She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 197: Do You Think I’m Free, Telling Stories to Amuse You?

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Do You Think I’m Free, Telling Stories to Amuse You?

Yan Wanqing was about to enter when Chang Qianhu suddenly shouted.

"Commander Yan..."

Yan Wanqing turned her head, "Hmm? Is there something else?"

Seeing Yan Wanqing standing hale and healthy before him, for the first time, the big man, Chang Qianhu, had eyes rimmed red, "Subordinate, subordinate thought that you had already... when Princess Yaochi arrived, she said you..."

Chang Qianhu choked and could not finish his sentence.

When they heard the words of Princess Yaochi, many of the officers spontaneously went out to search, to no avail; many were deeply distressed, none of them believed that Yan Wanqing had truly perished just like that.

Especially not at the hands of a wolf pack.

Her martial arts were so profound, self-preservation should have been no issue at all, even Princess Yaochi, who was pregnant, managed to find her way safely to Xiliang City. How could their Commander Yan possibly have died under the attack of a wolf pack?!

Chang Qianhu was the first to disbelieve.

Yan Wanqing saw the blood in Chang Qianhu’s eyes and the portraits of herself that had been posted on the city walls before entering, and she knew how tormented his last few days must have been.

"Men shed blood, not tears. Wipe your eyes quickly. It’s embarrassing to be seen like this by others," Yan Wanqing teased.

Chang Qianhu quickly turned away, wiping his face with his hand, "Subordinate didn’t, it’s just that sand got into my eyes just now."

Yan Wanqing did not expose him. She reached out and gave Chang Qianhu a firm pat on the shoulder, "This commander has returned safely."

She told Chang Qianhu about the experiences she had these past few days, listening to it, he clenched his fists tight.

"Subordinate said so, with the Commander Yan’s skill, how could a mere wilderness confine you? It turns out someone had deliberately plotted against you!" When Chang Qianhu heard how Princess Yaochi had used a hairpin to stab Yan Wanqing, he wished he could rush in and kill the woman with the poisonous heart to feel better.

"There are many who desire my life, and it’s not just her, Li Chengyuan," Yan Wanqing consoled.

She urged Chang Qianhu, "Go quickly and spread the word, say the commander isn’t dead, I’m back."

As she spoke these words, Yan Wanqing’s eyes gleamed with a cunning light. Chang Qianhu immediately perked up, nodding excitedly, "Yes! Subordinate will do it this instant!"

He ran ahead, sprinting inside.

Announcing to everyone he encountered, "Commander Yan is back! Commander Yan isn’t dead! Commander Yan is back!"

The previously quiet City Lord Residence instantly boiled over with excitement. The officers, previously in a dead state, sprang to life, and as they crammed toward the entrance and saw Yan Wanqing indeed standing fine and well at the door, these men of stature spontaneously knelt down.

"We hereby welcome Commander Yan’s return!"

Although she was a woman, the way she had conducted herself along the way had deeply ingrained her into the hearts of the soldiers.

This kneeling signified their submission.

Compared to the joy of the soldiers, several people in the hall were not so at ease.

Especially Princess Yaochi, at the news of Yan Wanqing’s survival, she smashed the teacup in her hand to the ground.

"What’s wrong with you?" Xiao Hongshen frowned at her.

Li Chengyuan felt a chill down her spine.

She shook her head uneasily, "Nothing. It might be restlessness from the child, I feel a bit uncomfortable."

"Hmm, then go take a rest," Xiao Hongshen said smoothly.

Li Chengyuan couldn’t have asked for better and quickly left with her maids.

In the hall, only Xiao Hongshen and the City Lord of Xiliang City remained.

Hearing the cheering outside, the City Lord chuckled, "It’s rare for a woman to be commander-in-chief and to win the soldier’s hearts so thoroughly."

Xiao Hongshen’s emotions were inscrutable as he nodded, "Princess Anping has always known how to capture people’s hearts."

The City Lord of Xiliang City heard this but did not respond to the remark.

By this time, Chang Qianhu had arrived in the hall.

He knelt on the ground and reported, "Prince, City Lord, Commander Yan has returned!"

An obscure emotion flashed in Xiao Hongshen’s eyes, and he gestured with his hand, "This Royal Highness already knows. With such a commotion, everyone knows."

Everybody knowing was indeed for the best.

Commander Chang sneered internally.

He was just afraid that Princess Yaochi was not aware.

However, he did not show it on his face, remaining extremely respectful.

By now, Yan Wanqing had already walked in, "It’s been a long time, I see Prince Seven is still in good health."

Xiao Hongshen looked at Yan Wanqing, noting she had grown even thinner than before, and swept a cold glance at her, "As long as you’re not dead, that’s good enough."

"That can’t be, if those who should die haven’t died, how could I, the Commander, step out first?" Yan Wanqing replied unapologetically.

Xiao Hongshen’s expression darkened a few shades, but strangely, he did not continue to speak today.

The City Lord of Xiliang City laughed loudly, "I’ve met Commander Yan, with such a heroic spirit, one can tell she is a valorous woman among women."

Yan Wanqing lifted her eyes to glance over, noticing the man sitting in a wheelchair, his attractive eyebrows twitching upward.

It turned out to be the man who had enjoyed a pleasant conversation with her last night.

Seeing that he pretended not to recognize her, Wanqing gave a light snort, "Lord City, you flatter me too much."

Interesting.

Xiliang City indeed has no shortage of talents, giving her surprise after surprise.

"I heard the Lord City has arranged a banquet tonight to welcome and cleanse us of the dust from our travels," Yan Wanqing deliberately broached the topic.

Everyone thought she was dead, yet now she has come back to life.

Everyone, except for this inscrutable, crippled City Lord.

Possibly every move of hers was in the eyes of the City Lord.

This cripple, she must be wary of.

"This is my duty, as everyone has come from the distant Capital City to help me quell the rebellion, how could I not prepare good wine and food to welcome and cleanse the dust off you?"

Quite the speaker, a shrewd cripple indeed.

Yan Wanqing quietly updated her mental keywords for the City Lord in front of her.

"The Lord City is very considerate," praised Yan Wanqing.

The City Lord smiled like a kind-hearted cat, gentle and affable, "Commander Yan, you praise me too much, it’s simply what I should do."

Insincere, eloquent, and shrewd cripple.

Yan Wanqing nodded, "If that’s the case, then I have a favor to ask of the Lord City."

"Commander Yan, please instruct me as you wish."

Yan Wanqing’s lips curled up into a smile, "There’s a place called Happiness Village, I wonder if the Lord City has heard of it."

As she said this, she stared smilingly at the City Lord, watching for any slight change in his demeanor.

"This Happiness Village falls under my jurisdiction, what would you like me to do, Commander Yan?" the City Lord asked as naturally as if he were meeting Yan Wanqing for the first time.

"The villagers of Happiness Village saved my life, and I want to reward them. Since it is under your jurisdiction, I’ll leave this matter to you to handle. I trust you’ll prepare the gifts appropriately," Yan Wanqing stated bluntly.

"Commander Yan’s great escape from disaster surely brings fortune to come. The villagers of Happiness Village deserve a good reward for their merit, rest assured, I will take care of it," said the City Lord, his respect undisguised.

A watertight dialogue.

Yan Wanqing’s impression of the Xiliang City Lord worsened.

It seemed that last night’s interaction was a deliberate approach, and even though she wasn’t sure of his motives, it made Yan Wanqing somewhat uncomfortable.

Xiao Hongshen sat by drinking tea, unexpectedly interjecting, "Why would a perfectly fine pack of wolves suddenly attack you? And even relentlessly chase after you at that?"

Yan Wanqing, surprised by his curiosity, retorted, "I thought Prince Seven had heard the complete account of events from Princess Yaochi."

"I want to hear it from you," Xiao Hongshen said sternly.

Without hiding her disdain, Wanqing pulled back her lips in a cold sneer, "Excuse me for not entertaining you, do you think I have nothing better to do than tell you stories to amuse you?"

Xiao Hongshen was furious, "You! Can’t you speak properly!"