09 The Battlefield of Women (Part Two)
Liu Hanxue wasn't stupid. Hearing such blatant mockery, how could she not understand? It seemed that not thoroughly destroying Liu Hanruo that time was the biggest mistake of her life! She hadn't expected Liu Hanruo to return from the brink of death, only to wake up and see things clearly, no longer the naive woman easily fooled. Liu Hanxue understood everything perfectly, but outwardly she had to feign ignorance.
According to the plot, she could only say that the younger sister was vicious, and the older sister should rebel and take revenge. But if she said that, wouldn't that be slapping herself in the face, admitting her own wickedness, and even encouraging Liu Hanruo to rebel against her? That was something she absolutely did not want to do. After a moment's thought, she came up with a plan.
"Sister, I have a different opinion on this matter."
"Please speak, sister. I would also like to hear your opinion."
“Sister, think about it. The stories you told are just rumors. Since they are rumors, there must be many untrue things in them. We can’t judge what’s true and what’s false. It all depends on each person’s understanding. In my opinion, the truth may not be as you say, because I’ve also had a different version.”
Once upon a time, there were two sisters. The younger sister admired her older sister from a young age and was willing to sacrifice anything for her. Knowing that her sister loved a prince, she secretly bought aphrodisiacs to fulfill her sister's wish, even at the cost of her own reputation. When she was discovered, she feared her sister would feel guilty, so she pretended that she herself loved the prince and couldn't help herself. Later, when she arrived at the prince's residence, she saw that her sister was always out of favor and felt sorry for her. She thought that if she could gain favor, her sister's life in the prince's residence would be easier. Gradually, unexpectedly, the younger sister also fell in love with the prince. Because of love, she was controlled by her inner demons. Perhaps she really did many wrong things later, but her starting point was good. If her older sister truly regarded her as her sister and had deep sisterly affection, she should have been understanding and not been too harsh on her. She should have tried her best to help her sister overcome her inner demons.
With just a few words, she completely changed the tone of the matter, transforming the original ruthlessness into something understandable, and highlighting that if the older sister used this opportunity to retaliate, it would be petty and narrow-minded. It must be said, there's always someone more cunning; Liu Hanxue is no pushover either.
“Sister, it seems we each have our own version of events, and neither of us can determine which is true and which is false. Why don’t we each spread the rumors we’ve heard and see whose side we believe more of? Once the results are in, we can discuss it again. What do you think, sister?” Liu Hanruo smiled gently, but it made Liu Hanxue secretly annoyed.
What a joke! If this gets out, anyone with eyes can tell that it's about those two sisters. No matter what the outcome, she'll be the one whose reputation suffers. No, I absolutely can't let Liu Hanruo have her way. Anyway, no one's around, so what's wrong with laying it all out in the open?
Without further ado, Liu Hanxue stopped pretending to be respectful, arrogantly raised her head, glanced at Liu Hanruo with disdain, and said;
"Liu Hanruo, even if what you say is true, so what? Don't forget, you are a notorious shrew in the capital. How many people do you think will believe what you say? Haha, it's utterly ridiculous!"
"Hmph, speaking of wicked women, I believe no one understands why I became a wicked woman better than my sister, right?"
"That's because you're stupid, you can't blame anyone else!" A disdainful voice rang out.
"Liu Hanxue, I have treated you as my closest relative and have always cherished you. But what about you? You have no conscience at all. How could you treat me like this? In the end, I am still your sister. We grew up together and have a bond that is still there. How could you try to kill me time and time again? What is it that makes you want me to die?" Perhaps because she felt sorry for the original owner, Liu Hanruo seemed a little agitated.
"Hmph, what family are you talking about? You're nothing but a bastard. If I hadn't pleaded with my mother, do you think you could have grown up safely? If you didn't look like your dead mother and be even more beautiful than me, do you think I would have bothered to drug you with aphrodisiacs and ruin your reputation? I just didn't expect you to have such good luck. The Prince of Xiaoyao also accidentally took the aphrodisiac, which made them a perfect match and gave you the chance to become a princess. In the end, it seems I was too merciful. I should have just poisoned you. That way, you wouldn't have had a chance to turn things around."
"Hehe, if that's the case, I should thank my sister for her ruthlessness! Whether I grew up or became a princess, without my sister's help, I would still be just a lowly young lady of a marquis's mansion." Liu Hanruo smiled sarcastically.
"Hmph, don't be so smug. Just wait and see. Without the Prince's favor, your time as a princess will soon be over! In the Prince's heart, I am his only princess, hahaha!" Liu Hanxue finished speaking and laughed wildly.
"Sister, greed knows no bounds. Don't go to extremes in everything. Just be mindful of your place. If the Prince of Xiaoyao truly intended to make you his princess, then why have I remained a princess for so long? Don't judge a book by its cover; look with your heart. This is the last time I will advise you as your elder sister. From now on, we will have no more sisterly bond. Who will emerge victorious depends on our own abilities!"
"Hmph, that's jealousy! Naked jealousy! I don't believe your attempts to sow discord; the prince only has me in his heart."
After hearing Liu Hanxue's words, Liu Hanruo remained silent and sat comfortably in her chair, waiting for the carefree king to return.
Before a cup of tea had been brewed, "The Carefree Prince" (Young Marquis Ximen) returned to the library in a royal blue robe. Liu Hanruo greeted him with a smile and a charming smile.
"Your Highness, the Double Ninth Festival is in a month. I would like to come and discuss the details of the banquet with you."
"Oh, it's a small matter. You can handle it yourself. You don't need to ask for my opinion. Just make sure nothing goes wrong."
"The Carefree King" said calmly, his gaze occasionally drifting towards Liu Hanxue not far away.
"king…"
"Your Highness, why did it take you so long to come? I missed you."
Liu Hanxue's charming voice rang out at just the right moment, interrupting Liu Hanruo's words.
"My beloved concubine, it seems last night was too short and didn't satisfy you. It seems I'll have to work harder!"
The carefree king smiled ambiguously, waved his hand and pulled Liu Hanxue into his arms, breathing heavily in her ear and flirting with her at appropriate times, causing Liu Hanxue to gasp softly.
"Your Highness, how annoying... My sister is still here, and you're being so indecent... If she hears this, she'll laugh at me..."
"Never mind her, she'll leave on her own."
"Your Highness, my sister has never prepared a banquet before. I'm afraid she won't be able to handle it well and will embarrass you. Why don't I help her with the preparations?"
"My dear wife, we can talk about such trivial matters later. We have more important things to do now, which are related to our 'happy life'!"
The carefree king picked up Liu Hanxue and carried her to the guest room in the library, ready to begin his passionate lovemaking.
It seems he had long since forgotten about Liu Hanruo.
Liu Hanxue feigned reluctance, leaving with a charming laugh while giving Liu Hanruo a provocative look.
Liu Hanruo's lips curled slightly into a mocking smile as she softly said:
"Hehe, women in love are indeed the most foolish. She didn't miss the deep contempt and disgust in the Prince of Xiaoyao's eyes. Hehe! This so-called favor must have some ulterior motive. The waters in the manor seem to be getting deeper and deeper! Liu Hanxue, I hope you can live well in the end!"
---Aside---
In this chapter, the carefree prince is still known as Young Master Ximen. Dear readers...
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