After sharing a body with her husband

Shang Lingjun's expression changed slightly. "My adoptive parents."

The ancestral hall over there...

Xiao Jing was both in pain and annoyed, and at the same time, he was puzzled as to how Shang Lingjun knew such tricky hitting techniques. He remembered that he had never taught her.

He was annoyed that he had forgotten the important matter, having been so focused on educating Shang Lingjun that he had forgotten to have her go door-to-door the next day to explain the misunderstanding.

He's not a pleasant person; I need to explain this clearly.

"Brother Jing, you're bleeding! Mother, quickly send someone to fetch a doctor!"

Xie Zhaoqing asked with concern.

That vile woman, Shang Lingjun, actually laid a hand on Jinglang! If she weren't so badly injured and powerless, I would have whipped her to vent my anger!

Qu ignored him, thinking that the slut should bleed to death.

It's true that Shang Lingjun exposed this scandal, but if Xiao Jing hadn't coaxed Zhao Qing into doing that lewd thing, how could things have escalated to this point where it's impossible to salvage?

Xiao Jing waved his hand, "I'm fine..."

However, before he could finish speaking, he caught sight of the two figures at the door, and his pupils constricted instantly, his mouth trembling with panic.

"Father...Father, when did you arrive? Mother...Please let me explain..."

The next second, Xiao Jing was kicked away, flying several meters away before crashing heavily to the ground and vomiting blood.

"evil creature!"

General Xiao's face was ashen. Although his temples were already gray, his very presence exuded a chilling aura of someone who had been through many battles, inspiring awe in everyone.

Xiao Jing was so frightened that he retreated in a disheveled state.

"Father, I am truly not Huanren, and Zhaoqing is even less so Xiao Huan. She is actually..."

"Shut up!"

Qu shouted sternly to stop them, pointing at Xiao Jing and saying in a trembling voice:

"You've ruined my son, are you going to take her life too?!"

The fact that Xie Zhaoqing is dressed as a woman must never be revealed!

Xiao Jing's expression changed, and he swallowed his words back. He had a terrifying premonition that this misunderstanding would be difficult to resolve...

Over there, Shang Lingjun had already gone quite far.

Why don't you want to see your adoptive parents?

Huo Chuan was very curious.

Shang Lingjun slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. After cursing and even beating those two people today, she felt much better.

Because I don't want to argue with them.

Out of consideration for the life-saving grace, General Xiao and his wife treated her fairly well and did not mistreat their adopted daughter materially.

But one thing is one thing, and another is another. Xiao Jing wronged her so much in her past life, and she was determined to get revenge.

Upon meeting his adoptive parents, he inevitably had to listen to their words.

They are Xiao Jing's parents after all, and even if they are angry, they will still try to mediate for Xiao Jing. Shang Lingjun did not want to listen, so she refused to see them.

Huo Chuan seemed to have thought of something, "[Is Ati your childhood nickname?]"

Shang Lingjun paused for a moment, then said, "Yes."

[That sounds beautiful. The character "媞" is lovely. Your parents must love you very much. They would be proud of you if they could see you bravely rebelling.]

He said gently.

Shang Lingjun remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:

Thank you. A person who has died once is much braver than in their previous life.

Huo Chuan hesitated for a moment, but still asked.

What did you experience in your past life?

"It doesn't matter anymore. Now that I've been reborn, this life is the most important thing," Shang Lingjun said.

Huo Chuan chuckled, "Yes."

He should think that way, if he still has a chance...

You know they're not a couple, but what if they tell the truth?

Huo Chuan's voice returned to its lazy tone.

No, Xie Zhaoqing has taken the imperial examinations before. If her true gender were revealed, it would be a crime punishable by the extermination of her entire family.

Shang Lingjun narrowed her slightly dark eyes, so she only said that Xie Zhaoqing was Xiao Huan, not that she was a girl, because she didn't want to be implicated.

Furthermore, their status as "Huanren" is enough to ruin them, and might even be more effective.

It would be so offensive if this got out.

Xie Zhaoqing, on the other hand, was like a mute eating bitter herbs, unable to express her suffering.

Even if she wanted to risk everything to tell the truth, the Xie family had plenty of ways to shut her up.

Huo Chuan couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration; this woman was incredibly thoughtful.

Oh, by the way...

Shang Lingjun rubbed her throbbing hand. "What kind of fighting style was that? It looked impressive. Are you skilled in martial arts?"

Xiao Jing's nose bled and his mouth was also broken. How could Shang Lingjun, a weak woman, have such strength?

It is clear that Huo Chuan used a clever technique.

"Of course, I'm not very capable; I can barely manage to take on a hundred men."

Suddenly praised by her, Huo Chuan couldn't help but feel smug.

Shang Yaojun: [……]

One against a hundred? That's an exaggeration. This guy really knows how to brag.

Wow, you're so amazing, Chuan Chuan!

However, she should indeed thank him for his righteous "help," so let's give him a compliment.

Upon hearing the name "Chuan Chuan," even Huo Chuan, with his thick skin, couldn't quite resist.

Uh... it's alright...

Sichuan, Sichuan?

That's an interesting nickname.

"Seventh Madam, this is Qixia Pavilion next to Lingfeng Courtyard. You will live here from now on, which will make it easier to take care of Seventh Master. As for your dowry, I will have someone move it over tomorrow."

Before they knew it, Qingzhi had led Shang Lingjun to the side of Qixia Pavilion.

Shang Lingjun knew that Lingfeng Courtyard was Xie Qiye's courtyard, located south of the Xie residence. It was in a very good location, close to the eldest son's house and far away from the third son's house.

Now that she's already here, shouldn't she go and meet her future husband?

"I'd like to visit Seventh Master. Could you please show me the way?"

Shang Lingjun looked worried and dabbed at the corner of her eye with a handkerchief.

Seeing how convincingly she was acting, Huo Chuan couldn't help but chuckle and teased her:

You truly have a deep and abiding love for your husband.

He could emphasize the word "husband".

Shang Lingjun ignored his exposé and followed Qingzhi into Lingfeng Courtyard. Lingfeng Courtyard was extremely large, spacious and bright, and there was a small martial arts arena in the courtyard, but the weapon racks were already empty.

"Seventh Master is actually a martial artist," Shang Lingjun murmured.

It is indeed surprising that the sons of this scholar-official family enjoy practicing martial arts.

Qingzhi spoke up, "Yes, Seventh Master used to be highly skilled in martial arts. The imperial physician said that it was thanks to his good physique that he could have survived..."

Otherwise, he would be dead by now.

Before Qingzhi could finish speaking, Shang Lingjun already understood what she meant.

The interior decoration was simple and elegant, without too many extravagant items, but each item was quite exquisite. There were two calligraphy scrolls hanging on the wall, which Shang Lingjun recognized as being from the hand of a famous calligrapher from the previous dynasty, and were quite valuable.

The incense burning in the purple-gold incense burner carried a faint medicinal scent, its wisps rising and drifting towards the dark blue curtains, where a slender man lay.

The man had exceptionally handsome features, with a face like jade, and was incomparably elegant. He lay there quietly, his eyelashes extremely long.

Qingzhi thought it would be good for the madam and the seventh master to spend some time together, so she called the servants in the room to go out with her.

Shang Lingjun found an eight-legged round stool and sat down, quietly gazing at the unconscious Xie Yan'an. This man was her support for the rest of her life.

To be precise, it's about this man's identity.

[I actually guessed right...]

Shang Lingjun couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"What?" Huo Chuan asked.

Shang Lingjun slowly uttered four words: "Refined and handsome."