Chapter 25: Waka Waka, Supplies Delivered Right to My Door

Xie Ninglan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He gave his daughter a nudge in the waist. "Look at that tender face of yours. You're fourteen or fifteen; stop acting so old and solemn in the future."

Xin Nian grinned and followed the sluggish main group, walking with a light step.

The family of three had long since grown accustomed to their routine: waking up at three in the morning to train desperately for their supernatural abilities, and sleeping soundly around seven or eight in the evening.

Although life was harder than a dog's, at least the men of the family still had something to look forward to.

Once a person has a goal, they possess endless motivation.

Xin Nian's greatest motivation right now was to reach the third rank as quickly as possible to secure some of the supplies from the past.

Everything else was trivial to her.

After walking for nearly two hours, Wang Bangyan's mother suddenly collapsed to the ground, throwing a tantrum and rolling around, demanding to use the restroom. She claimed she couldn't hold it any longer and clung stubbornly to her son, demanding to be carried.

Wang Bangyan was in a state of utter misery, but since he couldn't win against his mother, he could only nod and bow repeatedly to the bailiffs, apologizing profusely.

Xin Nian thought Old Lady Wang was quite something.

Could a living person actually die from holding their urine? It had been two hours, and they still hadn't arranged for a solution; her bladder was practically about to explode.

One had to wonder, which lady or young wife here wasn't holding it in? Only Old Lady Wang had the audacity to lose face, lie down, and make a scene without fearing the whip.

Despite her plumpness, the old woman was incredibly agile. As soon as a whip lashed toward her, she would scurry around the ground to dodge. It was a bit ridiculous, but it was a brand of comedy tinged with bitterness.

In any case, Xin Nian wouldn't have known this in the past—what kind of law could possibly deny someone a toilet?

Even if one were handcuffed and taken to a station, they should still have human rights!

The feudal system ought to be overthrown; it was simply too much nonsense, anti-human, and immoral.

The bailiff granted a quarter of an hour for the restroom break. Xin Nian took Xie Ninglan by the arm and pulled Dali along, and the three of them ran a short distance away.

By the time they returned, the bailiff was already calling out names to line them up, preparing to continue the journey.

Xiao Jia ran up hurriedly, looking up at Liang Guang, who was mounted on a horse. "Boss, a noble's carriage procession is coming."

Liang Guang scrambled down from his horse and shouted with hand gestures, "Move to the sides! Everyone, kneel to the sides!"

Seeing that the situation was serious, Xin Wenyuan quickly hoisted the heavy wooden collar and called out to his youngest son, sprinting toward his wife and daughter.

The group acted with perfect tacit understanding, squeezing together to quietly slip into the very back of the crowd.

When everyone else was being ordered by Liang Guang to prostrate themselves in salutation, the family of three simply sat down at the very back of the crowd and leaned forward, looking much like they were merely lying on the ground.

*Damn it,* the family of three thought. While they showed nothing on their faces, their minds were screaming profanities.

"It's the carriage emblem of Princess Jiuni," Xin Wanqing said, kneeling properly beside her mother, Lady Nie. She stole a quick glance upward before hurriedly lowering her head again.

Princess Jiuni was the precious pearl of the Prince of Subei; she was an existence that no one in the capital dared to provoke.

Was her appearance here a coincidence, or...?

The elderly Lady Yu gripped her prisoner's sleeves, her body trembling uncontrollably.

She wasn't sure if it was out of anger or fear. Just a moment ago, she had turned her head and seen the unreliable family of the fourth branch all sitting on the ground, leaning forward.

Fortunately, they were at the very back, completely inconspicuous, with bushes covering them from the front and back.

Otherwise, if the Princess charged them with "Great Irreverence," their lives might not even be spared.

The Princess's carriage came to a halt amidst the crowd of people lining the path to offer greetings.

A curtain was lifted, and a slender, jade-like hand reached out.

Liang Guang approached with bowed head and bent waist, but before he could speak, he was rebuked by the maid, Xuancao, with a sharp "Get lost."

"Look at what you are, yet you dare approach our Princess," Xuancao snorted through her nose with extreme mockery.

Turning around, the sycophant respectfully used a silk handkerchief to pad her hand before carefully assisting the Princess out of the carriage.

The Princess was strikingly beautiful, her features vividly defined. Clad in a water-red gown adorned with peacock feathers, she appeared exceptionally radiant and lush.

The bailiffs stole a glance before quickly lowering their heads.

Such a noble and extravagant person was not someone that low-level bailiffs like them could gaze upon.

"Where is the family of the former official of the Jingzhao Prefecture?" The maid held the noble's jade-like hand and asked, surveying the area with an air of arrogance.

Everyone raised their heads, looking at one another.

Han Li whispered to his brother, "Xiao Jiuni is here for Si Nanfeng."

Han Zhao curled his lip; it was obvious.

The story of how Xiao Jiuni fell in love at first sight with the eldest son of the Jingzhao Prefecture and vowed to marry him was known to everyone in the capital.

The Governor of the Jingzhao Prefecture was a man of integrity, and countless people in the imperial court were at odds with him, all hoping for his downfall.

Now, by sheer coincidence, the eldest son of the Jingzhao Prefecture was stubbornly refusing to marry Princess Jiuni, thereby offending the Prince of Subei!

Consequently, all factions exerted their influence, and Official Si was stripped of his position entirely.

Xin Nian pricked up her ears to listen to the two brothers from the Earl of Yongkang's estate whispering, while secretly eyeing Xiao Jiuni's procession.

Not bad. This Princess seems to be traveling out of the capital for leisure; the carriages carrying her supplies alone numbered seven or eight. She probably brought her entire household's bedding with her.

Isn't this just someone bringing a pillow right when you're feeling sleepy?

Previously, she had been worried about whether she could secure a batch of supplies before the natural disasters hit, but now someone was rushing over to deliver them on a silver platter. *Wahahaha, how exciting!*

Life was hard for the common people in ancient times. Xin Nian felt a psychological burden when it came to taking things from ordinary folk, but when it came to seizing the supplies of corrupt royals and nobles, she felt absolutely no burden at all. *Hehe.*

Xin Wenyuan and Xie Ninglan sat beside their daughter. Seeing her large, shimmering eyes darting around, they knew she wasn't thinking anything good.

On the other side, Liang Guang acted like a lapdog, repeatedly cupping his hands toward the Princess, and hurriedly ordered men to drag Official Si's family over.

Lady Si was washing her face with tears, trembling as she held her squinting, coughing youngest son.

Official Si, accompanied by his eldest son Si Nanfeng, knelt to one side, clenching his fists in restraint. "Greetings, Princess."

Xiao Jiuni gave a giggle. Supported by Xuancao, she stepped forward slowly, using a handkerchief to tilt the eldest Young Master Si's chin upward. "Young Master Si, do you regret it?"

Xin Nian's family of three nearly gagged...

*Good heavens, has this Princess Jiuni been reading "Overbearing CEO" novels?*

[*Madam, do you regret it? When is she coming to apologize?*] [*No, Madam has already become your best friend, and she's even had three children with you!*]

The family of three lowered their heads, trying their best to suppress the trembling of their shoulders.

Who says ancient people had no entertainment? This was a live-action short drama right here! *Gagagaga~*

"This Princess is heading to the Yunlin Villa to escape the summer heat. Young Master Si, as long as you say you regret it, I will take you with me, and I can even spare you from the hardships of exile and forced labor."

Xin Nian stole a glance. From her angle, she could only see the exquisitely beautiful, "broken-looking" profile of the eldest Young Master Si.

*Tsk tsk tsk, a female tyrant forcibly snatching a man!*

Her hands were itching; what should she do when she wanted to hit someone?

Xin Wenyuan saw his daughter's intention and hurriedly whispered a warning, "Daughter, we are still too close to the capital. If you're going to hit someone, go somewhere further away to avoid trouble."

"Young Master Si?"

"Get lost!"

*Hahahahaha!* If she could, Xin Nian wanted to roll on the ground laughing.