Chapter 800: The Sisters' Plan to Capture Him

Shang Hongchen didn't go to look for her sister; her sister Shang Hongxue came to find her.

The two went aside, avoiding Tianlian Zhenren; Tianlian Zhenren was tactful and did not join in.

As for the sisters' conversation, she—referring to Tianlian Zhenren—was not suited to intervene; she hoped her disciple would be a bit smarter, not refuse everything, and nod when appropriate.

Her future was basically at Longshe Shan; she could not return to the Heavenly Heart Sect.

Tianlian Zhenren also knew she could not go back; if she did, she would be suspected. She knew her senior brother Tian Xin Dao Ren too well—he could not feel at ease with her, nor trust her—and returning would bring no good outcome.

These days, she had figured it out; staying at Longshe Shan was fine, but she couldn't stay forever—she needed a reason to remain, and Shang Hongchen was the best reason. This disciple had encountered a good opportunity; if she didn't seize it, she might spend her whole life like this and would surely regret it forever.

As her master, she must certainly facilitate this step, help her disciple take that step, and not miss the opportunity over a trifling inner pride and dignity.

"Hongchen, my disciple, you ought to… nod; Hongxue has come to find you, surely to talk about this matter—don't be muddle-headed."

Tianlian Zhenren gazed deeply at their backs, sighing with emotion.

Shang Hongchen looked at her sister, whose gait had eased considerably; she wanted to show concern, but recalling her master's words, she could not bring herself to speak—after all, such a topic is hard to broach, touching on another couple's life, and as an elder sister she could not interfere.

Shang Hongxue noticed her sister's hesitation and said directly, "Shang Hongchen, if you have something to say, just say it—between us sisters, what is there that cannot be spoken?"

"The elder sister has changed; before, she would say whatever she wanted, without reservation or excessive hesitation."

Time truly can change a person.

Shang Hongchen stared at her sister, hesitating for a long time, then asked, "Hongxue, are you all right?"

Shang Hongxue blinked, understood what her sister was asking, her face flushed slightly, and nodded, saying, "I'm fine."

"I see you seem injured—did he strike you?"

"No, Shang Hongchen, please stop thinking that Chuyang gege is violent—he's fine; it's just that my body isn't strong enough, so this happened."

Some things Shang Hongxue cannot tell her sister directly, not even if she is her biological sister.

Those bedroom matters are her secret with Chuyang gege.

Some words must be spoken only in the bedroom; unless Shang Hongchen becomes one of her own, she cannot say them.

Otherwise, Shang Hongxue will not say those things.

"Don't overthink; some things you will understand naturally after you experience them."

Shang Hongxue grasped Shang Hongchen's hand, her eyes blazing.

Shang Hongchen seemed to realize something, thought of something, and tried to pull her hand back, but Shang Hongxue held it tightly, so she could not withdraw it.

"Elder sister, what do you think of Chuyang gege?"

As soon as that question was posed, Shang Hongchen knew exactly what her sister was thinking.

"This biological sister actually wants to… do that kind of thing—isn't that too crazy?"

"Hongxue, I am your biological sister—how could you?"

Flustered, she could not utter the rest of her words.

Shang Hongxue laughed and waved her hand: "What's impossible? Shang Hongchen, you're a good sister; this doesn't interfere with our relationship with Chuyang gege. Chuyang gege is fine, and he will have many women around him."

"Right now only Qi Ruohua is with him, but later there will certainly be other women approaching him."

"Rather than let outsiders benefit, it's better to—"

Shang Hongxue firmly gripped Shang Hongchen's both hands, staring straight at her elder sister.

Shang Hongchen's eyes flickered, continually avoiding her sister's gaze.

She dared not meet her sister's eyes.

"Shang Hongchen, you still haven't answered my question?"

Shang Hongchen continued to evade, choosing to avoid the topic.

But Shang Hongxue would not let her evade; if she didn't answer properly, she could not let her leave.

Finally, Shang Hongchen could not break free and said, "Shang Hongxue, can't you stop pressuring me?"

"You know, between him and me it's impossible; I broke off the engagement back then, so I can't turn back."

"I have my pride, I have my dignity, I cannot—"

"Chuyang is my sister's man; even if she regretted it, she could not turn back."

"To snatch her sister's man, if it got out, the impact would be bad."

"The Shang clan also cares about face; their parents would certainly not allow such a thing to happen."

"This matter is impossible—from the start, it was impossible."

Shang Hongxue didn't mind: "As long as you nod, Hongchen, everything else is no problem; I can take care of it."

"The parents will agree; they arranged for you to go to Longshe Shan—did you think it was merely to let you take refuge?"

Shang Hongchen fell silent.

She had not previously thought in this direction, but later she increasingly felt her parents' approach was problematic.

The more she thought, the more wrong it seemed; it appeared her parents harbored the same mindset.

"Impossible—father and mother could not possibly do that; they—"

"All right, Shang Hongchen's heart has already decided; further struggling is pointless."

Seeing her sister's inner resolve broken, Shang Hongxue immediately said, "Elder sister, my good sister, Chuyang gege is excellent, strong in all respects; follow her, and you can watch Chuyang gege together with me, keeping those outside women away from him."

"From now on, you will help me govern Longshe Shan and become its mistress together."

"Your sister needs your help; as long as you nod, I will persuade Chuyang gege on that side."

"Regarding this elder sister, Chuyang has no thoughts whatsoever."

Shang Hongxue also knew that if she made a move, there would certainly be no problem.

"A good sister delivered to his door—would Chuyang gege possibly refuse her?"

"Indeed, she could not bear it alone; left with no choice, she would do this."

"Qi Ruohua and they are not at Longshe Shan; even if they were Chuyang's women, to her they could be of no help."

Only this sister is the only one who can help me.

"I..."

Shang Hongchen hesitated, wavered.

She didn't know whether to accept or refuse it, thinking of her master's words, and also thinking of her parents.

Then there's Chen Chuyang, who is no longer the person he used to be, or rather, this man has been acting from the very beginning.

As for Chen Chuyang, Shang Hongchen's feelings are very complicated; she herself doesn't even know what she thinks.

Very complicated, very strange.

Looking at her sister's earnest face, it doesn't look at all like she's investigating her.

This good sister actually really is willing to share her man; Shang Hongchen is very... not understanding.

"Hongxue, I am your sister."

"I know." Shang Hongxue continued: "Shang Hongchen, if you follow older brother Chuyang, you will gain many benefits, your cultivation speed will increase rapidly, and everything you want will also be obtained."

"As for you, don't hesitate; if you miss this opportunity, it will truly be a mistake—if you don't refuse, I'll take it as your agreement."

Shang Hongchen raised her head, wanting to speak, the words reached her lips, but she couldn't say them.