Transmigrated into the Scum Female Consort - Chapter 46

At this time, the sky had already darkened.

The inn’s servants discussed it and simply decided not to go back to the stable.

They reasoned that either all the criminals should be bound, or none should be bound.

If some were tied and some weren’t, wouldn’t that be fooling themselves? Since that was the case, why bother making any extra effort?

Dinner was personally delivered to the stable by Yu Lu: “Your Highness has suffered a hardship.”

The thought that he was staying in the best room, eating and drinking well, while the Grand Princess was crammed into the stable with everyone else, unable to eat or sleep well, made him feel awkward.

There was no principle by which a master should suffer while a subordinate enjoyed comforts.

Ye Xuejin smiled when she heard this phrase again: “Lord Yu, there is no need to take it to heart. I do not feel wronged.”

In those bright, calm eyes, there seemed to be a clear understanding of his thoughts.

Yu Lu was slightly stunned, unconsciously scratching the back of his head: “It’s good as long as Your Highness doesn’t feel wronged.”

“Lord Yu should return early, lest you invite suspicion.” Ye Xuejin did not keep Yu Lu long. One was a criminal, and the other was the constable escorting the criminals. It was not advisable for them to talk for too long in this busy inn.

“Yes.” Yu Lu also understood this and quickly departed.

Watching Yu Lu walk away, Ye Xuejin turned her head and stood still, quietly observing the crowd squatting outside the stable to eat, and watching the figure that drew her gaze.

Yun Chi was buried in her bowl, drinking noodle soup. The soup contained only a few dough lumps and no oil, salt, or any seasoning. Perhaps because she hadn’t had hot soup for so long, she actually found the soup quite palatable.

“Royal Consort,” Zhou Qiyue called to Yun Chi, “Her Highness is looking at you.”

Her Highness had been watching for a while, and hadn’t called out, but Zhou Qiyue was perceptive enough to tell Yun Chi.

Yun Chi looked up, meeting Ye Xuejin’s clear eyes.

She quickly finished the soup in her bowl and walked over, afraid Ye Xuejin needed something.

“Have you finished eating?”

Ye Xuejin shook her head: “I don’t feel hungry.”

The bowl of noodle soup on the stone stool beside her was untouched.

Yun Chi turned back to glance at everyone, took Ye Xuejin’s hand, and walked a little further into the courtyard: “Are you not used to drinking it?”

Ye Xuejin shook her head. Perhaps she wouldn’t have been used to it in the past, but along this journey, she realized that in the face of survival, merely being alive was rare enough. She was in no position to be picky.

Yun Chi chuckled softly and reached out her hand: “Here’s something delicious for you.”

Ye Xuejin took it, feeling a slight warmth. It was a small, delicate steamed soup dumpling.

Yun Chi nudged her hand: “Eat it quickly. First, bite a small hole and sip the broth inside.”

Immediately after speaking, her eyes lit up as she looked at the large text floating in the air.

【One soup dumpling sent out. Please choose your reward: One pot of corn and pork rib soup OR One pot of tea tree mushroom and old duck soup】

Yun Chi had just finished the noodle soup and was thinking that it would be nice if she could drink hot soup on the road for the next few days. So, as she gave the soup dumpling to Ye Xuejin, she thought about it mentally.

A whole big pot! Not bad, and she even got a large pot for free.

Ye Xuejin gazed at Yun Chi’s sparkling eyes and her dazed look, having grown accustomed to it.

“Do you prefer corn and pork rib soup or tea tree mushroom and old duck soup?”

Unexpectedly, those bright eyes looked over at her.

Ye Xuejin lowered her gaze: “Either is fine for me.” Then, she gently took a bite of the bun in her hand.

The broth instantly spread in her mouth. The meat filling and the broth blended together, leaving a fragrant taste on her lips.

She couldn’t help but slow down her chewing, savoring the flavor. A rare, satisfied sigh emerged in her eyes.

This was not the first time Ye Xuejin had eaten this kind of scalded-dough soup dumpling, but it was the first time she had tasted one with such a delicate and rich texture.

By the time she finished eating, Yun Chi was observing the pot of steaming corn and pork rib soup in her storage space.

It had to be said, this storage space was truly miraculous; it preserved not only the temperature but also the quality.

“Royal Consort, come with me.”

“Mm, alright.”

Ye Xuejin walked to the well further away. As she washed her hands, she said softly, “Royal Consort, I promised you before that I wouldn’t ask, inquire, or speak of your abilities to others, but may I ask you one question today?”

“Go ahead,” Yun Chi said, concealing her surprise. You can ask, but I won’t tell you the truth.

What could she say? Say she was a transmigrator? Say she had a cheat system?

That was impossible. She would be insane to say it out loud.

Ye Xuejin’s voice was clear and light: “I want to ask the Royal Consort, can your divine power collect other people’s belongings?”

All the things Yun Chi had collected these past few days were items that Yun Chi herself had taken out.

Thus, she had to ask.

Because she now needed to clarify whether Yun Chi’s divine power could accomplish this.

If it could, it would be extremely convenient. If not, she would have to find another solution.

Yun Chi was stunned. This was a good question, so good that she didn’t know the answer herself.

Ye Xuejin caught the confusion and blankness on Yun Chi’s face, and a thought struck her: “Does the Royal Consort not know? Or have you not tried?”

“I haven’t tried.” Yun Chi unconsciously nodded. She hadn’t thought in that direction at all.

Ye Xuejin pursed her lips, suppressing the anticipation in her heart: “Why doesn’t the Royal Consort try it?”

Yun Chi didn’t speak. She immediately looked around.

They were currently by the well in the back courtyard, with only a wooden bucket and a basin at their feet.

She quietly took a breath, closed her eyes, and concentrated to try.

The next moment, the wooden bucket on the ground disappeared.

At the same time, Yun Chi clearly sensed the bucket appearing in her storage space.

Good heavens, it can be used this way too!

Yun Chi immediately looked at Ye Xuejin and went straight to the point: “You want me to help you collect something, don’t you?”

Quick, tell her what to collect! Bring it to her! She felt incredibly powerful now.

Ye Xuejin’s eyes also showed undisguised surprise. Hearing her words, she nodded.

“Royal Consort, would you accompany me outside tonight during the chou hour (1:00 AM to 3:00 AM)?”

The chou hour? That was the middle of the night. Yun Chi readily agreed: “Yes.”

Ye Xuejin couldn’t help but curve her lips, revealing a bright and gentle smile.

“Royal Consort, I truly don’t know how to thank you.”

Yun Chi modestly waved her hand: “There’s no need for thanks. You will have your chance later.”

Just use practical action to thank her! Give her more silver and gold; that’s more tangible than anything.

Ye Xuejin’s eyes were filled with affection, and she stared intently at Yun Chi. The feeling of a missing piece in her body suddenly resurfaced.

But this time, she felt she had found where that piece was.

She so badly wanted to hug the Royal Consort, as if that would fill the void in her body.

Being gazed at with such gratitude, Yun Chi felt a little awkward and quickly found a topic: “Should we stay up tonight then?”

Ye Xuejin smiled softly: “Yes.”

So, as the crowd squeezed into the stable, planning to rest, Yun Chi and Ye Xuejin stood outside the stable and did not go in.

Shi Song and Zhou Qiyue saw this and came out without a second thought. They needed to guard Her Highness.

“The Royal Consort and I are not sleepy, so we will stand watch for everyone. You two go and rest well,” Ye Xuejin advised, seeing the two of them standing on either side like door gods.

Shi Song gripped the electric baton in her hand, her expression serious: “I’m not tired either. I must protect Her Highness.”

Zhou Qiyue added: “Me too.” In truth, she didn’t like the smell inside the stable, and since the stable was drafty, it wasn’t much warmer than outside, so she preferred to stay with Her Highness.

Ye Xuejin fell silent for a moment. This time, she didn’t try to persuade them but ordered directly: “The two of you will go inside tonight and keep watch. Do not let anyone come out to eavesdrop. The Royal Consort and I have important matters to discuss.”

Only then did Shi Song and Zhou Qiyue enthusiastically return. They would keep a close eye on everyone and absolutely not let anyone eavesdrop on Her Highness and the Royal Consort’s conversation.

The late autumn evening wind grew increasingly cold. Ye Xuejin glanced at the sky and looked at Yun Chi: “There’s still an hour. Are you cold, Royal Consort?”

“Are you cold? Watch this.” Yun Chi was still immersed in the excitement of discovering the new function of her storage space. Without a word, she took out a cotton quilt, pulled Ye Xuejin closer, and draped it over them.

As for the issue of the people inside the stable not having quilts, she apologized, but the smell inside was too strong, and the floor was too dirty. She was afraid that if she let everyone use them for one night and then collected them, they would be unclean, and worse, the quilts might pick up the stench.

After all, there was so much food in the storage space.

If the things she took out later all smelled of horse manure… Hiss. Just the thought made her cringe.

While thinking, Yun Chi wrapped the quilt tightly around them.

Ye Xuejin, on an impulse, caught the hand Yun Chi was about to pull away and placed it around her waist.