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Not long after Liu Susu entered the General's residence, Ye Xiaohan arrived to bring food to Gu Bei.
However, the difference was that Ye Xiaohan was already well-known as the lady of the General's household, so no one stopped her. She entered freely without any need for an announcement.
Moreover, the guards inside were quick to inform Ye Xiaohan about Liu Susu's arrival before they even had a chance to ask.
As Ye Xiaohan made her way in the direction indicated by the guards, she could hear voices from within the hall.
Hearing Gu Bei defend her so fervently filled Ye Xiaohan with sweetness. Isn't the best kind of partner someone who can understand you completely?
As for neglecting Liu Susu, it was partly intentional on Ye Xiaohan's part.
"Liu Susu, how dare you come out? Last time you tried to harm someone and ended up ruining your own face. What do you plan to do next?" Ye Xiaohan sneered. "Before you act, think carefully; if you intend to break someone’s arm, it might just result in a leg injury for yourself. It’s not worth it!"
Gu Bei coldly added, "What’s the point of talking nonsense with her? She brought this upon herself."
Watching as they teamed up against her while she had no allies left, Liu Susu felt utterly isolated. Now even the Liu Family only watched her closely, preventing her from acting freely and no longer helping her cover up her crimes.
"You! Don’t go too far!" Liu Susu couldn't help but compare herself to Ye Xiaohan, feeling that life was incredibly unfair.
"Bitch, don’t think this is over!" Liu Susu suppressed her bitterness and what she considered grievances, declaring fiercely, "Even if I die, I’ll take you down with me!"
Ye Xiaohan glanced at her lightly and mocked, "Whenever you want to die, I won’t stop you. But if you do decide to die, please do it far away; I'm not interested in your corpse."
As someone who spent time in the dissection room eagerly awaiting 'fresh materials,' Ye Xiaohan had grown to despise Liu Susu to such an extent that she lost all interest in dissecting her body.
As for the living Liu Susu, she didn’t want to look at her even once more.
Ye Xiaohan curled her lips into a smile, her tone eerily gentle. "Madam Gu, your reputation has spread throughout the capital. Every street and alley is buzzing with discussions about you. For someone as famous as you, it’s best not to wander around carelessly. Of course, this is just my friendly advice."
At the same time, she wouldn’t mind putting in some effort to make Liu Susu even more famous.
"Fine! You win!" Liu Susu exclaimed, feeling both wronged and furious, her eyes reddening as she turned and ran out.
Ye Xiaohan watched Liu Susu's retreating figure and said, "What should we do? It seems like we made her cry."
Gu Bei had long since stopped caring about Liu Susu. He picked up his chopsticks and began to eat. "Are you happy that she cried?"
"Yes!" Ye Xiaohan nodded vigorously. "I'm really happy!"
Gu Bei handed her a pair of chopsticks. "Let's eat together."
"Okay!"
The two quickly pushed aside the unpleasant events and focused on their meal.
Meanwhile, Liu Susu was far from cheerful.
After leaving the General's residence, Liu Susu had to return to the Liu Family in a dejected state. However, she didn't stay there long; once her injuries healed sufficiently, Liu Chancellor decided to send her back to Gu Rong's residence.
"You are already married; staying at your parents' home for too long will invite gossip. It's better for you to go back," Liu Chancellor said without much elaboration before leaving, not even giving Liu Susu a chance to respond.
Once Liu Chancellor was gone, Lady Liu sighed and earnestly advised, "Don't blame your father; he only wants what's best for you. You have no idea what people are saying outside. You can't be as willful as before; you need to think things through. Even if not for yourself, consider your husband."
"What do I care about him?" Liu Susu retorted angrily. "You all just despise me! You hate that my face is ruined and that my reputation is tarnished! Now that I have nothing left, you still want to drive me out of the house!"
Lady Liu was both angry and frustrated. "Child, how can you think like this? We're doing this for your own good. The situation is different now; one small mistake can be blown out of proportion! Just the fact that you're not behaving properly as a woman is significant!"
Liu Susu insisted on her opposition, but this time the Liu couple did not indulge her. They sent word to Gu Rong, asking him to send someone to take her back.
"They only sent a servant to pick me up? It seems he doesn't care at all!" Liu Susu was upset that Gu Rong hadn't come out to greet her and was even less inclined to stay at home.
In the following days, Gu Rong similarly did not show his face. Liu Susu felt restless at home, constantly haunted by images of Ye Xiaohan and Gu Bei being affectionate with each other, which made her grit her teeth in anger.
After three days, she could no longer bear it and went to the palace to find the Shangyang Princess.
In Liu Susu's mind, the Shangyang Princess was nothing but a brainless fool. As long as she sweet-talked her a little, the princess would obediently listen.
Even if she had previously taken advantage of the Shangyang Princess, so what? As long as she found a good reason, she could easily get away with it again.
However, her calculations were too optimistic; the Shangyang Princess didn't even want to see her.
"The princess is very busy today and will be busy tomorrow as well. From now on, whenever Madam Gu comes to seek an audience, she will always be busy. Madam Gu, please return," the palace maid conveyed the Shangyang Princess's message and bowed before leaving, leaving Liu Susu standing outside.
"You scoundrels! A bunch of scoundrels!" Liu Susu cursed the Shangyang Princess as she walked back.
She was unwilling to give up so easily. How could that fool of a princess escape her control? Liu Susu believed that as long as she could see the Shangyang Princess again, she would surely be able to subdue her!
Just like every other time in the past.
Soon enough, she found an opportunity. On the road where the Shangyang Princess was sneaking out of the palace, she intercepted her.
"Your Highness, it's been a while since we last spoke," Liu Susu said gracefully, bowing. If one didn't know better, they might think she was one of those cultured young ladies.
Unfortunately, in the eyes of the current Shangyang Princess, it was nothing short of a joke.
"What do you want?" The Shangyang Princess frowned and said, "Did you not hear what the palace maid said? Whenever you come looking for me, I will never have time! Step aside!"
Liu Susu smiled and said, "What’s wrong with you, princess? Weren't we fine before? Has someone said something in front of you that made you misunderstand?"
"Hmph!" The Shangyang Princess sneered and replied, "Do you think I'm still that foolish girl who lets you manipulate me? Liu Susu, you better understand your own identity. Don't think that what you did last time to frame me has been forgotten! If you continue to stir up trouble and provoke me, I'll tell my father. Let's see how Liu Chancellor will protect you then!"
She glanced at Liu Susu out of the corner of her eye and added, "From now on, I am from the Murong Family; I am not a Liu!"
The Shangyang Princess left with her maidens and guards, and Liu Susu tried to approach, but was stopped by the guards as she took a step forward.
Filled with resentment, Liu Susu returned home.
She couldn't believe it. What had happened to the world? Why had she, once the esteemed daughter of the Minister's Residence, someone everyone sought to please, suddenly become a target of scorn and disdain?
Even a foolish princess dared to challenge her!
“Go die, all of you! Just die!” Liu Susu smashed everything in the room, leaving a mess everywhere.
A figure walked in from outside and frowned at the sight.
“What are you doing?” Gu Rong glanced at Liu Susu's face, which was still covered by a veil, but he quickly shifted his gaze away, revealing his disdain.
To Liu Susu, this action was like adding fuel to the fire, intensifying her anger.
“You actually know how to come back?” Liu Susu glared at Gu Rong. “Since you’ve been missing for half a month, why bother coming back? Why not just die out there?”
Gu Rong had just heard the rumors outside and was already seething with anger. Now, being provoked by Liu Susu's terrible attitude only fueled his rage further.
“What?” Gu Bei said sarcastically. “You’re hoping I’d die out there so some wild man could come back to my house?”
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