Chapter 256: Chapter 193: Take Good Care of Yourself

To put it simply, a neutral style.

As Shen Jingxian walked towards Song Yan, she noticed that many women were secretly glancing at Song Yan. She wondered if they, like her, were charmed by Song Yan, or if they wanted to learn from Song Yan’s fashion sense.

Shen Jingxian was no longer who she used to be. She wasn’t that coward who wanted to run away every time she saw Song Yan. Now, she could even directly throw herself into Song Yan’s arms.

She knew that Song Yan would definitely catch her.

“Sister Song Yan—”

Shen Jingxian called out Song Yan’s name as she rushed over. Song Yan, recognizing the person, indeed steadied and caught Shen Jingxian, who clung onto her just like that.

Song Yan, accustomed to this, asked, “How many guards did you bring out with you today, Your Highness?”

Shen Jingxian had become increasingly beautiful, to the point where even a veil couldn’t resolve the problem. Every outing required prior clearing of the area, otherwise she’d be surrounded and blocked.

Unlike modern clearing methods, Shen Jingxian was a princess who routinely had a hundred guards, and just recently upgraded to having two hundred guards. The high-end clearing often required the simplest method.

With two hundred guards, each carrying away a bystander, the clearing was complete.

So, seeing the clear area around Shen Jingxian, Song Yan’s first thought was that the number of guards around the princess had increased again.

The second thought was why increase the guards. Had something happened recently?

Shen Jingxian wasn’t aware of the various thoughts crossing Song Yan’s mind. She swiftly climbed down from Song Yan and began rummaging through her bag.

This was originally a snack she brought for Pan Jiaojiao, but since she met Song Yan, she’d share half with her.

So, when Pan Jiaojiao excitedly stepped down from the carriage, she saw the two women she had longed for day and night, grandly sitting at the city gate, at a small table in front of the city gate tunnel, eating snacks with milk tea.

Pan Jiaojiao had known that the Princess and Song Yan would come to pick her up. In her imagination, as she stepped off the carriage, the Princess and Song Yan would run over to her, she’d reach out, they’d reach out, the three would hug together, reminiscing about old emotions, shedding a couple of tears by the way.

But now… what were these two doing?!

“You’re finally here, didn’t expect you’d be so late,” Song Yan was the first to speak, setting the stage with one sentence, making Pan Jiaojiao feel guilty for making them wait a long time.

Sure enough, Pan Jiaojiao felt apologetic upon hearing this, “On the way, there were some accidents.”

“An accident? Jiaojiao, are you okay?” Shen Jingxian launched a gentle attack on Pan Jiaojiao, completely making her forget her own identity, filled with nothing but happiness.

“I’m fine! Your Highness! I missed you so much!”

Yes, that’s it. In just two steps, a Pan Jiaojiao who was about to explode was appeased.

The three of them together drew too much attention, so Shen Jingxian took them back to Yi Fen Palace.

While Shen Jingxian no longer lived at Yi Fen Palace, it was still cleaned daily, very neat, and most importantly, the three deck chairs in the yard had remained untouched.

Shen Jingxian walked over and skillfully lay down on the middle deck chair, then Pan Jiaojiao and Song Yan lay down on either side of her.

“What do you want to eat?” Shen Jingxian didn’t forget; today was mainly to welcome Pan Jiaojiao. This kid had been traveling and probably hadn’t eaten well.

Pan Jiaojiao did not stand on ceremony, directly ordering dishes, “I want stir-fried shrimp, spicy clams, stir-fried noodles, stir-fried bamboo shoots, hibiscus vermicelli, sautéed shrimps, stewed shrimps, stewed kidneys, stewed sea cucumber, stir-fried tendons, braised sea cucumber, braised cabbage, deep-fried fungus, sautéed liver tips, osmanthus wings, steamed wings, deep-fried birds, fried juices, fried ribs, steamed scallops, sweet glutinous rice, shredded chicken salad, shredded stomach salad, assorted tofu, assorted diced food, salted duck, salted fish fillets, crab meat, stir-fried crab meat, crab meat stew, crab meat salad…”

“Are you a pig?” Song Yan couldn’t listen anymore and interrupted Pan Jiaojiao.

Pan Jiaojiao retorted without backing down, “Can a pig earn money like I do?”

That proud demeanor made Shen Jingxian can’t help but wonder if it’s truly that simple to be this confident, just being better at making money than a pig.

But seeing Pan Jiaojiao so confident, she was too embarrassed to speak up, so she turned and instructed the Imperial Chef to cook.

Of course, how many dishes were made depended on her memory.

She wasn’t a genius; how could she remember those dish names after hearing them once?

Remembering four or five would be the limit.

The three of them gathered together, although Pan Jiaojiao and Song Yan still bickered from time to time, the atmosphere was harmonious.

After eating and drinking to their fill, Shen Jingxian looked at her two friends in front of her and inexplicably thought of Song Yan and Pan Jiaojiao in her dream.

In the dream, after she died, Song Yan engaged in political schemes in the court, Pan Jiaojiao provided financial support, setting other countries’ internal affairs in turmoil, helping Wen Ranchen conquer the world in one move. Then, Song Yan committed suicide, Pan Jiaojiao turned dark, started killing people… hiss.

Just as troublesome as Wen Ranchen.

If the dream was real, she must think of a way.

Shen Jingxian’s mind turned and she got an idea.

“I want to be Empress.”

As soon as Shen Jingxian spoke, Pan Jiaojiao and Song Yan looked over.

But, contrary to Shen Jingxian’s expectations, the two did not seem surprised but were rather excited?

Pan Jiaojiao took Shen Jingxian’s hand and immediately tears welled up, “Your Highness! You’re finally going to start taking action. I’ve hidden money in every place, you can woo—”

Shen Jingxian covered Pan Jiaojiao’s mouth; she wasn’t very interested in knowing where Pan Jiaojiao had hidden the money.

Song Yan didn’t speak, just watched quietly.

Shen Jingxian continued, “But this path is very dangerous.”

“If one day, I die before achieving my wish, but you both are still alive…”

“Your Highness, don’t say unlucky things.”

Song Yan interrupted, but Shen Jingxian ignored her and continued with a smile, “I’m just saying, besides, if that day really comes, Sister Song Yan, you must live well for me, and Jiaojiao as well.”

“If possible, also look after Wen Ranchen for me.”

That day, neither Pan Jiaojiao nor Song Yan knew why the princess suddenly said these things. However, they felt a bit uneasy inside and stayed close to the princess until they escorted her back to the General Mansion.

Early the next morning, on the princess’s eighteenth birthday, news spread from the General Mansion.

The princess.

Passed away.

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