The weather was fine and sunny, with clouds drifting by.

"Mother, I've kept you waiting. I'm all ready, let's go." A soft, clear voice came from around the corner, and then a graceful young woman stepped out. Her clothes fluttered in the breeze, her black hair was like clouds, and her features were exquisite. On her charming face, two bright eyes were as clear as autumn water, her eyebrows were arched, her lips were red and her teeth were white, and her cheeks were as pink as flowers. She was as beautiful as a fairy descended from heaven.

Looking at her delicate, sweet, and adorable daughter, Yan's mother felt her heart melt.

"It's alright, Wan'er, there's still plenty of time. Take your time, there's no rush."

"Mother, do I look good today?"

The girl wore a soft blue silk brocade dress with a flowing skirt, and her black hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. A light blue carved crystal hairpin was inserted diagonally in her hair, making her look like a fairy from the moon descending to earth.

Her daughter looked at her with moist eyes, and Yan's mother felt a surge of warmth in her heart, replying with a smile:

"Beautiful, my daughter is the most beautiful."

"Mom, you are so good, and you are the most beautiful mom."

"Wan'er, let's go. Your father and brother stayed in the palace after court this morning. Let's go to the palace to find them." Mother Yan pulled her obedient daughter toward the carriage.

"Mother, didn't my sister-in-law say she would be back before the Hundred Flowers Banquet? Why hasn't she come back yet?"

"Alas, the journey was bumpy, and Yi'er fell ill on the way, so your sister-in-law was delayed for a few more days. They will be back after the Hundred Flowers Banquet." Mother Yan said with a worried expression.

"Mother, it's alright. When my sister-in-law and Yi'er come back, tell the kitchen to give them a good nourishing meal."

"Alright, Wan'er. By the way, at today's banquet, Her Majesty the Empress invited many talented young men. Take a good look at them today. You're almost of marriageable age, so it's time to settle down."

"Mother, I won't get married. I'll stay with Father, Mother, and my brother and sister-in-law."

Mother Yan brushed a stray hair from Yan Wan's forehead, patted her daughter's head, and said with a smile.

"You're talking nonsense again."

In the palace.

"Wan'er, stay by my side for a while. There will be many people at the banquet, so don't run around." Mother Yan spoke softly to Yan Wan.

"I know, Mother, I won't run around. By the way, Mother, I just saw a friend over there. Shall I go and chat with her?" Yan Wan gently tugged at her mother's dress.

"Alright, Wan'er, go ahead. Come find your mother when the banquet starts."

"Yes, Mother."

After saying that, Yan Wan got up and left. She had just seen Jing Xi sitting in the corner, and the plan required Jing Xi's cooperation.

"Jingxi, it's been a long time. I've heard you've been having a lot of fun lately."

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Yan. They are just two clowns."

"Calling me Miss Yan is too formal. Jingxi, please call me Yan Wan, or Wan'er is also fine."

"Since Wan'er says so, why don't you answer my questions? Are you like me?" Jing Xi said as she approached Yan Wan.

"Let me guess, we come from the same world!"

Yan Wan looked up and smiled, saying, "Yes."

"So, are you a soul-transmigrator, like me?"

"It is and it isn't, but I won't hurt you. I'll say it again: I came here for one person. As long as he's safe, I don't care about anything else." Yan Wan turned her head and gazed into the distance.

"man?"

Yes. I will protect him.

"Hehe, I didn't expect Wan'er to be love-struck too. I'm not interested in men." Jing Xi looked around.

"It's foolish to do something like this for a man. You have to rely on yourself for everything." Jing Xi felt a headache coming on looking at Yan Wan's love-struck state. Back in modern times, her best friend was also love-struck, and she had advised her to break up with him eight hundred times, but in the end, she was the bridesmaid.

"Jingxi, I know you. I've always been a law-abiding citizen, never daring to make a single mistake. I've finally had a second chance, so let me be a little reckless this time." Yan Wan looked into the distance, as if she were looking at her former self.

Xiaoxiao and I grew up in an orphanage, with no one to protect us. Xiaoxiao has a cheerful personality and is good at interacting with others. Later, when she was eight or nine years old, she was adopted by a local wealthy man who treated her like a daughter and loved her sincerely. As her friend, I am genuinely happy for her.

As they grew up, Yan Wan found herself working with Xiao Xiao again, and Xiao Xiao continued to protect her. Yan Wan was very grateful to Xiao Xiao.

Having grown up in an orphanage, even if there were things I liked, I dared not ask for them, for fear of causing trouble for the headmistress.

This time, transmigrating into the book felt like a second chance from heaven, giving Yan Wan, who should have been alone, parents and brothers. Even if it was just a fleeting dream, Yan Wan was grateful.

My affection for Ji Mohan might stem from a shared childhood experience, my admiration for his patriotism, or even my resentment at his tragic death on the battlefield...

So this time, no one can stop us. Whether it's being unconventional, being love-struck, or risking our lives, we have to fight for it.

The author was unkind to him, the people were unjust to him. What does it matter if he's a protagonist or a supporting character, what does it matter if he's tyrannical and immoral? I, Yan Wan, will break it all, crush it, give him fairness, give him love, let him live a long and healthy life, be peaceful and happy, and have everything go smoothly for him.

—Ji Mohan is the protagonist, the protagonist in Yan Wan's heart.