Chapter 262: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 262: Returning to the Capital

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After hearing this, Qianqian slightly furrowed her delicate brows, fell silent for a moment as if deep in thought, and then asked, "Elder Sister Xingyu, can you tell which piece is real silver and which is fake?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xingyu's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile, and she replied unhurriedly, "These two pieces of silver look almost identical on the outside; it is difficult to easily distinguish real from fake.

However, if you pick them up and weigh them carefully, you will discover the difference. Look, this piece, which is slightly smaller in volume, is actually heavier than that larger piece."

Hearing this, Qianqian hurriedly extended her jade-like hands and carefully touched each piece of silver in turn. Sure enough, it was exactly as Shangguan Xingyu had said.

Her pair of beautiful large eyes instantly flashed a hint of surprised delight, and she eagerly pressed, "Elder Sister Xingyu, is there some special trick hidden inside these?"

Shangguan Xingyu smiled faintly, lowered her voice, and explained softly, "From my observation and judgment, this counterfeit silver should be made of lead and tin mixed in a certain proportion. Although it can pass for the real thing in appearance, extremely similar to the genuine article, there is an obvious difference in the intrinsic texture."

Upon hearing this, Qianqian instantly understood completely, and couldn't help clapping her hands excitedly and exclaiming, "So that's how it is! Then this smaller but heavier piece of silver must be the real one, right?" As she spoke, she looked at Shangguan Xingyu full of anticipation, as if waiting for the other party to further confirm her guess.

Shangguan Xingyu smiled and lightly nodded her head, expressing agreement with Qianqian's view. Immediately after, Qianqian seemed to suddenly think of something important, her expression turning serious, and she murmured to herself, "In that case, it means the piece of silver Elder Sister Xingyu holds in her hand is undoubtedly the genuine article.

Then those eight people who came here tonight are without a doubt the secret guards dispatched by Ouyang Qianqiu. As for that group of people who appeared in the daytime, they are clearly not Ouyang Qianqiu's subordinates. But which force do they ultimately belong to? Why would they frame Ouyang Qianqiu?"

This question kept revolving in Qianqian's mind; she impatiently threw out a string of questions, yet received no answer at all. After all, the other two people were also completely clueless about this! At this moment, all three people silently immersed themselves in their own thoughts.

Despite having myriad thoughts in their hearts, they knew the journey could not be delayed; they still needed to continue rushing on their way. Fortunately, the two assassination attempts encountered earlier, though extremely perilous, ultimately did not result in anyone being injured or losing their life.

Just like that, after a full three days of arduous travel, they were only half a day's journey away from the capital of the Dachang Kingdom.

The long journey made Qianqian feel extremely exhausted; she even felt her buttocks were as if about to be rubbed raw with thick calluses.

Even so, none of the three dared to stop their steps for a brief rest; on the contrary, they sped up their pace, single-mindedly wanting to reach their destination as soon as possible and then rest properly. Effort pays off; finally, before night fell, they smoothly arrived at the capital city.

Upon entering the city gate, Qianqian couldn't wait to get off the carriage, vaulting onto a fine steed. She sat astride the horse with a lithe figure, taking the lead at the very front of the procession.

Immediately after, she swiftly issued orders to the coachmen behind her, signaling everyone to gallop toward the relay station. Just then, it happened to be the time when children in the city left school, and the streets instantly became exceptionally lively.

Amidst the bustling crowds, people curiously watched this hurriedly passing procession and couldn't help whispering and discussing animatedly. "Hey, look! That seems to be a carriage from Dongying!" a person exclaimed in surprise, pointing at the slowly approaching motorcade in the distance.

"Hey, that goes without saying, it must be a Dongying carriage! The Emperor previously issued an edict clearly stating the eighth day of the sixth month for the Second Young Master of An Wangfu to marry the Dongying Princess. Look, today is already the fifth day of the sixth month, so naturally they should be arriving!" another person chimed in.

Everyone nodded in agreement, eyes fixed on the approaching carriage procession. Someone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Wow, look at this procession, it's truly huge!"

At this time another person took up the conversation: "Hmph, what's this? You didn't see the spectacle when they went to propose marriage! A full seven or eight enormous chests, filled entirely with generous betrothal gifts! And even An Wang and An Wangfei personally went to propose!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, looks like our royal family truly attaches great importance to this Dongying Princess!" people whispered and discussed.

Simultaneously, the news of Qianqian's party returning to the capital had already spread into the Imperial Palace like it had grown wings. Upon hearing it, the Emperor specially instructed the Crown Prince to go and welcome them.

As for An Wangfu's side, they had also received the news early on, and the entire residence instantly became busy beyond measure. Especially the kitchen; upon learning Qianqian was about to return, the chefs specially added three more delicious dishes.

The Wangfei then impatiently boarded a carriage, intending to rush to the relay station. However at this time, An Wang happened to not be at home, and Yan Si, as the bridegroom, by custom could not see the bride in the three days before the wedding, so he also could not go along.

But even so, to show the family's importance, they had to send someone to make this trip no matter what. Just as An Wangfei had just sat in the carriage, preparing to whip the horse and set off, Yan Shuang'er was seen lifting her skirt and running out of the residence in a great hurry.

Just then, the Wangfei suddenly spoke: "Oh my! Mother, I want to go too." She lightly patted her own forehead, as if suddenly realizing something, and continued, "Look at my memory, I almost forgot this matter. I originally wanted to inform you first, but somehow it slipped my mind completely. Come come come, let's hurry over together to check if Yu'er's side is lacking anything."

Yan Shuang'er hurriedly agreed upon hearing this, nimbly boarding the carriage. With the coachman waving the whip, that exquisitely decorated carriage slowly started moving, wheels rolling forward, slowly heading along the road toward the relay station. All along the way, the sound of horse hooves resounded through the streets, attracting passersby to turn their heads and watch.

Not long after, the carriage carrying An Wangfei arrived at the destination. When An Wangfei prepared to alight, she discovered there was already a person standing in front of the carriage waiting quietly.

Looking closely, it turned out to be that Crown Prince His Highness, dressed in magnificent attire with an extraordinary bearing. Seeing An Wangfei about to get down, he immediately stepped forward, a warm and enthusiastic smile blooming on his face.