The Demon Concubine of God

Chapter 464 Can Change People's Memories at Will

The pleasant memories gradually brought Chu Yanqiu back to normal. When Shen Wen sent him back to the Duke of Ji's mansion, he was even able to communicate normally with Shen Wen.

Chu Yanqiu held Shen Wen in his arms, reluctant to part with her, unwilling to let her go. He said, "Since the most fearsome thing has been destroyed, the Blood Talisman has been destroyed. Why don't you stay with me through thick and thin? Would you agree to this request? Wouldn't it be better if we shared joys and sorrows? Even if the Immortal Ancestor wants us to die, we can just be a pair of lovebirds who share the same fate. If we think like this, wouldn't we be fearless?"

Shen Wen really wanted to agree to his request, but she knew perfectly well that the Immortal Ancestor's goal was never for them to die a quick and painless death.

The two looked at each other, their eyes locked in a gaze that would be unbearable to witness.

In the end, Shen Wen withdrew her gaze, steeled herself, turned around, and said to him with her back to him, "This time won't do. I still have some things to finish. I'll agree to your request after I've done them."

Chu Yanqiu sighed helplessly, his face full of doting affection, and said, "Then you have to keep your word and promise me to finish what you need to do as soon as possible."

Shen Wen couldn't bear to turn around and look at his pitiful face, so she could only nod heavily and say, "I promise you, I will finish it as soon as possible."

Then she started to walk, and that was it.

After taking a few steps, he heard Chu Yanqiu say behind him with deep affection, "If you don't come, I will go and bring you back. Anyway, we are destined to live and die together."

This was the third time he had said they would die together. Shen Wen didn't dare linger and quickened her pace to leave. She thought to herself, "This is probably the kind of tragic romance that people in ancient times had."

Shen Wen returned to Prince Rui's residence just as it was time for dinner. Since Prince Rui had regained consciousness, Shen Wen, as the woman beside him, could not help but go and inquire about his affairs.

Shen Wen went to Prince Rui's bedroom, where Prince Rui was sitting alone at the kang table, drinking wine.

He was slightly tipsy, and with his eyes blurry, he saw Shen Wen standing in front of him. He smiled and waved to her, inviting her to come and drink with him.

Shen Wen sat obediently opposite him, took the wine glass he was offered, smelled it under her nose, and took a small sip.

Prince Rui was very pleased. He said, "Isn't this wine delicious? This cup isn't very big, so let's drink the whole cup."

Then he lay comfortably on the bed and said, "Drink it, you'll sleep better at night." After saying that, he started snoring the next second.

Shen Wen raised himself up and looked at him seriously for a couple of minutes. Although he suspected that he was faking it, he thought that this was how he usually was. He would drink a few cups of wine and then lie down on the couch for a short nap of ten minutes or so. After waking up, he would be full of energy again and do whatever he wanted.

Shen Wen got out of bed and called in the maid who was guarding outside to serve him, while he slowly returned to his room with his hands behind his back.

Shen Wen asked for dinner and then went back to bed to sleep. She was exhausted from doing so much during the day. If it weren't for her stomach rumbling, she wouldn't have even wanted to eat dinner. She then collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep.

The night passed quickly, and the next morning, Shen Wen got up as usual and found that there were an unusually large number of maids serving her this time. There were six maids who brought water to wash her face, help her change clothes and comb her hair, and there were also maids waiting outside with food. In total, there were more than a dozen maids.

Shen Wen sensed something was wrong. She stood at the door and asked, "I don't usually like having so many people serving me. What's going on today?"

The maid standing closest immediately bowed and replied, "Replying to your question, Miss, it was the Prince who instructed us to serve you. The Prince told us to treat you with the same respect we would show him. From now on, half of the power in this Prince's mansion will belong to him, and the other half will belong to you."

Shen Wen didn't care about that, but she was increasingly unable to understand this Prince Rui. On the surface, it seemed that this prince was very infatuated with her and doted on her in almost everything, but only she knew that his true purpose was probably to devour her whole when she let her guard down.

She had encountered countless people with twisted thinking like Prince Rui in her past life. He had been involved in almost every case she had handled. It was funny to think about it now. She, who had always been an observer, had one day become the target of his scheme. How could Shen Wen not be aware of this sense of crisis?

Shen Wen asked the maid, "What is the prince doing right now?"

The maid replied, "Reporting to Miss, I heard that there is a large-scale rebellion outside the Prince's mansion. Our Prince, who commands a large army, is currently in his study directing troops and handling state affairs in order to drive the rebels out of the city."

Shen Wen frowned upon hearing this.

"Rebellion is rampant?"

Has the capital already descended into such chaos? Could it be that Lord Shen's troops have already reached the capital so quickly?

Shen Wen didn't dare to delay any longer. After she got dressed and washed up, she had the maids put breakfast on the table and then sent them all outside.

Shen Wen watched as the maids filed out one by one, closing the door behind them, before quickly pulling up the surveillance screen. When she saw the streets of the capital, just as the maid had described, filled with chaos and fighting, Shen Wen's doubts deepened.

She carefully observed the differences between the two groups and gradually identified which side each group belonged to.

Shen Wen was shocked!

Surprisingly, the majority of the troops were Jianghu soldiers from Xiliang City and the private army of Prince Rui's mansion. The others were unfamiliar, and their behavior suggested they were unlike any other forces seen in recent days. However, Shen Wen could deduce that one force consisted of troops from outside the Great Jue Kingdom, while the other was the private army of various princes from the Southern Provinces. These private armies of princes were easily identifiable; their weapons and armor were the best and newest. This meant that this particular force of princes was also under Prince Rui's command.

This?

What is Prince Rui up to? He's released so many troops; it seems he's plotting to seize the throne.

Shen Wen didn't even have time to eat a bite before he immediately opened the door and rushed out.

Since we don't understand Prince Rui's intentions, we might as well meet him face to face.

Shen Wen quickly arrived at the door of Prince Rui's study. A servant announced her arrival, and soon the door opened. Prince Rui himself came out and pulled her into the room.

Prince Rui pulled her to sit down at the table before saying, "There have been frequent battles outside lately, you must not have slept well, right? I know you are timid and afraid, but don't worry, I'm here for you. Just stay here in the palace and I promise you that no one can take you away."

Shen Wen looked bewildered, but she seemed to be grasping at some clues.

Shen Wen continued, "Then tell me, Your Highness, who exactly is trying to take me away?"

Prince Rui laughed and said, "I know you must think that my emperor nephew is trying to take you into the palace, but that's not the case this time. It's the third young master of the Ji family, Chu Yanqiu. This person is really powerful, both in terms of his own cultivation and his status in the martial arts world and officialdom. He also has the support of Xiliang City, the support of Ji clan nobles from other countries, and the support of disciples from immortal sects. It would be really difficult for me to defeat him if I were to oppose him. But since he dares to covet you, we have no choice but to fight each other."

Prince Rui held Shen Wen's hand and gently patted the back of her hand, saying, "Don't worry, we still have trump cards to play. Fortunately, I told you about the blood talisman in advance. I plan to summon most of the blood talismans to the mortal world today. In this way, the situation between our two sides, which was originally evenly matched, will immediately turn in our favor."

Shen Wen became more and more confused as he listened.

But then she suddenly sensed something.

She remembered clearly that a few days ago, when she was trapped at Chu Yanqiu's place, something similar seemed to have happened.

Recalling Chu Yanqiu's strange behavior each time he interacted with her, it was as if someone who was acting out the original script suddenly changed the script the next day.

Thinking of this, Shen Wen dared not think any further.

If that's really the case, then it means that Yu Chi Lian has the ability to change people's memories at will, which is truly terrifying.

Shen Wen maintained his composure and matched Prince Rui's emotions.

Another question puzzled Shen Wen: Prince Rui had just said he would summon the Blood Talisman Army to deal with the forces under Chu Yanqiu's control.

This is wrong!

Yesterday she clearly blew up all the blood runes in one round, so how could there still be a blood rune army at his command?

Shen Wen couldn't help but ask him cautiously, "Your Highness, are you going to summon the Blood Talisman Army to deal with the rebels in the city?"

Prince Rui nodded and said, "This is the only way now."

Shen Wen asked, "Then how will Your Highness summon the Blood Talisman army?"

Prince Rui said, "Of course it's using the Soul Fire. What, girl, have you forgotten? I just gave you the Soul Fire Ring yesterday."

As he spoke, he raised his hand, grabbed Shen Wen's hand, and held it up in front of them, saying, "Isn't this the one you're wearing on your finger?"

Then he silently recited the summoning incantation, and shook his two tightly clasped hands back and forth several times.

Then, an incredible and bizarre scene unfolded.

In the blink of an eye, several fierce-looking blood talismans appeared in the previously empty room.

Shen Wen was completely stunned, her mouth agape as she stared blankly at the blood.

She stared at everything in disbelief. Because she was stunned for so long, Prince Rui next to her waved his hand in front of her eyes and called her name several times.

Shen Wen barely came to his senses, glanced at Prince Rui as if by reflex, and then kept his eyes fixed on the blood talismans.

Prince Rui thought she felt that these few blood talismans were not enough to defeat the tens of thousands of rebel troops outside, so he said, "Little girl, don't worry. Of course, I won't just summon these few blood talismans to fight the enemy. The rest of the blood talismans are outside the house. If you don't believe me, I'll take you outside to see."

Then he pulled Shen Wen to the door and opened it for her to see outside.

The moment Shen Wen pushed open the door, what came into view was an army of blood runes, as neat and orderly as a military force. From the steps down, the entire courtyard was densely packed with blood runes.

Prince Rui thought he could finally put the little girl's mind at ease, and he even smiled ingratiatingly as he looked at Shen Wen's expression.

To his surprise, the girl wasn't as relieved and at ease as he had imagined. Instead, she shook her head repeatedly in disbelief, muttering, "Impossible... How could this be? There must be some details I haven't guessed. My memory is never wrong, my intuition is never wrong, there must be some details I haven't figured out..."

Seeing her acting so erratically, how could Prince Rui not be worried? He quickly pulled her into his arms, stroking her back and comforting her, saying, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid," while repeatedly ordering the servants to quickly fetch a doctor.