She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 107: Fireworks Lane, Photographing People

Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Fireworks Lane, Photographing People

Yan Wanqing went to Sun Lianyi’s resting palace to find her mother, and she heard laughter and cheerful voices from inside before she entered.

However, as soon as she entered, the laughter abruptly ceased.

Ever since their last meeting, the two sisters had not seen each other again.

Sun Lianyi looked at Yan Wanqing’s thin face, a somewhat unnatural smile flashing across her face.

"I have seen the Noble Consort," Yan Wanqing spoke first, and Sun Lianyi quickly had a Palace Attendant assist her to take a seat.

Yan Wanqing looked at Sun Lianyi’s stomach, which was already very large. A hint of sadness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly looked away.

Sun Qinglian and Sun Lianyi were discussing the precautions needed for the upcoming labor. Yan Wanqing sat quietly on the side, listening while eating fruits. After a while, Sun Qinglian noted the day was getting late and proposed to leave.

That was when Yan Wanqing finally said a few caring words, and the mother and daughter stood up to leave.

Sun Lianyi watched their backs.

She remembered that the brocade pouch was still in the deepest part of her vanity case.

Sun Lianyi, supported by someone, walked to the mirror, and she slowly opened the lowest layer.

The brocade pouch lay there, safe and sound.

"His Majesty has arranged a marriage for the Commandery Princess, which young master is it?" Sun Lianyi’s memory had worsened recently, often having to be reminded about things she had mentioned before.

The Palace Attendant replied gently, "It’s the Young Marquis from the Northern Border."

"I remember now," she suddenly realized, yet asked with confusion, "I heard the Young Marquis is currently in the Capital City, why didn’t he accompany her to the palace today?"

"Your Nobleness, the Young Marquis was sent by His Majesty to manage the flooding in the South of the River a few days ago."

No sooner had she spoken than the ivory comb in Sun Lianyi’s hand suddenly dropped to the floor.

"Noble Consort!" the Palace Attendant exclaimed in alarm.

But Sun Lianyi immediately waved her hand, "You all may leave, I wish to be alone for a while."

Unable to do anything, the Palace Attendants could only retreat.

In the carriage on the other side,

Sun Qinglian looked at Yan Wanqing questioningly and said, "Why do you seem so distant from your cousin this time you entered the palace?"

Yan Wanqing, withdrawing her thoughts from the book, responded, "It’s just mother’s misconception, I have always been like this with my cousin."

What Sun Lianyi will eventually decide, she had no conclusion nor the right to interfere.

Seeing her indifferent expression, Sun Qinglian chose not to say anything more; the carriage slowly continued toward the exit of the palace.

"Mother, go back first later, I still have some things to take care of," Yan Wanqing suddenly looked up and said.

Sun Qinglian looked at her, "What have you been busy with recently? Cong Ge said you’re often not at home."

"The flooding in the South of the River is quite severe, and there are many refugees appearing in the Capital City; I am somewhat worried, today I want to personally pick up Xiaoliu from school," Yan Wanqing said without blinking, lying.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Sun Qinglian did not inquire further.

Yan Wanqing got off the carriage and went straight into a ready-to-wear shop, after which she never came out again.

The largest Flower and Willow Alleys in the Capital City.

As night approached, the music and dance thrived, filled with firework women on the buildings, laughing and charming, making this place the Soul Dissipating Tomb for all the young talents.

Mama Tan was the biggest owner on the surface of Fireworks Lane, only slightly over thirty, still charming, always dressed in a green silk skirt and holding a Beauty Fan, patrolling through Fireworks Lane.

As she greeted everyone with a smile, few customers dared to disrespect her upon approaching.

It was not that Mama Tan was not beautiful. In previous years, on the Qin Huai River, she had been the most renowned courtesan, ranking as number one across the world. Set beside a newly debuted Oiran, Mama Tan was equally breathtaking, and her age did not diminish the allure that captivated her male clientele under her pomegranate skirt.

The reason everyone was cautious around her was because of Mama Tan’s methods.

One second she’d be chatting merrily with you, and the next, she could be ruthlessly killing like mowing grass.

Moreover, the power behind her was formidable. It could be said that on Fireworks Lane, when she spoke, no one dared to contradict her.

Yet today, there was a young man in a blue robe by Mama Tan’s side.

The young man had delicate features and a scar on his cheek. His face wasn’t particularly eye-catching in a crowd, but standing next to the experienced Mama Tan, he not only held his own but even outshone her in terms of aura, adding a touch of dominance.

Passersby were speculating that this man must be Mama Tan’s latest favorite.

Tan Yun laughed cheerfully in response to everyone’s gaze, nestled in the bosom of the person next to her, yet, inside, she felt extremely uneasy.

"Master, why didn’t you at least inform me before you came?"

Indeed, the unremarkable young man was the true master of Fireworks Lane—Yan Wanqing.

Having exited the back door of the ready-made clothing shop, Yan Wanqing had changed her attire, hugging Tan Yun by the waist teasingly, "What do you think? My skills in disguise haven’t gotten rusty, have they?"

"Initially, I didn’t even recognize you," Tan Yun spoke of the recent, still somewhat shaken, how dare someone come and flirt with her.

Yan Wanqing revealed a rascally grin, "Let’s go, let’s take Young Master to see, today is Yun Ge the Oiran’s debut."

Tan Yun couldn’t help but mention Yun Ge, "That girl has been here for several months now, still acting like a young mistress, always putting on airs. If it weren’t for her attractive appearance, I would have had her sorted out long ago."

Yun Ge was originally the young mistress of the Lin Family, Lin Yanran.

On the road to exile, she was saved by Yan Wanqing’s men from soldiers who coveted her beauty due to her stunning appearance, and she was sent to Fireworks Lane.

It was said that initially timid and fearful, she started to throw her weight around in Fireworks Lane, relying on her good looks, causing Mama Tan’s people a great deal of frustration.

But, due to instructions from Yan Wanqing, during this time, Mama Tan had only instructed her in the arts of seduction.

"It’s truly a pity; if you hadn’t intervened, I would have used numerous ways to torment her," Mama Tan could not help but complain to Yan Wanqing when she brought up Yun Ge.

"Very well, you’ve worked hard during this time. Since we’re sending her off tonight, just tell me whatever reward you want," Yan Wanqing said affectionately as she embraced her and walked forward.

Upon hearing this, Mama Tan’s mood instantly improved, covering her lips with a handkerchief, she laughed out loud, "With Master’s approval, I won’t be shy. I might just ask for the moon."

Yan Wanqing gently tapped her nose, "When have I ever let any of you down?"

Mama Tan giggled and leaned into her embrace. To outsiders, she seemed to have a deep fondness for the young man with the scar.

The best viewing spot in Fireworks Lane had always been the number one private room on the top floor, which was never open to the public. But today, Mama Tan took Yan Wanqing straight in, and everyone saw that what was usually a dark room lit up brightly.

Everyone initially thought Mama Tan was trying to create buzz for the new Oiran, Yun Ge, but no one expected that the unassuming young man beside her was the real boss, and this number one private room was his exclusive domain.

"There are quite a few people today," Yan Wanqing stated as she stood by the window, slowly opening a crack, spotting several familiar faces below.

They were many of the high officials and nobles from the Capital City.

Mama Tan came close, swaying her hips, "Indeed, Yun Ge used to be the Capital City’s foremost beauty. Now that she has fallen to a place like this, those young men who once feared courting her are now willing to spend a hefty sum to see her debut."

"Having held her here for so long, we can finally sell her tonight for a good price," Mama Tan said as she cheerfully went to pour some wine. "Just thinking about it makes me very happy."

Yan Wanqing took the wine cup handed to her, sipped, and remarked, "It’s quite strong."

Mama Tan teasingly laughed, "Master, back when you were in the North of the Pass, drinking strong alcohol and eating lamb, you never complained about the liquor being too potent. Now that we have this delicately brewed alcohol in the Capital City, how can it even be considered strong?"

"You said it yourself," Yan Wanqing replied nonchalantly: "things are different now."

"Master, for such a grand scheme, just how important is Lin Yanran to warrant all this?" Mama Tan voiced the question on everyone’s minds.

Yan Wanqing’s face, always mocking the world, was full of sarcasm: "She herself isn’t important; what’s important is whoever will place the final bid on her tonight."