Chapter 102

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Not long after, Princess Ouyang finally appeared. However, when she raised her eyes and looked, the scene she saw made her burn with rage. She saw Shangguan Xingyu intimately linking arms with Yan Shuang'er, chatting excitedly about where to go shopping next.

Ouyang Qianyu trembled with anger, cursing inwardly: Good for you, Shangguan Xingyu, clearly I was the one who summoned Yan Shuang'er, yet you dare to butt in like this, what exactly are your intentions? But constrained by face, she couldn't flare up on the spot, and could only force down the anger in her heart, pretending nothing was wrong as she walked forward with measured steps.

She said softly: "Miss Shuang'er, you've come." Yan Shuang'er hurriedly saluted, saying: "Greetings, Princess Ouyang, Greetings, Crown Prince of Xishang!" Ouyang Qianyu smiled, her tone relaxed and natural, "No need to be so formal, since Miss Shuang'er has arrived, let's set off then." After she finished speaking, everyone boarded their respective carriages.

Shangguan Xingyu inadvertently glanced at the carriage Yan Shuang'er was riding in, which was quite spacious and imposing, and her heart stirred. She immediately reached out to grab Shangguan Xingyan beside her, and walked quickly toward the front of Yan Shuang'er's carriage. She gave a slight bow and asked softly: "Miss Shuang'er, may I ask if my elder brother and I could have the honor of sharing a carriage with you?" Her words were full of anticipation.

Yan Shuang'er raised her eyes to look at Shangguan Xingyu before her, the corners of her mouth curling up to reveal a friendly smile, and agreed readily: "Of course!" After receiving permission, the Shangguan siblings exchanged a smile and boarded the carriage lightly.

With a shout from the coachman, the two carriages started moving slowly. The lead carriage at the front was Princess Ouyang's, and Yan Shuang'er's carriage followed closely behind.

Sitting inside her own carriage, Ouyang Qianyu looked through the window and saw that Shangguan Xingyu was actually in the same carriage as Yan Shuang'er, and couldn't help but hate it in her heart. She gritted her teeth and muttered to herself: "This Shangguan Xingyu is truly a lingering ghost, always coming out to ruin my plans! Don't know where she gets such a thick skin, to actually take the initiative to ask to share a carriage with Yan Shuang'er.

Hmph, why didn't I think of this move first? If I could ride in the same carriage as Yan Shuang'er, wouldn't that be just the chance to enhance our feelings for each other..." The more she thought, the more annoyed she became. Ouyang Qianqiu slightly furrowed her brows, her gaze falling on Ouyang Qianyu, and said slowly: "Younger Sister, I'll tell you the truth, regarding that Yan Shuang'er, I really have no interest."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qianyu immediately widened her eyes and replied urgently: "Elder Brother, so what if you're not interested? Feelings, that kind of thing, can completely be cultivated slowly! Now the Crown Prince's side is already hopeless, our family wanting to solidify our status through a marriage alliance all depends on you! Think about it, the few princesses under the Dachang Emperor, either they're already married off, or they live in deep seclusion, there's simply no chance for you to have a chance encounter with them! Could it be you'd rather choose to be a live-in son-in-law for those two married princesses?"

Ouyang Qianqiu shook her head lightly, saying firmly: "Regarding the marriage alliance, there's actually no need to be this frantic. Even if it ultimately fails, Father Emperor probably won't blame the two of us siblings."

However, Ouyang Qianyu was like a lit firecracker, her emotions instantly flaring up. She shouted indignantly: "No! Absolutely not! How can I watch that little slut Shangguan Xingyu ride on my head and lord it over me!

Right now she's in the carriage, who knows how she's slandering me! If Shangguan Xingyan and Yan Shuang'er really succeed, then later facing Shangguan Xingyu's mouth, I don't want to see even a bit of it!"

After speaking, Ouyang Qianyu turned her head away in a huff, ignoring Ouyang Qianqiu. And Ouyang Qianqiu looked helplessly at this willful younger sister of hers, for a moment not knowing how to persuade her, and simply fell silent, sinking into deep thought.

On the other exquisitely decorated carriage, Shangguan Xingyu pushed open the carriage door without hesitation and spoke directly: "Miss Shuang'er, if Princess Ouyang invites you to accompany her again in the future, you must remember to call for me! I definitely won't let that Princess Ouyang have her way."

Yan Shuang'er clearly hadn't expected Shangguan Xingyu to be so frank, and couldn't help but blank for a moment, but it was just an instant; clever as she was, she immediately understood the deep meaning, and hurriedly replied: "Then I truly must thank Princess Shangguan for your righteous assistance."

For the next period of time, the few people continued chatting. Yan Shuang'er gradually discovered that this Princess Shangguan was not only gentle and dignified in appearance, elegant and generous in bearing, but also kind-hearted and understanding.

In comparison, that Princess Ouyang who was always overbearing appeared much inferior. Thus, the common topics between the two grew more and more, their exchange became increasingly harmonious, and the atmosphere grew more and more warm and pleasant.

However, forming a sharp contrast with the lively and joyful atmosphere on this side, Shangguan Xingyan sitting to the side seemed to have absolutely no interest in these girls' topics.

He took out a book titled "Transmigrated as a Vermilion Bird, Burn Everyone to Death" from his bosom and read it with rapt attention, completely immersed in the exciting plot, reading with great relish, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

Just then, a faint sound of horse hooves and rolling wheels came from the front; it turned out the carriage Princess Ouyang was riding in had slowly stopped. Looking closely, the carriage happened to stop in front of a shop displaying all kinds of exquisite ornaments. Yan Shuang'er saw this and hurriedly stood up, getting off the carriage together with Shangguan Xingyu and Shangguan Xingyan.

Just as they got off the carriage, Ouyang Qianyu eagerly welcomed them over, smiling as she said to Yan Shuang'er: "Come, let's go in and take a look together!" Before her words even fell, not even giving Yan Shuang'er time to react, she grabbed Yan Shuang'er's hand and rushed into the shop.

Upon entering the shop, the two were instantly attracted by the lively scene before them. The shop was crowded with people, customers either selecting their favored items or haggling with the shopkeeper, extremely lively.