Ever since she was expelled by Yan Yi, Yan Nian began to wander in the chaotic world.
First, she was taken in by a apocalyptic hunter. Later, when the hunter had a conflict with others and couldn’t win, he sent her away.
In this way, she was passed from man to man, from initially being unyielding to now accepting her fate.
She didn’t want to live a life worse than death, but she didn’t even have the courage to commit suicide.
Gradually, she learned to smile at all kinds of men and used her body to please them. It seemed as though she had forgotten who she was. As long as someone treated her a little better, she would smile at them.
This time, she followed a merchant.
Over the years, various countries have maintained friendly relations with the Sunset Empire. The realized that the Sunset Empire had no intention of expanding its territory, and likewise, they shouldn’t have any designs on it.
Many countries had sent spies, but none of them even got past the gate; they were all captured and publicly sent back to their countries.
At that time, they understood that the Sunset Empire was not to be offended and could only be treated with friendliness.
The merchant said that the Sunset Empire was the only pure land after the apocalypse, a place where all humans on the planet hoped to live.
Every inch of land there was truly precious. Even now, some countries were paying large sums of gold to buy soil from the Sunset Empire.
Yes, soil—bought by the truckload.
Yan Nian listened to these legends, finding them hard to believe. Having lived through the apocalypse, how could there possibly be such a paradise on earth?
The merchant was kind enough to bring her to the Sunset Empire.
After stepping into the magnificent castle complex, Yan Nian was completely stunned.
It was the time when peach blossoms were in full bloom, and the overwhelming fragrance of the flowers enveloped her completely. The people here all had gentle smiles, wearing clothes more luxurious and clean than most humans.
Everywhere she looked, there were various green plants; every household had fragrant flowers.
The street was lined with small stalls, selling rare fruits that she couldn’t afford to eat in a week.
In the shops, the various styles of dresses dazzled her, even more beautiful than those she had seen before the apocalypse.
Did this place really experience the apocalypse?
This place truly was a paradise.
“Like it here?”
The merchant noticed Yan Nian’s astonishment and took a deep breath, “I have traveled far and wide, all for the day when I could move to the Sunset Empire. Becoming a citizen of the Sunset Empire is no easy task.”
“But Her Majesty the Queen does not refuse talented people. Coming to the Sunset Empire doesn’t depend on gold or resources. Her Majesty the Queen has countless treasures. Does the Sunset Empire lack resources?”
“To come here and become a subject of Her Majesty the Queen, it takes brains,” the merchant smiled and pointed to his head, “It’s an honor to be able to meet Her Majesty the Queen this time.”
“Hopefully this time, it will make Her Majesty the Queen sit up and take notice.”
Yan Nian suppressed the excitement in her heart. If she could continue to live here in the future, that would be truly wonderful.
“It’s so beautiful here,” she said shyly, “I really want to live here.”
The merchant took Yan Nian to see Her Majesty the Queen. Both the merchant and Yan Nian were very excited.
Today was a banquet where Her Majesty the Queen invited talented people from around the world. Anyone who could prove they had a special skill and passed the review could attend.
So there were many people who came. Yan Nian had been sitting obediently in the corner, until she saw someone. Unable to help herself, she stood up and called out.
“Brother Su.”
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