Transmigrating Before The Crazy Beauty Scum A Loses Control - Chapter 97

The Crazy Maid X The Tsundere Princess (5)

“Xuan’er, it’s not strange to like women.”

Luan Yenan’s voice wasn’t loud, but to Zuo Baixuan, it was like a thunderclap.

The thought of liking women had been unsettling for Zuo Baixuan ever since it first occurred to her.

With her mother gone and Luan Yenan, the person she was closest to, being the one she liked, these feelings had nowhere to go, fermenting into a bitter brew.

She had thought that since she wasn’t favored, she could let Emperor Li forget about her existence, and as long as Luan Yenan stayed by her side in the palace, she could keep her feelings hidden without any issue.

But fate played a cruel joke on her. Her peaceful days were shattered when news arrived of Emperor Li’s decree for her to marry into a political alliance.

During those days, she was filled with melancholy, but Luan Yenan acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to sneak out of the palace as usual.

Now, she had finally made up her mind to leave this world that had disappointed her so deeply and to set Luan Yenan free to enjoy the vibrant world outside the palace. Yet, she never expected to be caught and brought back by Luan Yenan herself.

Before she could even vent her anger, she was met with such an answer.

After so many twists and turns, Zuo Baixuan’s heart was left hanging in mid-air, afraid to hope for what she truly desired.

She gripped the horsewhip tightly, trying to pull Luan Yenan closer: “What do you mean by that? Are you talking about that pair of female merchants and the courtesan we saw before leaving the city this morning?”

The night was cool, but the warmth between them was palpable.

Luan Yenan stared intently at Zuo Baixuan in the dim light, answering evasively: “What do you think?”

Zuo Baixuan didn’t have Luan Yenan’s keen eyesight. The moonlight filtered through the thin gauze of the phoenix carriage’s curtains, but she still couldn’t see clearly inside.

Her face flushed with embarrassment at having her secret exposed, and in her mind, she imagined Luan Yenan’s bright eyes and that faint, mischievous smile.

She remembered the first time she had seen Sister Nan like this.

Though she was only a ten-year-old girl at the time, injured and weak, her deep eyes still held a light that never faded, even after years of being trapped in the palace.

Luan Yenan took advantage of Zuo Baixuan’s night blindness, which made it hard for her to see in dim light, and smiled mischievously, her breath lightly brushing against Zuo Baixuan’s skin.

In her near-blind state, Zuo Baixuan could only feel the tickling sensations on her face and waist, a touch that was both shy and longed for.

She could sense the meaning behind Luan Yenan’s playful attitude, and her face grew hot.

Does Sister Nan like me too?

Joy surged in Zuo Baixuan’s heart as she and Luan Yenan swayed together in the moving phoenix carriage.

But soon, her joy was replaced by shyness.

Luan Yenan’s reactions clearly indicated that she hadn’t been asleep earlier.

Why was it only Sister Nan who got to hear all those embarrassing things I said?

“Sister Nan, what do you mean by that? Xuan’er doesn’t understand. I’m still angry that you knew about my plan and still brought me back.” Zuo Baixuan tugged at the horsewhip, trying to act difficult.

Luan Yenan’s soft laughter brushed against Zuo Baixuan’s face as she shamelessly admired the flustered expression on Zuo Baixuan’s face.

But with her soft tone and calling herself “Xuan’er” there was no trace of anger left.

“You had a plan, so I helped you carry it out. Whether it would work or not, I couldn’t guarantee. But by chance, tonight served as a warning to Prince Dan. He won’t bother us for the rest of the journey.” Luan Yenan said.

Zuo Baixuan frowned, realizing something: “Sister Nan, are you saying I still have to go to Northern Gao Kingdom for the political marriage?”

Almost simultaneously, she pushed Luan Yenan away.

But Luan Yenan didn’t give her the chance.

As the horsewhip tightened, causing Zuo Baixuan’s wrist to ache, Luan Yenan moved closer, pinning her against the window frame.

With a loud thud, the horses outside were startled, causing the entire phoenix carriage to shake violently.

Zuo Baixuan let out a cry as she and Luan Yenan tumbled onto the bedding.

She couldn’t see anything, only hearing Luan Yenan let out a low groan.

“Sister Nan, are you hurt? Mmm…?”

In the complete darkness, Zuo Baixuan couldn’t see anything. She reached out to touch Luan Yenan’s face but felt soft skin pressing against her hand.

A cool, sweet sensation touched her lips.

???

!!!

Luan Yenan’s eyes gleamed as she looked at Zuo Baixuan.

She was indeed delicious, like a flower she had nurtured for over a decade finally blooming.

“I’ve had enough, how could I possibly let someone else have you?” Luan Yenan’s voice was low, restraining the beast that was about to break free.

The warning of the beast’s release made Zuo Baixuan’s heart race.

Her body ached, sore and numb from the horsewhip’s tight grip, the scratches from the thorns when she ran out earlier, and the tingling sensation from Luan Yenan’s touch.

The sash around her waist tightened and loosened, reminiscent of the first time she tried on her wedding dress.

But Luan Yenan, now more experienced, was even bolder, eager to help her change out of these dirty clothes.

“Sister Nan, what do you mean by that? Xuan’er doesn’t understand…” Zuo Baixuan’s heart pounded, the answer on the tip of her tongue, but she greedily wanted Luan Yenan to say it out loud.

Luan Yenan leaned down to kiss Zuo Baixuan’s plump earlobe.

Her breath tickled Zuo Baixuan’s ear, sending shivers down her spine. Zuo Baixuan couldn’t help but let out a soft moan, but fearing someone might hear, she bit her lip, only letting out fragmented gasps.

“I want to repay a debt and collect what’s owed, Princess.” Luan Yenan whispered the answer directly into Zuo Baixuan’s ear.

This time, the way she said “Princess” was different from usual.

Zuo Baixuan didn’t want to correct her, gripping Luan Yenan’s clothes tightly.

Outside the phoenix carriage, the horses grew more restless, causing the carriage to sway.

“What debt are you repaying?” Zuo Baixuan began to feel dizzy, her body temperature rising in a way she had never experienced before.

Was it because she caught a cold when she ran out earlier?

But this change in body temperature was different from a fever.

“I’m repaying the debt of saving my life. So, my life belongs to the Princess, and the Princess’s life naturally belongs to me.” Luan Yenan replied.

This exchange was far from fair.

Repaying a life-saving debt with her own life, yet also claiming the Princess’s life in return.

Zuo Baixuan, in her current state, couldn’t see the unfairness in this exchange. Her body tensed, and in the darkness, she caught a glimpse of Luan Yenan’s smile under the moonlight.

She didn’t know how disheveled she looked, but she turned her head away, not giving Luan Yenan the chance to see more.

“Sister Nan, what debt are you collecting…?” Zuo Baixuan tried to divert Luan Yenan’s attention, only to realize her voice was now soft and trembling, even more embarrassing than staying silent.

“Before you ran out of the carriage, what did you do? I’m here to collect that debt.” Luan Yenan smiled, leaning down to claim what was owed.

Zuo Baixuan never expected that the usually diligent, serious, and strict Sister Nan could have such a side.

She was too good at teasing!

Teasing her until she had no strength left to resist.

When Luan Yenan looked up again, Zuo Baixuan’s peach-blossom eyes were red and glistening with tears.

Even though she knew Zuo Baixuan couldn’t see clearly, she still tilted Zuo Baixuan’s chin toward her: “Princess, you can’t be picky anymore.”

“What… what do you mean…” Zuo Baixuan trembled, was this also part of the debt collection?

“Among the vegetables brought to the Central Plains by Western merchants, there’s one called a carrot. It’s said to help with night blindness.” Luan Yenan said, half-kissing Zuo Baixuan’s lips, speaking slowly as if deliberately prolonging the torment.

Zuo Baixuan’s soft gasps mixed with the swaying of the phoenix carriage, unsure if she was responding or simply confused.

In the darkness, she faintly saw Luan Yenan’s smile and let out a soft sigh before falling asleep in her daze.

She had stayed up late preparing for her escape, and now she was completely exhausted.

The gently swaying carriage was like a cradle, lulling the little princess to sleep.

Luan Yenan lay on her side, watching the sleeping Zuo Baixuan, mischievously running her fingers up Zuo Baixuan’s most ticklish spot on her waist.

Zuo Baixuan’s brows furrowed, but she didn’t react otherwise, only a thin layer of sweat forming where Luan Yenan’s fingers had traced, leaving a strange dampness.

Worried that Zuo Baixuan might catch a cold, Luan Yenan wrapped her in a blanket and whistled for the hidden guards to bring water and a change of clothes to clean Zuo Baixuan.

These hidden guards weren’t sent by Emperor Li, as Prince Dan had assumed, but were Luan Yenan’s own trusted subordinates, completely reliable.

After cleaning up, she held Zuo Baixuan close and lay down. Tonight’s events had been unexpected, and the sudden intensity had left her too excited to sleep.

Luan Yenan peacefully admired Zuo Baixuan’s sleeping face.

She then pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from her clothes.

It was the note Zuo Baixuan had left.

When she first saw Zuo Baixuan’s plan, Luan Yenan had considered following her, escaping from the cliff with her, and living in anonymity, away from the world.

But when Prince Dan suddenly appeared, his arrogant demeanor woke her up.

Her mission wasn’t complete yet; she couldn’t just leave like this.

The morning sun would rise as usual.

Their plan to watch the sunrise together might not happen today, but there would be countless more opportunities in the future.

That warm sunlight was something the people of the Dali Kingdom were waiting for.

Since Zuo Baixuan’s plan had failed, should she tell her about her own plan?

Luan Yenan gently stroked Zuo Baixuan’s disheveled hair, gathering it together.

Zuo Baixuan, half-asleep, slowly opened her eyes and saw Luan Yenan’s face. She softly said, “Good morning, Sister Nan.”

But her throat was dry and hoarse, immediately reminding her of what had happened last night. The soreness in her body spoke volumes about how excessive the woman before her had been.

Embarrassed, she quickly hid under the blanket.

Luan Yenan looked at her with regret: “Xuan’er, you’re such a sleepyhead. You missed the sunrise.”

Zuo Baixuan glared at her, accusingly.

But noticing how clean she felt, she was puzzled for a moment. Glancing at the copper basin nearby, she realized what might have happened, and her face flushed even more.

Biting her lip, she wondered how to stop Luan Yenan from looking at her with that knowing smile. After a moment, she put on the airs of a spoiled princess: “This Princess is thirsty. I want water!”

“Of course, Your Highness.” Luan Yenan smiled naturally, getting up and leaving the phoenix carriage, whistling for the hidden guards to come over.

Zuo Baixuan covered her face with the blanket.

In the past, hearing Luan Yenan call her “Princess” would only make her angry, as it seemed to emphasize the insurmountable gap between them.

Now that the gap had been bridged, hearing “Princess” felt strange.

Memories of last night flashed through her mind.

Sister Nan, that scoundrel, kept calling her “Princess” to keep her awake, saying all sorts of things.

But had she avoided answering some important questions?

Hmph, she never said “I like you.” nor did she explain why she brought me back.

When Luan Yenan returned with water and breakfast, she saw Zuo Baixuan sitting cross-legged on the floor, her bedding neatly folded, her face puffed up in anger, ready to confront her.

“What’s wrong? Who made you angry?” Luan Yenan asked with a knowing smile.

With her hidden guards around, who else could have approached?

It couldn’t have been the horses, still resting, that upset the Princess.

Zuo Baixuan sat with the dignity of a princess, looking at Luan Yenan seriously: “Luan Yenan, this Princess wants to ask you, why didn’t you help me escape last night?”

Luan Yenan’s smile didn’t fade, her eyes showing determination: “Princess, we’re still too close to the capital. It’s not the right time yet.”

“So what? If we go further, we’ll reach Northern Gao Kingdom, Prince Dan’s territory, and it’ll be even harder to escape!” Thinking of the way Prince Dan had looked at her yesterday, Zuo Baixuan felt nauseous, wanting Luan Yenan to hold her and wash away those memories.

But she held back, determined to get a clear answer from Luan Yenan before anything else.

Luan Yenan set the breakfast down and handed Zuo Baixuan the water first.

After watching her drink half of it, she spoke: “We’ll wait until we’re near the border to make our move. There’s no need to fear Prince Dan. His cowardly demeanor yesterday shows he’s not a threat.”

Zuo Baixuan sensed confidence in Luan Yenan’s words but was still worried: “With Sister Nan’s skills, dealing with him wouldn’t be a problem. But that’s only because he only had his personal guards with him and didn’t want to risk the alliance. Once we reach the border, his troops will be there, and he’ll surely cause trouble.”

“What if I told you I plan to kill him before he meets his troops?” Luan Yenan’s eyes gleamed with a cold, murderous intent that seemed to pierce through the carriage.

From the moment she saw Prince Dan, she had planned to kill him. If not for the need to wait for the right moment for her greater mission, she could have done it last night.

“Sister Nan?” Zuo Baixuan’s heart skipped a beat, realizing that Luan Yenan was far more complex than she appeared.

Luan Yenan reached out to Zuo Baixuan: “Don’t worry, Xuan’er. My plan includes you. Once this is over, we’ll find a true paradise to live in, planting a garden full of flowers.”

As she spoke, Luan Yenan pulled out several pouches and wooden boxes from her clothes.

“These are the seeds of the plants and flowers you loved most in Penglai Palace. During the days of the alliance, when your mind was elsewhere, I went to the capital to get them for you.”

Zuo Baixuan took the pouches and boxes, her heart swelling with warmth.

So, during those days when Sister Nan kept sneaking out of the palace, she wasn’t just busy with her own affairs—she was thinking of me too.

“Silly girl.” Luan Yenan pulled Zuo Baixuan into her arms.

She had always cared for her.

From the age of ten, the light in her eyes had been not just for her mission, but also for this little girl who had grown from a five-year-old sticky rice ball into a graceful young woman.

Once Luan Yenan was free from her duties, she would take her little rabbit away with her.