She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 306 - 305: From Today Onwards, Nobody Will Have a Good Time

Chapter 306: Chapter 305: From Today Onwards, Nobody Will Have a Good Time

As she left, Yan Wanqing brought Xiaoliu and Shen Shuyun with her. Sun Hongxuan also wanted to come, but he couldn’t neglect all the females under his care and could only reluctantly say goodbye to Yan Wanqing.

Since they had already communicated with Huai Yu through letters, they were not in a particular hurry to travel but arrived in the Northern Border the afternoon after Huai Yu returned.

Upon entering the city, a wave of exotic charm, completely different from that of the Capital City, hit them.

Yan Lingzhen grabbed Yan Wanqing’s hand, her eyes sparkling, "Sister, their clothes look so pretty, buy some for me!"

Yan Wanqing smiled and let Cong Ge take her to a ready-made clothes store.

Meanwhile, she and Shen Shuyun entered a tavern.

"Are we not going directly?" Shen Shuyun wondered, could it be that after reaching the Northern Border Marquis Residence, the Young Marquis would not feed his fiancée, Yan Wanqing, sufficiently?

Just as Yan Wanqing ordered the dishes, and the waiter poured tea, she said, "No rush, we left in secret; let’s just observe for another two days. Look at the Northern Border, the streets are so lively, we should have a stroll before doing anything else."

Shen Shuyun did not know what Yan Wanqing was thinking, but after several days of influence, she realized that she should respect Yan Wanqing’s ideas. It would not end well if she questioned her with her mere mortal thoughts.

She was still hoping that Yan Wanqing would take her to seek revenge against Song Huaxu.

"The dishes are here, try them, they look quite good," Shen Shuyun eagerly placed the dishes in front of Yan Wanqing.

The waiter brought the dishes one after another, just as Yan Lingzhen and Cong Ge came back. The four of them sat at the dining table. They had just eaten half their meal when a series of footsteps came from downstairs.

Yan Wanqing looked up to see a beautiful woman in a green and white long dress, accompanied by two servants, standing before her.

"You must be Princess Anping. I apologize for not welcoming you from afar; I am Cui Zhi, sent by command of the Marchioness of the Northern Border Marquis Residence, to invite you over," she said.

Yan Wanqing put down her chopsticks, "The Marchioness of the Northern Border?" She smiled at Cui Zhi, "The Marchioness is well-informed; we have just arrived in the Northern Border."

An unnatural smile appeared on Cui Zhi’s face, "As Princess Anping is the fiancée of the Young Marquis, our Marchioness naturally keeps an eye on such matters. No sooner had you arrived than the Marchioness sent me to invite you... fearing that she might not attend to you well enough and cause offense."

"Well then, let’s not delay matters and keep the Marchioness waiting," said Yan Wanqing. She put down her chopsticks, wiped the corners of her lips with a handkerchief, and then spoke to Cui Zhi.

...

Princess Anping, fiancee of Huai Yu, the Young Marquis far off in the Capital City, has arrived!

The news spread swiftly.

Before Yan Wanqing and the others’ carriage reached the Northern Border Marquis Residence, numerous commoners had already gathered along the road.

"Sister, they’ve all come to see you," Yan Lingzhen remarked, pulling back a corner of the carriage curtain.

Yan Wanqing sat expressionless inside the carriage, "I see, close the curtain now."

Thinking her sister was displeased, Yan Lingzhen quickly shut the curtain and settled down.

Yan Wanqing pointed outside the window and spoke softly.

"The Marchioness of the Northern Border has many reservations about me. The news certainly wasn’t leaked by her; it must have come from the second family within the Marquis Residence, with whom she does not get along."

Shen Shuyun was somewhat perplexed and whispered, "There are such internal conflicts in the Marquis Residence too?"

"The Imperial Family has its internal strife; what more the Marquis Residence? It’s a common sight," added Yan Lingzhen from the side. She had read many novels and watched many movies and TV shows, knowing well what the audience likes to see.

Upon hearing Yan Lingzhen’s words, Shen Shuyun covered her mouth in surprise.

Yan Lingzhen half-closed her eyes and leaned back on the cushion to feign sleep.

Ever since getting into the carriage, she had smelled a peculiar fragrance.

It carried a scent of pine, subtly mingling with an odor that made one’s stomach feel uncomfortable.

Yan Wanqing believed that Yan Lingzhen, who always had a keen sense of smell, must have also felt it.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have immediately covered her nose with a handkerchief upon entering the carriage.

Yan Lingzhen felt utterly nauseous.

What was this bizarre incense in the carriage making her want to vomit?

She had just lifted the carriage curtain to stick her head out for some fresh air, only to be met with the simple faces of the common folk.

Of course, she regarded them as just that.

The common folk regarded her as a rare species to be observed.

They thought someone with extraordinary abilities had arrived from the Capital City.

Seeing that her elder sister had already closed her eyes to rest, she simply closed her own eyes too, though she kept a handkerchief over her nose the whole time.

Seeing that both of them had closed their eyes, Shen Shuyun, having no one to talk to, could only lean against the carriage and feign sleep as well.

The carriage had not traveled far before it stopped.

"Commandery Princess, we have arrived at the Northern Border Marquis Residence."

Cui Zhi’s voice came from outside, and Yan Wanqing opened her eyes.

The curtain was lifted from outside.

Yan Wanqing was the first to step out, and Cong Ge immediately helped her down from the carriage.

Today, Yan Wanqing was dressed in a red silk dress, her entire demeanor vital and elegant, making her extraordinarily eye-catching.

As soon as she appeared from the carriage, there erupted a cheer from the crowd.

They were clearly very pleased with Yan Wanqing’s appearance.

She raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

She hadn’t expected the common folk of the Northern Border to place such importance on appearances.

After stepping down from the carriage, Huai Yu had already been waiting nearby for a long time. "Commandery Princess."

Without hesitation, Yan Wanqing moved her hand from Cong Ge’s to Huai Yu’s, her gaze teasing as she swept over her, "Long time no see."

Huai Yu couldn’t help but pinch her in response.

This mischievous girl, daring to tease her after so many days apart.

Yan Wanqing calmly followed Huai Yu up the steps, where a lavishly dressed woman, accompanied by a group, stood at the doorway waiting for her.

It seemed the Marchioness of the Northern Border knew her manners and didn’t neglect her, the Princess of Anping, because of what she had done in the Capital City.

As Yan Wanqing walked forward, the Marchioness of the Northern Border greeted her with a kind smile.

"Princess Anping truly is captivating, not as good hearing a hundred times as seeing once!"

Yan Wanqing covered her mouth with a light laugh, pretending to act coy and delicate, "Madam flatters me. Anping is just an ordinary person, it’s all thanks to everyone’s affection."

"Let’s not talk at the door. Everyone, please come in." The speaker was a woman behind the Marchioness, dressed in a deep blue gown and adorned with jewels, her hooked eyebrows giving her a stern appearance.

This had to be the second wife, Lady Liu, whom Huai Yu had mentioned to her before.

Yan Wanqing looked at Lady Liu and flashed a shallow smile, "We’ll do as you say."

Lady Liu gave Yan Wanqing a look, her lips curling into a smile that was not quite a smile, then she took the lead and walked inside, "Let’s talk inside; there are too many people out here."

Because of her actions, Wu Zhen hesitated for a moment, a glint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

But soon she smiled warmly, "Commandery Princess, this way, please."

Yan Wanqing, ever so affable, assisted Wu Zhen, "Please, you first, Madam."

The two exchanged courtesies and finally entered the main gate.

Huai Yu was silently impressed by the superficial flattery exhibited by the two women, sighing inwardly.

What a predicament.

From today, she felt the residence was unlikely to have peaceful days.

Knowing Yan Wanqing as she did, it was best if the people of the residence did not provoke her, otherwise, they were bound to suffer.

Thinking this, a smile curled up at the corners of Huai Yu’s lips.

The very thought excited her.