Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Finally, the fourth princess was satisfied after hunting two rabbits in the forest on horseback that day.

When it was time to leave, she didn't mention spring anymore. She only said to Yinyin, "If the roads aren't too difficult to travel in winter, you must host another banquet. Invite a few more people, and we can have a lively two days before going back."

The tenth princess laughed from the side, "Fourth sister is usually never seen riding horses or drawing bows, she only knows poetry and literature, but today she's having a lot of fun."

The Fourth Princess glanced at her but didn't respond. She only instructed Yin Yin, "When you're hosting a banquet, don't forget my invitation."

The next day, while Yin Yin was having lunch, she heard that the Fourth Princess had sent a gift: a pair of exquisitely crafted gemstone palace flowers in the shape of butterflies, which Yin Yin could use.

After the palace servants left, in the evening, the Tenth Princess sent someone to deliver something else—a pair of bracelets.

Yinyin looked at the things and was both amused and exasperated: "Where do you invite guests over and then give them a reward afterwards?"

“Just keep it,” Zhan Zheng said. “The Fourth Princess probably had a good time, which is why this happened. The Tenth Princess was probably just trying to prove herself and didn’t want to fall behind.”

Yin Yin then accepted the gifts: "I used to have some prejudice against the Fourth Princess, but I never expected that she would be such a person who, when she thinks things through, will never let you feel that there is anything wrong with her."

That's an interesting saying, especially the phrase "when thinking things through properly," which is quite insightful.

Yu Miaoqi couldn't help but instruct, "Don't say that outside."

Zhan Zheng added a few more words: "When the Fourth Princess was born, her birth mother was just a concubine. Later, she won the Emperor's favor, and her mother was gradually promoted to the rank of Consort."

"When I'm well, it's fine for you to be close to her. But when I'm not well, you shouldn't get too close to her. The Fourth Princess's kindness is only reserved for those who deserve it."

Yinyin understands this point.

Back when she was just the adopted daughter of the eldest branch of the Zhan family, the Fourth Princess knew perfectly well what Zhan Huier was plotting against her, but she didn't care at all, treating her as just a source of amusement.

Later, she discovered that Zhan Zheng treated her like a younger sister and Yu Miaoqi protected her like the apple of her eye, so she was also willing to call her Miss Pan and give her a smile.

Now, seeing how affectionately the Princess Consort of Xunyang treats her, and knowing that she has influence in both the Xun and Yu families, she is already calling her Yinyin affectionately.

The Fourth Princess is the kind of person who will always be the best friend of those in power.

Originally, Yin Yin wanted to ask why the Tenth Princess and the Crown Prince had a better relationship than the Fourth Princess.

After thinking about it again, I realized I could save myself the trouble.

With the Emperor's favor, how could the Fourth Princess be too close to the Crown Prince? Judging from the fact that Zhan Zheng and his mother cared about Yin Yin, and that she no longer ignored Yin Yin, it can be inferred that she had not made enemies with the Crown Prince's side.

However, thinking about how the Fourth Princess rode a horse and shot arrows today, Yin Yin specifically mentioned to Zhan Zheng: "I think the Fourth Princess was a little rusty at first, but her movements were all correct, so she must have studied it quite a bit."

Zhan Zheng listened thoughtfully, but ultimately didn't offer any opinion.

After the siblings finished speaking, Yu Miaoqi asked Zhan Zheng, "Wang Shi has been at the Wang family's residence for several days now. What are your plans?"

Zhan Zheng said, "Tomorrow is a day off. I happen to have something to do to visit Prime Minister Wang, and I'll pick her up while I'm at it. I think she'll be more sensible for a while now."

Yu Miaoqi frowned slightly: "How can you do this? You don't restrain her at home, but instead let her get away with it and let her family manage her."

Zhan Zheng listened with his head down, then asked in return, "Mother, don't you think that Wang Shi has become less cautious and careful compared to when she first entered the manor?"

Yinyin looked up at him and suddenly understood Zhan Zheng's intention.

When Wang Yingman first entered the household, she knew to abide by the rules of the Wang family, at least in front of outsiders, to maintain the appearance of a good relationship between them.

But as she became increasingly negligent in greeting Yu Miaoqi and failed to receive the criticism she deserved, her ambition and audacity gradually grew.

In the past, Wang Yingman would never have dared to have a secret rendezvous with someone at a banquet, nor would she have dared to manipulate Yinyin like this, using the Wang family to force them to make concessions.

But now, Wang Yingman has done all of these things.

Yinyin couldn't help but remind him, "Big brother, don't go too far."

Yu Miaoqi discerned something from Yin Yin's attitude and warned Zhan Zheng: "No matter what you're thinking, once you bring Wang Shi back, I won't let her get away with it anymore."

Zhan Zheng answered quickly this time, "Mother, if you want to discipline her, then go ahead and do so. You can just make her stay in her room all day long and not allow her to go out even once."

Yu Miaoqi snorted lightly: "If Yinyin can find out what you're hiding, why can't I, as your mother, know?"

“It’s not that Mother can’t know,” Zhan Zheng sat up straight, “it’s just that I’m afraid you’ll be angry if you find out, and you might lose your temper and kill Wang Yingman in our house. I still have a lot of drama to watch, she can’t be gone now.”

Yu Miaoqi looked at her son and felt a headache coming on. She shooed him out, saying, "I'm not going to get involved in your affairs anymore. Go and take care of your own business."

After Zhan Zheng left, Yu Miaoqi looked at Yin Yin and asked, "Your older brother kept it from me, and you kept it from me too?"

Yin Yin suddenly felt that Zhan Zheng had left too quickly, leaving her alone to face Yu Miaoqi. Heaven knows, this was clearly his business!

However, Yin Yin kept her mouth shut when facing Yu Miaoqi. She was afraid that if Yu Miaoqi knew the truth, she would have to pretend to be nice to Wang Yingman, which would make her sick and affect her lifespan.

"Mother, my eldest brother doesn't allow me to ask too many questions about this matter. There are many things I don't know. I have to wait for him to tell you."

“After all, you are siblings,” Yu Miaoqi said with a hint of jealousy, and some unpleasant thoughts began to form in her mind. “Never mind, you two are of one mind, why should I say anything more?”

"What are you saying, Mother?" Yin Yin breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her mother had given up asking questions, and went forward to coax her, "My elder brother and I are siblings, but aren't you and he your own mother?"

“Only a mother and son from the same womb could make him keep this a secret,” Yu Miaoqi sighed, feeling listless. “Go wash up and rest. When Wang Shi comes back tomorrow, I’ll be a wicked mother-in-law.”

“Mom isn’t a mean mother-in-law,” Yin Yin hugged her hand tightly. “I want to sleep next to Mom tonight!”

“You’re almost of marriageable age, how can you still sleep next to your mother?” Yu Miaoqi said, but she couldn’t bear to ask her to go back. “If you get married in the future, will you still come looking for me?”

“Of course,” Yin Yin whispered. “Home is where Mother is. If you don’t believe me, ask my older brother. He’ll definitely think the same way.”

Yu Miaoqi paused for a moment, then gently patted her head as she had when they were children, and said nothing more.