Two maidservants assisted Xiao Li in tidying her hair, when Hong Yue entered to report, “Princess, the Consort has returned.”
Xiao Li paused the hand that had been smoothing her temples, and her gaze turned gloomy and cold.
“The Consort,” she slowly picked up a comb to arrange her trailing hair, her long eyelashes lowered to conceal the murderous malice within.
The Original Body, though a princess, had a low-status Birth Mother and lacked Ability, and died early in the man-eating Imperial Palace.
Because she was the first daughter, the Former Emperor showed a bit of pity and placed her under the Empress’s care.
Though it seemed she had gained a noble status, she was merely living under another’s roof, enduring contempt, cautiously flattering the Empress, and humbly seeking survival.
After the Imperial Brother Ascended the Throne, she was immediately used as a Pawn in a political marriage to control the Civil Official Aristocrats.
The Consort was the second son of the prestigious Lu Clan, a scion of Aristocrats, well-versed in literature, and a handsome man of the highest caliber, possessing a noble background but lacking the arrogance and extravagance of other wealthy young masters.
Detached from fame and fortune, possessing a transcendent air, he was the dream lover of countless Young Misses.
If the Lu Clan hadn’t had a suitable daughter to enter the palace, and the New Emperor hadn’t wanted to control the Lu Clan of Civil Officials, such a man would likely never have been paired with a princess with a low-status Birth Mother and a timid personality.
Such an excellent man, the Original Body naturally couldn’t help but like him, even if he was aloof, indifferent, and without desire, she tried to move him, hoping to become a true husband and wife with him.
Unfortunately, her humble entreaties could not warm the heart of the Consort, which had long been given to another.
Drunk, she attempted to seduce the Consort into Consummation, but was discarded and defiled by a Guard who coveted her, and then became pregnant.
After losing her chastity, she began to go Crazy, not raging at others, but tormenting herself, repeatedly bathing and scratching her body until it was covered in wounds, but buckets of Blood Water could not wash away her shame.
She discovered she was pregnant, wanting an Induced Abortion, but someone replaced the abortion medicine with Fetal Protection Medicine, and she drank it bowl after bowl, her belly growing larger day by day, and she completely lost her mind, eventually giving birth prematurely and dying from postpartum hemorrhage.
The Consort, a pristine and ethereal gentleman, untouched by worldly concerns.
What fault did he have?
He merely pushed away a woman he despised, only because his beloved Childhood sweetheart couldn’t bear for a living life to disappear, and he was even willing to wear the cuckold’s hat, replacing bowl after bowl of abortion medicine, allowing the princess to give birth to that Bastard.
He was so good, he didn’t take any other woman, staying in the Princess Manor, carefully raising that Bastard.
From beginning to end, he faithfully guarded the Childhood sweetheart in his heart, with deep affection and unwavering commitment, a sight that would move anyone.
But what does this have to do with her?
Xiao Li covered her face with her hands to avoid seeing her ferocious and malicious expression in the mirror, but the hatred was impossible to conceal, like a tangible thing, leaking out through the gaps between her fingers.
The Original Body’s humility and Love Brain, and her tragic fate, what did it have to do with her?
The Second Male Lead’s devotion and persistence in the story, what did it have to do with her?
Why did she transmigrate into the book, to experience such pain and despair firsthand?
“Consort.”
A figure, white and ethereal, appeared at the doorway, and the maidservants quickly bowed in respect.
The newcomer strode forward, but stopped behind the Screen, unwilling to enter further.
“I heard there was trouble here.”
His voice was clear and cold, still pleasant to hear, but he was stingy with his words, unwilling to say more.
Impatient, arrogant, and cold.
Xiao Li slowly lowered her hands, looking at her reflection in the bright light.
For some unknown reason, this face was exactly like her own, but previously it had always been humble and timid, or jealous and Twisted, filled with fear and Crazy, so unsightly.
Now, her eyebrows were like a painting, her phoenix eyes raised, possessing the beauty of rich ink, with a confidence that held everything in her grasp, and a madness that could destroy everything.
This appearance truly satisfied her.
“Everyone, leave.”
A faint Smell of Blood still lingered in the room, and the maidservants, still shaken by fear, showed a respect for the princess they had never known before, obeying her every command.
Watching the maidservants leave in an orderly manner, Lu Yanzhi frowned slightly, he really didn’t want to be alone with the princess, but he really wanted to know what had happened.
It was all the princess’s fault, if she hadn’t shamelessly tried to force herself on him, he wouldn’t have angrily dismissed a Guard.
At the time, his thought was ‘since the princess wants a man so badly, he’ll give her one,’ but he regretted it after he left.
He despised the princess, but they were Husband and wife after all, and if the princess was defiled by another man, what would become of his dignity?
This was also why he had rushed back, he rarely felt anxious, but he unexpectedly heard the news of Zhang Jing’s death.
The charge was theft, but he knew it was to cover up the truth.
So, did he succeed or not?
The Consort rushed back as soon as he heard about the trouble with the princess, and anyone who saw it would surely say that the Consort still cared about the princess.
Only Xiao Li knew that he was here to examine the crime scene.
The bronze mirror reflected his figure standing by the screen, tall and handsome, with the elegant composure of a gentleman, and a cold indifference between his brows, appearing like a transcendent immortal, untouched by human fireworks.
What a wonderful, infatuated Second Male Lead.
It’s a pity, she isn’t the Female Lead, nor is she a reader moved by his infatuation.
She is the Devil, Vipers and Scorpions, his future Retribution!
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but curl her lips: “It’s rather strange, just a thief, not a major matter, why would the Consort personally come to ask about it?”
It was a normal tone, but to someone with a guilty conscience, it always sounded like it had hidden meaning.
Lu Yanzhi tightened his grip on the folding fan, maintaining a cold demeanor: “As long as the Princess is well, I will leave.”
Compared to an insignificant truth, he was more afraid that the Princess would continue to pester him.
He turned to leave, and Xiao Li’s voice came from inside: “Zhang Jing said before he died that he wanted to tell me a Secret about the Consort, unfortunately…”
Lu Yanzhi’s heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t move his feet: “What did he say?”
Xiao Li regretfully completed the sentence: “Unfortunately, he died before he could finish.”
Lu Yanzhi was flustered, claiming to be an upright gentleman, never having done anything dishonorable, except tonight, when he was bewitched and allowed a guard to defile the Princess.
He wasn’t afraid of the Princess’s embarrassing questioning, but that this matter would leave a stain on his reputation, and Xueyin would be very disappointed if she found out. Just thinking about Xueyin’s disappointed and disgusted gaze made his heart ache.
However, Zhang Jing didn’t say anything, which did relieve him.
Indeed, if the Princess knew this was related to him, she probably wouldn’t be sitting here so calmly.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but resent the Princess. If she hadn’t insisted on Consummation with him, how could he have made such a mistake?
It’s all her fault!
Thinking of this, his disgust grew stronger, and he didn’t even bother to say anything before turning to leave.
“Swish!”
A breaking sound rang out, and a porcelain pillow fell to the ground, of excellent quality, but didn’t break.
Lu Yanzhi’s body swayed, and he reached up to touch the back of his head, his hand covered in sticky scarlet red.
“You…”
His head was still reeling, and he was shocked and incredulous. The next moment, another vase came crashing towards him.
“Thud!”
Looking at the person who had fallen heavily to the ground, Xiao Li smiled.
“A paper person from a book, and you think you can defeat me?”
Princess Xuanyang’s Love Brain is beyond her control, and whether he was forced to be with her is none of her business. But she is very clear about one thing: it was because of him that the guard defiled Xuanyang, which led her to come to this world, trapped in this body, and forced to experience all that disgusting and painful things.
She really wants to grind him to ashes.
Xiao Li’s eyes were filled with madness, and also with regret.
She wished she could grind Lu Yanzhi to ashes, but now she couldn’t leave this world either. Lu Yanzhi’s status was special, killing him would also cause her great trouble.
Let him be for now. She now has plenty of interest in slowly—slowly—playing with them—
Female Lead setting: Crazy, evil woman, in short, a villain, a Big Villain.
Of course, she doesn’t go crazy for no reason, she’s always forced to, and she always treats everyone like paper people.
She’s wanted to write in this style for a long time, and this is her first attempt. She hopes it can be a pleasant surprise for everyone.
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