CHAPTER 327: CHAPTER 327: HOW COULD I SETTLE FOR AN ORDINARY LIFE?

"Grandmother is going to the summer retreat, I have to go with her!"

"Good timing, Jiaojiao, you should go too, otherwise I’ll be so bored by myself!"

The Eldest Princess is going to the summer retreat, she certainly won’t lack for companions.

But those who can accompany the Eldest Princess are mostly the matriarchs of each family. As for the younger generations, unless they receive a special invitation from the Eldest Princess, they are not qualified to join.

And Ruan Wan, being the beloved daughter of the Eldest Princess’s favorite youngest daughter, naturally has the Eldest Princess’s affection. Without the Eldest Princess’s special care, how could a girl like Ruan Wan live so freely?

In most prominent families, once a young lady comes of age, her marriage is quickly arranged. And nine times out of ten, these marriages are alliances.

But Ruan Wan?

At her age, she could be called an "old maid."

Yet because Ruan Wan has the Eldest Princess as her grandmother backing her, even her father and grandparents have no say in her marriage.

The union between Ruan Wan and Yuan Yindi hinges on the Eldest Princess’s approval.

Why did the Eldest Princess give her approval?

Yuan Bao believed she played a part in it.

It’s not that she’s boasting, but when the Eldest Princess appeared at the Yuan Family, she specifically brought along a slightly peculiar Daoist.

And that Daoist took a particular interest in Yuan Bao.

Of course, even if Yuan Bao thought she contributed, she wouldn’t claim the credit.

She just felt a bit of pride!

"Jiaojiao, I can’t go!"

Faced with Ruan Wan’s invitation, Yuan Bao thought for a moment, then refused.

"Why not?"

Ruan Wan was surprised.

"Ruan Ruan, you don’t know, yesterday, an assassin from the Star-picking Tower appeared outside my family’s courtyard..."

Yuan Bao immediately recounted how she dreamt of an assassin attack and then indeed encountered assassins, and then solemnly said, "I want to learn martial arts from Sister Mei!"

"But Sister Mei said she can’t teach her skills privately."

Yuan Bao rambled on.

Ruan Wan was stunned the entire time.

As the news of the Star-picking Tower assassins reached the Capital, she never expected that the assassins would target the Yuan Family.

"Jiaojiao, coming with us to the summer retreat, you can also learn martial arts!"

Ruan Wan continued to persuade.

Yuan Bao still shook her head and said, "Ruan Ruan, I can’t go. If I go and an assassin shows up, I need to warn my grandparents."

"I’m telling you, my intuition is spot on!"

This sort of mystical stuff, Yuan Bao couldn’t explain.

"Alright, let’s go, come with me to see Grandmother!"

Hearing Yuan Bao’s reason, Ruan Wan didn’t insist.

After all, Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng are her future in-laws!

Under Ruan Wan’s guidance, Yuan Bao soon met the Eldest Princess.

The Eldest Princess was delighted with Yuan Bao’s visit and invited her to join the summer retreat.

However, Yuan Bao still chose to refuse and expressed her desire to learn martial arts from Mei Jiu.

After hearing Yuan Bao’s words, the Eldest Princess laughed and said, "Little Jiaojiao, learning martial arts is hard work and tiring. Are you sure you can persevere?"

"I can!"

Without hesitation, Yuan Bao answered firmly.

Having witnessed Mei Jiu’s incredible skills, she could no longer be content with such a peaceful life.

An innate knowledge, how could she be content with an ordinary life?