Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!-Chapter 179 - 149: The Warmth and Coldness of People

Shen Jingxian naturally remembered her agreement with Wen Ranchen.

Back then, in a moment of impulsiveness, she agreed to marry Wen Ranchen when he returned. At that time, she had a mindset of letting things be, thinking that since there seemed to be no hope in changing the plot, it wouldn’t hurt to promise Wen Ranchen. Yet now, being directly asked by him, she felt guilty instead.

Moreover, she hadn’t expected Wen Ranchen to return so quickly.

From what she’d read in novels, those noble children who ventured to the border to protect the country certainly wouldn’t achieve fame in less than three to five years.

But how did it happen so quickly for Wen Ranchen?

It hadn’t even been half a year; when she went to the Northern Land, she already heard people calling him General.

Indeed, experiences between people don’t translate, and the settings of different novels are the same.

Some people struggle for ten years without achieving anything, while others make a round trip to the Northern Land and return as Generals.

Even the rule that one couldn’t return to the capital without a summons seemed unable to restrain Wen Ranchen in the slightest.

Shen Jingxian looked away, her hand unconsciously clutching the quilt, speaking faintly, "Of course, I remember."

Wen Ranchen opened his mouth, but still felt shy to directly ask that question. Reflecting on his straightforward confession of love to the Princess, he found it unbelievable.

Thinking it over, he chose a more tactful approach, "Does Your Highness still wish so now?"

Shen Jingxian clearly knew what Wen Ranchen was asking; instead of answering directly, she asked, "Why do you want to marry me?"

Shen Jingxian knew the original text; she knew Wen Ranchen wouldn’t fall for her just for her looks, and understood he wasn’t one to act on emotions. Everything he did was calculated, including treating emotions.

When Wen Ranchen initially asked if he could marry her, her first reaction was surprise, followed by fear. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

She had considered that maybe the unbreakable plot curse would see a breakthrough in Wen Ranchen, but she didn’t dare believe it, fearing that it might turn out to be a vain hope.

In the original text, the one and only person in Wen Ranchen’s heart was Song Yan, not her. For him to suddenly say he wanted to marry her, the biggest possibility Shen Jingxian could think of was an ulterior motive.

After all, she had slept for so long, and she knew nothing of how Wen Ranchen spent those years. What if... Wen Ranchen reverted to how he was in the book?

This made Shen Jingxian uncontrollably wonder about Wen Ranchen’s motive for wanting to marry her.

Was it to destroy Yunyi Country like in the original text, or did he have other purposes?

Wen Ranchen couldn’t see Shen Jingxian’s face clearly, and he didn’t dare to look. Despite his usual eloquence, he now feared he might not be able to express his feelings properly.

As he tried to organize his thoughts, Shen Jingxian lifted her head and looked at him earnestly, "Tell me why you want to marry me."

The girl leaned slightly against the bed; under the glow of the setting sun, her pale skin seemed to gain a warm tint, like a crescent moon gaining a halo, like a flower tree covered in snow, she looked graceful and elegant, gentle and poised, charming beyond words, beautiful beyond comparison.

Wen Ranchen was momentarily entranced, staring at Shen Jingxian, unable to find words.

Watching Wen Ranchen stare at her without distinguishing his emotions, Shen Jingxian thought she might have hit a sore spot of his.

Indeed, Wen Ranchen had ulterior motives for wanting to marry her.

"If you don’t wish to say, that’s fine too..."

"I want to say it."

Before Shen Jingxian finished her words, she suddenly heard a voice from the side. The voice indeed sounded like Wen Ranchen, but it differed from his usual tone, making Shen Jingxian unsure if she heard correctly. She had to ask once more, "What did you just say?"

Wen Ranchen took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Your Highness, Ranchen appreciates that you remember my little habits."

I don’t like sweet things, but since the Princess likes them, all the snacks in Yi Fen Palace are quite sweet. The desserts that are delicious to the Princess are difficult for me to swallow, but there’s much difficulty living in the palace, and I didn’t want to bother over mere appetite, so I never showed it.

That day, I wasn’t feeling well, and dining with the Princess revealed my stance. I heard the Princess ask me in confusion, Brother Chen, don’t you like sweet things?

I denied it, but the Princess saw through my insincere words. From that day on, there were far fewer sweet pastries in Yi Fen Palace.