Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

She had made up her mind about this person.

No matter who she was, where she came from, or what secrets she held. She was the one He Qingning had chosen, so she belonged to He Qingning now. Her nature was too free; if He Qingning were just a princess, she truly feared a small princess’s mansion couldn’t contain her, nor would she want to constrain her. But if she possessed this realm, Shen Wan would never escape from her grasp in this lifetime. No matter where she fled, wouldn’t it all still be her territory?

Shen Wan: “188, the little princess just confessed to me. Though it was very subtle, I understood. I’m a bit happy. But she says I’m shy and reserved, so she might have misunderstood something.”

[188 spoke in a completely flat tone, like the most basic AI: “So when are you two going to get it on?”]

Shen Wan: “188, you’ve caught a virus again. When this world ends, I’ll send you back to headquarters to get debugged.”

188: What the hell do you mean, caught a virus! He was fine.

Shen Wan: “From today on, I’m the little princess’s person. I’m so happy I could die.”

After expressing her feelings, He Qingning no longer hid her gaze when looking at Shen Wan. Noticing some food residue on Shen Wan’s lips, she gently wiped it clean with a handkerchief.

“Princess, don’t forget your promise of me being second only to you and above all others,” Shen Wan said, looking expectantly at He Qingning. Don’t forget to give her credit just because she was now He Qingning’s person. Even close brothers needed to keep clear accounts.

He Qingning’s lips curled into a smile. “I won’t forget. You’re the greatest contributor. I’ll grant you a position second only to me and above all others.”

“That’s good. After all, I gave up a peaceful life to follow you in this wandering existence. If it all came to nothing in the end, I’d be furious.”

“In this life, I’m counting on becoming a marquis or minister, going down in history.”

In Shen Wan’s mind, she was already imagining herself standing alongside He Qingning in court, He Qingning above and her below, working together to deal with the old foxes in court. Just thinking about that scene of wife and wife joining forces to control power excited her.

Hearing Shen Wan’s words, He Qingning fell into thought. So Wan Wan wanted to attend court? What was so fun about dealing with those old foxes? But seeing Shen Wan’s expectant look, she decided to seriously consider this issue. She had never thought of constraining Wan Wan, or perhaps she had thought about it but couldn’t bear to. All she wanted to do was expand Wan Wan’s world, so that no matter where she went, she would still be in He Qingning’s domain.

The guards always felt there was something not quite right between their princess and that fierce woman. The atmosphere was too intimate, wasn’t it? Because they were both women, the guards didn’t suspect anything. They believed He Qingning valued Shen Wan more because of her abilities.

After the Emperor’s warning, some courtiers with guilty consciences no longer dared to casually send people to assassinate He Qingning. The current Emperor was a monarch who had emerged from a bloody path; he was no simple character. They feared that any movement would give the Emperor a handle against them, and those beneath them would have to fend for themselves.

Although some were still watching and eager to find an opportunity to kill He Qingning, the people they sent never returned. After several attempts, they no longer dared to send anyone. Cold sweat broke out as they wondered if the Emperor had sent experts to secretly protect He Qingning.

Because of He Xiyan’s actions, the princes became anxious. They believed He Xiyan could compete with them only because of He Qingning’s support. If He Qingning died on this journey, He Xiyan would lose an important backer.

He Qingning had offended many, and many were already dissatisfied with her. Those sent to pursue and kill her might well be arranged by certain courtiers. So they mixed in, fishing in troubled waters, helping to eliminate He Qingning. Wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing? No matter how the Emperor investigated, he wouldn’t suspect them.

However, He Xiyan’s methods were also very formidable. He managed to foil their attempts every time, causing them to lose many people. As a result, the struggle between the factions intensified greatly.

While He Qingning was on her path of executing corrupt officials, the capital had already been plunged into a bloody storm. He Xiyan and his numerous competitors were locked in a fierce struggle.

The Emperor observed from the sidelines, not interfering at all. Though he clearly knew everything, he just watched them fight. The more intensely these sons of his fought, the more they exposed, and he secretly grasped many of their weaknesses. He would only intervene when things became too malicious or life-threatening.

Two years later, He Qingning had traveled countless places, and the princes’ struggles still hadn’t ceased. However, their forces had all suffered great losses. Several of them, due to excessively malicious actions, had their qualifications to compete directly stripped away by the Emperor and were sent to frontier territories.

Currently, only Prince He Xiyan and the Fifth Prince were still qualified. It had to be said that He Xiyan’s abilities were indeed remarkable, to have brought down so many brothers single-handedly. In fact, he wasn’t as glorious as he appeared on the surface. To deal with these brothers who were trying to destroy him, he had also paid a heavy price.

If he hadn’t been so severely damaged, he would have pushed on to bring down the Fifth Prince as well. But the Fifth Prince was relatively low-key, and for now, there were no faults to be found, making it impossible for him to take action.

He Qingning had done so much outside that the entire Xiyun Kingdom knew Princess Qingning’s name. Anyone who had heard of Princess Qingning knew of her deeds. She was a different kind of princess, not content to enjoy honor in the palace, but willing to help the common people seek justice, overturn wrongful convictions, and punish corrupt officials who oppressed the people.

He Qingning’s prestige had reached an incredible level. It was also because of the Emperor’s attitude that she dared to act in such a manner. During this time, she had also been in communication with the Emperor. Before the Emperor, she had concealed nothing except her feelings for Shen Wan. After all, given her position, to ascend to high office, she needed her father’s support.

When news spread that Princess Qingning was returning to the palace, countless commoners were reluctant to see her go. In nearly three years, although He Qingning had traveled to many places, there were still many she hadn’t visited. While disappointed and reluctant, the people could understand; she had already done more than enough.

In the imperial court, hearing the Emperor happily announce He Qingning’s return, all the officials’ faces changed dramatically. In the end, they could only bow their heads and smile bitterly. If she was returning, what could they do to stop it?

Sometimes they really wanted to shout: Your Majesty, even if you dote on the princess, should you indulge her to this extent? What has this indulgence turned into?

But they didn’t dare.

Because of what He Qingning had done, anyone who spoke up might be labeled as siding with corrupt officials by their political enemies. Over the years, some colleagues had been careless and had their weaknesses exploited. With conclusive evidence, the Emperor was very willing to send people to confiscate their property.

As for sending people to kill He Qingning and prevent her from ever returning to the capital?

Forget it.

What people could they send? The death squads they had painstakingly trained for over a decade were all gone. What was left to send?

Later, when examining the corpses, they learned that all those death squad members had been killed by a single strike to the face.

Thinking of this, they all shuddered. How much blood and treasure had the Emperor invested to assign such an expert to protect Princess Qingning? It was clear that the Emperor truly wanted to punish some local officials.

Without realizing it, they suddenly discovered that in nearly three years, Princess Qingning had visited all the crucial areas of the Xiyun Kingdom. Each time she went somewhere, the local prefect would be replaced. The result was that after these changes, the new officials were no longer their people. They were all transferred from other places, with unremarkable reputations, incorruptible, and impossible to bribe—hard-headed individuals they used to be able to break but now didn’t dare touch at this critical juncture.

He Qingning’s journey back to the capital was much smoother than imagined.

The Emperor sent He Xiyan and the Fifth Prince to personally welcome her back to the palace. Shen Wan maintained her stern expression, still dressed in simple, practical clothing, standing straight beside He Qingning.

When He Xiyan saw Shen Wan, he paused for a moment.

In three years, Shen Wan’s appearance had changed greatly. In other words, she had matured. The youthfulness and naivety had faded from her face, and with her cold, emotionless expression, even though she no longer wore a mask resembling her former appearance, people who knew her before would only think she looked very similar to someone, never believing she was actually that person.

“Third Brother, what’s wrong?” He Qingning’s brow furrowed slightly with displeasure. Wan Wan was hers.

He Xiyan stared at Shen Wan, making her very uncomfortable. Especially remembering that Shen Wan had once been He Xiyan’s princess consort, she felt waves of jealousy rise in her heart. At the same time, she felt somewhat grateful that she had managed to lure Shen Wan away.

He Xiyan snapped back to reality, his gaze still occasionally drifting to Shen Wan’s face. “Is this Qingning’s personal maid?”

“She is my guard,” He Qingning said. “Countless death squad members have died by her hand on this journey. Third Brother, if you’ve taken a liking to someone else, I can give them to you, but not this person.” He Qingning paused briefly. “Besides, isn’t Third Brother deeply in love with Consort Shen? You keep staring at my guard; be careful not to upset Consort Shen.”

“That’s not what I meant. I just thought she looked like someone.”

He Qingning raised an eyebrow slightly. “Who?”

The Fifth Prince, standing to the side, also couldn’t help but examine the expressionless Shen Wan. He only saw a beautiful young woman with a cold demeanor. He racked his brain, trying to recall all the women He Xiyan had encountered, but couldn’t think of anyone this woman resembled.

He Xiyan, however, was stunned by He Qingning’s question. Who did she resemble?

In his mind, he recalled the woman who had lost her life because of him. He quickly shook his head. How could he be thinking of Shen Wan?

But this woman really did look like Shen Wan. It wasn’t until they boarded the carriage that he finally tore his gaze away from Shen Wan.

Once inside the carriage, He Qingning took Shen Wan’s hand. “I think Third Brother has ill intentions.”

“Princess is right. He’s not a good person.”

Seeing Shen Wan completely uninterested in He Xiyan, He Qingning’s mood improved considerably. Still, she felt uneasy and continued to advise, “From now on, stay by my side, never leave. Don’t pay any attention to Third Brother. If he comes looking for you, don’t be afraid. Just say I don’t allow you to take orders from anyone else.”

“Mm, I only listen to Princess.”

He Qingning’s face broke into a smile. “Men are all fickle, fickle-minded, falling in love with every new face they see. He used to love Shen Shi desperately, and now his gaze has fallen on you. It shows he’s a person with weak will who changes his heart easily. Wan Wan, don’t be fooled by his appearance.”

“I won’t. Aren’t I Princess’s person now? Even if he offered me countless gold and silver, I wouldn’t go with him.” Shen Wan reassured her.

Hearing mention of gold and silver, He Qingning grew alert again and quickly said, “Once we’re back at the palace, you can pick any of the treasures in my chambers. Whatever you like is yours.”

Shen Wan: She had indeed set her eyes on a treasure, and since Her Highness said it was hers, then Her Highness was hers. Her Highness was the treasure she had chosen.

After He Qingning returned to the palace, contrary to everyone’s expectations, the Emperor did not lavish her with rewards. She spent her days secluded in her palace, never stepping out, keeping a very low profile.

Seeing this, even the seemingly detached Fifth Prince began to feel restless.

Now, only he and He Xiyan remained eligible. The Emperor not rewarding He Qingning now—could it be that he was planning to do so when naming the crown prince? Given the current situation, he was no match for He Xiyan, especially with He Qingning as a powerful supporter. He had a premonition that the day the Emperor would name the crown prince was approaching.

“Princess, are we just going to sit here in the palace and wait?” Shen Wan sat on a stool by the round table, a Little Hen occasionally pecking at feed by her feet. On the table were various rare treasures.

These were all items the little princess had gathered, fearing Shen Wan might be tempted by He Xiyan, and brought for her to play with upon their return to the palace.

After hugging and playing with various precious treasures every day, she had grown somewhat tired of it. It wasn’t as satisfying as crushing little assassins.

He Qingning smiled, her lips curving. “No need to rush. It will be soon.”

“Princess, do you have some plan?”

He Qingning didn’t deny it. She nodded, her eyes twinkling with amusement. “Fifth Brother can no longer contain himself. He will take action soon. Third Brother is just waiting for Fifth Brother to make his move, but that’s not the result I want. I have no intention of helping Fifth Brother ascend the throne. I want to sit on that seat myself.”

Ever since she had recognized her true feelings, she had become even more eager to grasp power. Because only with power in hand could she obtain what she wanted and protect those she wished to protect.

Shen Wan was curious. “Princess, what’s the plan? Tell me.”

“I won’t tell you this time. Take this opportunity to rest well. Once everything is settled, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy.”

Busy indeed.

Busy getting married.

He Qingning reached out to touch Shen Wan’s pointed little face. “These years have been hard on you.”

“Not at all.”

He Qingning’s eyes were full of understanding as she gently pinched Shen Wan’s cheek. Finally, she stood up and leaned close to Shen Wan, their eyes meeting.

“Wan Wan, it’s time for you to enjoy glory and wealth. Leave the rest to me.”

Shen Wan: That’s wonderful!

“Whatever you want, I’ll give you.” With these words, He Qingning’s soft lips fell on the corner of Shen Wan’s mouth, kissing her lightly. “Be good and walk the Little Hen in the courtyard.”

Shen Wan: “188, the little princess is being so forward today. I’m a bit overwhelmed.”

188: Sorry, your 188 is dead.

“Some seemingly incredible things will happen next. Wan Wan, don’t panic. Trust me.”

Shen Wan: Trust, trust, of course I trust!

As soon as He Qingning left, Shen Wan happily bounced onto the bed, rolling around several times. She was truly ecstatic, wanting to faint from joy.

“Is it true? You didn’t mishear?” He Xiyan’s eyes were filled with shock, his face a mask of disbelief. “Father, how could he…”

“Master, it’s absolutely true. Our people can’t infiltrate too deeply, but yesterday evening we happened to overhear that news by chance.”

He Xiyan’s expression twisted, the brush in his hand snapping as he slammed his palm on the table with a loud bang, startling his subordinates into lowering their heads even further. “I understand. You may go.”

“Father, you truly are Qingning’s good father, playing us all for fools.”

Three days later, Shen Wan woke up early to news that He Qingning had been poisoned.

For a moment, she truly panicked. But quickly remembering He Qingning’s earlier words, she composed herself, maintaining her stern expression as she hurried to He Qingning’s chambers.

The little princess was so mischievous, she really wanted to spank her bottom!!