Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1074: Chapter 984: Hidden Guard 7

I don’t know if our reputation has spread, but in the first half of the journey, there were constant attempts to rob the escort. In the latter half, scarcely anyone came to rob us, which reduced Wei Shuangshuang’s opportunities to earn extra income.

They arrived safely in the Capital City without any mishaps. Since the Duan Family was responsible for the round-trip escorting, Wei Shuangshuang needed to stay in the Capital City for a while, waiting for the Duan Family to unload all their goods and refill with merchandize from the Capital City to transport back to Yang City for sale.

Because this escort mission headed towards the Capital City, a place teeming with royal family members. Nandu and Daxia are adjacent, and to show close relations, there are often interactions between the royal families of the two nations’ capital cities. To avoid anyone recognizing Zhao Zhengfeng and causing trouble, Wei Shuangshuang didn’t let Zhao Zhengfeng accompany her.

Wei Shuangshuang’s decision was initially out of caution, but she hadn’t expected to learn upon arriving in the Capital City that Meng Jingru had come to Nandu Country to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s birthday.

One wonders what the newly enthroned Second Prince was thinking, letting the Empress go to another country for diplomacy. This is not the modern era—how the court ministers agreed to such a move is quite puzzling.

Strange as it was, Wei Shuangshuang was immensely grateful she didn’t let Zhao Zhengfeng come along out of caution, otherwise, with Zhao Zhengfeng’s infatuation with Meng Jingru, who knows what trouble might have ensued.

Originally, Wei Shuangshuang thought even in the Capital City, she would inevitably have no interactions with Meng Jingru, as she was not Zhao Zhengfeng, wouldn’t actively approach Meng Jingru, and Meng Jingru, being the high and mighty Empress of Daxia, would hardly have any interaction with her.

Who would have thought that right after thinking this, Wei Shuangshuang would unexpectedly meet Meng Jingru in a ready-made clothing shop. Wei Shuangshuang was at a loss—only a time-traveling girl turned Empress could unpredictably run around with just a little palace maid in disguise.

Previously, Wei Shuangshuang had been sent by Zhao Zhengfeng to be Meng Jingru’s personal guard, so Meng Jingru recognized Wei Shuangshuang. Being together day in and day out for so long, it would be strange not to recognize her.

Wei Shuangshuang had come to the clothing shop to order a batch of uniforms for the escort masters, to make her gang of bandit-like escorts appear neat and reliable, as this also served as a kind of symbol helping to enhance the reputation of the escort agency.

Yet as soon as she walked into the shop, she came face-to-face with Meng Jingru. Meng Jingru immediately showed a surprised expression on her face, followed by joy.

She strode up to Wei Shuangshuang, her surprise and joy unhidden, with a trace of excitement in her expression.

”An Qi! It really is you? How did you come to Nandu? Has the Fourth Prince come with you? Is he doing well? Has he suffered any hardships?”

Meng Jingru’s series of questions were genuine and heartfelt, filled with concern for Zhao Zhengfeng, and devoid of any pretense.

To be honest, although Meng Jingru terribly harmed Zhao Zhengfeng, she was not inherently a bad person. Meng Jingru was just an ordinary modern girl, having read many novels, who lived one life according to those tales once she traveled back in time.

And fortunately, she really got a novel-like perfect ending. However, those she unintentionally hurt along the way, Meng Jingru was unaware of, and she had no intention of harming others.

For her former admirer Zhao Zhengfeng, Meng Jingru was sincerely concerned. She was unaware that after the Second Prince became Emperor, he had sent assassins to hunt down Zhao Zhengfeng, and so she was surprised to encounter Wei Shuangshuang here. In Meng Jingru’s heart, she believed Zhao Zhengfeng should still be in Daxia.

Wei Shuangshuang harbored no ill feelings towards this naïve and simple girl, who had heaven’s favor and immense luck, Meng Jingru, but her appearance represented trouble, so Wei Shuangshuang wasn’t too pleased.

Seeing Meng Jingru asking about Zhao Zhengfeng’s safety, Wei Shuangshuang deliberately kept a stern face and spoke coolly and indifferently, ”Master is fine. Having escaped from the siege of so many Daxia assassins, what danger could there be? He’s living peacefully now. I hope the Empress does not inquire too much, lest Master gets into danger again.”

Though Meng Jingru was very simple-hearted, she was nonetheless a time-traveling girl from a world of information explosion. Even if she hadn’t experienced it herself, she had seen much in novels and dramas about royal strife. As soon as Wei Shuangshuang finished speaking, Meng Jingru understood what she meant.

Wei Shuangshuang spoke thus partly to remind Meng Jingru that Zhao Zhengfeng was not safe in Daxia. If she still harbored any feelings for Zhao Zhengfeng, who once liked her so much he even lost his throne for her, she should know to absolutely not let the Emperor of Daxia learn about Zhao Zhengfeng being in Nandu Country.

Meng Jingru’s expression darkened. When Zhao Zhengfeng was deposed and expelled from the Capital City, Meng Jingru had a big argument with the Emperor. In her heart, she felt that Zhao Zhengfeng, having lost the throne, posed no threat. What harm would there be in giving him a Prince’s position to let him live a lifetime of wealth? Why the need to eliminate him completely?

Unfortunately, Meng Jingru didn’t understand how terrifying a man’s jealousy could be. How could the Emperor tolerate someone who had improper feelings for his Empress still living in the world?

However, the Emperor was genuinely fond of Meng Jingru, so in the end, he couldn’t resist agreeing, promising Meng Jingru that once his throne was secure, he’d call Zhao Zhengfeng back to the Capital City, bestowing upon him a leisure Prince title.

Meng Jingru even thought up the title for Zhao Zhengfeng—the carefree Prince, a name full of the aura of a novel’s male protagonist. Who would have known the Emperor would actually play along outwardly, promising her well, while secretly sending assassins to kill Zhao Zhengfeng?

After serving as Empress for some time, Meng Jingru no longer wore her emotions on her sleeve as before. Thus, after hearing Wei Shuangshuang’s words, she managed to suppress her anger without showing it on her face.

Meng Jingru knew what was best for Zhao Zhengfeng, so she assured Wei Shuangshuang, ”Rest assured, I will not let anyone know about Zhao Zhengfeng’s presence in Nandu. Take good care of him.”

After speaking, Meng Jingru also took out a pouch and stuffed it into Wei Shuangshuang’s hand, ”There’s some silver notes in here, all from the Nandu Royal Silver Bank. Keep them, and don’t let him suffer too much in life.”

Meng Jingru didn’t mention the amount of silver notes in the pouch, which was actually as much as 300,000 taels. This was money Meng Jingru had prepared to start a women’s salon chain in Nandu, now entirely given to Wei Shuangshuang.

Meng Jingru feared Zhao Zhengfeng might suffer hardships, thinking that even with the loyal Wei Shuangshuang around, the journey of escape must be full of difficulties. Moreover, with Wei Shuangshuang being a Hidden Guard, it was uncertain whether she could earn money. Having some silver notes on hand was necessary.

After giving the silver notes to Wei Shuangshuang, Meng Jingru cheerfully turned and left without further probing about Zhao Zhengfeng.