kvmb Chapter 250 You're the one who'll get your comeuppance!
Chapter 250 You're the one who'll get your comeuppance!
Lu Yangyang never expected that the Crown Prince would bring her such an imperial edict.
She initially thought that the method for preventing and controlling smallpox was not her idea. However, in the heat of the moment, she had no other choice but to try it as a last resort. Her aunt could not be exposed, but she did not want to take all the credit.
That's why I repeatedly told my elder brother and the Crown Prince not to tell anyone about this.
She was quite surprised by how things had turned out today.
Her initial discovery of Yuanxing's background was accidental. It was Lüyao who mentioned Yuanxing's family to her, and later, when she hired the group of beggars to keep watch for her, she took the opportunity to learn more and discovered that Yuanxing's origins were not simple. No wonder Yuanxing was so easily manipulated by Sheng Yunzhu; if the Duke of Sheng knew that anyone from the He family was still alive, he would definitely eliminate them completely.
However, this matter happened a long time ago, and she didn't actually have any concrete evidence, nor did she intend to reveal it at this time.
Her original goal was to one day expose Sheng Yunzhu's true colors and make Sheng Yunzhu admit to deliberately plotting against her and exchanging her with her. Although Sheng Yunzhu has not yet admitted it, she already knows about her true identity and cannot deny it.
She finally got her revenge.
As for being expelled from the Duke of Sheng's mansion and severing ties with the Sheng family, she didn't care at all. After learning the family's true intentions, she understood why she had lived such a miserable life in her dream.
But in this life, she was actually lucky. She was lucky to meet her aunt and discover her amazing talent for strength. She survived tenaciously and realized that relying on herself was better than relying on anything else. The Duke of Sheng's mansion could not be her support; if she indulged in it, she would only end up with the same fate as in her dream.
Therefore, she had let go of her resentment towards her father, the Duke of Sheng, for his ruthlessness from the very beginning.
It's not her fault that her father doesn't love her or accept her, so why should she be sad?
As long as she treats herself well, she will eventually meet good people.
Just like now, she has to admit that the Crown Prince's unexpected imperial edict made her feel even better, on top of the fact that she had already vented her anger.
She didn't want any empty fame, but she quite enjoyed seeing those who looked down on her defeated; it made her very happy.
Lu Yangyang gave the Crown Prince a big smile.
Then he turned his head and happily admired the stiff and shocked expressions of Madam Li and the others, as well as Sheng Yunzhu's jealous look as if the sky had fallen. He was truly happy.
Lu Yangyang carefully put away the imperial edict, walked up to Sheng Yunzhu, squatted down, pinched Sheng Yunzhu's blood-covered face, squinted her eyes, and praised, "So beautiful."
Sheng Yunzhu hated Lu Yangyang so much she wanted to devour her whole, but Lu Yangyang's hand was like a vise, holding her down tightly, leaving her with no strength to resist.
She gritted her teeth in hatred; "Lu Yangyang, you vicious little bitch, you will definitely get your comeuppance!"
Lu Yangyang turned her head and waved to Sheng Yunjiao: "Lend me your little mirror."
Sheng Yunjiao quickly took out the small mirror and handed it to her.
Lu Yangyang held the small mirror up to Sheng Yunzhu, and Sheng Yunzhu's blood-covered face was clearly reflected in the mirror: "Take a good look, you're the one who got your comeuppance."
Sheng Yunzhu instinctively wanted to resist, but unexpectedly, her face, covered in blood, appeared before her eyes. Originally, only half of her face was covered in blood, but in just a short while, after her struggles, the blood had somehow spread to the other side, making her face look anything but beautiful, just a messy, blood-soaked mess.
She could no longer bear the shock and screamed wildly, "Ahhh—"
Lu Yangyang released her, stood up, returned the mirror to Sheng Yunjiao, took out a handkerchief to wipe her hands, and walked confidently to Lan Yin and Grand Tutor Lan. "Mother, Grandfather, I shouldn't be welcome at the Sheng family's coming-of-age ceremony. May we leave now?"
Lu Yangyang's feelings for Lan Yin had always been complicated. In her dream, Lan Yin's biased and indifferent attitude left "her" helpless until her death. The same was true in this life. If she hadn't deliberately brought it up, it would probably have been just like in the dream: the father only cared about using her, and the mother only wanted both children to be well, with no one truly considering her feelings.
But as Lan Yin gradually realized the truth, she was trying her best to make amends and trust her. Lu Yangyang still didn't know what it would be like to have another mother—would she be like the Second Madam, always thinking of Sheng Yunjiao's best interests, or like the Eldest Princess, giving all her love to Xiao Li? But she thought she could let go of some of her obsessions and give it a try.
Lan Yin never dreamed that she would hear Lu Yangyang call her "Mother" in her lifetime. Her lips trembled with nervousness, and she couldn't speak. Tears blurred her vision, and she could only nod and smile.
The family turned and left the farcical place together, without even looking back.
Sheng Yunzhu's long-awaited coming-of-age ceremony turned out like this, and she could no longer bear it, completely fainting.
Madam Li looked listless and almost collapsed.
Seeing this situation, Madam Sheng and her second wife had no choice but to get up, apologize to the guests, and see them off.
The guests were truly surprised to witness such a spectacular show today, but in the end, the topic of discussion turned to Lu Yangyang.
"It's unbelievable that Lu Yangyang has such good fortune. The title of princess is secondary; it's smallpox! Smallpox! I thought it was just a fantasy when I heard that a method for preventing smallpox had been found in the Northwest, but it turns out to be true!"
"If that's the case, then this Miss Lu has truly accumulated great virtue. Throughout history, countless people have died from smallpox. Such merit should be recorded in history and her name should be remembered for a thousand years."
"The Duke of Sheng's mansion really picked up a sesame seed but lost a watermelon, losing both their wife and their army. Otherwise, such glory falling into the Duke's mansion would be a blessing that they couldn't accumulate in several lifetimes. This achievement alone is comparable to a golden edict. In the end, they were kicked out and had their relationship severed for the sake of a servant's daughter. Isn't this more dramatic than a play?"
“That Sheng Yunzhu is truly ruthless. Everyone had heard about the things that happened at the Sheng State Duke’s Mansion back then. How old was Sheng Yunzhu then? Only two or three years old, yet she was already so ruthless. Madam Lan said she was a born scorpion, and she was absolutely right.”
"Indeed, how could the Third Prince, such a good person, have such poor eyesight? But after today's incident, this marriage that was set in stone is probably off."
"It's a pity about Lu Yangyang. She has such a good reputation, but it's ruined by her face. But it doesn't really matter. She can't be the mistress of a high-ranking family. Like those princesses, it's easy for her to find a legitimate second son."
"..."
As the guests left, the murmurs gradually subsided. Standing in the sunlight, Duke Sheng felt dizzy and suddenly spat out another mouthful of blood, collapsing heavily to the ground.