Soul Transformation: My Husband Became a Completely Different Person After Waking Up
Soul Transformation: My Husband Became a Completely Different Person After Waking Up ~ Chapter 46

Chapter 46  

Xu Lianqiao didn’t notice when the rain had started, but a delicate mist began to rise from the ground, slowly enveloping the surroundings.

A raindrop fell from the eaves and landed on the wind chime by the door, producing a muffled sound.

Xu Lianqiao’s eyelashes fluttered as she slept, her brow furrowing slightly, and she seemed to be waking up.

In her dream, she was trapped in a sea of fire. Just as she felt hopeless, Brother Ning rushed in and saved her without thinking about his own safety…

She vaguely remembered Brother Ning picking her up and running out of the burning house, holding him tightly, and then crying heavily…

Ning Yuan gently rubbed her back and softly reassured her that everything was okay.

Thinking about it now, Xu Lianqiao felt a bit embarrassed, but also a sweet feeling, like hearing birds singing in the mountains after rain.

“Ah Qiao, Ah Qiao.”

Still a bit sleepy, Xu Lianqiao heard Ning Yuan’s voice, turned her head, and slowly opened her eyes.

“Brother Ning…” she said, her voice hoarse.

The smoke from the fire had choked her badly, and even now, Xu Lianqiao felt as if something was stuck in her throat.

“It’s okay, Ah Qiao.”

Ning Yuan gently stroked her head, his eyes full of concern.

Ah Qiao had been asleep for two days, but not peacefully. She often had nightmares…

He was really scared… scared she’d be trapped, scared she wouldn’t be able to escape the nightmare.

Seeing her awake, Ning Yuan finally felt some relief.

“Yeah,” he said softly.

Although her voice was still hoarse, Xu Lianqiao smiled faintly.

“I saw you in that fire, Brother Ning. You like me, right?”

After everything that had happened, Xu Lianqiao realized she wanted to live happily every day with Brother Ning. She didn’t want to have any regrets in the future.

Coincidentally, a ray of sunshine shone through the window at the end of the bed, and Ning Yuan’s heart finally felt like a cloudy sky was clearing.

“Yeah,” he replied.

Actually, she hadn’t asked quite the right question…

He just liked her.

Once she got the confirmation, Xu Lianqiao relaxed, then wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest.

“I also like Brother Ning very much. I want to be with you forever.”

This was the first time Xu Lianqiao had clearly expressed her love for someone.

Ning Yuan relaxed, as if he couldn’t believe his ears. Then, something inside him seemed to burst forth, and at last, a flower bloomed toward the sun.

He also held her tightly.

“Brother Ning, me too.”

He wanted to spend his life with Ah Qiao and grow old with her.

“Brother Ning, it turns out you were in Jiang Huai’s body before. Everyone said Jiang Lian was up to no good… He really hates Jiang Huai.”

After their heart-to-heart talk, Xu Lianqiao shifted to a more serious topic.

Ning Yuan wasn’t surprised.

The last time he went to the inn as Jiang Huai before returning to his own body, he had a feeling someone was behind the trouble.

Later, when Jiang Huai was accused, Ning Yuan had some suspicions.

“It’s okay, he can’t cause trouble anymore.”

Ning Yuan’s eyes darkened when Jiang Lian was mentioned.

He couldn’t forget that Jiang Lian had wanted to die with Ah Qiao.

Originally, he hadn’t wanted to get involved with the Jiang family’s affairs, but since Jiang Lian tried to drag Ah Qiao into it, he couldn’t let that happen.

“I just feel a little sad,” Xu Lianqiao said, pursing her lips.

“Jiang Lian told me that I had saved Jiang Huai before.”

Xu Lianqiao almost forgot about it, but when Jiang Lian mentioned it, she had some vague memory of it.

She remembered meeting someone who was drowning at Wat Pho before.

She also remembered that Brother Ning had jumped into the water and saved the person.

She knew Jiang Huai had fallen into the water before. She had stayed at the Jiang Mansion for over a year and knew a little about Lu Siqing’s mother and Jiang Huai.

But at that time, Brother Ning had told her that the two people they rescued were fine, and the reason she didn’t go to Jiang Huai was because of the person’s thoughts at the time.

It turned out… she hadn’t rescued everyone that day.

Ning Yuan stroked her back to comfort her.

“Ah Qiao, will you blame me?”

Xu Lianqiao shook her head quickly.

“I wouldn’t blame Brother Ning for anything you did.”

She knew well that Brother Ning was just trying to protect her.

“I was just thinking that after everything, I’ve finally evened the score with Jiang Huai…”

She no longer owed him any debt for saving her life.

She felt much lighter now.

From now on, she only owed Brother Ning her gratitude.

She wanted to fall asleep again… with her head resting half-raised, a smile in her eyes, like a pool of spring water slowly bubbling up.

“Brother Ning, it’s so nice to have you here.”

Ning Yuan gazed at her, lost in thought.

It’s good that she was willing to act so affectionately with him.

_

At one point, two major events occurred in the capital.

First, the King of Zhenbei stormed into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion in a rage. He not only searched the house but also kidnapped Jiang Huai, the prince of Xuanwu Marquis.

Second, Xuanwu Marquis Mansion was preparing for a funeral the next day…

The eldest son of Xuanwu Marquis had died in a fire in the suburbs.

The coincidence of these events led many to suspect a connection.

Many began secretly whispering that the death of the eldest son of Xuanwu Marquis might be linked to King Zhenbei.

King Zhenbei had died after breaking into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion. How could it not be connected?

It was rumored that it was because of a woman…

But why did he die?

Who knew that he was actually the older brother of Prince Xuanwu, not Prince Xuanwu himself?

The rumors spread rapidly.

Naturally, they reached the emperor’s ears.

“General… there is a decree from the palace, asking you to come into the palace.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Ning Yuan brushed the dirt off his clothes, which were stained when he fed the foal earlier.

“General, is it because of the Jiang Mansion incident?”

Yang Pingwei was worried. After all, they were in the capital, not the northwest, where family politics were less complicated.

He was anxious that the general might be summoned to the palace to answer for his actions.

“Don’t worry.”

Ning Yuan remained calm.

He knew that if he broke into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion, trouble would follow.

“But there are rumors that you killed Jiang Lian. If you go to the palace now…”

When Jiang Lian was mentioned, Ning Yuan’s expression changed.

He coldly snorted and said, “Anyway, the rumors outside aren’t wrong, so let them continue talking.”

After all, it was a fact that he killed Jiang Lian, and he would not deny it.

After arranging for someone to take care of Xu Lianqiao, Ning Yuan went alone to the palace.

_

In the imperial palace, in the royal study.

The emperor had a headache looking at the memorial in his hands.

He rubbed his forehead, took a sip of tea, and remembered what the Queen Mother had said.

Her words were clear and simple—he should use this incident as an opportunity to reduce Ning Yuan’s military power.

However, if things weren’t handled properly…

They could cause trouble.

He was not a foolish emperor who only cared about power struggles.

Although he had been on the throne for many years and was wary of Ning Yuan and his son, he still hadn’t recklessly moved against the northwest.

Just as he was thinking about this, Tong Zhen entered and informed the emperor that Ning Yuan was waiting outside.

When Ning Yuan entered, the emperor looked him over.

He really resembled his father.

“No need for formalities.”

Even though the emperor had said this, Ning Yuan still knelt down.

“Wei Chen[1]a formal way of referring to oneself. has come to apologize.”

“Are you talking about your trespassing into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion?”

Although everyone knew about Ning Yuan breaking into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion, the emperor still didn’t know why he had done it… Did he know Jiang Huai personally?

Ning Yuan’s actions couldn’t be hidden, nor could he hide that he had gone out of the city that night.

Although everyone was speculating about the truth, to avoid further rumors, some things needed to be addressed first.

“I broke into Xuanwu Marquis Mansion three days ago to find my sweetheart.”

“…”

The emperor was at a loss for words.

“Sweetheart…”

The emperor repeated the word, thinking he might have misunderstood it.

“But I remember you told me you didn’t have a sweetheart.”

“This is the reason for my apology. I deceived Your Majesty.”

The emperor was momentarily speechless. How could he speak so casually about deceiving the emperor?

But as an emperor and elder, he decided not to dwell on it too much.

The emperor frowned and asked, “Who is your sweetheart? What is the connection between your sweetheart and Xuanwu Marquis Mansion?”

He was a little irritated.

In contrast, Ning Yuan was calm.

He had kept Ah Qiao hidden because he didn’t want her to bear the pressure.

But after everything that had happened, he couldn’t keep it quiet anymore.

When he saw Ah Qiao in the sea of flames, he felt completely helpless, like all his strength had been drained.

That was the first time he felt so desperate.

He never wanted to feel that way again.

“My sweetheart is the eldest daughter of Uncle Pingcheng’s Mansion, Xu Lianqiao.”

The emperor had never heard of Xu Lianqiao’s name…

Even Uncle Pingcheng didn’t remember her much.

“What does this have to do with Jiang Huai?”

Ning Yuan sighed inwardly, not wanting to introduce Ah Qiao in this way.

Ah Qiao is Ah Qiao, and she is not anyone else’s.

At this moment, the chamberlain stepped forward and whispered something to the emperor.

The emperor frowned after hearing it.

“…”

Jiang Huai’s ex-wife…

“I met a girl from the Xu family eight years ago.”

“She was the woman I wanted to marry a year ago.”

“…”

The emperor didn’t know how to respond. It was all too confusing.

Ning Yuan briefly explained how he had met Xu Lianqiao a year ago and how their initial meeting was a mistake.

He left out details about what happened after he returned to the capital.

He simply said that after hearing that she and Jiang Huai had reconciled, he wanted to fight for her again.

He didn’t care about his reputation.

But he didn’t want Ah Qiao to be mocked by others.

“I have great admiration for the eldest daughter of the Xu family, and I hope Your Majesty will approve of this.”

References

References
1 a formal way of referring to oneself.

Vyl[Translator]

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