Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1779: Chapter 1759:

He Wenyu stared at Luo Qianqian in disbelief, wondering how she could say something like this so casually.

Luo Qianqian, however, was dead serious: ”We’re still young, so why not seize the moment instead of pinning hopes on an unreliable next life? What’s a queen anyway? The future awaits.”

He Wenyu burst out laughing and complained to Qin Nuan: ”Fourth Sister-in-Law, look at her, she just knows how to draw me an unattainable big picture, something visible but unreachable.”

Qin Nuan also covered her mouth, sneaking a laugh: ”Isn’t that right? Quenching thirst by imagining plums, appeasing hunger with a painted cake. Shiqi, don’t deceive our Queen Shiliu, okay? I’m still waiting to enjoy the grandeur of being Imperial Kin.”

Luo Qianqian pouted: ”Next time, I’ll buy a mountain, proclaim myself king, and let Shiliu become queen. We’ll be her generals, conquering the world.”

”Make you a general? I’m afraid we can’t even cover the salary.” He Wenyu couldn’t help but laugh out loud, not taking it seriously.

Luo Qianqian pouted, looking displeased: ”Am I such a big eater? It’s just that my spirit pets eat a lot more. Speaking of which, hasn’t your Snow Beast baby recovered yet?”

”No, it hasn’t. Seems like spiritual beast awakening isn’t much different from humans.” He Wenyu sighed too, realizing that advancement isn’t a one-time thing.

”By the way, I want one too. You all can’t have them and leave me out, right?” Qin Nuan pleaded earnestly as she joined them.

Luo Qianqian was at her wit’s end. What does this young lady want? If Qin Nuan wants one, then Luo Yanran would want one too. And if their other brothers and sisters-in-law also join in, including Big Brother Qin and Second Brother Qin, it would add up to a considerable number!

However, while she had many spiritual beasts around her, many couldn’t be contracted to, just like that Little White Snake that was actually a dragon. How could she possibly control that?

Plus, there’s that little black cat, which isn’t something simple either. They’re not toys to be casually taken out, lest it leads to an uncontrollable outcome.

What if it harms Qin Nuan and the others? There’s simply no way to bear the possible consequences.

”We can look for suitable ones later. For now, the ones we can catch are mostly very low level. You must know, these can’t be replaced. In the future, there’s a better chance to get powerful spiritual pets.” Luo Qianqian said.

Qin Nuan thought for a moment and realized it made sense.

He Wenyu nodded too: ”My spirit pet is still a nursing baby and can’t help me with anything.”

Left speechless, Qin Nuan quickly waved her hand: ”Then I’m not in a rush either, I’ll take it slow.”

Luo Qianqian found this amusing yet frustrating: ”Even if I hurried, I wouldn’t be able to find one either. You won’t even appreciate the low-level ones.” After all, the need for a spirit pet is to enhance combat power, right? If it drags you down, there’s no point.

Qin Nuan nodded repeatedly: ”You’re right, ignore what I said.”

It wasn’t until Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu finished and headed home that Qin Nuan didn’t bring up the topic again.

On their way home, Luo Qianqian found it amusing: ”Actually, finding her a young one might be good too, so she knows having a spiritual beast is like raising a child—both need care.” Luo Qianqian winked slyly at He Wenyu.

He Wenyu rolled his eyes: ”Forget it, you know your dear Fourth Sister-in-Law barely takes care of her own kids. Aren’t you afraid your nephews would get jealous, fight the spiritual beast, and get hurt?”

”That’s a valid concern...” Luo Qianqian was momentarily speechless, perplexed as she glanced back: ”But I feel my nephews shouldn’t be that petty, right? An Hao wouldn’t act like that...”

”Does An Hao share any genes with your nephews? If it was your or your brother’s child or similar to Nianan, maybe there’d be a chance, because of hereditary possibility.”

He Wenyu couldn’t help but comment: ”Speaking of which, Nianan is also An Hao’s nephew. I wonder how An Hao would react if he suddenly found out he had another nephew...”

”Aren’t my nephews his too? He already has four nephews, one more shouldn’t be strange, should it?” Luo Qianqian quipped, but she quickly halted, grabbing He Wenyu’s arm, turning around: ”I wonder which friend has the pleasure of following us sisters?”

He Wenyu, startled, quickly brandished his sword, looking vigilant.

Kuang Xiao was taken aback: He had been discovered?

It shouldn’t be...

However, it was indeed towards his direction that Luo Qianqian looked, making him uneasy, unsure if he should reveal himself.

”Shiliu, Shiqi...” Just the next second, a woman clad entirely in a black cape emerged from behind him, surrounded by the scent of blood. Slowly, she removed her cape, revealing a wary and exhausted face.

”Cong Ying?” He Wenyu gasped, noting that her sword seemed well used, with no effort to hide it. He rushed over, full of suspicion: ”How did you end up here?”

Even Cong Ying, let alone the Eldest Princess, might not know they’re here, right? Her sources of information made He Wenyu wary, so he didn’t approach recklessly, staying cautious.

”I followed your brother.” Cong Ying spoke bitterly. That day, Lin Jiayou managed to escape with the children, incurring Southern Li Emperor’s wrath, who ordered the summary execution of anyone associated with the Eldest Princess!

She, abandoned by her family, barely managed to flee by trying her utmost. Thankfully she escaped early, running into the squad pursuing Lin Jiayou and followed their trail.

The Eldest Princess had long realized she wouldn’t live long, so she entrusted the potentially-doomed child and Lin Jiayou to Cong Ying early on, fearing Lin Jiayou might be inconsolable...

For unknown reasons, she agreed. Compared to the surface royal princes whose hearts were filthy, Lin Jiayou seemed much more genuine, so she agreed happily, without knowing why.

Also, she had in her hand the handwritten letter and token from the Eldest Princess, as proof, to prevent disbelief.

After Luo Qianqian and He Wenyu listened, they were dumbfounded.

The Eldest Princess’s thinking was too advanced!

Busy with matters after death while alive? Busy finding a stepmom for her kid? Even they couldn’t do something like this!

Luo Qianqian looked at Cong Ying oddly: ”Did my brother disappear about a month ago because of you?”

If it wasn’t for something like this, such unforeseen absurdities, she really couldn’t think of anything that could trip up Lin Jiayou.