[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess":3,"chapter-rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-chapter-378":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: After Becoming the Villainess",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1576279,2040,"Chapter 378: Who on Earth Are You?","rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-chapter-378",378,"\u003Cp>\"Only you...\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Song Lianhe should have been moved, yet she felt nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, a bit dismissively. \"Alright, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan stared at her. \"If we complete this ceremony today, there’s no turning back. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe was getting impatient. \"So are we doing this or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Mei and the others looked over, giving the Princess Consort supportive gazes for being so bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan merely furrowed his brow. He looked at her, his voice dropping even lower. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Pang Jiliang, who took the cue and immediately cried out, \"First bow to Heaven and Earth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe took a step back, turned, and bowed to Heaven and Earth with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the cry of \"Ceremony complete,\" Zhou Cangyan still felt as if he were in a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, while bowing to Heaven and Earth with her, fragmented images had flashed through his mind—of him and her, performing this very same ceremony...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared blankly at the woman across from him. She was already signaling Da Xi with her eyes; after the bows to Heaven and Earth, it was time to be escorted to the bridal chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she was helped away by Da Xi, Zhou Cangyan’s gaze remained on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe was escorted into the bridal chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Zhou Cangyan’s room, and she was no stranger to it. The first time she transmigrated into the book, she had even occupied it by herself for many days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, she removed her headdress and cumbersome robes, then called for Da Xi to bring water. After washing up, she went straight to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill touched her neck. She looked down and saw the little blue snake, Little Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King of Ten Thousand Gu... a creature that could freely travel through one’s Eight Extraordinary Meridians. Though she didn’t know how it managed that, she still treated it with a mixture of respect and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s make a deal. I have lots of rare poisonous herbs. If you behave, I’ll make sure you have more than enough to eat from now on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Lan raised its small head, its murky gray eyes staring at her for a long while before it lowered its head again and slowly slithered away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the deal was struck. Only then did Song Lianhe dare to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, footsteps were heard from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Your Highness. On this auspicious day, may the Prince and Princess Consort live in blissful harmony and be blessed with a noble son soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reward them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Highness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking their auspicious words and receiving their rewards, the maids all dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CREAK—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was pushed open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe lay on the bed, her hands involuntarily clutching the blanket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her last wedding night, Zhou Cangyan had been summoned away by an imperial decree. This time, however, they had to face each other, which was admittedly a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The footsteps paused briefly at the doorway before heading straight to the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re not asleep, get up and eat something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe’s tightly shut eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she threw back the covers and sat up. She glanced around the room. Zhou Cangyan had come in carrying a food box and was now opening it, setting out the dishes one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GRUMBLE—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stomach shamelessly rumbled in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe didn’t hesitate. She slipped on her silk slippers and went to the table to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed her a pair of ivory chopsticks, and Song Lianhe took them naturally, lowering her head to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan removed his wedding robes and sat down across from her. He propped his head on one hand and didn’t touch any of the food on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Song Lianhe paid him no mind, but his gaze was too direct. His pale pupils held a constant look of scrutiny, as if trying to burn a hole right through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ivory chopsticks in Song Lianhe’s hand froze. She looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he said nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan didn’t pursue the question. Instead, he poured her some tea and slowly pushed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s acting too strangely.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe narrowed her eyes, looking him up and down. \"Have you been possessed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched her quietly, then said with sudden certainty, \"You’ve said those same words before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe froze. ’Have I? When?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why don’t I remember?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knock came at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the voice of a Shadow Guard: \"My Lord, there’s a decree from the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe’s brow furrowed. ’Again?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man, who had been staring at her intently, didn’t miss the slightest change in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Judging by her expression, she seems... unsurprised.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Guard urged, \"My Lord, the one delivering the decree is Eunuch Lu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe’s delicate brows knitted even tighter, a hint of worry appearing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Last time, it was to quell the rebellion in Yu State, forcing him to lead his troops out of the city overnight.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What about this time?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Cangyan was about to stand, Song Lianhe grabbed his hand, almost instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan looked down at her hand, then slowly settled back into his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan drawled lazily, \"Let him wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, we can’t afford to slight Eunuch Lu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Cangyan’s lips curled into a smirk, his tone flippant. \"Tell him that I don’t believe in interrupting a wedding night halfway! If he’s in such a hurry, he can come in here and announce it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Song Lianhe again, his gaze falling to her fair, slender hand. Only then did Song Lianhe slowly withdraw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you want me to receive the decree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because...\" Song Lianhe opened her mouth, but sure enough, when it came to the main plot, she couldn’t utter a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down with a bitter smile, took a deep breath, and said slowly, \"The Holy Emperor knows perfectly well that tonight is our wedding night. For him to issue a decree at this hour, it surely can’t be good news. Since it’s not good news, it’s best to delay it for as long as we can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What she said wasn’t unreasonable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course, Zhou Cangyan was well aware of this himself. His elder brother was probably unwilling to wait any longer...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s why he’d try to catch him off guard on his wedding day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But compared to all that, this Princess Consort of mine seems to be full of secrets.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" he said, suddenly standing up and starting to take off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe froze. \"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What am I doing? It’s our wedding night. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe hesitated for only a moment before quickly overcoming her mental barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s not like we haven’t done it before, and it’s with someone I like. I have no reason to be against it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Besides, with Zhou Cangyan’s looks and physique, I’m definitely the one getting the better end of this deal!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man who had just taken off his outer robe stood frozen in place, his gaze on her shifting constantly, his mood fluctuating along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back in the courtyard, why didn’t your tears work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe tilted her head up to look at him. ’So he really did overhear me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was quite frank. \"Because I wasn’t sure, so I was afraid it might not work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned. \"What do you mean, ’not sure’? How can you be ’not sure’ about something like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How can I explain it to him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That my ’uncertainty’ had to do with him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The rules of the book won’t let me reveal the truth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at her, Zhou Cangyan’s expression gradually grew cold. Without another word, he threw his outer robe back on, yanked open the door, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Lianhe was stunned. ’He’s leaving? Just like that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, why don’t you... ask a few more questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe with his intelligence, he could figure it out!!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Zhou Cangyan’s ears, her words sounded like a provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his back to her, he suddenly raised his hand. A powerful gust of palm wind shot forward. If Xuan Mei hadn’t appeared in time to pull her away, she would have been blasted a mile away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG! The door behind her was shattered into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pitiful door, Song Lianhe couldn’t help but shake her head helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When it comes to him fighting with himself like this, I’m truly helpless.’\u003C\u002Fp>",1451,"2026-06-06T08:32:01.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","4881a31061d478ec1e068b9c213b7d54e53b86a48c177baef0257505a05eeca6","rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-chapter-379","rebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-chapter-377",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-after-becoming-the-villainess-cover.jpg"]