Lang Xuan's undergarments were soaked with sweat.
She had little recollection of Wei Jun.
But she remembered another person— Wei Zihan.
When she entered the Eastern Palace, Wei Zihan was already Yuwen Duo's right-hand man and could freely enter and leave the Eastern Palace.
Lang Xuan felt that he and Yuwen Duo were definitely in cahoots, so she also disliked him very much.
At that time, she was filled with resentment and hatred, always feeling that Yuwen Duo had harmed her, and always thinking about revenge.
But at the same time, she couldn't help but be attracted to him.
Yuwen Duo was too outstanding.
It is impeccable in every aspect.
Lang Xuan felt that this wasn't because she liked him; rather, it was because of him that she couldn't help but fall in love with him, even though she knew she shouldn't.
If one had to point out any flaw in Yuwen Duo, his only flaw might be that he disliked himself.
Thinking back to her past life, Lang Xuan felt incredibly foolish!
However, he may not be much smarter in this lifetime.
In her past life, Wei Zihan betrayed Yuwen Duo, attracting a pack of wolves to attack him while hunting. Yuwen Duo, trying to escape, tumbled down a hillside, but luckily only broke his right leg...
However, when Yuwen Duo got into trouble, Lang Xuan did not know the specifics of his situation.
After all, her position in the Eastern Palace was awkward. She was nominally a mistress, but no one dared to order her around.
She was isolated and helpless in the Eastern Palace, or rather, she was self-isolated, and didn't know who to turn to if she wanted to inquire.
Lang Xuan was frantic with worry after not hearing from him for several days.
At that moment, she asked herself, "Yuwen Duo is in trouble, and you've avenged yourself. Shouldn't you be happy?"
It would be better if he were dead.
But she didn't feel happy at all.
She was so worried that she couldn't sleep day and night, and she also deeply hated Wei Zihan, wishing she could kill him with her own hands.
Later, Yuwen Duo pulled through.
When I saw him again, he was sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed around.
Baoxuan was beside him, laughing and chatting, and insisted on pushing him.
Yuwen Duo smiled with a look of doting affection.
Lang Xuan pretended not to see it and left in a hurry.
Even now, when she recalls her feelings from her past life, she still feels a pang of sorrow.
Love arises without knowing its origin, yet deepens with each passing moment.
What became of Wei Zihan later, she never knew.
However, regardless of the circumstances, the damage he caused to Yuwen Duo has already been done.
Wei Zihan, Wei Jun... could they be the same person?
Why didn't she inquire about Wei Zihan in her past life?
If she had known more, would she no longer be waking up in the middle of the night from nightmares?
No, she had to find out if Wei Jun was actually Wei Zihan.
If he is, then she...
Lang Xuan wasn't a particularly resilient or capable person. Thinking about that possibility, she hugged her blanket and gritted her teeth until dawn before she could make up her mind.
She'll try it first.
"Sister, Mother told me to call you for dinner!" Lang Wu knocked on the door from outside.
On her way to exile, Lang Xuan did something "big".
She persuaded her father to officially recognize Concubine Yun.
Concubine Yun was terrified, but Lang He happily agreed.
Lang Xuan belatedly realized that her father should have had this idea a long time ago; however, he did not do so because of the Lang Family's rules and his consideration for her feelings.
It was because of this incident that the relationship between the siblings was quickly restored.
So Lang Wu now happily calls out "Mother".
Lang Xuan opened the door, pulled Lang Wu in, and whispered, "Xiao Wu, I have something to ask you."
"What is it?" Lang Wu scratched his head. "Hurry up, or your parents will get impatient."
"Do you remember the person who dirtied my clothes yesterday, the one named Wei Jun?"
"I remember."
It only happened yesterday, how could he not remember?
"Do you know what Wei Jun's name is?" Lang Xuan asked eagerly.
Lang Wu is young but shrewd; maybe he knows?
But Lang Wu said, "Wei Jun is called Wei Jun, sister. Are you obsessed? You, you wouldn't happen to have fallen for him, would you?"
Lang Xuan smacked him on the head. "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Sister," Lang Wu's expression turned serious, "If you really like him, I advise you to give up now."
Lang Xuan: "..."
She was somewhat disappointed and quickly began to plan her next move.
Seeing her silence, Lang Wu thought he had guessed correctly. "It really won't work, sister. That's someone Prince Ming can rely on."
If the Lang Family hadn't suffered such a misfortune, his sister and he would probably have been considered a perfect match.
However, now... their statuses are no longer equal.
They were merely exiled military households, the lowest in status here.
If he grows up and achieves military merit, then perhaps the fourth branch of the Lang Family will still have a chance to rise up.
However, growing up was still a very long process for him.
"Elder sister?"
"It's alright." Lang Xuan snapped out of her thoughts, took his hand, and said, "Let's go."
Love can make a woman brave and strong.
Lang Xuan secretly made up her mind that she must find out whether Wei Jun was actually Wei Zihan.
If we follow the trajectory of her previous life, she still has several years left.
But she dared not wait.
What if Wei Zihan had acted ahead of time in this life?
Especially since Liaodong is not the capital, it would be easier to take action there.
Over the next few days, Lang Xuan secretly inquired about Wei Jun.
However, everyone only knew the name Wei Jun; no one mentioned Wei Zihan.
Wei Jun is eighteen years old this year. He comes from the Wei Family. Tang Zhuyun's predecessor was Wei Xuan, who was also a disciple of Tang Mingfan and had a crush on a girl. Wei Xuan is his uncle.
Could he be Wei Zihan, only the name Zihan was given to him when he came of age?
They couldn't find what they were looking for, but they discovered that Wei Jun, at least on the surface, was respectful and loyal to Yuwen Duo.
Everyone raved about him.
Could Wei Zihan someone else entirely?
Or is it that the current Wei Jun is still loyal, but later turns bad?
Lang Xuan was completely baffled. She didn't want to give up, but she didn't know where to start.
Why does God have to make things so difficult for someone as foolish as her?
Lang Xuan began to struggle with the decision: should she go directly to Yuwen Duo?
After all, he's so smart.
Perhaps my warning will be of great help.
But then I thought, between myself and Wei Jun, it's obvious who he would believe...
At the same time, Linlin also learned about her recent movements.
"Are you inquiring about Wei Jun?" Linlin raised an eyebrow and looked at Wei Jun beside her.
Wei Jun was looking at a map. Upon hearing this, he didn't flinch, but continued his study with a calm and focused expression.
Liaodong is a very complicated place.
To the northwest are the Tatars, to the east is Goryeo, and to the south lies Wa across the sea... It's difficult.
"Yes," Zhao Qing replied respectfully.
"Understood." Linlin dismissed Zhao Qing and stepped forward, asking, "Do you know Lang Xuan?"
"I didn't know you before," Wei Jun said, "But I glanced at you because of you."
Linlin is a prince, and he is the son of the heir of the Duke of Wei. Although Linlin's status is not as high as his, they are still good friends, so they do not care about their social status in private and address each other as equals.
(We had a lot of new work today, including compiling data on recent schedules and other information for employees. I wrote a chapter on and off, so I'm taking a day off.)