Chapter 48 You're the one who usurped the nest
Seeing her flustered state, Xiao Ce smirked and sat down on her bed.
Such behavior was extremely rude, but because the person was Xiao Ce, Meng Yanzhi dared not speak out in anger. She could only silently retreat, curl up in the corner, and watch Xiao Ce with longing eyes.
Before this, Xiao Ce truly felt sorry for Meng Yanzhi's pitiful and weak nature. However, Zhang Xuanyun's incident made Xiao Ce realize that Meng Yanzhi was not as weak and helpless as she appeared on the surface.
Even so, Xiao Ce still felt sorry for Meng Yanzhi in front of him, even though he knew that Meng Yanzhi's current fear was probably just an act.
"Don't be afraid."
Xiao Ce said softly.
Meng Yanzhi was naturally not afraid, but she didn't understand why this man would suddenly barge in in the middle of the night.
Looking at Xiao Ce now, Meng Yanzhi was basically certain that he meant no harm.
She relaxed her brows and looked at Xiao Ce: "Your Highness, didn't you have something to say to me?"
"Hmm, about Zhang Xuanyun, did you do it on purpose? Did you deliberately push him in front of me?" Xiao Ce asked bluntly.
He also wanted to see what Meng Yanzhi would be like after her true colors were revealed.
Unfortunately, Meng Yanzhi didn't show any particular expression. She just smiled and looked at Xiao Ce: "This subject knew that Your Highness was wise and would understand my good intentions. Xu Shize is unworthy of his position. He stole other people's achievements and got to where he is today through dirty means. He deserves to be punished!"
Xiao Ce thought that Meng Yanzhi would deny it, but to his surprise, Meng Yanzhi admitted it so openly.
Even now, there's an unspeakable sense of self-righteousness in his words?
Seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Xiao Ce smiled gently: "And what about you? What do you want?"
"Your Highness, I only wish you well."
Meng Yanzhi lowered her eyes, looking like a sad lop-eared rabbit, both cute and pitiful.
Xiao Ce had thought that Meng Yanzhi would take this opportunity to ask him for a favor or to plan something for him, but he never expected that it would just be such a simple and unadorned wish.
"Rouge, why?" Xiao Ce suddenly moved closer, his breath brushing against Meng Rouge's face, his gaze fixed intently on her: "Why did you risk your life to save me? Why did you help me at every turn? Why?"
Why? Because you're the crown prince!
Meng Yanzhi was screaming inside, but on the surface she still maintained a gentle demeanor, her eyes almost overflowing with tears as she stared at Xiao Ce.
She smiled gently, a smile that spoke volumes.
Xiao Ce's heart began to pound wildly. He instinctively reached out to touch Meng Yanzhi's cheek, but he withdrew his hand halfway there. He swallowed hard, and his heart pounded even harder as his throat moved.
"Rouge, I will not let you down."
Xiao Ce hastily uttered these words, turned around, and strode away.
Looking at the wide-open window, Meng Yanzhi's gaze changed from innocent affection to indifference.
She had no love for Xiao Ce; she only wanted to use the power of the Crown Prince's residence to bring down the Meng family.
As for the so-called love games, if Xiao Ce likes them, she is naturally willing to play along.
The next day, early morning.
After returning to the Meng family, Meng Yanzhi resumed her previous life, attending classes every day. Whether it was at her mother's behest or not, the teacher was becoming increasingly strict, which made Meng Yanzhi quite miserable.
She knew very well that she would benefit greatly from learning these skills, so even though she was exhausted to the point of vomiting blood, Meng Yanzhi would still study very hard.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's earnest efforts, Meng Anxian sneered, "Sister, you're really trying your best. It's just a pity that you're not talented enough. Even if you use all your strength, you're still a useless person!"
In this way, Meng Anxian had been saying all along in her previous life. At that time, Meng Yanzhi even thought that she was born inferior and was no better than Meng Anxian at all.
But now, Meng Yanzhi only found these words laughable.
She looked at Meng Anxian coldly and said indifferently, "I am my parents' biological daughter. My blood flows in my veins. How could I not be talented?"
These words were like a knife stabbing Meng Anxian in the heart!
Not being the biological daughter of this family has always been a source of anxiety for Meng Anxian. She is even more afraid that Meng Yanzhi will shine brighter and brighter and eventually replace her.
Hearing Meng Yanzhi say such things, Meng Anxian's face darkened even more. She strode forward and slapped Meng Yanzhi hard across the face: "How dare you! Who gave you permission to speak to me like that? Let me tell you, don't think you're so great just because the Imperial Concubine looks at you now. I am the daughter of the Meng family, and you are nothing but a wild girl from the countryside!"
Such slaps were commonplace for Meng Yanzhi. In her previous life, she would only meekly apologize after being slapped, but now, she no longer wanted to endure such rudeness!
Without the slightest hesitation, Meng Yanzhi raised her hand and slapped Meng Anxian hard across the face!
Immediately afterward, she stepped forward, grabbed Meng Anxian's hair, and said viciously, "I am my parents' biological daughter. What are you? If it weren't for your slutty mother switching us, would you be living like this? You even feel superior for taking over someone else's place. Who gave you the courage!"
After saying that, Meng Yanzhi directly pushed Meng Anxian away.
She had worked in the fields since she was a child, and this continued after she came to the Meng family. As a result, she had a lot of strength. With this move, she threw Meng Anxian away, and she fell heavily to the ground.
From childhood to adulthood, Meng Anxian has always been pampered and cherished. When has she ever been treated like this?
Moreover, the person who treated her this way was someone she had always looked down upon.
Meng Anxian seemed to have gone mad. She suddenly got up from the ground and rushed towards Meng Yanzhi, wielding her long whip and lashing down at her without any regard for her feelings!
This whip is covered with barbs. In my previous life, a single lash would tear off skin and flesh, making it difficult to apply medicine afterwards.
Meng Yanzhi knew all too well the power of the whip. She grabbed the whip that was being swung at her and pulled it hard, pulling Meng Anxian in front of her. The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with resentment.
"Let go! What are you doing!"
Upon receiving the news, Meng's mother rushed over immediately, instinctively grabbing Meng Anxian's hand, hiding her behind her back, and frowning as she looked at Meng Yanzhi.
"Are you crazy?!"
Mother Meng looked at Meng Yanzhi with a face full of displeasure, as if Meng Yanzhi had committed some terrible mistake.
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