Chapter 299.1: down and out

To think that the once high and mighty He Xiangyu would be reduced to such a state dressed in dirty rags, ruined makeup, and dishevelled hair strewn messily about. She wasnt even wearing any shoes, walking around in her bare feet like a complete mess.

Her eyes burned with hatred when she saw Su Xi-er, nearly wailing as she yelled out, Su Xi-er, you actually entered the Prince Hao Residence! I am in this situation all because of you, b.i.t.c.h!

Ruo Yuan and Hong Li were shocked to recognise the person in front of them as He Xiangyu.

Theres not even a trace of her former glory left.

Wu Ling drew out his sword to chase her away, but was stopped by Su Xi-er. How is she different from a beggar now? Its not good to point your sword at a defenceless beggar.

Her casual words made Wu Ling sheathe his word, but only infuriated He Xiangyu further.

She called me a beggar!

He Xiangyu wished that she could slap Su Xi-er once on each cheek, but the moment she took a step, she could feel the burning pain on the soles of her feet. She had stolen two buns from a shop yesterday because she was too hungry. Before she could even eat them though, she had been caught and beaten up.

Having heard that Prince Hao would be returning today, He Xiangyu had tolerated the pain to drag herself here; what she hadnt expected was to see Su Xi-er coming out of the Prince Hao Residence with her own eyes. Seeing that even Wu Ling treated her with respect, she couldnt suppress the fury welling up in her heart.

Su Xi-er, we were once sisters, and this is how you treat me? Are you holding a grudge against me for not taking you with me when I entered the Beauty Palace? Is that why youre so pleased to see that Ive fallen to such a sorry plight?

Su Xi-er stared into He Xiangyus bloodshot eyes and shook her head. I am not pleased; I just feel very sorry for you. Your days were glorious when Prince Hao took you in, but now that youve been dismissed, you dont even look like a proper human anymore. To live your life for others this entire time, to be reduced to such a state, what is there for me to be please about?

Su Xi-ers words were light, but they cut deeply like a knife into He Xiangyus heart. She pursed her lips and clenched her fists tightly before eventually starting to laugh hysterically. Su Xi-er, you are still trying to justify yourself. Youre the one to blame for my current life. If you hadnt taken the blame for me, I wouldnt have gone to sweep the palace path and met Prince Hao! Even after I met him, why couldnt you just know your place and quietly stay in the Palace Side Quarters!

He Xiangyu endured the pain in her body and step by step, she walked towards Su Xi-er. Ruo Yuan wanted to stand in front of Su Xi-er to fend off He Xiangyu, but ended up being pulled aside by Su Xi-er.

If you had been more honest and didnt seduce Prince Hao, how would he have abandoned me? Su Xi-er, you shouldnt have taken the blame for me! My days after entering the Beauty Palace have been more torturous than anything that came before. You may be full of it now, but you will soon know what kind of pain Ive been through! One day, youll end up in a worse plight than me! Prince Haos heart is frozen solid like a block of ice! The toughest and coldest thing in this world in fact! Hell soon throw you out like a worn-down shoe.

He Xiangyu then leaned towards Su Xi-er and whispered, Dont think that you are clean and pure. You look timid on the outside, but youre filthy on the inside! To think that you were already taken in by a rich lord at a young fine age before you entered the palace! This body of yours has been completely tainted! If Prince Hao knows of this, would he still want you?

Su Xi-ers brows were slightly scrunched up.

Is what He Xiangyu said true? If it is, then that means that the owner of this body had already been