Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 297 - 230: The Real and Fake Wen Ranchen (Part 3)

Beautiful things, vitality, sincerity, no one had ever told him about these.

All he had was survival, scheming, revenge, and exploitation.

"But for her to reach that position, she can’t have genuine feelings," Wen Ranchen retorted.

But in truth, he didn’t even know who he was arguing with.

"What position? As long as she hasn’t ascended to immortality, she is human. Yes, she will bear the expectations of the people, high up and cold. But if she remains lonely her entire life, would you want our daughter to become like that?"

Wen Ranchen fell silent.

Shen Jingxian, on the other hand, was angry on the side.

She was angry because Wen Ranchen adored Shen Jun, but at the same time, his expectations for Shen Jun were too high. Maybe it was because she had once said she wouldn’t have more children, so Wen Ranchen wanted this one to do the best.

But he didn’t know that excess leads to the opposite result.

Shen Jingxian could understand, Wen Ranchen had no experience as a father, his experience came from his own father, which naturally lacked credibility.

So in the past two years, Shen Jingxian often interrupted Wen Ranchen’s lessons, taking Shen Jun out to play.

Wen Ranchen didn’t know what he was thinking, he was silent for a moment, then suddenly said in a deep voice, "I was wrong earlier, don’t be mad."

Shen Jingxian’s anger subsided after hearing Wen Ranchen admit his mistake, but she still maintained a stern face, "You’ll have to tell me and our Little Jun a story later."

Wen Ranchen could tell stories, but Wen Ranchen couldn’t tell stories.

Obviously, he couldn’t, yet he couldn’t refuse.

"Alright."

In the evening, Wen Ranchen clumsily told well-known war stories from history, even preparing excuses in case Shen Jingxian asked why today’s story was different from before, but surprisingly, Shen Jingxian fell asleep just listening to the beginning.

Shen Jun was originally listening energetically, but thanks to Shen Jingxian, soon fell into a sweet sleep as well.

Wen Ranchen watched the mother and daughter sleeping soundly, pondering for a long time.

In the middle of the night, Wen Ranchen left the palace without disturbing anyone.

He followed the route in his memory to the Duke Mansion he remembered.

The mansion was still there, yet it was even more dilapidated than he remembered, the faint sounds of arguments could be heard inside, then... the sounds grew nearer.

"Back then, if it hadn’t been to save you, I wouldn’t have lost my title, and now you dare to cheat on me."

"You’ve been unambitious all these years, letting our daughter suffer. Why can’t I seek a better path?"

"Stop right there, if you dare step out of here, we part ways!"

"Gladly!"

Wen Ranchen still stood at the doorway, the door suddenly opened from inside, and he found himself face to face with the Duke’s erstwhile favored concubine.

Song Runzhi hurriedly came out upon seeing Wen Ranchen, cautiously asking, "Does Your Majesty have any orders?"

Wen Ranchen found their attitude intriguing. In the past, these two always looked down on him; when had they ever been so cautious?

"Is Song Yan here?"

Upon hearing Wen Ranchen mention Song Yan, Song Runzhi didn’t think much, assuming the Emperor had urgent business for Song Yan.

After all, everyone in court knew Wen Ranchen didn’t get along with Song Yan, even if they met at night, there couldn’t be any other thought.

So he quickly replied, "The General might have gone to the Duke Mansion. If he’s not there, he might be at Prince Jing Mansion."

Wen Ranchen nodded, not asking further, and turned away.

He had obtained the information he wanted.

Song Yan was still alive and had become a Duke. Shen Jingxian was still alive and became the Emperor. Yunyi was still alive and had unified the world. He was also still alive, living a peaceful life.

How could this world be so wonderful? Was it a dream?

Wen Ranchen didn’t expend much effort to find the current Duke Mansion; Song Yan was quite famous around here.

Wen Ranchen didn’t enter through the main gate but jumped over the wall; there were quite a few guards in the yard, but none could stop him.

Quickly, relying on his understanding of Song Yan, Wen Ranchen locked onto a room.

As soon as he approached, there was a commotion inside, and Wen Ranchen immediately realized that he had been discovered, but he didn’t move, boldly waiting for someone to come to him.

Song Yan cautiously exited the room, upon realizing who the "intruder" was, she panicked.

Wen Ranchen saw Song Yan unable to control her emotions upon seeing him, and suddenly felt nostalgic.

Right, this was normal; back then, this was how women reacted upon seeing him, unlike the one in the palace.

As Wen Ranchen thought this, the next second, Song Yan spoke, making him face reality.

"Did something happen to His Highness?"

Wen Ranchen: ?

Things seemed different from what he imagined?

"Why would you ask that?"

Song Yan looked at him with exasperation, "If nothing happened to His Highness, why would you run here at midnight instead of accompanying the Emperor and the Princess? Are you sick?"

Song Yan’s words were blunt. Seeing Wen Ranchen didn’t answer, she continued with her speculations, "If you’re here because of Jiaojiao, I can’t help you. She’s indeed afraid of me, but she has money, and I can’t stop her from buying male consorts for the Emperor. Besides, when has the Emperor not refused? You should stop coming to me to confirm Her Majesty’s intentions."

Wen Ranchen: ...

"I..."

"Hey, as for the Civil Servants submitting memorials, you should not open your mouth. They have the right to write what they please, and I can’t stop them from expressing their views for personal reasons. Furthermore, when the courtiers make a fuss over enriching the rear palace, when has Her Majesty not refused? But passing on the heir is a big matter. Whether or not the rear palace takes concubines is one thing, but you have to let the courtiers have a say."

"I..."

Originally, Wen Ranchen just wanted to ask how Song Yan was doing. Now it seems Song Yan was doing well. In contrast, he wasn’t doing very well.

"What?"

Wen Ranchen suddenly had nothing to say.

"Nothing."

"Just enjoy it secretly. Back then, countless people wanted to tear you apart when you were able to marry His Highness. Moreover, the Emperor treats you so well now."

Seeing Song Yan acting all familiar with the Emperor suddenly made Wen Ranchen a bit jealous. His mind hadn’t reacted before his words left his mouth, "Her Majesty lets me review the memorials for her." So, Her Majesty is closer to me.

"Tsk, you’re getting lazier. Do you know how many memorials I’ve reviewed for you during your absence from the Capital City? What? You don’t want to work as soon as you’re back. What if the Emperor gets tired?"

Wen Ranchen suddenly felt exhausted and didn’t want to talk anymore, so he left.

Song Yan watched Wen Ranchen leave, murmuring a complaint, playing coy.

Like a young wife.

However, today’s Wen Ranchen was different; he didn’t argue back.

She needed to inform the Emperor.