Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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From that day on, the two concubines lost all interest in Chen Jiacheng. Who would continue to love a man who wanted to get rid of them? They both just treated him like a boss.
Chen Jiacheng himself was also busy. He was beaten down by the male lead and his spirits had been greatly diminished. So he still had to regroup.
Since Chen Jiacheng was often away from home, the three women happily raised the three children.
What could be more satisfying than spending a man’s money without him bothering you?
Several years passed in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Shining’s body was getting weaker and weaker. From the perspective of her character, she was someone who had been pulled back from the brink of death. From the perspective of her mission, she had to prepare to die at the right time.
The children were growing taller and taller. Chen Tanliang was already sixteen years old that year, and he had grown into a handsome young man. Apart from a little childishness in his eyes and brows, he looked like a young man from a distance. Chen Ruozhi was also twelve or thirteen years old, and she was becoming more and more quiet. She loved to read. While others would read a book once, she would read it over and over again and write annotations in it.
Schools were becoming increasingly standardized these days, and Chen Ruozhi happily went to school every day with her hair in two little braids. She got bored in less than a month; she had mastered the entire curriculum that would take a year to teach in just one month. There was an old professor at the school who adored her. After visiting her, he took her on as a student, giving her private lessons every week, teaching her everything under the sun, and books beyond her age.
The siblings gradually became different. Chen Ruozhi became a top student, while Chen Tanliang developed an interest in various strategies and plans, as well as the military. Chen Jiacheng often took him to his army.
On the night of Chen Tanliang’s eighteenth birthday, Jiang Shining returned to the Transmigration Bureau in her dream.
“Dear Transmigrator 154800, congratulations on completing your mission of raising offspring,” the robot said. “You will be leaving next year, so please use your last year to finish up your work.”
When Jiang Shining woke up, her heart immediately became heavy.
Life with a disability was full of inconveniences, and one would think one would get tired of this kind of life. But… Jiang Shining pursed her lips.
She was about to experience separation once again.
In the morning, the maid helped Jiang Shining change her clothes. Just as Jiang Shining sat in her wheelchair, Chen Tanliang rushed in.
“Mom! Do you think I’m handsome?”
Jiang Shining looked up and was taken aback.
Chen Tanliang had grown into a tall and upright man. He wore a blue military uniform, and his well-tailored military trousers tucked into his black boots along his long legs. The belt around his waist made his broad shoulders and narrow waist appear even more prominent. He looked energetic and incredibly handsome.
What a handsome and dashing young marshal!
Jiang Shining couldn’t help but smile, “So handsome.”
Chen Tanliang proudly took out his white gloves and put them on himself.
“My father said he would give me a military uniform when I turned eighteen, and he really did.” Even though the relationship between father and son had cooled somewhat over the years, Chen Tanliang was very happy at this moment.
After Chen Tanliang put on gloves, he looked even more convincing. Even the maids in the room blushed.
Just as the maid was about to push Jiang Shining to go to eat, Chen Tanliang took a long stride.
“I’ll do it.”
Chen Tanliang pushed Jiang Shining, and the two slowly moved forward in the corridor. It was early spring, and the courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers.
“I’ve made up my mind. I’ll give myself another five years to become stronger and better, and use that time to make everyone respect me.”
Why five years?
Chen Tanliang’s gaze was fixed ahead.
“I want to prove to everyone that I am better than my father,” he said slowly. “I want to be a better person than him.”
Jiang Shining smiled.
“You already are.”
When the two arrived at the dining room, Sun Qinling and Xu Lingxin started teasing him as soon as they saw him.
“Oh my, whose young marshal is this? He’s so handsome.”
Chen Tanliang’s ears turned red.
Over the years, he had become increasingly composed. Except when he was in front of Jiang Shining, he was always as deep and mature as an adult.
Chen Jiacheng began to truly lead Chen Tanliang to the battlefield.
What started as occasional battles against bandits and outlaws became increasingly complicated after six months. With the arrival of a foreign enemy, all factions suspended their internal conflicts and united against the common foe.
Enemies were also beginning to approach the vicinity of Dongcheng.
Chen Jiacheng didn’t want Chen Tanliang to take such a dangerous path with him. However, Chen Tanliang had already shown leadership qualities in the past six months. Several of Chen Jiacheng’s generals were already old, and only a few, along with Chen Tanliang and his adjutant, were still capable.
Helpless, Chen Jiacheng could only hand over the task to Chen Tanliang. He was extremely unwilling for his son to take the risk, but he could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger.
With a month to go before his nineteenth birthday, the young marshal returned home.
He made a special trip to meet the two concubines and his younger brother and sister before coming to Jiang Shining’s room.
Jiang Shining gazed tenderly at the young man, while Chen Tanliang knelt down beside her.
Having weathered countless storms and bloodshed, Chen Tanliang’s eyes began to redden in front of his mother.
“Mom, your son is unfilial… I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back this time.”
Jiang Shining reached out and gently stroked his face.
“Defending the country and protecting the homeland, how can that be considered unfilial?” she smiled. “Tanliang, you are my pride. But, I only need you to promise me one thing…”
“Please speak.”
“Come back alive.”
Chen Tanliang gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to agree immediately, but in the end he said, “…Aside from the two possibilities of surrendering in exchange for life or deserting to survive, my son will come back even if it costs him his life!”
Jiang Shining was utterly helpless.
“Okay,” she said. “I’ll wait for your triumphant return after you’ve won the battle.”
Chen Tanliang quietly left at the break of dawn.
He left and there was no news of him for three whole months.
Jiang Shining could no longer wait for his news. Her health deteriorated, and she coughed incessantly day and night, eventually vomiting blood. This was something that couldn’t be reported to the front lines, nor could it be told to Chen Ruozhi, who was studying with a professor in another city. Only Sun Qinling and Xu Lingxin stayed by her side, but even they were helpless.
One night, Sun Qinling stayed in her room. Jiang Shining had been unconscious for two days, but she heard the buzzing of a clock in her mind.
This was a signal that the mission was complete and you should leave immediately.
Jiang Shining opened her eyes and began vomiting blood in a daze. In the midst of the chaos, Sun Qinling grasped her hand.
Jiang Shining looked at Sun Qinling and gripped her tightly, her fingertips turning white.
She spoke in a hoarse voice, “…!”
“What did you say? I can’t hear you…” Sun Qinling said anxiously.
Jiang Shining coughed up another mouthful of blood, then said hoarsely, “Brother and sister— brother and sister!! Brother— cough cough cough—”
“I understand, I understand!” Sun Qinling gripped Jiang Shining’s hand, her voice trembling. “Don’t worry, I’m here for you. I’ll protect Tanliang and Ruozhi even if it kills me!!”
Time was up.
Jiang Yiru passed away at the Marshal’s Mansion at 11 p.m.
….
Several years later, they were reincarnated.
Jiang Shining and Sun Qinling, or rather Feng Fuman, sat facing each other, gazing at one another.
“You—” Jiang Shining began, speaking slowly, “How have you been all these years?”
Feng Fuman smiled gently.
“Great! After I got rich, I kept several young gigolos. No wonder men are so fickle. It’s so enjoyable.”
Jiang Shining felt a little helpless.
“Why are you only coming to see me now? Did you encounter some difficulties?”
Feng Fuman raised her thin eyebrows.
“It’s not like I didn’t contact you on purpose. I just got back to China yesterday! That’s fast enough!” she said with dissatisfaction. “Why do I have to come to you for help when I’m in trouble? Look at my status now, and look at yours! Aren’t you ashamed?”
“Alright, alright, you’re amazing.” Jiang Shining said with a helpless smile, “So, what exactly is Miss Feng after?”
Feng Fuman raised her chin, took a contract out of her bag, and pushed it to Jiang Shining.
“I promised to repay your kindness, and I always keep my word,” Feng Fuman scoffed. “Boss Jiang, sign me, and I’ll be here to help the poor.”
The author has something to say:
This chapter follows chapters 27 and 28.
This story may not have a villain, because the biggest boss is Jiang Shining herself (?).
I’ll never set my own agenda again. Last chapter I made that grand claim of writing it all in one chapter—I’m practically turning myself into a Shoushan stone! quq·
An author who values integrity like this deserves your attention.
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