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With a sharp slap, Liu Susu felt a long-standing frustration lift from her heart.
Especially when she saw Ye Xiaohan's shocked and angry expression, it was even more exhilarating.
"Looking at me like that, do you think this slap wasn't satisfying enough?" Liu Susu said with a beaming smile to Ye Xiaohan. If one were to ignore the content of her words and only focus on her expression, they might think she was having an intimate conversation with a close friend.
However, her actions were the exact opposite of her expression. After finishing her words, she swiftly delivered two more slaps across Ye Xiaohan's face. Her hatred for Ye Xiaohan ran deep, and each strike was heavy, leaving her face flushed and clear fingerprints visible.
Liu Susu couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Ye Xiaohan, did you ever think you'd end up like this? You won't have the same luck as last time; I want to see you die in shame and anger!"
"You think after doing this I would let you go?" Ye Xiaohan glared at Liu Susu. Initially, she had considered letting Liu go for now since it wasn't the right time to escalate things, but now this reckless woman had come looking for trouble.
Then she shouldn't blame Ye Xiaohan for being merciless.
"Smack!" Liu Susu was enraged by Ye Xiaohan's glare and swung another slap. Ye Xiaohan tried to dodge, but someone held her down firmly, leaving her unable to move and forcing her to take the hit.
Liu Susu sneered, "Do you really think you have a chance to go back? What a delusion! I put so much effort into getting that foolish princess to bring you here. Even if you die right here, no one will find out it was me; they'll only think it was her doing!"
Ye Xiaohan looked at her coldly. "Don't you know that a murderer pays with their life? If you kill me, do you think the princess will foolishly take the blame for you? You're the one who's delusional. The princess may be naive, but given her status, how could no one stand up for her if something happened?"
No one would be more unwilling to let it go than the Third Prince and the Queen. No matter how clever Liu Susu's schemes were, there was no such thing as a perfect crime in this world. Despite all her plotting, Liu Susu would ultimately not achieve the ending she hoped for.
Of course, Liu Susu understood this logic as well, but her hatred for Ye Xiaohan far outweighed her fear of the Queen; she had been blinded by rage.
"Shut up! Shut up! I don't want to hear your words!" Liu Susu shouted furiously, her face twisted in rage. Anyone who knew her would hardly recognize her at that moment.
After a fit of anger, Liu Susu suddenly calmed down again and revealed a smile. "Look at my memory; I clearly brought a great gift for Boss Ye but forgot to bring it up."
She clapped her hands and issued a cold command: "Strip her of her clothes and throw them outside!"
Throughout her speech, the smile on her face never faded, almost as if she wore a mask.
Ye Xiaohan instinctively sensed that Liu Susu was acting strangely.
But now was not the time for her to showcase her medical skills; Liu Susu's subordinates had already begun their assault. Ye Xiaohan struggled desperately, the hairpin on her head swaying uncontrollably.
This hairpin was a gift from Gu Bei, containing a simple signal flare inside. If she could successfully ignite it, it would send a precise signal into the dark night.
Ye Xiaohan consciously dodged, allowing those people to continuously brush against the hairpin as they tugged at her.
Liu Susu stood by, smiling as she watched the scene unfold. To her, there was nothing more delightful than this moment.
"Take your time, no need to rush," Liu Susu said with a smile. "Boss Ye should enjoy this rare pleasure; if it ends too quickly, Boss Ye might be dissatisfied."
Liu Susu attempted to lift Ye Xiaohan's chin with her foot, but Ye Xiaohan recoiled in disgust. Liu Susu wasn't offended; instead, she stepped back and asked, "Boss Ye, how did you manage to get close to General Gu and the Third Prince? Did you also recommend yourself to their beds?"
Of course, she received no response; Ye Xiaohan found even speaking to her repulsive at this moment.
Liu Susu didn't mind; if Ye Xiaohan was in a good mood, she would feel displeased. Now that Ye Xiaohan was upset, Liu Susu felt happy.
Meanwhile, the Shangyang Princess quietly slipped back into the palace, feeling gloomy all the way.
Ye Xiaohan's words echoed in her mind, each one striking her like a slap. She had never given up on Gu Bei and had no intention of doing so. She believed that her actions were justified and all for Gu Bei's future.
Yet for some reason, there was a nagging feeling of guilt deep within her heart.
Could it be that she had done something wrong?
"How could that be? What mutual affection? General Gu is completely enchanted by this woman!" The Shangyang Princess encouraged herself. "I haven't done anything wrong; this is a great opportunity to expose her true nature. Once General Gu sees her for who she really is, he will surely come to his senses!"
Caught between guilt and self-encouragement, the Shangyang Princess felt increasingly frustrated.
“Princess, come see the new toy that my brother just got! I’m sure you’ve never seen anything like it!” Murong Jing’s voice appeared alongside his figure, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Shangyang Princess.
Shangyang Princess was startled, her expression shifting to one of surprise. “Why did you come in without announcing yourself again?”
“When have you ever announced yourself when you came to my place?” Murong Jing said, extending the item in his hand with a flourish. “Forget about that; come look at this! I had someone custom-make it—it's one of a kind!”
Shangyang Princess wasn’t in the mood to admire anything. She pushed Murong Jing’s hand away. “I don’t want to see it! It’s so annoying! Just go away; I want to be alone for a while!”
Hearing Shangyang Princess express a desire to be alone surprised Murong Jing. “You’re not feeling well, are you? Have you lost your mind? When do you ever want peace and quiet?”
Shangyang Princess didn’t feel like joking with him. She cradled her face in her hands, her expression gloomy.
The usually cheerful Shangyang Princess, known for bringing joy to the palace, sitting alone in her chamber—no one would believe it if they heard.
Murong Jing stopped teasing her and asked seriously, “Is something bothering you? Should I call for the doctor?”
“No need,” Shangyang Princess said, grabbing his arm. “I’m fine; I just feel down.”
What kind of trouble could possibly weigh on Shangyang Princess’s mind? Murong Jing felt worried but was also increasingly curious.
However, this time, Shangyang Princess seemed genuinely unhappy. No matter how much Murong Jing tried to cheer her up, she wouldn’t open up.
“What could be so serious that it has you all twisted up?” Murong Jing asked, but when he couldn’t get an answer, he decided not to press further. He knew his sister well enough; despite her usual playful demeanor, she was incredibly strong-willed and once she made up her mind, nothing could change it.
He didn’t need to pry it out of Shangyang Princess himself; he had other ways.
“Don’t be upset,” Murong Jing said, changing the subject. “I got insider information that Ye Xiaohan’s restaurant is going to release new dishes soon. There will be a tasting event beforehand—I’ll take you with me.”
Of course, that was the last thing Shangyang Princess wanted to hear right now—anything related to Ye Xiaohan.
"Go eat a ghost! Ye Xiaohan is locked up in the warehouse, and the restaurant still has the mood to do business?" The Shangyang Princess let the words slip out before she realized it.
Murong Jing noticed. Having done this kind of thing too many times himself, he immediately sensed something was off in her words.
He turned the Shangyang Princess to face him, looking at her seriously as he asked, "Tell me the truth, what exactly did you do?"
At the same time, Gu Bei also realized that something had happened to Ye Xiaohan. Because of the earlier incident with the Shangyang Princess, he had upset Ye Xiaohan, and she had thrown them out. Now he was planning to go explain things to her.
However, after searching around, he found no sign of her.
After inquiring about Ye Xiaohan's whereabouts, he learned that she was supposed to be at the merchant's place. He prepared to intercept her on the way, but halfway there, he discovered an empty carriage.
Something was wrong!
Gu Bei steadied himself and carefully observed the surroundings, realizing that Ye Xiaohan had indeed been taken while on her way. There were no signs of a struggle nearby, indicating that she might have lost consciousness.
Thinking of this, Gu Bei made a quick decision and turned back to instruct his subordinates to mobilize immediately to search for Ye Xiaohan's whereabouts.
Please don't let anything happen!
This was Gu Bei's greatest wish at that moment.
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