chapter 4

It was exactly the same as in my previous life.

Even the tear trembling on her eyelash, about to fall but not quite, was identical.

In my last life, I was deceived by her pitiful appearance and sincerely plotted for her and Chu Heng.

I was born into the Xie Clan, and my future husband was the Crown Prince. I had never dared to hope for “a lifetime of love with only one person.”

Her arrival brought a sour ache to my heart, but it was not enough to make me lose my composure as a noblewoman.

When Chu Heng wanted to break off the engagement, I did not cry or make a scene. Out of years of affection, I sincerely tried to persuade him:

“Miss Liu is alone in the capital, with no one to rely on, and she has her own shortcomings. Though it was to save you…”

“As for the position of principal wife, even if she were to kneel until her knees broke, His Majesty would not permit it. It would only bring her disaster.”

“Your Highness, perhaps it would be better to settle for the next best thing and first bring her into the Eastern Palace. In the future…”

I spoke in veiled terms:

“As for the future, is it not up to Your Highness to decide?”

Just a few words like that dispelled disaster for her, but brought calamity upon myself.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In my previous life, the moment I saw Liu Ruo kneel, I hurried over to help her up.

This time, I only watched coldly as she, without hesitation, began to kowtow to me.

One after another, the sound echoed: bang, bang.

Hong Yan tugged at my sleeve.

There were many guests today, all looking in this direction.

I brushed her hand away.

What’s the rush?

“Ruoruo!” Chu Heng’s expression was already turning unpleasant.

In just this short time, Liu Ruo’s forehead was already bruised and bleeding.

With her tearful eyes, she looked even more pitiable.

She glanced back at Chu Heng, then at me, bit her lip, and continued to kowtow.

I leisurely picked up my teacup.

Suddenly, I was a little curious-just how far could she keep up this act?