The Scumbag and the Wretched Woman

Huo Hongyu's brows were tightly knitted, but it wasn't because of what Murong Rui had said—it was Murong Yu's dismissive attitude toward her that disturbed her the most.

Before this, Murong Yu had always looked down on everyone, yet she had always held Huo Hongyu in high esteem. The reason was simple: Murong Yu was infatuated with Huo Hongyu's older brother.

With a snort, Huo Hongyu retorted, "She's the legitimate daughter, and you're just an illegitimate sister. Does she even need a reason to look down on you? Only a fool like you would think she genuinely cares for you."

Murong Rui's face grew increasingly somber, but she still tried to maintain Murong Yu's reputation and said, "Hongyu, it's not like that. My sister has always been very kind to me. I'm not sure what's gotten into her today..." 

Murong Rui's thoughts inadvertently drifted to a calligraphy piece from yesterday.

Huo Hongyu scoffed, "You're still defending her even now!"

With a sigh, Murong Rui queried, "I can understand her treating me this way, but why is she so indifferent to you as well?"

Unhesitant, Huo Hongyu replied, "I don't need her warmth. I came here specifically to visit you today. As for Murong Yu, I couldn't care less."

Changing the topic, Huo Hongyu looked at Murong Rui and added, "If my brother truly intends to marry someone, I'd rather have you as my sister-in-law."

Murong Rui's face flushed as she said, "Hongyu, stop it, or I won't talk to you anymore." Her tone turned melancholic. "How could a lowly illegitimate daughter like me be a match for your brother, who's as high above me as the moon? Don't say such things again."

Huo Hongyu was actually here to deliver something on behalf of her brother. She glanced around and handed over a letter. She said, "Don't underestimate yourself. Look, this is from my brother."

"Why has your brother sent another letter to me?" Murong Rui asked as she blushed and tried to push it back.

"Just take it. I was paid to deliver this. Do you want me to fail my task?" Huo Hongyu insisted.

Murong Rui rolled her eyes at her but accepted the letter. Changing the subject, they discussed how the cosmetics shop they were co-running was doing quite well lately. The two talked merrily.

Switching back to Murong Yu, her emotions were also quite stirred at this moment because both Huo Hongyu and Murong Rui were her enemies from her past life. She did not proceed to the stables but returned to her own courtyard.

"My lady, was that really a good idea?" Aman cautiously asked as they walked back. "Lady Hongyu was there too, and you didn't even greet her."

Murong Yu understood Aman's concern. The naive Aman was still in the phase where she admired the intellectually brilliant and handsome Huo Yuan.

In the past, Murong Yu had also sought to ingratiate herself with Huo Hongyu, Huo Yuan's sister. But that was before. Now, Murong Yu had lost all interest.

In Murong Yu's previous life, Murong Rui had gloated about Murong Yu's romance with Huo Yuan while standing tall over Murong Rui, the less favored sister.

Murong Yu knew clearly that Huo Hongyu's visits were mainly to deliver love letters to Murong Rui.

With internal disdain but a calm expression, Murong Yu said, "I saw Rui'er imitating Huo Yuan's handwriting yesterday. I think she likes him. You know how close Rui'er and I are. I don't want to compete with her over someone she likes, so after thinking it over all night, I've decided to give up on Huo Yuan."

Murong Rui and Huo Yuan's relationship had already started, but in Murong Yu's previous life, she was too ambitious to think too deeply about it. Now, Murong Yu planned to fulfill the scumbag and wretched woman pair, wishing them a happy ending.

Aman was dumbfounded and said, "My lady, Lord Huo is not just any item. Even if you adore your younger sister, you can't just give him to her!"