Chapter 77 Mother and Daughter Conflict
If Shanrou hadn't acted impulsively and offended Lulu, would the Alchemist Guild have refused to sell them the pills?
Thanks to that vile woman Shanxi, they can not only befriend the Alchemist Guild, but they might even obtain better forbidden medicines than the Southern Dynasty Crown Prince. In that case, she will surely win the competition.
Now things are really messed up. Nan Chao got the deal. She was originally guaranteed to win, but now because of Shan Rou, that useless piece of trash, she might lose!
Thinking of this, Shan Yurou's chest heaved violently, and her gaze toward Shan Rou was filled with hatred and malice, as if she were looking at an enemy.
Shan Rou never expected that, in order to help Shan Yu Rou, she had humbled herself to go to Shan Xi, only to be humiliated by him and not even allowed to enter the door.
After returning, will she still have to endure such unreasonable scolding from Shan Yurou?
Is this still the adopted daughter she has always doted on?
Disappointment filled Shan Rou's eyes. Looking at Shan Yu Rou's almost frantic state, she roared angrily, "You only care about yourself. Have you ever considered my feelings? If it weren't for you, why wouldn't I be unable to go home?"
The thought of the harsh words spoken by Old Master Shan made her feel as if she had been struck by a heavy hammer in the chest, causing her unbearable pain.
"Is it our fault that you can't go home? Isn't it because you went and cursed at others?" Shan Yurou's tone turned fierce, and her voice rose considerably.
Her voice was fierce as she continued to accuse, "Lulu is an auctioneer in the Alchemist Guild, a person of high status, second only to the leader. Who do you think you are, daring to insult her so rudely!"
Even the Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty treated her with utmost respect and did everything he could to please her, but Shan Rou, on the contrary, belittled him to the point of being worthless!
No wonder Lulu holds a grudge!
She even suspected that the Crown Prince of the Southern Dynasty had bought forbidden drugs from Lulu!
Shan Rou was trembling with anger. Looking at Shan Yu Rou in front of her, she was no longer the dignified, gentle, and virtuous woman she used to be.
"You...you're utterly unreasonable!" Shanrou pointed at Shanyurou, her voice trembling with tears. "I've sacrificed so much for you, and this is the kind of accusation I get in return! Do you have any conscience at all?"
For the sake of Shan Yurou, she even disregarded her own daughter, pouring all her love and care into Shan Yurou.
However, Shan Yurou remained unmoved. Instead, a mocking sneer curled at the corner of her lips as she said in a sarcastic tone, "Conscience? When you adopted me, weren't you just planning to use me someday? Don't try to make yourself sound so noble!"
"Hmph, if I hadn't worked hard and cultivated diligently to achieve my current reputation and status, would you even give me a second glance? Would you want me to stay by your side?"
"Stop pretending to be innocent! Don't think you can fool me with your little schemes!"
Upon hearing these words, Shanrou felt dizzy, as if she had been punched hard in the back of the head.
She never imagined that her adopted daughter, whom she had cherished and treated like her own, would say such hurtful things.
Every word was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into her heart.
She clutched her chest, tears welling in her eyes: "I kept you by my side because I watched you grow up. I've cherished you like a precious gem since you were little, and I've worried myself sick over you. And yet you doubt me like this..."
"You've been worrying yourself sick?" Shan Yurou burst into laughter as if she had heard a funny joke. "I have to watch your expression in everything I do, being careful not to upset you."
"What you call love is nothing but a way to satisfy your own vanity!"
"Because Shanxi is a useless person who cannot cultivate, you feel that she has embarrassed you and made you lose face, so you don't even want to acknowledge her and ignore her."
"And I, as the emperor's beloved daughter, am extremely famous throughout the entire dynasty. You, as my mother, enjoy the praise and flattery of so many people, which greatly satisfies your vanity."
"In the end, the reason you keep me by your side and like me is only because I can bring you glory and vanity. As for that good-for-nothing Shanxi, she will only make you lose face in front of everyone!"
That sounds nice!
All that talk about feeling sorry for her is fake!
It was only because that good-for-nothing Shanxi made her lose face.
Shanrou swayed precariously, leaning weakly against the wall, her eyes filled with despair: "So...so in your heart, I've always been this kind of person..."
As the legitimate daughter of a virtuous family, if she truly desired vanity, she could easily abandon everything and directly inherit the position of family head.
If even a good-for-nothing like Shanxi could become the head of the family, then she must be an exceptionally talented daughter of the emperor.
If she wanted to become the head of the family, it would be incredibly easy for her.
Isn't this more satisfying to vanity than having an adopted daughter who is a genius?
Shanrou felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart by an extremely sharp arrow, the pain causing her heart to clench and every bit of pain to spread throughout her body.
"Fine! Very well!" Shan Rou looked at Shan Yu Rou one last time with utter disappointment, her eyes filled with heartbreak and determination. Then she turned around and went back to her room, slamming the door shut and locking it. She never came out again.
Shan Mingyuan, standing to the side, frowned deeply. He never expected things to develop this way.
Originally, Shanrou was on Yurou's side, and she was even willing to get Yurou whatever she wanted. But now...
"You shouldn't have..." Shan Mingyuan's words of reproach stopped abruptly when he saw Shan Yurou's tear-streaked face.
Yu Rou was terrified!
She was afraid that she would lose her position as the Crown Princess because of this incident, which is why she lost control in panic and fear and said such hurtful things.
Forget it, let Shanrou calm down and her emotions settle before he goes to explain things properly.
Shanrou cares so much about Yurou, she will surely understand Yurou's predicament and forgive her.
The main house of the virtuous family, the backyard.
Old Master Chen's scout returned quickly and reported the quarrel between Shan Rou and Shan Yu Rou to Old Master Chen and Shanxi in detail.
Hearing the two bickering and blaming each other, Shanxi's lips curled into a sneer: "I really didn't expect there would be such an unexpected gain."
Old Master Chen glanced at Shanxi and suddenly felt a pang of heartache for the deceased Shanxi.
If Shanxi could know from beyond the grave that her own mother was such a heartless, cold-blooded, and selfish person, she would probably be utterly devastated, feeling that there was nothing left to live for, and that death would be a better death than living.
After all, she was her own mother!
"When dogs fight, they're bound to get hurt. Neither of them are good people," Old Master Chen said irritably.
What kind of mother hates her own daughter so much? She doesn't love her own daughter, but instead likes that cuckoo who has taken over her mother's nest!
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