Luo Ningshuang's crazed face was filled with a ferocious smile: "So you really are human. I've tortured you like this, and you still haven't uttered a sound. Luo Zhiheng, you really deserve to be tortured, don't you?"
She brandished the knife at Luo Zhiheng's face, blood streaming down her cheeks, a horrifying sight. Yet, Luo Zhiheng's bright eyes remained beautiful and clear, though they seemed to hold the icy chill of winter. Her voice was hoarse, yet retained Luo Zhiheng's characteristic stubbornness and strength: "What exactly do you want to do? Destroy my face and then take my place?"
She was initially terrified when her face was disfigured; she was truly bewildered at that moment. But the pain calmed her down. What could she do if she was bewildered? What could she do if she was terrified? Since the fact was already established, the only thing she could do was not to be afraid, but to save herself.
The fact that Luo Ningshuang could so easily kidnap and harm her, acting so lawlessly and without restraint, proves that Mu Yunhe's situation is dire. The capital must be in complete chaos; who has the time or energy to care about her? She can only save herself; otherwise, by the time they find her, she might already be silenced by that madwoman, Luo Ningshuang.
Luo Zhiheng concluded from Luo Ningshuang's actions today that Luo Ningshuang must have an accomplice. However, she didn't know where that person was or if they would appear to stop her when she tried to escape. Moreover, she had no strength and was in pain, making self-rescue even more difficult. She had also secretly observed the place; it was a cliff, with a sheer drop behind her. This situation was extremely disadvantageous for her.
She so casually uttered what Luo Ningshuang had wanted for two lifetimes, revealing the immense anticipation and madness that almost suffocated Luo Ningshuang.
For a fleeting moment, Luo Ningshuang felt embarrassed and flustered at being exposed, but the next instant, she smiled wildly and said, "Isn't it possible? We two have the exact same face in this world. If it weren't for the significant differences in our personalities—you're too flamboyant and I'm too gentle—if we just stood together, I'm afraid even Luo Ge wouldn't be able to easily tell us apart immediately."
Luo Zhiheng suddenly burst into laughter. Her laughter sent a tearing pain through her face, but it couldn't stop her from laughing uncontrollably; she almost laughed until tears streamed down her face.
"What are you laughing at?" Luo Ningshuang roared.
Luo Zhiheng's disdainful gaze was undisguised: I laugh at your wishful thinking, I laugh at your daydreaming, I laugh at the fact that your dreams will never come true in this lifetime. Want to know why?
Seeing that Luo Ningshuang remained silent, only glaring at her with a fierce look that seemed to want to kill her immediately, Luo Zhiheng said confidently and proudly: "Because you don't know why Father loves me, because you don't know how Mu Yunhe loves me, because you don't know how I made those people love me, so you can never be me, and you can't do what I can do. Unless you also die and they mistakenly think you are me, you can forget about living in my place and bearing my name for the rest of your life. Luo Ningshuang, isn't your wishful thinking a huge joke?"
No, no, we look exactly alike. I can imitate your every move, every smile. I will never give myself away or slip up. You don't need to say those things to deceive or scare me. Let me tell you, Luo Zhiheng, I know your likes and dislikes and abilities all too well. You know, living alongside someone who makes me feel so oppressed for two lifetimes, I've watched you become the focus and pride of others day by day. I've watched you become more and more dazzling, watched you grow confident, proud, and mature. I resent you and envy you, but I'm also imitating you. Luo Ningshuang was so angry with Luo Zhiheng that she became incoherent.
Luo Zhiheng frowned, not understanding what she meant by "two lifetimes," but suddenly sneered: "Imitating me? You think just because we're not one person, two people can imitate each other just because we have the same face? No matter how well you imitate, it's still a fake. Someone will always find out something's wrong. Besides, you hate me so much and have been opposing me all along, letting you live with my name and identity. Don't you feel disgusted and uncomfortable?"
Luo Ningshuang suddenly burst into laughter, saying with unwavering confidence: "If I say it's possible, then it's definitely possible. Do you think I don't know why Luo Ge dotes on you? Isn't it because you're the eldest daughter? My mother died after I was born, and he blamed it all on me."
Speaking of this, Luo Ningshuang gritted her teeth, filled with grievances and immense resentment, and angrily said through gritted teeth: "Not only is Luo Ge himself a jinx to his wives, but he also pinned this crime on me. What kind of man is he? He doesn't deserve to be called a human being! He made his own daughter take the blame and treated me coldly since I was little, not treating me like his daughter. He should have died on the battlefield!"
Luo Zhiheng collapsed weakly to the ground, but suddenly shouted forcefully: "Luo Ningshuang, don't go too far! No matter how wrong that person is, he is still your father who gave you life. Not only do you call him by his name, but you also show him absolutely no courtesy or respect that children should have. If you dare to impersonate my father like this, I will tear you to pieces!"
I wanted to tear him to pieces! How dare he treat me like that? I'm just a child, what do I know? How could he blame me like that? He wanted to kill me the moment I was born! Does he even deserve the title of father? Luo Ningshuang roared, her face contorted in pain.
Luo Zhiheng was stunned: How did you know that your father wanted to kill you when you were born?
She found Luo Ningshuang extremely strange; her speech was so incoherent and illogical.
Luo Ningshuang smiled mysteriously and sinisterly, but instead of answering Luo Zhiheng's question, she said triumphantly, "Hmph, from now on he will shower all his affection on me. After I've enjoyed his love, I will slowly torment him, torture his soul and body. I will make him know that his most beloved daughter is already dead, and I am the daughter he hates most. Luo Zhiheng, what kind of wonderful expression do you think Luo Ge will have then?"
"You're crazy!" Luo Zhiheng was so angry her eyes almost turned red.
Luo Ningshuang said in a sinister tone: "That's right, I am a madwoman. I'm terminally ill. You people have forced me to this point, and your face is now ruined. Do you think Mu Yunhe still cares about you? Who would want an ugly woman as a wife? A man of such high status as Mu Yunhe naturally deserves a better woman as his wife, and I have always been his perfect match."
"You're talking nonsense!" Luo Zhiheng roared, but her voice was already incredibly hoarse, and the veins in her neck were throbbing.
Seeing that Luo Zhiheng was finally enraged, Luo Ningshuang laughed loudly and arrogantly said: "You don't believe me? Then let me tell you! Mu Yunhe and I were born to be together. We were husband and wife in our past life and we are still husband and wife in this life. But if it weren't for you, how could I have missed so much time with Mu Yunhe? You not only stole my father's love and my brother's care, but you also stole my happiness and love! Luo Zhiheng, you have committed countless evil deeds and are a wicked person. Even Heaven will not allow you to live!"
Why did I marry Mu Yunhe in the first place? Shouldn't you know better than anyone else why? Luo Ningshuang, how dare you stand before me, so arrogant and presumptuous? Aren't you the one who truly ruined our destiny? You didn't want to marry Mu Yunhe, who was destined not to live past twenty, so you forced me out to take the fall. Do you think I don't know your wolfish ambitions? You pushed me into a pit of fire, and I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, but you keep causing me trouble.
Now that Mu Yunhe is better and his status is different, you're jealous again, feeling like I stole everything from you and wanting to take everything back. You're shameless, so self-righteous! What face do you, scum, have to live in this world? You filthy, vile woman, do you think Mu Yunhe would even look at you? If I hadn't married Mu Yunhe and worked hard with him, there wouldn't be a Mu Yunhe today. What you're jealous of is all I've worked so hard for. What right do you have to yell at me like that? You piece of trash!
Luo Zhiheng, straining with all her might, was so angry she was almost rolling her eyes back. She spoke furiously, coughing intermittently, nearly spitting blood. Her disheveled state and severe injuries prevented her from speaking in long, complete sentences, and even her sarcastic remarks sounded pale and weak, lacking any real power: "I don't understand why you harbor such hatred. How could you be so twisted? Can you even be called a human being? You're not even as good as an animal!"
Suddenly, a series of cracking sounds rang out. Luo Ningshuang viciously grabbed Luo Zhiheng's hair and slapped her more than a dozen times, almost making Luo Zhiheng see stars and feel dizzy. Only then did she roar fiercely: "It's not my fault! Who told you to keep provoking me? In my past life, I was with Mu Yunhe. In this life, he should still be mine. I want him back, so you should know what's good for you and get out of my way! You're so ungrateful, you're asking for death, so I won't be polite! Your life is interfering with my wealth and happiness, so I'll kill you! Besides, you should have died long ago, you bastard who stole all my happiness!"
Luo Zhiheng's whole body convulsed, and she couldn't speak for a long time. When she opened her mouth, she spat out a mouthful of blood. She sneered intermittently, "I've never seen anyone more selfish than you, Luo Ningshuang. I've learned something new. It's a pity you still can't replace me. Even if I die and disappear from this world, as long as it's not me, even if it's someone who looks exactly like me, as long as Mu Yunhe sees him, he will definitely be able to tell that you're not me. How could you understand the feelings between him and me?"
No, I'm going to kill you. Once you're dead, everything will be over. Besides, Mu Yunhe will never suspect anyone, no one will suspect Luo Zhiheng. Don't think you're the only smart one, that you're the only one with a brain. I, Luo Ningshuang, am no less intelligent than you. Luo Ningshuang's smile suddenly turned strange.
She stood up and looked down at me, saying, "You know the house caught fire? Was it me who started it? Let me tell you, everyone thinks I'm dead now. And by now, the fire must have been extinguished. Everyone will be sure I'm really dead. Is 'me' a part of that corpse?"
They know Luo Ningshuang is dead and you're missing. If they find me now, they'll never suspect I'm not you. From that moment on, I will truly become Luo Zhiheng, enjoying the life that Enlai should have given me. Oh, you don't know Mu Yunhe's situation, do you? Let me tell you. I've received reliable information that Mu Yunhe, because he used some kind of soul power, is now a cripple.
Luo Zhiheng's eyes widened suddenly; she could hear nothing but the word "useless person."
Luo Zhiheng suddenly grabbed Luo Ningshuang's skirt and screamed: "What happened to Mu Yunhe? What's wrong with him? Tell me!"
Seeing Luo Zhiheng so emotionally agitated because of Mu Yunhe, Luo Ningshuang was filled with anger and jealousy. She kicked Luo Zhiheng away and fiercely provoked her, saying: "His soul is injured, do you know that? He can no longer use his soul power, do you know that? He's still unconscious, do you know that he might never wake up, do you know that? Even if he wakes up, he'll be an ordinary person, do you know all of this?"
"No, impossible! How could you know all this? You're lying to me!" Mu Yunhe couldn't do this. Luo Zhiheng was agitated; the coldness and murderous intent in her eyes made even the arrogant Luo Ningshuang instinctively take two steps back.
Realizing she'd been startled by Luo Zhiheng again, Luo Ningshuang angrily kicked Luo Zhiheng a few more times, shouting, "How could I not know? Let me tell you, these were all said by Madam Huoyun herself. I was able to bring you here because of the guidance and help of a master. So, Luo Zhiheng, even if Mu Yunhe recognizes me as an imposter, so what? He can't speak or move anymore, and he can't come out to find you."
There have been updates since the last update today. Strictly speaking, this chapter can be considered a high-energy one. It settles the sisterly feud and marks the day Ah Heng returns. I'm asking for all the things she owes me, please give me recommendations, comments, and monthly tickets. Can I join the group?
449 A substitution of one thing for another, the death of Zhiheng! (Part 2)
Updated: 2013-11-19 17:42:13 Word Count: 3336
Luo Zhiheng didn't believe Luo Ningshuang's words. She struggled to get up, but was powerless. She was anxious and worried about Mu Yunhe, tears streaming down her face. She kept muttering, "I don't believe it, I just don't believe it..."
"Hmph, you have no choice but to believe it! You're about to die, what can you do to control Mu Yunhe?" A hoarse, cold voice suddenly appeared, filled with schadenfreude and rage.
Luo Zhiheng looked up abruptly and exclaimed, "Mu Yunsheng?!"
"What? Are you surprised to see me? Are you disappointed that I didn't die?" Mu Yunsheng, pale-faced, staggered over, clutching his waist and abdomen, glaring at Luo Zhiheng with a sinister look in his eyes.
Luo Zhiheng was shocked, but she quickly realized that Mu Yunsheng was able to launch a war to seize power, so he must have loyal and confidants under his command. Moreover, the previous situation was very chaotic, and it was possible that Mu Yunsheng was able to escape in the chaos.
"You actually colluded with Luo Ningshuang!" Luo Zhiheng's disdainful and contemptuous gaze swept over the two of them, her shock was considerable. How did the two of them get together?
Luo Ningshuang, petite and graceful, bowed to Mu Yunsheng, then haughtily addressed Luo Zhiheng: "His Highness the Third Prince is a man of great understanding and righteousness. Knowing that I have been pressured by you all this time, he specially made arrangements for me, and naturally, I was more than willing to cooperate. This substitution act was even personally arranged by the Third Prince. Luo Zhiheng, you are not even worthy to carry the shoes of a man like the Third Prince." 16.
"Lackey!" Luo Zhiheng sneered.
"You two colluded and plotted against me. Mu Yunsheng, you devised this plan just to make Luo Ningshuang your pawn by Mu Yunhe's side, didn't you? You think you can rest easy after killing me? That so-called Great Demon King is dead, and you're just a mortal now. You can't defeat the Crown Prince. There's only one outcome for you, and that is to die a horrible death!" Luo Zhiheng saw through Mu Yunsheng's conspiracy at a glance.
But she had to admit that Mu Yunsheng's move was too ruthless, too decisive, and too merciless. Although it was extremely dangerous, if it had succeeded, it would truly have been an unbreakable masterpiece. However, this kind of calculated move was being used against her, and given Luo Zhiheng's current physical condition, she truly had no strength to resist. And she also sensed that today, she might very well be doomed!
"Shut up! If it weren't for Mu Yunhe, I would be on the throne today. It's all your fault! You wretch, you even dared to stab me! Hahaha, these knife wounds on your face look like you're avenging me. I didn't want to come out, but who told you to be so stubborn and disbelieving? I can't stand the thought of you holding on any longer. I'll make sure you have no hope left, make you despair, make your heart turn to ashes!" Mu Yunsheng said fiercely.
"If you don't believe Luo Ningshuang's words, then let me tell you. Your Mu Yunhe will never be able to find you again, because he is now in dire straits. The Demon Lord said that Mu Yunhe's soul is injured and he cannot use his soul power at all, but he used it anyway. The General's Mansion is now in chaos. Even if I fail in my war, so what? I've killed a divination priest, and my life hasn't been in vain. It's just a pity that even if Mu Yunhe survives, he will no longer have those awe-inspiring and beloved abilities. He will become no different from an ordinary person."
"Can Mu Yunhe still tell that Luo Ningshuang, who looks exactly like you, is fake? I doubt it. Besides, who would even think of that? A wife who is with you day and night is fake? Isn't that absurd? So, Luo Zhiheng, your relationship with Mu Yunhe has come to an end."
"Today, I'll make sure you die knowing why. If you had obediently felt indebted to me, even knowing my plans, you and Mu Yunhe would have turned a blind eye and allowed me to ascend the throne smoothly. Then you and Mu Yunhe could have continued on your own. But you refused. You and Mu Yunhe deliberately opposed me and even dared to let those old fogies make preparations in advance. You hindered my grand plan, so why should I be polite to you?"
"Hmph! You've ruined my plans and made things difficult for me, so I'll make sure you're separated by death. Mu Yunhe despises Luo Ningshuang, doesn't he? You hate Luo Ningshuang too, don't you? Then I'll make sure Luo Ningshuang stays by Mu Yunhe's side, letting her take over your identity, name, and status, so you can't even die in peace, and making Mu Yunhe feel disgusted for the rest of his life! When Mu Yunhe is about to die, I'll tell him that the woman he's slept with all his life isn't his beloved Luo Zhiheng, but Luo Ningshuang!" Mu Yunsheng was equally insane. He felt incredibly satisfied looking at Luo Zhiheng's blood-stained face, which was almost contorted in pain.
"You shameless people!" Luo Zhiheng roared in fury, her eyes almost burning with rage, wishing she could cremate them!
"We're shameless? You can't even handle that? Luo Zhiheng, you're disfigured and seriously injured now. If we push you off this cliff, do you think you'd survive? Do you think what we're doing is shameless?" Luo Ningshuang laughed hysterically, then suddenly her face twisted into a ferocious expression. "You've caused me so much pain, how can I let you off so easily? I've said I'd repay you tenfold for the humiliation and pain you've inflicted on me."
Zhi tugged at Ning's head. Luo Ning Shuang's face was contorted, and her tone was insane: "Do you know how I was abused and treated by that beast who cut off my lineage when I was in the Southern Dynasty? He beat me every day, beat me until I was covered in bruises, beat me until I cried for my parents. No matter how much I begged or how much I cried, he would not let me go."
"He even made that bitch Chunnuan watch me! Watch me get beaten up by him! I hated you so much then, I hated you so much!! The most hateful thing was that beastly bastard Bai Mingyue, who actually brought a group of filthy, smelly beggars, and they raped me! Do you know how I felt then? It hurt so much, it was so painful, it was so disgusting! I hate every one of you who are living in happiness!"
"Luo Zhiheng, all this pain and humiliation was inflicted by you. If you hadn't stolen my happiness and affection, how could I have ended up like this? So of course I'll repay you for it all. And I'll repay you double! So before you die, I'll let you enjoy the feeling of being treated affectionately by many men. Luo Zhiheng, from now on, Mu Yunhe's affection will only be mine to enjoy. I'll possess him, and I'll treat him better than you ever did! And you, now enjoy the affection these men give you!" Luo Ningshuang grinned maliciously, her whites almost completely covering half of her eye sockets, looking extremely eerie and terrifying.
Luo Zhiheng felt a chill run down her spine, her heart filled with horror. She hadn't expected Luo Ningshuang to have gone this far. Enraged, she knew she would never let another man touch her! She would rather die than submit; she would leave not even her corpse for them to desecrate!
In that instant, she thought of death, but what about her Yunhe? Even though she had reached a dead end, even though she was helpless, she still couldn't let go of Mu Yunhe. Could she still try one last time? Was there still a chance…?
Suddenly, as if struck by a flash of inspiration, Luo Zhiheng looked up sharply and said sarcastically, feigning calmness, "What a huge grudge! But why don't you think about your own problems? You yourself have many problems, yet you blame everything on others. Luo Ningshuang, even if you force me to my death today, your personality will still make you suffer a terrible death!"
"Furthermore, even if your conspiracy succeeds, and you commit numerous evils today using my identity and that identical face, do you really think no one can recognize you? There are no secrets that stay hidden forever, and no paper can keep fire. You imposter will be discovered sooner or later, and you will still meet a terrible end!"
"Was this your dying wish? It's as repulsive as you are." Luo Ningshuang scoffed, seemingly completely unconcerned.
Luo Zhiheng gave a cold laugh, proudly raising her head. Her hoarse voice, thick with the stench of blood, broke off and rang out intermittently: "Our bodies can't lie to others. Others may not see it, may not know it, but Luo Ningshuang, those close to us all know that our bodies are different. The cinnabar mole on my left chest is evidence and truth that you can never imitate, deceive, or simulate! You can imitate and impersonate me, but you can't fake the mark bestowed upon me by heaven! Perhaps Father and Brother can't see your chest, but Mu Yunhe can! As long as he's alive, you'll have nowhere to hide from him!"
Luo Ningshuang's expression changed, and Mu Yunsheng's face also turned ugly. Clearly, they had both overlooked this crucial point.
Luo Zhiheng thought that she could trouble and trap them for a while, but she couldn't escape from their clutches. She was only saying this to buy some time. She saw that group of filthy beggars hiding in the woods. She believed that Luo Ningshuang, this madwoman, would really let these people abuse her. She couldn't escape, and she couldn't compromise. The only way out was death!
Only death could offer relief, but what about Yunhe? Luo Zhiheng only hoped that the cinnabar mole would dissuade Mu Yunsheng from this insane attempt to substitute one thing for another. Only Mu Yunsheng could stop Luo Ningshuang's madness. If she could make Mu Yunsheng realize this method was unworkable, perhaps she could find a way to break through his defenses, or at least buy Mu Yunhe more time to leave more clues. That way, even if she chose suicide, she wouldn't die so unjustly.
Unfortunately, just as Mu Yunsheng was hesitating and thinking, Luo Ningshuang's action interrupted his hesitation and completely drove Luo Zhiheng to the brink of despair!
Suddenly, Luo Ningshuang raised her dagger and, without hesitation, brought it down heavily on her left chest!
Second update! This isn't an extra chapter; extra chapters will start tomorrow, haha. Love you all! Keep up the good work tomorrow, my darlings! Please vote, leave comments, and give me monthly tickets! Be patient, the hard times will be over soon!
450 Three years later, the barbarian female chieftain!
Updated: 2013-11-20 19:04:34 Word Count: 7587
Blood instantly soaked Luo Ningshuang's clothes, and her face turned deathly pale. But she was laughing, laughing mockingly and madly. Then, with another slash, she forcefully ripped a piece of flesh from her chest!
Her trembling voice was fierce and ruthless: "I really have to thank you for reminding me, sister. With this birthmark, how can I face Mu Yunhe with peace of mind? Besides, I, Luo Zhiheng, was kidnapped. How can I convince the crowd if I don't get seriously injured? In that case, sister, just enjoy the men I've prepared for you, and then I'll send you on your way!"
Luo Zhiheng stared in shock at Luo Ningshuang's body, blood gushing out and swaying in the wind. Seeing the admiration and surprise in Mu Yunsheng's eyes, she knew her plan had failed. She hadn't expected Luo Ningshuang to be so ruthless towards herself!
The group of filthy men hiding in the shadows finally appeared, approaching Luo Zhiheng step by step. Luo Zhiheng had no way to escape in front of her, and a cliff was right behind her. She couldn't escape, but she was unwilling to be humiliated and defiled like this. Looking at Luo Ningshuang's smug face, she suddenly burst into laughter.
"What are you laughing at again?" Luo Ningshuang roared through gritted teeth. At this point, Luo Zhiheng was certain to die, so why could she still laugh? How could she be so calm in the face of her? Her lack of begging and fear made Luo Ningshuang feel that her countless pleas and cries in the past seemed so ridiculous and cowardly.
"I laugh at your naivety. How could you think that a birthmark alone could make Mu Yunhe give up his idea? How much do you know about the relationship and secrets between him and me? Do you know if I have other marks on my body? You don't know, and I won't tell you. Your scheme will definitely be exposed by Mu Yunhe. Just wait and see how Mu Yunhe will kill you then," Luo Zhiheng said sarcastically and proudly.
"Impossible!" Luo Ningshuang's eyes flickered unpredictably, but she was finally provoked and walked towards Luo Zhiheng. She grabbed Luo Zhiheng's long hair and said sinisterly, "Luo Zhiheng, if you tell me what other secrets you two have, I'll tell you a big secret, how about that?"
"You think I'd be interested?" Luo Zhiheng sneered sarcastically, her hand slowly moving upwards where Luo Ningshuang wasn't looking. "Why don't you tell me first? If I'm interested, then telling you later isn't out of the question."
"Why should I believe you?" Luo Ningshuang said through gritted teeth.
"Then why should I believe you?" Luo Zhiheng's hand moved even closer to Luo Ningshuang's hand holding the dagger.
"With the filthy, lowly men behind me, I could easily destroy you! I can make you die instantly without a burial place, or I can make you die cleanly. Luo Zhiheng, you should know that you have no right to negotiate with me now." Luo Ningshuang's sinister face and vicious heart were exposed to nothing but naked threats.
"You're going to die no matter what, do you think I, Luo Zhiheng, am afraid of death?" Luo Zhiheng lowered her eyelids, glancing at Luo Ningshuang's trembling hand that was about to grab hers. She gritted her teeth and held on, the terrifying and lewd laughter of the men filling her ears, making her feel extremely disgusted.
"Stop wasting your breath on her, just kill her!" Mu Yunsheng's impatient voice rang out. In his heart, Luo Zhiheng was a menace. He could ignore the slight unusual attraction he felt for Luo Zhiheng, but he just didn't want to cause trouble for himself.
Luo Ningshuang was anxious. Knowing that Luo Zhiheng was doomed anyway, why not uncover the secret and inflict even more pain on her? A glint flashed in her eyes, and Luo Ningshuang gripped Luo Zhiheng's long hair tightly, whispering arrogantly and triumphantly in her ear, "Do you know why I won in the end? Do you know why I said Mu Yunhe and I were a couple in our past lives? Because… I was reborn!"