Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 298 - 231: The Real and Fake Wen Ranchen (Part 4)

When Wen Ranchen returned to the palace, Shen Jingxian was still asleep, completely unaware that someone had gone out and returned.

However, Shen Jun was wide awake, innocently staring at Wen Ranchen, "Father, did you go to make something delicious for mother?"

Wen Ranchen: ... He didn’t know how to cook anything.

During his hardest times, he ate raw meat directly, not caring much about food.

However, Wen Ranchen had gathered new information, that the Wen Ranchen of this world could cook.

Truly, not a shred of masculinity.

Though he felt disdain, Wen Ranchen didn’t directly admit he couldn’t cook and made an excuse instead, "I just went for a walk."

"Do you have something on your mind, father?"

Wen Ranchen rubbed Shen Jun’s head, "No, nothing, go back to sleep."

Feigning strength, Shen Jun heard this and didn’t ask further, snuggling back into Shen Jingxian’s arms to sleep.

Wen Ranchen watched for a while longer before laying beside Shen Jun, breathing in the unfamiliar scent nearby; he surprisingly had a good sleep.

The next day, Shen Jingxian, as usual, shirked her duties, making Wen Ranchen review the memorials to the Emperor. Wen Ranchen paused but obediently sat at the desk, picking up a pen.

Although a little rusty at first, after some practice, reviewing memorials wasn’t that difficult.

But during lunch, Wen Ranchen felt uncomfortable. Shen Jingxian kept serving him food, engaging him in natural conversation, causing his heart to flutter but also feel a bit out of place.

In the afternoon, the two went to attend court together. Wen Ranchen stood at the front, looking at Song Yan dressed in the Grand Secretary’s court clothes, a bit startled.

Song Yan, compared to the capable yet very weak person in his memory, seemed completely different.

Once the court proceedings truly began, Wen Ranchen was completely flustered.

No other reason than almost all the decisions were left to him and Song Yan by Shen Jingxian.

Wen Ranchen couldn’t help but wonder, does she really not realize she’s the Emperor?

At night, lying beside Shen Jingxian, they did nothing, yet Wen Ranchen felt his life was rich and fulfilling for the first time.

Even though reflecting on the day’s events, it was really just ordinary small matters.

Ordinary, mundane, is this what life is?

The next day, Wen Ranchen woke early but instead of exercising as usual, he unobtrusively began investigating the habits of the original Wen Ranchen.

For some reason, he suddenly felt a reluctance to leave, not knowing where the original Wen Ranchen had gone, nor whether what he was doing was right. Even if it was wrong, he would continue.

On the third day, Wen Ranchen learned to dress Shen Jingxian.

On the fourth day, he learned to make chicken soup.

On the fifth day, he learned needlework.

On the sixth day, he learned to tell jokes.

Even his gaze, initially cautious, gradually turned gentle.

Wen Ranchen began becoming more and more like Wen Ranchen.

Seeing the increasingly normal Wen Ranchen, Shen Jingxian’s earlier doubts gradually faded.

Indeed, during this period, it was just Miss Wen acting difficult.

Though she still didn’t understand what the fuss was about.

Moreover, during this time, Wen Ranchen hadn’t shared a room with her.

Until one day, half a month later, Shen Jingxian was taking a morning nap when Wen Ranchen suddenly rushed in and hugged her, with a strong scent of blood on him.

Shen Jingxian instantly woke up, all sleepiness gone. She opened her eyes, confused about how Wen Ranchen said he was fetching water but ended up like this.

"Husband? What’s wrong with you?" Did he encounter some monster?

Wen Ranchen didn’t speak, only held her tight.

After a long while, he finally spoke in a trembling voice, "You’re still alive, that’s great."

Shen Jingxian: ?

Of course she was alive, was this guy having a nightmare?

"Are you hurt? Let go of me first, call the Imperial Physician to check."

But Wen Ranchen wouldn’t let go, holding her tightly as if fearing she’d disappear if he did.

Shen Jingxian, helpless, let him hold her. Before she could gather her thoughts, she saw another Wen Ranchen carrying a basin of water through his shoulder.

Shen Jingxian: ?

As their eyes met, Shen Jingxian noticed the Wen Ranchen with the water seemed to squint, while the one holding her also seemed to sense something and let her go, turning around.

Shen Jingxian was dumbfounded, two Wen Ranchens?

What’s the situation?

Who’s the real one?

Shen Jingxian carefully compared the two Wen Ranchens, finally noticing the one with the water basin was slightly thinner.

The Wen Ranchen carrying the water seemed oblivious to the scene inside the room, naturally bringing the water in and calling Shen Jingxian over to wash her face, "Ma’am, come over."

Unexpectedly, this action confirmed for Shen Jingxian that the Wen Ranchen with the water was fake.

If the real Wen Ranchen saw her in another man’s arms, he wouldn’t remain so indifferent.

Even if he didn’t rush over to beat up the wild man next to her, he certainly would have entered the little wife mode, shedding tears to make her heartache and guilty, rather than standing here calmly and dominantly calling her over!

Looking at the one nearby, good, he was already glaring, veins popping from restraint. More importantly, even when upset, his first words were, "Ma’am, I’m fine, don’t worry."

This was the real Wen Ranchen!

Wait, if this is the real Wen Ranchen, then who is the other?

A disguise? No way, if this is a disguise, it’s too realistic.

After confirming the real and fake, Shen Jingxian’s eyes hardened, and she brought in the Guard Army.

This wasn’t a TV version of the Imperial Palace where one could call for help endlessly without anyone coming in.

Considering she could leave the palace with 250 guards as a Princess, her current residence would only have more, not fewer.

Surprisingly, the Wen Ranchen with the water basin didn’t struggle. He was easily subdued and even set the basin down properly before being caught, reminding Shen Jingxian to remember to wash her face.

Shen Jingxian: Thank you very much.

After subduing the fake Wen Ranchen, Shen Jingxian ignored him and called in the Imperial Physician to check on the real Wen Ranchen.

The Imperial Physician examined him carefully, took his pulse, and then reported with a colorful expression, "To report to Your Majesty, the Imperial Husband has no external injuries, and his body is unharmed."

Implying that despite appearances, there was nothing wrong.

Shen Jingxian nodded, dismissing the Imperial Physician.

In her mind, she recalled how Wen Ranchen returned covered in blood initially but with no wounds.

Is there a connection?

"Ma’am." Wen Ranchen whimpered as he crawled over.

Shen Jingxian embraced him, patting his head, "Mm, I’m here."

Wen Ranchen held Shen Jingxian tightly, as if trying to meld her into his very being.

Recalling Wen Ranchen’s earlier words,

’You’re still alive, that’s great.’

What did it mean?

"Where have you been all this time?" Shen Jingxian asked.

Wen Ranchen didn’t answer immediately. Holding her for a long while, he softly said, "I got lost and ended up in a place without you."

"A place without me?"

"Yes, a place without you, or Yunyi."

Shen Jingxian’s heart tightened, about to speak when the Guard Army that subdued the fake Wen Ranchen reported, "To Your Majesty, the Imperial Husband... the thief just captured did not use a disguise."

Shen Jingxian: ?

No disguise, then who is this in her arms???