Chapter 4: Meeting in Prison

Across the prison bars, Yan Huan grabbed the other person’s hand, and the two jumped up and down with unrestrained joy.

It was with great difficulty that they calmed the wild joy in their hearts, only then realizing that the woman in front of them looked somewhat familiar.

The light in the prison was dim. Earlier, the woman had been crouching in a corner, her face obscured by disheveled hair, so Yan Huan hadn’t seen what she looked like at all. Now, with the bars separating them, they could naturally see each other’s faces clearly.

This look brought another wave of excitement, almost causing her to lose her breath.

The person opposite her also noticed her appearance at this moment, her eyes widening in disbelief, and she stammered out another code phrase: “Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger.”

“Little Chicken Two Fifty!”

It was still that familiar recipe, that familiar flavor.

The Jiang Duo’er on the other side rolled her eyes in annoyance, but the joy in her heart couldn’t be concealed no matter what. The expression on her face was also somewhat out of control, alternating between sadness and joy for a while, finally settling down. Thinking of the grievances she had suffered today, tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She leaned forward and whispered, “Huanhuan, why are you here too? What kind of fate is this for us? Others transmigrate to enjoy wealth and luxury, but we come here to compare who’s more miserable?”

Jiang Duo’er was Yan Huan’s best friend in her previous life, without a doubt. They had both grown up in the same orphanage and rented an apartment together after graduation, as close as sisters. Yan Huan had been wondering what would happen to her after she transmigrated, never expecting her to appear here as well.

Meeting again in a different world filled them both with countless emotions, and they had endless things they wanted to say.

Yan Huan’s eyes also felt sore. If it weren’t for the prison bars separating them, they would have wanted to hug each other and cry their hearts out.

However, talking too much right now was inappropriate.

The setting was wrong.

Yan Huan calmed down and only then learned from the original owner’s memories that the original owner and the original Jiang Duo’er were acquaintances.

This Jiang family was right next door to the Yan family. Unlike the Yan family, a scholarly family, the Jiang family was a family of military officials. Because they were from the same hometown, the two families had a good private relationship, but the original owner and Jiang Duo’er didn’t get along.

Jiang Duo’er had a boisterous personality and had loved wielding swords and spears since she was a child. She also liked to hang out with straightforward people, and most of her friends were boys. Yan Huan, on the other hand, had only come to the capital at the age of ten and had a naturally aloof personality, so the two naturally didn’t click.

Their unusual behavior earlier had already startled many people around them. Seeing everyone looking at them with strange eyes, they chuckled awkwardly and quickly squatted down.

The two families were neighbors, and the two girls were of similar age, so chatting together didn’t seem out of place. However, the Yan family’s brothers all had puzzled looks in their eyes, not understanding why their usually homebody sixth sister would be playing with the crazy girl next door. Each of them couldn’t help but frown.

The two girls didn’t have time to pay attention to the gazes of those around them and started a new round of chatting.

When Jiang Duo’er heard that Yan Huan had even brought a spatial dimension with her when she transmigrated, her face filled with indignation. Why was it that they both transmigrated, but she had nothing, and she had almost been beheaded as soon as she arrived?

However, she immediately became happy for Yan Huan. Not only was she happy for Yan Huan, but also for herself. With the advantage of the spatial dimension, she and Huanhuan had a foundation to establish themselves in this place.

“You said your Jiang family was originally going to be exterminated? Why?” Yan Huan couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat for Duo’er when she heard this.

Like the Yan family, the Jiang family had only produced one daughter in this generation. Yan Huan had five older brothers, while the Jiang family had six. The six Jiang brothers were all pillars of the military. The Jiang family’s influence in the military was probably on par with the Yan family’s influence among civil officials.

Wait, surname Jiang, could it be…
Yan Huan’s eyes widened, and she said in disbelief, “That Jiang Lingqi wouldn’t happen to be your older brother, would he?”

Jiang Lingqi, wasn’t it because of him that the Crown Prince was deposed? Was it really that coincidental?

Jiang Duo’er replied with a resentful look, “That’s right, he’s my eldest brother.”

After speaking, she hurriedly explained, “My eldest brother would definitely not rebel. Generations of the Jiang family have died for the Heavenly Heart Kingdom. How could they betray the country?”

Yes, even Duo’er, someone who had just transmigrated, knew that the Jiang family couldn’t be colluding with the enemy. How could the emperor not know?

It was unclear whether the old emperor was simply senile or if he disliked the Crown Prince and just wanted to change the heir, thus orchestrating this whole thing. These were things neither of them could figure out.

However, as long as they were alive, there was hope. They would take things one step at a time in the future.

Seeing her tense expression, Yan Huan couldn’t help but tease, “Oh, you’ve adapted quite quickly, haven’t you? Already worrying about your eldest brother?”

Jiang Duo’er said with a solemn expression, “Huanhuan, have you ever thought about why we came here? I feel like there must be some special connection between me and the original owner, otherwise why would I transmigrate into her body specifically? And what a coincidence, we look the same and even have the same name?”

“Perhaps, we are the same person, just living in two parallel worlds. Because she encountered an accident, I appeared here to live for her. It looks like I’m living for her, but isn’t it also a kind of salvation for us?”

“Huanhuan, we grew up in an orphanage together and never experienced family affection. Now that we have such loving parents, elders, and brothers, isn’t this what we always longed for?”

After hearing these words, Yan Huan’s heart remained unsettled for a long time. Before, she had been unable to accept the fact that she had come here. Later, she had cheered up because she felt there was no hope of returning, but she had never thought about why she had appeared here.

Yes, where did so many coincidences come from?

Why was the original owner also named Yan Huan?

Why was it her who came here?

At this moment, a beam of light seemed to shine into Yan Huan’s heart, illuminating the deepest and softest corner of her soul. Perhaps, she was Yan Huan, yes, she was Yan Huan.

She turned her head to look at her several older brothers behind her, who were watching her with worried expressions.

Their eyes were filled with concern, but they still respectfully didn’t come forward to disturb them.

Her heart warmed, and she returned their gaze with a smile.

As she smiled, tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

Jiang Duo’er on the other side seemed to sense her emotions, and tears also burst forth from her eyes.

The two had laughed abruptly earlier, and now they cried just as suddenly. The brothers, who had only been silently observing them, rushed towards their respective sisters when they saw them both crying.

It was rare for the Jiang and Yan families to gather together. Apart from the inappropriate setting, the atmosphere was actually quite good. The Jiang family only lacked Jiang Lingqi, who was still at the border, while the Yan family was missing their second son, Yan Jinrong, who was away on business. The peacefulness of the two families was like a breath of fresh air in the prison at this moment.
The jailer nearby saw this and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Arriving at the Dali Temple and still acting noble, huh? I’d like to see how long you can keep up this pretense.