Chapter 197: You Can't Go Anywhere
"I'm telling you, he's mine! Nobody can take him away from me!"
Shen Ruolan grabbed Xi Yue's neck with one hand and gripped her chin tightly with the other, her eyes flashing with an almost crazed look: "You all want to destroy me, want to see me make a fool of myself, but I won't let you have your way!"
With that, she tightened her grip, and Xi Yue's face turned red from being choked. She couldn't say anything and could only struggle. Seeing that she was about to die, Shen Ruolan panicked and dropped her. She took two steps back, still in shock, and then her legs gave way and she collapsed to the ground.
Like a stranded fish, Xi Yue lay on the ground in agony, her hair disheveled, barely clinging to life. A lock of hair had been roughly ripped from her crown, revealing her blood-red scalp. Her mouth was swollen and bruised, and blood slowly oozed from the corners of her mouth, making it impossible to recognize her former delicate features.
"Xi Yue...I...I didn't mean to..."
Seeing the large amount of blood on her hands, Shen Ruolan couldn't help but feel a little scared. She crawled over on all fours to check her breathing, but unexpectedly, Xi Yue trembled and suddenly whimpered and roared, "Don't touch me!"
"Xi Yue, you know me, I... I didn't mean to hit you, it's just... it's just..."
Shen Ruolan thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a reason, so she could only purse her lips and look at her silently.
Xi Yue had served by her side since childhood and was her confidante. No matter what she did, Xi Yue would always forgive her.
Besides, I didn't do anything wrong; I was just angry for a moment.
"Miss, I beg you, please let Xiyue go back."
Xi Yue barely managed to move her fingers, her voice weak.
"You still want to leave?"
Shen Ruolan stood up, her expression shifting from unease to vigilance: "Impossible. As long as I don't give in, you can't go anywhere."
Realizing her tone was a bit harsh, she softened her tone: "You are my confidant. If you leave, who will I be able to rely on in this miserable situation?"
Once I become the Crown Princess, we won't have to be subservient to others or live at the mercy of others. At that time, I will do whatever you say.
Xi Yue, you believe me, right?
Xi Yue remained silent, only shedding tears quietly.
"Consort, Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence."
Huixin arrived in a few steps and gently knocked on the door.
"I understand. You go ahead, I'll be there shortly."
Shen Ruolan was startled. She suppressed her slightly trembling voice and responded. She hurriedly went to the washbasin to wash her hands, and then tidied her somewhat messy hair in front of the bronze mirror. Before leaving, she did not forget to instruct, "Remember to pour out the water."
She slammed the door shut. Xi Yue remained silent, enduring the pain as she struggled to her feet. She numbly picked up the copper basin and poured the water out the window, her tears flowing even more freely.
She was not born into a family; she had already reached marriageable age, and her family had arranged a marriage for her, but the young lady was reluctant to let her go.
The reason she hadn't returned to fulfill her promise was simply because she cherished the bond between master and servant that had lasted for over a decade. Since her master had spoken, she, as a servant, had no reason not to listen and obey.
But now she really can't take it anymore.
Thinking of what Shen Ruolan had just said, Xi Yue could only wipe away her tears and walk step by step to the dressing table, her hands trembling as she touched her face.
Never mind... She is a young lady after all... Once the young lady calms down, she will definitely let her go home.
Just be patient a little longer, and things will get better by then.
Xi Yue was powerless to change the situation and could only stare blankly at it.
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