Chapter 1689: Shang Hongchen knows all about it, a different attitude

Shang Hongxue looked at Shang Hongchen with some surprise; according to her understanding of that Shang Hongchen, upon hearing this news he would surely kick up a fuss, either going to cause trouble for Tianlian Zhenren or seeking out Chen Chuyang to cause trouble— in any case, she would definitely not let the two of them off.

If others were with Chen Chuyang, Shang Hongchen could understand or even pretend not to see; after all, she alone could not bear her husband, so what's one more sister? It wouldn't affect her much, but if that person were her master, Shang Hongchen would certainly not agree— that's her master; how could she do such a thing? Isn't it obvious they're trying to embarrass her?

Anyone else would neither agree nor pretend not to see.

But now this matter has fallen on her, and Shang Hongchen shows little reaction— quite strange— making Shang Hongxue deeply puzzled; she stared at Shang Hongchen for a moment and asked, "Aren't you angry?"

Shang Hongchen answered somewhat bewildered: "I don't know; I was just testing earlier, I knew there was definitely something between them, but after confirming it I didn't feel angry, you know—I normally wouldn't allow such a thing to happen, after all, Tianlian Zhenren is my master, and my husband clearly knows yet still laid hands on her."

"Well, actually I know my husband's character; perhaps it was my master who took the initiative— no matter which of them started it, I… don't know how to speak of them, because I am that kind of person too."

Shang Hongchen lifted her head, looking at Shang Hongxue, and said, "Yes, she herself is that kind of person; Chen Chuyang is her sister's husband, yet she ultimately chose to follow Chen Chuyang, eating the grass of regret— compared to the master, she might be even more… shameless."

What right do I have to criticize the master, and what right do I have to blame them?

My younger sister Shang Hongxue has no objection, so what right does this latercomer have to voice an opinion? Besides, the master is indeed pitiful; being able to follow the husband might be the best choice for her— certainly better than dying outside.

"I don't even know what I feel about this myself; I only know that the master following the husband might be the best choice and the best outcome— you know, if it were the old me, I would certainly not have agreed."

"Now I have changed my mind; I am no longer the former me."

"So, my dear sister, do you know? Sometimes I am truly at a loss, not knowing what to say or how to view those two; I can only pretend not to know, and occasionally being blissfully ignorant is a kind of fortune."

Shang Hongxue couldn't help but glance at her sister twice; she never expected such a great change, that she could let go so quickly.

"Shang Hongchen, you surprise me."

Shang Hongchen waved her hand: "Forget it; not laughing at me is already good enough."

Shang Hongxue smiled: "How could I laugh at you? It's just that my husband is too charming, and Tianlian Zhenren was bewitched— that's perfectly normal."

"My husband is so good that any woman who meets him will be attracted and eventually become one of his women; I have no objection to that. You don't know how miserable I was during the days I wasn't at Longshe Shan— that period, I was truly tormented."

"If I hadn't urged my husband to come to Tianwai to find you, I might not have been able to leave my room, sigh."

"These days, Shang Hongxue has been overindulging; she really can't eat any more, can't enjoy it alone, so she must let her husband keep company with other women, while she can rest properly."

Shang Hongchen's mouth twitched: "Eating that well?"

"Hey, you're not unaware of what my husband is like; I'm also helpless. Think about it— we two can't satisfy him, so what's one more Tianlian Zhenren? Besides, Tianlian Zhenren is one of us, an old acquaintance; we needn't worry about her— it's better to favor our own than outsiders."

"Honestly, I'd like to have my husband take more concubines in our Shang Clan; that would greatly ease our pressure."

"Those other women occasionally come once, eat their fill and leave, then come again when they feel like it."

"Those women are quite clever; distant water can't quench immediate thirst, so they can only have the husband take more concubine wives— that's good for them and good for the husband."

Shang Hongxue hid nothing of her thoughts, telling them all to Shang Hongchen; after hearing her, Shang Hongchen gave a thumbs‑up: "You're impressive, Shang Hongxue— you're really something, actually wanting to help your husband take concubines."

"Hehehe, Shang Hongchen, just say whether you approve or not."

Shang Hongchen: "You're the principal wife; your word is final."

"Besides, what you said is also true— rather than benefit others, it's better to benefit my master; I say my master seems like a different person now, apparently having received a man's nourishment, and my husband really— he didn't tell me a thing, just kept it from me." Shang Hongchen complained.

Everyone knows about this except me; being kept in the dark really makes me feel awful.

Shang Hongxue explained: "Shang Hongchen, it's not that my husband doesn't want to tell you; he's afraid you'll object, afraid you'll cause a fuss— isn't that just not daring to tell you?"

Shang Hongchen rolled her eyes and said, "Do you really think I'm that kind of person in your hearts?"

Shang Hongxue nodded directly: "Exactly, you are that kind of person."

Shang Hongchen: "……"

"You've won; you're my real sister, and you truly dare to speak."

"That was the past; the present you has changed greatly, surprising me deeply. If you had realized this earlier, I would have told you long ago— then you wouldn't be constantly thinking of coming to Tianwai to look for your master." Shang Hongxue said with a smile, knowing Shang Hongchen worries about her master; if she knew Tianlian Zhenren was safe, she might not come to Tianwai.

"Hahaha, forget it— even if I knew the master was safe, I might still come to Tianwai; not coming once, I wouldn't give up." Shang Hongchen shook her head, voicing her thought: she truly wanted to come and see, but found that Tianwai seemed just the same.

One still has to stay inside Longshe Shan, unable to go anywhere.

"So how do you feel now?" Shang Hongxue asked with a smile.

"Just about the same, no difference." Shang Hongchen answered truthfully— merely that the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy is a bit richer, that's all.

"If you were given a choice, would you want to stay here or go back with us?" Shang Hongchen asked again— this is also what Chen Chuyang wants to know; before, it was because she feared she'd discover all this, so she wanted to return early, but now it seems there's no need to rush back.

Shang Hongchen has changed greatly and doesn't mind Tianlian Zhenren or Elder Xinran; thus she naturally isn't worried about them, but still she wants to ask one thing.

"Forget it— I'll still go back with my husband when the time comes; staying by his side is better." Shang Hongchen made the decision immediately: staying here is too tormenting; it's better to return to her husband's side, which would be much safer, and most importantly, having her husband nearby is what she truly wants.