It took Shen Yinlai a while to release her, laughing: “I thought it was General Yin who had returned. I didn’t expect you to be so delicate-looking, yet you had the courage to confront so many wolves. I’m truly impressed.” 

Lin Suisui felt a pang of guilt. If it weren’t for the system’s cheat, she would have been trembling in some corner. 

As for Yin Manlin, she should be trapped in the system’s protective shield for a while. Shen Yinlai was truly pitiful; the person she trusted was trying to harm her. She certainly didn’t know that those bandits were Yin Manlin’s subordinates, and even the wolf pack was attracted by the incense Yin Manlin had placed in the carriage beforehand. 

“Right, I haven’t asked your name yet. What’s your name?” Shen Yinlai’s words brought her back to her senses. 

Lin Suisui replied, “Your Highness, my humble self is the second daughter of the Lin family, named Lin Suisui. Lin as in forest, Suisui as in years of peace and safety.” 

“So you’re a young lady from the Lin residence,” Shen Yinlai laughed lightly, “I heard that the Lin family’s daughters are weak and timid. It seems that’s not entirely true.” 

“You saved me. Make any request, and this princess will grant it.” 

Finally, she heard this line. Lin Suisui used the lines she had prepared, wiping away tears: “It’s my great honor to be able to help Your Highness. How could I possibly expect any reward?” 

It seemed that she had won the princess’s favor and disrupted Yin Manlin’s plan, achieving two goals at once. 

“But this princess doesn’t want to owe anyone a favor,” Shen Yinlai looked at her stubbornly, “I quite like you. If you’re willing, you can come to my palace anytime. This princess will surely welcome you with generous gifts.” 

Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise. Before Lin Suisui could answer, the princess leaned closer, taking her hand, her eyes filled with sincerity: “You don’t know, this princess has never had any friends. Since childhood, I’ve only had these rigid old ladies around me. Meeting you today, I’m very happy. How about you?” 

It was truly a little princess raised in the palace, who had never seen the world and thought that the world was beautiful, so she was easily moved and openly expressed her emotions to strangers. 

The girl smiled gently, saying, “Since Your Highness is happy, this humble servant is naturally happy as well.” 

As they spoke, the sound of horses’ hooves kicked up dust in front of them. Yin Manlin arrived, dusty and worn. Before her horse had even stopped, she hurriedly inquired about the princess’s condition. 

One of the elderly men replied respectfully, “General Yin, don’t worry. We were attacked by a wolf pack, but fortunately, a young lady helped us, and the princess is now safe.” 

Yin Manlin frowned: “A young lady?” 

Beiping did not allow women to practice martial arts. Besides her, who else could fight these beasts? 

It was unclear if it was an illusion, but the old man felt that the general didn’t seem very happy to hear that the princess was fine, but he didn’t dare to say more, only saying: “It seems to be the second young lady of the Lin residence. They are currently chatting in the carriage. General, you can go and visit.” 

Although Yin Manlin wanted to meet this young lady, she was currently dressed as a man, and it would be inappropriate to barge into a woman’s carriage, so she just waved her hand: “It’s alright, it’s good that the princess is safe.” 

【The female lead, Yin Manlin, has appeared. The side quest has been triggered successfully.】 

Lin Suisui was puzzled: “There’s a side quest?” 

One lovesick fool was already enough for her. What was this side quest about? 

【Please maintain your character setting and please the female lead.】 

As the system’s voice faded, Lin Suisui uncontrollably pulled open the curtain. 

The person before her had an heroic look in her eyes. Although she was a woman, the general’s demeanor she exuded was in no way inferior to a man’s. 

Lin Suisui was stunned, her eyes widening. She unconsciously swallowed. 

Forget the original owner; if she hadn’t had a God’s-eye view and known that the other party was a woman, with such a heroic appearance, which woman could resist being moved? 

Yin Manlin was disturbed by her gaze, frowning: “Young lady, why are you looking at me like that?” 

【Host, do the mission!】 

Lin Suisui came to her senses, realizing that staring at someone like that was impolite. She hurriedly coughed to cover her embarrassment. She smiled sweetly: “This humble servant has long heard of General Yin’s record of defeating ten men at once. Meeting you today, I’m overjoyed. I was so excited that I just kept staring at the General.” 

She shuddered after speaking. 

What was this cheesy line?? She only knew that the original owner’s personality was weak and changeable, but she also had such a green tea side? 

Yin Manlin, dressed as a man, had probably heard such words many times, and only smiled faintly at her before continuing on horseback. 

Around noon, Yin Manlin pulled on the reins, and everyone stopped. 

“Your Highness, the mausoleum is just ahead.” 

Shen Yinlai dismounted, holding the hand of one of her female attendants. Lin Suisui followed closely behind. As she passed Yin Manlin, she unexpectedly found the other party looking at her, with an unknown emotion in her eyes. 

“Suisui can accompany me,” Shen Yinlai said, turning back after walking a few steps, “You all wait here.” 

“Yes.” Of course, no one dared to object. 

Lin Suisui knew that Shen Yinlai in the original work was a simple and kind person, but she didn’t expect that a small gesture from her could make her so easily trust others. No wonder she was so badly hurt by Yin Manlin in the original work. 

Shen Yinlai seemed to see through her thoughts, gently squeezing her hand, and smiling: “From the moment you saved me from the wolf pack, disregarding your own safety, I’ve already considered you my best friend.” 

She still felt guilty, but more than that, she was touched. Lin Suisui thought that making a friend on this trip wasn’t bad, especially since she was a princess, and might even be able to save her life when necessary. 

There were countless graves in the mausoleum, but one stood out—a lonely tomb without ‘neighbors,’ surrounded by a gold-plated wall and adorned with jewels that ordinary people couldn’t afford in several lifetimes. 

Shen Yinlai knelt gently in front of the tomb, afraid of disturbing the person inside, and placed the slightly wrinkled lilac down, saying: 

“This was my mother’s favorite flower. After she passed away, the lilacs in the garden were neglected and withered. When I was young, I didn’t understand, and I thought the fragrance was too strong, and I often disliked her garden in front of her. Now, thinking back, she probably wouldn’t blame me.”