After sharing a body with her husband

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) quickened his pace, while Qingzhi stayed behind to have someone clean up the mess. Liang Mama barely managed to catch up with Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) by running all the way.

"Madam, please slow down."

Upon arriving at Rongfu Pavilion, Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) met Old Madam Wei. At that time, Old Madam Wei was supporting her forehead with one hand, her brows slightly furrowed, as if troubled by something.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) paused slightly, a fleeting emotion surging in his eyes, completely concealed by his thick eyelashes.

He swallowed back the words he was about to say, silently walked to Old Madam Wei's side, and gently massaged her head.

"Mother-in-law, you didn't sleep well last night, and you've been up so late again today. Your body can't take it. Granny Qiu, have someone light a stick of benzoin incense. Mother-in-law should go to sleep."

Granny Qiu was taken aback, thinking to herself that this Seventh Madam was really bold. She had come here and directly arranged for the Old Madam to do things, and was so familiar with her doing things.

In the vast Xie family estate, even the eldest son had to consult with the matriarch before speaking to her, for fear of displeasing her.

The only one who dared to make direct arrangements for the Old Madam was Seventh Master.

Thinking of Seventh Master, Granny Qiu sighed inwardly. If only Seventh Master hadn't met with that accident...

Granny Qiu glanced at Old Madam Wei's expression, and seeing that Old Madam Wei didn't say anything, she responded with a sound of agreement.

"Yes, this old servant will have someone order it right away."

Old Madam Wei slowly opened her eyes.

"Ati, you know massage?"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) hummed in agreement, his hands continuing their work.

"I studied it specifically when I was in the Xiao family."

Old Madam Wei closed her eyes again. She looked tired, but her body was much more relaxed, and she allowed Shang Lingjun to continue massaging her.

"You're a filial child. In the past, Yan-ge'er also learned that he would massage me and his father often, but..."

She paused, then said:

"But that kid's grip was so strong, it hurt a lot. I saw he was really into it, so I didn't want to refuse his kindness. He was massaging me..."

A hint of helpless smile appeared on Old Madam Wei's face, and Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) also chuckled.

"You can tell him directly."

Old Madam Wei waved her hand and said again:

"You have no idea, Yan-ge'er has been incredibly strong since he was a child. My Xie family is a bunch of scholars who drink ink, who would have thought that we'd produce someone who loves to brandish swords and spears! We just can't handle him..."

Although Old Madam Wei seemed to be complaining, the smile on her face was unmistakable, showing that she was proud of Seventh Master.

No matter how you look at your own child, they are always good.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) wanted to say something, but it felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his chest.

Old Madam Wei didn't seem to mind, and sighed softly:

"Unlike you, this woman's strength is just right, and your massage feels much more comfortable than his."

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan)'s voice was tense.

"After that, I often massaged you."

Old Madam Wei showed a relieved expression before asking:

"Aren't you curious about what Xiao Jing told me?"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) continued the massage.

"I can probably guess."

Old Madam Wei was quite surprised. "Then tell me, how did you guess?"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) hesitated for a moment, then said:

"Xie Zhaoqing's identity as a woman is related to the lives of hundreds of members of the Xie family, and Xiao Jing knows that this is a handle he holds. He must have threatened you, right?"

"It's not really a threat; he doesn't have the guts."

Old Madam Wei spoke casually, revealing the final outcome of the negotiations.

"It's just a matter of each side backing down. I secretly spared Xie Zhaoqing's life, while he shifted all the blame onto Xie Zhaoqing, claiming he was drugged and framed, thus clearing his name."

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) keenly grasped the meaning of the word "secretly".

"So, on the surface, Xie Zhaoqing..."

"He committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

Old Madam Wei uttered four words calmly.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan)'s pupils contracted slightly; so this was the final outcome.

Xie Zhaoqing, who was Xiao Huan, harbored improper thoughts towards her brother-in-law. So she used Shang Lingjun's name to lure her brother-in-law to come, and then drugged and raped him.

After the incident, Xie Zhaoqing was expelled from the family genealogy and committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

In reality, Xie Zhaoqing has successfully shed his disguise and will continue to live under other identities in the future.

To outsiders, Xiao Jing and Shang Lingjun were just a pitiful brother and sister who had been schemed against by the shameless Xiao Huan.

To make the act more convincing, the Xiao family will likely report Xie Zhaoqing to the authorities tomorrow. They will try to make the matter as big as possible, and the Xie family will play along in this charade.

This is the best possible outcome.

The Xie family wants to save face, and the Xiao family wants to protect Xiao Jing; it's already a win-win situation.

Because the Xie family couldn't afford to break ties with the Xiao family, since they were both officials in Shengjing and would inevitably run into each other.

The officialdom is a treacherous place, and it's not worth making enemies over something like this.

If a few more tricks are used, the outside world will only say that the Xie family has an upright family tradition, and there will be no more gossip.

So from beginning to end, Xie Zhaoqing was the only one who suffered.

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) pondered for a moment and said:

"However, once Xiao Jing takes Xie Zhaoqing away, Xie Zhaoqing's face will definitely be a hidden danger in the future. Even if Xiao Jing guarantees that he will not reveal Xie Zhaoqing's true gender, it is still a hidden danger for our Xie family without any proof..."

"I have my own way..."

Old Madam Wei's eyes narrowed dangerously. Xie Zhaoqing's expression would have to change. As for Xiao Jing, unless he wanted his family to be destroyed...

Huo Chuan didn't ask any more questions.

Although he didn't know exactly what Old Madam Wei and Xiao Jing had discussed, he was relieved since Old Madam Wei seemed to know.

After helping Old Madam Wei to bed, Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) sat for a while longer before leaving Rongfu Pavilion.

When he returned to Qixia Pavilion, he found that Hongzhu and Lüying had already prepared hot water for his bath.

Qingzhi came up and took off her clothes.

"It was this servant who asked them to turn on the water. Madam must have exerted a lot of energy and sweated a lot. She needs to wash up before she can sleep comfortably."

"Wait a minute!"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) dodged it immediately, so he wants to take a bath?

To take a bath using Shang Lingjun's body?

I did work up a sweat when I was fighting Xiao Jing, my back was soaked, and the cold wind made me feel a bit chilly on the way back.

But... I hope Shang Ling won't be angry.

Qingzhi looked bewildered. "What's wrong, Madam?"

Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) stretched his body a little and felt that he should take a shower.

Furthermore, Shang Lingjun's head wound needs to be dressed again.

After struggling internally for a long time, Huo Chuan finally convinced himself with the excuse of changing his dressing. He might as well take a shower while he was at it. Anyway, they would see each other sooner or later since they were sharing the same body, so what was there to be shy about?

Given this relationship, what's wrong with helping her take a bath?

"You can go out now, I can wash up by myself."

He's not used to being watched while showering.

After Qingzhi left, Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) paced back and forth in the room, secretly encouraging himself: You can do it!

Qingzhi and the others thought Shang Lingjun was already washing, but in fact he hadn't even gone into the water yet.

They waited and waited outside until they were almost asleep before Shang Lingjun (Huo Chuan) finally called them in.

"Madam, is the water too hot? Why is your face so red?" Hongzhu asked with concern.