered Huai Yu to head South of the River to deal with the flood disaster.

"How did you know there would be a flood disaster in South of the River?" Huai Yu asked as soon as he came back from the palace, heading straight into Yan Wanqing’s room.

Yan Wanqing placed the scripture she was holding onto the table, "I am a demon, capable of foresight."

"What nonsense are you talking about," Huai Yu reached out to touch her forehead, "You don’t have a fever."

Yan Wanqing curved her lips into a smile, "The South of the River floods every year, and I just happen to understand Xiao Hongshen very well."

"Take Hong Wu with you when you go to the South of the River."

Huai Yu frowned, "She is a capable aide at your side, what will you do without her if you give her to me?"

Yan Wanqing shook her head, "I am at the Princess Residence, with my people all around, openly and covertly – it doesn’t matter. Anyway, I’m not going out. But you, heading down to the South of the River, will have all Xiao Hongshen’s attention on you." Saying this, Yan Wanqing grabbed Huai Yu’s hand, "You must come back safely."

Huai Yu nodded gravely.

Yan Wanqing felt a surge of worry in her heart, "The person who tried to assassinate me last time still hasn’t been found. That’s what’s really unsettling me. It wasn’t Xiao Hongshen’s doing, so who could be lurking in the shadows..."

Huai Yu took her hand in his, "If you can’t figure it out, stop thinking about it. Let’s cross the bridge when we come to it."

Yan Wanqing nodded and managed a comforting smile.

Thankfully, in these unbearable times, she had a group of sisters with her.

So she wouldn’t have to fight alone as she had done in her previous life, struggling desperately to survive.

The poison in Yan Wanqing’s body made her increasingly sleepy lately, and she hardly had a few days of clarity. When Huai Yu set off for the South of the River, she wanted to see him off, but Huai Yu didn’t have anyone wake her. By the time Yan Wanqing woke up, Huai Yu had been gone for half a day.

Yan Wanqing cursed all morning in her frustration.

During the times when she was clear-headed, she began preparing for her marriage. Taking advantage of the good sunlight today, she directed the servants in the alley to move boxes, and as one box after another was moved, she stood in the alley bathed in the slanting rays of the setting sun, suddenly struck by a sense of déjà vu.

Yan Wanqing curved her lips into a smile and turned to walk towards the side gate, but in the moment she turned, someone grabbed her wrist.

She froze on the spot.

Behind her, a hoarse and deep voice resounded, unmistakably that of Xiao Pingfeng, whom she hadn’t seen for a month.

He was holding her wrist.

"With the child that you are carrying of mine, to whom do you plan to marry?"

As Yan Wanqing turned around, her astonished expression was fully reflected in his dark eyes, and for some reason, her nose felt a little sour.

Xiao Pingfeng at that moment, looking travel-worn with stubble on his chin, did not seem unkempt but instead possessed a rugged, wild beauty.

"Greetings to the Crown Prince," said Yan Wanqing calmly and gently.

Xiao Pingfeng approached her.

Step by step Yan Wanqing retreated, until she could retreat no further, her entire body pressing against the wall.

He was still wearing his battle armor that clanked with every move, his expression dark and unreadable.

"I am asking you a question."

Yan Wanqing gave a bitter smile, "Your Highness, the answer is already in your heart, isn’t it?"

"I don’t understand," Xiao Pingfeng’s eyes were bloodshot, he had not had an easy time this past month, "You clearly have feelings too, so why do you always push people thousands of miles away? Aren’t you afraid that Huai Yu will find out that the child in your belly is mine?"

"Not afraid," Yan Wanqing affirmed with a determined look.

Xiao Pingfeng laughed mockingly, "Yan Wanqing, you sure are something!" He punched the wall next to her ear, his voice icy, "But I won’t allow it."

"If you dare to marry, I dare to take you away."

Yan Wanqing furrowed her brows, "Your Highness, please choose your words carefully!"

"Usually, I would hold you dearly, afraid you’d melt, but I’ve realized you don’t appreciate kindness, always spoiling true feelings. And now, you even intend to marry another man with the child of mine in your womb, heh..." Xiao Pingfeng laughed softly, "Let me tell you, Yan Wanqing, this is wishful thinking! My legitimate heir can only be born in the Eastern Palace!"

He meant what he said.

After saying that, he turned and walked toward the setting sun.

Yan Wanqing stood transfixed, staring at his retreating figure.

Her unease grew.

Eventually, things had come to this point.

The point she feared the most.

Yan Wanqing clutched her chest, the pain was so intense it almost stopped her from breathing. People inside quickly noticed her distress and hurried out in alarm: "Miss!"

But in the moment before darkness enveloped her, she stubbornly watched the lingering shadow under the sunset glow.

"It’s bad, sister has been poisoned again!"

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