My Evil Imperial Wife is Too Arrogant

Once one saw a row of shops side by side after passing through the other path of the markets, one would see that there were still people coming and going, but there were less hawking and trading.

Lou Mu Yan and the rest walked slowly along from the first shop. When she saw things that she wanted, even if the price wasn’t considered low, she would still buy them without hesitation, which made others inwardly scream that she was too prodigal.

However, remembering that she not only had the huge sum of money she obtained from auctioning off the Marrow Cleansing Pill last time, but she also currently had a Flame Unicorn Beast’s corpse with value not lower than the Marrow Cleansing Pill, they began to feel more at ease—she indeed had the capital to be prodigal.

Xiao Zi Ang and Yun Jin exchanged looks and couldn’t help but sigh with emotion—comparing oneself to another could definitely infuriate oneself to death.

“Does Mu Yan know who the girl who fought with you for the stone is?” Yun Lan walked beside Lou Mu Yan and asked with worry in his voice.

The moment Lou Mu Yan heard his tone, she guessed that he definitely knew, so she smiled indicatively and asked: “I don’t really know, but it seems that cousin knows?”

“She’s from one of the Ten Distinguished Clans of the Eastern Region, the Xin Clan’s Third Young Miss and the daughter of the main wife, Xin Ying Xuan. Because her talents were exceptional, so she’s highly valued by the Xin Clan.” Yun Lan paused, then added: “She’s arrogant and ostentatious, and easily holds grudges. After you snatched what she wanted just now, I’m afraid she already ordered people to investigate your background.”

Arrogant and ostentatious? Lou Mu Yan’s star-like black eyes revealed some nostalgia. The her back when she was in the Spirit World was what was considered true arrogance and ostentatious behaviour. How could Xin Ying Xuan’s restricted arrogance compare? However, that woman definitely wasn’t an idiot, so it was best to guard against her in the future.

“Xin Clan? Is it one of the Ten Distinguished Clans like maternal grandpa’s Ling Clan?” Speaking of the Xin Clan, Lou Mu Yan remembered what her mother said that day. Wasn’t Xin Clan one of the main clans that dropped stones on the Ling Clan who had fallen into a well¹ and suppressed them on purpose?

Yun Lan nodded: “That’s right. But now, because Xin Ying Xuan’s father had advanced to a Sword Sovereign expert, plus the plundering of the Ling Clan’s resources over the recent years, the Xin Clan’s ranking already leapt to number five among the Ten Distinguished Clans.”

The Ling Clan was Lou Mu Yan’s maternal grandfather’s family, so he didn’t want to conceal anything from her. The main reason that he didn’t stop Lou Mu Yan, even though he clearly knew that Xin Ying Xuan wasn’t someone they should offend, was because the two were bound to become enemies due to their Clans.

“Stepping on the Ling Clan to climb to the top, it must taste great. Let’s just let them enjoy the satisfaction of standing on high grounds a little longer.” Lou Mu Yan’s eyes were full of coldness. Wasn’t falling from a high place even worse?

No wonder when she first met Xin Ying Xuan earlier, she had a premonition that she would forge a great feud with her. So it was because their identities already determined that they would become enemies.

“How’s the relationship between Xin Ying Xuan and Xue Ling?” Lou Mu Yan asked, raising her eyes to look at Yun Lan.

The situations concerning the Ten Distinguished Clans couldn’t be obtained through investigations, and the General’s Mansion didn’t know much either, so only someone like Yun Lan, a child who was highly valued by the Imperial Family, could possibly know something.

“The Xin Clan and the Xue Clan have secretly cooperated for many years and their relationship’s very good, but despite both being the daughter of the main wife, with excelling talents in their respective families, their relationship isn’t compatible, to the point it was as if they were like fire and water, and they even clashed a few times.”

Yun Lan naturally knew about how Xue Ling had annulled the engagement with Ling Fei Yang and considered Xue Ling to be very lowly in his eyes.

“They’re both women favoured by the Heavens, so they’ll definitely always compare themselves to the other, so it’s natural they didn’t like each other.” Lou Mu Yan shrugged her shoulders with a smile.

She only came into contact with Xin Ying Xuan for a short moment just now, but it wasn’t hard to see that within the woman’s arrogance, there carried a sense of viciousness. With such a temperament, it was natural that she didn’t get along with a person she compared herself to, like Xue Lin, who was also a woman favoured by the Heavens.

“Not only did they clash because of this, but I’ve heard that they even secretly fought for the sake of a man.” Yun Lan revealed a rare look of interest in gossip.

Lou Mu Yan didn’t think that the two had such a grudge against each other and was slightly curious about what sort of man was able to make the two of them scramble for him, completely disregarding their own face, “Fought for a man? Who?”

“Number two of the Ten Distinguished Clans, the Ye Clan’s Young Lord, Ye Qing Han.” When Yun Lan mentioned the name ‘Ye Qing Han’, a slight smile flashed through his eyes.

“PU! Ye Qing Han?” Lou Mu Yan couldn’t help but laugh aloud. She really couldn’t imagine Ye Ying Han being fought over by two women.

She believed that such an image was just too beautiful that she simply couldn’t bear to look directly at it².

“What’s wrong?” Yun Lan was a little surprised and confused by Lou Mu Yan’s reaction.

Lou Mu Yan held back her gloating smile and shook her head: “Nothing. Then did Ye Qing Han choose one of the two?”

“Of course he didn’t. Ye Qing Han’s eyes aren’t that bad.” Yun Lan’s tone was definitive.

Lou Mu Yan discovered that when Yun Lan mentioned Ye Qing Han, there was an indescribable emotion in his words. It wasn’t like speaking of an enemy, but it wasn’t like a friend either, “Do you know Ye Qing Han? You believe his eyesight this much?”

“I’ve met him a few times before. He’s always been a person I wanted to surpass.” Yun Lan smiled softly.

He was defeated by Ye Qing Han twice, and was unhappy within, but he had the determination to surpass that person.

“Person you want to surpass? You sure think highly of him.” Speaking of Ye Qing Han, Lou Mu Yan also unconsciously revealed slight warmth in her eyes—it could be considered that he was the first friend she made after coming to this world.

Yun Lan nodded with a smile: “That’s right. He’s a very good virtual opponent³

. His talent is definitely stronger than your elder brother and not weaker.”

Hearing Yun Lan think so highly of Ye Qing Yan, Lou Mu Yan nodded. Last time at the Blazing Mountain Range, she was certain Ye Qing Han still concealed quite a bit of his strength. Ye Qing Han definitely would participate in the competition to vie for one of the quotas between the Ten Distinguished Clans, so they would most likely meet in the Glacial Mountain Range. She guessed that the Ye Qing Yan, after taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill, should’ve already broken through to the strength of a Sword King.

“What’re you two muttering there about?” Xiao Zi Ang walked over beside the two and said as he looked at Lou Mu Yan: “Come and see what you think about this Spiritual Herb?”

Ever since Xiao Zi Ang knew that Lou Mu Yan was a Grade 1 Alchemist and had a powerful Alchemist Master, his attitude towards her had improved. It wasn’t because of the Master behind her, but it was simply because it felt as if they were like-minded people.

Lou Mu Yan didn’t dislike people like Xiao Zi Ang who was straightforward and crude as she followed him to the counter to choose a few Spiritual Herbs.

Then they wandered around all the shops, but they didn’t gain as much as they did in the free trade zone. Although Lou Mu Yan did manage to buy a few Spiritual Herbs required for some pills, but she didn’t meet any previous, high-level Spiritual Herbs.

After exiting the markets, and after Lou Mu Yan and Yun Lan discussed the promised alliance with each other in the Glacial Mountain Range, Lou Mu Yan took Huo Xiao and left with Lou Mu Bai.

Chi Yi Xuan didn’t thicken his face and follow. He also knew that Lou Mu Yan had things to discuss with Huo Xiao and it was inconvenient for him to interfere.

Chi Yi Xuan had a fairly good relationship with Yun Lan and the others, so he was also invited to be a part of the alliance. After parting ways with Lou Mu Yan, he went to the inn where Yun Jin and the others stayed to discuss the matter of the alliance.

Except the bitterness in his heart only grew stronger. He clenched his fists tightly. When facing Lou Mu Yan who was becoming more and more outstanding, he began to feel pressured.

Regardless, the most important thing right now was to improve his strength and take a Trial place for himself. He was only qualified to have Lou Mu Yan if he was stronger than her.

Translated product by May Our 梦 Come True

¹idiom meaning to hit a person when they’re down.

²It’s sarcastic, just in case people didn’t catch up on that but I think I made it clear XD. Yes, yes, indeed, it will simply be too beautiful to look at.

³he means that when he cultivates and trains, he can imagine Ye Qing Han as an opponent and imagine battling him to improve himself. So kinda virtual.

Random note: Somewhat questionable thought at the end there, Chi Yi Xuan, but eh, typical you. Good luck with that XD.

Here’s the chapter, better late than never~! Enjoy~