Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1284: Chapter 1264: Hua Nianyi Has ’Died’ Too

After staying for two more days, Luo Qianqian left the Nine Heavens Pavilion with Yan and Huangfu Yihui.

Although behind them was Luo Shufan’s incessant rambling...

”A grown girl can’t be kept at home...”

”An Hao will definitely cry for his sister when he wakes up...”

”Come back and visit often!”

”Your brother will be waiting for you at home!”

Luo Shufan stood halfway up the mountain with the majestic Xiao Tian by his side, looking reluctantly at the backs of the three departing figures, wiping his eyes until they were out of sight before turning back.

He had walked only a few steps when he saw An Hao, tears brimming, sitting by the roadside, sobbing: ”Sister left?”

”Why are you here?” Luo Shufan was surprised to see An Hao, as children should be asleep at this hour.

”I came to see my sister off.” An Hao’s voice carried a hint of loneliness: ”But I didn’t dare go; I feared she would scold me.”

Luo Shufan gently picked up An Hao, realizing how sentimental his child was.

”How could your sister scold you? You’re her favorite little brother.” Luo Shufan carried him to Luo Qianqian’s room: ”Even though she’s gone, you can sleep in her room.”

The moment he said that, he saw a heap of goodies and a large plush toy on the bed, obviously left for An Hao.

An Hao wriggled free, climbed onto the bed, and lay there sobbing: ”Brother, when will sister take me with her?”

”When you become stronger than her.”

...

With a small black cat in her arms, Luo Qianqian walked lightly, even though the sky was still filled with countless stars.

”Your little brother is really clingy.” Yan commented after they had walked some distance.

Luo Qianqian nodded with a smile: ”Yes, isn’t he adorable?”

Of course, they noticed the small figure trailing behind them. Even though An Hao was young, he was quite perceptive and had already guessed it even if Luo Qianqian had not said anything.

She had left many items in the room for this very reason.

Exiting the formation and stepping through the gates, Luo Qianqian sighed gently, thinking about what changes the next return would bring...

Meeting up with those who had been waiting ahead, Luo Qianqian left without looking back.

The destination was still the Imperial City where the Haan Family resided.

On one hand, she needed to check on Hua Nianyi; on the other, the Northern Region’s selection contest had begun.

The Snow Palace, as the seeded team of the Northern Region, naturally wouldn’t participate in the preliminaries.

Nonetheless, Luo Qianqian was very interested in the competition format.

After several days of weariness, with the help of the flying spirit beasts, they arrived at the forest where they had once camped and found Old Master Hua’s location, only to be shocked to see Hua Siye and Hua Nianyi by his side, their eyes wide open.

”Are you all...?” Luo Qianqian playfully rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue as she approached Hua Nianyi, full of curiosity.

”Second brother is, uh, I couldn’t accept father and brother’s ’deaths’, so I jumped off a cliff.” Hua Nianyi pulled Luo Qianqian aside, her face excited as she recounted the recent events.

It turned out that since the Northern Region selection contest had started, no one paid much attention to the General’s Mansion’s affairs, allowing them to seize the opportunity. Now, only a thin and despondent Hua Sicheng remained, spending his days indulging in alcohol and living in constant dread.

Chun Xing, on the other hand, had been taken into the Crown Prince’s Mansion as a consort, not even a concubine, but she enjoyed the Crown Prince’s favor for a time, as she was the only acknowledged consort in the mansion, with the others being unofficial.

”Actually, Chun Tao is straightforward, but Chun Xing, being smart, is more suited for that environment.” Luo Qianqian had never thought that a maid eligible to be a dowry for the General’s Mansion’s only daughter would be anything ordinary.

”By the way, where is Xiao Rou?” The little girl would only be cannon fodder if placed in the same environment as Chun Tao and Chun Xing.

”She’s stayed behind to take care of eldest brother; coming out would draw too much attention.” Hua Nianyi sighed lightly, explaining that her escape had involved meticulous planning by her brother, from studying the number and shift times of guards to the closing times of city gates and map routes, ensuring all traces were erased before sending Hua Nianyi away.

”I’m the most aggrieved,” Hua Siye chimed in after listening to them, looking utterly speechless: ”I was dug out of a coffin, almost didn’t survive.”

”Uh, after surviving a great disaster, there’s a blessing ahead,” Luo Qianqian laughed: ”Where’s Haan Yun?”

Haan Yun leaned against a tree, looking exhausted, his voice weary: ”I thought you’d forgotten about me.”

”Hahaha, how could I? You’re such a conspicuous person.” Luo Qianqian waved her hand affirmatively: ”Even if I ignored you, I couldn’t ignore my father-in-law!”

Such striking silver hair isn’t something you can just acquire.

”I’m tired, I’ll rest now, make yourself at home.” Haan Yun waved his hand wearily, soon snoring loudly, startling Luo Qianqian.

”What’s going on?” Luo Qianqian stood there dumbfounded: ”Has he been raiding vegetables?”

”Father said Brother Yun needs to build up his strength before marrying me, at least to second brother’s level. Otherwise, it’s a no, he’d better keep as far away as possible...” Hua Nianyi said helplessly.

Luo Qianqian looked incredulously at Old Master Hua, then at Haan Yun and Hua Siye, instinctively swallowing: ”Old Master Hua, isn’t this a bit difficult?”

Haan Yun didn’t even seem as physically robust as Hua Siye, how could he train to reach such a level?

Gain weight and muscle? Or something else?

”If he can’t even protect Yiyi, why should I let him marry her?” Old Master Hua said calmly: ”It’s not just about physique, he also needs to be able to beat Siye!”

So why fight? Was Hua Siye bullying Hua Nianyi before?

Or planning to bully her in the future?

Isn’t it better to find someone who can’t bully Hua Nianyi?

This topic was quickly set aside as Hua Nianyi mentioned that the Sect Conference was about to begin, making Luo Qianqian instantly excited.

The Northern Region is indeed the most barren area due to its cold climate.

But the current weather couldn’t dampen the fervor for gossip, especially with the chance to earn a little extra by betting on which sect would qualify; it was a hot topic.

If you guessed the rankings correctly, there were ultimate prizes to win, instantly inciting everyone’s enthusiasm.

The odds for the Snow Palace were the lowest, at 1: 1.05, as if it was a foregone conclusion.

In response, Luo Qianqian only sneered.

When the Snow Palace meets the Nine Heavens Pavilion, that’s what she’s looking forward to!

But now, there’s still a long wait.