Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Upon hearing the name, Yin Yin felt a sense of understanding and, following Madam Wang's lead, called out, "Sister Qing."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yingqing naturally addressed her as "Sister Yinyin."

Seeing that the two were getting along well, Madam Wang said gently, "I still have a lot of things to do. If Yinyin needs anything, just tell your sister Qing."

After Yin Yin nodded, and Wang Yingqing promised to take good care of Yin Yin, Madam Wang got up and left.

In the past, when Wang Yingman and Yin Yin sat together, Yin Yin would usually initiate the conversation, with Wang Yingman responding depending on her mood. Now, with Wang Yingqing, the roles have reversed.

Wang Yingqing was gentle and dignified, with clear and bright eyes, and was always considerate. Although it was her first time meeting Yinyin, she took good care of her and made her feel completely at ease.

As dusk fell, Zhan Zheng finally managed to escape from Wang Xiang's side and came to find Yin Yin to go back together.

Sitting in the carriage on the way back, Yin Yin recalled the scene of Zhan Zheng and Wang Yingqing meeting earlier and asked, "Big brother, am I going to have another sister-in-law from the Wang family?"

Zhan Zheng fiddled with the jade pendant at his waist, without denying it.

Yinyin noticed his actions: "This jade pendant... you didn't seem to be wearing this when you went out today?"

“It’s a token,” Zhan Zheng explained. “Prime Minister Wang is going home to observe mourning for his parents, and he’ll be gone for three years. His connections and old friends won’t wait for him for three years.”

“That’s why he chose you to entrust this task to him,” Yin Yin said. “You are a close advisor to the new emperor, and your only disadvantage is your youth. Entrusting these connections to you is no different from entrusting them to His Majesty. When the Prime Minister’s mourning period ends and he returns to the capital, he will likely be promoted even further.”

A smile spread across Zhan Zheng's lips: "Your analysis is quite good."

Yinyin glanced at the jade pendant again: "Prime Minister Wang wants to entrust his connections to you. His order for you and his brother-in-law to stand on either side of him was a clear indication that the jade pendant isn't necessary as a token. Therefore…"

"Why do you have to be so insistent on getting to the bottom of things?" Zhan Zheng was at his wits' end with her. "It's a token of engagement."

"I knew it," Yin Yin couldn't help but sigh, "Big brother, you should think carefully about how to tell Mother when we get back."

"She used to tell you to consider your own preferences more, but you agreed to the marriage because of the Wang family's political assets."

When Zhan Zheng agreed, he didn't feel anything was wrong, but now that Yin Yin had pointed it out, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

“The term ‘political assets’ is well used. I’ve become rich overnight,” Zhan Zheng cleared his throat. “We’re siblings, so you can use what I have. So this time, Yin Yin, you have to help me.”

"Me, help you?" Yin Yin glanced at him. "How can I help you?"

"Please say a few good words about Wang Shi to my mother," Zhan Zheng said, bowing to her. "What other paints are you missing? I'll get them for you right away."

"Who cares if you take such supplements?" Yin Yin couldn't help but roll her eyes.

My eldest brother is always good to me and our mother, but when it comes to me, he always subconsciously ignores my own preferences and prioritizes weighing the pros and cons.

But if it weren't for this, he wouldn't have been able to rise so high later on. Although there are gains and losses, it's still hard for those who care about him to be happy.

Yinyin grumbled somewhat discontentedly, "Prime Minister Wang is such a capable prime minister, how come he only thinks of using marriage between his children to tie someone down?"

“Because I’ve become a son-in-law, I’m no longer an outsider,” Zhan Zheng said, quite open-mindedly. “Although I can’t compare to the Wang family members, I’m naturally the best choice since the Wang family can’t hold official positions.”

Yinyin knew this was the truth, but she still comforted herself for a while and went through the events of the day from beginning to end.

On the way to Dongchang Academy, Yinyin and Zhanzheng walked side by side. Suddenly, she noticed something she had overlooked and asked softly, "Brother, has His Majesty given any instructions on this matter?"

Zhan Zheng was surprised that she had thought of this, and did not answer directly: "Why would you ask that?"

“Because it was a bit strange,” Yin Yin paused before continuing, “you had just arrived at the Wang family when Lord Wang summoned you to his side, and you didn’t seem surprised at all.”

"Moreover, Lord Wang has been in the mourning hall all day and hasn't had much time to talk privately, yet you suddenly have a jade pendant on you."

"I have to make a bold guess that you two had a tacit understanding all along."

"You were originally indifferent to this, and not enthusiastic about another marriage alliance with the Wang family. What changed your mind?"

In Yin Yin's view, Zhan Zheng would only agree so naturally if the superiors hinted that the benefits of marrying into the Wang family again far outweighed the drawbacks, and only then would Prime Minister Wang place his son-in-law on par with Cheng Zong's eldest son.

“My sister is really smart,” Zhan Zheng said with a smug look on his face. “But when you’re with outsiders, Yin Yin, you have to be careful. Those lousy men out there aren’t like me, who can tolerate all your questions and intelligence. Most of them just hope that women are stupid and easy to fool, so that they can show off their power.”

Those words were incredibly sarcastic and sarcastic.

Yin Yin could hardly guess that Zhan Zheng was deliberately trying to sow discord between the Sixth Prince, or rather, the Prince of Ning'an.

Since the Crown Prince ascended the throne and became the new Emperor, the Sixth Prince was granted the title of Prince of Ning'an, and he suddenly became a highly sought-after man. However, he insisted on marrying Yin Yin as his wife and refused to take any other concubines.

The emperor, of course, happily granted the wish of such a love-struck prince.

The Emperor had already hinted to Zhan Zheng that he would issue a formal decree after the mourning period for the late Emperor had ended. Therefore, Zhan Zheng was now seizing every opportunity to subtly criticize Prince Ning'an over tea in front of Yin Yin.

Yinyin found it amusing and echoed him, "Big brother is right. In this world, only big brother and mother would be so tolerant of me."

Zhan Zheng didn't speak again, but the corners of his lips curled up. Yu Miaoqi was still somewhat puzzled when they entered Dongchang Courtyard.

"You weren't going to a funeral, so why is Zheng'er back so happy?"

Yinyin said, "Of course we should be happy! Mother, your future daughter-in-law has been chosen!"

Yinyin attributed Zhan Zheng's good mood directly to this matter, which surprised Zhan Zheng, but he did not refute it.

Yu Miaoqi's eyes lit up. She thought about their visit to the Wang family today. Although she had some complaints about the Wang family because of Wang Yingman and the Wang family's later unseemly behavior, her son was unusually happy and expectant. She could accept having another daughter-in-law from the Wang family.

"Yinyin, did you see that girl when you went today? Tell me about it quickly."

Yinyin naturally praised Wang Yingqing to Yu Miaoqi, and also gave a detailed account of the scene when Zhan Zheng and Wang Yingqing met.

Although Zhan Zheng only exchanged a few words with Wang Yingqing when he went to find her, under Yin Yin's art of language, their way of getting along was much better than Wang Yingman's.

Yu Miaoqi was relieved: "It's a pity that the late emperor was ill and the Wang family's flower viewing banquet could not be held. Otherwise, I would have been able to see it with my own eyes."

Zhan Zheng then spoke up: "Mother, take good care of your health, and you will definitely be able to see her soon."

Seeing Yu Miaoqi nod with a smile, Zhan Zheng felt that there was no harm in letting this misunderstanding continue as it was.