Young Miss

"I am Baiyun Qian Clan's Qian Gongyu, and you?"

"Jiang Shi."

"Jiang Clan? Jiang Clan, could it be the Nanyang Jiang Clan? No, I've heard that the Nanyang Jiang Clan has long fallen from the Esteemed Class, with the tree falling and the crows scattering... Could it be the Qiantang Jiang Clan?"

"Orphan."

"But you are definitely not an ordinary commoner. You are about the same age as me, yet you are so skilled in combat. Even among the Noble and Esteemed Classes, there are few elite disciples who enter the Dao first and then hone their skills who can compare to you. Moreover, you are so beautiful and so powerful, which means your parents must come from Noble Classes with hundreds of years of heritage." Qian Gongyu said with certainty, "Only noble bloodlines can give birth to noble descendants."

Ever since 'Jiang Shi' got into the carriage, Qian Gongyu's mouth hadn't stopped. Even if 'Jiang Shi' only replied to one out of every ten sentences she said, she was still happy to do so. With her help, 'Jiang Shi' successfully cleaned the lime from her eyes and changed out of the dirty, rough linen newbie outfit.

It is worth mentioning that even from Yan Qing's perspective before his transmigration, this carriage could be considered the most comfortable and luxurious vehicle he had ever seen. The entire carriage was carpeted with silk and gold and silver threads, with velvet cushions on the long chairs, a semi-transparent crystal coffee table, and the two corners of the carriage were designed as fan-shaped display cabinets, one filled with uniquely shaped wine bottles, and the other with various Spirit Jade artworks.

Although it was packed full, it didn't feel crowded at all, because each piece of furniture here was perfectly adapted to the interior space of the carriage, and the smooth flow was designed just right. No matter what you did, you wouldn't feel blocked by the furniture. It was simply the best example of making the most of a small space. And this was just the display in the reception room; inside, there was also a Clean Room for bathing and a bedroom with a bed.

At the same time, outside was a storm, but the carriage was as stable as Mount Tai. Apart from the hanging lights on the roof swaying slightly, there was almost no other impact. Yan Qing was amazed by this shock absorption technology.

Anyone who understood the performance and decoration of this carriage would have a very direct impression of the owner of the carriage:

Filthy rich.

'Jiang Shi' naturally went to the Clean Room to change clothes, but don't get me wrong. As an all-ages game, The Herald does not have such obvious loopholes as 'changing clothes'. All game characters change clothes in an instant. And if you have to run around naked, the game character will be equipped with underwear, the style and color of which are highly related to the clothes the game character wore last, looking as if the game character cut out the underwear to protest the player's impolite behavior in order not to run around naked, just like Ashley in Resident Evil 4 would cover the bottom of her skirt because of the player's perspective.

"As expected, I thought of this dress as soon as I saw you. It suits you so well!"

'Jiang Shi' changed into a dress that was mainly dark blue with pure white as a secondary color. The skirt reached her knees, and the cuffs and collar had white lace. The lower garment was dark trousers and brown leather boots, which looked dignified without losing its softness. However, Qian Gongyu was not very satisfied. She walked around 'Jiang Shi' twice and muttered, "You can wear some accessories on your chest, a belt and jade pendant around your waist, and although it's okay to leave your hair loose, it would look better if you tied it up with a hairband..."

As Qian Gongyu spoke, she took out things from the jewelry box next to her to dress up 'Jiang Shi'. Yan Qing glanced at the equipment bar and saw that all the slots were occupied by purely cosmetic equipment that added no defense or special effects.

"I just killed someone. Aren't you afraid of causing trouble by treating me so well?"

"Trouble? What trouble? I didn't help you deal with those Black Hide Dogs." Qian Gongyu's tone was very disdainful.

Yan Qing recalled that the constables' raincoats were indeed black clothes and black boots underneath.

"Isn't letting me into the carriage helping me escape?"

"It seems that Jiang Shi, you don't quite understand the relationship between us Scholar Clans and the government." Qian Gongyu raised her eyebrows. At this time, she finally showed the arrogance and confidence that a Young Miss should have: "As long as we Scholar Clans do not clearly violate the code of conduct, who in the government dares to question us? Moreover, those Black Hide Dogs were already up to no good. They didn't have an order to arrest anyone; they simply wanted to take you away because of your beauty. Even if I had taken you away at that time, I would not have violated any laws of Great Liang. What can the government do to me?"

"But doesn't killing someone now count as being a criminal?"

"Without an arrest warrant issued by the Ministry of Justice, who can say you are a criminal? Great Liang is not a country ruled by barbarians like those in the north. We value etiquette and the rule of law." Qian Gongyu smiled, "Even if an arrest warrant is issued, I can just say I don't know. Searching for criminals and delivering arrest warrants is the responsibility of the government. Could it be that we should push the responsibility onto ourselves?"

"However, you'd better find a way to obtain an Identity Wristband." She added, "Not to mention that without an Identity Wristband, you will be considered an unregistered person. You should be planning to participate in the annual Wandering Star Forest, right? You can't get in without an Identity Wristband."

Yan Qing naturally didn't understand what an Identity Wristband was. Fortunately, Qian Gongyu liked to teach others—or rather, she just liked talking to "Jiang Shi"—and soon he understood the importance of the Identity Wristband in Jiangnan Liang Kingdom.

The Identity Wristband refers to the colored wristbands that everyone here wears. Although there are various combinations due to occupation, official position, and errands, they can generally be divided into nine colors, corresponding to three major classes: Humble Class, Esteemed Class, and Noble Class.

The Humble Class has three colors: gray, brown, and black, because these three colors are considered dirty and turbid nowadays, so they are also called 'Turbid Colors';

The Esteemed Class has three colors: blue, cyan, and grass green, with the higher the level, the lighter the color, so they are also called 'Clear Colors';

The Noble Class has three colors: vermilion, purple, and gold, with gold being a royal privilege. These three colors are also called 'Noble Colors' because of their high status.

In Jiangnan Liang Kingdom, the Identity Wristband system connects the entire country like capillaries. Almost everyone wears an Identity Wristband. The hidden households of Noble Classes, which are common in the north, are almost extinct here. It can even be said that in Jiangnan, people without Identity Wristbands are either rebels or criminals.

"Is it necessary to have a legal identity to enter the Wandering Star Forest?"

"It has to be at least a Black Belt." Qian Gongyu said definitively, "If you don't even have a Black Belt, it means your family is unknown locally, you don't hold a position in the government, and you're not even a prospective Herald. If your family hasn't contributed to the court, you haven't contributed to the court, and your strength isn't sufficient, you definitely won't be allowed to participate in the Wandering Star Forest."

"I understand. Before we reach the Wandering Star Forest, please let me down. I'll find a way to get in directly."

"What's your plan?"

"Sneak in."

"What if you're discovered? You're an unregistered person; the authorities will arrest you!"

"I was discovered just now, but the people who came to arrest me are already dead."

"The Imperial Guards responsible for defending the Jiangnan City guard the Wandering Star Forest. They're much stronger than constables. You'll die!"

"Then I'll die."

Qian Gongyu clearly didn't expect to hear such an answer, and the words she had prepared in her throat were immediately choked back. Her lips moved, and she muttered, "Actually, there are other ways. After all, my Baiyun Qian Clan is at least an Esteemed Class. If you're willing to ask me..."

Qian Gongyu quickly glanced at 'Jiang Shi' and, finding that the latter was still expressionless, immediately changed her tune, "Meeting is fate. My Baiyun Qian Clan is most willing to help others. Even if you don't ask, I'll help you!"

She took out a Black Belt from her bosom. If one observed carefully, one could see blue silk threads inlaid on the Black Belt.

"This is my family's guard Black Belt. Although it doesn't have registered information, as long as you go in with me, the officials of the Wandering Star Forest won't mind." She said, "You can use this Identity Wristband."

"Thank you."

Since he could enter legitimately, Yan Qing naturally wouldn't make things difficult for himself.

"But the Great Liang's etiquette system is strict. People of different statuses must abide by the rules that befit their position." Qian Gongyu tentatively asked, "In front of outsiders, you have to pretend to be my guard, or others will be suspicious."

"No problem."

"Then what will you call me outside?"

"Young Miss."

Hearing this 'Young Miss,' Qian Gongyu nodded vigorously, a faint blush rising on her cheeks. She clenched her fists and said expectantly, "Say it again?"

"Young Miss."

"Wait, our Baiyun Qian Clan's accent is like this. You should pronounce it like this—"

"Young Miss, shut up."

"Yes."