Princess Anle: How Shameless

The Great Xia Dynasty inherited a ward system similar to that of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Unless one was a person of high status and power.

Otherwise, no matter how wealthy they were, they could only reside within the designated wards.

Just like Wang Gou'er and Zheng Huaiyi.

Relying on opening money shops and reselling medicinal herbs, they had accumulated a vast fortune, yet they were still no exception.

Generally speaking.

The legitimate daughter of the Crown Prince could only receive a title of the second rank at most.

However, as the most favored princess of the Great Xia.

When Qin Guo'er was just born, a phoenix appeared in Chang'an City, hundreds of birds paid homage, and the auspicious light filled the city. The late Emperor saw this as an auspicious sign of the prosperity of the Great Xia.

He was overjoyed.

Seeing her adorable appearance wrapped in swaddling clothes, he named her Guo'er, symbolizing that she would be cared for and loved by thousands throughout her life, just like a baby.

Furthermore, he exceptionally granted her the title of Princess Anle of the first rank.

She enjoyed the right to establish her own residence in various places.

So much so that when other princesses and princes were still living with the concubines and referring to themselves as "the solitary one," she already stood out from the crowd with her own palace, referring to herself as "this Princess."

Having arrived in Yunzhou for less than half a month.

Princess Anle had already established a grand eight-courtyard residence in the most prosperous inner city of Yunzhou, with more than half of the ward falling within the scope of the Princess's residence.

Although Yang An was anxious to see Qin Guo'er.

He still did not forget the word caution. Every time he walked a certain distance, he would blend into the crowd and change his appearance once. After all, Princess Anle was his biggest trump card.

Unless absolutely necessary, he must not be exposed.

Just like this, he proceeded carefully along the way.

It wasn't until he entered Yuhua Street, the area of the Princess's residence, that Yang An breathed a sigh of relief. He quickened his pace and soon arrived in front of the vermilion gate of the Princess's residence.

Outside the gate stood two burly men clad in golden armor.

The golden armor sparkled in the sunlight. Like divine generals stepping out of a mural, they stood tall and imposing on either side of the main gate of the Princess's residence.

Yang An cupped his hands in greeting, "Greetings, two officials. I am here to seek an audience with the Princess." The two guards glared at him with wide, angry eyes and shouted harshly, "Where did this scoundrel come from! Such insolence, and you dare think of seeing the Princess? Roll back immediately! Otherwise, we'll beat you to death!"

Yang An: ?

Thinking he had come to the wrong place, Yang An took two steps back and glanced at the plaque on the gate. It was indeed the residence of Princess Anle.

Yang An flew into a rage.

It was one thing to be treated poorly outside.

But to be treated poorly even after coming to the Princess's residence! Wasn't this trip in vain!?

However, before the fire of anger in his heart completely burned out, realizing something, he suddenly slapped his forehead, remembering that he was still wearing the Thousand Illusions Mask.

He glanced left and right to make sure there were no suspicious people around.

He hurriedly took a few steps closer to the two men in golden armor.

Seeing that Yang An not only didn't leave.

But dared to approach the Princess's residence.

The slightly younger man on the right shouted in anger, "You still dare to come closer. I think you're asking for a beating! Remember, the Princess's residence is not for crazy... crazy... crazy... suave, handsome, and extraordinarily martial Young Master Yang, why is it you!!!"

As Yang An lifted a corner of the mask.

The two burly men in golden armor saw his true face under the mask and instantly shuddered. The arrogance that had just filled their eyes.

Was now replaced by heads full of sweat.

These two were none other than the military men who had carried Yang An into the residence when he fainted the first time he came to the Princess's residence. The one on the left was named Qian Da, and the one on the right was named Qian Er. They both looked like brown bears.

After Yang An was cured.

The two of them had also benefited from the association, rendered meritorious service, and were promoted to gate officials.

To them, Yang An was a noble benefactor in their lives.

Now they had cursed their benefactor...

Qian Da and Qian Er were about to cry at this moment, "This subordinate was blind and failed to recognize the Young Master. This subordinate deserves death! I beg the Young Master to punish me!"

Seeing that the two gate officials were about to kneel down to him.

Yang An quickly supported them and said, "Don't do this, you two. What wrong did you commit in guarding the Princess's residence? It was my fault for forgetting to reveal my identity. I don't blame you two."

Seeing Yang An so gentle.

The two men, who were already grateful for Yang An's kindness, now felt even more gratitude towards him. After all, if Yang An pursued this matter and reported it to the Princess, they would likely lose their lives.

The two cupped their fists and bowed, "Thank you, Young Master, for your kindness."

Yang An said, "Since you two already know it's me, please let me pass. I have an urgent matter to see the Princess."

The gate official in golden armor on the left, Qian Da, said, "Young Master, please wait a moment. We will announce you right away."

"No need to announce."

Lan, whose slender branches bore abundant fruit, walked out of the door unsteadily.

Lan was the head of the eight great female officials.

She was the Princess's closest female official and the person the Princess trusted the most. Her status in the Princess's residence was extremely high. Qian Da and Qian Er hurriedly cupped their fists and knelt on one knee, "Greetings, Sister Lan!"

Lan ignored them.

She curtsied and greeted Yang An, "This servant greets the Young Master. The Princess guessed that the Young Master would come and specially asked this servant to welcome you. Young Master, please follow me."

Yang An was greatly surprised.

Could it be that this dog...

The beautiful and kind-hearted Princess Her Highness had the ability of foresight!

Not daring to think too much.

Yang An returned the greeting to Lan, "Then thank you, Miss Lan."

"You're too polite, Young Master."

Lan led Yang An through the main gate. Before leaving, she glanced coldly at Qian Da and Qian Er and said, "This time, the Young Master is kind and won't hold your insolence against you, but if there's a next time, your skin will be peeled off."

Qian Da and Qian Er, kneeling on the ground, shivered.

Sweat rolled down their foreheads and shattered on the ground. It wasn't until the main gate of the Princess's residence closed that they stood up from the ground, trembling.

They continued to guard both sides of the Princess's residence.

After a while.

Qian Er swallowed and said, "Brother, the Young Master is really a good person. If it weren't for him, wouldn't we be dead?"

Qian Da nodded, "The Young Master's kindness can never be repaid."

...

He didn't expect that he had just left the Princess's residence at noon yesterday.

And returned to the Princess's residence at noon today.

Walking in the corridor flanked by strange rocks and exotic flowers, Yang An felt a bit emotional.

After walking about half the distance.

Lan, who was walking in front, was afraid of Yang An's misunderstanding and explained to him, "Please don't blame us, Young Master. There are too many servants in the residence, and it's inevitable that the mistake just now occurred. This servant guarantees that such a thing will never happen again in the future."

"Miss Lan, your words are too serious."

Yang An was not a narrow-minded person, so naturally, he didn't take this matter to heart.

Lan breathed a sigh of relief.

Then she reminded him, "Young Master, there is one thing I hope you will pay attention to. In the future, you will inevitably come to see the Princess. Please be careful not to be followed by people with ulterior motives."

After saying this, she felt it didn't sound right.

She hurriedly added, "I didn't mean to offend, but if your relationship with the Princess is exposed now, I'm afraid there will be trouble."

"Miss Lan, there's no need to explain. I understand," Yang An smiled, thinking that this well-endowed female official was quite interesting.

Yang An was so reasonable.

Lan felt a bit more favorably towards him. She sighed and added a few more words, "Thank you for your consideration, Young Master. It's an eventful autumn now, and the Princess's situation is not as easy as it seems on the surface."

"Could it be that someone dares to harbor ill intentions towards the Princess?"

Yang An was curious.

Lan said, "Every family has its own difficulties. The Princess is actually... sigh, the Young Master will know in the future."

The two talked as they walked.

It wasn't long before they arrived at the back garden of the Princess's residence.

Although it was winter.

The garden was warm and cozy. As soon as Yang An stepped into the back garden, a sweet floral scent hit his face.

He looked up.

He saw exotic flowers and rare plants competing in beauty in the garden.

Warm sunlight enveloped the entire garden, without a trace of the dry, cold breath of winter.

In the center of the garden.

The rippling, cold pool was as clear as a mirror. Weeping willows lined the shore, their silk-like branches dipping into the water and swaying gently with the wind, resembling the graceful figure of a beautiful woman—an exceptionally elegant sight.

By the lake, in front of a gilded, carved jade railing.

Qin Guo'er wore a luxurious palace dress with gold threads on a red background. Her black hair was half tied up, and she leaned lazily against the jade railing, her small, white jade-like hands gently scattering fish bait.

Beside the white stones at the bottom of the lake.

More than a hundred koi fish, shimmering with colorful light, reflected the rippling lake water. The colors were brilliant and breathtakingly beautiful. A few even scrambled to jump out of the water, as if presenting gifts to Qin Guo'er.

Knowing that Yang An was right behind her.

Princess Anle didn't even turn around. With her back to him, she chided in a delicate, coquettish voice, "Didn't you just leave yesterday? Why are you back again today?"

"We've only met twice, and you're already pestering me endlessly~"

"Like a scoundrel."

"Have you no shame!"