When the Female Lead Becomes Obsessive – Chapter 54

Volume Three: Those Years I Was a Wangye

Testing One by One

Dark moon, high wind, clothes in disarray.

In this kind of scene and atmosphere, some unfathomable strange things are bound to happen.

Just like now.

Ji Chenwei desperately held onto her clothes, her hands trembling, “Your… Your Highness, this… this humble one likes… likes men.”

“…..” Wen Nuan smiled faintly, tugging at her clothes, “Preferences like these can change. Why don’t you let me take a look first?”

She still wants to see her chest!?

First touching, now looking, this Xian Wang is truly debauched and has no bottom line.

Ji Chenwei’s eyes widened, her voice cracking, “No, it won’t change! This humble one particularly likes men, and is… is really not… not interested in women, ah!”

Wen Nuan saw that Ji Chenwei was so scared by her that her eyes were rolling back. If it were “her,” she would never be so resistant to her approach.

But the scar on Ji Chenwei’s chest was so similar to hers, Wen Nuan still wanted to confirm.

“I’m not interested in women either. I just saw a scar on your chest and found it curious. If someone were injured there, I’m afraid they wouldn’t have survived.” Wen Nuan directly took a roundabout approach, changing the subject to ease the awkward atmosphere between them.

When Ji Chenwei heard Wen Nuan ask about the scar on her chest, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

So it wasn’t that she was lusting after women, but curious about why I was injured?

“This was from an encounter a year ago with a Ji Ge¹ earth-rank assassin². I couldn’t react in time, and the assassin’s blade pierced my chest. Luckily, I dodged quickly enough that the blade didn’t go all the way in, and I managed to save my little life.”

Wen Nuan was surprised that Ji Chenwei actually remembered the origin of this chest scar. In the past, when she asked about the origin of scars, “she” would always say it was a birthmark or that she had forgotten how it happened, never describing the reason for the scar’s appearance as clearly as Ji Chenwei did.

“Then can you let me see it?” Wen Nuan still wanted to confirm up close, not wanting to miss “her.” “I know a little about medicine, and my residence has some ointments for treating scars. Let me see if I can treat that scar of yours.”

Ji Chenwei was still a bit wary of Wen Nuan, afraid she would make a move on her, and hurriedly said, “No, no need. What’s wrong with a woman having a few scars? I’m not a man, this scar doesn’t affect me much. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.”

“Tsk, what? You don’t trust my medical skills?” Wen Nuan, seeing Ji Chenwei still on guard against her, feigned anger, “You don’t still think I’m interested in you, do you?”

She looked at her with disdain, “What is there about you, from head to toe, that’s worth my liking? Your chest isn’t as big as mine, your waist isn’t as slim, and your skin is rough. If I liked women, I might as well go for Lin Tinghan.”

Ji Chenwei: “……”

Although it’s true, what the Xian Wang said is too damn hurtful!

Where exactly am I inferior…

Ji Chenwei glanced at Wen Nuan. Her damp undergarments clung to her body, outlining smooth curves. Her jade peaks were firm and upright, her waist slender, and the exposed skin was as fair as jade, clearly pampered.

Those peach blossom eyes, rendered alluring and passionate by the room’s steam, held a soul-stirring charm in her brows and eyes.

Ji Chenwei shook her dizzy head, “That… that may be so, but… but it’s not quite right for two grown women to be looking at each other’s chests, is it?”

Wen Nuan raised an eyebrow, “Are you saying you want to see my chest now?”

Ji Chenwei immediately waved her hands, “Ah, ah, no, no, that’s not it. This humble one’s brain just short-circuited. This humble one wouldn’t dare look at Your Highness’s chest, this humble one wouldn’t dare…”

“Alright, stop dawdling. I just want to see your scar, I’m not going to sleep with you. What the hell are you afraid of!” Wen Nuan slightly lifted her chin, “Pull it open, let me see.”

Seeing that Wen Nuan truly wasn’t interested in her, Ji Chenwei pulled her collar open a little, revealing only the scar, “Your Highness, you… you can look now.”

Wen Nuan leaned closer, examined it carefully, and sighed, “Alright.”

Ji Chenwei is not “her.”

The scar on her body was truly just a “scar,” and upon closer inspection, there were differences between their two scars.

Although Ji Chenwei’s scar was a sword wound, its surface was rough and irregular, unlike the smooth and neat scar on “her” chest, which looked as if it had grown out of the flesh itself.

Ji Chenwei saw Wen Nuan merely glance at it, without the earlier urgency, and stammered, “Is… is that all?”

Wen Nuan glanced sideways, “What? Were you hoping for something more to happen?”

“No!” Ji Chenwei pulled her clothes closed. “This humble one was asking if this scar can be removed.”

“Go find Aunt Sun³ and ask for some muscle-regenerating ointment. Apply it for two days, and it’ll be fine.”

Wen Nuan felt a little disheartened. She had thought she might meet “her” again.

Ji Chenwei immediately climbed out of the pool and took her leave.

Wen Nuan stepped out of the pool, removed her soaked clothes, changed into dry ones, and sat on a soft couch nearby, sighing.

【You’re very disappointed, aren’t you?】 the System asked.

Wen Nuan picked up a nearby wine pot, tilted her head back, and took a drink. “Somewhat. I thought I might be able to meet her again.”

【Can’t you sense it?】

“Sense what?”

【”Her” appearances are basically always people around you.】 The System looked at the past data. 【Although in the previous two worlds “she” was the female lead, this person had a scar similar to “hers.” Even though it’s different, doesn’t it imply that “her” identity can change?】

When she first arrived in this world, Wen Nuan had hoped that “she” would also exist in this world, and had also wondered if the female lead of this world would be “her.”

It’s not that she doesn’t want to confirm if Lin Tinghan is “her.”

The main issue is that the female lead’s current blackening value is too high. If she suddenly appeared before the female lead and displeased her, causing the blackening value to shoot up, then this mission world’s points couldn’t be unfrozen, and she wouldn’t be able to go back and see “her.”

Wen Nuan didn’t dare to gamble, so she was cautious and careful in everything.

The System also knew what Wen Nuan was worried about. 【How about we first confirm if the people around you could be “her”? We can check them one by one, screen them individually, and leave the female lead as the last one to confirm. How about that?】

Wen Nuan finished the wine. “That’s the only way.”

【Have you ever thought, what if “she” isn’t in this world?】 The System couldn’t guarantee the fate between the two of them.

Wen Nuan chuckled lightly, “It’s alright. If she’s not here, once I complete all the missions, I’ll go back and find her. If she is here, then spending another lifetime with her properly would also be worth it.”

The next day, Wen Nuan looked at Aunt Sun and Lianqiao, extended her sinful demonic claws, flustered them both until their faces turned red, and confirmed that neither of them was “her.”

The third day, Wen Nuan tested a whole circle of people, and finally extended her demonic claws towards her own Imperial Elder Sister.

The System said uncertainly: 【That’s rather unlikely, isn’t it? After all, you are biological sisters. This kind of genre would be locked.】

“Never mind that, let’s try first.”

Wen Nuan was on a rampage. Who cares, confirm first and then worry about it.

It’s better to mistakenly kill a thousand than to let one escape⁴.

Wen Nuan had a great deal of freedom with Xu Wenlu. For example, she could freely enter the imperial palace without being summoned by the Emperor, and no one dared to stop her or raise any complaints.

Xu Wenlu bathed in the Qing Shang Pavilion⁵ every evening at the Hour of Xu⁶. So, Wen Nuan specifically entered the palace at night to take a bath with Xu Wenlu, making it convenient to check if she had a scar on her chest.

Xu Wenlu put down her memorials, surprised, “Wen Nuan is here?”

Rong Qing nodded, “En, en, the Xian Wang is waiting outside the Imperial Study, saying she wants to… take a bath with you.”

“…..” Xu Wenlu had a strange expression, asking doubtfully, “Take a bath?”

“Yes, the Xian Wang wants to take a bath with Your Majesty.” Rong Qing said seriously.

Xu Wenlu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She put down her memorials and walked out, “Zhen wants to see what mischief Wen Nuan is up to this time.”

Wen Nuan was sitting on the stone steps outside, fanning herself. It was a bit stuffy tonight, and sweat had already beaded on her forehead after sitting for just a short while.

Hearing footsteps, Wen Nuan looked up. Seeing Xu Wenlu walk out, she stood up and went to meet her, “Imperial Elder Sister, are you done with your work?”

Xu Wenlu saw Wen Nuan’s forehead covered in sweat, took the handkerchief Rong Qing handed over, and wiped the sweat from her forehead. “I heard from Rong Qing that you want to take a bath with Zhen?”

Wen Nuan grinned, “En, I wanted to go to Imperial Elder Sister’s Qing Shang Pavilion for a bath, so I specifically came to find Imperial Elder Sister at this hour.”

“Didn’t Zhen have a Jade Pool built for you, just like the Qing Shang Pavilion?” Xu Wenlu poked Wen Nuan’s forehead. “What? Had enough of the one in your own residence?”

“Isn’t it because I missed Imperial Elder Sister, ma?” Wen Nuan stepped forward and hugged Xu Wenlu’s arm. “So I wanted to take a bath with Imperial Elder Sister and reminisce about our childhood, ma.”

A trace of nostalgia flashed in Xu Wenlu’s eyes. “You’re just full of mischievous ideas.” She turned to Rong Qing, “Go prepare some pear blossom crisps and Jade Purity Wine and send them to the Qing Shang Pavilion.”

Rong Qing smiled faintly, “Nuo⁷.”

On the way to the Qing Shang Pavilion, Xu Wenlu asked, “I heard you went to the Qingfeng Lou yesterday and bid for a Hualang?”

Wen Nuan hadn’t thought of hiding it from her, and besides, Xu Wenlu was the Emperor of Jianing Country.

Within Jiajing City, her influence was vast⁸; Xu Wenlu must have known about what she did yesterday early on.

“En, en, I thought that man was good-looking and didn’t want him to fall into the hands of wicked people. My heart softened for a moment, so I bid for him.”

Qingfeng Lou conducted its business quite properly. Even if they bought people from various countries, they would seek the consent of the person being sold and didn’t engage in malicious practices like forced buying and selling.

Therefore, the three Hualang auctioned yesterday were all voluntarily auctioned.

As for the male lead, Qi Hanrong, he had deliberately sold himself into Jianing Country’s Qingfeng Lou to seek refuge and avoid Ji Ge’s pursuit.

Xu Wenlu sighed, “You, ah, you’ve been kind-hearted since childhood, unable to bear seeing suffering, always wanting to stand up against injustice. When you were little, you confronted the Mother Emperor for a palace maid and were given ten strokes of the plank by her. The Mother Emperor asked if you were wrong, but you stubbornly insisted you weren’t. The Mother Emperor was furious and locked you up, starving you for a day. If it weren’t for the Father Consort pleading for you, you might have starved to death.”

The original owner of the body was a genuinely good person, but unfortunately, her kindness was foolish. She was killed due to imperial power struggles and sisters turning against each other. Even if the original owner didn’t fight or compete, she would still become a thorn in others’ sides⁹, and her weakness and kind-heartedness completely led her into a fatal situation.

Fortunately, Wen Nuan transmigrated in time. Forced by the critical situation back then, in order to save her life, she had no choice but to join Xu Wenlu in the fight for the throne, battling to the death with numerous imperial daughters, and successfully helped Xu Wenlu ascend to the throne. She herself ended up with the title of “Xian Wang,” spending her days drinking and making merry, quite content.

“But I couldn’t just watch that person die, ah?” At that time, Wen Nuan saw that the female lead wasn’t making a move, so she had to bid for the male lead herself. Firstly, it was for the female lead, and secondly, she was afraid the male lead would die at the hands of Boss Zhang, and then the world would collapse, which would be disastrous.

She sighed, “If I can help, I’ll lend a hand.”

“You,” Xu Wenlu shook her head, teasing, “No wonder the common people often praise you unanimously¹⁰, making you the dream lover of young masters from various families.”

“This is all because Imperial Elder Sister taught me well. After Father Consort died, if Imperial Elder Sister hadn’t raised me, I’m afraid I would have died in that palace coup long ago.”

“Pei, don’t say such nonsense.” Xu Wenlu frowned, a lingering fear in her voice, “Don’t bring up the past again. Now, in this Jianing Country, only we can look out for each other. Zhen only has you as family. You must be well. Zhen doesn’t want to lose you.”

The year Wen Nuan left, Xu Wenlu dispatched hundreds of shadow guards to search for her whereabouts, but all efforts to find a trace of her were in vain.

During that time, Xu Wenlu was terrified that something had happened to Wen Nuan. Every day, she prayed to Buddha and worshipped deities, begging all the gods and Buddhas in heaven to bless her troublesome younger sister with peace and safety.

Wen Nuan was moved, and said seriously, “En, en, okay.”

Rong Qing brought the pear blossom crisps and Jade Purity Wine to the Qing Shang Pavilion.

“Your Majesty, this servant will help you undress.” Rong Qing removed Xu Wenlu’s everyday clothes piece by piece.

Wen Nuan didn’t like being waited on. While undressing, she observed Xu Wenlu’s chest.

Xu Wenlu felt Wen Nuan’s gaze frequently landing on her chest. She looked down at her own chest; it was the marks left by her dear Phoenix Consort from last night.

She felt a bit awkward being stared at by Wen Nuan and coughed lightly, “What are you looking at?”

Wen Nuan calmly withdrew her gaze and deliberately teased, “Imperial Elder Sister’s nightlife seems quite good, ma.”

There were only love bites on Xu Wenlu’s chest, not even a tiny scar.

Xu Wenlu sat in the pool, and Rong Qing massaged her shoulders and neck.

Hearing Wen Nuan’s words, she smiled, “What? Envious? Zhen told you to get married earlier, but you weren’t willing. How about tomorrow Zhen has the Phoenix Consort pick out some portraits of noble young masters for you to look at?”

Rong Qing looked over, “There are many noble young masters in Jiajing who want to marry Her Highness, the Xian Wang.”

“Forget it, not interested.” Wen Nuan felt comfortable all over from the soak. “Imperial Elder Sister, you know my temperament. I’m too undisciplined. Wouldn’t it be a loss for some innocent… man to marry me?”

“Nonsense.” Xu Wenlu’s gaze turned stern. “You are a Wangye of Jianing Country, a status second only to one and above tens of thousands. If someone were to be matched with you, I’m afraid no legitimate son of any family in Jianing Country would be worthy of you. How can you say you are not worthy of others?”

Wen Nuan: “…..”

This is it, Xu Wenlu is a typical sister-complex case.

“En, en… In Imperial Elder Sister’s eyes, I’m a peerless treasure, unparalleled in heaven and on earth, right?” Wen Nuan chimed in.

Xu Wenlu tapped her forehead, “Sly fox.”

【Wen Nuan, have you thought of a problem?】 The System saw that the Emperor also had no scar. So, they had checked all the women related to Wen Nuan, and now it had a shocking idea.

Wen Nuan closed her eyes, feeling Rong Qing massage her shoulders, “What?”

【Have you ever thought, what if “she” has become a man?】 the System guessed. 【Since “her” identity can change, can “her” gender change too?】

Wen Nuan: “…..”

This was something she hadn’t thought of?

【So, should we go test the male lead?】 the System suggested.

After all, the only men currently related to Wen Nuan were the male lead and the Phoenix Consort. The Phoenix Consort didn’t need to be confirmed.

After all, as the Phoenix Consort, his body must be pure and flawless, without any birthmarks or scars. That only left the male lead as a candidate.

Wen Nuan paused, “….In this world, looking at a man’s chest will get one labeled as a dissolute lecher, ai.”

【Then are you going to let it go?】

Wen Nuan swallowed, her eyes narrowed, “Do it!”

The System asked curiously: 【Then if the male lead is “her,” what will you do, ah? Bend back?】

“…..” Wen Nuan looked at the flower petals in the pool, countless emotions surging in her eyes. “I’ve said it before, the one I like is her, regardless of gender.”

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The author has something to say:

Wen Nuan: Chest-staring maniac online.

Female Lead: F*cking speechless!

System: Go for it, just do it!

(A sad story, my index finger is swollen and hurts when I type. I’ll go to the hospital tomorrow to check it out. So frustrating, ai.)

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