SFL Chapter 56

Upon waking up, not only had she failed to enter the palace and become the beloved of the emperor, but she had also ended up in a worse situation than before. Another Sun Yanruo, who had just awakened in her body, was on the verge of madness.

She crazily threw everything in her hand at the mirror. After the clattering sound, the things scattered into pieces on the floor.

The maids of the Sun family stood outside the door, listening to the sound inside, watching their noses and their hearts unmoved.

They had no doubt that if many people outside knew about this, their young lady might not even be alive now.

Although she was still alive, she was completely imprisoned and could no longer leave the Sun Residence.

In the mirror, a hint of madness appeared between Sun Yanruo’s eyebrows, which was inconsistent with her appearance.

She stubbornly said, “This is not my fault, it’s the fault of the emperor.”

If the emperor had acknowledged her on the spot, she would have become a favored concubine long ago. How could she be like now, not only losing her freedom, but also having her body taken back by the original owner?

Sun Yanruo, who had extra memories, was not the original owner of this body. With just a little resistance, she was forced to be trapped in this body. However, she was also Sun Yanruo, but she didn’t have much sentiment about this.

“Idiot,” Sun Yanruo looked at the other herself in the mirror, giving a cold evaluation.

She thought the other her could make the emperor crazy for her, so she must have some outstanding qualities, which is why she gave up her body for the other her to ascend, expecting to reap the benefits afterward.

But she never expected that the other her would be too spoiled by the emperor, unable to lower herself anymore.

Even if her intention was to enter the Eastern Palace or seek revenge on the Wang family, she shouldn’t have acted so recklessly.

Now, she had completely cut off her own path.

Her hope of entering the palace was already slim, and now she didn’t even have a chance.

The other Sun Yanruo in the mirror pursed her lips, still unaware of what she had done wrong.

Seeing this, Sun Yanruo felt a chill from the depths of her heart. Was her true nature that of a petty person who becomes arrogant once she achieves something?

Not to mention that the current emperor doesn’t fancy her, but if he did, how blind would his eyes have to be?

Her most urgent matter now is not entering the palace, but saving her own life.

The other her dared to completely offend the Wang family in front of civil and military officials. Even if the head of the Wang family didn’t care about her, the women of the Wang family wouldn’t let her off.

To recklessly offend those who should not be offended comes with a price.

Hearing Sun Yanruo’s fear of the Wang family, the other Sun Yanruo sneered, “The Wang family dares. You should know that even the emperor hasn’t said anything to me.”

“That’s because harming you would dirty the emperor’s hands,” Sun Yanruo retorted angrily. “Just like the head of the Wang family, they wouldn’t lower themselves to deal with a woman, because compared to them, I am so insignificant that they wouldn’t even bother.”

“The reason I can survive now is that everyone thinks I’m crazy. That’s why I can survive, because no one will bother with a madwoman, not even my parents, who also think so.”

Examining her conscience, she realized that if she hadn’t seen those memories, she might have thought she was crazy too.

“So we have to learn to stay alive, even if it’s not safe at home,” Sun Yanruo said, after all, she hadn’t forgotten how the other her had died in the deep palace.

Before the Empress died, the other her wasn’t as brainless as she is now. The palace was filled with her people, yet even so, the Wang family could still reach her. This showed how weak the defense of the small Sun family was compared to the deep palace.

Sun Yanruo wanted to arrange her surroundings as securely as possible, but found that she could no longer command the maids.

Not only that, but those maids even gradually cut off her food and drink, forcing her to work with her own hands.

For her, who was born as a young lady of a rich family, this was a huge ordeal.

The other Sun Yanruo couldn’t stand it anymore. When had she ever suffered such grievance? It was Sun Yanruo who knew that this was done by Sun’s father to show those outsiders.

As long as she debased herself, those people might be more lenient toward her.

To survive, even if she was uncomfortable, she had to continue.

With one body and two souls, Sun Yanruo truly went mad when their opinions clashed.

Sometimes she called herself the beloved concubine of the emperor, and sometimes she called herself the noble consort Sun. Both souls were immersed in the peak moments of their lives. 

The maids reported what they heard to Sun’s father and mother. Sun’s father looked at Sun’s mother and asked her to take care of it.

Although Sun’s mother was reluctant in her heart, for the future of the Sun family and their descendants, she had no choice but to give Sun Yanruo a sedative and make her stop talking nonsense. Their entire Sun family couldn’t afford her crazy talk.

Afterward, Sun Yanruo was sent directly to a manor, left to fend for herself.

As time passed, Sun Yanruo was gradually forgotten by the people in the capital. Many years later, when she was remembered again, what remained in memory was a woman with wild ideas and crazy talk.

The only thing that could match her nonsense was the fact that the emperor was devoted to his empress, not Sun Yanruo, but the empress.

Countless women in the capital envied Wang Huijun, the empress.

The position of empress was originally a cold one, but because of the arrival of Yun Jingli, Wang Huijun felt true warmth.

She watched as Yun Jingli governed the world diligently, gaining the support of the people. She watched as their children grew up slowly, watched as they each married and left her and Yun Jingli step by step.

When the crown prince also had his own children, Yun Jingli, who had always been loved by officials and people, suddenly abdicated, catching everyone off guard.

After all, emperors traditionally ruled until death or abdication. It’s easy to say, but difficult to do, as not everyone can let go of such supreme power.

However, when Wang Huijun thought of the person being Yun Jingli, she felt it was not difficult to understand.

Just as Yun Jingli said, he had fulfilled his responsibility to the whole world. Now that the heir was promising, it wouldn’t be right for him to continue ruling. Would he let the capable heir be wasted and let himself dig his own grave? He wouldn’t do such a thing.

“Your Majesty, are you afraid of becoming more confused in the future, so you chose to retire early?” After Yun Jingli abdicated, Wang Huijun asked him with a smile.

“No, I just wanted to spend more time with you,” Yun Jingli didn’t admit to being confused. After all, the end of this body didn’t mean the end of his life.

Wang Huijun teased him about it, but she didn’t expect Yun Jingli to say such sweet words. This made the not-so-young Wang Huijun blush suddenly and mutter, “Smooth talker.”

Other couples become more reserved in their affections as they grow older, but her husband is different. The older he gets, the more open he becomes.

But she liked it.

As time passed, Wang Huijun was no longer as guarded around Yun Jingli as she was when she was young. She didn’t know when it started, but she found that even if she didn’t arrange for someone to be by Yun Jingli’s side, she still trusted him deeply.

As a person with strong possessive desires, Wang Huijun originally wanted to send Yun Jingli away, but she didn’t expect to fall ill before him.

She saw Yun Jingli’s face grow old, his head covered in silver threads. Even though he had become an old man now, his original intentions towards her remained unchanged. Wang Huijun suddenly remembered a bet she had made with Yun Jingli when they were young.

At that time, she didn’t have the confidence or assurance that Yun Jingli could walk with her to the end. She had already prepared for the worst in her heart.

But it was this man who used his whole life to fulfill that bet, winning it. He used his lifetime of companionship to completely soothe her inner grievances.

Like a gentle spring breeze and rain, he thoroughly rooted himself in her heart.

Now that her life was coming to an end, the feelings that had been subtly suppressed in her heart could no longer be held back and all poured out.

【Ding! Target Strategy:  Wang Huijun.

The target’s current affection level toward the host is 100%.】

Wang Huijun’s affection level was 99% before, and she only gave that last 1% until her final moments.

Once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of even a rope for ten years. Although the past wounds had long since healed, Wang Huijun still subconsciously retained a trace of distrust towards Yun Jingli.

Now, she was about to die. Who knew what the world after death would be like? Seeing that she was about to be separated from Yun Jingli by life and death, Wang Huijun naturally no longer hesitated to express her feelings.

As soon as the system’s voice fell, Wang Huijun closed her eyes.

When she opened them again, she was already being held in Yun Jingli’s arms.

Looking at the rejuvenated and handsome face of Yun Jingli in front of her, Wang Huijun’s fingertips instinctively touched his face and murmured, “Am I dreaming?”

“Just consider it a dream,” Yun Jingli smiled and said. Then Wang Huijun watched as countless golden lights surged towards Yun Jingli, but when they approached him, they became docile and gentle.

Yun Jingli introduced to Wang Huijun, “This is the Merit Golden Light, it can help you reshape your body.”

“Body?” Wang Huijun only now realized her current state, vague and ethereal, as if she could ascend to immortality with a gust of wind.

What pleased Wang Huijun the most was that her appearance had actually become younger. The handsome man was not holding an old lady in his arms just now.

Then Wang Huijun watched as Yun Jingli divided a portion of the Merit Golden Light into her body, while the other portion soared into the sky.

“Oh, the children,” Wang Huijun suddenly grabbed Yun Jingli’s arm.

She knew the Merit Golden Light was a good thing, and the first thing that came to her mind was their children.

“Don’t worry, the Heavenly Dao here has received my favor and will naturally protect our bloodline.” Even though he said so, Yun Jingli still evenly divided the remaining Merit Golden Light into several parts and distributed them to their children, one by one.

As long as they don’t go astray in the future, the Merit Golden Light will always protect them.

Wang Huijun took a final lingering look at this world before turning to follow Yun Jingli away.

If this world was her maiden home, then the world she was about to go to was Yun Jingli’s home. Yun Jingli had accompanied her in this world for so many years, and now it was her turn to accompany him.

Wang Huijun was really curious, what would Yun Jingli’s world be like?