The mysterious, noble, and sacred desert goddess was instantly shattered in everyone's hearts. Luo Zhiheng had fallen from nobility to baseness and filth! People gossiped incessantly.
From beginning to end, Bai Mingyue sat there blankly staring at Luo Zhiheng. The noble woman in his heart was actually a broken woman who had been molested? Did Luo Zhiheng still deserve him? Did she still deserve his love? But those images were still in his mind, the image of Luo Zhiheng with her clothes barely covering her body. He felt a fire burning in his body, and his gaze towards Luo Zhiheng was filled with evil!
"Mother!!" Mu Yunhe roared in fury! For the first time in his memory, he uttered this unfamiliar and distant title! Perhaps from the moment the princess accused Luo Zhiheng of harming her, a drastic change occurred between them. They could no longer be as close as before.
Luo Zhiheng's face was deathly pale, staring at the princess in shock and bewilderment. She still couldn't understand why the usually gentle and kind princess would hurt her in front of so many people. She understood even less why the princess would slander her. She hadn't been raped! But she didn't need to understand anymore, because some harm is without reason, and to the princess, she was ultimately a stranger.
In that instant, Luo Zhiheng plummeted from the clouds to the polar regions, shattering into pieces, a bloody mess! She shattered the heart that had so diligently maintained their relationship, shattered her respect and care for the Princess, and shattered her pure, kind-hearted nature! In that moment, she suddenly understood that not everyone is trustworthy, reliable, or kind! How ridiculous that she had been so foolishly kind to others in the past—she was the biggest idiot and fool of all!
"Luo Zhiheng! What else do you have to say? Mother has already admitted it herself. I never thought you were this kind of person. You are so despicable and filthy, yet you still dare to stand here and shout. Do you think that dressing up nicely can hide the filth under your clothes? It's ridiculous!" Mu Qingya angrily rebuked Luo Zhiheng with righteous indignation!
"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext." In that instant, Luo Zhiheng felt as if she had been isolated, cruelly abandoned and despised by everyone she had ever loved. Her heart suddenly turned cold, and she looked at everyone with sarcasm, releasing Mu Yunhe's hand.
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245. Your heart is so sincere towards me, I will never betray your heart! A desperate counterattack!
Updated: 2013-08-10 12:42:43 Word Count: 3399
Even if he held her hand tightly, what difference would it make? It wouldn't change the fact that he was the son and brother of those two women.
In that instant, Luo Zhiheng was condemned by everyone, her confidence and Qin Gang were betrayed, and she was even heartbroken. But her strong heart wouldn't allow her to fall or be weak. The enemy was still laughing, how could she cry? Even if she was so sad, she would do everything she could to defeat the enemy, and then find a corner to cry secretly by herself.
"Aheng!" A storm raged in Mu Yunhe's eyes. His hand missed its mark, and his heart instantly cooled. Fear filled his pupils. Luo Zhiheng's coldness in that instant filled him with despair.
"Does the Mu Prince's Mansion really enjoy collecting worn-out shoes?" Zhuge Hualuan retorted arrogantly, laughing mockingly. In her eyes, Luo Zhiheng was already a dead fish, beyond redemption. The Princess Consort had already condemned her, so her death was inevitable.
Mu Qingya said viciously, "Yes! The Prince's Mansion will never want such a filthy woman as a daughter-in-law. Mu Yunhe, if you still care about the Prince's Mansion, then divorce Luo Zhiheng! Drive her out yourself!"
These words shocked not only the entire court of officials.
"Mu Qingya! Haven't you made enough of a scene?! What exactly do you want?" The Empress, who had been suppressing her anger and remaining silent, finally couldn't help but speak up! In her opinion, Mu Qingya was practically trying to drive someone to their death today. What had Luo Zhiheng done wrong to deserve such treatment from Mu Qingya? And that Zhuge Hualuan was even more of a scoundrel!
"Sister! How can you say I'm making trouble? I'm just trying to uphold the reputation of the Mu family. How can the Mu family keep an unclean person? Yunhe will be the head of the household in the future, and his wife must be virtuous and clean. As his older sister, I can't just watch my own brother live with a green hat all day long, can I?" Mu Qingya retorted, looking innocent and aggrieved.
"You!" The Empress was about to say something when the Emperor grabbed her and pulled her down to sit. The Empress said angrily, "Why don't you speak up? Don't you think highly of Luo Zhiheng?" She then looked at Fu Zhiyun.
The emperor frowned. He naturally wanted to speak up to protect Luo Zhiheng, but if Luo Zhiheng really did such a thing and was raped, it would also affect the reputation of that ancestor. He was really struggling with whether to protect Luo Zhiheng or wait until this matter was over before revealing Luo Zhiheng's identity.
Undoubtedly, the emperor valued protecting the ancestor's reputation more, and thus chose to remain silent.
"This is my family matter, my own business, and has nothing to do with anyone else! I will never divorce Luo Zhiheng. She will be my only wife for the rest of her life, and no one can change that fact! Whether you accept it or not, you have no right to interfere in my life!" Mu Yunhe was completely enraged. His cold eyes were filled with tyranny. His gaze swept over his mother's pale face, leaving no trace of affection or warmth.
The princess said displeasedly, "Yunhe! You should also think about your father, and the Mu Prince's Mansion. How can you be so irresponsible? There are plenty of women out there. Your mother can find you another clean and good one, but you..."
"Enough!" Luo Zhiheng roared, interrupting the princess. She looked at the princess coldly, her gaze so sharp and ruthless that the princess dared not look her in the eye.
Luo Zhiheng raised her eyes, her gaze filled with a desolate and murderous intent!
All these people were pressuring her, all wanted to hurt her. The princess was cold-blooded and ruthless, Mu Qingya was inexplicably hostile and wanted to kill her, Zhuge Hualuan was scheming and vicious, and she took advantage of her misfortune. There were also the discussions and ridicule of the civil and military officials. Each one was an invisible sword, tearing at Luo Zhiheng's heart, making her so painful, yet she was also so strong and proud.
"Today, I have finally seen the true nature of humanity! Thank you for the pain and humiliation you have given me, and thank you even more for the lesson you have taught me today. It has shown me that those who appear gentle and kind on the outside are not necessarily gentle and kind. They may be wolves in sheep's clothing, who specialize in doing heinous things!" Luo Zhiheng said coldly, making no attempt to be polite in her veiled criticism of the princess.
Mu Yunhe's face turned ugly in an instant. After all, that person was his mother. Luo Zhiheng's words made him feel heartbroken and desperate.
“However, I, Luo Zhiheng, admit what I’ve done. So what if I was raped? Do you want to kill me? But the person in this picture isn’t me. You insist that I was raped. Then may I ask, Your Highness, who raped me? And how was I raped?” A strange light flashed in Luo Zhiheng’s narrowed eyes.
In that instant, a possibility occurred to her: the only thing that could have pushed her to this desperate and embarrassing situation, and that the princess so insistently insisted on, was probably her visit to the Prince. She had fainted on the return carriage, Mu Yunhe had injured his leg the next day, then the princess's change in attitude towards her when they left, and Mu Yunhe's cold-blooded killing spree that rainy night. Everything proved that something had happened that she didn't know about.
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"Aheng, don't be like this." Mu Yunhe was terrified. Luo Zhiheng's cold and smiling demeanor filled him with dread.
Enraged by Luo Zhiheng's interrogation, the princess was even more furious that her son had been so bewitched by Luo Zhiheng, losing all his backbone. She angrily said, "What? You don't even know you were molested? Or do you want me to name the person? Fine, I'll tell everyone that the person who molested Luo Zhiheng was the Prince!"
Hiss! The magnificent hall seemed to be instantly covered with a layer of frost, and everyone was horrified!
The World King is from the Silver Moon Kingdom. He is a man of great power and mysterious influence. Who would dare to provoke him? If the World King really did assault Luo Zhiheng, then Luo Zhiheng would have no choice but to endure it.
With a loud bang, the Poison Saint, who had been watching the commotion, kicked over the table and pointed at the Princess, shouting, "What did you say?! The Prince molested Luo Zhiheng?"
The princess was startled. She didn't know who the old man was, but seeing that he was dressed as a servant, she angrily said, "Who are you? How dare you point at me and speak to me!"
"You old slut! I'm asking you a question! How could the Prince possibly rape Luo Zhiheng? How could he? Did you see it with your own eyes? Did you see it? Tell me right now!" The Poison Saint seemed to go mad for a moment, howling and shouting with a bewildered and strange expression on his face. He even almost grabbed the Princess's neck, but was subtly stopped by Nalan Daibai standing to the side.
The princess was so angry that her face turned red. It was the first time in her life that she had been called an old harlot. The princess was furious and said, "I will kill you!"
Luo Zhiheng's smile at that moment was strange and contemptuous. This fool—if she really killed the Poison Saint, her son's chances of survival would be greatly reduced, or even completely eliminated. After all, the Prince and the Poison Saint had a close relationship. But at that moment, her heart turned cold; she didn't want to care anymore. She even wanted to see with her own eyes what kind of expression the Princess would have when she learned that the Poison Saint was the only one who could save Mu Yunhe after killing him. That would be very interesting, wouldn't it?
However, this idea was quickly shattered by Xiao Xizi. He whispered a few words in the princess's ear, and the princess was instantly terrified and became completely obedient.
Luo Zhiheng looked at them with a cold sneer, and immediately understood something. No wonder Mu Yunhe hated the Prince so much, wishing he could kill him, and resisted his help so much; it turned out Mu Yunhe had always believed the Prince had assaulted her. Yet Mu Yunhe never mentioned these things in front of her, suppressing his sadness and shame, and treating her as always. Luo Zhiheng didn't know how much pressure and despair Mu Yunhe had endured, but she was grateful for everything he had done for her and for his patience. Her cold heart softened; her sorrowful and indifferent emotions gained a fragile warmth because of Mu Yunhe.
Your heart is so sincere towards me, I will never betray your heart!
"Let this farce end here!" Luo Zhiheng's cold voice slowly echoed throughout the hall. The voices of the crowd gradually faded away. People couldn't understand why Luo Zhiheng could remain so calm when they had already been driven to the brink of despair. Wasn't she afraid?
Luo Zhiheng understood the contempt and disdain in their eyes. The cold mockery on her face made her look aloof and sexy. Holding up the painting, she said, "The woman in this picture is not me!"
"Luo Zhiheng, you're still trying to deny it!" Mu Qingya absolutely loved Luo Zhiheng's desperate struggle. She played along with the accusations, but secretly she was looking forward to Luo Zhiheng's despair and collapse when she was completely out of options! This was the consequence of daring to oppose her and ruin her plans!
Luo Zhiheng's lips curled into a mocking sneer. Her slender white finger pointed to the woman's chest in the painting, and she said, enunciating each word clearly, "Because there's nothing on her chest! But I have a birthmark on my chest!" Luo Zhiheng then asked the princess with a disdainful laugh, "Since you insist that what's in this painting is real, and that I am the woman in the painting, and you personally witnessed the whole thing that day, then may I ask, Your Highness, did you see any birthmark on my chest?"
The princess was suddenly stunned! Her pupils contracted, and a crack finally appeared in her gaze as she stared blankly at Luo Zhiheng. Under the scorn of thousands and the gunmanship of the enemy, in this desperate situation, Luo Zhiheng could still remain calm and composed, refuting her with reason and logic. That cold gaze and tone were simply the most terrifying she had ever seen in her life! Such a woman was probably the most terrifying of all!
However, the princess refused to admit defeat! Because Luo Zhiheng had indeed been molested! The disheveled state of her body upon her return that day was still vivid in her mind, but she genuinely didn't know what was on Luo Zhiheng's chest, especially since Luo Zhiheng's body had been tightly wrapped in Mu Yunhe's robe that day. The princess couldn't answer for a moment, and fearing that Luo Zhiheng was just being deliberately mysterious, a cold sweat broke out on the princess's back under Luo Zhiheng's sharp gaze. 17.
Seeing the princess stumped by her questioning, everyone's eyes widened! Their emotions rose and fell with the unfolding events. This was truly a dramatic turn of events! Absolutely thrilling! While Luo Zhiheng's desperate counterattack might not be effective, she had certainly managed to silence the princess. Could it be that the person in the painting really wasn't Luo Zhiheng? What exactly is on Luo Zhiheng's chest?
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246 I love her! Only for you! (Bonus chapter for 14,000 comments)
Updated: 2013-08-10 17:25:36 Word Count: 3689
"Luo Zhiheng, stop playing coy! Things have already progressed to this point, no amount of explanation will help. Denying it will only make you a laughingstock. You might as well just admit it and let people admire you. Besides, you were raped, you didn't do it willingly, you are also a victim, so why are you afraid?" Zhuge Hualuan said smugly.
She was overjoyed because Luo Zhiheng was truly desperate this time and had resorted to such tricks to try and get away with it. But so what? A woman accused of being immoral can't explain herself no matter how hard she tries. Luo Zhiheng's life is over!
Still dare to fight her? If you injure one of her arms, she'll find a way to kill Luo Zhiheng! She never expected the Imperial Concubine to cooperate with her so readily. Zhiheng is going to force herself on her.
To Mu Qingya, Zhuge Hualuan's smug expression was more than just laughable and mocking. He was being used without even realizing it. However, Mu Qingya was quite satisfied with Zhuge Hualuan's performance today, and she might consider sparing his life.
"In short, our Mu family will not accept an unclean woman as a daughter-in-law. No matter how good you are, it cannot make up for your impurity. Luo Zhiheng, don't let things fall apart. Just admit this and we can talk about anything," Mu Qingya said coldly.
"Admit it? I didn't do it, why should I admit it? Are you trying to force a confession out of me? And you, Zhuge Hualuan, shut your mouth! Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to point fingers at me here? If I had known that a scourge like you would appear today, I should have ended you with one stroke back then!" Luo Zhiheng said angrily through gritted teeth.
"Hmph! You think you can get away with hurting me? You're dreaming! Your crime deserves to be condemned by everyone, you deserve it! You keep saying that the person in this painting isn't you, then show me the evidence, prove that the person in this painting isn't you!" Zhuge Hualuan was completely smug, even losing an arm couldn't calm her down, she only became more aggressive.
“I will provide you with evidence. All you have to do is say one word to me, Your Highness. Do you know what birthmark I have on my chest? Once Your Highness tells me, we can confront each other. Then it will be obvious whether Your Highness is lying or not. Your Highness, speak up! Do you dare to confront me?” Luo Zhiheng’s sharp gaze was fixed on the Princess.
"Aheng, no!" In that instant, Mu Yunhe understood what Luo Zhiheng was going to use to prove herself, and he was almost terrified! Because only he had seen Luo Zhiheng's body, only he knew what was on her chest. Only he understood Luo Zhiheng's ruthlessness and decisiveness. If Luo Zhiheng could stab herself without hesitation, she could also prove her innocence to others without hesitation. But thinking of the methods Luo Zhiheng might use, Mu Yunhe felt a surge of anger stuck in his chest, burning his internal organs with pain! 17.
"Mu Yunhe! I don't know what misunderstanding there is, but believe me, I am the same person I was when I married you! I, Luo Zhiheng, am clean and have nothing to fear from confrontation! I will not let you be shamed because of me!" Luo Zhiheng's words became even more resounding because of Mu Yunhe's trust.
Their eyes met, and in Mu Yunhe's eyes she saw no contempt or disdain, no disgust or doubt, only deep heartache and care. This was undoubtedly a source of courage for Luo Zhiheng to keep going! In this unfamiliar world, wasn't Mu Yunhe the only one she cared about? So what else did she have to worry about?
"Your Highness, do you dare to confront me?"
The princess was certainly bold, but she didn't know if Luo Zhiheng had a birthmark on her chest. She hesitated for a moment, then said coldly, "It was raining that day, so we couldn't see anything on your body. We only remember that you were covered in wounds. Luo Zhiheng, don't deny it. Mu Yunhe, Xiao Xizi, Mama Hu, we all saw how miserable you were that day. No matter how much you explain, it's all in vain."
"So you're saying you didn't actually see my body? Yet you admitted to these paintings, meaning it's possible they're not even real? What have I done to wrong you, Your Highness? How dare you slander me like this? Do you even have the demeanor of an elder? I, Luo Zhiheng, ask myself honestly, since I married into your Mu family, I've always protected you. Have you just watched my protection as a spectacle? They say everyone has a heart of flesh, but I feel like Your Highness's conscience is black, made of stone! What good does slandering me do for you? And what good does it do for Mu Yunhe?" Luo Zhiheng questioned sharply. Although she had been drugged that day, she knew her body was perfectly intact and hadn't been violated. The princess's slander filled her with resentment in an instant.
The princess was also enraged, instantly ignoring Luo Zhiheng's previous defense and reconciliation, and sharply rebuked her: "Luo Zhiheng! You have no right to criticize me! It's true that you married into the royal family, and it's true that you defended me. But that's because you're guilty! You know why you married into the royal family, you know that your arrival was illegitimate! You're afraid I'll kick you out of the royal family, so you try to please me and flatter me. You even flattered my servant, Hu Mama. All of this is because you're vain and don't want to leave the Mu royal family! Now you've clearly been raped, yet you dare to confront me! You're utterly insolent!"
The princess was convinced that Luo Zhiheng had been ruined because she had witnessed it, but Luo Zhiheng stubbornly refused to admit it and remained defiant, which was truly hateful. This enraged the princess and strengthened her resolve not to let Luo Zhiheng live.
All her kindness instantly became weapons used by others to hurt her, attacking her mercilessly?!
Luo Zhiheng was utterly stunned. Her feelings went beyond mere heartache; they were more absurd, cold-hearted, and ruthless!
"Mother, please have mercy! Aheng is definitely not the kind of person you describe. If you still want me as your son, then please stop hurting my wife!" Mu Yunhe was also enraged by the princess's words, and for the first time, he roared angrily at his mother.
"Yunhe! How can you speak to me like that? Is all the love and protection I've given you over the years less than Luo Zhiheng, whom you've only known for less than half a year? She's impure, you saw it with your own eyes! You even issued a ban to silence everyone, and you went on a killing spree in the manor! All for Luo Zhiheng! What are you hiding? What's so good about Luo Zhiheng? She only makes you look bad, she only brings you shame! The Mu Royal Mansion will never want a woman like that!" the princess said angrily.
Mu Yunhe laughed in fury, his fierce voice hoarse and stubborn, each word like a sharp iron nail hitting the ground, penetrating to the bone: "I don't need the Mu Royal Palace to want her! I want her myself! In my eyes, I don't see Luo Zhiheng who will embarrass and shame me! Luo Zhiheng is my pride, the continuation of my life, the woman I'm willing to give everything for, the woman I want to spend my life with! You may not like her, you may criticize and slander her, but in my eyes, she is the best, the purest woman! No one in this world can compare to my Aheng! No one! It doesn't matter if you don't like her, my love for her is enough!!"
In that instant, the words "I love her" were the strength that almost made Luo Zhiheng lose faith; they were light, an unprecedented feeling of being moved and shaken! 16605851
Those three words deeply moved far more than just Luo Zhiheng. How many women receive such protection and support from their husbands? How many women can still so firmly and boldly declare their love when their husbands know they've lost their wives, Zhenjie? That love, forged through trials and tribulations, misunderstandings and conspiracies, is the most steadfast, pure, and unwavering devotion until death!
"Mu Yunhe, are you crazy? You're being so irrational! By tolerating Luo Zhiheng now, you're essentially carrying the burden of being cuckolded for the rest of your life. You'll never be able to hold your head up high again. Have you thought this through?" Mu Qingya said coldly.
"No need to think! I want Aheng no matter what! Because there's only one Aheng in this world!" Mu Yunhe said through gritted teeth, then turned and took Luo Zhiheng's hand: "Let's go! This place doesn't belong to us, and the people here have no right to question us!"
Seeing this, Mu Qingya immediately ordered, "Stop them! No one is allowed to leave until this matter is resolved today!"
"Sister?!" Mu Yunhe looked at Mu Qingya in shock and confusion. How could his sister, who had just been so gentle to him, suddenly turn into a devil who wanted to send the craftsman to hell?!
"Luo Zhiheng, I don't want to slander you. Let me see your evidence." Mu Qingya ignored Mu Yunhe because she could see that Mu Yunhe was trying his best to stop Luo Zhiheng's so-called evidence, and she was extremely curious.
"No!" Mu Yunhe gripped Luo Zhiheng's hand tightly, his eyes filled with gloom, but his voice was choked with sobs.
Luo Zhiheng hugged him, smiling as she whispered, "I know you understand me. Having someone like you here who understands and accepts me so much makes my life worthwhile. Even if everyone here hates me, having Mu Yunhe who treats me with such genuine and passionate love makes my life worthwhile. Nothing is more important than you. The proof I'm making today isn't for anyone else, not for myself, but only for you! Even if they still misunderstand and distrust me, it doesn't matter, because I can't bear to see you bear the stigma of being cuckolded. So, please don't stop me!"
Mu Yunhe, your mother and sister are willing to sacrifice your reputation to bring me down, but I will not do that. They hurt you in the name of love, but I will protect you in the name of love!
But today's humiliation will not break my spine or my spirit! Mu Qingya, Tong Shi! Zhuge Hualuan! Today's disgrace, I, Luo Zhiheng, will repay it tenfold in the future!
Luo Zhiheng suddenly pushed Mu Yunhe away, turned around and ripped open her bodice. The ornate gold buttons on her chest fell to the ground with a clatter. Her bodice was torn open, revealing her rounded shoulders, the loose and disheveled waistband, and a glimpse of her fair chest. On her left breast, above her nipple, was a bright red birthmark the size of a water droplet!
Instantly, a chorus of gasps filled the hall, along with barely suppressed heavy breathing and astonishment!
A fire instantly ignited in Mu Yunhe's eyes. He slammed his eyes shut, his whole body trembling!