After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Beyond the realm, an endless, pitch-black galaxy stretches across the ages.

A ray of golden light tore through the void, traversing thousands of miles among the stars, before finally coming to a slow stop in the dead silence of the deep sky.

Enveloped in the glow of the sunset, a long, soft sigh drifted out.

"Young master, where are you? I have searched for you in vain."

Yan Xuanshi raised her hand and gently pressed her forehead, her voice filled with an unyielding melancholy.

Since parting ways with Qin Hongyi, she has traveled alone to countless realms, but each exploration has ended in vain.

She didn't know how long this aimless search would last, and she dared not think too deeply about what she would do if she never found that person in this lifetime.

For her, all the beautiful scenery and opportunities in the world would lose their meaning without the young master by her side.

If it weren't for the young master's intervention back then, redeeming her from the barbarians, she would have been buried in the bitter, cold wilderness long ago.

He gave her a new life and a place she could call home.

She never asked for much, only wishing to stay by his side and be his one and only personal maid.

Even though she searched the entire universe without finding a trace, a faint intuition kept drawing her in, telling her that she and the young master were not far apart.

The thought of their reunion instantly dispelled the weariness and anxiety that had been weighing on his heart, and even the glow around him seemed to brighten.

She composed herself and was about to urge the rosy light forward when a blurry black shadow suddenly streaked across the opposite bank of the Milky Way, its speed so fast that it left only a fleeting afterimage.

Yan Xuanshi felt a sudden sense of alarm and subconsciously looked up, only to be met with a pair of lifeless, grayish-white pupils.

In an instant, the protective glow surged and expanded uncontrollably.

But the figure only appeared for a moment before completely dissolving into the boundless darkness, leaving no trace.

Yan Xuanshi stared intently in the direction where the dark figure had disappeared. Even though it was just a brief glance, the intimidating sense of oppression lingered.

She had only ever felt this chilling and dangerous aura on Qin Hongyi.

Although the two appeared to be separated by only a galaxy, they were actually separated by billions of stars. In addition, the other party's speed was too fast, so she was unable to see the person's appearance clearly.

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苏市

After bidding farewell to Yandu, Shen Shuchou and his party returned to Suzhou.

As soon as the group stepped into the courtyard, a figure who had been waiting quietly stood behind the door.

Tantai Chi's gaze fell lightly, his thin lips slightly pursed. The little girl stood behind the door without saying a word, her eyes filled with an extreme resentment, but even more so with worry.

Shen Shuchou stepped forward slowly, his eyes gentle, and smiled faintly: "I'm back."

Shen Shuchou reached out to take Tantai Chigu's hand, but the little maid beside him stood still, not moving an inch.

She pursed her thin lips, looked up at him intently, and said in a soft, coquettish tone, "I want a hug."

Seeing her like this, Shen Shuchou smiled helplessly, bent down and gently picked her up in his arms.

Tantai Chigu nestled obediently in his arms, all the melancholy in her eyes dissipating.

Pei Rou, who was originally in a bright mood, felt a slight pang of sadness upon seeing this scene.

She stared blankly at the two embracing, the joy in her eyes fading slightly.

It had been a very long time since her brother had hugged her like that.

After settling in for a while, the four women sat down in the living room to rest, while Shen Shuchou went to the bedroom alone.

On the bed, the fifth book was lying peacefully.

The moment he saw her, a hint of pity quietly welled up in Shen Shuchou's eyes.

Seeing that she was trying to get out of bed, he quickly stepped forward and gently pressed her down, his gaze falling into her gentle, watery eyes, and he comforted her softly.

"I'm fine, don't worry. I've already retrieved and brought back Fifth Qinghan's soul."

Fifth Shu Shuang lowered her eyes, her voice soft and gentle, tinged with guilt: "I'm sorry, it's Shu Shuang who has caused my husband trouble."

Her docile and timid appearance made Shen Shuchou feel even more pity for her.

Of all the women in his nine lifetimes, only Fifth Shushuang consistently gave him the most gentle and comforting feeling.

She was always quiet and serene, gentle and dignified, with the air of a well-bred lady, so gentle that she never had the slightest sharpness.

As the older sister, she has always taken good care of her younger sister, Fifth Qinghan.

The two sisters, however, have completely opposite personalities.

Shu Shuang is gentle as water, calm and tolerant.

He was as cold as fire, arrogant and unruly, with an extremely eccentric temperament.

"There's no need to tell me all this."

Shen Shuchou said in a gentle voice.

"It was Qinghan who sent a message saying that she was in danger in Yandu, so I told the two of them to rush to her aid."

Fifth Shu Shuang softly recounted: "Originally, when Tantai Chi Gu heard that you were in trouble, he insisted on going with you, but for some reason, he stayed behind in the end."

She paused for a moment, then gently speculated, "It seems that my husband gave me other instructions beforehand, which is why I haven't set off yet."

"Although she has not left, she truly misses you."

Fifth Shu raised her eyes, her brows and eyes gentle: "Now that the Prime Minister has returned safely, you should comfort her properly later."

As soon as she finished speaking, she added earnestly, "And those two, if they acted rashly this time, I beg you, my husband, not to blame them. They are both very worried and their hearts are with you."

"I know."

Shen Shuchou responded softly.

He already knew these principles, but he never expected that the usually gentle and quiet Fifth Shushuang would take the initiative to consider everyone's feelings.

On second thought, this gentle, considerate, and thoughtful manner is exactly her nature.

"Husband, go and keep them company."

Fifth Book lowered his eyelashes, casting a light shadow, and a barely perceptible trace of loneliness flashed across his eyes.

"And what about you?"

Shen Shuchou suddenly spoke, his gaze fixed on her.

Fifth Book suddenly raised its eyes, its gaze slightly startled.

The next moment, Shen Shuchou's lips curled into a faint smile, and he deliberately teased her softly, "Don't you love me?"

He rarely uttered such tender words; he was just acting on a whim, wanting to tease the gentle and docile woman before him.

Upon hearing this, the tips of Fifth Book's ears instantly flushed a light red, and a blush spread across his cheeks.

She glanced reproachfully at the smiling young man, her voice soft and shy: "My husband has always known my feelings for you, so why tease me like this?"

"My husband has never said such sweet words to me before. I am overjoyed."

Fifth Book Shuang said softly.

A faint smile appeared on Shen Shuchou's lips: "I'll say it often from now on."

"My husband has never said such sweet words to me before. I am overjoyed."

Fifth Book Shuang said softly.

A faint smile appeared on Shen Shuchou's lips: "I'll say it often from now on."

After all, he had figured it out a long time ago. He used to be afraid of trouble, but he had unknowingly accepted the female lead who had lived nine lives.

"Oh……"

A cold laugh, tinged with detachment and sarcasm, suddenly rang out in the room.

Shen Shuchou then suddenly remembered that after returning home, he had entrusted the soul of Fifth Qinghan to him for safekeeping, which was stored in his own spiritual light.

A faint light swirled in his palm, and a slender, aloof phantom of a divine soul slowly emerged—it was none other than Fifth Qinghan.

"Qinghan!" Fifth Shushuang exclaimed in surprise and delight.

Fifth Qinghan looked at her older sister, her eyes filled with an unyielding chill.

However, upon seeing that Fifth Shu Shuang was safe and sound, a hint of emotion quietly flickered in his cold eyes.

Seeing this, Shen Shuchou said gently, "You two sisters should have a good chat."

After saying that, he stepped aside, leaving the space for the sisters to chat.

After leaving the room, Fifth Qinghan's illusory soul did not return to Fifth Shushuang's body for a long time.

"My sister is so generous, willingly giving up her husband to someone else."

Fifth Qinghan curled his lips into a cold, mocking smile.

Fifth Book Shuang's expression was calm as he sighed softly, "Qing Han, your temperament is still the same; it has never changed."

She had her own reasons for her suffering; what woman in the world would willingly share her beloved with another?

But Shen Shuchou was involved with more than just her; she never considered only her own selfish desires, but the situation of everyone.

"I can't pretend to be generous like my sister."

Fifth Qinghan's gaze suddenly sharpened. "What I want, I will do everything in my power to get it; if I ultimately cannot have it, I would rather destroy it with my own hands."

"Qinghan, how could you have such a thought? If it weren't for my husband saving us, you and I would have perished long ago."

The fifth book couldn't help but furrow its brow and offer advice.

"It is precisely because he saved me that I am even more greedy and want to have him all to myself."

Fifth Qinghan's soul trembled slightly, and a frenzied obsession surged in his eyes.

Looking at her younger sister's stubborn and obstinate appearance, Fifth Shu Shuang let out a helpless sigh.

She knew that Qinghan's extreme nature, ingrained in his very being, could not be easily changed with just a few words.

"Sister, perhaps we can put aside all our differences for now. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, my husband will eventually return to us completely."

Fifth Qinghan's soul slowly descended in front of Fifth Shushuang.

Looking at the face before her, so identical to her own, her cold, mocking tone vanished completely, replaced by a rare gentleness and a soft, seductive persuasion.

"Sister, our natural beauty is second to none. If you join forces with me, we can go back to the way things were and have our husband all to ourselves. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"Qinghan... those past events are long gone."

Fifth Book Shuang remained calm and unwavering. "We should focus on the present and not be so selfish and stubborn."

Upon hearing these words, Fifth Qinghan felt as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, and let out a low, cold laugh.

"Heh. Sister thinks I'm selfish? Then ask yourself honestly, are you truly without a single selfish thought in your heart?"

She pressed on relentlessly, her words sharp and incisive.

"Do you really think others have no desires? Do you really think they don't want to have their husbands all to themselves? Your constant generosity and forbearance will never earn you gratitude, only being seen as weakness!"

"To tell you the truth, those people outside have already secretly banded together and are secretly vying for power. But my sister remains so naive and foolish!"

"We are of the same origin, with hearts and minds connected. If we join forces, we will surely be able to hold our husband firmly in our grasp. Then, we can accompany him side by side. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

She leaned forward slightly, her voice alluring and seductive:

"Sister, don't you want to have a little more of him?"