Chapter 1688: then translation of title

The person's demeanor had changed, a change difficult to describe in words; at first glance, you could see her change.

Shang Hongxue and Shang Hongchen had been together for so long that she was naturally the most sensitive; a glance revealed the problem. Although the previous Shang Hongchen was arrogant, even after giving birth, the maternal halo surrounding her head could not cause a major change in her demeanor, whereas now her whole person exudes a confident air.

No longer the previous defeated gloom; staying beside Shang Hongxue, Shang Hongchen's confidence was repeatedly struck, her cultivation surpassed, her strength inferior to her sister's, she could never catch up—when the sister broke through, she herself had no movement, yet when Shang Hongchen broke through, Shang Hongxue would also break through; such a gap, who could bear it?

In the end, she was on the verge of collapse, almost giving up; if it weren't for Chen Chuyang constantly guiding her, constantly helping her raise her cultivation, and Chen Qinger, that unlucky fellow, keeping her company, Shang Hongchen would have collapsed long ago.

"Yes, the change is great, she's become confident; she used to be like that again." Chen Chuyang nodded satisfactorily. It seems letting Elder Xinran train Shang Hongchen was very effective—she won't go easy on her, nor will she indulge Shang Hongchen; precisely because of that, this woman Shang Hongchen… has regained her confidence.

That continual sense of achievement truly makes one happy and fills one with confidence.

Elder Xinran naturally noticed Chen Chuyang's arrival; she was naturally excited. When she saw Shang Hongxue beside Chen Chuyang, her expression shifted, a hint of apprehension rose in her heart—after all, Chen Chuyang had told her beforehand about her matter, and Shang Hongxue already knew it, so when facing Shang Hongxue, Elder Xinran didn't know how to face her?

She had never feared anything in her life, but this time she felt a bit apprehensive and embarrassed.

Simply not looking at Chen Chuyang and not going over—this is best.

Shang Hongchen stopped fighting, smelled a familiar scent and a familiar taste; looking over, she indeed saw Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue standing not far away, watching their battle. Shang Hongchen glanced at herself—her clothes were torn in many places—she immediately returned to her room, tidied up briefly for half an hour, then slowly came out.

During that half hour, Elder Xinran felt uneasy; Shang Hongxue walked up to her and scrutinized her, that gaze was very strange.

Elder Xinran was quite impatient; it was the first time someone had looked at her like that, and with Tianlian Zhenren not by her side, she felt flustered.

Fortunately, after Shang Hongxue looked for a while, she extended her hand: "Hello, Elder Xinran, is it alright if I address you like this?"

"No problem." Elder Xinran didn't care about the title; Shang Hongxue could call her however she liked—it was her business.

After all, in name, Shang Hongxue is Chen Chuyang's principal wife, also his wife; this is something she cannot compare to, and even if Shang Hongxue calls her "little sister," Elder Xinran can accept it.

In terms of status, she is indeed the younger sister.

"These days, thank you for looking after Shang Hongchen." Shang Hongxue thanked on Shang Hongchen's behalf; as the younger sister, she naturally ought to thank her elder sister.

Otherwise, with Shang Hongchen's personality, getting her to express thanks would be unlikely.

"No need, no need, this is all I should do." Elder Xinran hastily waved her hands; she could see that Shang Hongxue surely knew all of this, she took her hand and stepped aside, speaking their private words—while Chen Chuyang was left standing to the side.

The two women quickly became familiar; after all, they were sisters, and there was no competitive relationship between them.

Chen Chuyang was very pleased; Shang Hongxue's ability was truly good, and this was one of her most outstanding traits—Chen Chuyang grew fonder of this lass.

Shang Hongchen came out, saw Chen Chuyang left standing to the side, while Shang Hongxue and Elder Xinran were whispering; Shang Hongchen blinked and asked, "When did they become so familiar?"

The two held hands while whispering; that intimacy surpassed even her own with Elder Xinran, considering she herself was the one who stayed by Elder Xinran's side, whereas the younger sister had only met Elder Xinran a few times yet was already so familiar.

Such an easygoing, instantly familiar nature made Shang Hongchen very envious; she could not manage that.

"I don't know; you went into the room a moment and came out like this—maybe they have something in common to talk about." Chen Chuyang casually made up an excuse; in fact, he understood that both were his women, and Shang Hongxue naturally had to put on the airs of a senior wife to make the younger sister obey her.

At the same time, during this period Shang Hongxue had been worn out; she definitely needed someone to share the burden, but Shang Hongchen naturally couldn't do it, Tianlian Zhenren couldn't be called either—only Elder Xinran was suitable.

Chen Chuyang rarely came to Cangzhou; naturally he wanted to accompany Elder Xinran and her companions, not Shang Hongchen.

The two finished chatting quickly; Elder Xinran wore a solemn expression, and a flush could be seen on her face—surely Shang Hongxue had said something… that made people shy, which caused Elder Xinran to react this way.

Shang Hongchen brought Shang Hongxue to familiarize themselves with the surroundings, leaving Elder Xinran and Chen Chuyang standing together; this was Shang Hongxue's deliberate arrangement, intentionally giving them private time. After Chen Chuyang saw them walk away, he gazed at Elder Xinran.

He reached out, embraced her waist, and gently said, "Missed me, my lady?"

Elder Xinran wanted to push Chen Chuyang away but couldn't; she lowered her voice and said, "My lord, Shang Hongchen is still here—what if she finds out?"

"What's there to fear? She'll find out sooner or later." Chen Chuyang gave her no chance to resist, pulling her into her room.

Night.

Shang Hongchen glanced at Elder Xinran's room, her eyes continually sweeping over Shang Hongxue's body; Shang Hongxue reacted normally, seeming not to intend to ask where they had gone, nor caring where Chen Chuyang had gone.

Unable to bear it any longer, Shang Hongchen asked, "Hongxue, aren't you curious where my husband went?"

Shang Hongxue smiled and replied, "Isn't it to Elder Xinran's room?"

Shang Hongchen blinked again, doubtful, and asked, "Hongxue, did you already know they're having an affair?"

"Right, you didn't know?" Shang Hongxue retorted.

Shang Hongchen fell silent; she wasn't stupid, she naturally had sensed something, and these days she had been very curious.

Therefore, she kept her eyes open, naturally knowing some things and forming conjectures.

"Shang Hongchen, your master—her?" Shang Hongxue asked cautiously, observing Shang Hongchen's reaction.

Shang Hongchen abruptly lifted her head, staring at Shang Hongxue: "Hongxue, you know everything?"

Shang Hongxue knew this sister wasn't stupid; she had figured it out, and she herself had underestimated her—indeed, Qinglong Daoren's reminder had been correct.

"It seems you already know—what are your feelings? Angry? Furious? Or wanting to hit someone?"

Shang Hongxue really wanted to know what she was thinking—was she… angry? Or furious? Or perhaps some other emotion?

"I don't know." Shang Hongchen shook her head; she herself didn't know what her reaction was.