A sudden storm and a sudden trend plunged the men of the Mu Dynasty into turmoil. These deeply entrenched feudal men, known for their fickle tastes and numerous polygamous wives and concubines, were hardly capable of holding onto their wives. The world is, after all, made up of men and women, and no one can do without a woman's companionship. They were filled with complaints. They secretly resented Mu Yunhe for being so foolish—ignoring so many beautiful and charming women and flaunting this ugly woman every day! Was he crazy?!
This was just one of the chain reactions of Mu Yunhe's actions. Because of this reaction, a good and deep impression was left in the hearts of the women. As a result, Mu Yunhe took his disfigured wife to seek medical treatment. The rumors that Mu Yunhe loved his wife deeply were spread more and more exaggeratedly and widely, to the point that everyone knew about it.
And this was exactly what Mu Yunhe wanted. When the rumors came on fiercely and so fast that no one could react, everyone in Su saw how good Mu Yunhe was to his beloved wife. But a few days later, rumors once again refreshed people's ears.
How long can this love last? When repeated attempts to find a cure fail, when Luo Zhiheng truly can never regain her appearance, when Luo Zhiheng is certain that she will be an ugly woman for the rest of her life, how long can the deeply affectionate priest maintain his devotion? Who knows that perhaps tomorrow, Mu Yunhe's beloved wife will become a forgotten, abandoned woman in the cold palace?
As soon as this rumor appeared, the situation quickly divided into two distinct factions. One side firmly supported Mu Yunhe, believing he would never betray or abandon his beloved wife. The other side firmly believed that Luo Zhiheng's abandonment was imminent, and that Mu Yunhe's transformation into a heartless man was just around the corner.
Both sides clearly had women supporting Mu Yunhe, while the men, who were extremely frustrated, were obviously waiting to see Mu Yunhe make a fool of himself.
Mu Yunhe could only accept the nickname, because he had orchestrated everything behind the scenes. He then spread rumors that the person in Luo Ningshuang's grave was not her, and vowed to find Luo Ningshuang herself and give the Luo family justice, regardless of whether she was alive or dead.
This attitude was very firm, and the rumors became even more exaggerated. For a time, the Luo twin sisters were enjoying unparalleled glory, regardless of life or death.
Mu Yunhe still went out every day with Luo Ningshuang, who was wrapped up like a mummy, with a worried look on his face. All Luo Ningshuang was left with was anxiety and despair as she waited for death.
No one could be more terrified than Luo Ningshuang. She was one of the two main characters in this turmoil. She was the Luo Ningshuang who disappeared in the coffin, and she was also the Luo Zhiheng who was being sought medical treatment. Seeing how meticulous Mu Yunhe was towards her every day, Luo Ningshuang would sometimes be confused, fall deeply in love, and uncontrollably believe that Mu Yunhe really hadn't noticed and was genuinely good to her.
But as she watched Mu Yunhe repeatedly take her out of the house, deliberately walking through crowded markets, Luo Ningshuang could no longer deceive herself. If Mu Yunhe didn't know the truth, if he truly cared for her, why would he take her out every day while she was still severely injured and unable to move? This was clearly just dragging her down to her death!
Luo Ningshuang certainly didn't want to die. She hadn't yet enjoyed true wealth and luxury, and she hadn't lived a more exciting life than Luo Zhiheng. How could she die? So every day, Luo Ningshuang pretended to be obedient and friendly in front of Mu Yunhe, forcing a smile, but secretly she was trying her best to find a way. After thinking it over and over, the best way was to make Mu Yunhe die!
Only when Mu Yunhe dies will her anxiety and misfortune completely disappear. Only when Mu Yunhe dies will the matter of Luo Ningshuang faking her death be put aside and gradually forgotten, so that people will forget that there was ever a Luo Ningshuang in this world. Only then will she be truly safe.
But even if she couldn't kill Mu Yunhe, there was still Luo Zhiwu! Although she didn't know how Luo Zhiwu knew her identity, she was certain that Luo Zhiwu knew the truth. That's why she came to assassinate her. Perhaps Mu Yunhe discovered the flaw because that bastard Luo Zhiwu told him. So if Mu Yunhe died, Luo Zhiwu had to die too!
Only in this way will those who know her true identity disappear completely forever, and when Loge returns, she won't have to worry about being exposed.
But how easy is it to keep these two people around? Moreover, she can only gain great glory and wealth if these two people are alive. If these two people die, she can only be a widow. Even if the royal family takes care of her, what can she do? She will have no one to rely on from her maternal family. With her father away from home for most of the year, won't she be isolated?
Faced with life and death versus wealth and glory, Luo Ningshuang hesitated for the first time. She had been desperately seeking that ultimate glory and wealth for two lifetimes, and her desire had only grown stronger with each passing year. But life is only given to her once.
Perhaps it was precisely because neither of them was easy to do that she hesitated and wavered. So when a huge turning point appeared before her, she did not hesitate to end Mu Yunhe's life!
"The doctor who came to see you today is a medical expert. He hasn't treated anyone in a long time. I think he'll definitely have a way to heal your face after he examines you." Mu Yunhe's voice interrupted Luo Ningshuang's thoughts.
Hearing his gentle voice, Luo Ningshuang thought, "He must be acting again! I can't be fooled by his gentle appearance." Luo Ningshuang said weakly, "We've already tried so many famous doctors, but there's been no improvement. Maybe we should stop. Just using medicine haphazardly for a day or two won't show any results."
After seeking medical treatment for several days in a row, Luo Ningshuang had lost count of how many unknown so-called "miracle drugs" she had taken. At first, she was terrified, fearing that Mu Yunhe and the doctors had conspired to poison her. But after being forced to take the first dose, she didn't die; instead, she felt a significant reduction in her physical pain, which eased her fear. However, taking so many different medications a day, she was genuinely worried about potential side effects.
Mu Yunhe laughed and said, "Don't be afraid or worried. The medicines prescribed by these doctors are all similar and won't make you sick. But there are a few that are really good and hard to come by. You must take them. I hope you can live to be a hundred years old."
Only if you live to be a hundred years old can you fully enjoy the pain, the boundless despair, and the feeling of being worse than dead and unable to die in the remaining time!
How can I allow you to die young and enjoy happiness because of your sins? Although I don't know what Ah Heng and you went through three years ago, the pain Ah Heng felt was obvious, so how can I tolerate your easy death?
"Yunhe, you're so good to me," Luo Ningshuang said with a fake smile. In her heart, however, she was very confused. If Mu Yunhe already knew everything, why was he being so good to her?
Mu Yunhe smiled without saying a word. "Of course I'll treat you well. After I prescribe another dose of medicine for you today, the deadly poison in your body will take effect, and there will be no cure for you in this lifetime." Luo Ningshuang was very vigilant, and Mu Yunhe patiently played along with her. She didn't want to take medicine, did she? Then he would make her have no choice but to take it!
"You need to get better soon so you can have lots and lots of children. With children, there is a future. I always hope to have as many children as possible. Even if my children make mistakes in the future, I will forgive them because they are children who continue my bloodline." Mu Yunhe said this suddenly, as if moved by the sight of the children running and playing outside the car.
Luo Ningshuang's eyes lit up, and she had another plan in mind.
Mu Yunhe actually likes children? If I could really have Mu Yunhe's child, then even if Mu Yunhe blames me in the future, I'm afraid he wouldn't really kill me for the sake of the children, right? She also had two children in her previous life, but one was miscarried when she was a few months old, and the other was born but died when she was three years old.
Sometimes she misses the child from her past life, but her fate in this life is more difficult, and she has never thought about having children. Now that she has this idea, she is truly raising her own child with you.
But now Mu Yunhe may already know her secret, otherwise why would he dig up Luo Ningshuang's grave for no reason? And even take her to see it? But Mu Yunhe doesn't explain, and is still very nice to her, as if he doesn't know anything. Luo Ningshuang feels confused and strange, and can't figure out Mu Yunhe's thoughts.
What if Mu Yunhe didn't discover her secret? Wouldn't she still have a chance? As long as she hurryed to give birth to Mu Yunhe's child now, even if the truth came out later, she would have someone to rely on. But what if Mu Yunhe already knew her secret? Why would he have a child with her?
Luo Ningshuang was nearly driven to despair by her own anxiety, terrified by her uncertainty about Mu Yunhe's thoughts. So she tentatively asked, "Yunhe, do you really like children?"
Mu Yunhe looked at her tenderly and said, "Of course, but I only like the children that Aheng has. As long as it is a child of Aheng and me, whether it is a boy or a girl, I will love it very, very much, just like I love Aheng. I don't ask for anything in return, and I don't ask for anything in return."
He kept referring to Aheng, not you, Luo Ningshuang! However, blaming the fog array did indeed confuse Luo Ningshuang.
Could it be that Mu Yunhe really doesn't know she's Luo Ningshuang?! If that's the case, then she still has a chance? Mu Yunhe is still hoping for their child; doesn't that already prove it?
Luo Ningshuang felt her heart come alive again, her voice filled with excitement as she began to imagine what the child would look like. She talked to Mu Yunhe about what the child would be like in the future, saying that she also hoped they would have several children. She carefully observed Mu Yunhe's expression; Mu Yunhe continued to smile, which gave her even more confidence.
Suddenly, she shook off the dejection and panic of the past few days and felt more confident. She also began to fantasize and look forward because she finally had hope.
Mu Yunhe could sense the change in Luo Ningshuang in that instant. His smile remained unchanged, but his gaze grew increasingly dark. Hold on to hope; the higher the hope, the harder the fall when it's shattered!
When they arrived at the doctor's house, it was almost noon. Luo Ningshuang was exhausted. She entered the thatched hut and saw the old man with a white beard sitting there. He waited for Mu Yunhe to greet him before he began to take Luo Ningshuang's pulse.
Time passed slowly, and the old doctor's originally calm face couldn't help but show a look of surprise. Then he slowly said, "It's not that I can't treat your wife's illness, but it's extremely troublesome."
Luo Ningshuang's eyes lit up upon hearing this; good things were indeed coming one after another. No woman wants to be disfigured, so being able to heal was naturally a good thing. These past few days, Luo Ningshuang had been thinking most about Mu Yunhe's attitude. If Mu Yunhe knew he wasn't Luo Zhiheng anymore, yet was still so kind to her, perhaps it was because of her face. Maybe Mu Yunhe also knew Luo Zhiheng would never come back, so he wanted her face as a way to commemorate her? That's why Mu Yunhe was trying so hard to heal her face.
Whatever Mu Yunhe's plans, as long as she doesn't die, that's all that matters. And she desperately hopes her appearance can be restored.
"It would be great if it could be cured. Please take care of it, sir. We will do our best no matter what difficulties we encounter." Mu Yunhe sounded very excited.
The old doctor used a lot of medical terminology before finally saying, "The injuries on Madam's face can heal about 30-40% of the way, but that's the limit, given the severity of the injuries. However, I'm powerless to help with Madam's internal illness."
"Internal? What internal illness?" Luo Ningshuang asked hurriedly, then asked, "Does the old doctor mean the knife wound on my body? Is the wound very serious?"
"It's not that it's serious, but the knife wound in your abdomen will make it impossible for you to have children for the rest of your life." The old doctor's slow and heavy words were like a bolt from the blue for Luo Ningshuang.
She stood there dumbfounded, stunned for a long time before she finally reacted and screamed, "This is impossible!!"
The old doctor said with a grim expression, "What do you mean it's impossible? I've been practicing medicine for fifty or sixty years, how could I be wrong about this? If you don't believe me, you're welcome to leave and find another renowned doctor."
"No, that's not what I meant! How can I not have children? I was perfectly fine, it was just one incision, the doctor at home didn't tell me that, Yunhe, how could this be? Is what he said wrong? I can still have children, can't I? Don't lie to me, tell me!" Luo Ningshuang shouted frantically.
Just as Mu Yunhe had hoped, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and the more painful the pain.
When Mu Yunhe wanted to take revenge on someone, he never made her suffer only physically, but also psychologically and spiritually. Making Luo Ningshuang aware of this matter in this way was one aspect of Mu Yunhe's revenge.
Seeing Luo Ningshuang's suffering, Mu Yunhe felt a sense of satisfaction! But it wasn't enough. How could these compare to the suffering his Aheng had endured? Luo Ningshuang, your suffering has only just begun!
"Doctor, are you mistaken? My family doctor certainly didn't mention this. Although the knife pierced her abdomen, it wasn't enough to... I don't even have a child yet, how can my wife not be able to have children?" Mu Yunhe asked with great heartache.
Seeing this, the doctor felt pity and sighed, "The doctor in your household is probably not a gynecological expert. Even I, who consider myself a skilled physician, am not a specialist in gynecology and am powerless to help. But I am certain that my diagnosis is correct; your wife truly cannot conceive again. What a pity."
"No! This can't be, I don't believe it!" Luo Ningshuang screamed, struggling to get off the soft couch, but tearing her wounds open, blood staining her clothes red. She was still crying, the wound on her face was also torn open, pain mixed with despair, and immense grief spread throughout her body. She was like someone who couldn't find a way out, struggling endlessly in a cycle of despair and darkness.
How painful is it for a woman to be childless? And she is a woman who once had a child, but her child died in her previous life. In this life, she has just begun to dream of having a child and has just begun to look forward to having a lovely child. She is still thinking that she will never let her child die young like in her previous life. She will not let her child suffer the same misfortune as she did. She is still hoping that this child will come soon.
But in an instant, all hope shattered; she had nothing, nothing left. God, He wouldn't even give her a child!
Luo Ningshuang screamed in distress, while Mu Yunhe watched coldly. The others tried to comfort her, and Luo Ningshuang's sadness and despair were genuine, but Mu Yunhe showed no pity whatsoever.
Finally, Luo Ningshuang fainted. She endured all the pain once again. Mu Yunhe said cruelly, "Apply the medicine to her and give it to her. The result of today's medical treatment is to tell the outside world that she is still beyond saving."
"Yes, sir," the group replied respectfully.
They were all Mu Yunhe's confidants, even the old doctor. The old doctor was indeed a renowned physician, but he was Mu Yunhe's man, a fact known to very few in the world.
After getting Luo Ningshuang ready, Mu Yunhe finished his acting and went home with others. They had barely arrived home when rumors started to spread.
Mu Yunhe's beloved wife was dying; she was carried out of the renowned doctor's house while still unconscious. Mu Yunhe's face was filled with grief, and the servants were pale. It seemed Mu Yunhe's beloved wife didn't have much time left.
The rumors spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the city. Women were especially excited and gossiped even more enthusiastically. Although it was rather unkind of them to admit that Luo Zhiheng had made contributions to the Mu Dynasty, they still hoped that this woman would die soon so that other women would have a chance to marry the diviner.
The men were also happy. Restaurants and brothels were buzzing with the news, all waiting for Mu Yunhe to fall for someone else and become a heartless man, so they would have something to talk about when they got home and could rival their wives.
The incident caused quite a stir, but one of the main characters remained unconscious while the other waited for an opportunity to strike, completely concealing himself in the shadows and waiting for the enemy to surface.
Two more days passed quietly. During these two days, Mu Yunhe did not leave the manor, and Luo Ningshuang lay in bed in a daze. Everything seemed very peaceful.
An inconspicuous maid entered Luo Ningshuang's room and carefully served her medicine. Luo Ningshuang's hoarse voice asked, "My face is a little itchy, what's wrong?"
The maidservant whispered, "This servant doesn't know. Does Madam wish to summon a doctor to take a look?"
"Please, why not? Quickly go and fetch all the doctors!" Luo Ningshuang suddenly roared, her hoarse voice sounding particularly rough and unpleasant.
The little girl was so frightened that she dropped the tray onto the bed, unable to hold it properly. She quickly apologized and fled with the tray.
After living like a living dead for two days, Luo Ningshuang was panting heavily and extremely agitated. The itching on her face and the inexplicable pain in her body made her even more frantic. She tried to slowly turn over, but her hand touched a piece of paper on the bed. She subconsciously took it out and realized that it might be a letter. When she opened it, Luo Ningshuang's eyes almost popped out of their sockets!
He's back?! He's actually back!!
Luo Ningshuang looked at the words on the note, and her first reaction was panic. There were only a few words on the note, but Luo Ningshuang immediately recognized the writer – it was indeed Mu Yunsheng!
The scheme to substitute one person for another was orchestrated by Mu Yunsheng; it's no exaggeration to say he was the mastermind behind it all. But Luo Ningshuang never expected Mu Yunsheng to dare return. And Mu Yunsheng knew about the entire conspiracy, and he knew how she had treated Luo Zhiheng back then. Luo Ningshuang immediately felt uneasy and afraid.
What if Mu Yunsheng tells Mu Yunhe that he disfigured Luo Zhiheng, gang-raped her, and ultimately forced her to jump off a cliff?
Luo Ningshuang trembled all over, her mind a jumbled mess. But she quickly calmed down. She shouldn't be afraid. Mu Yunsheng was involved in this whole affair; if anyone was to be blamed, it was Mu Yunsheng. She was merely an accomplice forced into it. She figured Mu Yunsheng wouldn't dare reveal her involvement.
But then she thought, Mu Yunsheng has returned at this time and is still contacting her, so he must have something on his mind. Maybe he still needs her help. If she makes good use of him, she might even be able to get rid of Mu Yunhe through Mu Yunsheng.
Luo Ningshuang seemed to have come back to life with renewed vigor; being alive was more important than anything else. Heaven truly favored her, sending her a free boost at her most difficult moment! As for the authenticity of the note, Luo Ningshuang had no doubts at all, because she recognized Mu Yunsheng's handwriting, and it contained the secret code she and Mu Yunsheng had agreed on three years ago. No matter how capable Mu Yunhe was, he couldn't possibly have found out about this.
Luo Ningshuang was shocked that Mu Yunsheng was so powerful, even extending his reach to the Divine Official's residence. She swallowed the note whole, and just as she destroyed it, Mu Yunhe arrived in a grand procession with the imperial physicians.
After examining the young lady, the imperial physicians were unable to determine her condition. Mu Yunhe did not conspire with the physicians to harm Luo Ningshuang, and the physicians withdrew, unable to offer any further assistance. Mu Yunhe said with a displeased expression, "Where do you feel unwell? If these quacks can't cure you, I can take you to see a renowned doctor."
Luo Ningshuang no longer harbored any illusions about Mu Yunhe. Mu Yunhe was in too much danger, and she could no longer have children. This face was probably Mu Yunhe's last thought. If she couldn't be cured, she might die without a burial place. Therefore, after receiving Mu Yunsheng's note, Luo Ningshuang strengthened her last belief.
To survive, we must destroy Mu Yunhe!
"My face just feels so itchy, I don't know why. My health is a burden to you, Yunhe, it's all my fault," Luo Ningshuang cried weakly.
Mu Yunhe had no choice but to play along: "Don't say that. Only when you get better can we fulfill our shared wish. Don't worry, even the best doctors said your face was incurable, but that old doctor said it could be cured, didn't he? He said you can't get pregnant, but I don't believe it. I will continue to look for doctors."
Luo Ningshuang concealed the fear and complex emotions in her eyes, and said softly with emotion, "Yunhe, you are so good to me. If I always treat you and life negatively, what right do I have to be your wife? Don't worry, even if it means suffering more for you, I will never back down. From today onwards, I will see every doctor you arrange. I believe our sincerity will move the heavens."
Mu Yunhe felt like he was about to vomit, but the smile on his face became even more sincere: "You're right, you should rest well. Tomorrow we'll continue to seek medical help. I've found another famous doctor who is very skilled in gynecology."
The two were each preoccupied with their own thoughts and trying to deal with each other. Meanwhile, in the general's mansion, Luo Zhiheng was angrily shouting at the people in front of her, her brows furrowed: "Get out of my way! If you obstruct me any further, I really won't be polite!"
"Master, we beg you, please, have pity on us and don't make things difficult for us. The young master ordered that if you are allowed to step out of this courtyard, he will cut off our heads!" A group of servants, more than twenty in number, mostly old, weak, women and children, knelt there pleading pitifully.
Even the most hardened heart of Luo Zhiheng couldn't harden anymore, but Mu Yunhe hadn't come to see her for five or six days, and she hadn't received any news about him. She endured for a few days but couldn't take it anymore. When she wanted to go out to find Mu Yunhe, she was unexpectedly stopped by someone. After being stopped once, and then for the past two or three days, even the slow-witted Luo Zhiheng realized something was wrong.
She was almost going crazy. She really did rush out, but before Luo Zhiwu could grab the person and behead them, one of the old women serving her slammed her head against the door, and blood gushed out on the spot. The blood was still on the door and had not been completely washed away. How could Luo Zhiheng really dare to rush out impulsively again?
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498 The past is too painful to recall! Danger is imminent! (Bonus chapter for 38,500 comments)
Updated: 2013-12-15 17:06:12 Word Count: 3755