FVN Chapter 67
Chapter 67
Liang Jue’s words deeply shook Shen Meng. She had always had conflicting feelings towards Liang Jue. After all, if it were about compensation, she should compensate the Liang Jue from the previous life who had been cheated of money. But what if the Liang Jue of this life also shared those memories with him?
Even though she had lived two lives, suddenly learning such a secret left Shen Meng unable to remain calm. She asked her husband, “How much do you remember about those things?”
Her question was somewhat ambiguous, as Liang Jue’s casual remark didn’t necessarily mean he truly remembered those things.
Liang Jue replied, “After Ping An was born, I had intermittent dreams. I can’t remember the small details clearly, but when Ping An wasn’t born, you wrote me a divorce letter and remarried the third prince. At that time, you sought refuge with Her Third Highness...”
He recounted the fragmented events he could recall. Some unimportant things were quite vague in his dreams, but some crucial events, such as what Shen Meng wrote in the divorce letter, the day he left the Shen family, and the day Shen Meng married Xue Ning, he remembered quite clearly.
After listening to him for almost half an hour, until he recounted how he died in the previous life, Shen Meng finally spoke up, “That’s enough, it’s more than enough.”
There was no need for further elaboration. Liang Jue remembered what he should remember. In the previous life, she died, lingering by his side as a ghost.
Now she finally had the chance to ask the question she had been longing to ask: “In the previous life, did you resent me?”
Shen Meng remained silent for a moment, then asked him, “Do you want to hear the truth, or do you want to hear a lie?”
“Start with a lie,” Liang Jue said, clearly nervous despite having asked the question already. His lips were dry, and after pursing them a few times, he managed to say, “The lie is, I would choose you without hesitation.” Seeing Liang Jue’s eyes dimmed, Shen Meng continued, “The truth is, I don’t know whom I would choose. I’m pretty sure Xue Ning wouldn’t exchange for this using the imperial jade seal, so there’s no need to face such a choice. But if I were to face that choice, I don’t know what I would do.”
She tried to force a smile, but it seemed tinged with resignation. “So, do you regret it now? After all, you chose a wife who has always been so selfish.”
Liang Jue’s expression relaxed, his eyes regained their brightness. He shook his head, “I’m glad. I’m glad your honest answer is ‘I don’t know’ rather than outright denying me.”
If Shen Meng had said she would definitely choose him and their child, he would have been saddened by her unwillingness to tell the truth. Even he would be swayed by temptation, let alone Shen Meng, who had never placed much importance on sentimental attachments.
For Shen Meng to say such words showed that she cared about him. It sounded sad, but whoever loves more always ends up at a disadvantage in a relationship.
Shen Meng didn’t expect him to say such words. She was naturally less sentimental and couldn’t place as much importance on emotions as Liang Jue did.
After carefully considering her words, she said, “The crafty rabbit has three burrows. Meng Zhai is a good lord, but people’s hearts can change. I never thought of climbing to the highest position, just hoping to leave a mark in history.”
She promised, “More than these, I know you prefer the peaceful days in the countryside. Although it’s a bit early to say this now, I promise that when I’m ennobled and appointed, it will be time for you and me to retire together.”