291 The Real and Fake Luo Zhiheng!
Updated: 2013-08-29 13:59:00 Word Count: 7793
Luo Zhiheng never took Mu Yunhe's words as a joke. Mu Yunhe was a man of his word; what he said, he meant. So if he said he would exterminate nine generations of their families, he would definitely exterminate those who tried to separate them.
Luo Zhiheng asked with a smile, "If someone wanted to separate us for a reason that you couldn't accept, would you still protect me?"
Mu Yunhe raised an eyebrow, his handsome eyes widening slightly before narrowing back into a nonchalant smile. He said casually, "Aheng, after everything we've been through, don't you still believe in my feelings for you?"
“Of course I believe it, but some things, if one person says it's a lie, two people say it's a rumor, and three people can make it seem like a tiger. What's said will naturally make people doubt it or even believe it without a doubt. And some things, if someone says them once, it might not matter, but what if someone says them again? Would you continue to accept it? Wouldn't you feel uncomfortable? For example, Luo Zhiheng having an affair with someone?” Luo Zhiheng asked as if it were nothing, but only she knew how nervous she was at that moment.
She had great confidence in Mu Yunhe, but that confidence wavered after witnessing Luo Ningshuang's madness. After all, they faced too many crises and hardships. If troubles continued like this, wouldn't Mu Yunhe eventually grow weary of it?
Mu Yunhe pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her cheek as he asked tenderly, "What do you think I would do? Or what do you think I would do? Listen to others' slander, or angrily divorce you? Or do you think you only hold such a low place in my heart?"
He turned her face to face, and said solemnly yet with a hint of wickedness, "What do you think Luo Zhiheng is to Mu Yunhe? Just a wife or a woman? Luo Zhiheng will be the mother of Mu Yunhe's future child, unwavering and steadfast. So you should believe in the father of your child's care for you."
Luo Zhiheng felt that Mu Yunhe at this moment was him, yet also somewhat unlike him. There was a righteous air beneath the wickedness, yet his gaze towards her was so gentle and protective. She knew she was being petty. Because Luo Ningshuang actually cared so much about Mu Yunhe! For the first time, she felt a desire to completely eliminate Luo Ningshuang. She didn't want Luo Ningshuang to have any further chance to get close to or even covet Mu Yunhe. Even the slightest hint of it would make Luo Zhiheng feel that Mu Yunhe had been defiled.
“Mu Yunhe, I suddenly long to be with you forever. I think I could give up my freedom for you, because you were willing to expose your identity and put yourself in danger for me. And because you moved me and touched my heart. I think if anyone really dares to compete with me for you, I wouldn't mind staining my hands with blood. At that time, will you think I'm too vicious? Will you hate and reject me?” Luo Zhiheng asked uncertainly.
She didn't want to become a woman who lived by vying for favor; that was too exhausting. But she couldn't give up Mu Yunhe. However, Mu Yunhe's status meant his harem would never be peaceful, and wouldn't the princess and others offer him women? Would she become like the princess vying for favor, killing for her husband's love and status? Luo Zhiheng felt that wasn't the life she wanted, but she was currently eliminating dissidents, and the person being eliminated was her own sister! She was doing something that burdened her deeply. On the surface, she could put on a show of unwavering resolve, but her inherent kindness and integrity made her hesitate.
"I'll be happy that you're vying for my favor, but you don't need to worry about getting your hands dirty, because I'll personally remove any obstacles that bother you. You also don't need to worry about your status, because you will always be unique. No one can replace you, and no one can surpass you. Aheng, have faith in me." Mu Yunhe stroked her cheek, his gentle voice surprisingly icy.
She must be upset about something, something that's really bothering her. Mu Yunhe was quick-witted, but he couldn't guess what it was. Since she clearly didn't want to talk about it, he naturally wouldn't press her. 17070226
Luo Zhiheng took the initiative to hug his neck and kiss his lips, feeling as sweet as if she had drunk honey. With Mu Yunhe's attitude, that was enough. As for Luo Ningshuang, she could only retaliate against her own injustice.
The two were entwined in a tender embrace for a while when the wet nurse's voice rang out from outside the door: "Young Miss, a large crowd has gathered at the door, claiming they want to see the Pharaohs and the young prince, and they keep saying they want to punish you. They say you are dissolute and demand that the Pharaohs and the young prince immediately order your execution."
"What?!" Mu Yunhe's eyes turned icy cold, clearly taken aback. He looked at Luo Zhiheng and, seeing that she showed no shock whatsoever, knew that her unhappiness must be related to this matter. He said coldly, "What kind of woman I am is none of the business of these people commenting and judging! A bunch of rabble, daring to cause trouble like this, they're really tired of living!"
Mu Yunhe was furious; his chest heaved violently, and his face turned ashen.
Luo Zhiheng chuckled and went along with him, saying, "Why are you angry? Why don't you go out and see what's going on? I didn't know I, Luo Zhiheng, had such a big reputation that a group of people would hold onto me and keep pestering me endlessly."
"Yes, I'll go see which damned bastards dare to come here and cause trouble!" Mu Yunhe was furious. Luo Zhiheng was the apple of his eye; he himself wouldn't even dare to touch or scold her. How dare others slander and defame her like this? Mu Yunhe's anger was understandably intense!
At this moment, let alone exterminating nine generations of a family, even digging up ancestral graves and scattering the bones to ashes, Mu Yunhe would probably do it if he thought of it.
"Don't go. There are so many of them talking at once, saying all sorts of things. Wouldn't you get even angrier if you went and listened? Let the pharaohs go. I'll go see them too. You've just recovered a bit, you still need to rest properly," Luo Zhiheng said, stopping Mu Yunhe from going.
"Hmph. Let me go. Do you want people to think I'm a coward who's afraid to step forward?" Mu Yunhe's attitude was resolute, and his strong and cold gaze made people dare not resist.
Luo Zhiheng had no choice but to carefully help him towards the door. The entire Shiwang Palace seemed to be on high alert; everyone was running, their faces showing panic and tension. Their expressions were grim and strange when they saw Luo Zhiheng.
The palace steward rushed over and said hurriedly, "Princess Consort, please go back to your room quickly, and the same goes for the Prince. His Highness the Prince said that he will handle this matter and will definitely clear the Prince's name. He will never allow anyone to slander the Princess Consort like this."
"No need, I will go myself. Please step aside." Mu Yunhe's cold voice carried an undeniable authority. He couldn't accept having someone else handle his woman's affairs. Moreover, he trusted Luo Zhiheng and knew that someone with ulterior motives was causing trouble. If he, as her husband, didn't stand up for her at this crucial moment, would he still be worthy of being her husband?
Luo Zhiheng thought Mu Yunhe looked very handsome in his dignified manner, as if he had shed his naivety and innocence and grown into a towering tree that could shelter her from the wind and rain, strong and domineering. She was overjoyed; after all, there was nothing wrong with being a little woman hiding behind a man.
The pharaohs had rushed to the palace gates and were talking to the indignant crowd there, but it had little effect. The crowd seemed to be acting out of nowhere, reacting very strongly and making a ruckus. They were even passing off the things Luo Ningshuang had done as Luo Zhiheng's name, as if they wanted to ruin Luo Zhiheng's reputation.
Someone recounted the events that occurred in the restaurant in detail, embellishing the story and saying that Luo Zhiheng was shameless enough to have an affair. At this moment, Luo Ningshuang spoke up, her voice filled with grievance and helplessness as she tried to defend herself, but she clearly called out Luo Zhiheng's name. Yu Hengqi said...
She angrily retorted, "I didn't have an affair with this man! He's the one who's been harassing me, saying he wants me to be the future Crown Princess, or even the future Empress! How could I possibly betray my husband, Mu Yunhe? I, Luo Zhiheng, will never be with this man. He drugged me and raped me! I'm the victim! The one who should die is Bai Mingyue!"
Those around her, after hearing her self-righteous words, really didn't know whether to laugh or cry!
Whether it's consensual or rape, this kind of thing is hardly something to be proud of, is it? Is it even worth bringing up? How dare Luo Zhiheng say it so confidently? Has she lost her mind?
Bai Mingyue's face contorted with rage. Her words had practically sent him teetering on the edge of the throne! This was going to ruin him! If the Emperor found out, he would think that Bai Mingyue had long coveted the throne, which would be extremely detrimental to him! At this moment, Bai Mingyue was so enraged that he lost all composure. He raised his hand and slapped Luo Ningshuang's aggrieved and angry face hard, knocking the already battered Luo Ningshuang to the ground. The clothes covering her body slipped down in that instant, revealing almost half of her delicate shoulders and chest.
A collective gasp quickly rose from all around. Some, with a sense of shame, closed their eyes and turned away, while others stared wide-eyed at her body.
Luo Ningshuang's appearance is utterly despicable.
The pharaohs were utterly shocked by what they saw! They didn't know if Luo Zhiheng was in the palace, and they never imagined someone would dare to impersonate her and cause trouble. Seeing this person who looked exactly like Luo Zhiheng and even claimed to be her, their only thought was: It's all over, absolutely over!
They all understood what Luo Zhiheng meant to Mu Yunhe—it was life itself! Without Luo Zhiheng, would Mu Yunhe still have the hope and courage to live? Certainly not!
But Luo Zhiheng has always valued her self-respect and would never do something so scandalous! Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe have weathered countless storms together, holding each other's hands steadfastly through difficult circumstances, finally achieving their current success. They've almost reached the pinnacle of happiness; how could they possibly do such a thing?
Even when Mu Yunhe was half-dead and sentenced to die before the age of twenty, Luo Zhiheng remained devoted to him. So there's no reason why, after Mu Yunhe recovered, was able to live a normal life, and even gained such a prestigious status, Luo Zhiheng would abandon him. It simply doesn't make sense!
But the person before them claimed to be Luo Zhiheng! This horrified the pharaohs.
"Are you really the little princess?!" General Murong asked, his voice trembling as he suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
Luo Ningshuang's eyes flashed; she was determined to go all out. This time, she was determined to defeat Luo Zhiheng, to the point where Luo Zhiheng could never recover. And all she had to do was transform herself back into the pure and gentle Luo Ningshuang. With a determined heart, she raised her chin and proudly declared, "Of course! Have you become so blind that you can't recognize me?"
Although it was very unlike the person she admired, Luo Ningshuang still imitated Luo Zhiheng's tone and expression at this moment. Coupled with her face being almost identical to Luo Zhiheng's, she firmly believed that unless Luo Zhiheng came out in person, no one could tell the difference between the real and the fake!
She was also gambling, betting that Luo Zhiheng wouldn't dare to come out and face anyone! Because this was a sensational scandal, how many faces and heads did Luo Zhiheng have to dare to come out and clarify? She could hardly explain it, so Luo Ningshuang would have an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
However, Luo Ningshuang will never be able to guess what Luo Zhiheng is thinking, nor will she know that Luo Zhiheng will always be unpredictable!
"If you are Luo Zhiheng, then who am I? It's ridiculous. How come there's another Luo Zhiheng in this world overnight?" A cold voice, filled with sarcasm, appeared in front of the noisy door. All the sounds quickly quieted down, except for that voice that was still chuckling, a contemptuous laugh!
Luo Ningshuang's pupils contracted, and her heart skipped a beat! Did this damned woman really dare to stand up? Wasn't she insane?
The servants behind the pharaohs quickly made way, and the king and pharaohs also turned around to look. They were shocked to see Mu Yunhe walking towards them with a gloomy expression, supported by Luo Zhiheng. Luo Zhiheng was wearing a fiery red dress, which made her look alluring and flamboyant. She had her usual arrogant and domineering wildness, but her brows were filled with a faint murderous aura and contempt. She walked in with her back straight and her figure heroic.
"Heng'er?" Murong Qianxue, who had been staring in disbelief, suddenly brightened when she saw Luo Zhiheng walking through the door. She seemed to snap out of her shock, staring stiffly at the disheveled 'Luo Zhiheng' lying on the ground. Then, looking at the approaching Luo Zhiheng, the fierce look in her eyes was finally replaced by lingering fear. She scolded Luo Zhiheng with displeasure, "You brat! You scared me to death! I thought you'd really fallen so low. Thank goodness it wasn't you!"
Luo Zhiheng raised an eyebrow and smiled, "In your heart, am I, Luo Zhiheng, so worthless? Like a shrew, arguing with others? And dressed so disheveled?" Luo Zhiheng glanced at Luo Ningshuang, her gaze sharp.
The pharaohs looked at Luo Zhiheng, listened to her speech, and observed her expression. In an instant, they confirmed that this was the real Luo Zhiheng! The one before, though similar in tone and manner, was merely similar, not the real one. Luo Zhiheng possessed a very special charm, a kind of arrogance and unrestrainedness emanating from her very bones, a wildness and passion that no one could imitate!
She is who she is, one of a kind!
Murong Qianxue chuckled awkwardly, then suddenly pointed at the person outside the door in surprise and said, "But that person outside really looks exactly like you. How can there be such similar people in the world? If someone didn't know better and saw you two together, they would think you were twins."
She spoke without thinking, but the listeners took it to heart. And there were quite a few listeners. When Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe stood on the steps and appeared clearly before everyone, a group of people who didn't know what was going on immediately widened their eyes. Shock was not even an option to describe their feelings.
How could two people in the world look exactly alike? If they could, they could only be twins! So which of these two people is Luo Zhiheng? In this instant, with two identical women claiming to be Luo Zhiheng, no outsider could tell which of the two Luo Zhihengs was the real one and which was the fake one.
The pharaohs, however, knew that the one beside Mu Yunhe was the real one. Their hearts, pounding with shock and fear, finally calmed down. Their expressions grew even more solemn. Someone dared to impersonate Luo Zhiheng—their audacity was astounding! And while others might not know, they certainly did.
Luo Zhiheng's twin sister, Luo Ningshuang!
But what is Luo Ningshuang doing? Appearing disheveled amidst a huge scandal, not only does she not defend herself, but she also claims to be Luo Zhiheng. Has she gone mad?!
Bai Mingyue stared dumbfounded at the woman standing beside Mu Yunhe. He seemed to have witnessed something unbelievable; he recognized her immediately as the real Luo Zhiheng! Because Luo Zhiheng's gaze towards him was as filled with disgust and coldness as ever. Then who was this woman he was possessing?
He remembered that the woman had kept saying she wasn't Luo Zhiheng, and about her chest...
Bai Mingyue suddenly seemed unable to accept this fact, letting out a loud scream and pointing at Luo Ningshuang, roaring, "You're a monster? Who are you? Who exactly are you? Why did you deceive me? What is your purpose in ruining my reputation?"
Luo Ningshuang gritted her teeth. At this moment, she certainly couldn't admit that she wasn't Luo Zhiheng, otherwise all her previous efforts would be in vain. She had already lost face and her body, so she couldn't lose even her last chance.
She proudly raised her chin and even declared righteously, "I am Luo Zhiheng, the real deal! She's the imposter! She tried to steal everything from me, Mu Yunhe, take a good look! I am Luo Zhiheng! How can you be with another woman? Especially one impersonating me? Kill her right now!"
Everyone was stunned when she said those words. They were spoken with such conviction that it made everyone wonder: if she weren't Luo Zhiheng, how could she be so confident?
Just as Luo Zhiheng was about to speak, Mu Yunhe grabbed her hand, his cold, sharp eyes shooting towards Luo Ningshuang like blades, but not landing on her exposed skin, only on her face overwhelmed with lust, his voice so cold it could freeze a person to death: "Mu Yunhe, how dare you call me that? You lowly thing!"
This was the first time Mu Yunhe had ever cursed like this, and he showed no mercy!
Luo Zhiheng was extremely surprised, yet secretly delighted. A captivating smile graced her lips as she decided to remain silent for the time being, letting her man handle the situation first. She stood a step behind Mu Yunhe, an air of reliance and trust. The two of them, unintentionally, formed a perfect couple, making the Pharaohs quite proud—they were truly worthy of bringing shame upon the Mu Dynasty.
Luo Ningshuang was surprised that Mu Yunhe would actually curse. Her eyes reddened and her tone softened a bit, but she thought that if she didn't act convincingly, Mu Yunhe might see through her act. She had to deceive Mu Yunhe's eyes. Only in this way could she possibly bring Luo Zhiheng down.
So she imitated Luo Zhiheng's righteous and indignant manner and angrily said, "Mu Yunhe, how dare you insult me! Can't you even see me? I am Luo Zhiheng! The person standing next to you is not me! How can you not even recognize me? Do you know how heartbroken I am by doing this?"
Luo Zhiheng's eyes suddenly darkened, because she realized that Luo Ningshuang's imitation of her was truly remarkable! If she hadn't been with Mu Yunhe just now, she wondered if Mu Yunhe would have been able to tell the difference. No wonder Luo Ningshuang dared to take such a crazy risk; it turned out she was secretly imitating her!
Mu Yunhe's brows twitched. He turned his head and glanced at Luo Zhiheng, his cold gaze fixed on Luo Zhiheng's eyes, a hint of a smile appearing in them, as if he were watching a good show.
Knowing that he wanted to see her handle the matter, and that he was obviously looking to watch the show, Luo Zhiheng glared at him with displeasure, but he grabbed her hand tightly.
"You say you're Luo Zhiheng, what proof do you have?" Before Luo Zhiheng could even speak, Murong Qianxue couldn't help but shout out the question. She already knew who this imposter was, but today's scene still shocked her too much, followed by a huge sense of absurd irony. How could anyone be so crazy as to use such a method to frame someone? Was this some kind of "wanting to hurt the enemy a thousand, you must also hurt yourself eight hundred"? How utterly foolish!
Luo Ningshuang, surprisingly unafraid, retorted, "Evidence? Why don't you ask that woman standing next to Mu Yunhe what evidence you have to prove she is really Luo Zhiheng?"
Luo Ningshuang, having turned the tables on Bai Mingyue, appeared somewhat smug. However, her body had been ravaged and abused terribly by Bai Mingyue. The discharge from her lower body filled her with shame, indignation, embarrassment, and disgust. She was still wearing Bai Mingyue's robe, which she wanted to throw away, yet she couldn't discard this only piece of clothing covering her. She hated Luo Zhiheng and Bai Mingyue to the core. If it weren't for them, she wouldn't be in such a miserable state. Therefore, she was even more determined to win today!
"Then can you give me any evidence that I am not Luo Zhiheng?" Compared to Luo Ningshuang's eagerness and resentment, Luo Zhiheng appeared extremely elegant and calm. She looked down at Luo Ningshuang with undisguised mockery and contempt in her eyes.
Luo Ningshuang felt a momentary fear and hesitation when she saw Luo Zhiheng's gaze. But she also knew that Luo Zhiheng was provoking her, and she couldn't back down! Having come this far, she had no way out.
"You certainly don't count as Luo Zhiheng! The guards at the palace gates all know I left today. I was wearing a pink dress and a veil; I wasn't even inside the palace. And this is the dress I'm wearing, yet you came out of the palace. Clearly, you're the imposter!" Luo Ningshuang said arrogantly, but a hint of smugness flickered in her eyes. She was truly grateful that Luo Zhiheng had exchanged clothes with her before leaving. As long as she held onto this dress, she had a chance of winning.
Immediately, some people in the crowd started a commotion, demanding that all the gatekeepers be brought out to verify whether Luo Ningshuang's words were true. Among those commotion were shills that Luo Ningshuang had hired beforehand.
The king watched coldly, but still ordered the guards to come out immediately. However, it turned out that Luo Ningshuang's words were true!
In an instant, everyone's expression turned extremely strange! Even Elder Tong and the others were puzzled. What she said was true; the clothes and the gatekeeper were evidence and witnesses. Then what about this Luo Zhiheng?
"What? Speechless now? Why don't you get down here obediently? How dare you approach my husband!" Luo Ningshuang shouted angrily, her tone becoming increasingly righteous. It was as if she had already defeated Luo Zhiheng.
"So that's how it is! Could it be that the woman beside the young prince wanted to harm the young princess, so she plotted against her? And now she even dares to impersonate the young princess, it's utterly despicable!"
"That's right, that kind of woman is the most terrifying. No wonder Luo Zhiheng kept saying she was raped; it turns out it was the woman by the young prince's side who caused it. So, this victim is the real young princess?"
Amidst the bewildered and shocked discussions, Luo Zhiheng and Luo Ningshuang locked eyes, their gazes blazing with intense hatred! In Luo Zhiheng's eyes, Luo Ningshuang's current behavior was simply... despicable! Foolish! Utterly foolish!
Since Luo Ningshuang wants to play this game, and in such an innovative way, then I'll naturally play along to the end! But Luo Ningshuang, you'd better be prepared for my counterattack! Because it wouldn't be fun if you died so easily!
"A piece of clothing proves nothing. I am Mu Yunhe's queen, he naturally knows whether I am real or not, but others certainly don't. I have my wet nurse to vouch for me, I am truly Luo Zhiheng!" Luo Zhiheng said calmly. She had many ways to deal with Luo Ningshuang, but she would take it one step at a time. Today, she would make Luo Ningshuang taste the most utter disgrace!
"That doesn't count!" Luo Ningshuang exclaimed in surprise.
Luo Zhiheng pressed on: "Why can't it be considered true? The wet nurse has grown up alongside Luo Zhiheng, and she's the one who knows Luo Zhiheng best. If you are truly Luo Zhiheng, what are you afraid of?"
Everyone looked at Luo Ningshuang with questioning eyes. Luo Ningshuang was at a loss for words, her expression grave.
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