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That night, no one could sleep.
Ye Xiaohan lay in bed, unable to shake off the cold that enveloped her. After her anger subsided, the fear that had been buried deep within her began to surface relentlessly.
What if the rescuers arrived too late? The consequences were unimaginable.
In the face of Liu Susu's cruelty, she felt powerless, waiting for someone else to come to her aid. Once was like this, twice was still like this; the continuous blows left Ye Xiaohan engulfed in a profound sense of despair.
Had she lost to Liu Susu? No, that wasn't it.
If Liu Susu were just an ordinary person, she would never have been able to do such things. The only reason she could act so arrogantly now was because of her status.
Liu Susu was the daughter of the Liu Family, the daughter of Liu Chancellor, and that gave her the freedom to do as she pleased while remaining unpunished.
In this ruthless society where the strong prey on the weak, mere caution was not enough to ensure a peaceful life. One wrong move could easily attract the ire of someone more powerful, leading to suppression without hesitation.
Injuries and even death were commonplace here. Only nobles had rights; ordinary people could only struggle for survival within the rules they imposed. There were even those in lower positions who could be killed without consequence, as long as a sheep or two were paid as compensation.
It was only now that Ye Xiaohan truly understood. Her previous endurance had been nothing but a joke; no one cared whether she was holding back. Those people only cared about their own desires.
As long as they were happy, they could inflict pain on others at any time.
It didn't matter who that person was; as long as they were a lowly bitch who couldn't fight back, it was all fair game.
Only the strong could stand firm in this society.
With enough power as a shield behind her, no one would dare come forward to meet their demise.
In this era of strict social hierarchy, the status of women is so low that gaining power seems almost impossible.
Even if one is exceptionally fortunate at birth, coming from an official family or even royalty, these noblewomen mostly live as dependents of men.
Society does not allow them to have self-awareness, and they themselves feel resigned to this reality.
For Ye Xiaohan, trying to become a ruler capable of opposing others through such means is futile. The background of her current body stands as a stark reminder that she is destined to be merely a pawn.
She does not even know any powerful figures who could help her rise.
Rather than wasting time on such delusions, it would be better to think practically and come up with reliable ideas.
For instance, making money.
Money can make things happen. In this era, merchants hold a low social status. However, in reality, their lives are not worse than those of the nobility.
Sometimes, in order to maintain their facade of vanity, nobles live frugally behind closed doors and even need to seek help from merchants.
Creating a new business empire.
This thought flashed through Ye Xiaohan's mind and refused to dissipate.
She has no other advantages; the only edge she possesses is the modern principles of commerce and those advanced business strategies that are evidently superior in this era.
Ye Xiaohan does not wish to become some so-called supreme power; she simply wants to live freely without constantly worrying about falling victim to unforeseen disasters.
To not become the supreme power, one must instead become a force that even the supreme power must fear.
A wealthy merchant, capable of threatening an entire nation with money!
For the next three days, Ye Xiaohan hardly slept, staying in her room and continuously refining this idea. She wanted it to be more than just a fantasy; she aimed to make it a reality step by step.
Those who had harmed her recklessly might evade judicial punishment, but they would never escape her grasp!
“Big Brother, is Sister-in-law going to be okay?” The six siblings gathered anxiously outside Ye Xiaohan's door, whispering quietly to Gu Bei.
Ye Xiaohan had not come out of her room. If it weren't for the diminishing food and snacks left at the door, they would have already rushed in out of worry.
Gu Bei felt an overwhelming sense of unease, but he couldn't show it; he didn't want to increase the children's anxiety.
“It's fine. Big Brother is here watching over her,” Gu Bei reassured them, urging Liu Yang to take Liu Qi back.
The inability to fully protect Ye Xiaohan weighed heavily on Gu Bei's heart, and his regret and fear were no less than Ye Xiaohan's own.
After the previous kidnapping incident, Gu Bei had strengthened the Shadow Guard around Ye Xiaohan. Yet despite these precautions, someone had still managed to slip through. This was what terrified Gu Bei the most.
His protection was not foolproof; even Liu Susu could find a flaw if she kept a close watch on them. The enemies they would face in the future would be far more dangerous than this.
There would be even more sinister foes waiting to strike ahead, and he couldn't even guarantee the safety of those close to him.
What if next time they weren't as fortunate as before and fell victim to their adversaries…
Gu Bei could hardly imagine the possibilities. Just the thought of it made him feel as if he might explode, unable to control himself.
He had to work harder; only by becoming powerful enough that no one dared to provoke him could he protect those around him.
In his heart, Gu Bei repeatedly solidified his determination. The next time would be his moment to strike back!
"Stop! You can't go in there!"
The voice of Liu Yang came from outside. Gu Bei looked up to see Shangyang Princess rushing toward them, with Liu Yang angrily chasing after her.
"Princess, please wait!" Gu Bei said politely, though with a clear sense of distance as he blocked Shangyang Princess's path.
At that moment, Liu Yang arrived. Without the heavy concerns that burdened Gu Bei, he rudely glared at Shangyang Princess and said, "You are not welcome here. Leave now!"
Shangyang Princess stood her ground, staring at the two of them. "I came to apologize. Please let me see her."
Before she could finish her sentence, Liu Yang mercilessly mocked her, "Save your apologies for someone else; we can't afford them! Are you leaving or not? If you don't, don't blame me for being rude!"
Seeing Liu Yang's deep resentment toward her, Shangyang Princess could only plead with Gu Bei. "General Gu, I am sincere. It was my fault for not recognizing the situation and acting recklessly, which led to Boss Ye encountering such a terrible incident—almost..."
Her expression shrank slightly as if recalling something that frightened her.
"After I return, my royal brother has already scolded me harshly. I know I was wrong!" Shangyang Princess implored. "I just want to come and sincerely apologize today—not asking for Boss Ye's forgiveness but hoping to make amends for my mistakes."
Shangyang Princess was not a malicious person; she had never been involved in dark or filthy matters. She was like a flower protected behind crystal glass, growing without wind or rain.
In modern terms, she was the epitome of a naive and sweet girl, truly bringing joy to the wicked who took advantage of her.
Even though the Shangyang Princess acted out of sincerity, it did not soften anyone's heart towards her. Because of her, the current situation had arisen; she was one of the culprits and could not deny it.
"The princess's intentions, I will convey to Xiao Han," Gu Bei refused. "The princess has seen it herself; ever since Xiao Han returned, she has been shut away. She was greatly frightened and is currently unfit to see anyone!"
The Shangyang Princess felt doused with cold water, a bit flustered. It was the first time since her birth that she had humbly begged someone and had been turned down.
However, the princess did not feel discouraged. All this was due to her own mistakes, and she could not blame others. Since Ye Xiaohan had been harmed because of her naivety and recklessness, she had the responsibility to bear the consequences.
Her expression turned resolute as she took advantage of Gu Bei's distraction and pushed open the long-closed door.
"General Gu, if she is frightened because of me and is now in a state of anxiety, then I must take responsibility. I cannot let her be afraid alone in that room!"
In an instant, the Shangyang Princess rushed in front of Ye Xiaohan, looking at her earnestly.
"I am here to apologize," the Shangyang Princess said. "Regardless of whether you forgive me or not, I should take care of you until you recover both physically and mentally."
Ye Xiaohan had already heard the voices outside but completely ignored them.
She looked at the Shangyang Princess and replied flatly, "If you could just disappear from my sight right now, that would be the greatest help for my recovery."
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