Transmigrated into the Scum Female Consort - Chapter 54

Yun Chi replied without thinking: “Don’t worry about me. Your safety is the most important.”

As long as Ye Xuejin was fine during these five days, she would be fine too.

When the time came, the sky would be the limit, and she wouldn’t need a bulletproof vest.

Ye Xuejin suddenly looked up, her red lips slightly parted. Though a thousand words churned in her heart, she only softly murmured: “Royal Consort…”

“What is it?” Yun Chi offered the bulletproof vest, motioning for her to take it, while silently wishing for another one in her mind.

“Nothing.” Ye Xuejin accepted it dazedly, her heart feeling a soft ache, surging with unfamiliar emotions.

Henceforth, come rain or shine, I shall certainly walk with the Royal Consort.

【Bulletproof Vest sent out. Please choose your reward: One Bulletproof Vest OR One Bulletproof Vest】

It was indeed one-for-one, no depreciation.

Yun Chi let out a sigh of relief. Shi Zhu, the sniper, still needed protection. Although she didn’t plan to stay, she hoped Ye Xuejin’s future path would be smoother.

She hoped Ye Xuejin would get her wish and that all ambitious women in the world would get theirs.

Seeing Ye Xuejin still lost in thought, Yun Chi waved a hand in front of her eyes: “What are you thinking about? Hurry up and put it on.”

Ye Xuejin nodded lightly. Yun Chi thoughtfully helped her hold and hand over the clothes.

Afterward, the two went to the river for a simple wash before returning.

The exile party was quiet. Everyone was already asleep, with only Yu Lu and Shi Niang leaning against trees, each holding a sword.

Seeing Ye Xuejin and Yun Chi return, Yu Lu felt relieved and gestured with his eyes for Shi Niang to rest quickly.

They had agreed to guard the first half and the second half of the night, respectively.

Shi Niang, however, shook her head and walked toward Ye Xuejin.

The group still had thirty people, and eight bonfires were lit. Everyone was arranged in groups of four per bonfire.

Only Yun Chi and Ye Xuejin were together, subtly positioned toward the inner side.

Seeing Shi Niang approach, Yun Chi and Ye Xuejin exchanged a look, simply stopping and waiting for her not far away.

“Your Highness.”

Ye Xuejin looked at her: “What is the matter?”

Shi Niang looked back in Shi Zhu’s direction, lowering her voice: “I plan to intensify Shi Zhu’s training. How about letting Shi Zhu stay by my side from now on?”

The young girls were still young and didn’t think long-term.

But she had traveled north and south with the escort agency for many years, and later was carefully trained by the Prime Minister’s residence for a period, so her perspective was naturally broader.

With a divine artifact like the Sniper Crossbow, Shi Zhu, the one with the most sniping talent, became much more important.

Her proposal was twofold: first, to allow Shi Zhu to acquire more self-defense skills, and second, to be able to protect Shi Zhu at all times.

Ye Xuejin pondered for a moment, looking in the direction of the young girls: “Just Shi Zhu is not enough. Who among them do you think can go to the battlefield?”

Now was a crucial time for manpower, especially trustworthy people.

Shi Niang thought: “Except for Shi Lan, the remaining three are capable.”

Shi Mei was resolute, able to endure hardships, and willing to work hard.

Shi Ju was steady and capable of handling difficult situations.

Shi Song, needless to say, was brave, ruthless, and skilled.

Only Shi Lan, who came from a literary family, was reserved and meticulous but lacked courage. Her constitution was also the weakest; she was suited for scholarly pursuits, not martial arts.

Ye Xuejin nodded slightly: “Excluding Shi Lan, have the other four follow you. Train them as much as possible in the skills of killing.”

Her tone deepened when she said the word ‘killing’.

Shi Niang was solemn: “This subordinate understands.”

“Turn around.” Ye Xuejin said, then looked at Yun Chi, touching her left wrist with her right hand.

Yun Chi immediately understood. She took out the remaining two sleeve crossbows and tried to wish for a bulletproof vest again.

Judging by Ye Xuejin’s words, the girls, except for Shi Lan, were all going to kill on the battlefield.

The girls were only teenagers, yet in the near future, they would be doing something so perilous.

As a woman herself, Yun Chi couldn’t help but feel soft-hearted.

【Two Sleeve Crossbows sent out. Please choose your reward: Two Bulletproof Vests OR Two Bulletproof Vests】

Thus, besides the set Ye Xuejin was wearing, there were three sets in the storage space.

She would save up more and strive to ensure every girl could wear one.

After Ye Xuejin received the sleeve crossbows, she asked Shi Niang to turn back: “You and Shi Song are skilled in close combat and can manage self-defense, so give these sleeve crossbows to Shi Mei and Shi Ju. Shi Zhu already has hers.”

Shi Niang looked at the sleeve crossbows in her hand with surprise. They were small but well-made, certainly a divine artifact bestowed by the immortal, and capable of firing three bolts simultaneously—a good item.

“Go and rest.”

“Yes.”

Only then did Ye Xuejin look at Yun Chi, naturally taking her hand: “Royal Consort, let us also rest.”

Under the firelight, her eyes were gentle, and her lips held a smile, like an ordinary couple returning home at sunset.

This was not the first time Yun Chi had seen such a gentle Ye Xuejin, but she still felt slightly distracted. If only their identities were ordinary…

Oh dear, what am I thinking?

She quickly shook her head, trying to dismiss those unwarranted thoughts.

Originally, Ye Xuejin was a Grand Princess, and their status difference was already vast. They were forced together by the dog emperor’s decree.

Now, Ye Xuejin was about to embark on such an extraordinary path. Some things were best not thought about at all.

“Why is the Royal Consort shaking her head?” Seeing Yun Chi shaking her head to herself, Ye Xuejin couldn’t help but ask.

As she spoke, the two had returned to the fire, lay down, and covered themselves with the quilt.

Yun Chi quickly composed herself, wanting to say it was nothing, but for some reason, the words that reached her lips were out of her control, and she asked, as if prompted by some unseen force: “After your vindication, will you return to the capital, or do you have other plans?”

Ye Xuejin turned to look at Yun Chi, answering with a question instead:

“What does the Royal Consort think?”

Yun Chi was silent for a moment: “You won’t be returning to the capital, will you?”

Ye Xuejin still didn’t answer, throwing out another question: “Does the Royal Consort still believe I will be vindicated?”

Without waiting for Yun Chi’s reply, she continued: “I have always been curious why the Royal Consort is so certain—certain that I will be vindicated. According to what the Royal Consort said before, after tonight, there are only four days left. In four days, I will be vindicated, correct?”

Yun Chi nodded. If her cousin hadn’t been fooling around, that’s how it was in the original plot.

Ye Xuejin’s gaze sharpened, and she didn’t continue the topic. Instead, she said: “Let me guess. The reason why the Royal Consort cares whether I return to the capital is concern for our future?”

Yun Chi blinked blankly. Their future?

Is that it?

In fact, she didn’t know why she asked that question; it was completely out of the blue.

“What do you mean by ‘our future’?”

What future did they have?

Ye Xuejin slowly curved her lips: “The Royal Consort previously asked me to agree to two conditions. I think I know what they are.”

Yun Chi was astonished: “You guessed them?”

She knows I want a clean divorce, and she knows I want real gold and silver.

Ye Xuejin gazed deeply at her, reaching out and resting her hand on Yun Chi’s jaw: “I wasn’t sure before, but hearing the Royal Consort ask this question today, I understand. I agree.”

“Really?” This time, Yun Chi couldn’t help but smile too. Delighted, she even ignored Ye Xuejin’s hand on her face, looking expectant: “Then tell me.”

Is she giving me silver, or gold, and how much is she giving?

Ye Xuejin lowered her eyes: “Is the Royal Consort worried that I will take many concubines after success?”

Is that why she cares if I continue to be an idle Grand Princess or ascend to a high position?

Yun Chi was stunned. What is she talking about?

Snapping back to reality, she quickly shook her head: “I wasn’t worried!”

Ye Xuejin looked up, no longer concealing the tenderness in her eyes, her tone affectionate: “I understand. The Royal Consort must be thinking that if that day truly comes, I can favor you alone and not take another consort.”

The Royal Consort has always trusted me, treated me with sincerity, and believes in my sincerity.

Yun Chi’s smile froze. She couldn’t smile at all anymore. Her face muscles seemed uncontrollable, unsure what expression to make.

Seeing no joy on her face, but rather pure shock—no, more accurately, fright—

Ye Xuejin’s expression subtly paused, and a wave of apprehension suddenly washed over her heart.

“Did I guess wrong?”

Yun Chi didn’t know what to say. Relying on instinct, she nodded, nodding vigorously.

You absolutely guessed wrong. You got everything wrong.

Ye Xuejin’s breath hitched slightly. She asked uncertainly: “Does the Royal Consort also want that position?”

Yun Chi quickly shook her head, shaking it continuously. No, no, no, that’s even more wrong.

Ye Xuejin couldn’t help but frown. Also wrong?

“Then what are the Royal Consort’s conditions?”

Slow as Yun Chi was, she finally understood. Ye Xuejin actually thought…