Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

The caravan headed towards the Great Yan, where Wan Ning sat in the carriage playing chess with Xiao Heng.

The man arrived uninvited, and since she had nothing else to do, the two played chess to pass the time.

Xiao Heng praised, "It is said that chess skills reflect a person's character. The princess's chess skills are excellent, neither hurried nor slow, but decisive and efficient."

Wan Ning watched him play chess: "The Duke of Su does seem to enjoy strategic moves."

Xiao Heng: "I can't compare to Her Highness's superb chess skills."

Wan Ning wasn't at all embarrassed and confidently replied, "Thank you for the compliment."

After all, I've lived so much longer than him, so I have that much confidence.

Xiao Heng: "The princess is free-spirited and unconcerned with trivial matters."

Wan Ning: "Did you come here today just to praise me?"

Xiao Heng: "I am simply stating the facts."

During the rest stop, Prince Cheng also got off the carriage and walked up to Wan Ning.

"Royal sister, have you made up your plans after you return to the capital?"

Wan Ning: "Of course."

King Cheng remained silent: "Are you sure you want to do this?"

Wan Ning: "Didn't my brother already know?"

She seemed to be asking him a question, but her eyes seemed to say, "Is there even a need to ask?"

King Cheng: "Very well, since you have made your decision, I, your elder brother, support you."

Wan Ning thought to herself, "Do I still need your support?" But she didn't say it directly: "Then thank you, brother."

King Cheng felt guilty: "No need. It was my brother who lacked the courage to send you to the Dai Kingdom as a hostage."

Wan Ning remained expressionless. She had come here and thus hadn't suffered, but the original owner had truly suffered; his sister was gone too. So, telling herself these things was pointless.

Wan Ning: "If you, my brother, take good care of yourself, I'll be at ease."

Just mind your own business and don't cause trouble; that's good enough.

King Cheng: "Don't worry, my brother will be fine."

There's nothing I can do if he's not doing well; he's not even as good as his own sister.

His father didn't favor him either, and he's been feeling rather down lately.

After Prince Cheng left, Xiao Heng asked, "It seems that Your Highness and the Prince don't have a very good relationship?"

Wan Ning: "It would be better for Duke Su not to be too curious."

After saying that, Wan Ning turned around and left, getting off the carriage to stretch her tired body.

Xiao Heng kept looking in her direction, wondering if she was paying too much attention to the matter of the Eldest Princess.

At first, I was just curious, but in the past few days, I've found myself unconsciously getting closer to her and trying to learn about her.

Xiao Heng felt that her current behavior stemmed from an instinctive psychology; when faced with something unique, she couldn't help but try to understand it clearly.

Wan Ning didn't care what he was thinking. After everyone left, she returned to the carriage, took out a book on imperial strategy, and started reading. Since she had never been an emperor, she needed to learn about this kind of knowledge.

However, if someone is strong enough to recognize talent and is not incompetent or ineffective, there shouldn't be any major problems.

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After traveling for a while, they finally arrived at a city not far from the capital. Having not had a proper rest along the way, Wan Ning decided to find an inn to stop for two days, rest and recuperate before setting off again.

Wan Ning: "Let's find an inn to rest for a while."

Guard: "Yes, Master."

The king had previously instructed that when traveling, one should address the person as "Master".

The carriage stopped in front of the inn, and Wan Ning lifted the curtain and got out.

I glanced up at the inn's sign and walked straight inside.

Xiao Heng stood by the carriage, watching her go inside, before following her.

King Cheng dismounted from his carriage and saw him: "Duke of Su!"

Xiao Heng bowed and said, "Your Highness Prince Cheng."

King Cheng: "Let's go in together."

Xiao Heng: "Your Highness, please go first."

Prince Cheng walked ahead, followed by Xiao Heng, while Wan Ning had already settled into her room.

King Cheng and Xiao Heng then went to the rooms prepared for them.

Xiao Heng returned to his room, sat down to rest for a moment, looked up at the window, and realized it was almost dinner time. After a moment's thought, he got up and walked out.

When he arrived at Wan Ning's room, he hesitated for a moment, but still raised his hand and knocked on the door.

dong dong dong~

After waiting a while without any response, he knocked on the door again with a bit more force.

He waited patiently for a while, but there was still no response. Worried that something might have happened to the princess, he pushed the door open forcefully.

Xiao Heng walked in, and at that moment he didn't realize that the Princess was so skilled in martial arts, how could something have happened to her so easily.

"Your Highness, are you inside?"

Xiao Heng didn't hear anything and got a little anxious, so she hurried into the room.

Wan Ning came out at this moment, simply wearing a long robe wrapped around her body, and her body was still damp, so she must have just taken a bath.

Her skin turned pink from the hot water, and her wet hair clung to her face, giving her a touch of allure.

Wan Ning: "Does the Duke of Su have a habit of sneaking into women's boudoirs?"

Xiao Heng quickly looked away: "I knocked but didn't hear anything. I was worried that something had happened to Your Highness and offended you in my haste."

Wan Ning: "What business do you have with me?"

Xiao Heng: "It's time for dinner. I wanted to see if Your Highness has eaten yet?"

Wan Ning: "Would you like to dine with me?"

Xiao Heng: "I happen to have something I'd like to discuss with Your Highness."

Wan Ning: "Okay, wait a moment."

Xiao Heng only just realized that she hadn't finished dressing and had completely forgotten how she could be so slow to react when talking to His Highness.

"Your Highness, please go and change your clothes first. I will have someone prepare dinner."

Wan Ning: "Okay, go ahead."

Before Xiao Heng turned to leave, he didn't dare to look up at her.

Wan Ning changed her clothes. She had actually heard the sound just now and thought that if there was no response to her knocking, he would just leave. She didn't expect this person to come in directly.

These ancient doors are really inconvenient; someone skilled in martial arts can open them with just a little force.

When they went down to the lobby, Prince Cheng and Xiao Heng were already there.

Upon seeing her, the Prince of Cheng said, "Royal sister, come and have a meal with us."

Wan Ning asked indifferently, "Is the Emperor also here?"

King Cheng: "Yes, it's just time for dinner."

Wan Ning didn't say anything and sat down in her seat.

The three began to eat, remaining silent during the meal and bedtime. As for what Xiao Heng had said about having something to do, it was difficult to say at the moment.

After finishing her meal, Wan Ning returned to her room. She had just poured herself a cup of tea when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

Xiao Heng pushed open the door and entered. After a simple greeting, Wan Ning asked him to sit down.

Wan Ning: "Just say what you want to say."

Xiao Heng: "Your Highness, I would like to ask how many days we should rest here."

He didn't actually have anything important to say, but he just inexplicably wanted to talk to the princess.

Wan Ning looked up at him with an ambiguous expression, but she could still discern some of his thoughts.

She casually replied, "I'll rest another day tomorrow."

Xiao Heng: "That's fine, I'm a bit tired from traveling all this time."

Wan Ning: "Yes, the Duke of Su is indeed a bit boring."

Xiao Heng pretended not to understand her meaning: "Your Highness, would you like to go out for a stroll tomorrow? I heard this area is quite lively."

Wan Ning thought for a moment and then said, "We can go and take a look."

Xiao Heng: "Then I will go with Your Highness tomorrow and enjoy the scenery of this place."

Wan Ning changed the subject: "Does the Duke of Su have any designs on me?"

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