Chapter 72: Chapter 68: A Heartless Man Cannot Live

Shen Jingxian listened to Wen Ranchen’s words, her body trembled. Why did she feel something was off?

Could it be that in the six years she was absent, Wen Ranchen, who has suffered various misfortunes, has now blackened again??

Oh! No!

How could she accept such a result? Once the male protagonist blackens, she would surely be doomed without a doubt, dear friends!!

Wen Ranchen is simply a madman in the original work.

Because his father was too cold-blooded, letting him live a life worse than pigs and dogs for ten years, he vowed to destroy what his father cherished the most.

Since his father cherished the high throne of the King and the people of this world, Wen Ranchen wanted to usurp the throne, cause chaos in the world, and make that cold-blooded man watch the broken mountains and rivers in agony.

To usurp the throne, to destabilize the world, Wen Ranchen donned a mask. After capturing the Princess’s heart, he captured Song Yan’s heart, treating everyone as pawns.

In the end, the mountains and rivers broke, Wen Ranchen committed suicide, leaving Yunyi leaderless to be devoured by neighboring countries.

Indeed, although Wen Ranchen is the male protagonist and Song Yan is the female protagonist, the male and female leads do not end up together in this book.

Song Yan knew Wen Ranchen was using her, but she enjoyed it because only then Wen Ranchen treated her differently.

Wen Ranchen knew Song Yan loved him, but what of it? There were many women in the world who loved him, but such love was useless to him; he had long lost his heart.

Perhaps when he died, he felt a difference towards Song Yan, but this small difference could not change his end.

A person without a heart cannot live.

And then the male protagonist died, the female protagonist ended up with the suitors who loved her.

This way of writing, where one tree dies but a forest is gained, made the book filled with wails but still within acceptable range.

Shen Jingxian has always been a fan of the female protagonist; naturally, she could accept it.

But the premise is that she is watching, not being watched!!!

Combining her understanding of Wen Ranchen, there were only two possibilities in this situation.

One is that she has changed the plot, Wen Ranchen is no longer the ultimate black-hearted character in the original who only wants to destroy the world.

Two, Wen Ranchen has started planning to destroy Yunyi, deliberately choosing to be closer to her instead of the female protagonist to gain her heart!!!

Clearly, in Shen Jingxian’s analysis, the second possibility is evidently greater.

She began to fear, no no no, absolutely not!!

If that’s the case, didn’t the things she did earlier make it even more convenient for Wen Ranchen to play the emotional card?

Shen Jingxian didn’t want to draw conclusions so early, but she truly lacked confidence. Since Shi Wang’s sudden disappearance, she felt herself being so small in the flood of the plot. No matter how she struggled, she seemed stuck in the same place, unable to move.

Even a character like Shi Wang could disappear into thin air, just because there was no such person in their vicinity in the plot.

Then… will all the differences she makes in the future disappear into thin air?

Shen Jingxian instinctively gripped Song Yan’s hand, but Song Yan thought she was afraid of Wen Ranchen, strengthening her own thoughts. She said to Wen Ranchen, “Whether to count as an outsider isn’t for Young Master Wen to decide. Your Highness, what do you think?”

Song Yan’s intention behind asking this question was simple, akin to, as long as the Princess gives me a bit of affirmation, I will then take you to wander the world.

But Shen Jingxian… felt nothing.

Seeing both of them looking at her, Shen Jingxian, following the principle of dealing a stroke to everyone, after “careful deliberation,” resolutely made the first step to break the plot!

“Why don’t we go for a walk together?” The Little Princess’s voice was delicate, as if afraid of being rejected, somewhat timid.

If you want to harm me, no way! This Princess will not bear any responsibility arising from choices. If forced to choose, her answer is! Anything goes!

Shen Jingxian believed that Wen Ranchen wanted to get close to her because he already blackened and wanted to make a move. As long as Song Yan was there too, he’d have to somewhat consider the balance of using two women simultaneously, at least not doing anything excessive today.

In the best scenario, she could even safely return to the Imperial Palace today.

Yet she didn’t expect Wen Ranchen, upon seeing her cautious appearance, would immediately feel pained. Since childhood, the Princess was always bright, lively, and bold in his heart, never showing a timid side.

He rushed too quickly.

Together… then together.

As long as he could be with the Princess.

“Okay.” Wen Ranchen said with a smile.

The smile concealed his true feelings, yet those eyes clearly reflected the Little Princess’s figure, and her alone.

Seeing Wen Ranchen agree, Song Yan also didn’t hesitate, “Your humble servant will accompany Your Highness.”

Even though Shen Jingxian already had a premonition, when the three truly walked together, sandwiching her in between, she felt somewhat awkward.

Feeling the atmosphere around gradually tense up, Shen Jingxian had to make a gesture to assure the Hidden Guards in hiding that she was safe.

Suddenly, a gust of wind brushed by, before Shen Jingxian could react, a gentle touch and warmth came from overhead. This did not relax Shen Jingxian, instead, it heightened her vigilance.

Instinctively, Shen Jingxian turned her head, rejecting Wen Ranchen’s touch.

Wen Ranchen froze.

The face that was always adorned with a gentle smile now could not maintain it for the first time.

He withdrew the hand that just touched the Little Princess, momentarily at a loss.

At this moment, Wen Ranchen couldn’t help but wonder if when the Princess called him upon awakening was merely a hallucination.

If it wasn’t an illusion, why has the Princess changed after just a dozen or so days?

If hearts could change so easily, why do the things he’s wanted for the past six years remain unchanged?

Wen Ranchen seemed like a lost child, not looking at Shen Jingxian anymore, unsure if he didn’t want to, or dared not. He just stared at his hands, various emotions flickering in his eyes, finally, he sighed and said desolately, “It’s… Ranchen was presumptuous.”

Song Yan watched this Wen Ranchen, saying nothing.

But Wen Ranchen’s demeanor reminded Shen Jingxian of what she heard in her coma, Wen Ranchen voluntarily relinquishing the Princely Heir position to stay by her side…

However… in the original work, Wen Ranchen was also stripped of the Princely Heir position. Shen Jingxian dared not ascertain whether this was the plot correcting itself.

As Shen Jingxian wavered, memories of Wen Ranchen crying by her bed when she awoke suddenly surfaced in her mind. That… should have been sincere.

Inexplicably, Shen Jingxian felt guilty for her earlier evasion.

Yet facing Wen Ranchen, she was at a loss for how to apologize.

Along the way, Shen Jingxian secretly glanced at Wen Ranchen numerous times, her expression of wanting but hesitating to speak seemed very covert only to her.

Wen Ranchen ultimately couldn’t bring himself to be harsh towards her.

Just when Shen Jingxian mustered the courage to say something to Wen Ranchen once more, a pair of fair hands appeared before her.

Wen Ranchen presented an open palm to the Little Princess, revealing a few wrapped candied fruits to Shen Jingxian.

“Your Highness, it’s not your fault, don’t be upset.”

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