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

Chapter 320

Considering Anian's health, they did not dare to travel day and night. It took them twenty days to reach Baiji territory. After resting for two days, they continued their journey toward Baiji capital.

After traveling for nearly ten more days, they finally arrived at the capital of Baiji. A large crowd of people stood at the city gate, all dressed in official robes and surrounded by a large throng of people. They seemed to hold high positions, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that they were divided into three factions.

Nalan Jingwen lowered the curtain, and A'nian, who was standing to the side, tilted his head and looked in her direction. "Sister?"

"arrive."

Upon hearing this, Ah Nian fell silent, lowered her eyes slightly, and for some reason seemed somewhat dazed.

As the carriage rolled over the gravel-strewn ground, making a crisp sound, it gradually slowed down and came to a stop. Outside the carriage, there were whispers of discussion. All three groups of people stared intently at the carriage, not wanting to miss a single detail.

Just as Nalan Jingwen was about to get up, she was pulled back by a pair of cool hands. A-Nian looked frightened, her beautiful brows furrowed tightly, and she stammered, "Sister..."

Nalan Jingwen patted the back of his hand, then pulled his hand away, and instructed, "This time you will have to get off the carriage by yourself. Lord Xiao will be waiting for you at the bottom of the carriage, so don't be afraid."

Ah Nian's eyes are not fully healed yet, and he can only see some blurry shadows. Nalan Jingwen is worried about leaving him alone. However, things are different now than before. After all, Ah Nian is a man. If rumors spread that he has ties with other women, who knows how many nasty and vulgar things will be said behind his back? People's words are a fearsome thing.

Upon hearing this, Anian withdrew her hand dejectedly, her eyebrows drooping. She tried to overcome her inner fear, then forced a smile at Nalan Jingwen, "I understand, sister."

His smile appeared pale and forced in Nalan Jingwen's eyes. Nalan Jingwen silently looked away, got up and got off the carriage. Xiao Congyu had already dismounted and followed behind Nalan Jingwen.

The group of people were clearly stunned when they saw Nalan Jingwen. However, an old woman with half-white hair was the first to react and strode forward, saying, "This old minister, Xiao Jin, greets the wise king."

Xiao Jin, also known as Grand Tutor Xiao, was the first representative of the Royalist Party and Xiao Congyu's aunt.

Nalan Jingwen nodded slightly, "Grand Tutor Xiao."

Although Xiao Jin was over fifty years old, she still had a graceful demeanor and an imposing presence. Her shrewd eyes seemed to be able to see right through people's hearts. Although she was respectful, she was also subtly observing Nalan Jingwen.

"According to Yu, it was Your Highness who escorted His Highness back to the country. On behalf of Baiji and its people, this old minister thanks Your Highness."

Nalan Jing accepted her bow, his expression unchanged, a distant smile playing on his lips.

"I was merely following my elder sister's orders to escort the prince back to the country, simply doing my duty."

As soon as Xiao Jin moved, the leaders of the other two groups also stepped forward, their smiles forced, "Welcome to our country, Your Highness. The journey has been long, and you must be tired."

Nalan Jingwen looked over and saw that the woman in the lead was dressed in a purple straight-cut court robe, with her black hair tied up high. She had a face like jade, an elegant demeanor, and a heroic air between her brows. The corners of her lips were slightly upturned, but her eyes were dark and unfathomable, making it difficult to understand her true thoughts.

Seeing Nalan Jingwen looking over, the woman's smile widened, and she bowed, "Your subject Shen Xi greets Your Highness."

Shen Xi, holding the official rank of Shangqing, is on equal footing with Grand Tutor Xiao and wields great power. The forces led by Shen Xi are all ambitious and treacherous, plotting to seize power. All the assassins who have tried to kill them along the way, except for those from Changsheng, were all carried out by her. Among these three forces, Shen Xi is the one who least wants to see Anian alive.

Despite being such an ambitious and ruthless person, she remained calm and composed when she met Nalan Jingwen, as if the assassins were not sent by her.

Nalan Jingwen gave her a deep look, "Lord Shen is indeed as rumored."

"Oh? May I ask what people are saying about me?"

"It is said that Lord Shen is handsome, loves the people like his own children, and does not covet fame or fortune. He is truly a blessing to Baiji."

Weird.

Nalan Jingwen had never heard of the rumors about Shen Xi circulating in the streets. But when he heard this, Shen Xi did not refute it at all, but simply nodded in agreement, "It's just a rumor, Your Highness can just listen to it and forget about it."

Nalan Jing smiled and nodded at her, without replying. She had never liked formalities, and a few words were the limit. Apart from these two factions, there was another neutral party, led by the Minister of Justice. After exchanging pleasantries, they finally got to the point.

Xiao Jin looked at Xiao Congyu behind Nalan Jingwen, "Congyu, where is His Highness?"

As soon as she spoke, everyone's eyes were focused on Xiao Congyu, especially Shen Xi, whose eyes were dark and unfathomable. Xiao Congyu felt as if she were being stared at by a venomous snake, and goosebumps rose all over her body. She quickly bowed and replied, "In the carriage, Your Highness. I will go and invite you."

As she spoke, she turned and walked toward the carriage. When everyone saw that it was the same carriage that Nalan Jingwen had just gotten off in, their expressions changed. Xiao Jin's expression did not change much, but his brows furrowed slightly. He did not speak. Shen Xi gave Nalan Jingwen a deep look, seemingly lost in thought. Nalan Jingwen pretended not to know and followed Xiao Congyu with his gaze.

Xiao Congyu stood respectfully outside the carriage and said, "Your Highness, you may get off now."

As soon as he finished speaking, a rustling sound came from inside the carriage, followed by a low "hmm" from the man. Everyone stared at the carriage, each with a different expression. Some looked expectant, some had complicated expressions, and some had solemn expressions with a sinister glint in their eyes.

Nalan Jingwen merely glanced at it casually, but he already had a rough idea in his mind.

The carriage curtain was lifted by a slender, fair hand with distinct knuckles. Everyone's eyes were glued to the scene, and a tall, slender figure appeared, wearing a veil and with her eyes lowered, carefully stepping out.

This was the first time Ah Nian had appeared in front of everyone. He couldn't see and could only walk by feeling. Fortunately, Xiao Congyu spoke up in time, "Your Highness, I'll hold your hand."

Ah Nian nodded and extended his hand. He subconsciously wanted to say thank you, but then he remembered Nalan Jingwen's instructions along the way and kept quiet.

Upon entering Baiji, he is now Chunyu Yongnian, no longer Anian, and Xiao Congyu is no longer his aunt, but merely his subject.

He always kept Nalan Jingwen's words in mind, and tried his best not to show any fear and to overcome his apprehension.

Seeing Xiao Congyu leading someone over, Shen Xi's dark eyes darted around as she spoke, "Lord Xiao, you are a woman, and His Highness the Prince is of noble birth. How can you just touch him like that? Has Lord Xiao been away from court for too long and forgotten the rules?"

Her voice was light and airy, as if it were just a casual reminder, but it made Xiao Jin frown even more.

"This old minister greets Your Highness."