At that moment, Shen Luowan meticulously recounted Xiao Fan's solo visit to her that day, spilling all the things he had said.

After she finished, Jiang Ye remained silent, his brow slightly raised, as if lost in thought, but in reality, he was almost laughing out loud.

That leek, Xiao Fan, must have taken the wrong medicine today, hadn't he?

He actually came to her himself.

This was walking right into a trap!

The next moment, Shen Luowan suddenly turned her head, her eyes brimming with tears and a hint of grievance, and she softly asked, "Young Master... do you not trust me that much? You even sent people to monitor me?"

Her voice was soft, with a slight hint of coquetry at the end, and coupled with her pitiful gaze, it was as if she was softly begging for comfort.

Jiang Ye was slightly startled, then quickly reacted.

He chuckled, a faint smile on his face, his tone calm but with a hint of indulgence:

"You've really misunderstood this."

"The person I sent to watch was Xiao Fan."

"As early as the first time I met him, I felt that something was off about him, so I specifically arranged for people to keep an eye on him for a few days."

Upon hearing this, Shen Luowan's expression shifted slightly, as if she understood something.

She whispered, "Actually... this Xiao Fan is indeed very strange."

"In the past, whatever he did, he almost unconditionally listened to Shen Baiyun, never vying for power or personal gain."

"But today... his words and actions were completely different, like a changed person."

"His transformation is too sudden."

"Also," Shen Luowan paused, a more serious look in her eyes, "I just sent someone to investigate the physician he mentioned, and Liu Huai'ren does indeed exist; he is a real person."

"Furthermore..."

"During my conversation with him today, I vaguely felt that he harbored a deep hostility towards you."

"Although he acted very naturally, I still detected that momentary emotional fluctuation, that hatred in his eyes."

"Young Master, did you have any previous grievances with Xiao Fan?"

Jiang Ye's brow slightly raised, and for the first time, his expression showed a hint of seriousness.

Xiao Fan, he didn't even know the person before.

He had investigated his background before, and there were no grievances.

And Shen Luowan, as the Second Princess of the Immortal Dynasty, could achieve her current status, she was by no means an ordinary person.

Her cunning, schemes, and insight were all top-notch.

Since Shen Luowan said this, it must have been based on something.

"Hatred towards me?" Jiang Ye asked, as if seeking confirmation.

Shen Luowan nodded and said, "I've encountered countless people like him since I was young. The hatred he revealed was already well-hidden, but there were still emotional fluctuations, which indicates that this hatred is not small."

Jiang Ye lowered his head in thought.

It couldn't possibly be because of Shen Baiyun, could it?

If he truly had deep feelings for Shen Baiyun, then why would he suddenly betray her?

This was illogical.

This guy's sudden change was too abrupt, and it had piqued his interest.

Jiang Ye pondered for a moment, then said indifferently, "Xiao Fan's sudden change in personality, and his coming to me to reveal such a secret, seems problematic no matter how you look at it."

"What's even stranger is... I had no prior interaction with him."

"Perhaps, he has been taken over by Possession."

"After all, I have quite a few enemies out there."

Upon hearing this, Shen Luowan's eyes flickered, as if she tacitly acknowledged this possibility, and she nodded gently.

"Judging by his performance today, he is indeed not the Xiao Fan of before."

However, Jiang Ye already had some conjectures in his heart.

Thinking of the information the System had detected that day, this Xiao Fan possessed a special Treasure Trove called the Ancient Time Wheel Plate.

That name alone, at first listen, made one's imagination run wild.

Could it be... related to Reincarnation and Rebirth?

Coupled with the fact that the other party suddenly knew the secret of the Emperor's serious illness, harbored hatred towards him, and betrayed Shen Baiyun... could it be a Rebirth story?

This conjecture instantly energized Jiang Ye.

A Rebirth story, that was definitely a huge Treasure Trove boy!

He absolutely had to control him in advance.

After a moment of silence.

After a brief silence, he looked at Shen Luowan with a half-smile, his eyes narrowed, and his tone soft yet with a hint of scrutiny:

"Luowan, this matter is not small."

"Especially the matter of the Emperor's serious illness, you told me all of it without reservation?"

Shen Luowan smiled faintly, her demeanor charming, and a captivating allure flowed through her eyes.

She propped her chin on her hand, blinked lazily, and said softly, "How is it, Brother Jiang Ye? I trust you one hundred percent now, you know."

As these words fell, Jiang Ye's lips couldn't help but curve slightly.

He couldn't help but feel that her tone was so similar to Shen Baiyun's.

However, he didn't tease her, but quickly straightened his expression, his tone solemn: "Luowan, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

At this point, Shen Luowan fell into a rare silence.

She lowered her eyelids, her eyelashes trembling slightly, her expression no longer her usual gentle and charming one, but rather a complex one that was difficult to describe.

Since childhood, she knew that as a girl, she was inherently at a disadvantage in the struggle for imperial succession.

Even though she was exceptionally talented, meticulous, and excelled at managing state affairs, manipulating power, and handling everything, far surpassing her brother who was only indulged by the Emperor.

But what about the Emperor?

He always favored the First Prince.

Simply because he was a man.

Even though Shen Gaomin proved to be vulnerable in many aspects, the Emperor still blindly supported him, even secretly clearing obstacles for him.

But what happened after Shen Gaomin's death?

She had originally thought that her opportunity had finally arrived.

As a result, the Emperor immediately pushed Shen Baiyun forward, bringing her to the forefront to contend with her.

Although Shen Luowan could understand the underlying logic of this power play, the unspoken bitterness in her heart could not be suppressed.

Upon closer reflection, her father had never truly intended for her to succeed to the throne.

No matter how outstanding she was, the three words "female body" always held her back.

And now... if the Emperor's illness was truly cured by Xiao Fan, what would happen then?

If the Emperor's cultivation advanced further, his Lifespan soared, and he became full of vigor, who would dare say that he wouldn't re-support a new generation of princes?

Shen Luowan even suspected that he might directly have several more sons in the harem, personally teach them, and personally cultivate them; it was not impossible.

Her eyes lowered slightly, her expression becoming increasingly grave.

After a long while, Shen Luowan slowly looked up at Jiang Ye.

There was no longer that playful charm in her eyes, but rather an incredibly serious hope.

"Young Master, if I ever fall into misfortune, will you protect me?"

Jiang Ye chuckled twice after hearing her, his tone unhurried:

"If you can't be an Empress, then you can only return to the Jiang Clan with me as a wife."

As his words fell, Shen Luowan's originally cold and composed face instantly flushed, even her earlobes tinged with a delicate pink.

She immediately lowered her head, somewhat afraid to meet Jiang Ye's eyes.

These words were not heavy, yet they were heavy enough to shake her heartstrings.

Although, for someone of Jiang Ye's status, this was not particularly difficult.

But what truly stirred Shen Luowan's heart was the recognition and acceptance conveyed by these words.

Within the high walls and palaces of this Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty, she had long grown accustomed to indifference and calculation.

From childhood, most people around her were sycophantic and self-serving, always approaching her with ulterior motives and a sense of distance.

She had also long learned to conceal her emotions, hide her vulnerabilities, and overcome enemies with softness.

Even though she was now the esteemed Second Princess, wielding considerable power, she knew that it was merely temporary authority, capable of collapsing at any moment.

And now, Jiang Ye's seemingly casual words were like a warm spring breeze, quietly lifting the thick layer of ice from her heart.

She couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion.

Furthermore... although Jiang Ye also valued profit and acted ruthlessly.

However, after observing him for a long time, she realized that Jiang Ye was genuinely good to his own people...

Especially Qing Xuan and Hong Yan, those two women who seemed to be just personal maids; Jiang Ye's doting protection of them was almost unconcealed.

In fact, it had even quietly made her feel a bit of... jealousy.

She was clearly the lofty Second Princess, yet those two could approach Jiang Ye more freely than her, enjoying his protectiveness and trust.

Even now, in the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty, despite having considerable power and status, she sometimes still wished for someone to rely on.

After a moment of silence, time seemed to flow quietly as well.

The shyness on Shen Luowan's face slowly faded, replaced by a gradually solidifying, cold ruthlessness.

Her gaze shifted from soft to sharp, the curve at the corner of her eye revealing a hint of cunning and sharpness.

That once gentle and charming face was now as if covered with a layer of frost and snow, strikingly beautiful, yet also chilling.

"Young Master."

She said softly, her lips slowly curving into a smile: "I plan to have Xiao Fan treat the Emperor."

At this point, she paused, her voice deepening slightly: "But then again..."

"We'll have to add some ingredients..."