In her haste, Luo Ningshuang blurted out, "Sister will definitely be able to help. It's about Cousin Beisong, and Shuang'er likes it..."
"Aheng!" An urgent shout came from afar, interrupting Luo Ningshuang's words.
Before Luo Zhiheng could react, she felt a gust of wind rush towards her face, and the next moment she was embraced tightly, surrounded by the scent of sunshine.
"Aheng, Aheng, you're finally back, you willful girl!" A hot breath whispered in her ear, and it seemed that there was still dampness on her temples. The whispers were urgent and helpless, calling out "Aheng" one after another, which was Xia Beisong's favorite name.
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038 Because you are Aheng
Updated: 2013-06-06 20:01:38 Word Count: 1640
"Master, do you really not resent the eldest young lady for stealing your good marriage?" Chunnuan asked unwillingly.
"Of course not, I'm quite happy." Luo Ningshuang's eyes gleamed with malice. Of course she didn't resent it, because she herself didn't want this marriage. She had personally schemed to push Luo Zhiheng into the fire pit, and now she was just waiting to see the show. Just watch, before long, Luo Zhiheng would be able to taste the bitterness of being bullied severely in the Prince's mansion while bearing the stigma of being a jinx to her husband.
"It's just hateful! My cousin actually hugged Luo Zhiheng. But it doesn't matter, Luo Zhiheng is already married, and she can no longer compete with me for my cousin. The person who will marry my cousin in this life will definitely be me, Luo Ningshuang!" Luo Ningshuang sneered through gritted teeth.
Xia Beisong led Luo Zhiheng to the pavilion in the garden and sat down. He looked her over carefully and was slightly relieved to see that she looked well. However, he held her hand tightly and his eyes were full of haggardness, regret and fear, which made this brave and skilled man on the battlefield seem very vulnerable.
Luo Zhiheng was a little afraid to look Xia Beisong in the eye. She didn't know why she wasn't afraid of being recognized as the real person when she was facing Luo Ningshuang, but she felt very pressured when facing Xia Beisong. Xia Beisong's fiery gaze made her feel flustered and helpless.
"Aheng, do you know you've really messed up this time? This is a life-changing event, how could you be so reckless? Now the news of your marriage to Mu Yunhe has spread throughout the streets and alleys, what am I supposed to do?" Xia Beisong was somewhat exasperated, but still unwilling to blame her too much.
"I know I was wrong," Luo Zhiheng said softly, head down, only thinking about getting through this quickly.
Seeing her as harmless and pitiful in Xia Beisong's eyes, he couldn't help but pull her into his arms, stroking her soft hair with his chin, and murmured fiercely, "Aheng, don't be afraid, I will definitely find a way to rescue you. Luo Ningshuang knows that it's a pit of fire, so she doesn't want to jump in, but she can't hurt you! I won't let her get away with this!"
Luo Zhiheng, who had been resisting, lit up at these words. She looked up with shining eyes and asked, "Is there really a way to get me out?"
That would be wonderful! She had grown accustomed to the free and unrestrained life of a bandit, and was truly unaccustomed to the oppressive atmosphere of a large family. Her previous compromises were merely acts of appeasement. She was a woman of the Republic of China era, having lived through the late Qing Dynasty, and deeply ingrained in her mind were the ideas of a woman's obedience to her husband and the principle that a woman should not marry twice. But she was not conservative either; she had also experienced those reform movements, seen foreigners, seen the ocean, yearned for freedom, and longed for the beautiful love stories sung by poets—things that the Prince's Mansion could not give her.
If she could truly leave the Prince's mansion, she would choose to leave without hesitation, even if it meant living in anonymity.
Xia Beisong smiled affectionately at her: "Of course, if Luo Ningshuang can make you go in and suffer for her, then I can make her go in and suffer the consequences herself. No one can harm my Aheng. You have to be patient for a while, and don't let yourself be wronged or bullied. Once Luo Ningshuang is fully recovered, I will find a way to switch you back."
Luo Zhiheng was overjoyed. What she had told Luo Ningshuang was just that she wanted to live a better life in the palace, but that didn't matter anymore. Having escaped the cage, she was full of hope for life again!
Luo Zhiheng asked, somewhat puzzled, "Cousin, thank you, but why are you so nice to me? Luo Ningshuang is also your cousin, isn't she?"
Xia Beisong was stunned for a moment, then held her lovingly and smiled without saying a word. His heart was both soft and painful: "Because you are Aheng, you are the bride I have known since I was a child, but Aheng, why do you never understand my love for you..."
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039 Stop!
Updated: 2013-06-06 20:01:39 Word Count: 1613
"Tsk tsk, what a heartwarming scene of childhood sweethearts, even I'm moved." A mocking and indifferent voice suddenly rang out. Mu Yunjin, who had appeared out of nowhere, stood with his arms crossed, leaning against a locust tree not far from the pavilion. His tall and straight figure was reflected in the shimmering pond beside him, and the angle of his profile in the water was full of mockery.
Xia Beisong's eyes were as cold as knives, shooting straight at him, his sarcastic smile deepening: "I don't need you to be moved. Get as far away as you can. The General's Mansion doesn't welcome you."
The mere thought of his Ah Heng being carried away by the knowing Mu Yunjin right before his eyes was like a sharp blade, mercilessly tearing at his heart, making him so painful that he wanted to tear Mu Yunjin to pieces! Although he couldn't deal with Mu Yunjin now, he couldn't help but loathe him.
"Hmph! Xia Beisong, you don't have to turn your back on me so quickly, do you? With your cousin in your arms right now, you've already forgotten that I'm your benefactor? If you dare to displease me, be careful that I don't accidentally let it get out that you, Xia Beisong, were having a secret rendezvous with our Mu Wangfu's little princess at the General's Mansion..." Mu Yunjin said threateningly, raising his narrow eyes and acting like a roguish rogue.
"You dare!" Xia Beisong's gaze hardened even more. From an angle where Luo Zhiheng couldn't see, he and Mu Yunjin fought with their eyes across the distance. His gaze was cold and sharp, like a sharp arrow. Mu Yunjin was stunned for the first time when she saw Xia Beisong so fierce and ruthless.
"Ha! Of course we wouldn't dare. You may be shameless, but the Mu Royal Mansion still has a reputation. Fortunately, she's not our acknowledged daughter-in-law, so you can be as shameless as you want." Mu Yunjin laughed sarcastically, glanced at Luo Zhiheng, and snorted coldly with contempt and disgust.
Luo Zhiheng ground her canine teeth together, and said to Xia Beisong with a mischievous smile, as if no one else was around, "Cousin, how come this pig is in my house? My family doesn't buy pork, let alone stupid pigs. For a man to be so foul-mouthed, it's unprecedented and probably never to be repeated. He really is the kind of spoiled pig from a wealthy family. It's truly an eye-opener."
Her sharp tongue surprised Xia Beisong. The Ah Heng of the past was very impulsive. Although she was still somewhat impulsive now, she wasn't as quick to rush into fights with people she disliked. This could be considered a kind of growth. Had the terrifying environment of the Prince's mansion made the most innocent and carefree Ah Heng grow up overnight?
Xia Beisong felt a pang in his heart, and affectionately ruffled her hair, smiling as he said, "Aheng is right."
Mu Yunjin stood up straight, his smile vanished. No one had ever dared call him a pig! He sneered, "Luo Zhiheng, what are you so arrogant about? If I hadn't stayed here to stop Xia Beisong these past few days, your stupid cousin would have gone mad and snatched her from the Prince's mansion. Today, I finally managed to persuade him to calm down and plan things carefully, and you two adulterous lovers have already betrayed me! Xia Beisong, you despicable villain! Luo Zhiheng, you treacherous slut!"
Luo Zhiheng snorted, her eyes filled with arrogance and ruthlessness, and said, "Don't pretend to be so selfless. In the end, aren't you just trying to save face for your royal family? Listen to me, I don't care how noble your status is, I don't care about your family. Since we've reached a consensus, let's work together."
"You may not like me, but do you know that I also despise you? You can quietly be your young master, and I will obediently be my little princess. Once Luo Ningshuang recovers, we will switch back and have no further connection. If you dare to disrupt my cousin's plans and prevent me from leaving the palace, although I dare not say I can turn the palace upside down, I can certainly ruin your reputation, Mu Yunjin!"
Her sassy words completely stunned the two men!
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040 Scaring Mu Yunjin
Updated: 2013-06-06 20:01:40 Word Count: 1578
At this moment, Luo Zhiheng's arrogant expression, haughty gaze, and ruthless words seemed to be building momentum for her to do what she said she would do!
This vibrant and proud girl, standing in the sunlight, possessed a stunning beauty that seemed to awaken wildly from her arrogance, so captivating that one dared not look directly at her. Though she was overly arrogant, Xia Beisong found her endearing and genuine.
Isn't this the real Aheng? Fearless and single-mindedly charging forward, even if she gets hurt and bruised, she won't change her mind or back down once she's made up her mind. This is her fatal flaw, but also her most brilliant quality. It's what made Xia Beisong firmly believe, from childhood, that Aheng was his only bride.
Xia Beisong didn't know that the Luo Zhiheng of the past was stubborn and inflexible, but the Luo Zhiheng of now was both firm and flexible. She knew how to assess the situation, knew not to confront things head-on, and that being strong when necessary and weak when necessary was the way to survive. But she also had her own bottom line and principles. She was lenient on small matters, but never ambiguous on important ones.
Never take what others cherish, never sell out your country! This is her motto and bottom line. No matter how weak her character, she would never yield to coercion, oppression, or aggression!
At this moment, Mu Yunjin was seen as a threat and could potentially hinder her freedom, so she had no choice but to take a hard line!
Mu Yunjin narrowed her eyes, her disgust for her growing, and gritted her teeth, saying, "Are you threatening me?"
"This isn't a threat, just a warning. Let's just keep to ourselves from now on. Don't mess with me, and I'll leave cleanly when the time comes. If I can't leave then, I'll announce to the outside world that you, Mu Yunjin... have been taken by me!" Luo Zhiheng's eyes darted around, and she suddenly grinned wickedly.
Mu Yunjin's expression changed and she shouted, "You shameless bastard!"
"Aheng! How could you say such a thing?" Xia Beisong was also startled. Wasn't this ruining her own reputation? She was the woman he had chosen.
Luo Zhiheng was used to being a bandit, spending all her time with a group of roughnecks. She was neither delicate nor reserved, and her speech was inevitably bold and domineering. She found it quite amusing, but others saw it as shocking. She knew that men in this era were wary of this, and she had to please her cousin who could rescue her.
She smiled softly at Xia Beisong, affectionately shaking his arm and playfully saying, "Cousin, don't be angry. Aheng was just teasing him. He hates me so much, this is the right thing to do. If he dares to make me unhappy, I'll make him unhappy for the rest of his life. Being monopolized by a lovesick girl, he can just wait to become the laughing stock of the world."
Xia Beisong was both amused and exasperated, thinking: How can my Aheng be so adorable! Mu Yunjin gritted her teeth, thinking: Let's see how long you can be so arrogant, you brat! The Prince's mansion isn't so easy to navigate!
After discussing the specific details of the switch with Xia Beisong, they decided to take action after Luo Ningshuang was fully recovered, estimating that a month would be sufficient. Luo Zhiheng, filled with satisfaction and excitement, boarded the carriage to return to the Prince's Mansion, but upon arrival, she was stopped at the gates!
The gatekeepers at the Prince's mansion refused to allow Luo Zhiheng and her servant to enter!
Upon arriving on horseback, Mu Yunjin witnessed this scene and watched the spectacle with glee.
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041 One lash!
Updated: 2013-06-06 20:01:41 Word Count: 1494
Seeing the imposing manner of the servants from the Prince's residence, Madam Hu frowned and said, "What do you mean by this? Why won't you let the young princess return to the residence?"
The steward-like man grinned, his face contorted with arrogance, and said, "What are you saying, Madam Hu? How could I not let the little princess in when she's back? But these two strangers can't come in. You know this is the Mu Prince's Mansion, a place of great importance. How can we let people of unknown identity enter at will? What if they endanger the lives and health of our masters?"
“These two are the young princess’s wet nurse and personal maid. They have been with the young princess for many years. They did not come when the young princess got married, but they are here now as part of her dowry. What’s wrong with that?” Madam Hu pointed out the identities of Zhang Shi and the maid, without confronting the steward directly, because the steward was Consort Li’s man.
It now seems that Consort Li was indeed deliberately making things difficult for her. I never expected Consort Li's刁难 (diāonán, making things difficult for her) to come so quickly.
The butler narrowed his eyes and smiled sinisterly, "Is Madam Hu going to vouch for these two people of unknown identity? If so, I can let them in, but if anything goes wrong, Madam Hu will have to take responsibility."
Madam Hu was taken aback. How could she guarantee something like this? The Princess Consort was right behind her. Helping her might implicate the Princess Consort, while not helping might alienate Luo Zhiheng. Consort Li's move was clever, putting both Madam Hu and the Princess Consort in an awkward position, and also putting Luo Zhiheng in a difficult position.
Just as Madam Hu was caught in a dilemma, Luo Zhiheng's clear voice came from inside the carriage: "Madam Hu, step back. This is my own business. I want to see which dog, slave, dares to bully me, Luo Zhiheng, by abusing his power!"
She flung open the carriage curtain with a swift motion, standing atop the carriage shaft and looking down at the steward, taking in the changing expressions on everyone's faces because of her bold words. Admiring her fingernails, she sneered casually, "What a fat dog! I wonder how much of your master's wealth you've devoured to fatten you up like a pig. And you're the one stopping me?"
Luo Zhiheng's arrogance offended the steward. In this royal residence, who dared not give him any face? He completely disregarded Luo Zhiheng, treating her as a mere princess, and said with a forced smile, "It's me! But I'm just following orders. After all, everyone who enters the royal residence must have a clear background. You can't just bring in a few people at random. Who knows if these people are spies or assassins from enemy countries!"
"Insolence!" Luo Zhiheng suddenly roared, snatched the coachman's whip, and with a sharp crack, lashed the air, striking the steward hard across the body amidst everyone's stunned silence. The sound of tearing fabric accompanied the cracking of the whip: "How dare you, a dog, a slave, slander my people at will!"
This scene came suddenly, and everyone's gaze towards Luo Zhiheng shifted unpredictably. At that moment, even Mu Yunjin thought this woman had gone mad! How dare she so shamelessly beat someone in the street? She was definitely doomed! At the very least, she could forget about making a good impression on anyone in the Prince's mansion.
However, Luo Zhiheng dared to be so unrestrained today, no longer feigning weakness, because she knew that one day she could leave this place, no longer worrying about being trapped in this cage for life, no longer having to compromise herself. Therefore, all the repression and forbearance in her personality were unleashed without restraint at this moment.
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