Mercenary Princess - Chapter 147
But before the curtain falls, he wants to figure out one thing.
Is she your child?
"My child? Hahahaha - Liu Rongyue, if you don't want her, I can kindly take her in. It wouldn't be bad if she grew up to warm my Hao'er's bed!"
He let out a heavy sigh.
It seems her choice was right. The way back is truly blocked this time. It's over between them, and she really has no reason to stay any longer!
She glanced one last time at Tuoba Chen, then subtly at Yu Yan and her child behind him. Her eyes slowly lowered, and as the last glimmer of light caught a glimpse of the deep blue light fluttering at the hem of her robe, she turned her slender yet defiant back to the three who watched her go. Sunlight danced on her pale cheeks, its colors vibrant yet unable to truly blend into her skin. The wind tousled her black hair, and as she turned to leave, it seemed to carry a lingering reluctance, the flowing strands of black hair tangled and disheveled under the clear early summer sky…
Perched on Rongyue's shoulder, Gouwa blinked her big almond-shaped eyes at Tuoba Chen, who stood rooted to the spot, gazing at them intently. Seeing his lingering, reluctant expression, her little mind began to work: Why was that uncle glaring at Mommy just now, and now he's looking at her so strangely? That look is so weird! And so annoying! Why is he looking at Mommy like that! Mommy is hers!
*Smack!* He gave Rongyue a hard bite on the cheek, drooling as he pulled the bite away. He glared at Tuoba Chen in the distance, whose gaze was like a fly's (Gouwa's metaphor) glued to his mother. He raised his chin, as if to say: Mother is Gouwa's!
Unfortunately, Tuoba Chen, who was so infatuated with her, did not see her provocative face. It was Tuoba Hao, who was hiding in Yu Yan's arms, who witnessed the whole scene.
"So cute!" With his phoenix eyes fixed on the lively and playful Gouwa, Tuoba Hao tugged at Yu Yan's arm, but his eyes remained fixed on that clever and agile face: "Mother, I like her, I want her to be my Crown Princess!"
Like Tuoba Chen, Ke Yuyan stared blankly at the petite figure gradually disappearing into the crowd in the distance, her mind in a daze, naturally ignoring Tuoba Hao's words.
The three of them stared, mesmerized, at the point that disappeared into the distance. It was a striking sight on the bustling street, drawing the attention of many passersby.
This family may have some mental issues.
This is a conclusion reached by everyone.
After a long while, it seemed that the souls of the three returned to their bodies.
"It's so similar, my sister-in-law, it really looks like her..."
"Yes, it really looks like it, more so than ever before... Brother, do you think it might be..."
"Impossible! Don't forget the lessons from before. This is just another trick she's using!"
Looking at Tuoba Chen's pained expression, Yu Yan sighed softly: "Love is a troublesome thing. It seems you will never be able to let go of it in this lifetime."
"And what about you, my sister-in-law?"
The two exchanged a bitter smile, took one last lingering look at the spot where the figure had disappeared into the distance, and then walked heavily toward the palace...
Volume Three: Looking Back to Where My Heart Has Been, Chapter Four: A Surprising Encounter from Afar (Part One)
She was furious and angry, and the consequences were severe!
She can pretend to be magnanimous and indifferent in front of others, but behind closed doors she hates them to the core, hates them like crazy, hates them to death!
Crack! The small wooden stool with its paint chipped off, the last piece of furniture in the humble thatched hut, ultimately could not escape its fate of being destroyed. After letting out a few mournful cries, it fell to pieces.
The little thatched hut is now truly bare. Everything that could be smashed has been smashed, everything that could be broken has been broken, and everything that could be destroyed has been destroyed. Looking around, all that remains of the little thatched hut are four bare walls.
But even the walls, she still wasn't going to let go!
After placing Gouwa in an open area far from the wooden house, Rongyue took a large hoe that she had taken from next door without asking and began to smash and bang on the shaky wooden house, kicking and digging at it, as if she wouldn't stop until she smashed it to pieces!
She would never admit that her actions stemmed from her damned jealousy!
She just thought the house was too dilapidated and an eyesore, seriously damaging her visual senses and ruining her mood!
Yes, that's it!!
"Oh, so much fun! Mom, smash the house, smash the house! Mom, Gouwa wants to smash too, Gouwa wants to—" With bright almond eyes and waving his two round, chubby short arms, Gouwa happily hopped and skipped to Rongyue's side, looking up at Rongyue with longing on his little face as if venting his anger.
Her hands paused, and leaning on the hoe, Rongyue took a few deep breaths. Her almond-shaped eyes glared, a hint of red flashing in them, as she stared at the smaller almond-shaped eyes: "And you, you better stay far away! Since none of them recognize you anyway, you might as well change your name from now on. Don't call yourself Gouwa anymore, just call yourself Goushengzi!!"
"Wow, Gouwa has a new name! A new name! Goushengzi, Goushengzi—" Clapping and cheering, Gouwa's little face lit up with joy, as if he had just received a piece of candy...
The neighbors, who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, watched from afar as Rongyue, sweating profusely, smashed the metal with great enthusiasm, and Gouwa, who was cheering her on. They exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes conveying the unmistakable message that the mother and daughter were probably mentally unstable...
boom--
The dilapidated thatched house, already on the verge of collapse, could hardly remain peaceful after Rongyue's devastation. In less than a quarter of an hour, with a loud bang, it gloriously met its end!
"Ptooey!" Rongyue vigorously waved away the dust she had kicked up, picked up Gouwa, and moved away from the collapse site. She frowned as she looked at the useless little dilapidated house, thinking to herself, "This substandard building is practically a dangerous building among dangerous buildings! Luckily, I smashed it. Otherwise, if a strong wind came one day, wouldn't both of us be doomed?"
Turning her head casually, she happened to see the villagers looking terrified. Rongyue frowned and thought to herself: Is she a monster? Why are they looking at her like that?
"you……"
"Ah! Run!" Rongyue had only said two words to them when they fled as if they had encountered a plague.
"You're sick!" Rongyue cursed under her breath, looking at the ruins. After the dust settled, she carried Gouwa closer, found a blue package in the ruins, dusted it off, wrapped it in her arms, and then walked towards Aunt Liu's house next door.
"Aunt Liu?"
"Ah? Dog... Dog's mother, you're not here to smash up my house, are you?" Aunt Liu looked at Rongyue, who had suddenly barged in, with a panicked expression.
Smash her house? Ha, they think she's addicted to smashing houses!
He smiled dismissively, about to explain his purpose, when a sudden thought flashed through his mind.
Looking around, the houses were hardly any better than her own thatched hut. Since they were going to rebuild anyway, why not combine the two houses? It would expand the living space, and they could help each other out. Aunt Liu had lost her husband years ago and now lived alone without children, leading a very impoverished life. And with her careless nature, taking care of Gouwa would be difficult for her. By combining the two houses, Aunt Liu could help care for Gouwa, and she could in turn provide financial assistance to Aunt Liu—a win-win situation. Why not?
Seeing Rongyue staring intently at her house and nodding occasionally, Aunt Liu became increasingly uneasy: "Gouwa's mother, are you really going to tear down my thatched house? This is the only place I have left to stay..."
"How are wages calculated when hiring people to build a house?"
Stunned by Rongyue's sudden question, she remained silent for a long while before realizing that Gouwa's mother hadn't come to demolish the house, but rather to inquire about the wages for day laborers, wanting to rebuild the house!