The Sinful Woman's Golden Branch: The Jade-Faced Yama is Actually Me (Part Two)...
The comments section remained completely silent.
Then they burst into laughter instantly.
"I'm dying of laughter. When the plot of this world was revealed, I was so nervous, but Qingqing still managed to break through the situation in a second."
"That's right! To put it bluntly, this world just wants to torture the female lead. In order to make the female lead suffer reasonably and not be able to complain, they deliberately designed such an overpowered script."
"You stupid system! Do you think we viewers will hate the female lead after seeing this kind of plot? We hate you even more, you infuriating system! You brain-dead system! You brain-dead plot!"
"But no matter what, the male protagonist of this world is really innocent. His entire family was wiped out, and he hates the daughter of his enemy. Shouldn't he be more vengeful? Even if the female protagonist wants revenge, she shouldn't go after him..."
"So who can the female lead turn to? She can't turn to her father, because he's her father. She can't turn to the male lead, because he has a grudge against her. After going around in circles, everyone has a reason, and she's the only one who gets abused for no reason, and it's all deserved. So what mistake did the female lead make?"
"Hahaha, we've solved the ultimate question of how the universe came into being out of thin air. Everyone says that matter in the world is conserved and cannot be created out of thin air, but our heroine's injuries can be created out of thin air."
"Female protagonist enthusiasts find this both infuriating and hilarious. In the previous world, the female protagonist stood on moral high ground, suffering and being judged. In this world, the female protagonist stands on moral low ground, being judged and suffering even more."
"This doesn't make sense. How can two different situations lead to the same ending? Either the female lead is on trial, or she's suffering. Is this some kind of performance where all roads lead to Rome?"
"Aaaaah! I don't care anymore! A wish-fulfillment novel is all about having a good time! Whoever messes with me, I'll mess with them! Go, female lead! Don't even mention the male lead, I'll support you even if you kill them all! It would be even better if you could kill the system!"
This comment immediately garnered countless likes.
The audience did not feel uncomfortable with Ye Xiqing's "unreasonable" remarks; on the contrary, they supported her even more, and their emotions continued to rise.
The system stared in disbelief at all this. How could this be?!
Ye Xiqing wasn't in the mood to explain the complexity of human beings to this artificial intelligence; she needed to sort herself out.
Lying on the wooden plank that could be called a bed, I tried to regain my strength, but the longer I lay there, the weaker I became.
Then she realized that her weakness likely also included hunger...
With a great effort, Ye Xiqing climbed out of bed and, using her last bit of strength, desperately pounded on the door frame. After what seemed like an eternity, she finally attracted attention.
Granny Qian and Granny Zhao were both the women who "took care of" her and the women who disciplined her. Upon hearing the noise, the hot-tempered Granny Qian immediately kicked the door open: "Knock, knock, knock! What are you knocking for!"
Fortunately, Ye Xiqing had anticipated this situation and did not lean against the door, thus avoiding disaster.
Leaning against the wall, weak and listless, yet assertive, he said, "I want to eat. Get me some food."
Upon hearing this, Granny Qian flew into a rage.
"Hey, you're trying to boss me around now? You've really gone too far!"
He immediately reached out his big hand, wanting to grab this little slut and teach her a lesson.
Ye Xiqing stared straight at her and said coldly, "I'll make you die."
Guan Xianzhi's body was as light as a piece of paper, and Granny Qian could easily hold her in her hand, but Ye Xiqing's words were like the coldest ice in the dead of winter, piercing Granny Qian's heart.
"What did you say?"
Ye Xiqing let her hold her, even though she was at a disadvantage, it was as if she was the one who held the power of life and death.
"Have you forgotten that my father hasn't lost power yet? His official career may not be going well right now, but killing you will still be a piece of cake for him."
Granny Qian stood there stunned, never expecting that Guan Xianzhi would dare to threaten her!
She sneered, "Then let your father come! I'll trample your pampered young lady's skin into the ground right now and see if your official father can stand up for you!"
Ye Xiqing was thrown to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, and couldn't help but cough.
But her expression remained indifferent as she turned to look at Granny Qian, her tone still calm.
“Even if my father can’t be here right now, you and I are still different.”
"He fought with Pei Yu, and there were wins and losses. Even if he lost, he would still be an official. Even if he died, the Guan family, like Pei Yu, could rise again from the ashes. What do you have?"
"Any one of the Guan family members, in a desperate struggle, can make you die without a burial place. Even if I were to become a criminal and be sold into prostitution or as a palace maid, I could still bewitch those high-ranking officials and make you wish you were dead."
"I could even climb into Pei Yu's bed right now and have him kill you to avenge me. You have no tricks up your sleeve, so where do you get the courage to act tough in front of me?"
Money Granny: ...
Ye Xiqing's words contained many literary phrases, which the old servant woman didn't quite understand, but she could tell that Ye Xiqing was threatening her.
Because of Guan Xianzhi's noble birth, she resented and hated her. Seeing her in distress, she wished she could use all her ruthless means to torment this former rich girl.
But whether it was the Guan family, the Pei family, or even, as Ye Xiqing said, a courtesan from a brothel who was fawned over by high-ranking officials, she actually dared not offend them.
But why would Guan Xianzhi, who had always been bullied by her and dared not fight back, suddenly say such a thing?
Granny Zhao, who had been secretly watching from the side, finally stepped in to smooth things over: "Young lady, why are you saying such things? We are just..."
"I don't want to listen to your nonsense. Go get me some food, soak the rice in some oily broth, and whatever kind of meat it is, chop it up and mix it in. Also, boil some water and get me a clean drinking vessel."
Granny Zhao: ...
This little hoof does seem different...
In this household, most of the people who bully Guan Xianzhi are because of her father.
But what's rather ironic is that when Guan Xianzhi actually brought out her father's name, those people actually became a little hesitant.
Granny Qian rushed in excitedly to confront Ye Xiqing, but unexpectedly, Ye Xiqing turned the tables on her.
Losing face, she forced a smile and said, "Do you still think you're some kind of rich young lady? Even if you're arrogant, in this little courtyard, I'm the one in charge! If you anger me, I'll..."
"I'll kill you."
Ye Xiqing helped her continue the conversation.
"If you dare to anger me, I will kill you."
No one expected that the word "kill" would appear so easily in the mouth of this delicate young lady, but the murderous intent on Ye Xiqing's face did not seem to be fake.
She calmly looked at Granny Qian: "I have no fear anymore. If I can't live anymore, I'll kill you. Even if I die, I won't lose anything. Do you dare to kill me? Do you dare to abandon everything you have and kill me?"
Money Granny: ...
No matter how ruthless she was, it was only in words; of course, she wouldn't dare to actually kill anyone. As a servant, she didn't have the power of life and death to kill at will.
But this once easily manipulated young lady has suddenly revealed a ruthless and desperate nature, a determination so vicious it's even more chilling than her previous verbal threats.
Granny Qian dared not say anything more. Those with nothing to lose are not afraid of those wearing shoes. Looking at a trapped beast in a desperate situation, no one dared to gamble on whether she would really bite.
Together with Granny Zhao, they carefully retreated behind the door. Only after stepping out into the courtyard did they dare to vent their frustration: "Has she gone mad?!"
Granny Zhao was still shaken and scolded, "I told you, even a rabbit will bite when cornered. I've told you before, don't push things to the extreme..."
Granny Qian was still seething with anger inside, and she was even more annoyed by Granny Zhao's hindsight advice: "Can't you say something useful! What do we do now!"
Granny Zhao sighed helplessly, "What else can we do? We can only do as she says. As servants, we shouldn't get involved in our masters' affairs."
Granny Qian was so angry she jumped up and down: "Go ahead and go! I won't be scared by that little wench!"
Granny Zhao glanced at her and said, "Let her go if she wants."
Better safe than sorry; she needed to check the pulse to see what was really going on.
Granny Zhao retrieved the things Ye Xiqing had requested from the kitchen and carefully brought them over, her face beaming with an impeccable smile.
“Miss, I have offended you a lot the other day, but you know your situation. It is the master of this house who hates you. We servants cannot disobey orders.”
Ye Xiqing looked at the large bowl of rice that had been brought to her. Although it was ancient times when resources were scarce, the food of officials was naturally different from that of ordinary people. However, Granny Zhao did not disobey her. The bowl of rice looked very appetizing.
But Ye Xiqing was too exhausted to even muster the energy to eat. She simply leaned against the wall and said slowly and deliberately:
"Thank you, Granny Zhao. You are different from that man surnamed Qian. If I get out of the mud pit, I will never forget your kindness."
Granny Zhao's eyes brightened slightly.
Birds of a feather flock together. In the same field, no two seedlings can grow. At most, she and Granny Qian are one openly bad and the other secretly bad. It's impossible to say who is kinder.
Even the worst person sees themselves as kind, so no one truly thinks they are bad, nor do they feel that they are a bad person in the eyes of others.
People tend to embellish their own image. After Ye Xiqing said that, Granny Zhao immediately felt that she was indeed very "kind" and had received a "meal of gratitude".
Giving favors is a sophisticated investment; it's hard for anyone to refuse an opportunity to do good that falls from the sky, especially when it seems like a promising stock.
The smile on Granny Zhao's face became visibly sincere: "Young lady, what are you saying? Everyone has a heart. How can this old woman not feel sorry for you when you're like this!"
"But the higher-ups keep giving orders, and this old woman, being a servant, has no choice. Young lady, please understand my situation!"
Ye Xiqing leaned against the wall, looking somewhat sad.
"This is my fate, I can't blame anyone else, but how can I accept being left here..."
She seemed to have experienced life and death, and understood everything. She looked at Granny Zhao with a fierce look in her eyes:
"Granny Zhao, even if I become a prostitute, a slave, or a maid, I will still rise up! Otherwise, I will be ashamed before my parents for giving me life!"
"I will remember those who are good to me, and I will not let those who are bad to me be bullied for nothing!"
"Old Zhao, you wait. If I become successful, you'll naturally be blessed. As for the other one..."
A sudden commotion arose outside the door.
Ye Xiqing stopped talking and looked out the door with Granny Zhao.
A moment later, a cold smile appeared on his face.
As Granny Zhao listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter. Noticing the commotion outside the door, she also discovered something.
With a beaming smile, he comforted Ye Xiqing, "Don't worry, young lady. Please have your meal first. This old woman has some other things to attend to."
Ye Xiqing nodded with her eyes closed, offering no opinion.
Granny Zhao respectfully withdrew, turned the corner, grabbed Granny Qian who was eavesdropping, and asked her impatiently, "What are you doing!"
Money Granny: ...
She says she doesn't care, but how can she really not care? Guan Xianzhi's changes are too frightening!
But admitting it would be incredibly embarrassing, and Granny Qian couldn't bring herself to do it, so Granny Zhao just snorted coldly:
"Now you know you regret it, right? I told you before, after all, she's a rich girl. Even a single hair on her leg is thicker than our legs. You should leave yourself a way out."
Granny Qian immediately jumped up and down: "What did you say! You're usually the one with the most ideas! If I really told that stupid young lady what you did, I wonder if she would still think you..."
"Shh!" Granny Zhao wished she could shut her mouth.
"What good will it do you to expose me? If one of us stays, at least someone can plead for him. What's the point of us both sinking together with our arms wrapped around each other?"
"This fallen lady, it seems, is truly extraordinary. She has such a mind; just as she said, she could even rise to prominence if sold to the brothel, let alone our emperor..."
Upon hearing this, Granny Qian became even more frightened and grabbed her tightly before she could finish speaking.
"What are we going to do then! Let me tell you, we're in this together, I'll drag you down with me even if it kills me!"
Granny Zhao brushed her hand away and spat, "Look how scared you are. Nothing happened. We didn't mess with her for no reason. There's a cause for every grievance, so it's not our fault."
"Besides, she was just a little sparrow that everyone bullied yesterday. How could she turn into an eagle overnight? She talks a big game, but did she really do anything to you, huh?"
Hearing this, Granny Qian finally relaxed: "You mean she's bluffing? Then I..."
Granny Zhao immediately wanted to give that pig brain a good whack: "I mean, she may talk a big game, but she may not really hate you to the core. Maybe if you be nice to her, this matter will be over."
Granny Qian suddenly realized what was going on, but she had already indulged in her "master's fantasy" and was now being made to act subserviently...
"Saving face or risking your life?"
Money Granny: ...
So be it! Anyway, a servant's pride is worthless! I'll just have to make a small sacrifice!
Zhao Po finished smoothing Qian Po's hair with satisfaction: "To atone for your sins, you will serve this woman from now on."
"Um?"
"What 'hmm'? I'm just doing this for your own good!"
Money Granny: ...
snort!
...
People these days are very opportunistic; in just a few words, the two old women changed their stance, leaving the system dumbfounded.
Is this the same wicked servant who caused the female lead so much suffering in the original story?
Ye Xiqing had no interest in paying attention to others. She could barely move her fingers and could only use her thumb and palm to hold the chopsticks and shovel rice into her mouth.
With great effort, I shoveled the food into my mouth, but instead of comfort, my empty stomach felt nauseous.
The system not only transmitted part of the plot to her, but also unlocked the original owner's memories. Ye Xiqing immediately understood why this body was vegetarian!
As a pampered young lady raised in seclusion from a young age, Guan Xianzhi naturally developed a compassionate nature. After learning that the food she ate could take a life, she stopped eating meat.
Over the years, it became a habit that Guan Xianzhi would vomit whenever she ate any meat.
Ye Xiqing: ...
She was genuinely angry.
But there was nothing she could do; she was already dressed up, so whatever they gave her, she had to endure it.
Suppressing her body's reaction, she ate little by little. Unlike the original owner, she didn't have psychological barriers. She chewed and digested slowly, and finally ate quite a lot.
With the body replenished, and under the combined effects of physical and psychological factors, I finally felt like I could catch my breath.
She lay back down on the hard bed, and theoretically, she should deal with the situation below her.
But she was really too tired. Guan Xianzhi's menstrual cramps were so bad, and she didn't have much weight to lose, so she just let it flow on its own. She needed to sleep.
Sleep is always the best way to reboot your body; once you wake up, everything will be fine.
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