She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 86 Pushing me into the water, endangering my life

Chapter 86: Chapter 86 Pushing me into the water, endangering my life

Yan Wanqing was asked the question with a bewildered expression on her face.

"If Hei Yun is left behind, how would the Crown Prince return to the military camp?"

Huai Yu gazed at the figure quickly disappearing around the street corner with reluctance in his eyes, "There are other horses at the residence..."

"Alright, hurry and welcome the guests, then check the kitchen, as many high officials and dignitaries are here today. Today is your first appearance as Princess Anping’s future husband, and the Empress just happens to be here, so you must perform well." Yan Wanqing extended her hand to tidy up his clothes.

It was a common act, and since finding out that Huai Yu was female, they had often had physical contact.

But this act caught the eye of the Prince not far away and seemed quite conspicuous to him.

His eyes, filled with frost, stared intently at Huai Yu, before finally settling on the tenderly smiling Yan Wanqing. Recalling everything that had just occurred inside the room, he eventually raised his hand and snapped off a branch of willow that had just sprouted new buds.

"Mo Shan, go urge Yan An’s progress," he whispered, as the woman standing in the foreground and usually overlooked, bowed her head in acknowledgment.

Xiao Hongshen saw the face of Yan Wanqing, dreamily elusive yet tender, but this gentleness was no longer directed solely at him.

He muttered mockingly to himself, "So, you can smile like that at anyone."

Since that was the case, he would no longer linger on his feelings.

Xiao Hongshen turned and left without looking back. Mo Shan remained standing there, casting a deep glance towards Yan Wanqing before leaving without a trace of emotion on his bland face.

This scene went unnoticed by anyone.

Since the Empress was still sitting in the main hall, Yan Wanqing hastened her steps back to keep her company. Upon entering, she saw a crowd of officials’ daughters surrounding the Empress, with occasional exclamations making the atmosphere lively.

Curiously, she tiptoed to look inside and discovered that the Empress was playing chess with a man in normal attire but with a shiny bald head, which puzzled her.

It was Xun Wu, the abbot of Southern Mountain Temple.

She remembered not having sent an invitation to Southern Mountain Temple.

Yan Wanqing’s gaze fell on the now freely smiling Zhang Lanyi, and she furrowed her brows tightly.

The chess game, in the eyes of the visiting officials’ daughters, seemed full of dramatic changes, but to Yan Wanqing, it seemed trivial. The chessboard outwardly depicted grandiose strategies, but behind the scenes, there seemed to be many unclear and indistinct dealings.

Finally, when the chess game ended, Yan Wanqing quickly moved forward and exclaimed with a laugh, "That was splendid! Your Highness wins with superior moves, truly brilliant!"

Seeing her lavish praise, Zhang Lanyi’s red lips curved up, and her captivating gaze fell on Yan Wanqing as she chuckled, "Such sweet words, you shall be rewarded." Saying so, she slid a string of golden dragon and phoenix bracelets from her wrist onto Yan Wanqing’s arm.

This action stirred up envy among the nearby daughters, who started praising Zhang Lanyi effusively.

Amused, Zhang Lanyi covered her red lips laughingly, "Very well, everyone gets a reward! Everyone!"

Yan Wanqing touched the bracelet on her wrist, pursing her lips without continuing to speak.

This was not a reward; it was to keep her mouth shut and not to displease her.

The commotion resumed, noisy enough to cause Yan Wanqing ear pain, yet as the host, she could not leave the distinguished Empress alone until the luncheon commenced, and the female relatives of the officials finally settled down at their respective seats.

The day was sunny and warm, flowers bloomed in the courtyard, and Yan Wanqing had the seating arranged in the pavilion.

From time to time, a warm breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers drifted by, making the experience of enjoying flowers, wine, and dishes while chatting quite delightful.

Cong Ge was in high spirits, stepping hurriedly inside, he whispered a few words into Yan Wanqing’s ear.

The smile that had curved Yan Wanqing’s eyebrows and eyes slightly faded.

Zhang Lanyi noticed and watched Yan Wanqing, waiting for her to inform her.

Yan Wanqing covered her mouth with her hand and leaned in, "Grand Tutor Li’s daughter has fallen into the water. I will go check on her."

Seeing Zhang Lanyi nod her head, Yan Wanqing stood up, told the others she had to leave, and walked out.

"How could she have fallen into the water all of a sudden?" Yan Wanqing hurried outside.

Although the sun was strong that day, it had still not officially become spring. A delicate young lady falling into the icy pond was indeed a matter of life and death.

Cong Ge had also just received the news and, pressed by Yan Wanqing, had to say, "I’m not sure exactly, but there were several other young ladies accompanying Miss Li."

"Who were they?"

"From the Zhang Family, and two from the Wang Family." Cong Ge answered honestly.

The master and servant reached the edge of the pond and saw from afar that some gentlemen were walking towards them. Yan Wanqing frowned and continued forward, untying the rope on her cape as she walked.

At that moment, the young Miss Li was being pulled out of the water by her maid, sitting on the ground trembling weakly, accompanied by two young ladies from official families, presumably the Miss Zhang and Miss Wang that Cong Ge had just mentioned.

Without a word, Yan Wanqing threw her cape over Miss Li of the Li family and instructed her maid, "No more crying, wrap your mistress up."

"Cong Ge, order the firewood room to heat up water, let Miss Li of the Li family take a hot bath, and she can borrow clothes from my wardrobe for now," Yan Wanqing spoke clearly as she gave out instructions.

Cong Ge and the maid then helped Miss Li of the Li family to her feet.

"Wait!" A weak voice came from behind Yan Wanqing, she turned to look at the trembling Miss Li who had begun to speak, Yan Wanqing slightly raised her eyebrows, "Do you have something to say?"

Miss Li, the third daughter in her family, was named Li Chengyuan.

She had come to the banquet that day in place of her elder sister who was busy with other matters, but had not expected to encounter such an incident.

"I beseech the Commandery Princess for justice!" Li Chengyuan knelt down, her pale face turning up as she pointed at Miss Zhang and Miss Wang, "These two deliberately plotted to murder me!"

"Oh?" Yan Wanqing pursed her lips, a flash of interest in her eyes.

The young ladies from the Zhang and Wang families immediately bristled, "Li Chengyuan, what nonsense are you talking about! Commandery Princess, please don’t listen to her ramblings. The whole Capital City knows that Li Chengyuan is prone to making reckless accusations, and she also likes to climb into her brother-in-law’s bed, causing discord between her elder sister and her husband, always double-dealing!"

"Zhang Nian, Wang Keren, we are discussing the matter of you pushing me into the water and plotting against my life," Li Chengyuan stood straight, not giving an inch.

Seeing that Li Chengyuan dared to talk back, Zhang Nian cursed directly, "Who saw us push you into the water?! Don’t talk nonsense. It was clearly you who fell into the water yourself, yet you insist on blaming us. My sister Keren and I don’t have the temper your elder sister does, and we can’t tolerate you! Yet you had the audacity to attend the Commandery Princess’s banquet!"

Throughout this, Yan Wanqing did not interject a single word, she was assessing Li Chengyuan.

Assessing the young girl’s eyes.

Surprisingly bright.

The stubbornness within them piqued her curiosity.

Seeing Li Chengyuan fixing her gaze upon her, Yan Wanqing spoke, "Do you want this Commandery Princess to seek justice for you?"