After sharing a body with her husband

Xiao Jing was unaware that he had been drugged with aphrodisiacs, but he couldn't be sure if it was a setup. It was also possible that Zhao Qing was doing it to enhance the mood; he couldn't be sure...

Pei Zhiying looked at him with disappointment and frustration.

"You still have the mind to care about him? Your father is right, the Xie family has already given up on him anyway! We should save as many as we can; we can't have them both die, can we?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jing's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression changed rapidly. He was somewhat tempted, but he also felt that it was too cruel to Xie Zhaoqing, and he was truly uneasy.

"Ah Jing, if Xie Zhaoqing cares about you, and knows there's no hope of clearing his name, he'll still think of you and save you first!"

Although Pei Zhiying was very reluctant to say such sarcastic words, she gritted her teeth and said them in order to persuade Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing hesitated, "But...but why would the Xie family agree to help us cover up our lie?"

This is also what troubles General Xiao.

"The Xie family is decisive in their actions. By sacrificing Xie Zhaoqing to preserve their reputation, we appear to be in a passive position. Unless, something or someone can challenge the Xie family..."

Pei Zhiying grasped General Xiao's arm.

"You mean Ati? Ati is still complaining about Jing. Would she be willing to help us?"

Xiao Jing seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly straightened up, his expression dark and unreadable.

"No, I have a way to get the Xie family to agree."

He threw back the covers and was about to get out of bed.

"Mother, quickly have someone prepare a car for me; I'm going to the Xie family right now!"

Xiao Jing had felt something was off, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. His father's reminder had suddenly brought it to his mind.

"Now...now?"

Pei Zhiying was very surprised.

The movement of getting out of bed aggravated his wound, causing Xiao Jing to hiss, but he still insisted on getting up.

"Yes, right now. Mother is right. We must save at least one child. I can't let my life be ruined like this."

Xiao Jing's gaze hardened.

He did this for Zhaoqing's own good. Once he had washed away his stigma, he would do everything in his power to help Zhaoqing. It was better than both of them ruining their futures.

Of course, he also had a weakness that he could use to challenge Old Madam Wei.

For himself and for Zhaoqing, he fought his way out of despair!

Seeing this, General Xiao asked:

How confident are you?

Xiao Jing was quite confident, "About 70%."

General Xiao was slightly taken aback. Seventy percent—that was quite a high probability.

Since Xiao Jing seemed to have a plan, it seemed there was a chance for things to turn around. General Xiao turned to look at Pei Zhiying.

"A-Ying, you go too. Go and have a good talk with Ati. Don't let her think that A-Jing intends to marry her off to Huanren. Her brother still loves her very much."

He was still worried and pointed out the serious implications.

"Prepare plenty of gifts as an apology for what happened during the day. Remember, you must appease Ati and prevent her from saying anything hurtful. My Xiao family cannot bear the reputation of being ungrateful."

Pei Zhiying immediately realized what was going on.

"Good! That child has always been docile; she listens to everything I say."

Suddenly, the door was pushed open with a bang.

It was clear that Old Madam Xiao had been listening at the door for an unknown amount of time. She was completely immersed in the deep night, and her face showed no emotion.

Pei Zhiying panicked, "Mother...Mother-in-law, what brings you here?"

They kept this a secret from the old lady in the family, fearing that she wouldn't be able to handle it.

Old Madam Xiao spoke up, scolding:

"Foolish! How could you keep this from me? I know my own grandson, A-Jing is definitely not that kind of despicable person! Now that a bucket of dirty water has been poured on my head, how can I tolerate it?"

My Xiao family is a military family that fought its way up from mountains of corpses and seas of blood, blessed with an imperial edict and iron certificate bestowed by the late emperor! Do you think we'd be intimidated by that bunch of pedantic scholars from the Xie family?

Old Madam Xiao's wrinkled face held a cold, angry expression.

"You're going to the Xie family, right? Take me with you. I want to ask Ati, how can she be at peace with herself when her own brother is facing such a calamity?!"

Pei Zhiying and General Xiao exchanged glances, both powerless to stop it.

……

Late at night, at the second quarter of Hai hour, a carriage hurriedly stopped in front of the Xie residence.

With a series of knocks, the side door creaked open...

Qixia Pavilion.

"Madam, Madam, Madam Xiao and the Old Madam are here! Madam, please wake up..."

Qingzhi and Hongzhu took turns calling her name several times, but Shang Lingjun remained drowsy and unable to regain consciousness.

"Well……"

Shang Lingjun didn't sleep well last night, and she thought she would get a good night's sleep tonight to recharge, since she would definitely have things to do tomorrow. So she drank a bowl of calming medicine soup before going to bed.

After drinking this calming soup, you'll definitely have a good sleep; no amount of shouting will wake you up.

"Mom, what should we do?"

Helpless, Qingzhi asked Liang's mother.

Mrs. Liang was at a loss. "It would be impolite to refuse our in-laws' visit so late at night."

"Forget about manners and etiquette. When Madam Xiao came knocking on our door today, she didn't think about manners at all! I'll go and tell her that Madam is too heartbroken and exhausted to get up."

Qingzhi made a move to go, but was stopped by Liang's mother.

"This is improper! How others behave is their business, but our family is our family. If word gets out, Madam will be gossiped about behind her back."

Just as Qingzhi and the others were wondering what to do, Huo Chuanqiang called out to Shang Lingjun.

【Ati, Ati! You fall asleep first, give me your body, and I'll go see them in your place, okay?】

Although Shang Lingjun was in a daze, she could still hear Huo Chuan's voice.

"good……"

When they are awake, they can sense the outside world, but when they fall asleep, they become unaware of it.

Even if Huo Chuan used her body for something, she wouldn't know.

Of course, I don't usually sleep that soundly. This time, it was mainly because of that calming soup.

Hearing that Shang Lingjun seemed to speak, Qingzhi quickly went over and asked:

"Madam, what did you just say?"

Suddenly, Shang Lingjun opened her eyes, her eyes were clear and bright, and there was no trace of her confused state.

"Let's change. Since we're already here, let's meet."

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) rolled out of bed. He first stretched his arms to familiarize himself with his body, then looked at himself in the bronze mirror, a sly glint flashing in his eyes.

Qingzhi and the others were quite surprised. Just a moment ago, the lady was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open. How did she suddenly become so energetic?

"Madam, what's wrong?"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) realized what was happening and cleared his throat.

"Nothing? Just changing clothes. Oh, and when you see people later, just say I'm sick."

Suddenly having control over one's body is bound to be exciting.

The first two times Huo Chuan had control over this body, the time was very short. Now, he can truly get used to this body, which is very different from his own body.

First, the camera angle is a bit too low; second, the limbs are slender, making the character appear somewhat thin.

Furthermore, a woman's walking, sitting, lying down, and even her speech and behavior should be more gentle and elegant. It's a bit difficult for a rough man like him to pretend to be a lady.

You have to take small steps when you walk.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) sat in a ladylike manner, while Pei Zhiying and Madam Xiao were led in by servants.

Pei Zhiying was utterly bewildered, while the old lady Xiao's gaze toward Shang Lingjun was filled with dissatisfaction and resentment.

Upon seeing this, Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) knew that these two old guys had come with ill intentions.

Before Madam Xiao could speak, Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed violently.

Mrs. Liang reacted quickly, "Please forgive us, elders. Our lady has suffered a great shock and is coming to see you despite her illness."

Mother Liang and Qingzhi stood on either side of her, and the old lady wanted to hear all the conversations between them today.

"Is he that sick? He was perfectly fine when I came this morning." Pei Zhiying was puzzled.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) coughed twice more, as if he could cough up his lungs.

"I was just barely holding on this morning..."

Madam Xiao was about to reprimand him, but she swallowed her words back, feeling a surge of resentment stuck in her chest.

She wanted to reprimand them for not greeting her elders when they arrived, for making them wait so long, and for making them come to see her in person.

That's quite a grand gesture.

Her withered old mouth twitched, and she spoke in a sarcastic tone.

"You have people to take care of you when you're sick, but have you thought about your brother's situation?"