Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Stop Afar
Chapter 485: Stop Afar
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Don’t worry! I can protect myself!” With that, Li Xiaoran showed off the hidden weapons and various self-defense medicine she was wearing.
“Look, with these things, nothing will happen to me!”
Luo Cheng was still worried, but he had no other choice.
If possible, Luo Cheng was really unwilling to let Li Xiaoran take the risk.
However, Li Xiaoran had her own thoughts, and Luo Cheng was unwilling to force her to do anything. In the end, he could only try his best to protect Li Xiaoran’s safety.
If anyone really dared to attack Li Xiaoran, Luo Cheng would make them regret coming to this world.
Luo Cheng thought to himself.
After everything was ready, Shu Ruyue came over.
Like Li Xiaoran, Shu Ruyue also had a lot of things on her.
She brought all kinds of self-defense powder. Wu Qinghe had asked for these from Luo Cheng and gave them to Shu Ruyue.
In Wu Qinghe’s words, Shu Ruyue was facing delicate women, so it wouldn’t be good for her to hurt them. Moreover, the other party used sinister methods that were impossible to guard against, so they might as well make more preparations. The more detoxification pills and self-defense powders, the better!
Shu Ruyue felt that Wu Qinghe spoke very quickly, so she simply identified all those things before stuffing them into her bag.
Just like that, Li Xiaoran brought Shu Ruyue to the banquet.
Meng Yan and Li Xiaoran had already agreed on a place to meet. When Li Xiaoran arrived, Meng Yan was already there.
After Meng Yan got into Li Xiaoran’s carriage, she asked the coachman to drive the carriage behind her before chatting with Li Xiaoran.
“Who is this?” Meng Yan looked at Shu Ruyue and asked curiously.
“I’m Ruyue, Xiaoran’s maid!” Shu Ruyue smiled at Meng Yan as she replied.
After Li Xiaoran looked at Shu Ruyue, she simply explained,
“Didn’t you ask me to find a skilled martial artist to protect me? Ruyue is the expert I found to protect me!”
Meng Yan was relieved when she heard this.
“It’s good that someone is protecting you! I’m really worried that someone will find an excuse to send me away before dealing with you! In that case, I’m relieved!”
Li Xiaoran sensed that Meng Yan was in a bad mood. Compared to the last time they met, Meng Yan was clearly much more irritable.
“Meng Yan, did something happen to you?” Li Xiaoran asked.
When Meng Yan heard Li Xiaoran’s question, she hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.
“Xiaoran, I heard that someone else is coming to the flower banquet this time. It’s the Eldest Princess.”
“Eldest Princess? What’s wrong with this person? Why are you so anxious?” Li Xiaoran asked in confusion.
Li Xiaoran actually wasn’t familiar with the royal family.
When Meng Yan saw that Li Xiaoran didn’t know anything, she immediately sighed.
“The Eldest Princess is the eldest sister of the current emperor. She saved the emperor’s life once, so she has always been respected by the current emperor. As for the Eldest Princess, she hates those poor women who marry into the royal family the most because her son was harmed by a poor woman back then. That poor woman convinced the Eldest Princess’s son to go work in Qinghai and he hasn’t returned for many years!”
When Li Xiaoran heard Meng Yan’s words, she immediately reacted.
“It seems that these people are indeed targeting me! They knew that I was going, so they invited the Eldest Princess over. Doesn’t the Eldest Princess hate poor women like me the most?”
Seeing that Li Xiaoran had figured it out, Meng Yan said, “Xiaoran, why don’t you not go today?! I’ll say that you had something on and couldn’t come!”
Li Xiaoran knew that Meng Yan was doing this for her own good, but Li Xiaoran rejected Meng Yan’s suggestion.
“Don’t worry! I can handle it!”
It was just a simple statement, but it was filled with confidence.
Meng Yan thought that Li Xiaoran didn’t know how intimidating the Eldest Princess was and was blindly optimistic, so she wanted to persuade her again, but Shu Ruyue interrupted.
“You should believe your friend! Even if you haven’t known her for long, you should be able to tell that she’s an upright person. If she’s determined to do something, even a few cows won’t be able to pull her back. Besides, the Li Xiaoran I know isn’t the kind of person who takes risks if there’s no chance of winning! So, if you really treat her as a friend, believe her!”
Meng Yan didn’t expect Shu Ruyue to say that, so she looked at Li Xiaoran.
Li Xiaoran noticed Meng Yan’s probing expression, but didn’t say anything and only smiled.
“Don’t look at me. I’m really not worried! To be honest, there’s no circle in this world that I, Li Xiaoran, can’t integrate into. There are only circles I’m unwilling to integrate into!”
When Meng Yan heard Li Xiaoran’s words, her eyes were filled with surprise.
“In the past, I thought you were a straightforward person. Now, I’ve finally seen how arrogant you are! Li Xiaoran, although I don’t know what backers you have, I really like you as a friend. You’re right. Perhaps I should believe you!”
When Li Xiaoran heard this, she was amused.
“I won’t let you down!”
Meng Yan was still very worried, but at this point, she could only take it one step at a time.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the place where the flower banquet was held.
This time, the banquet was held in a farmstead at the periphery of the capital.
This farmstead was called Juxing Garden. At this moment, many high-quality flowers and various fruits were inside.
Those who came to the banquet could admire the beauty of these flowers at close range and taste all kinds of fruits.
When Li Xiaoran saw this, she thought for a moment and said to Zi Zheng, who was driving the carriage outside, “Zi Zheng, park our carriage near Juxing
Garden. Then, we’ll walk over!”
With that, Li Xiaoran turned to look at Meng Yan.
“If you believe me, park your carriage there as well! There are too many carriages and too many people here. Once there’s a commotion, we won’t be able to escape in a carriage. Only by parking this carriage further away will we have a chance of survival!”
As Meng Yan looked at the long queue in front, she said hesitantly, “Nothing will happen at such a big banquet! After all, the people who came to this banquet today have extraordinary ident.i.ties!”
Li Xiaoran shook her head as she said worriedly, “You’re wrong. The more extraordinary people there are, the easier it is for something to happen. You’d better listen to me!”
After Meng Yan thought for a moment, she finally decided to park her carriage in the open s.p.a.ce outside..