Shen Wan'er was her childhood confidante, one of her few closest friends.
She had only heard from Zhou Cheng that Shen Zhong had died and Shen Wan'er had followed Fan Xian to Qing's Capital, which was why she had rushed over to find her.
Staying by Zhou Cheng's side in the Capital, she was quite happy from day to day, but sometimes she inevitably missed the people and things back in Qi.
Learning what had happened to Shen Wan'er, she had first felt heartache, then a little excitement.
Now that Shen Wan'er had arrived, besides Si Lili, who only half counted, she could have another fellow countrywoman and close friend with her.
As for Shen Wan'er's so-called tortured romance with that Yan Bingyun-hah, that scumbag who took no responsibility could get lost!
Knowing Yan Bingyun's attitude toward Shen Wan'er and what he had done, Zhan Yuanyuan couldn't have thought less of him!
"Just a friend?" Fan Xian walked down the steps to the carriage. "You should know Miss Shen's identity. Anyone who can be her friend is no ordinary person! I've been entrusted with looking after her. Unless you explain your background, please forgive me for being unable to oblige!"
He began probing indirectly.
In truth, the fact that she claimed to be Shen Wan'er's friend made him curious.
Shen Wan'er was Shen Zhong's younger sister, after all. Not every stray cat or dog was qualified to befriend her.
A friend of Shen Wan'er's had appeared in Qing's Capital, claiming to be Zhou Cheng's concubine. The implications were quite interesting.
He suspected the woman in the carriage was connected to Zhou Cheng's dealings with Northern Qi.
He wanted evidence of the Second Prince's smuggling with Northern Qi. If he could follow the vine to the melon and find leverage concerning