Transmigrating to a Female-Dominated World: Handsome Men Keep Chasing After Me

Chapter 122

“My sister is the only prince of Fengtian, so it is only right that she should go.”

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Inside the posthouse.

Nalan Jingwen accepted the tea offered by Helian Ziyu, took a sip, and savored the lingering fragrance.

Helian Ziyu had been watching her intently, his eyes shining as he observed her movements. Only when she put down her teacup did he speak, "I wonder what brings Prince Xian to see me? Could it be that you know I am about to leave and have come specifically to see me?"

"I don't want to leave either, but the Empress is urging me to. I will come to Fengtian to find you after the war is over. You must treat me well then."

"I've heard that there's a very delicious pear cake in Fengtian Capital, but it's only available in limited quantities each day. I wonder if I'll be able to try it before I leave."

She continued talking to herself, while Nalan Jingwen listened quietly, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"If the Second Princess wishes to eat, I will take you there now."

Helian Ziyu's eyes lit up, then she looked at her suspiciously.

"really?"

Nalan Jingwen nodded and extended his hand to her.

"Let's go."

Helian Ziyu glanced at her outstretched hand, then at her calm expression, pursed her lips, stood up, put her arm around her shoulder, and said disdainfully, "Why are women holding hands? Anyone who doesn't know better would think we're having an affair."

As she said this, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Nalan Jingwen's profile. When she saw Nalan Jingwen turn her head, she looked away in a fluster, a suspicious dark red appearing on her wheat-colored face.

Damn! How come she never noticed before that Nalan Jingwen was so beautiful? He's like a man, even more handsome than many men.

Nalan Jingwen smiled slightly, but said nothing, and led her out of the post station.

The festival had just ended when this incident occurred. At this time, every household had their doors closed, and the streets were rather desolate with few people around.

Noticing a burning gaze, Nalan Jingwen suddenly turned around and looked up at the inn. The windows were tightly closed, and there was no one there.

"what happened?"

Helian Ziyu was puzzled.

Nalan Jingwen shook his head. "It's nothing, let's go."

Looking at the empty street, Helian Ziyu asked with some doubt, "Are you sure that shop is still open today?"

"uncertain."

Nalan Jing heard this and said it was true.

Seeing her nonchalant expression, Helian Ziyu's eyes widened. "You didn't know and still took me?!"

Nalan Jingwen walked forward and said indifferently, "It's just pear cake, why bother going at a set time?"

Anyway, given her bad reputation, we can take advantage of it a little, force the cook to do it, and give him enough silver notes. If that doesn't work, then we haven't given him enough.

The reason for the daily limited quantity is just a marketing tactic, and the goal is to make money. Since the money is being offered to us, why would we refuse?

Although Helian Ziyu was puzzled, she still went with her.

They soon arrived at the shop, and as expected, the door was tightly closed.

Nalan Jingwen went up and knocked on the door, but no one answered.

She knocked again, but still no one came to open the door.

She knocked on the door for the third time, but still no one answered.

Helian Ziyu said helplessly, "Let's go, I'm afraid we won't be doing business today."

Nalan Jingwen didn't say anything. He walked in front of her, and under her questioning gaze, grabbed her collar, leaped up, and landed steadily in the courtyard.

"what are you doing?"

Nalan Jingwen glanced at her, then walked to a room and pushed the door open effortlessly. The person inside was awakened by the noise, still a little dazed, and stared at Nalan Jingwen.

She doubted she was seeing things, rubbed her eyes, and when Nalan Jingwen was still standing there, she was so frightened that she fell off the bed.

"Your Highness, Your Highness!"

Seeing that she recognized him, Nalan Jingwen nodded, casually found a stool to sit down, and then took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket.

"Five hundred taels, enough to make two steamers of pear cakes."

"what?"

The woman was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened slightly as he looked at her, "Will you do it or not?"

Feeling a chill run down his spine from Nalan Jingwen's gaze, he quickly stood up and said, "Do it! This humble subject will do it right away!"

Having successfully used both threats and inducements, Nalan Jingwen looked at Helian Ziyu, who was still standing at the door, and waved to her.

The latter walked into the house, sat down beside her, looked at the woman who had started to get busy, then looked at Nalan Jingwen who looked relaxed, and then gave her a thumbs up.

"You really are...unexpected."

Nalan Jingwen responded with a smile, "You flatter me."

"But why did you make her do so much? I can't possibly finish it all by myself."

Nalan Jingwen glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Seeing this, Helian Ziyu also quieted down, and the two of them sat there watching the woman busy herself.

With the two men watching her, the woman didn't dare to slack off and forced herself to continue working.

When a fragrant aroma, steaming hot, wafted from the steamer, Helian Ziyu's eyes lit up, and she stood up impatiently.

The woman brought out the pear cake and placed it on the table.

"Your Highness, please have some food."

Helian Ziyu picked up a piece and put it in her mouth without fear of getting burned; her action was quite bold.

"As expected of a famous snack in the capital, it's really good."

A hint of a smile flashed in Nalan Jingwen's eyes as he handed the silver note to the woman.

"Divide the rest into four portions and wrap them up."

She paused, as if remembering something, and then said again, "Five portions, please."

The woman hurriedly took the silver note and repeatedly said, "Yes, Your Highness."

Helian Ziyu finished the plate on the table, still wanting more. "Five servings? Who are you going to take them to?"

Nalan Jingwen accepted the pear cake offered by the woman and gave a portion to Helian Ziyu.

"Let's go."

The two returned to the inn, and Helian Ziyu said, "We've eaten our fill, can we talk now? What do you want with me?"

Nalan Jingwen placed the pear cake in his hand on the table and looked at her calmly, "I want you to marry Nalan Yin."

Helian Ziyu paused, "Whom do you want to marry?"

"Nalan Yin"

"Your imperial brother?"

Nalan Jingwen nodded.

Give me a reason.

"After you marry him, you can divorce him two years later on any excuse."

During this time, she would find someone to replace Nalan Yin and become Helian Ziyu's nominal husband, since no one in Sushui had ever seen what Nalan Yin looked like.

"When I marry Nalan Yin, I will certainly do so as his principal wife. But if he occupies the position of my principal wife and cannot marry the woman he desires, how will you compensate me?"

Nalan Jing asked in return, "Do you have someone you admire?"

"No."

Helian Ziyu answered frankly.

"Help me with this favor, and consider it your bargaining chip for losing to me in the main hall."

Helian Ziyu nodded, seemingly deep in thought, "I can agree, but shouldn't the Prince of Xian offer some form of compensation?"

"what do you want?"

She thought for a moment and said, "I don't know yet. I'll let you know when I think of something. I'll owe you for now."

Nalan Jingwen nodded helplessly, "Okay."

Helian Ziyu stared at her and said, "You wanted me to marry him to help him leave the palace, right? But why? Or do you two plan to elope?"