Chapter 104

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Shangguan Xingyu was seen gently stroking a blue garment in her hand, feeling its soft and smooth fabric, then turned her head and said to Yan Shuang'er with a smile: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, in my view, this blue outfit is simply tailor-made for you! Come try it on quickly to see if it fits; if you like it, Elder Sister will buy it and give it to you as a gift!"

Ouyang Qianyu, standing to the side, gritted her teeth tightly, cursing inwardly: "This Shangguan Xingyu is truly detestable to the extreme! How is it that her figure can be seen everywhere?"

At this moment, Ouyang Qianyu held another gorgeous purple skirt in her hand; she turned her gaze to Yan Shuang'er beside her, revealed a smile, and said in a voice she thought gentle: "Shuang'er, quickly look at how this purple dress is? Do you like it? If you like it, this Princess will buy it immediately without a second word and give it to you." After speaking, Ouyang Qianyu even deliberately cast a provocative glance toward Shangguan Xingyu not far away.

One could see that at this moment Ouyang Qianyu and Shangguan Xingyu, the two of them, locked eyes, as if blazing fire burned in their eyes, confronting each other full of hostility. Immediately after, they simultaneously shifted their gazes to Yan Shuang'er, as if both waiting for Yan Shuang'er to make a choice, ultimately leaning toward whom.

Yan Shuang'er was rendered somewhat at a loss by the sword-drawn, bow-bent atmosphere before her; she shook her head helplessly and said with a wry smile to the two: "Ah, these two skirts are actually both quite nice, but I already have many pretty clothes, I really don't need to add new ones, so the two Princesses had better pick clothes you yourselves like, no need to mind me."

However, faced with Yan Shuang'er's polite refusal, Ouyang Qianyu showed not the slightest intention of giving up, still stubbornly wanting to give that purple skirt to Yan Shuang'er.

In the end, Yan Shuang'er truly could not withstand Ouyang Qianyu's enthusiasm and persistence, so she could only smile and nod in agreement: "Alright alright, since the Princess shows such kindness that is hard to decline, then I will accept respectfully rather than refuse, and accept this generous gift." Hearing Yan Shuang'er finally agree to accept the gift, Ouyang Qianyu raised the corners of her mouth smugly, while Shangguan Xingyu let out a muffled grunt, no longer paying attention to this side, and continued picking clothes on her own.

The group strolled enthusiastically through a few more shops, but discovered nothing particularly fresh or interesting. Seeing the hour growing late, everyone discussed heading back to the residence.

Just on the road back, Ouyang Qianyu suddenly quick-stepped to Yan Shuang'er's side and said in a coquettish voice: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, today I absolutely must share a carriage with you!" This sudden request startled Shangguan Xingyu beside her; she naturally could not just watch Ouyang Qianyu succeed.

Shangguan Xingyu knitted her willow brows, swiftly stepped forward and linked Yan Shuang'er's arm, saying unyieldingly: "No, I also want to sit in the same carriage as Shuang'er Younger Sister!" For a moment the atmosphere became somewhat delicate.

However, the problem was — two carriages could accommodate at most four people, yet now there were five. After a brief standoff, it was finally decided that Yan Shuang'er, Ouyang Qianyu, and Shangguan Xingyu would share one carriage and set off first, while Ouyang Qianqiu and Shangguan Xingyan would ride in the other carriage and follow closely behind.

On this side, Ouyang Qianqiu sat alone in the spacious carriage, gaze fixed on the receding scenery outside the window, as if sunk in deep thought. As for Shangguan Xingyan, she leisurely flipped through the picture book in her hand, emitting a few light laughs from time to time, completely immersed in the story's plot. Thus, though the two shared a carriage, it was not awkward at all.

Looking at the other carriage, the atmosphere among the three women was completely different. Ouyang Qianyu looked at Yan Shuang'er with a face full of anticipation and asked: "Shuang'er Younger Sister, do you have free time tomorrow? How about we go eat lunch together tomorrow? I heard the Beggar's Chicken of Dachang Kingdom is peerless, its flavor incomparably delicious!"

Yan Shuang'er pondered slightly after hearing this, and replied with a smile: "Mm... tomorrow I happen to have no pressing matters." At this time, Shangguan Xingyu, who had been pricking up her ears to eavesdrop, hurriedly interjected: "Ah, Shuang'er Younger Sister, since that's the case, then bring me along tomorrow too, I also really want to taste that legendary delicious Beggar's Chicken!"

Faced with Shangguan Xingyu's eyes full of expectation, Yan Shuang'er readily agreed: "Good!" Just like that, the three made an appointment for the next day's lunch. Ouyang Qianyu sat in the carriage, cursing Shangguan Xingyu inwardly; the atmosphere among the three was extremely awkward all the way, only able to make desultory small talk.

Finally enduring until the relay station, Ouyang Qianyu couldn't wait to get down from the carriage and left straight away without looking back. Shangguan Xingyu, at the moment of parting, specially said goodbye to Shuang'er.

Yan Shuang'er rode the carriage slowly back to An Wangfu. Night fell, dinner time, the family sat around together. An Wang caringly asked Yan Shuang'er about what she encountered going out today. Yan Shuang'er obediently recounted the day's experiences in detail, focusing on how there seemed to be conflict between Shangguan Princess and Ouyang Princess, that they did not get along well;

Also that today she ran into Sixth Princess, and surprisingly Sixth Princess seemed like a completely changed person. An Wang listened quietly, felt it was no big deal, and did not ask further.

At this point, Yan Shuang'er also mentioned that tomorrow Ouyang Princess invited her to taste Beggar's Chicken. As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Si beside her suddenly spoke: "Go, tomorrow I will go too, but I won't show myself, I guarantee I can make Ouyang Princess never come looking for you to play again." Yan Shuang'er was full of doubt and hurriedly asked: "Second Brother, what exactly do you plan to do?" However, Yan Si only smiled mysteriously and replied: "Secret!"

Qianqian, who had been pricking up her ears listening at the side, could no longer contain her curiosity and cried out in a coquettish voice: "Qianqian also really wants to go!" An Wangfei hurriedly interjected to stop her: "No, Qianqian, tomorrow you still have to go to Shangshufang."

Qianqian was seen pouting unhappily: "Qianqian really doesn't want to go tomorrow!" Wangfei at the side hurriedly comforted: "Persist a few more days, winter break is coming soon, then you can rest properly, take a long long holiday."

Hearing this, Qianqian was still somewhat unwilling, but could only helplessly purse her little mouth and say: "Then fine..." Just like that, the few people ate their meal in silence.

On the other side, the Ouyang siblings were heatedly discussing tomorrow's plan. Ouyang Qianyu was heard saying enthusiastically: "Tomorrow we must go taste that incomparably delicious Beggar's Chicken!" Then he changed tone and instructed Ouyang Qianqiu: "Elder Brother, you must be more proactive, serve Yan Shuang'er more dishes and such."

However, Ouyang Qianqiu frowned and retorted: "Younger Sister, to tell the truth, I really don't like Yan Shuang'er. On the contrary, that Sixth Princess I saw today, I find very likeable. Why don't you switch your pursuit target?"

Ouyang Qianyu's eyes instantly brightened at these words, and he responded excitedly: "So it's Sixth Princess, that's not bad either!" But immediately after, his gaze dimmed again...