Seeing an opening, Consort Li immediately said, "Are you willing to be separated from the young prince? Even for a short while? You have such deep feelings for the young prince, you must not want to let him down. Besides, you are not proficient in these kinds of competitions. Even if you go, you might not be able to do well. On the contrary, you might embarrass the young prince. Are you willing to let the young prince be talked about and have bad things said about him by outsiders?"
Luo Zhiheng suddenly jumped off the bed, her swift and clean movements filled with murderous intent. She looked down at him fiercely and said, "Anyone who dares to talk about my little Hehe, I'll kill him!"
Consort Li leaned back abruptly, startled by Luo Zhiheng's sudden ferocity. After catching her breath, Consort Li spoke more gently, "Yes, yes, but the hardest thing to control is people's mouths. Even if you kill one, there will be another to talk about it. Can you kill them all?"
Luo Zhiheng said fiercely, "Then I'll tear the first person who spoke ill of Xiao Hehe into eight pieces, and hang them all on the city gate as a warning to those who speak ill of me, Xiao Hehe. This is what will happen if they dare to say it again!"
With one hand behind her back and her posture upright, she pointed the other hand horizontally into the air. Her proud and aloof demeanor, as if she were above the heavens and the earth, was so stunning that it almost blinded people.
Consort Li's heart skipped a beat. For some reason, she felt an urge to stop speaking. The most striking impression Luo Zhiheng gave her was that she was fearless, unafraid of trouble, and could recklessly kill anyone over trivial matters. She knew Luo Zhiheng was ruthless, and she was aware of her absurdity. Luo Zhiheng had always acted on her whims, disregarding a woman's reputation and the scornful stares of the world as she flirted with handsome men. What was there that Luo Zhiheng wouldn't dare to do?
"Don't get agitated. He'll be very touched if he knows you're so protective of him." Consort Li felt she'd said something pointless, but she instinctively didn't dare say anything more in front of the arrogant Luo Zhiheng. Realizing what she'd said, Consort Li's face darkened. Had she actually been intimidated by Luo Zhiheng?
Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiheng suddenly shed her sharp aura, smiling like a docile little antelope, and asked shyly and innocently, "Really? Will Xiao Hehe really be very moved? If that's the case, then I'll kill someone every day, so he'll be moved every day, okay?"
Consort Li's expression changed drastically. Was Luo Zhiheng a murderous maniac? How could she be so reckless? She glanced at the still-sleeping Mu Yunhe. Undeniably, with Mu Yunhe in the world, there were no other handsome men. This man was truly outrageously handsome. But what good was his beauty? He would still be hidden away in the palace for life, never able to reveal his beauty to the world.
In this light, it's quite reasonable for a fangirl to disregard everything because of Mu Yunhe's good looks.
Consort Li's heart stirred, and she smiled, "I have two things here that would look very beautiful on you, and the young prince would surely like them too. Would you like to take a look?"
Luo Zhiheng's eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly. Consort Li then took out two exquisite little boxes from her sleeve, opened them one by one, and their jewels gleamed instantly. Luo Zhiheng narrowed her eyes; she really was willing to go to great lengths for those things.
She feigned delight and reached out to take them, but Consort Li stopped her with her hand, smiling broadly as she said, "However, these two items of mine are priceless, and they are cherished gifts from the Prince. I wouldn't be willing to give them to you. But you mean well, and as an elder, I can't be too stingy. But if I just give them to you like this, I won't be able to explain it when the Prince returns. How about you trade something with me? Then these two things that will make the young Prince happy are yours."
I don't know what's wrong with Consort Li's head. After so many confrontations, she still thinks Luo Zhiheng is brain-dead? Although she pretends to be stupid, anyone with a brain should know that nude photos are not something to mess with. At least Mu Yunhe knows that Luo Zhiheng is a cunning little fox, doesn't he?
Luo Zhiheng smiled and said, "So, what does Consort Li want me to exchange for you?"
Consort Li smiled as she looked at the wrapped object on the shelf, which still shone through. Her scout had returned and told her that she had seen Luo Zhiheng wrap up the invitation and put it on the shelf. Consort Li noticed that the object was similar in shape and size to the invitation, and although it was wrapped, she was certain that it was the invitation.
“You are a junior, so I shouldn’t take advantage of you. I’ll just take one of your things, but you can’t refuse me if I want it myself,” Consort Li said generously.
Luo Zhiheng nodded blankly: "Okay, you can take whatever you want from this room except for my little Hehe."
Consort Li's smile deepened, and she pointed to the wrapped invitation on the shelf. Consort Li clearly saw Luo Zhiheng's expression change instantly.
Luo Zhiheng hesitated and said somewhat awkwardly, "That won't do. I can't make that decision for you. Besides, you have two things, so if you exchange one for the other, you'll be at a disadvantage. Why don't you choose the other one, or both?"
Consort Li shook her head with a loving expression and said, "I won't argue with you about these things. Anything is fine, as long as I can come back and explain to the Prince. Let's just have that one thing. I don't know what it is, but it doesn't matter."
Luo Zhiheng hurriedly waved her hand and stood in front of the shelf, refusing to give it to her no matter what: "Consort Li, Xiao Hehe and I feel bad about this. Please choose something else. This won't do, it really won't do. It would be too much of a loss for you to give it to me. Those two items of yours look very valuable."
Consort Li stood up and said firmly yet kindly, "You don't need to feel guilty. As long as you two children are well, that's all that matters. I gave you these two things willingly, and I also took anything from you voluntarily. I won't blame you no matter what it is, so don't worry."
As Consort Li spoke, she couldn't contain herself any longer and placed the package in Luo Zhiheng's hand. Taking advantage of Luo Zhiheng's flustered attempt to take it, Consort Li forcefully pushed her away, causing Luo Zhiheng to weakly fall aside, clearing the way for her. Consort Li eagerly took the package in her hand; its weight was similar to the invitations she had received before. Her eyes lit up with joy; Consort Li hadn't expected to obtain the invitation so easily and effortlessly. This Luo Zhiheng was too foolish.
She was about to leave with the item, but Luo Zhiheng stopped her and said urgently, "Consort Li, you really shouldn't do this. That item isn't worth much. I'll get you something else. I can't let you suffer a loss."
Consort Li deliberately repeated what she had just said loudly. By this time, she had reached the doorway, and everyone in the courtyard heard her. They all immediately felt that Consort Li was truly a kind and compassionate person, so good to her juniors, willing to suffer losses herself rather than let them suffer. 12.
Seeing that she couldn't stop Consort Li, Luo Zhiheng said with a face full of gratitude, "So Consort Li is such a good person. I really misunderstood good people before."
Consort Li smiled smugly upon hearing this, and hurriedly left with the paper package, eager to open it and see the invitation.
Luo Zhiheng also went back into the room, picked up the warm jade necklace, and laughed heartily and sarcastically: "So eager to see it, huh? I wonder if you'll be so angry you'll vomit blood when you see it!"
Mu Yunhe opened his eyes, a smile already on his handsome face, along with a hint of doting affection. Even his tone was indulgent and helpless: "You're just being naughty. Aren't you afraid she'll come back and cause you a scene?"
Luo Zhiheng shrugged like a little rascal: "I'm already in deep trouble, why would I be afraid of her making a fuss? I'm more looking forward to her being driven crazy by that thing. I really want to see what a peerless madwoman is like."
Mu Yunhe chuckled softly, his laughter still hoarse and weak, but the infectious charm and allure of his melodious, deep voice could not be ignored. This was the first time Luo Zhiheng had heard Mu Yunhe laugh out loud, and she was stunned with her big eyes.
Mu Yunhe was overwhelmed by her dazed yet adorable expression and couldn't help but burst into laughter. To have a good, unrestrained laugh was something he had never dared to dream of before. He thought that laughter had left him in the darkness of his life, but today, because of this quirky and clever little girl, he laughed heartily and freely, filled with joy.
Luo Zhiheng, without any backbone, pounced on him, cupping Mu Yunhe's face in her hands and beaming with joy, shouting, "So beautiful! So lovely! Mu Yunhe, you can actually smile! I'm so surprised and delighted! Don't you think I'm experiencing double happiness?"
Mu Yunhe's cheeks ached from smiling, and he raised an eyebrow, asking with a smile, "What do you mean by double happiness?"
Luo Zhiheng exaggeratedly counted on her fingers, saying, "Look, I easily got these two treasures, and you even smiled today. Wait a minute, the treasures have a price, but your smile is priceless. So, I've made a profit!"
Luo Zhiheng was in high spirits after finishing the accounts. This deal was incredibly profitable. She shook Mu Yunhe and said, "Do you think we should impose a lockdown on the entire hospital? Give everyone a kitchen knife or a stick? Just in case that woman really gets angry and comes back to kill us? Or should we just take the stolen money and disappear now, so that crazy woman can only be so angry that she vomits blood but can't do anything to us?"
Mu Yunhe smiled and closed his eyes, ignoring her fallacies, but he couldn't help but laugh whenever he thought about how Consort Li would be driven mad with anger.
That arrogant woman has finally met her match.
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113 It's gotten bigger! The dangerous box is furious! (Fourth update)
Updated: 2013-06-18 16:25:24 Word Count: 3507
Before returning to her room, Consort Li deliberately had Hua Kai and the head maid boast about her kindness and generosity in front of the servants, elevating herself to the level of caring for the younger generation. Before long, coupled with the fact that Luo Zhiheng had arranged for people to go out and spread the word about Consort Li's kindness, the entire palace knew that Consort Li had exchanged things with Luo Zhiheng that day.
The gist of it is that Consort Li wanted to bestow something upon Luo Zhiheng, but since it was given to her by the Prince, she couldn't just give it to Luo Zhiheng directly. So, she exchanged items with Luo Zhiheng. Consort Li generously took one item at random, while Luo Zhiheng tried her best to stop her from giving it to Consort Li. Luo Zhiheng's ignorance and Consort Li's tolerance and generosity were directly proportional, which made Consort Li's reputation in the Prince's mansion reach its peak for a time.
Meanwhile, Luo Zhiheng was enjoying a delicious meal with Mu Yunhe, trying her best to help him recover, ignoring the negative image of her being portrayed as a narrow-minded and petty person who only knew how to take and never give.
Luo Zhiheng was actually quite pleased. The more they praised Consort Li and belittled Luo Zhiheng as if she were stingy and unwilling to give anything to Consort Li, the less chance Consort Li would have of seeking revenge after going mad. As long as Consort Li still had loyal followers, they should consider that Consort Li had taken what Luo Zhiheng refused to give her and left, saying she wouldn't hold it against her no matter what. If Consort Li really went mad and came back to settle scores with Luo Zhiheng, Consort Li's peak reputation would be completely destroyed! 12.
"You're really ruthless." Mu Yunhe mocked Luo Zhiheng while enjoying the meal she served him. But deep down, he really liked her ruthless methods against her enemies and her ability to calculate three steps ahead of her every move. Although she was a little mischievous, it didn't stop Mu Yunhe from appreciating Luo Zhiheng's intelligence.
Upon hearing this, Luo Zhiheng snorted and immediately retaliated by putting the spoonful of food that was about to be brought to Mu Yunhe's mouth into her own, completely ignoring that the spoon had just been in Mu Yunhe's mouth before. She chewed the food with great relish.
Mu Yunhe felt a tightening in her lower abdomen, a strange restlessness suddenly surging within her, just like... just like that night, a strange fever, a strange anticipation and longing for her touch. 15460418
Mu Yunhe tensed up with fear, feeling that uncontrollable urge to release his pent-up emotions. His scalp tingled, and he didn't dare look at Luo Zhiheng again. His eyes were filled with regret and panic. Why did he feel this way lately when facing Luo Zhiheng?
Luo Zhiheng brought a spoonful of food to his mouth, but he wouldn't open it to eat. Luo Zhiheng muttered, "Are you angry? I'll give you some, okay?"
Mu Yunhe didn't want Luo Zhiheng to think he was a petty and narrow-minded man, but eating with a spoon that Luo Zhiheng had touched made him feel uneasy, yet he also felt an urge to try it. These two emotions were tearing him apart. In the end, whether it was the irresistible aroma of the food or Luo Zhiheng's urging, he inexplicably swallowed that spoonful of food.
As expected, it left a lingering fragrance in my mouth; an unexpectedly satisfying and comfortable feeling.
And then there was that even stronger, burning sensation rising from his lower abdomen—a desire he desperately wanted, yet also a torment. Mu Yunhe was too frightened to move, mechanically eating while frantically trying to control the unfamiliar, frantic reactions coursing through his body. But this damned heat, as if alive, intensified with every approach, every breath, every sound from Luo Zhiheng, and every spoonful of food offered to him by her red lips. Mu Yunhe couldn't control himself; the unfamiliar sensation was terrifying.
Despite being subjected to all sorts of torment, Mu Yunhe could only finish his meal with a cold face, and then ignored Luo Zhiheng. This made Luo Zhiheng wonder if she had done something wrong again. She stared at the back of his head for a long time, bewildered, before going out to find the nanny to prepare things for the competition the day after tomorrow.
After Luo Zhiheng left, Mu Yunhe's cold face finally couldn't help but blush, and sweat even began to appear on his forehead. His large hand rose weakly and tremblingly. He endured it again and again, but finally couldn't help but reach under the covers and tremblingly caressed his strangely hot genitals. The high temperature, hardness, and shape of his touch were unprecedentedly astonishing. Mu Yunhe, who knew everything about astronomy and geography, was so shocked that his head exploded and he knew nothing, only a blank.
Perhaps the last thought that remained in his mind was: How could it have become...so big?!
Consort Hengyang herself.
Consort Li finally returned to her room. To further demonstrate that she didn't know what the package was, she casually placed it on the table and had her servants clean up the room. Then, Hua Kai, being quite perceptive, asked Consort Li, "Your Highness, should we check what this is so we can categorize and put it away?"
Consort Li had been itching to open it for a long time. She gave Hua Kai an appreciative look and said gently, "Open it and take a look. Although I chose it myself, it is also the child's wish."
Hua Kai slowly unwrapped the brownish-yellow paper package. When the last piece was opened, a golden light suddenly appeared in the air above the table. However, it was different from the pure golden light that Consort Li had seen in Madam Wang's hand; it was much weaker.
Consort Li narrowed her eyes and said, "Bring it here so I can take a look."
Hua Kai looked at the golden object and felt it was both strange and familiar. After handing it to Consort Li, she stared at it intently.
Upon seeing the object, Consort Li's expression changed drastically, and she murmured in disbelief, "How could this be? It's not an invitation!"
The invitation to the First Talent Competition is unique and unparalleled. The magnificent and prestigious invitation cover is made of pure gold, featuring the family crest of that race. However, the real invitation is not the gold cover, but rather the contents of the small gold box inside. Because this small box is made of pure gold, coupled with the even more incomparable invitation inside, it carries great weight.
But what Consort Li was holding wasn't gold at all. It looked more like some kind of gold paper. Although it had some weight to it, the outer cover alone was enough to prove that it wasn't an invitation!
Consort Li suppressed her anger, trying to comfort herself. She believed it was only because Luo Zhiheng was greedy and had taken the gold cover of the invitation to play with. It didn't matter, as long as the contents were indeed an invitation. But Consort Li's hands trembled as she slowly opened the box. Heaven knows how desperate she felt. Not despair for herself, but despair for Luo Zhiheng.
That brat is so greedy. The real invitation is a million times better than that gold badge. Luo Zhiheng wouldn't even let go of the gold badge, so how could she possibly let go of the invitation inside, which is worth even more?
The box was opened, ruthlessly confirming Consort Li's most desperate thoughts and completely shattering her last bit of patience!
"What the hell is this?!" Consort Li grabbed a stack of white papers from the box, her voice filled with uncontrollable shrillness and rage. When she saw the pattern on the neatly cut white papers, Consort Li's face twitched with anger, turning pale and then red.
Turtles! On each sheet of paper, little turtles of different sizes and shapes are drawn! Each one is lifelike, and next to them, the little turtles' inner thoughts are written with a fine brush.
For example, Xiao Hehe made me practice the piano today, but piano practice is so boring, little turtle, I'm so sad. Or, for example, Xiao Hehe said I'm useless today, do you really know how much I hate him? But what can I do? That old witch, Consort Li, always bullies me, I'm so scared. I can't lose Xiao Hehe's protection, so I can only endure it.
"Old witch?!" Consort Li's eyes widened instantly, more white than black, her face contorted with rage, wishing she could tear these tattered papers to shreds. But she couldn't resist continuing to flip through the pages. She wanted to see just how audacious Luo Zhiheng dared to speak to her like that!
The old witch picked a fight with me again today, and in a fit of anger, I snatched her bracelet. If she dares to cause me trouble again, I'll take everything off her so she'll lose face.
"How dare you! You little slut!" Consort Li had never encountered such a unique, straightforward, and infuriating personal monologue. She slammed the paper on the table, her chest heaving with anger.
The box shattered into pieces because of her large movements, and the gold paper pasted on the box fell off one by one. The large "冥" (Ming) characters on the white paper almost blinded Consort Li!
She grabbed the few sheets of gold paper, trembling with rage, and suddenly screamed and cursed, "Luo Zhiheng, I swear I will never forgive you! Today it's either you or me!"
Hua Kai had never seen Consort Li so furious. She trembled and barely managed to peek over the shoulder. One glance almost made her kneel down in fright. The brightly colored character for "underworld" and the pure yellow gold paper were clearly joss paper for folding gold ingots for the dead!
Luo Zhiheng is out of her mind! Using such an unlucky thing to provoke Consort Li? No wonder Consort Li is so angry she seems to be going crazy. They are very superstitious and extremely averse to anything related to the dead. Besides, this kind of joss paper is something only royalty can use; the only person who could summon it is the young prince. This couple… they really are fearless!
A small, white turtle drawing fell from among the papers. Consort Li instinctively grabbed it fiercely. On it was written a sentence that sounded like it was written in a coquettish tone: "Consort Li, you annoying old hag, if you bully me again, I'll draw a male turtle for you and have it pressing down on you every day, you annoying turtle hag..."
Luo Zhiheng is simply... outrageous! She's acting recklessly!
Overwhelmed by an unprecedented humiliation, Consort Li, her eyes bloodshot, could no longer contain herself and stood up, trying to rush out. But her movements were too forceful; her skirt tore through the broken box, and a pile of iron pieces the size of quail eggs shattered and fell from the box, hitting Consort Li's feet. She screamed and fell, her composure shattered, cursing, "Luo Zhiheng, you little beast! I swear I won't rest until I've killed you!"
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114 Purpose! The identity of Consort Li! Luo Ningshuang's shocking secret!
Updated: 2013-06-19 10:46:54 Word Count: 9795
Consort Li scrambled to her feet, looking disheveled, her eyes bloodshot, and rushed out with a fierce expression. She was so angry that she had lost her mind. All she wanted to do was grab Luo Zhiheng's hair, slap her hard across the face until she was dead, and then break off her fingers one by one so that she would have to write and draw those damned things again!
Hua Kai originally wanted to help Consort Li, but given Consort Li's current delirious state, Hua Kai dared not offend her and become cannon fodder. Besides, Consort Li and Luo Zhiheng were having a huge fight, partly due to Hua Kai's meddling and stirring up trouble; she was actually hoping for this situation to be as it was.
But Consort Li's head maid, Linglong, was different. She was Consort Li's true confidante and devoted herself to Consort Li. Seeing that Consort Li was already disregarding everything, she could see the situation and rushed forward without fear of death to grab Consort Li and said urgently, "Master, you can't go now. Please calm down. If you go, you will fall into Luo Zhiheng's trap."