Rebirth: Living in Wilderness with My Superpower
Chapter 556: Encounter

Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Encounter

Even if Bai Junjun truly fell into the hands of the Third Prince, she would not have died so easily.

Indeed, she had arrived in Ying County unbeknownst to all.

However, the fact that Li Wenli appeared by her side once again was certainly thought-provoking.

Was he escorting Bai Junjun to the Northern Lands and had been by her side ever since without leaving, or had the two accidentally met again? Or perhaps Li Wenli had heard that Bai Junjun was in danger and had traveled thousands of miles to rescue her from peril?

Wenren Pingting was skilled in strategizing. She pondered over various possibilities in her mind, her grip tightening the more she thought.

"Master, be cautious," Dian Hong noticed something was off with Wenren Pingting and gave a gentle reminder.

Wenren Pingting sighed softly, "Don’t worry, I am aware of my status and what I want."

With that, she looked at Dian Hong again, "Tell me everything you saw in Bai Junjun’s courtyard, without omitting a single detail."

Dian Hong nodded and described everything she had seen at the Dongsheng Tavern, including the appearances, attire, and accessories of everyone in the yard, leaving nothing out.

Wenren Pingting paced back and forth, "It seems the Bai Yang Clan has indeed fallen. Now only Bai Junjun and a minor daughter and son remain. What do you think she is heading to the Imperial Capital for after traveling so far?"

"This servant does not know," Dian Hong nodded.

Wenren Pingting scoffed coldly, "Returning to the Imperial Capital naturally means she wants to restore her family’s honor. After all, we are all the same type of people. Family glory can drive her to do as she pleases but also becomes the shackle that binds her freedom.

Now that her family is in decline, she can only restore their honor by sacrificing herself. Watch, it won’t be long before she abandons Li Wenli once again."

Dian Hong’s expression flickered like stormy seas. If Miss Bai intended to restore her family’s glory, marrying a powerful figure indeed seemed the quickest option, but there was only one supreme authority in the Imperial Capital.

"Master, aren’t you afraid..."

Wenren Pingting scoffed coldly, "Now that Prince Hanying already has two Princess Consorts and six Side Consorts, what difference would one more make?"

Dian Hong resignedly replied, "Prince Hanying does this to stabilize imperial politics."

"Exactly, which is why I’ve never blamed him," Wenren Pingting’s expression was indifferent. Without love, how could there be hatred? It’s all nothing more than for personal gain.

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Bai Junjun then slowly walked back.

Prince Hanying’s Mansion was near the plaza, which was still bustling with activity.

The theatrical troupes hired by the nobility continued their lively performances. Bai Junjun watched with her arms behind her back for a while, listening to the singing on stage—not that she understood it, nor did she have the patience.

After a brief viewing, she leisurely moved on.

When she reached near Famous Scholar Bridge, the opposite Octagonal Pavilion was brightly lit and noisy with people—evidently, those poets who had traveled thousands of miles were still racking their brains composing poetry.

Bai Junjun was not interested in poetry and verses, and continued to walk back leisurely.

It was only when she reached the market that she finally slowed down.

She browsed the snack stalls with interest.

Even though those 108 dishes were not much in quantity each, there were still 108 dishes after all; Bai Junjun was quite full by then and found nothing appealing.

However, when she saw a familiar figure at the dumpling stall, she finally got interested and couldn’t help but walk over.

Li Wenli was eating dumplings by then, with more than twenty empty bowls in front of him.

Bai Junjun widened her eyes, "No way, how is this scientifically possible?"

Li Wenli didn’t even lift his head, as if he had known she would appear, and casually continued stuffing dumplings into his mouth, "They ate them."