97 Like It or No (1/2)

Xia Chunyu received the news that Liu Li was going to Heavenly Residence. He was informed that Little Jing reserved the Lan Ting Xuan in an attempt to resolve the conflict between Liu Li and Yaoyao.

However, in the eyes of Liu Li, Yaoyao was a mere low-life and she could do anything to her as she pleased. Attempting to resolve the conflict with peace talks was ridiculously naïve and it would never work.

Xia Chunyu was afraid that Yaoyao would get overpowered, so he rushed to her aid immediately.

Xia Chunyu was not surprised to hear Liu Li's death threats even before he climbed up the stairs.

The door to the room opened and its three occupants turned to look at in surprise.

Did Chunfeng tell Brother Chunyu of their plan? Helian Jing figured that his friend thought that they would need a more imposing figure.

Ye Jiayao was equal parts shocked and angry. Did he rush here to protect his fiancé?

Liu Li barely managed to hold in her groan. Great! Xia Chunyu's here to oppose me again!

Under the gaze of the three puzzled and angry people, Xia Chunyu showed no emotion. He simply strode towards Liu Li and snatched the sword from her. He casually flicked the sword away and it plunged into the pole on the opposite side of the room.

”Are you done?” Xia Chunyu asked Liu Li, his voice raised.

Liu Li looked at Xia Chuyu mournfully. This man was about to be her husband, why was he looking so fiercely and hatefully at her?

Feeling wronged, Liu Li suddenly burst into tears. ”Why are you yelling at me? I am being bullied, you should be helping me!”

Ye Jiayao was muddled. She had thought that Chunyu was going to yell at her for daring to go after his fiance, but instead, his anger seemed to be directed at Liu Li.

”You were being bullied?” Xia Chunyu sneered. ”Liu Li, how many people have you made miserable in your 17 years of life? Do you remember General Zhu? He only looked at you a little longer than you liked, and you made him an archery target. He lost an eye and almost lost his life, too. The prince's companion, Mr. Liu, who you had locked in an alley overnight, drenched from head to toe, just because he read a poem that mentioned your name. He contracted a high fever and was sick for three months after that.

”And there's Zhao Qixuan, who you had thrown into a lotus pond in the middle of the night just because of a joke. Did you even care that he almost drowned? The servants and the eunuchs in the palace don't last long, not because they were doing a poor job, but because you are too difficult to serve.”

Xia Chunyu stepped closer to her. ”You feel good when you throw your weight around and make others suffer for some imaginary crime. Just once, did you even think of how they would feel? You are the bully, Princess. Li Yao only bested you with words, and yet you act as if he'd physically assaulted you. What, you can't take what you dish out?”

Liu Li took a staggering step back. If she hadn't held onto the table behind her, she would've fallen down.

However, Xia Chunyu wasn't done yet. He wanted his message to really resonate with the spoiled princess. ”Do you really think everyone respects and loves you just because they're bowing and kissing the ground you walk on? Don't you know what they're really thinking? What they're calling you behind your back? Tell me, Liu Li, have you ever thought of what would happen to you if you were to lose the aegis of the Empress Dowager? When you get in trouble, will anybody come to your aid?”

”Stop! I don't want to listen to you. You are a bastard! I don't want to talk to you!” Liu Li screamed hysterically, feeling like she was going crazy. No one had ever dared to speak to her like this before. How could he? Tears flowed out from her eyes uncontrollably.

Ye Jiayao watched what was happening with the fascination she reserved for car crashes. She knew it was going to be horrible, but she couldn't look away. Oh, Chunyu. Aren't you worried that your fiance will call off your wedding after this?

Helian Jing looked at the tightly closed door on the left, his anxiety rising. This was so much more than the humiliation they were planning for Liu Li.

”You don't want to listen because your noble ears are only used to sweet talks. You don't want to listen because you can't face the ugliness of your heart. Liu Li, your father was known for his nobility. Yet, here you are, shaming him by how horrid and vile you are acting. You are bringing disgrace to his reputation,” Xia Chunyu said frankly. ”Even if you don't want to hear it, I had to say this, Liu Li. I just couldn't stay silent anymore. Take care of yourself, Princess.”

Xia Chunyu grabbed Yaoyao's hand and made a move to leave.

”Xia Chunyu, don't you dare walk out on me!” Liuli shrieked, throwing a teacup to the floor by their feet. How could he leave holding her enemy's hand after scolding her?

To their surprise, the door on the left opened and a handful of people rolled out.

”Ay, ay! I told you not to squeeze me. Get up, my leg is going to be crushed!” Zhao Qixuan, who was squashed at the bottom, nagged.

The strangers get to their feet and met the eyes of the four people in the room.

Xia Chunyu took a closer look at the interlopers. Zhao Qixuan, Chunfeng, Mr. Liu, General Zhu… all the gentlemen bullied by Liu Li.

What's going on? Xia Chunyu glared at Yaoyao and she looked down, her mouth set into a thin line.

Xia Chunyu shifted his glare to Little Jing, but he dodged his eyes, too.

This was Ye Jiayao's initial plan, invite those who had been bullied by Liu Li for the past few years. They were hiding in the closet to watch how Ye Jiayao was going to beat the princess. She never imagined that Chunyu would rush here to her defense.

Liu Li was indignant. So many people had witnessed the most awkward and mortifying moment of her life! Everyone heard her being teased by Li Yao and being scolded by Xia Chunyu. How could she ever show her face again? For the first time in her life, she became the joke.

”I will never forgive all of you! This is not over!” Liu Li cried in despair. She pushed past Xia Chunyu and ran downstairs.

Helian Jing said, ”I'll make sure she really leaves.”

He raced out after his cousin.

Zhao Qixuan laughed merrily. ”Brother Chunyu, you were great! You've done what no one else had been able to. I admire you!”

Xia Chunyu rolled her eyes and made a shooing gesture. ”This is nonsense. Get going, all of you.”

Everyone rushed out, feeling relieved. They felt like a huge weight on their chest had been lifted up and they could finally live peacefully. The female monster had been slain...