131. Showing his power before the match, he is ruthless and vicious!
Updated: 2013-06-27 14:42:27 Word Count: 3430
Luo Zhiheng stepped off the carriage amidst the stares of the people who were looking at her like she was a monster. The air in the room seemed to freeze. As she took a step forward, people stepped back. Gradually, a narrow and crowded path was cleared in the space where she walked, but no one dared to block her way.
She walked forward with an aura of coldness, with Madam Wang clearing the way and the wet nurse protecting her from the side. The path she walked behind was immediately blocked by people, as if they were going to kill Luo Zhiheng here today. Luo Zhiheng was alert and observant. Sensing the situation behind her, she immediately turned around and looked back. Her cold and sharp gaze frightened the people behind her so much that they dared not move forward.
"Young Miss?" the wet nurse whispered worriedly in her ear.
Luo Zhiheng shook her head slightly, said nothing, and continued forward. This was the path she had chosen; having chosen to walk before humanity, there was no turning back. She could only fight with all her might and forge ahead.
Suddenly, she gave a bitter smile. Her luck seemed to be running out today. Could it really be because she didn't get a kiss from Mu Yunhe? She wondered if she could turn the tide today.
When Luo Zhiheng arrived at the rest area, Luo Ningshuang came up to her, her eyes full of worry and concern, and said, "Sister, are you alright? I was so worried about you. Don't pay attention to those people. They didn't mean it. They don't know that you're actually fine."
Luo Zhiheng had no mood to act out a sisterly drama with Luo Ningshuang today, nor was she interested in playing along. So she coldly said, "I would be grateful if you could just shut up and get lost."
"Hey! Luo Zhiheng, what are you so arrogant about? How can you be so ruthless to your own sister! You're only acting so arrogantly because that short-lived Mu Yunhe is backing you up, aren't you? Wait until Mu Yunhe dies and see how arrogant you are then!" Li Xian'er rushed up and sneered. She had disliked Luo Zhiheng for a long time; it was unbelievable that she could conjure such a beautiful rainbow yesterday. So when someone called Luo Zhiheng a monster today, although Li Xian'er didn't believe it, she was very happy and really hoped that those people would burn Luo Zhiheng to death.
Little did she know that Li Xian'er's words would enrage Luo Zhiheng.
Luo Zhiheng suddenly stood up and, before anyone could react, slapped Li Xian'er across the face without any hesitation!
With a snap!
The clear sound of the slap quickly silenced the surroundings.
Li Xian'er's ears were ringing, and her face had been slapped to the side. When she came to her senses, she turned her face around sharply and screamed, "How dare you hit me? You bastard, I'll kill you!"
Almost simultaneously with her opening her mouth, Luo Zhiheng's other slap landed on Li Xian'er's other face, still ruthless and impolite. She then grabbed Li Xian'er's hair, tripped her, and forcefully slammed her head to the ground. Her movements were swift, brutal, ruthless, and arrogant.
The entire room fell silent!
At this moment, Luo Zhiheng's inherent ruthlessness and bandit-like wildness were undisguised and overflowing with domineering aura!
"Try saying another word about Mu Yunhe to me! Who gave you the audacity to speak so arrogantly about the life or death of the current prince? The Li family? Or your concubine aunt, Li Fangfei! You've got some nerve. How many heads do you have to bear the death penalty for cursing the royal family? Or do you think your Li family, including that Li Fangfei, is capable of challenging Prince Mu's wrath?" Luo Zhiheng rebuked sharply.
She was already full of anger. She could tolerate provocation from outsiders, but she absolutely didn't need others to yell and shout at her when she did things! Especially not this Li Xian'er!
Mu Yunhe is fine with anything, they can argue and fight all they want, but nothing a stranger can say. Especially not something someone would say about Mu Yunhe's short life! How could she be so intolerant of someone cursing Mu Yunhe? She hated it so much she wanted to kill the vile person in front of her immediately!
At this moment, Luo Zhiheng suddenly understood something: why could Mu Yunhe so easily provoke her anger? It was because, without realizing it, she had included Mu Yunhe within her protective circle. And she had always been protective of her own people; regardless of whether they were right or wrong, she could only keep their tantrums to herself, and no one else could say they couldn't be hit, scolded, or touched!
"Luo Zhiheng, how dare you hit me! Do you know who I am? My father is a descendant of the previous dynasty, a member of the royal family, and I am a princess of the previous dynasty! How dare you disrespect me! I will kill you!" Enraged, Li Xian'er lost her mind and dared to shout anything.
Luo Zhiheng laughed, then suddenly grabbed Li Xian'er's hair and slapped her face repeatedly, more than a dozen times, until Li Xian'er couldn't even open her mouth to continue her insults. Only then did she stop amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, and then said with a mocking coldness, "Don't talk to me about grand principles, I don't understand them either, but I know loyalty to the emperor and serving the country! One country, one emperor! You, and your Li family, what are you? You dare to say you're a princess? Just for that one sentence, I dare say your Li family is suspected of treason!"
Luo Zhiheng's words shocked even the most reasonable people! 128.
Indeed, each dynasty has its own ruler and ministers. The Li family is now a thing of the past, and a hundred years have passed, yet there are still people in Li Xian'er's generation who dare to shamelessly claim to be princesses. This shows that they still harbor the ambition to restore the Li family's empire; otherwise, it would be impossible for a mere girl to dare to say such a thing. In addition, the Li family has always been arrogant and extravagant, with wasteful and wasteful behavior, truly befitting royalty.
Li Xian'er didn't understand these things, but Consort Li, who had come to watch the spectacle, did. Luo Zhiheng's words were a deadly weapon; if the Li family were truly convicted of this crime, the entire family would be executed! Consort Li's face changed, and she abandoned all pretense of composure, angrily rebuking, "Li Xian'er, what nonsense are you spouting? And Luo Zhiheng! You are the young princess of the Prince's mansion, and this Li Xian'er is your husband's maternal grandparents' sister! How dare you lay a hand on your own people? Where has your upbringing gone?"
Luo Zhiheng sneered, "My husband's maternal family only has the Tong family. What does the Li family have to do with us? Sister? How come I didn't know there was such a thing as a sister who would curse her own family members?"
Luo Zhiheng suddenly stood up and arrogantly stepped on Li Xian'er's head, causing an uproar throughout the venue! Zhiheng looked bewildered.
But she said clearly and arrogantly, "I'll say it to you again, Li Fangfei, and you better listen carefully! Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe are husband and wife, bound by life and death. You can say whatever you want about me, I'll just ignore whatever you say! But if you dare to speak disrespectfully to Mu Yunhe again, or make any pronouncements about his life or death, I, Luo Zhiheng, will bring a kitchen knife and storm your Li family's door! I want to see if your dignified young lady is well-mannered, acting like a shrew and casually judging other people's men! I also want to ask, what are the true intentions of the Li family, who keep saying they're one family while relentlessly attacking and hurting us!"
No one dared to utter a single word while Luo Zhiheng was speaking. She was in full force, ruthless and imposing, and every word she uttered seemed to be based on reason. Even though everyone knew she had nothing left, they didn't know how to refute her. Even Consort Li, whose face was ugly from Luo Zhiheng's reprimand, couldn't say anything.
After all, Li Xian'er's rude provocation and insolent words had been heard by tens of thousands of ears.
"Remember this, this is my last warning! If you dare to cause any more trouble, Luo Zhiheng's patience is limited. You know I'm not a good person. If you really push me too far, what if I burn down your royal garden? It's just a trashy dynasty that was overthrown! What are you going to do, act like nobles a hundred years from now? Aren't you ashamed?" Luo Zhiheng was arrogant, leaving no room for negotiation. Perhaps these words were dangerous, but she was capable of doing what she said. It remained to be seen whether the Li family had the courage to gamble with the royal garden that held their last shred of dignity.
"Luo Zhiheng, don't go too far! You are, after all, a junior. If your words reach the Emperor's ears today, you won't get away with it." Consort Li tried to use the Emperor to subdue Luo Zhiheng.
Luo Zhiheng laughed even harder and loudly retorted, "Oh, are you going to charge me with treason or rebellion, or with colluding with the enemy and betraying the country?"
She narrowed her eyes, her gaze sharp and unwavering, and said with absolute confidence, "My father fought valiantly on the battlefield, shedding blood to protect our country. Because of his loyalty and patriotism, His Majesty will surely treat me well! My elder brother, at such a young age, joined forces with his classmates to go to the frontier. Do you think he went there for fun? He was anxious and fearful because the border war was too intense, and he personally went to the battlefield. He doesn't even have any descendants! Because of my elder brother's ambition and dedication to the country, His Majesty will not make things difficult for me! My father-in-law personally led the army to war, entrusting his only legitimate son to me. Because of this trust, isn't it right for me to protect Mu Yunhe? Because of my father-in-law's noble status yet willingness to personally go to the battlefield, His Majesty should cherish Prince Mu's only legitimate son even more!"
"Let me ask you, based on these three points alone, if we were placed before the Emperor, who would not benefit, me or the Li family who still cling to our former status?" Luo Zhiheng asked with a sinister smile as soon as she finished speaking, the stark contrast making one feel as if they were in two extremes, one of ice and the other of fire.
Suddenly awakened, everyone realized that they were drenched in cold sweat from the shock of Luo Zhiheng's powerful words.
Consort Li was also rendered speechless by Luo Zhiheng's words.
Luo Zhiheng then stepped on Li Xian'er's head and said, "Do you want me to break your face, cripple you, and carry you back to the Li family, or do you want to obediently stay and continue the competition?"
Even the slow-witted Li Xian'er realized what was happening. Suppressing her resentment and humiliation, she quickly said, "I'll stay and compete."
She pulled Li Xian'er up, laughing as she whispered in her ear, "Fine, I'll give you a chance. Shut your stinking mouth and let's compete. Didn't you all say I, Luo Zhiheng, am utterly useless and can't do anything? Let me tell you, I have a talent none of you have, and that is... murder! I dare to kill!"
Li Xian'er froze, her heart pounding with fear. Luo Zhiheng laughed wildly, utterly arrogant. What bandit hasn't killed someone?
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132 A wicked woman uses a dirty trick: Actually, I'm a man! (Calling for monthly votes)
Luo Zhiheng is currently in a predicament of being surrounded by enemies on all sides. No matter where she goes, this 'monster' cannot escape. People are waiting to see what kind of trouble she will cause today. If she does anything strange, then all their weapons, swords, spears, and flames will be thrown at Luo Zhiheng in an instant.
This group of people are waiting for Luo Zhiheng's final performance; perhaps they are waiting for some order before they dare to move.
Luo Zhiheng, however, felt no fear whatsoever. What good would fear do? Worrying was futile. Her anxieties and sorrows stemmed from the unknown fate of the future. Since it was already predetermined and unknowable, why should she trouble herself unnecessarily? She should live life to the fullest, no longer suppressing her feelings, but revealing her true self to the world, making everyone fear and respect her. Even if it was just insincere respect, it didn't matter.
A man, a man, a man? A man!! She said she's a man?!
Seeing her face inexplicably flushed, Luo Zhiheng's little brain started to conjure up all sorts of wicked ideas. She imitated her past life's philandering bandit brother in how he seduced those innocent girls, and her voice suddenly became low and deep, like... a man who could hide his identity!
The implication is that if you can't dance, you've already lost.
Being a lady from a respectable family, she easily defeated her opponent despite feeling unwell. She seemed to have regained her confidence in the match, standing on the ring with a face full of redness and bruises, looking down at Luo Zhiheng with disdain.
The music started, completely in Sun Yunyun's style. Luo Zhiheng suddenly got into character, taking a few graceful steps to stand in front of Sun Yunyun. Seeing Sun Yunyun's wary eyes, she smiled and said, "Do you know how I won the preliminary round?"
Luo Zhiheng turned around with a coquettish laugh to look at the young man, her gaze light and unrestrained. "Oh, so I should thank you? I really admire this young master's generosity and affection. May I ask your name and address? Don't be afraid, young master, just tell me. I'm already married and won't be coming to your door looking for handsome men anymore. If you don't tell me, be careful that this Miss Sun doesn't think you're a coward."
Sun Yunyun was captivated by Luo Zhiheng's affected fox-like eyes and her alluring gaze. She felt her heart skip a beat, though she couldn't quite describe the feeling.
Sun Yunyun was almost completely bewildered by Luo Zhiheng's spinning, but she was clever and after a few rounds she grasped the rhythm of the dance and tried her best to control her body so as not to step on Luo Zhiheng.
She swayed her body in a way that people in ancient times had never seen before—passionate, fiery, unrestrained, and also quite licentious! At least in the eyes of the ancients, Luo Zhiheng's dance style was just random swaying, but it was very beautiful and eye-catching, yet equally despicable.
Seeing Sun Yunyun staring in disbelief, Luo Zhiheng suddenly said, "If you still don't believe me, then touch my chest. Can't you see how small it is? My chest is fake! It's made of small steamed buns."
The judges were annoyed because the addition of Luo Zhiheng had turned the competition into chaos, with constant troubles and dangers. But the competition had to continue.
Luo Zhiheng laughed so hard she almost fell over, sarcastically remarking without any regard for her image, "You think you can get a beauty to look at you differently? An Qingshan, huh?" She stroked her chin, her eyes gleaming with calculation and a sinister smile. "I'll remember you. You dared to bring people to attack me today, and tomorrow I'll bring people to your doorstep. You, you'd better wait for me obediently at home. Oh, and remember to hold the door shut. If you can't, don't blame me for rushing in, finding you, and selling you to a brothel as a pimp!"
Upon opening the forms, it became clear that, perhaps by fate, Luo Zhiheng and Luo Ningshuang had the same competition topic: dance. Even more coincidentally, Sun Yunyun also drew a dance question, and to make matters worse, the two questions were consecutive, requiring them to perform a dance together.
Consort Li, who never imagined she would be threatened by someone's words, was now in agony, like an ant on a hot pan. If the Li family didn't deal with Luo Zhiheng's words properly, they would definitely face the Emperor's wrath. But she couldn't abandon Li Xian'er, after all, she was the daughter-in-law she had chosen.
How did things suddenly become so harmonious? Two women are dancing together, one of them wearing a tacky bright red dress, yet they look so stunning!
Luo Zhiheng sighed inwardly, "This girl is definitely an oddball. This trick won't scare her? What should I do then?"
Luo Zhiheng suddenly looked up. Even from a distance, her gaze was incredibly piercing, cold as a knife. She even raised her hand and lightly rubbed her fist together, as if she hadn't had enough of fighting. Li Xian'er was so frightened that she immediately looked away, not daring to look at Luo Zhiheng again. But the hatred in her heart was still very strong.
She desperately wanted to kick this shameless, audacious, and reckless guy to death! If Luo Zhiheng really died because of her words and actions today, Luo Ningshuang could at least laugh it off. But Luo Zhiheng's words were infuriating yet impossible to substantiate. When did this foolish Luo Zhiheng learn to speak and act from a moral high ground? Had Luo Zhiheng finally seen the light? Had she learned to reason with people?
"Remember, as soon as Doctor Liang has done all this, immediately send someone to tell Luo Zhiheng that Mu Yunhe is going to die. Make a big fuss, the more the better. It would be best if everyone knew that our little prince is finally going to be killed by Luo Zhiheng." Consort Li said with a sinister smile.
"Hua Kai, go find Doctor Liang and tell him..." Consort Li whispered menacingly in Hua Kai's ear, her aim being nothing more than to have Doctor Liang, who was still in the palace, add something to Mu Yunhe's condition to worsen it. She was sure news would reach Luo Zhiheng then, and she wanted to see if Luo Zhiheng could still be so arrogant.
Luo Zhiheng's eyes were full of smiles. If you wanted to play with her, you had to follow her rules and methods. That's how domineering she was, so even the ice queen had to put up with it!
"I'm not joking, Yunyun. This secret is known only to my father and others. Even my half-sister doesn't know it. You have to keep this secret for me, understand? Do you know why I participated in this talent competition? Actually, I came here to find my love. I was so lonely until I met you. Only then did I realize what the value and meaning of life is. You are my spring." Luo Zhiheng spoke emotionally, but there was also a very obvious sadness in her words.