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"Ts, ts, ts." The corners of Mo Xier's mouth curled up even more, filled with a mocking smile, and she continued, "It seems Miss Liu still doesn't understand me. I can't see you simply because I don't want to see you. Why does Miss Liu have to flatter herself?
I have already given you face by not explaining myself, yet you insist on forcing me to say it. What’s the point? Save some face for yourself; it would be better for you to show off in front of certain men!"
Mo Xier's words were always infuriating, while Liu Xuxin, during her time at Liu Manor, had only encountered those Miss Lius who would attack her from the shadows. None were as straightforward as she was, saying whatever came to mind, leaving Liu Xuxin completely defenseless.
"Ah, no wait, Miss Liu's face is already full of gold; why bother adding more?" Xinrong, suddenly mentioned by name, raised her eyes in surprise and could only nod in a daze.
Liu Xuxin had never been mocked like this before. It was one thing for someone to laugh at her; how could a servant also mock her!
"What are you laughing at? What's so funny? When did it become your turn as a servant to mock me!" Liu Xuxin stepped forward a few paces, reaching out to grab Mo Xier's wrist to teach her a lesson, but was stopped by Mo Xier.
"Miss Liu, use your words and not your hands. After all, we are both young ladies; how can you be so rude? Besides, Xinrong is mine; what right do you have to lay hands on her!"
With fierce eyes glaring at her, Mo Xier wore a faint smile while tightening her grip. Moments later, Liu Xuxin felt a tingling sensation radiating from her wrist that rendered her unable to move.
In truth, she wasn't using much strength; she had merely pinched a pressure point, easily immobilizing Liu Xuxin.
The tingling sensation in her wrist became increasingly pronounced, and Liu Xuxin began to panic. Terrified, she tried to break free, but her powerless hand remained firmly held in Mo Xier's grasp with no chance of escape.
"What... what do you want! Let go of my hand right now! Otherwise, you'll regret it!" The more anxious she felt inside, the more confident her words sounded. She used one hand to support herself against Cui Er behind her to prevent herself from falling.
"Regret?" Mo Xier's tone rose playfully as her smile widened. With increasing strength in her grip that had initially required no effort at all, she said, "I would love to see what Miss Liu can do to me here in the General's residence!"
Watching Liu Xuxin's expression grow increasingly unpleasant, the woman released her grip just as Liu was about to scream. With a forceful shove, Liu was thrown out and landed on Cui Er.
"Oops, I'm sorry! I let go too suddenly and caught you off guard. Did you hurt yourself anywhere?" Seeing Liu's unsteady stance, the woman struggled to suppress a smile and pretended to be concerned as she approached to help, only to be pushed away by Liu Xuxin.
"Stop pretending here; it's disgusting!" To her, this was undoubtedly the greatest insult. Liu Xuxin's face flushed instantly as she stood up straight, pointing her finger at the smiling woman.
Mo Xier took a few steps back, slightly raising her chin, her face filled with coldness. At that moment, she bore an astonishing resemblance to Night Star.
"What does it matter if you find me disgusting? You're just a cousin after all. There are so many Miss Lius in the capital; one more or one less makes no difference! You're just another woman unworthy of his attention! Yet he only has eyes for me!"
Her arrogant words and indifferent expression made the atmosphere feel chilly despite the early summer heat.
"And what are you? Just a lowly commoner with no family! You're nothing but a wild woman!"
How could she allow someone to speak to her like that? Liu Xuxin's retort came out without hesitation, completely shedding her previous gentleness; in front of this woman, she had never been gentle.
Unbothered by Liu's insults, Mo Xier flirtatiously tossed her hair and smiled, "What if I'm a commoner? The Star likes me! What can a noble lady do? Isn't she just following behind the Star, wishing she could kneel and lick his shoes? Even my Star would find that repulsive!"
Her arrogant words and piercing gaze were accompanied by a smile that felt chilling and made it impossible for anyone to approach her.
Liu involuntarily took a few steps back, a sudden wave of fear rising within her. The directness of her emotions only made her seem more inscrutable.
"What does it matter if you have my cousin's affection? If Aunt doesn't approve, do you really think you can enter the General's residence?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Xier's hand that had been playing with her hair suddenly froze, her smile becoming stiff and somewhat ugly.
Thinking she had grasped someone else's throat, Liu Xuxin finally revealed a smug smile. "You're just an unremarkable wild woman; what right do you have to boast in front of me!"
Mo Xier's gaze was fixed behind her, a slight smile on her face that sent chills down the spine of anyone who looked at her.
In that moment, it seemed as if nothing else mattered in her eyes. Before Liu Xuxin could react, a man's voice came from behind, low and stern, "What are you doing?"
It was none other than Night Star!
In fact, when Mo Xier stepped out of the courtyard, Xinrong had already sent someone to inform him. Xinrong was truly a good servant; seeing the woman in a good mood, he thought to create an opportunity for the young master and her, while he could say some flattering words on the side to make everything easier.
But she never expected that Liu Xuxin would end up here today for some unknown reason.
Now, three people with complicated relationships had come together—how could there be any peace?
Upon seeing the man's figure, Liu Xuxin's expression immediately softened, a glimmer of light appearing in her eyes.
In contrast, Mo Xier's enchanting smile became even more alluring as she silently gazed at Liu Xuxin, her face filled with a sense of triumph.
"Cousin, what brings you here so suddenly?"
With cold eyes glancing at her, Night Star said in a deep voice, "This is my courtyard. Do I need your permission to be here?"
"Of course not." Her enthusiasm received no response from the man, and the atmosphere among the three began to grow tense and silent.
Stepping forward to wrap his arm around Mo Xier's waist, the man turned his head and narrowed his eyes at Liu Xuxin. "Why aren't you taking care of your mother? What are you doing here?"
The sight of the two embracing each other was painfully glaring to Liu Xuxin. How could these two act so naturally affectionate in front of her? It was as if there were no one else around!
"Aunt is being taken care of by Rong Mama. I just wanted to take a walk. Cousin, do I not even have the right to step out for a stroll when I come to the General's residence?"
Liu Xuxin smiled gently, instinctively grasping the hand of Cui Er behind her, as if only by doing so could she muster the courage to meet the gaze of the two people in front of her.
Night Star's indifferent eyes flashed with a hint of coldness as he casually remarked, "If there's nothing going on, don't wander around aimlessly; it might annoy others."
With just one sentence, Liu Xuxin found herself without any power to refute. As a guest of the general's residence, how could she endure such treatment? Who could withstand this?
"Cousin, why are you being so harsh with me? Didn't we play together when we were young?" Liu Xuxin's words were filled with grievance, and her gaze towards the man was full of pity, making even Mo Xier beside her unable to help but feel sympathy.
However, Night Star remained indifferent. "Let's not dwell on childhood matters; we have both grown up. How can we compare to those times?"
"Why can't we?" The words slipped out with a hint of accusation, her tear-filled eyes silently looking at him as if accusing him without words.
The man stared at her, his eyes reflecting the usual indifference and even a trace of disgust. He had never disliked this woman as much as he did at this moment!
"I can hardly remember childhood events; there's no need for you to keep bringing them up. Regardless, even if you mention them, I won't recall them. So why say more?"
For a moment, everyone fell into an awkward silence, and the atmosphere became tense. Liu Xuxin's expression stiffened, showing no trace of color.
Night Star's words were perhaps the most painful she had heard in recent days. The man before her seemed like a cold-blooded creature, impervious to anyone's attempts to reach him.
"Cousin, did you ever consider my feelings when you said those things?" Liu Xuxin lowered her gaze, making it impossible for anyone to see her expression.
No one noticed that she was gripping Cui Er's trembling hand tightly hidden in her sleeve.
"Why should I consider your feelings?" His rhetorical question made the trembling woman freeze instantly, as if she had fallen into an ice cave, feeling no warmth at all—only endless coldness.
This man truly showed no consideration for others. Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Mo Xier's lips curled slightly upward as she shared a knowing smile.
Looking at Liu Xuxin, there was a hint of pity in her gaze. This woman, of all people, chose to fall for such a heartless man!
Liu Xuxin caught a glimpse of the woman's expression from the corner of her eye, and in an instant, it was as if she had ignited a powder keg; the next second, it exploded!
No one had time to react. In a flash, Liu Xuxin stepped forward, grabbing the woman's wrist and delivering a sharp slap. The force was so fierce that her pointed nails left several bloody scratches on the woman's face!
Fortunately, Night Star's reflexes were quick enough. Without giving her another chance, he yanked her back with all his strength, not holding back at all.
Liu Xuxin was just a woman; her anger might have propelled her to slap someone, but how could she withstand the man's powerful pull?
In the next moment, she stumbled and fell to the ground, her eyes filled with shock and hurt. She looked at the man in disbelief, tears streaming down her face as she softly sobbed, completely devoid of the fierceness she had shown earlier. It was as if she had transformed into someone else entirely, revealing only weakness and vulnerability in her gaze.
"Are you okay? Does it hurt?" Ignoring the person on the ground, the man's eyes were filled with concern as he looked at Mo Xier. He gently placed his calloused hand on her cheek, his face full of tenderness.
"Ah..." The spot he touched burned painfully. Mo Xier lowered her head, appearing remarkably calm about everything happening before her.
Hearing her soft gasp of pain made the man's brow furrow even tighter. Her cry was like a thorn stuck in his heart—impossible to pull out and hard to swallow down, causing him great discomfort.
Blood trickled slowly down her fair cheek. Her face had long since gone numb as she stared at Liu Xuxin with an expression that others could not comprehend.
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