Chapter 92 ROTNDOAHRF

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Rebirth of the Noble Daughter of a High Ranking Family

Chapter 92:

Cutting out Tongues and Turning into Eunuchs

Ouyang Nuan turned her head slightly to avoid his fingers and said coldly, "Young Master Cao, don't forget where we are. Do you think you can act recklessly here?"

Young Master Cao hesitated slightly, a trace of doubt flickering across his brow, but he quickly concealed it and said, "This place is remote and deserted. If you were to die here, it would be the end of it. And when I return to the banquet as if nothing happened, who would suspect me?"

"What kind of person am I, and what kind of person are you?" Ouyang Nuan said softly. "If you kill me, Marquis Zhenguo will definitely not let you off, and Imperial Consort Lin will plead with the Crown Prince for justice. Wouldn't you be offending two people who cannot be offended? Your sister, Yufei, has received the emperor's favor, and there are many in the palace who harbor resentment towards her. Are you afraid they won't find out? Think about it! The Cao family has worked hard to get to where it is today. If you lay a hand on me, won't all your wealth and glory be in vain?" Ouyang Nuan's heart sank, but she forced herself to remain calm. "If you don't believe me, you can try it!"

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Young Master Cao hesitated, his fingers stiffening, showing signs of indecision.

Lan Zhi's heart was filled with fear. Just a moment ago, she thought Ouyang Nuan was unaware of her role in harming Lin Yuanxin, so she didn't care about her leaving. But now things were different. The other party already knew the truth. Considering her relationship with Lin Yuanxin, would they easily let her off in the future? Definitely not! With the accusation of betraying her master looming over her, she only faced a dead end! She grabbed Cao Rong's sleeve tightly, "No! We mustn't let her go! She's close to Lin Yuanxin and will definitely tell her everything. When that happens, neither of us will be able to escape!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Rong's eyes flashed with a hint of ferocity. He stared at Ouyang Nuan, his mind racing. He had long been interested in Ouyang Nuan, but she had been too cunning, never giving him a chance to get close. This time, he finally had an opportunity to have her in his grasp! If he obtained her now, and then quietly disposed of her, burying her in the pool, who would find out? Even if an investigation were launched, with so many men at the banquet, could they possibly investigate each one individually? For a moment, countless thoughts raced through Cao Rong's mind, and a sinister gleam appeared in his eyes.

Ouyang Nuan noticed his strange gaze and vaguely sensed his intentions. She became instantly alert, but with a fake mountain behind her and a gleaming dagger in front, she was trapped with no way to retreat!

In the brief stalemate, Cao Rong had already made up his mind. He decided to act decisively!

"Cao Young Master, kill her quickly!" At this moment, Lan Zhi quickly pushed Cao Rong.

Cao Rong felt a bit embarrassed about his thoughts in front of Lan Zhi. However, he didn't loosen his grip on the dagger. "I still have something to do. You go back first!"

Lan Zhi was taken aback, immediately understanding what was happening. She glanced at Ouyang Nuan with a hint of jealousy on her face. "Miss Ouyang is indeed beautiful, but don't forget the current situation. There's no time to waste. Hurry up and kill her. Otherwise, what if things go wrong?"

Cao Rong glanced at Lan Zhi and chuckled. "Don't be jealous. If it weren't for you in my heart, why would I take on this task just to see you? It's all because of this despicable woman Ouyang Nuan that I ended up marrying a shrew. Now, I just can't swallow this anger. I'm just here to settle the score with her! Lan Zhi, if you help me today, I will definitely not let you down in the future!"

"However..." Lan Zhi hesitated. She only wanted to secure a good future for herself and didn't particularly like Cao Rong. Moreover, Ouyang Nuan was about to die soon, posing no threat to her. Her hesitation was only due to the fear of delaying the plan and affecting the overall scheme. However, she also knew that she couldn't control Cao Rong, so she gritted her teeth and said, "Alright! I'll wait outside for you! Hurry up!"

Saying this, she quickly walked to the end of the fake mountain to keep watch.

Cao Rong made up his mind. He pressed Ouyang Nuan against the fake mountain, threw away the dagger, and began untying her clothes. Suddenly, there was a loud "snap!" as the belt, fastened with double buttons at his waist, came undone from his hands. The sound echoed in Ouyang Nuan's mind like thunder, and she understood clearly what was about to happen.

The disgusting lips were attempting to kiss and nibble at her neck, while an unauthorized hand wrapped around her waist. A look of despair gradually appeared on her face as she subconsciously tried to bite off her own tongue. But at this critical moment, she hesitated. She was hesitating! If she died now, no one would be able to tell everything to Xin'er, no one would protect Jue'er, and the Lin family and Ouyang family would have another chance to rise. The hatred from her past life... her own hatred...

With this in mind, she fiercely resisted, trying to break free from his restraint. However, Cao Rong held onto Ouyang Nuan even tighter. He felt the woman in his arms struggling, kicking and hitting him as if she had gone mad, but he was not afraid at all. The overwhelming desire growing within him, overriding his innate cowardice, made him unstoppable. Since it had come to this, he could no longer retreat. He let Ouyang Nuan struggle and kick in his embrace, lightly laughing, "You should be grateful for your good looks, otherwise, I would have taken your life right away!"

At this moment, Ouyang Nuan felt as if she were being coiled by a cold, sticky venomous snake, unable to move, feeling nauseous. Her heart was no longer filled with fear, dread, or shock... These words couldn't describe her anger. She reached out and grabbed, her nails digging into Cao Rong's flesh, scratching his face until it was a bloody mess.

Cao Rong restrained her wrists and twisted them behind her back with astonishing force, causing Ouyang Nuan to almost hear the bones in her wrists creaking as if they were about to shatter. She endured the pain, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Just as Cao Rong was about to take pleasure in his success, he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. It turned out that Ouyang Nuan had bitten his shoulder fiercely, her pristine teeth gnashing at him like a wild beast, as if she wanted to tear him apart. Cao Rong's face contorted in agony, and he grabbed Ouyang Nuan's hair, as if intending to pull it all out. She had to tilt her face up, a wisp of hair forming a helpless arc, drowning in despair.

Suddenly, she felt his hands stop abruptly, and Cao Rong froze in place before collapsing to the ground with a loud thud. The sound of a heavy object falling echoed in the air, and she felt a sense of relief. Had someone come to help her? She opened her eyes and saw not someone else, but a furious Xiao Tianye!

Ouyang Nuan was completely stunned, feeling as if Xiao Tianye's expression was that of madness. His terrifying demeanor seemed like he wanted to slaughter everyone, including her! She watched in horror as he kicked Cao Rong aside, who had fainted. He then strode towards her with quick steps.

Immediately, a cloak gently enveloped her, wrapping her whole body. Then, in an instant, she was swept into his warm embrace. "It's all right now."

Ouyang Nuan wanted to speak but found herself trembling so violently that she couldn't utter a word.

"Now you know fear? If I had been just a moment later—" Xiao Tianye's full forehead, straight nose, and his eyes, like pools of spring water, were filled with concern, so close that they were almost within arm's reach. Ouyang Nuan didn't know that Xiao Tianye was still feeling the aftermath of fear in his heart. That scene had almost stopped his heart. If he had been even a little later... He forced himself to push those thoughts aside, focusing on the present moment.

His chin rested on her forehead, his warm breath brushing against her temples. His hand gently patted her back like comforting a baby. In this moment, he held her tightly, ignoring their respective positions and her possible disdain for him. Suddenly, he felt cold droplets of water, dripping onto his body one by one. It felt as if they were piercing through his clothes and scalding his heart.

He turned his face away, his voice accompanying each tear rolling down Ouyang Nuan's eyes, slowly speaking, "With me here, no one will ever dare to bully you again. So, don't be afraid. I won't let anyone find out about today's events!" Ouyang Nuan struggled to piece together the fragmented words in her mind, and gradually her bewildered eyes regained clarity. In that instant of realization, without hesitation, she gently pushed away from Xiao Tianye. The sunlight illuminated her, and in her eyes, there was an elusive glint. Xiao Tianye dared not look at her again. He turned away, covering his mouth with a cough before saying, "Straighten your clothes."

Turning his back, Ouyang Nuan lowered her head and meticulously straightened her clothes, even smoothing out every wrinkle in her skirt before stopping. Her brows were slightly furrowed, lost in thought.

"Prince, I'm returning your clothes," she finally spoke, handing back Xiao Tianye's cloak.

He turned to take it, noticing that her expression had returned to its usual calmness. Unable to help himself, he asked, "What do you plan to do with him now?" He gestured towards the unconscious Cao Rong.

The matter concerning Ouyang Nuan's reputation must never be known by anyone. However, letting Cao Rong go like this was clearly unacceptable to Xiao Tianye.

"What do you think, Your Highness?" Ouyang Nuan's voice was so devoid of emotion that Xiao Tianye couldn't help but shiver slightly, although he could detect the suppressed tremor within her words.

She couldn't speak to anyone. To protect her honor as a woman, she could only swallow her pride and let it go.

"Just let it go like this?" Xiao Tianye stared at her, his tone particularly icy.

Ouyang Nuan's indifferent expression was like stagnant water that had settled for millennia, showing no signs of change. Her tone sounded so flat, lacking any fluctuation, yet it carried a strong sense of resentment. "Let him go?" Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on her delicate face as she uttered each word slowly, "Your Highness, please silence his tongue for me."

Xiao Tianye was startled, looking at her with confusion. Ouyang Nuan's clear eyes reflected his, but there was a hint of pleading within them. "Please, Your Highness, help me."

Xiao Tianye remained silent for a moment, then nodded solemnly, without even asking why. He quickly picked up the dagger from the ground, grabbed Cao Rong's chin, and squeezed it hard, causing a flash of blood! Cao Rong, who had been unconscious, suddenly woke up, screaming in pain as blood flowed from his mouth, groaning on the ground. Xiao Tianye snorted coldly, then stomped hard on a certain part of Cao Rong's abdomen, deliberately grinding it with his foot. Unable to bear the intense pain along with the pressure, Cao Rong's eyes rolled back, and he passed out again!

"Is this enough?" Xiao Tianye's dark and profound eyes stared unwaveringly at Ouyang Nuan, a smile appearing on his face. By silencing his tongue and injuring his vital organ, Cao Rong would be unable to speak nonsense. Considering the severity of the torture he endured, it was more severe than any punishment for a man!

Xiao Tianye noticed Ouyang Nuan looking down at Cao Rong, her expression uncertain. He walked over and touched her hand, saying, "Let's go." His proximity caused her to step back, her face turning slightly pale. "Wait, there's one more person," she said.

Xiao Tianye furrowed his brow and walked over to the rockery, dragging out another person. "I was afraid she would scream, so I knocked her out from behind. Seems like she accidentally hit something," he explained. Suddenly, he stopped, looking at Lan Zhi with slight astonishment. There was a large hole in her head, clearly caused by hitting a protruding part of the rockery. Xiao Tianye touched her nose and frowned. "Incompetent, to die so easily."

Ouyang Nuan looked at Lan Zhi's wound with indifference, her gaze unfocused, lost in thought. She appeared pale, with a blush on her cheeks as if she had applied rouge. Her eyes, however, held a hint of horror.

"Don't look, there's nothing to see in a dead person," Xiao Tianye remarked strangely.

Ouyang Nuan was startled, but she had made up her mind. She approached, dipped her fingers in Cao Rong's blood from his mouth, and carefully applied it to Lan Zhi's lips. Then, she grabbed Lan Zhi's chin, forcefully opening her mouth and spreading the blood over her teeth. Throughout this task, her expression remained indifferent, showing no fear of the dead, which puzzled Xiao Tianye.

A young lady from an ordinary family would typically react with shock and alarm upon encountering a dead person. So why does Ouyang Nuan appear so indifferent, with such calm and composed actions? Even the most astute observer couldn't fathom it. Ouyang Nuan may fear many things, but she doesn't fear a dead person—because she has already experienced death once before!

"What are you doing?!" asked Xiao Tianhua.

Ouyang Nuan suddenly raised her head, meeting his gaze. Xiao Tianye felt a chill as he looked into those beautiful yet empty and icy eyes. Ouyang Nuan didn't respond; instead, she lowered her head and forcefully tore open Lan Zhi's front garment. There was a loud tearing sound as Lan Zhi's upper garment split into two, revealing her delicate and white body underneath.

As Xiao Tianye watched this scene unfold, he suddenly understood what was happening. He smiled faintly and used his foot to kick Cao Rong's severed tongue next to her. Feeling it wasn't enough, he used the dagger to tamper with the tongue, making it appear as if it had been bitten off by someone's teeth rather than severed by the Jinli dagger.

Deep hatred flashed in Ouyang Nuan's eyes, but she blinked and transformed that intense resentment into a faint smile. She bowed sincerely to Xiao Tianye. "Many thanks to the Young Master for your help today. If the opportunity arises in the future, I will definitely repay the Young Master's kindness."

This was the first time she had spoken to him so pleasantly. Xiao Tianye felt a bit uncomfortable in response. His handsome face, which usually exuded arrogance, now showed a hint of confusion under the shimmering sunlight. At this moment, he didn't resemble the ruthless and cunning Prince Qin described by others. Instead, he seemed quite innocent, almost like a child.

Ouyang Nuan glanced at the scene and furrowed her brow slightly. "Your Highness, could you help me with one more thing?"

Xiao Tianye glanced over and understood what she was thinking. "Don't worry, I'll make sure they are transferred to a more suitable place." The place needed to be hidden, yet easy for people to discover.

Ouyang Nuan nodded and bowed to Xiao Tianye once again. "Thank you, Your Highness."

Xiao Tianye smiled slightly, his face illuminated by the sunlight, showing a pure childlike smile. Being praised by Ouyang Nuan, he felt like a child receiving a sweet treat, with even his pupils shining brightly.

Ouyang Nuan was stunned, feeling that anyone who saw Xiao Tianye at this moment would find it hard to believe that he was the ruthless Crown Prince Qin. Perhaps, from their first encounter, they had both formed poor impressions of each other, leading to this rare moment of harmony where they both felt a bit at a loss.

"Remember to wash the blood off your hands," Xiao Tianye paused for a moment to remind her.

Ouyang Nuan nodded earnestly, then turned and hurried away. She avoided crowded areas and quickly returned to the Ink Lotus Pavilion. The maid, Tao Tian, was startled and hurriedly ushered her in. "Miss, where did you go? Imperial Consort Lin's people came asking about you just now!"

Ouyang Nuan paused, then opened her right palm to show Taotian. She grimaced in pain. "I walked to the corner and saw some beautiful peonies, so I wanted to get a closer look. I almost tripped over, but luckily I grabbed onto the corridor pillar. My hand got scratched. Please bring some water for me to wash it." Indeed, Ouyang Nuan's hand was slightly scratched, but not all the blood on her hand was her own, a fact she wasn't prepared to let others know.

Tao Tian nodded and quickly left. When she returned, she not only brought a basin of water but also some ointment.

At that moment, they heard the door being pushed open gently. Ouyang Nuan was startled and stood up abruptly from the stool, but then she saw Lin Yuanxin briskly walking in, which relieved her.

Seeing Ouyang Nuan still in the room, Lin Yuanxin also breathed a sigh of relief. "Why haven't you returned to the banquet yet?" Just then, she noticed the injury on Ouyang Nuan's hand and exclaimed, "What happened to your hand?"

Ouyang Nuan smiled faintly and briefly explained what she had told Tao Tian earlier. Lin Yuanxin's face showed a concerned expression. She took the handkerchief handed over by Taotian and personally bandaged Ouyang Nuan's wound. The handkerchief seemed to have been dipped in wine, giving off a faint, refreshing fragrance. Lin Yuanxin scolded gently, "Thank goodness it's just a minor scrape. But what if it left a scar on a young lady like you?"

Ouyang Nuan's smile deepened a bit, and she said with a touch of emotion, "Cousin, you are so kind to me." Lin Yuanxin smiled and shook her head. "You have always been the most steady one. Why do you seem like a child today?"

Ouyang Nuan smiled back, but as she smiled, a hint of sadness that went unnoticed by anyone slowly emerged in her dark and deep eyes. She glanced at the painting of Guanyin and the Child, then said, "Cousin, grandmother has always wanted me to paint a picture of Guanyin and the Child, but I haven't been able to find a face that looks particularly gentle... Can I borrow this painting to copy it for now?"

Lin Yuanxin was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Of course, you may. I will ask the temple for another one."

Ouyang Nuan hastened to say, "There's no need for that, Cousin. A statue of Bodhisattva that you sincerely invited should not be given away casually. I will copy it and return it to you when I'm done."

Lin Yuanxin nodded and turned to Tao Tian. "Since that's the case, help Miss pack up and take it to the Ouyang family's carriage. When she leaves, she can take it with her."

Tao Tian responded with an acknowledgment and promptly took down the painting, carefully placing it in a box. Ouyang Nuan felt a slight relief in her heart and said, "Cousin, let's go back to the banquet."

Lin Yuanxin then remembered the most important thing and quickly pulled Ouyang Nuan up. "Yes, we must hurry. The Crown Princess has also arrived and wants everyone to see the eighteen scholars she has nurtured!" Ouyang Nuan nodded softly. "Then let's not delay, let's go." The two walked to the garden and saw the Crown Princess being surrounded by a large group of people, so they quickly knelt down.

"Please rise," the Crown Princess said with a smile as she extended her hand to help them up, then waved to them, "Xin'er, bring your cousin over, let me have a look."

Lin Yuanxin's face lit up with a bright smile, and she respectfully approached to support the Crown Princess's arm. Compared to the Crown Prince's main consort, she had spent more time with the Crown Princess and appeared more intimate. She introduced Ouyang Nuan, "This is my cousin, Ouyang Nuan, the daughter of the Minister of Personnel."

The Crown Princess had a dignified face and gentle eyes, not appearing as aloof as one might expect from a noble lady. She seemed more like an ordinary mother. She carefully examined Ouyang Nuan and said with a smile, "What a beautiful child."

At this moment, Xiao Yan's expression was extremely cold, and he didn't even look at Ouyang Nuan, saying indifferently, "Mother, the Eighteen Scholars are ahead. Everyone is waiting."

The Crown Princess glanced at him strangely, then smiled kindly at Ouyang Nuan, "Child, come with us. Let's go see together."

Ouyang Nuan murmured softly in response. All eyes were now on her, filled with various shades of inquiry, jealousy, and admiration, ultimately leading to an indescribable complexity.

The Eighteen Scholars were unparalleled tea flowers in the world, with each plant bearing eighteen blossoms, each of a different color: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and so on. Every blossom was pure in color, and each had its unique shape and charm. They bloomed and withered together, creating a magnificent sight that left everyone in awe.

These tea flowers were extremely difficult to cultivate, and there was only one pot of them in the entire world.

Zijun's smile was very appropriate as she spoke to her mother, "Mother, I heard that you like tea flowers, so I've found another pot for you from elsewhere. Although it's not as exquisite as the Eighteen Scholars, it's still a top-quality tea flower."

With that, she clapped her hands, and a maid brought in another pot of flowers. Zijun smiled and said, "This pot is called the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. It has eight blossoms of various colors. This type of tea flower is extremely rare. It takes two years to take root in the soil, and only in the third year does it bloom, but the flowers only last for a short two days."

The Crown Princess smiled faintly, her eyes gleaming with an intriguing expression as she looked at Zijun. "Unfortunately, I just received a pot a few days ago from Xiner." With that, she ordered someone to bring out the tea flower, and everyone saw that it was indeed a pot of tea flowers with eight different colors, blooming brightly.

Zijun looked at the pot of flowers and a hint of darkness flickered in her eyes, followed by a slight smile. She said, "Indeed, it's quite a coincidence. However, this pot is called the Eight Treasures, and it's not as precious as the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea."

Princess Rong smiled gently and asked, "What's the difference between these two pots of flowers?"

Zijun smiled and replied, "Everyone, look at this pot from me. The deep purple blossom here is Tie Guaili, and the light white one is He Xian'gu. Only when these two colors are present together can it truly be called the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea."

Everyone looked at the pot sent by Lin Yuanxin and indeed found it lacking these two colors, nodding in agreement.

Lin Yuanxin was taken aback, then showed a sheepish expression. "Mother, I'm sorry... I thought..."

She had gathered these tea flower treasures from various places, hoping to please the Crown Princess, but she didn't expect such a mistake.

Ouyang Nuan glanced at Zijun, a hint of a cold smile playing at her lips. The Crown Princess was known for cherishing tea flowers, so how could she not recognize the difference? Zijun was surely aware of this too. However, in front of everyone, she had to find a way to outshine Lin Yuanxin. It was something she had to say and do.

As expected, they heard the Crown Princess say calmly, "The specifics don't matter. What's important is the intention." She was experienced in reading people, having weathered many storms. Compared to the cunning Zijun, she preferred the gentle and kind Lin Yuanxin.

With such blatant favoritism, Zijun's expression remained calm and composed. Without thinking, Xiao Yan patted her hand, and Zijun responded with a faint smile, showing no sign of resentment or anger. Xiao Yan nodded slightly, observing her reaction.

At that moment, Xiao Tianye approached from behind the artificial mountain with a smile, standing beside Xiao Lingfeng. Xiao Lingfeng glanced at him with curiosity, about to ask where he had just been. However, Xiao Tianye glanced around and inquired, "Where's Xiao Zhonghua?"

"You should know he's a busy man. He left early for something," Xiao Lingfeng replied.

Just then, everyone suddenly heard a scream. Xiao Yan's expression changed, and he muttered under his breath, "Quick, go see what's happening!" Waves of events kept unfolding, leaving him bewildered as to what was happening now!

Quickly, Cao Rong was bound tightly by everyone and brought before the Crown Princess.

"What's going on?" Lin Yuanrou asked in a panic, but no one answered her because everyone's faces had changed at that moment.

A stewardess knelt beside the ground and said, "Report to the Crown Princess, someone found this person fainted behind the artificial mountain, with a dead maid next to him. There were traces of blood on the mountain. That maid is..." She glanced at the Crown Princess, then hesitantly continued, "She's Imperial Consort Lin's maid, Lan Zhi." After speaking, she clapped her hands, and a servant carried Lan Zhi over, stopping far away to avoid disturbing everyone. However, the scene was still very frightening, and Cui Youruo screamed and fell backward.

Lin Yuanrou looked at Lan Zhi's body in disbelief, then at Cao Rong, who was securely bound, and exclaimed in shock, "What... what happened?"

The Crown Princess's gentle expression suddenly turned cold as she pointed at Cao Rong, her voice extremely ruthless, "Quickly! Wake him up with water!"

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