Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!-Chapter 263 - 198: Shaoguang
Fu Xuan stayed at the residence, lacking any interest.
The subordinates beside him repeatedly advised him day after day to return home, since even staying in the Capital City, the chance of meeting the Princess was very slim.
Moreover, the Princess was already married.
But Fu Xuan turned a deaf ear, insisting on staying there, even when his old father sent a letter threatening to sever their father-son relationship, he ignored it.
He had to see the Princess. He suspected that the Princess’s situation was not as simple as an injury.
It all began a year ago, when the Princess passed through Xingyang on her way to relieve the disaster. Although Fu Xuan had long told himself not to bother the Princess anymore, he couldn’t resist wanting to see her and secretly followed along.
However, following her, he discovered a problem.
The Princess had become much more perceptive. Despite his mastery of Qinggong, he nearly got discovered.
The Princess had never practiced martial arts, so how could she possess such sharp intuition?
Fu Xuan wanted to investigate further, but the Princess had already increased her defenses, placing people at every blind spot, ensuring nothing could escape notice.
This was not something the Princess of old could have been aware of.
He had personally witnessed the Princess’s body being possessed by others, which made him worry.
He had sent letters about this matter to the Empress Emperor, but the reply only assured him that the Princess was fine.
This only made him more concerned, for the Princess’s abnormal behavior was so apparent, yet why were the Emperor and Empress indifferent?
Throughout the year, he had tried numerous times to meet the Princess, only to be turned away for various reasons.
This time, the Princess’s injury caused such a stir, as if a hidden hand was manipulating everything, disrupting the world.
It reminded Fu Xuan of the Princess’s odd behavior.
He couldn’t believe the Emperor and Empress, and Wen Ranchen wouldn’t have noticed this; it could only mean the Princess’s abnormality was condoned by them.
And whether this consent was forced or voluntary was unknown.
He must see the Princess again.
Only by confirming the Princess’s safety could he be at ease.
"Fu Xuan!"
Fu Xuan was planning how to infiltrate the Imperial Palace when he heard a familiar voice at the entrance.
The only people who could enter directly without notification were the Emperor and Empress, or...
"Elder sister?! You’re okay?!" Fu Xuan suddenly stood up from the stone bench in the courtyard, looking at Shen Jingxian, unable to hide the smile on his face.
He quickly walked to Shen Jingxian’s side, studying her thoroughly without touching her.
The more he examined her, the more his smile faded, his heart gradually growing cold.
However, Shen Jingxian did not notice Fu Xuan’s change; she was blushing and had a quickened heartbeat from being called elder sister by Fu Xuan.
"Yes, I’m fine. Fu Xuan, are you well?" Shen Jingxian asked gently, concerned for Fu Xuan, raising her head, her eyes only able to see the man before her, unable to accommodate anyone else.
Fu Xuan should have been happy being looked at with such eyes, but he only felt despair.
It’s this woman again, her again, so where is the elder sister? Where did the real elder sister go?
Fu Xuan remained silent, but his gaze turned cold.
He looked toward Shi Wang behind Shen Jingxian, a person he had seen in childhood, the most skilled guard by the elder sister’s side.
Could this guard not have noticed the elder sister’s abnormality?
Or was he being controlled?
As Fu Xuan stood stiffer, unsure of what to do, Shen Jingxian suddenly said to Shi Wang behind her, "I want to talk to Fu Xuan alone."
Shi Wang nodded and disappeared from sight.
Yet Fu Xuan could see Shi Wang’s actions clearly. Shi Wang didn’t go far, just observing close by, likely unable to hear the conversation, but ready to act immediately to stop any disturbances.
Fu Xuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar Princess before him, lightly saying, "What do you want to say."
Shen Jingxian sensed Fu Xuan’s attitude, feeling somewhat disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her emotions, regaining a smile on her face, "I hope you can accept this."
Shen Jingxian opened her hand, revealing five pieces of candy.
These five candies were ordinary, lacking any lavish appearance or packaging, even the color was simple and unadorned, yet they made Fu Xuan’s pupils shrink.
Five candies were the amount given to him by the Princess during their first meeting.
Why would this woman know? Wasn’t the memory between her and the Princess supposed to be disconnected?
"The Princess was seriously injured and should have died; I healed her wounds. To thank me, the Princess agreed to give her body to me for two days. She knew I had unfinished desires... As for these five candies, the Princess told me if you don’t believe my words, showing you this will assure you I’m not lying."
Facing the Princess, she revealed the truth word by word, and each word shocked Fu Xuan more.
The Princess... seriously injured... should have died?
So now, has the Princess died and come back to life?
Honestly, if Fu Xuan hadn’t seen the Princess suddenly transform into another person right before him, he would have thought the Princess before him was mad.
But now he knows the person before him likely isn’t lying.
"Who are you?" Fu Xuan asked the woman before him, although she used the Princess’s body, he couldn’t bring himself to call her elder sister.
"I... I don’t know either."
Fu Xuan: ...
"What’s your name and surname?"
"Name? I don’t have one. Fu Xuan, can you give me one?"
The person in front became excited, and the elegant Princess’s body turned endearingly cute due to her silly movements, losing all semblance of a noble Princess.
But perhaps because she said she saved the Princess, Fu Xuan found himself not entirely resistant.
More importantly, those five candies were probably a message from the elder sister hoping he would treat this person well.
Just as the elder sister once saved him while he was young.
"What kind of name do you want?"
"It doesn’t matter as long as it’s chosen by you."
Fu Xuan inexplicably found these words familiar.
Wasn’t this the line he used to sweet-talk women during his youthful, rakish days?
No gift matters, only the fact that you gave it to me...
Fu Xuan recalled his embarrassing history, goosebumps rising all over.
He quickly shook his head, clearing his mind of chaotic thoughts, "Is there anything you wish to do?"
"Hmm... yes, I want to see the peach blossoms with you."
"Why do you want to see peach blossoms?"
"The Princess told me that peach blossoms symbolize love, and I really want to see what a tree full of love looks like."
"Can you and the Princess... communicate?"
"Originally, no, but after the Princess was injured and became weak, her soul was unstable, enabling her to speak with me."
Fu Xuan didn’t anticipate receiving an answer to everything he asked, feeling momentarily at a loss to describe his feelings.
How innocent... and naive. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Not at all like the previously malicious demeanor.
"Upon the fleeting moment of late February, envy shallow splashes deceitfully form paths. Let it be called Shaoguang, how does that sound?"
