After sharing a body with her husband

Back inside, Shang Lingjun went to Xie Yan'an's bedside. She sat down beside him, looking at the unconscious boy before her.

The boy's thick eyelashes, like raven feathers, cast a shadow under his eyes, below which was a high, straight nose and lips that were neither too thin nor too thick.

Her lips were a little pale and dry.

Shang Lingjun stood up and went to the table, found the white lip rouge that moisturized the lips, then sat back down, gently scooped out a piece with her fingernail, and carefully applied it to the boy's lips.

Use your fingertips to wipe away any excess.

The warmth of her fingertips reached her, and Shang Lingjun gently rubbed away the excess lipstick on her fingertips.

Huo Chuan witnessed all of this with his own eyes, and felt a complex mix of emotions.

What would you do if he suddenly woke up one day?

Shang Lingjun's tone was resolute.

He won't wake up. In his past life, he barely held on for a year before passing away. Judging by the timeline, it'll be around this time next year.

Therefore, she only has one year to get pregnant.

Getting pregnant isn't something that happens overnight, and Xie Yan'an is so badly injured that her physical condition is definitely not good. She needs to increase the chances of getting pregnant as much as possible, which means increasing the frequency of intercourse.

She was all alone in the Xie family, and the only thing she could rely on was her status as Xie Yan'an's wife. Once Xie Yan'an died, and Old Madam Wei was getting old, who would she be able to rely on then?

Therefore, she must have a child, a child with Xie Yan'an.

Now that she is only Seventh Master's wife, Old Madam Wei already treats her like a daughter-in-law. If she successfully conceives Xie Yan'an's child, she will truly gain a foothold in this family!

Huo Chuan: 【...Oh.】

Passing away on a crane? That sounds rather literary.

He fell silent.

It seems he still cannot reveal his identity to Shang Lingjun, because his fate is unknown.

He wanted to see if he could return to his body.

Even if there is only a sliver of hope.

If he can "come back to life," then it's not too late to tell her the truth.

If not, he, a man nearing the end of his life, would not want to cause Shang Lingjun any unnecessary trouble.

What if?

There was only a tiny spark of hope in his heart, but even if it was just a tiny spark, he still wanted to ask Shang Lingjun.

Shang Lingjun frowned slightly; she felt troubled just thinking about this hypothetical situation.

If Xie Yan'an were to wake up and learn that he had married a woman whose family background was not even worth mentioning, he would definitely rather die than accept it.

Wouldn't her situation be very difficult?

I don't want to answer such hypothetical questions because it simply won't happen.

Huo Chuan fell silent. After a long while, he remembered that Shang Lingjun hadn't finished speaking.

By the way, what was the somewhat presumptuous question you asked earlier?

Shang Lingjun's hand trembled, and she hesitated for a moment.

[I just want to ask, did you really never marry before you died?]

"Is that all? There's no need to be so presumptuous. If we don't have it, we don't have it," Huo Chuan said.

Have you ever had a concubine? Or a mistress? Or perhaps you've been to a brothel?

Shang Lingjun inquired tactfully.

What exactly do you want to ask?

Huo Chuan felt completely confused.

Shang Lingjun gritted her teeth and asked anyway, "Well, I'll just ask directly then, do you have any experience with sharing a room?"

Huo Chuan was very surprised.

"You...you're being a bit presumptuous! It's extremely presumptuous! What do you want to do with this?"

I was just asking, I was a little curious.

Shang Lingjun felt somewhat embarrassed.

What's it to you!

Huo Chuanzhen underestimated the woman's shamelessness. How could she possibly inquire about other men's affairs?

And he was a complete stranger whom I had only known for less than a day!

"What's wrong?" Shang Lingjun muttered.

A dead male ghost, and he's actually quite embarrassed?

Even though the person is dead, why are you still so thin-skinned?

Huo Chuan's voice suddenly rose, "[How can you ask such questions? What are you doing, prying into other people's private affairs! If you keep doing this, I won't help you beat people up anymore... Seriously, you ask about everything. Go learn, learn your massage techniques!]"

Shang Yaojun: [……]

If it exists, it exists; if it doesn't, it doesn't. Why is he getting so worked up?

He's probably a virgin.

Although Huo Chuan loves to joke around, he is very shy and is probably a little boy.

Shang Lingjun seemed to be deep in thought. Huo Chuan's image in her mind was now that of a callow boy. He didn't seem like a seventeen-year-old at all. Maybe even his age was made up.

【I just wanted to get to know you better, why are you so agitated? After all, we're sharing a body now, and I'm not embarrassed at all, so why are you shy? I already said it was a bit presumptuous, but you asked me to ask.】

Shang Lingjun felt quite aggrieved.

Huo Chuan felt frustrated and speechless.

Who knew it would be this kind of question? What normal woman would ask a man this kind of question?

Huo Chuan simply ignored her.

Shang Lingjun pouted in disappointment. Now, two inexperienced people have come together. She wanted to learn from Huo Chuan, but forget it. It seems she still has to figure it out herself!

It's not time to make any plans yet. She can only make plans after Huo Chuan's soul leaves her body.

She had thought it over carefully. It was best not to let Huo Chuan know about such a shameful thing as sharing a room, otherwise this male ghost would definitely laugh at her!

But she really wanted a child of her own!

Green Firefly saw Shang Lingjun sitting by the bed, quietly watching Xie Qiye. She didn't speak, just watched, her expression sad and sorrowful.

Green Firefly was deeply moved. It seemed that Madam truly cared for Seventh Master, for she was heartbroken to this extent.

She sighed inwardly. Seventh Master was such a carefree and unrestrained young man, the object of affection for so many young ladies in the capital. He should have had a bright future, but due to an accident, this genius fell from grace. The contrast was too great.

Let alone the lady, who wouldn't sigh upon seeing this?

Green Firefly walked over and whispered:

"Madam, please don't worry too much. Seventh Master is in good health and will definitely wake up."

Shang Lingjun came to her senses.

"Hmm, I hope so."

Her gaze shifted downwards, settling on a spot, hoping it might still be usable.

……

Since Liang's mother left, she hasn't returned. Shang Lingjun went about her business as usual; when she got tired of learning massage, she ate, drank tea, and of course, changed her dressings.

As for other matters, she didn't go out to inquire about them.

It wasn't until late at night that Liang's mother hurriedly returned home.

"I'm sorry, Madam. The Old Madam was too busy, so I went to help her for a while."

Shang Lingjun personally poured her a cup of tea.

"Mom, you've worked so hard. Please sit down and have a cup of tea to soothe your throat."

Mrs. Liang was flattered and said, "Thank you for the tea, Madam."

Mother Liang was indeed thirsty and drank it all in one gulp.

Shang Lingjun then inquired about Xie Zhaoqing, "Did your mother-in-law say what should be done? Xie Zhaoqing really is..."

Shang Lingjun seemed to find those two words a little difficult to say, "Woman?"

Mother Liang put down her teacup and nodded seriously.

"You've had your medical examination."

Shang Lingjun covered her lips, feigning surprise.

"How could this be...? It really is true, how did she manage to keep it a secret for so many years?"

Mother Liang had some doubts: how could the Seventh Madam not realize that Xie Zhaoqing was a woman when they were so close in the bridal chamber?

Judging from her reaction now, she probably didn't see it.

Mother Liang shook her head and sighed, saying in a very low voice:

"Who could know? The Old Madam has been keeping this matter under wraps, but we had to tell Third Master, didn't we? It's no wonder, because once we did, the Third Household was thrown into chaos! Third Master is now carrying a sword, ready to kill Third Madam!"

As Liang's mother spoke, her expression also became tense.

"It was only after the Old Madam gave the order that Third Master was subdued. Now First Master knows too. None of the clan elders present today have left yet, so this matter isn't over yet!"

Shang Lingjun blinked, a worried look on her face, and said:

"I initially thought she was Xiao Huan. Oh dear, I never expected it to get so complicated. I hope this matter is resolved soon... Sigh..."

Shang Lingjun concealed the doubt in her eyes, meaning they were still discussing it and hadn't reached a conclusion yet.

strangeness.

She had assumed that Old Madam Wei would act swiftly and decisively, even if Xie Zhaoqing were executed immediately, and that for the sake of the Xie clan's safety, no one else would object.

Even so, they should have discussed it long ago, why has it taken so long?

Could things be changing?

Shang Lingjun's fingertips curled slightly. A variable?

Then there's only one option...

[Xiao Jing.]

As if by telepathy, Huo Chuan suddenly said Xiao Jing's name.

Shang Lingjun's pupils contracted. Xiao Jing!

Is it...

As if realizing something, Shang Lingjun's expression turned serious...