She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 60: She and I are dear friends, no need for schemes.

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: She and I are dear friends, no need for schemes.

"You should think carefully about this, the Northern Border is tens of thousands of miles away from the Capital City, and once you marry her off, it will be as difficult to see your daughter again as it is to ascend to the heavens. You, who married close by, don’t know the agony of a mother and daughter being separated. As one who has been through this, I still need to give you a pointer or two." The old lady spoke with earnest concern and heartfelt advice.

To outsiders, her words seemed filled with good intentions and deep concern.

Sun’s family was naturally aware of this and knew that the matter was indeed so.

Wanqing’s physical condition was poor, and she additionally suffered from the Thousand Mechanisms Poison. Once she married over there, it was likely that she and her mother would not be able to see each other for the rest of their lives.

The Sun family, who had previously been very opposed to Huai Yu, suddenly had the idea of getting married. Why?

Could it be that living under the same roof had sparked some affection?

Sun’s family was silent, and on the other side, Yan An seized the opportunity to press the point.

"Yes, elder sister, Prince Seven has an illustrious identity and deep, unwavering love for Wanqing. That’s why Prince Seven is the perfect match."

Listening to these people arrange her marriage, Yan Wanqing was filled with rage and finally let out a quiet laugh, "From the sound of it, Uncle, you suggest that I have no choice but to marry Prince Seven?"

"As someone who has gone through this, of course, I need to look out for you and find you a good match. You are the legitimate daughter of Township Manor, and with your frail body, why should you suffer in a place like the Northern Border?"

Huai Yu hurriedly said, "I have already purchased a residence in the Capital City. If Wanqing marries me, she can stay in the Capital City for a few years, which wouldn’t be a bad idea. If she doesn’t want to go to the Northern Border, she doesn’t have to."

After hearing this, Yan An’s face turned ashen with anger, "You’re young and don’t understand the rules. You agree, but would your mother in the distant Northern Border agree?"

"I’ll write back home regarding this matter, Uncle, you need not worry."

Yan An glowered, puffing his beard in irritation, "Who’s your uncle?"

"Since Wanqing has already agreed to marry me, naturally you are my uncle now," Huai Yu continued nonchalantly.

Yan An didn’t want to speak with the seemingly effeminate Young Marquis, his gaze landing on Yan Wanqing instead: "Prince Seven is handsomely impressive, clearly a more suited match for you, Wanqing. You should really think it through."

"Enough!" Sun’s family suddenly spoke up, silencing the great hall instantly.

Yan Wanqing, seeing her mother’s expression, suddenly felt a bit worried.

Then Sun’s family said in a grave tone, "Wanqing’s marriage needs to be thoroughly considered. Someone, see the matchmaker out."

The matchmaker was quick-witted, "That’s just as well. The Commandery Princess’s marriage is an important affair, and it requires careful deliberation. I shall take my leave first then."

"Take all these betrothal gifts back as well." Sun’s family waved her hand, and the servants moved forward to start carrying out the chests.

The matchmaker’s intention to keep the betrothal gifts unfulfilled, she cast a lingering glance at the people of the second house before leaving.

The old lady felt incredibly pained watching boxes of gold and silver jewelry being carried out.

"Truly out of my mind, to leave such a fine place as the Capital City and be so eager to go suffer in hardship, it’s difficult for a woman to be content," she grumbled as she was helped out by the nursemaid, her body shaking with annoyance.

Listening to her speak without a single kind word, Yan Wanqing couldn’t help rolling her eyes.

Just as Sun’s family saw her, Yan Wanqing stuck out her tongue and lowered her head.

Sun’s family had come from the prayer hall and naturally had to return there to offer prayers first.

Yan Wanqing wasn’t the least bit persuaded by the arguments of Yan An and Lady Yan Liu; it was evident that they had made some secret agreement with Prince Seven.

Lady Yan Liu, who usually didn’t even want to glance at her, now looked at her as if she was the most desirable thing, as though she couldn’t wait to tie her up and deliver her directly into Prince Seven’s residence. Only then would she feel at ease.

Yan Wanqing’s face turned cold, and she walked straight out of the front hall.

The marriage that had been so agreeably discussed with her mother had been disrupted by the second house today, and her heart was ablaze with anger.

The predominant reason was undoubtedly Yan Minsheng. Since Prince Seven was in charge of the Dali Temple, that was why Yan An and Lady Yan Liu thought to please Prince Seven.

They must have directed their schemes at me because of Cong Huan from my courtyard.

As for who was instructing Cong Huan to do this, it was naturally Xiao Hongshen.

Indeed, a clever move.

With borrowed strength, Xiao Hongshen’s actions quickened.

I am determined not to let him succeed.

In this lifetime, I, Yan Wanqing, will never enter the Prince’s residence.

"What do you plan to do next?" Huai Yu asked with a somewhat worried expression.

Yan Wanqing, with one hand on her lower abdomen, defiance in her eyes, replied, "He has his ingenious plans, and I have my own secret ladder. As for acting first and reporting later, who doesn’t know how to do that?"

Huai Yu responded helplessly, "Please, my little ancestor, this kind of behavior isn’t good for your reputation."

"Reputation?" Yan Wanqing laughed as if she heard something amusing, "As long as I can avoid marrying Xiao Hongshen, what does reputation matter?"

"No matter what, you’re still the child’s father. Just accept it and that will be fine."

Huai Yu only felt that the future was very dim, "I’ll take it to heart, remember it always, and never dare to forget."

Ever since bonding with this young mistress, Huai Yu had come to realize that there are always greater mountains beyond each one, and more formidable people beyond each person. With a heart as dark as a black lotus, this lady would be too much for the folks at the Northern Border Marquis Residence to handle if she were to ever move in.

Yan Wanqing was quite satisfied with Huai Yu’s attitude, and her expression lightened a bit.

"I will handle this matter myself. You go prepare the betrothal gifts. They must be even grander than today’s ceremony. If there isn’t enough, just ask me for more," said Yan Wanqing, waving her hand dismissively as she walked towards the door, looking like she was about to leave.

Having witnessed the young mistress’s financial prowess and feeling a bit worried about her going out alone, Huai Yu asked, "Do you want company?"

"No need." She was going out to meet Chai You to discuss some matters. Having Huai Yu tag along would only be inconvenient.

Seeing her resolute tone, Huai Yu knew better than to follow, as she would only get in the way. Watching Yan Wanqing’s departing figure, she sighed helplessly.

This woman, always so determined to follow her own path.

Compared to her, Huai Yu felt like a mere apprentice in the presence of a master.

However, Huai Yu took to heart the tasks Yan Wanqing had entrusted to her. After tidying up the room, she too left the house and soon a man in red appeared beside her.

"Are you really going to marry the Commandery Princess?"

Huai Yu carefully selected the items, "Otherwise?"

The man in red clicked his tongue in astonishment, "You can’t outplay her."

"Why should I outplay her?" Huai Yu retorted, "Between her and me, there is genuine affection and friendship; no need for schemes."

The man in red looked as if he had heard something unbelievable, wide-eyed and speechless, "Are you crazy, what a joke."

Huai Yu shook her head, "You wouldn’t understand." She said this and put down the cup in her hand, "Besides this, wrap everything up for the Marquis."

The man in red decided not to dwell on Yan Wanqing’s affairs anymore, "Have you struck it rich?"

He didn’t remember them carrying so much silver coin when they left the Northern Border.

Huai Yu nonchalantly pulled out a distinctive jade pendant from her bosom and handed it to the shopkeeper who had come over for the payment, with the words "Money Leopard" inscribed on it.

"The Marquis isn’t crazy. A woman who is willing to spend money on the Marquis, isn’t she a genuine friend and beloved one?"

At a loss for words, the man in red clapped his hands, "The Commandery Princess is generous!"