“Why would it remind you?”
Shen Xiangwan murmured at his question, sitting by the bed with her hands behind her, her legs swinging back and forth: “Perhaps it's because you're handsome?”
“···”
Was he being teased?
Wei Chengyi's expression remained calm, but inwardly he felt somewhat helpless. He had no intention of probing her secrets; he was simply curious.
“If you wish, I can arrange your departure immediately. It's still not too late.”
After a brief silence, Wei Chengyi said in a deep voice. He hadn't mentioned it before because he wasn't sure if she could take care of herself outside the Prince's Mansion. Now it seemed his worries were unnecessary. Her abilities were probably stronger than they had realized.
“If I suddenly disappear, will the Dog Emperor let you off lightly?”
Turning to look at him, Shen Xiangwan sneered, as Wei's mother had said before, regardless of how she married into the family, she was already the Princess Consort Wei Yang. The Dog Emperor would certainly not overlook such an important figure, even if she and Wei Chengyi had no feelings for each other.
“Let's not talk about unrealistic things. Time is of the essence. Let's talk about something serious.”
Before he could speak, Shen Xiangwan spoke again, dropping her previous casualness. She seemed much more serious now.
“Oh?”
What serious matter did she want to discuss with him?
Raising an eyebrow, Wei Chengyi gestured with a hand for her to continue.
“Your prestige in the military is quite high, and you should have some backup plans. Help me take care of someone. No special treatment is needed; just ensure that he won't be bullied in the army due to his background, and guarantee his safety. In exchange, when you're not convenient, I will protect your mother and them.”
The so-called inconvenience referred to the period when he had to pretend to be unconscious. The Dog Emperor wasn't stupid. Even with the Imperial Physician's diagnosis, within the Imperial City, he would certainly send people to watch them. Therefore, even if exiled, Wei Chengyi couldn't wake up immediately.
“Um… what's his name?”
After staring at her intently for a long time, Wei Chengyi said in a deep voice. Could she be referring to…
“Chu Liang, from Chu Family Village, Qinghe County, Tongyang City.”
Shen Xiangwan, without dodging his gaze, stated Chu Liang's name and place of origin. He was the second son of the farming family where the original owner had been mistakenly swapped at birth. He held little status in his family, which is why he was sent to serve in the army a year ago. Enlisting in the army in this era was vastly different from the future. New recruits, after minimal training, were thrown into battle at the forefront, making it essentially a death sentence. The Chu family essentially sent him to his death.
And the original owner, as a young girl, didn't hold a high position in the Chu family either. Both siblings lived at the bottom of society, and perhaps due to shared hardship, their relationship was exceptionally strong; it could be described as interdependent.
In the original story, Chu Liang, through his efforts, became a formidable Grand General in just a few years. When he learned that the original owner had been schemed into marrying in Shen Xiangyue's place and had already died on the Exile Road, he didn't believe it. After years of interdependence, how could he not understand his sister?
Whether Shen Xiangyue was too confident or Chu Liang was lucky, he discovered the truth of the marriage substitution. Consequently, he directly confronted Shen Xiangyue, her husband (the Third Prince, who had become the Crown Prince, and the Chancellor's Mansion, becoming the biggest villain in the original story and almost killing Shen Xiangyue and her husband.
Unfortunately, they were the protagonists with protagonist halos. He was outnumbered and outmatched, and with the Dog Emperor secretly sabotaging him, he ultimately died at the hands of Shen Xiangyue and her associates.
Chu Liang held significant importance in the original owner's life. Considering the original plot, Shen Xiangwan decided to repay him on behalf of the original owner, as compensation for inhabiting this body.
It's really him!
So, Shen Xiangwan is also from the past?
A flash of understanding quickly passed through Wei Chenghé's eyes, so swift it was almost imperceptible, leaving no opportunity for the other party to notice. He then readily nodded: “Good, I agree.”
“Happy cooperation!”
Shen Xiangwan laughed, a carefree laugh. Her somewhat gaunt face seemed to brighten up.
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