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Gu Bei left with the Army, finally disappearing from sight, fading into the distance.
The crowd that had gathered to see him off began to disperse, and Ye Xiaohan felt it was time to leave as well, heading towards the tavern.
Though she was heartbroken, she still needed to earn a living. It was precisely because of her sadness that she needed to work even harder, allowing money to fill the void within her.
As Ye Xiaohan walked back, she encouraged herself. The business at both of her shops was thriving, making the neighboring stores envious. She had to focus all her energy on them and absolutely could not let her disappointment take over her life.
However, today seemed to be particularly unlucky for her. Just when she was feeling down, she lifted her head and spotted a familiar figure in the distance that made her feel irritated—it was Liu Susu.
She must have come to bid farewell as well. This woman truly wouldn’t turn back until she hit a wall. After everything that had happened, did she still think there was any chance for her and Gu Bei?
Ye Xiaohan had no fondness for this woman. She shot Liu Susu a disdainful glance before turning her head away; she had no intention of acknowledging someone she despised.
Yet while Ye Xiaohan chose to ignore Liu Susu, Liu Susu clearly had other ideas.
After walking just a few steps, an annoying voice pierced through the air.
“Ye Xiaohan!”
A sharp female voice reached Ye Xiaohan's ears, but she pretended not to hear it. What a joke; just because Liu Susu called her name didn’t mean she had to stop and wait.
If Liu Susu had any sense, she would keep her distance and not appear in front of Ye Xiaohan.
The way Liu Susu had previously attacked Ye Xiaohan was unforgivable; seeing her made Ye Xiaohan want to strike back!
However, Liu Susu seemed completely oblivious to this. She showed no remorse or reflection for her past actions. Instead, seeing Ye Xiaohan standing there unscathed twisted her face with rage.
This bitch hadn’t suffered at all! Those useless people couldn’t even handle one woman while letting her escape.
If that thug had acted a bit faster, Ye Xiaohan would have become a corpse, humiliated beyond recognition!
If her plan succeeded, Gu Bei would have long forgotten that wretched woman and instead noticed Liu Susu's merits, falling in love with her all over again!
All the humiliation Liu Susu endured was Ye Xiaohan's fault!
Liu Susu's face twisted with malice as she pushed aside those blocking her path and walked toward Ye Xiaohan, blocking her way.
"I wondered who it was; isn't this the one who swindled someone out of their shop and refused to return it, even having the Third Prince back her up while throwing the poor shopkeeper in jail? It's Boss Ye!"
Liu Susu sneered at Ye Xiaohan, her words filled with a distorted version of reality that she believed to be true.
"Move aside!" Ye Xiaohan replied calmly, ignoring Liu Susu's provocation.
But Liu Susu was determined to make herself noticeable. If Ye Xiaohan wanted her to move, Liu Susu would insist on standing her ground.
"Boss Ye, what brings you here today?" Liu Susu asked deliberately, then answered for herself without waiting for a response from Ye Xiaohan. "Oh, I know! You're here to see Brother Gu Bei off!"
Who is your Brother Gu Bei? Ye Xiaohan rolled her eyes internally. Since Liu Susu refused to step aside, she could simply walk around her. The street was wide enough; unless Liu Susu lay down and rolled around on the ground, there was no way she could block the entire street.
"Don't go!" Seeing Ye Xiaohan attempt to leave, Liu Susu rushed forward again to block her. "How rude! Didn't anyone teach you not to interrupt when others are speaking?"
I don't want to interrupt you; I just want to hit you. Ye Xiaohan silently retorted in her mind. She felt grateful for Liu Susu's incessant nagging; it had quickly dispelled her earlier gloom.
Now she was filled with energy, especially when it came to arguing.
"I'd like to ask if blocking someone on the street is the kind of etiquette taught at your Minister's Residence?" Ye Xiaohan shot Liu Susu a mocking smile. "That's truly special!"
If only Liu Susu understood the meaning of a middle finger; otherwise, Ye Xiaohan would gladly show her two!
As soon as Liu Susu heard Ye Xiaohan mention the Liu Family and criticize their upbringing, she felt as if a feather had been plucked from her, jumping up in indignation like a hen ready to peck.
"What do you think you are, daring to point fingers at the rules of the Minister's Residence?" Liu Susu, proud of her status as a daughter of the Minister's Residence, would never tolerate anyone speaking ill of the Liu Family.
Ye Xiaohan feigned surprise and said, "I’m a person, how could I be anything else? My apologies, Madam Gu, I was too reckless. I didn’t realize that only ‘things’ could comment on the rules of the Minister's Residence!"
She had twisted Liu Susu's words to her advantage.
Their argument on the street had already attracted a crowd of curious onlookers.
Upon hearing Ye Xiaohan's words, the crowd erupted in laughter.
Seeing others laughing only fueled Liu Susu’s feeling of being insulted by Ye Xiaohan.
"Ye Xiaohan! Don’t get cocky; you’re nothing!" Liu Susu exclaimed angrily. "Do you really think Brother Gu Bei likes you? How ridiculous! He’s just momentarily enchanted by you. Once he comes to his senses, he’ll realize how wrong he was!"
By then, Brother Gu Bei would know who truly suited him!
Liu Susu suddenly smiled charmingly. "Brother Gu Bei looks so dashing today, just like every time he goes into battle; he remains so admirable."
She cast a haughty glance at Ye Xiaohan and continued, "You’ve never seen Brother Gu Bei in his prime. You’re just a stray cat or dog picked up along the way. I’ve been his childhood friend all along; every time he set out for war, I was there to bid him farewell!"
But in her heart, it wasn’t about Gu Bei himself; it was about the title he held and the shining position he occupied.
Ye Xiaohan could bet that Liu Susu had never considered how many scars Gu Bei bore to wear that enviable armor.
Seeing that Ye Xiaohan didn’t respond, Liu Susu assumed she was intimidated and lacked confidence to argue back. After all, who could blame her? Liu Susu was indeed Gu Bei’s childhood friend; any wildflower or weed from outside would eventually fall away with a mere brush.
"Ye Xiaohan, I’m only reminding you out of goodwill," Liu Susu said disdainfully. "Your status is utterly insignificant compared to Brother Gu Bei! Every word he exchanges with you is beneath his dignity!"
"If you had any self-awareness, you would take the initiative to leave Brother Gu Bei, allowing him to return to his rightful identity!" Liu Susu concluded that Ye Xiaohan was unworthy of Gu Bei, and only she, Liu Susu, was deserving.
The daughter of the Minister's Residence and a great general—wasn't that a perfect match? Their engagement had long been arranged by both families!
"No."
Ye Xiaohan looked at Liu Susu, who was desperately trying to elevate her own status, and found her somewhat ridiculous. She was fortunate to be born into the Liu Family, receiving love and attention from the moment she came into the world. However, beyond that, she had not made any real efforts to improve her own standing.
She didn't even possess basic moral integrity; she was merely a cold-blooded murderer.
Liu Susu was momentarily taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"
"I mean I lack your kind of self-awareness!" Ye Xiaohan could no longer hold back and said, "Madam Gu truly lives up to her upbringing as a noble lady; she is always engaged in self-reflection."
Ye Xiaohan sneered, "I wonder what Madam Gu reflects on first each morning? Is it being the daughter of a Prime Minister yet breaking the law for personal gain? Or is it being a married woman shamelessly seeking out other men to curry favor?"
It was truly laughable—how could someone who neither set an example nor maintained their own integrity have the audacity to criticize others?
Ye Xiaohan couldn't resort to violence against Liu Susu due to her status. If things escalated and she acted out, the Liu Family would undoubtedly protect Liu Susu and retaliate against Ye Xiaohan.
If it came to that, Gu Bei would certainly not let it go easily, which would mean a complete rupture between Gu Bei and the Liu Family.
For her own safety and for Gu Bei's sake, Ye Xiaohan had no choice but to endure.
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