Chapter 580: Hypocrisy That’s Just Ridiculous

Chapter 580: Hypocrisy That's Just Ridiculous

Although Shen Yuanzhen didn't fully understand what both sides were arguing about, he could sense the intense hostility between them. He hated seeing such a scene and couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Big sister, stop fighting!"

"Yuanzhen likes big sister and wants to stay with her!"

"Fifth Young Master!" Banxia was so furious she was practically grinding her teeth to dust. She hadn't expected someone on her side to cave in like this.

Wasn't this just admitting that what that little wretch said was true?

Enduring Winter frowned and tugged Shen Yuanzhen back: "Banxia, get the Fifth Young Master to the carriage first. The family has been looking for him anxiously."

Shen Yuanzhen still didn't want to leave, but after a glance from Shen Zhuyu, he followed Banxia out, looking back every few steps.

Now, only two pairs of masters and their servants remained in the courtyard.

Shen Zhuyu's expression finally went completely cold. Though she was a bit shorter than Su Youyue, her gaze was full of haughty disdain and disgust.

"Shen Nan, I was too easy on you before. From now on, I won't be."

"You're no longer part of the Shen family."

"The Shen family won't show you any mercy anymore."

Hearing her declare war, Su Youyue just smiled faintly: "Shen Zhuyu, this is the first time I've realized you have a talent for telling jokes. You make it sound like the Shen family and you were ever lenient or showed me any mercy before. Knowing full well that Meng Ziyu is a cold-blooded, murderous lunatic who protects you like a mad dog, you still shoved me toward him."

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you. Meng Ziyu has already sent assassins after me twice. You didn't think he'd just randomly try to kill me if I were living peacefully in Jiuyuan Pass, did you?"

"Now you come here acting like you've been a good person all along. Your hypocrisy is just laughable."

Qingluo listened, feeling a wave of relief.

She also found Shen Zhuyu more and more hypocritical. Clearly not a good person, yet acting all composed and magnanimous!

If it weren't for her, her own Miss wouldn't have died. She hated her guts!

Shen Zhuyu frowned: "He sent assassins after you?"

Su Youyue's eyes grew colder: "Aren't you the one who prides herself on being clever and foreseeing everything? Couldn't even predict this? What are you pretending for? You probably already guessed this was a possibility but thought my life was of little consequence. You took a gamble, and even if you lost, it wouldn't matter, right? Just my life, after all. You wouldn't lose anything."

"But now I'm telling you, whether you win or lose this gamble, by provoking me, you are destined to lose. Whatever you desire, I will destroy. Whatever the Shen family desires, I will destroy. And as for Meng Ziyu, he will get what's coming to him."

"The Shen family must have already received news about the tribute cloth, right? Is Shen Yuanfeng still happy? Go back and tell him not to celebrate too soon. There will be plenty more for him to celebrate later."

As she spoke, Su Youyue's words grew faster, her bright eyes almost sharp and piercing, carrying a hint of madness. Shen Zhuyu, who had been composed, was now forced to retreat from her sharpness.

Soon, Shen Zhuyu realized her own weakness and steadied herself, frowning tightly: "Oh? Is that so? Then I'll see if you have what it takes."

Su Youyue's sharpness faded, and she suddenly smiled, her eyes shimmering with a mix of joy and reproach: "Don't worry, you won't have to wait long. Now, get lost."

"You!" Shen Zhuyu, rarely losing her composure, had a momentary twist in her facial expression, clearly genuinely angered.

Su Youyue laughed: "If you don't leave on your own, I'll show you what it really means to be thrown out."

Shen Zhuyu bit her lip, nodded heavily twice, then turned and walked away abruptly.

With anyone else, she wouldn't have let it go so easily, but she knew full well that the woman before her was an absolute lunatic. If she dared to say it, she dared to do it.

If she allowed her guard to toss her out like that, she would truly lose today.

Just wait, she wants to see how long Shen Zhuyu can remain so arrogant!

"Miss, you scolded her so well! It's the first time I've seen her look so discomposed!" Qingluo couldn't help but exclaim with joy as she watched Shen Zhuyu leave, feeling as if even her breathing had become much easier.

Su Youyue slightly curved her lips: "This is nothing. In the future, she will have plenty of opportunities to shed her hypocritical mask and reveal her true nature."

Originally, she had been harboring a deep frustration since returning today, eager to rescue Xie Yuan immediately. But now, without the antidote to the holy medicine and unable to act rashly, she felt stifled, harboring resentment against the entire Dongrong.

Shen Zhuyu had just walked right into her line of fire.

If she had simply taken Shen Yuanzhen away without any fuss, she wouldn't have bothered to waste so many words on her. But since Shen Zhuyu insisted on provoking her, Su Youyue naturally wouldn't indulge her.

Qingluo, regaining her composure, couldn't help but ask: "Miss, from what you just said, does that mean Meng Ziyu is the real murderer who killed my lady?"

Su Youyue held her hand and nodded: "Ah Ying has already had someone investigate, and it is indeed him. He realized that the Shen family intended for your lady to be a substitute bride, so he sought to eliminate her, thereby forcing Shen Zhuyu to marry instead..."

After returning that day, the shadow guards had a lead and followed the clues to investigate. Just yesterday, they confirmed this information to her.

She simply hadn't told Qingluo yet.

Qingluo immediately became agitated: "It's actually him! Why did he harm my lady? The substitution wasn't her idea; shouldn't he have gone after Shen Zhuyu instead!"

She is consumed with hatred.

Originally, she thought that the pair of scoundrels had conspired privately and accidentally harmed her lady, but she never expected that it was actually Meng Ziyu who did it!

Now, just thinking about Meng Ziyu, she wishes she could go and kill him herself!

Overwhelmed with intense emotions, Qingluo's whole body trembled. Though filled with hatred, she seemed so fragile that she might shatter at a touch.

Su Youyue sighed deeply, reached out, and hugged the young girl tightly.

"Qingluo, we must hate, but we must also gather our strength; otherwise, how can we seek revenge?"

"Stay calm; soon, we will await the day when we can take our enemies' heads to pay tribute to Miss Shen."

Su Youyue's embrace was soft and warm, exuding a comforting fragrance. Gradually, Qingluo's tears soaked her cloak, but her trembling body grew steadier, finally calming down.

When she looked up again, the hatred in her eyes remained, but there was also a strong determination: "Alright, Miss, I will listen to you. Whatever you ask of me, I will do!"

She knows that avenging her lady is her top priority, but she also understands that her impulsiveness is far less intelligent and steady than the current Miss. Only by listening and considering the bigger picture can she truly avenge her lady.

Su Youyue gently wiped away her tears and gazed at the snowy, gray sky, speaking softly: "When the snowstorm arrives, the spring dawn is not far off."

As it is for Qingluo, so too will it be for her and Xie Yuan.