After sharing a body with her husband

There's one more very important thing that Shang Lingjun hasn't forgotten!

She fell into a coma after being drugged and did not give her body to Huo Chuan.

but!

At that critical moment, Huo Chuan actually gained the right to use his body, which helped him escape a disaster.

Moreover, after Huo Chuan took over her body, the drug lost its effect on him.

Does this mean that if either of them is drugged, the other person can take their place, have the right to use the body, and be completely unaffected by the drug?

Shang Lingjun was pleasantly surprised to discover this.

There were some things she wanted to do that she didn't want Huo Chuan to know. Perhaps she could drug Huo Chuan and then do whatever she wanted without worry?

Having another person inside her body is indeed troublesome, but there's nothing she can do about it. Besides, Huo Chuan can help her a lot, and she has already accepted Huo Chuan's presence.

Having spent this much time together, she had figured out Huo Chuan's daily routine, which was...

He has no schedule; he's just a ghost, he doesn't need to sleep.

Huo Chuan would occasionally take a short nap, but he would wake up quickly. How did Shang Lingjun find out?

Because Huo Chuan's breathing sounds different when he's sleeping.

Shang Lingjun wanted to test whether the sleeping potion was effective, which required Huo Chuan's cooperation. Of course, she wouldn't reveal her true thoughts to Huo Chuan.

Shang Lingjun cleared her throat.

【Chuan Chuan, after I was drugged that day, I didn't have time to relinquish control of my body to you, but you managed to take over it without any trouble. That's really strange. How about we try again another day to verify? What if it was just an accident? What do you say?】

Okay.

Huo Chuan agreed without hesitation.

Shang Lingjun was completely satisfied.

……

Early in the morning, Qingzhi pushed open the door and walked towards Shang Lingjun with a smile on her face.

"Madam, there are Qiming flowers available at Qingfu Palace today. Shall we go and get some to make sachets?"

Shang Lingjun fastened her buttons.

"Great! I've heard for a long time that the Qiming flowers at Puji Temple are famous. Now that I'm here, I have to go and see how beautiful they are."

Qiming flower is the flower of a tree on Puji Temple Mountain. This flower blooms in spring. The flowers are not very big, but they grow in clusters. They are white with light green. It is very beautiful to pick a handful and hold them in your hand.

Moreover, this flower has a unique fragrance. When made into sachets, it can enhance the aroma, calm the nerves, and aid sleep. It can even be used to cook porridge, which has a sweet and delicious taste.

Adding lily bulbs and lotus seeds to porridge creates a mild and nourishing dish that soothes the nerves and calms the stomach.

Unfortunately, the Qiming flower only grows on the mountain near Puji Temple. Its production is scarce and it is not sold to the public. The temple usually gives it to the great patrons who make offerings, that is, the pilgrims and dignitaries who donate large sums of money.

In the capital, nobles would sometimes give dried Qiming flowers as nourishing gifts, because Qiming flowers, which only grow on mountains, are said to have been imbued with the Buddha's light, adding to their sacred aura, which is why some noblewomen particularly liked them.

There are even rumors that adding Qi Minghua to food can prolong life. Of course, this is just a folk rumor. Anything with the aura of "Buddha" will always be spread like a myth by the people.

But with this rumor, Qi Minghua became even more popular.

After quickly finishing their breakfast, Shang Lingjun and Qingzhi headed towards Qingfu Palace. Qi Mama had just finished taking Qi Minghua's attention when she saw Shang Lingjun and looked surprised and suspicious. She quickly hid behind a pillar to observe secretly.

Shouldn't this little prostitute be secretly dealt with by Old Madam Wei? How come she's still out strolling around?

Moreover, she had a faint smile on her face, chatting and laughing with Qingzhi as if nothing had happened.

No, this isn't right!

Mother Qi frowned. No, she had to go back to find Madam immediately!

In a side room,

Mother Qi returned hurriedly, placed the basket full of Qi Minghua flowers on the table, and said anxiously:

"Madam, I just saw that little hussy, Shang Lingjun. She was chatting and laughing with Qingzhi, receiving Qi Minghua in Qingfu Palace. You see... this is not what we expected!"

Qu opened her eyes abruptly, which was also quite unbelievable.

"Why didn't the old woman punish her?"

In order not to give anything away, Madam Qu and Mama Qi have not shown their faces at all in the past two days. They are convinced that something must have happened to Shang Lingjun, so they are just waiting for news from that side.

Unexpectedly, Shang Lingjun was not only unharmed, but also went to collect Qi Minghua while chatting and laughing with Qingzhi.

Qingzhi was someone close to Old Madam Wei. The fact that Qingzhi treated him this way meant that Old Madam Wei's attitude towards Shang Lingjun had not changed.

How could this happen?

Qu clenched her sleeves, her eyes darkening, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.

"Let's go check if she's really alright!"

……

On the way back, there was a stone path that led through a small grove. Qu Shi, leading Qi Mama, blocked Shang Lingjun's path with unfriendly expressions.

Shang Lingjun stopped in her tracks, thinking to herself, "Oh dear, what a small world!"

She raised an eyebrow and gave a normal greeting with a slight smile:

"Oh, it's Third Sister-in-law. Are you on your way to pay your respects to your mother-in-law?"

Seeing Shang Lingjun's attitude, Madam Qu hesitated for a moment. She still didn't know the specifics of what had happened that night, so she decided to test the waters first.

"I haven't been able to take care of my mother-in-law these past few days. Is she doing well?"

Shang Lingjun nodded slightly. "Everything is fine."

Ms. Qu frowned slightly, as if she didn't believe him and asked again:

"And what about you?"

Shang Lingjun laughed.

"I am doing well. I go to bed early and get up early every day. After eating vegetarian meals, I accompany my mother-in-law to pray and chant scriptures. When I have free time, I play chess. During these days living in this Buddhist holy place, I am immersed in the Buddha's light day and night, and I have gradually let go of my hatred. Anyway, those who bullied and humiliated me have been punished, so what else do I have to hold on to?"

She stared at Qu's almost embarrassed face, blinked, and then said:

"The temple is truly a place for self-cultivation; it makes one's mind so much more open-minded. Third Sister-in-law, don't you think so? Have you... come to terms with it?"

Shang Lingjun's smile remained serene and innocent.

Qu's brows instantly darkened, and a cold, fierce aura was suppressed in the corners of her tightly pursed lips. Could she not hear the hidden meaning in Shang Lingjun's seemingly gentle words?

Even Qi's mother looked displeased; that little harlot...

Who bullied or humiliated her?

She then asked who had received their just deserts.

A twisted smile appeared on Qu Shi's lips as she stepped closer to Shang Lingjun.

"The word 'retribution' is well used. Those who do evil deeds will be punished; it's not that they won't be punished, it's just that the time hasn't come yet. Right now, Seventh Brother is seriously injured and bedridden, so Seventh Brother's Wife must keep herself pure and upright."

Qu Shi now guessed that it must have been those good-for-nothings, Li Wei, who ruined things. Not only did they fail to encounter Shang Lingjun at all, but they were also caught red-handed by Old Madam Wei's men.

Otherwise, how could Shang Lingjun be here all intact? And even dare to be so smug and arrogant in front of her?

Laugh, laugh, if it doesn't work the first time, she has other tricks up her sleeve.

Let's see if she'll be able to laugh again!

Shang Lingjun's eyes changed slightly, and the fake smile on his lips gradually faded.

"Qingzhi, go outside and keep watch. I need to have a private talk with Third Sister-in-law and don't want to be disturbed."

Qingzhi hesitated for a moment, but seeing Shang Lingjun's unusually stern expression, she had no choice but to obey and leave to guard the intersection.

Few people come along this path, and at a glance, the surrounding area is completely visible; no one passes by now.

Shang Lingjun knocked around to make sure no one was there, then took a deep breath, a wicked glint flashing in her eyes.

Qu narrowed her eyes slightly. What could this little harlot possibly have to say to her?

Did Li Wei succeed or not?

She was unsure again.

Qu gave Qi's mother a wink, and Qi's mother immediately sneered:

"What's wrong, Seventh Madam? Did I hit a nerve? I knew you were a fickle woman who couldn't stand being alone. You can't be anything good if you can so readily throw yourself into the arms of another man in just one day. I'm afraid your body isn't even pure anymore!"

Qu pretended to scold him.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Lingjun is Seventh Brother's new wife. Seventh Brother is paralyzed and bedridden, so Lingjun's body is naturally still clean."

Mother Qi shook her head.

"That's hard to say, Madam. Seventh Master is already suffering greatly from his illness. We can't let him suffer such a humiliation. Whether it's true or not, this old servant can find out by examining him..."

Qi's mother grabbed at Shang Lingjun's arm menacingly, wanting to see her virginity mark!

Shang Lingjun watched the mistress and servant's back-and-forth with a half-smile. When Mama Qi reached for her, she dodged, bypassed Mama Qi, and slapped Madam Qu hard across the face.

Snapped!

Shang Lingjun wanted nothing more than to jump up and beat up that old hag, Qu Shi, for daring to provoke her with words like "self-discipline" when she was unharmed.

Shang Lingjun slapped Qu Shi's face with all her might, channeling all the anger of this life and the hatred of the past into this one blow.

Qu Shi never expected Shang Lingjun to suddenly hit her, but the stinging pain on her face told her that she had been hit by Shang Lingjun!

Mrs. Qu's eyes widened in shock, almost popping out of their sockets. Mrs. Qi was also stunned, as if she had seen a ghost, and for a moment she even forgot what she was supposed to do.

Qu's chest heaved violently, her face instantly contorted with rage. At this moment, she no longer cared about her dignity; being slapped by a junior was a great humiliation!

"You little whore! I'll tear you apart!"

"Let me help you, madam!"

Mother Qi also charged towards Shang Lingjun with bared teeth and claws, looking extremely vicious!

[Huo Chuan, I can't beat them both, it's your turn!]

Shang Lingjun shouted in her heart.