Chapter 91: Qing Chan

Shen Yian’s gaze flickered between Shen Muchen and Qing Chan, his eyes burning with intense curiosity.

In the original story, Qing Chan’s fate was truly tragic. She deeply loved Shen Muchen, even to the point of being somewhat submissive. She didn’t dare to fight for or ask for many things just to stay by his side.

In order to find the elusive method of changing the fate of Shen Muchen, she listened to the words of the Weeping Old Man and ventured alone to Beyond the heavens, unaware that the demonic cult had already set up their Heavenly Net trap.

Qing Chan was captured by the cult, forcing Wanfa Zhenren to personally rescue her in Beyond the heavens. However, he was outnumbered and eventually died in front of Qing Chan.

The demonic cult had long ago planted a demonic seed in Qing Chan’s womb. With her father’s tragic death before her, the overwhelming resentment successfully activated the seed, turning her into the cult’s vessel. After using up her value, she was made into a corpse puppet after death, just like her father.

The story that followed was quite melodramatic. The plot continued well into the middle and later stages, with Shen Muchen still unaware that his master and beloved junior sister had died, until the Weeping Old Man brought their corpse puppets to cause trouble.

Upon learning this, Shen Muchen first cried, then raged, and finally went berserk.

In the three-against-one battle, the Weeping Old Man was nearly torn apart by Shen Muchen’s bare hands, leaving two corpse puppets to escape in a panic.

After burying Master Wanfa and his junior sister, Shen Muchen cried his eyes blind and his black hair turned as white as snow overnight. He hated the Demon Cult, hated God, and hated this world.

He became a demonic star, wanting to bring chaos to all living beings and destroy the world.

At this point, to save the world and all living beings, Gu Ruoyi and her protagonist team appeared.

After a brief battle, Shen Muchen was inevitably defeated. The protagonist team suggested sparing his life but stripping him of his powers.

Gu Ruoyi stepped forward and gave a kiss to him in public – which was a true act of defying fate. After that ,Shen Muchen successfully reformed himself and joined the protagonist team!

As Shen Yian recalled the original story to this point, his smile suddenly became a bit forced.

Why was he recalling these unpleasant details? None of this had happened yet – wasn’t this tantamount to cursing others?

“We…” Shen Muchen was at a loss, truly not knowing how to answer this question.

On the contrary, Qing Chan behind him couldn’t even hide her red and hot little face with the thin gauze, and her fingers were hooked together helplessly behind her.

Taking a deep breath, Shen Muchen looked at the newlyweds in front of him with a hint of envy in his eyes, and said seriously: “I will give Achan a proper status.”

Brother, what a character!

Shen Yian suddenly felt like he had found his people.

So you’re a pure love warrior too!

If this situation continues, the Crown Prince faction might as well delist from the market.

The situation with the second and third brothers was unclear, now only the King of Song faction and the Fifth Prince faction remained in the market.

Could it be that the Seventh Prince was secretly listing?

A terrible thought flashed through Shen Yian’s mind. After all, in the original story, the Seventh Prince Shen Luoyan was practically invisible, and the author seemed to have forgotten about him, never mentioning him again.

Thinking about the old man’s words yesterday, it was truly terrifying upon careful consideration.

At the same time, Qing Chan’s beautiful eyes widened and turned red instantly when she heard the words. She had never dared to hope that she could gain a proper status by Shen Muchen’s side.

Even becoming a concubine in the future seemed beyond her expectations.

Her status in the martial arts world might be prestigious, but in Tianwu City, it was quite awkward.

She hid her identity and became a eunuch. Only after entering the palace did she realize that the martial arts world and the court were two completely different worlds.

Even the renowned Taiyi Sect of the martial arts world might not hold much weight in the imperial court.

If Shen Muchen wanted to consolidate his power and ascend to the throne in the future, he would have many choices for the position of Crown Princess, but it certainly wouldn’t be her.

She and the Taiyi Sect were merely stepping stones to help Shen Muchen ascend the throne. Becoming his hidden, dirty sword was probably the best fate she could hope for.

A new emperor ascending the throne naturally cannot afford to leave any blemishes.

The dirty sword must be cast far away, or even completely melted down.

The excited light in Qing Chan’s eyes instantly dimmed. Shen Muchen, in front of her, didn’t notice the change in her expression.

However, Shen Yian and Ye Liyan saw it clearly.

Shen Yian sighed. Another girl with low self-esteem, alas~

Ye Liyan gently pressed her cherry lips together, wanting to say something to Qing Chan, but obviously, this wasn’t the right time or place.

“Big brother, I understand your situation to some extent, but I believe in you,” Shen Yian affirmed with a firm tone.

“Thank you,” Shen Muchen nodded, silently putting on his mask.

Qing Chan came back to her senses, carefully reaching out to brush away a few strands of hair caught under the mask.

“Big brother cares more about you than his own fate or that position.”

“Changing fate is already going against heaven. Everything has its rules. It’s best to go with the flow naturally. Don’t let it become an obsession that ends up harming yourself and big brother. This is my advice to you.”

Qing Chan’s hand trembled, instantly realizing that the voice in her mind was Shen Yian’s transmitted thought.

How did he know about these things…

But that limping old monk she met on her way back from her sect said he could…

“Big brother, we’re planning to go look at some furs over there, so we won’t disturb you anymore.”

Shen Yian smiled brightly, taking Ye Liyan’s small hand and preparing to leave.

He could sense that everyone was running out of things to talk about, and staying would only make the atmosphere awkward.

Those words were his act of goodwill. Whether Qing Chan listened or not, he would still leave a backup plan.

To avoid the original plot being recreated in another way, he certainly didn’t want to find himself opposing Shen Muchen in the future under the pretense of saving the world.

If this couple could work out, he would be happy for them.

Giving a wedding gift and attending a feast wasn’t bad, was it?

“Alright, we’ll take a look at some earrings then,” Shen Muchen’s eyes flickered slightly as he nodded in response.

Having said what he wanted to say, he seemed to feel a bit lighter.

“Achan.”

“Your… Highness.”

Their eyes met, and Shen Muchen gently pinched Qing Chan’s reddened earlobe. “I’ll keep my word. I’ll give you a proper status.”

He would do it, even if it meant giving up his position as Crown Prince, which was merely a title.

“Qing Chan believes… Your Highness.”

Qing Chan’s voice trembled, and she couldn’t help but glance at the backs of the departing couple.

The King of Chu was indeed different from the other princes, as His Highness had said. His abilities and strength matched his ambition.

On the other side, Shen Yian looked at Ye Liyan who was hesitant to speak: “If you want to say something, just say it.”

“Husband, Liyan can sense His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s love for Miss Qing Chan, but Miss Qing Chan seems very insecure, afraid to accept His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s love.”

Shen Yian nodded: “That’s right. Her love is so humble, to the point where she believes becoming a tool for my brother is her best destiny.”

“Why is it like this…” Ye Liyan seemed to see herself in Qing Chan – her former self who used to overthink, who was extremely insecure because of her eyes.

“It’s a matter of mindset,” Shen Yian chuckled lightly, pointing at his own head.

For this kind of problem, only the person who tied the bell can untie it.