Chapter 254: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 254: Wangchen

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

His lips trembled slightly as he spoke urgently: "Many thanks, Master, for the grace of saving my life; your subordinate will never forget it. Had Master not intervened, this subordinate would likely have perished long ago." As he finished, tears shimmered in his eyes.

Seeing this, Qianqian smiled faintly and asked softly: "Don't get so worked up just yet; first, try to recall — do you still remember who you actually are?"

The person on the bed hurriedly nodded in agreement, then began straining to think. Yet for some reason, every time he tried to recall his own name, it felt as if a razor-sharp steel needle were stabbing viciously into his brain, the pain unbearable.

That pain surged wave after wave like a tide, leaving him utterly unable to concentrate; he could only clutch his head tightly with both hands and let out intermittent groans of agony.

Qianqian hurriedly said: "All right, all right, if you really can't remember then let's just stop trying for now!" Hearing this, the person on the bed finally slowed his thoughts and managed to calm himself a little.

After a while, Qianqian asked: "Then what should I call you? We can't just leave you without a name." The person on the bed replied eagerly: "Please, Master, bestow a name upon me; this lowly one will be eternally grateful."

Qianqian pondered briefly, thinking that since this man couldn't even recall what he was originally called, she might as well give him a new name — convenient for calling him later. She tilted her head slightly, thought seriously for a moment, then smiled and said: "Hmm… got it! How about 'Wangchen'?

This name means forgetting the worldly troubles and worries of the past. Although it's unclear what exactly you've been through, since you've already forgotten, there's no need to painstakingly chase those memories anymore."

Wangchen's eyes flashed with a hint of delighted surprise; he immediately cupped his fists in salute and said respectfully: "Many thanks, Master, for bestowing this name; this lowly one is very fond of it."

No sooner had he finished than Qianqian gently instructed: "What you need to do now is rest easy and heal your wounds — don't be too impatient. Once you've fully recovered, you'll temporarily follow Elder Brother Yue Yi.

Judging by your bearing, you must be someone with extraordinary skills and high martial prowess; when the time comes you'll serve as my hidden guard and protect me."

Wangchen nodded without hesitation: "Yes, many thanks for Master's arrangement." Immediately after, Qianqian turned to Yue Yi and said softly: "Elder Brother Yue Yi, then I'll have to trouble you to take good care of things here."

Yue Yi replied with a smile: "Rest assured, Xiao Zhuzhu, this small matter is on me." With Yue Yi's definite assurance, Qianqian turned and left the room.

Qianqian immediately added: "There's less than a month before we have to return to Dachang! By then he should probably be able to walk on his own. At that time we can set out on the return journey together."

Hearing this, Yue Yi nodded lightly in agreement. The two conversed as Yue Yi personally saw Qianqian out the door.

After Qianqian turned and left, she headed straight for the Imperial Palace. All along the way, her mind kept circling the same question — just who was that man? Why was the ground littered with corpses where he'd been found?

Moreover, Yue Yi hadn't managed to learn his true identity at the time; had any investigation been launched since? Also, did Father know about this? More importantly, might the man be carrying some token that could prove his identity?

Thus, harboring a belly full of doubts, Qianqian pondered long and hard but ultimately couldn't untangle any clues. So she simply decided to stop wrestling with these issues for now, thinking she'd just take it one step at a time; once back in Dachang she'd ask Father to look into the situation properly.

Time flew; in the blink of an eye half a month had passed. During these days, Qianqian still kept her habit of going to the Lianwu Chang daily to practice martial arts.

Whenever she had free time, she would beg Shangguan Xingyan to take her to the interesting, fun places in Dongying Guo. Before she knew it, in just three short days Shangguan Xingyu would be setting off for Dachang.

Today the sun was just right, a gentle breeze blowing. After finishing a morning of hard training, Qianqian dragged her slightly weary body slowly back to her family's courtyard. But the moment she stepped through the courtyard gate, she spotted that familiar figure — Shangguan Xingyan standing there quietly waiting for her.

Seeing Shangguan Xingyan, Qianqian's face instantly blossomed into a radiant smile, as vivid and moving as a flower blooming in spring. She walked up quickly to Shangguan Xingyan, her vermilion lips parting as she asked eagerly: "Elder Brother Xingyan, what brings you to find me?" Her voice was clear and melodious, like an oriole emerging from the valley.

Shangguan Xingyan inclined his head slightly, his gaze gentle as he looked at the lively, lovely girl before him, and said softly: "In three days we set off; I've already arranged quite a few guards, all placed openly for show.

In addition, I've secretly dispatched five hidden guards to accompany and protect us, but I don't know if that manpower will be enough to handle any dangerous situations we might encounter on the road. So I've come specially to ask how things stand on your end — do you have any spare hands to allocate?"

Hearing this, Qianqian's bright eyes rolled once and she instantly understood the whole story. She answered without hesitation: "Elder Brother Xingyan, to be honest, I already sent a letter to Father a few days ago. Father took it very seriously and specially dispatched ten highly skilled hidden guards to assist me. Counting the three hidden guards originally by my side, that makes thirteen in total — surely enough to guarantee the safety of this journey."

Shangguan Xingyan nodded lightly, signaling agreement with Qianqian's arrangement.

He pondered briefly, then added with some worry: "However… I myself know no martial arts; if we truly run into a powerful enemy, I fear those hidden guards won't be able to safeguard both my safety and everyone else's at the same time. Therefore, I hope that should the situation become critical, you can take my younger sister Xingyu and withdraw first, ensuring her safety.

After all, this trip concerns the friendly relations between two nations — not the slightest mishap can be allowed!"

Qianqian patted her chest, promising firmly: "Elder Brother Xingyan, rest assured! If it truly comes to a life-or-death moment, I'll give it my all to protect Elder Sister Xingyu and bring her safely out of danger. This little matter is on me!" Finished, she playfully winked at Shangguan Xingyan.