Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 266 - 201: Gossip from Mother

Under the patient explanation of the Empress Emperor, Shen Jingxian finally understood the current situation.

During the time of her death, all countries except Yunyi either voluntarily offered their lands to become part of Yunyi, or were beaten badly by Wen Ranchen and forced to join Yunyi.

Oh, and also, there were no small number of small countries persuaded to surrender by Song Yan, even Dongwu Country was persuaded by Song Yan.

Shen Jingxian’s mouth was very tired, because she was too shocked and hadn’t closed it since just now.

Dongwu Country... the women’s status in that country is extremely delicate, and Song Yan could actually persuade them to surrender? Incredible.

"By the way, the last emperor of Dongwu Country seemed to want to marry Song Yan as his wife and was rejected." The Empress incidentally shared a piece of gossip with Shen Jingxian, her face full of emotion, "I heard Song Yan already had a husband and willingly wanted to be the lesser one."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor’s alarm instantly blared, and he hurriedly exclaimed loudly, "Madam, the Empress cannot, at least should not."

After hearing this, the Empress clicked her tongue in front of Shen Jingxian, and then continued with other gossip.

Shen Jingxian confirmed, it was indeed a click.

However, she was particularly curious.

"Mother, who was the last emperor?" Could it be Mu Yuan? She remembered that this brother seemed keen on being the emperor.

"It was a prince found only two years ago, named Li Yan, whom you have met."

Shen Jingxian’s eyes widened, unbelievable.

The Empress continued to tell Shen Jingxian about the events that happened while she was away.

Because Shen Jingxian left too suddenly, the Emperor and Empress couldn’t accept it for a while, especially the Empress, who had thought several times of committing suicide, but held on with the belief in revenge. To lure the enemy into a trap and expose the hidden people, they concealed Shen Jingxian’s true condition, allowing Song Yan to disguise as Shen Jingxian and represent her in all occasions.

Song Yan’s every move was very much like Shen Jingxian, sometimes the Empress couldn’t even tell the real from the fake.

Sometimes when the Empress looked at Song Yan, who was indistinguishable from Shen Jingxian, she couldn’t help but wonder if this was all a conspiracy of Song Yan, who killed her daughter to replace her.

But not long after, Song Yan found her and told her not to worry.

"My only wish is to fulfill Her Highness’s unfulfilled wish. After it’s all over, I will naturally go to Her Highness."

Song Yan had already resolved to die, the Empress could see this. One can fake any emotion, but cannot fake the calmness in the face of death.

This was when she truly began to trust Song Yan.

The Emperor and Empress originally thought that Song Yan appeared as the Princess only to find the murderer, but later they realized that the things Song Yan wanted to do were far beyond that.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Empress, I only wish to fulfill Her Highness’s final wish."

The final wish, always the final wish.

Song Yan never mentioned what the Princess’s final wish was, but by this time, the Emperor and Empress had more or less guessed it.

That day, Song Yan kneeled in front of the palace and told the Emperor and Empress her thoughts. She wanted to achieve accomplishments as a Princess, she wanted to leave a heavy mark of the Princess’s name in history, she wanted the world to always remember Princess Yi Fen.

Song Yan also said, the Princess would always be the Princess, and Song Yan would just be Song Yan. If she broke this vow, she would accept any punishment without complaint.

The Empress was narrating from a third person’s perspective, but Shen Jingxian had felt very uncomfortable from just now.

She had hoped that Song Yan could live her life free from anyone’s shackles, unrestrained, and able to do what she wanted, but it seemed like she had inadvertently put other shackles on her.

She knew what Song Yan wanted to do.

Song Yan wanted to ascend to the throne as the Princess, to make Yi Fen’s name eternal, and after accomplishing everything, she would, as in the dream... commit suicide.

Song Yan, as a person, would disappear forever, just as she said, "I will naturally go to Her Highness."

Shen Jingxian suddenly felt very fortunate, it was good that she woke up now, otherwise, if she came back in two years, there might be nothing left.

At that time, when she suddenly told Song Yan she wanted to be an Empress, it was just to give Song Yan something to think about, to let her feel her ambition, so that after her death, Song Yan could carry her legacy and govern the country well together.

Unexpectedly... it went a bit off course, but it wasn’t a big deal.

In the dream, it was the destruction of the world, and now it’s the unification of the world... it seems not wrong either.

"When did Yunyi unify the world?" Shen Jingxian felt she needed to sort things out a bit, if Song Yan and Wen Ranchen hadn’t returned yet, then it should only be unified not long ago.

"Right after that triumphant report," the Emperor said with a smile, "even the heavens are happy for Yi Fen’s awakening."

Shen Jingxian: ...

No, no, no, perhaps just the opposite.

The heavens probably wouldn’t want her to live.

However, would Wen Ranchen give her a slash when he comes back? Shen Jingxian remembered those emotionless eyes in her dream and felt a bit scared.

She decided...

"Mother, I want to write a letter to Brother Chen and Sister Song Yan to let them know I’m safe."

The Empress nodded, "That’s the right thing to do, they are very worried about you."

Someone immediately prepared pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, and Shen Jingxian found that these people were all unfamiliar faces.

Speaking of which, since she woke up, she hadn’t seen her maids appear.

"Mother, my maids..."

"They are on the front line."

Fro...Front line?!

It took Shen Jingxian a while to process, right, her maids weren’t actually maids, they were the Hidden Guard.

Shen Jingxian picked up the brush, the Empress naturally helped her grind the ink, and while grinding, continued chatting with her about gossip.

The Emperor was keeping watch on the side, looking somewhat idle.

"Among your maids, is there one named Xiao Qi?"

Shen Jingxian nodded, "Yes, she’s a good child."

The Empress also nodded, "Indeed, she is a good child. In recent years, she single-handedly dealt with many political enemies of Yunyi, greatly helped Song Yan, and made significant contributions. When she returns, if she wishes, I can find her a position in the Internal Affairs Bureau."

Oh! Amazing, Xiao Qi!

Shen Jingxian began to write, but after picking up the pen, she couldn’t get a word out for a long time, her face turning red from the effort.

So much to say, she didn’t know where to start, whether to apologize first, or report her safety first, or act silly?

It was really difficult.

The Empress saw Shen Jingxian’s state, smiled faintly, and continued to tell her gossip.

For example, Shen Ming got involved with Song Yun again.

Would Song Yan, who already held the title of Duke and had a voice in court, accept such grievance?

She immediately wrote a divorce paper to dismiss Shen Ming.

This matter was indeed Shen Ming’s fault, and the Emperor and Empress, feeling guilty towards Song Yan, did not stop it.

But the Prince Rong Mansion would not allow a man who had been dismissed to inherit the throne, and the title of Princely Heir was given to a concubine’s son.

Shen Ming found that without the position of Princely Heir, and without his wife’s influence, even his fair-weather friends wouldn’t bother with him anymore, and even those who had been his lackeys could step on him. Even Song Yun changed, disdainfully mocking him that without the Princely Heir title, he was nothing.

It was only at this time that Shen Ming realized that everyone only liked him for his title, except for Song Yan.

Currently, the plot has reached the stage where Shen Ming refuses to acknowledge the divorce and follows Song Yan on expeditions in a bid to make her change her mind.

Shen Jingxian listened intently.

Thrilling, truly fitting for a strong female lead.

Wait for Song Yan to return, and ask her for the details!

She chatted with the Emperor and Empress until evening, and when Shen Jingxian returned to her sleeping quarters alone, she finally felt like writing a letter.

She spread open the paper, dipped her brush in ink, and began to write.

To my dearest husband:

After a long dream, everything is well, awaiting your return.

Good! Finished the next letter!

To my dear Sister Song Yan:

It’s been a long time since we’ve exchanged greetings.

Today, as we gathered in the garden, the cold frost had not yet dissipated, I hope you will add more clothes to guard your health.

It has been two years since we last met, and now it feels like a dream. There are many trivial matters. I heard that during the Wanchao Festival in February, the fragrances are rich, and when you return, I invite you to enjoy it together.

At that time, let’s bring good wine, sit on the stone bench, chat about three thousand affairs, and not return until drunk.

The triumphant news from the border has arrived, I hope you return safely soon.

Yi Fen.