But why did he feel so inexplicably refreshed?
Jiang An felt as though even his mind had grown peaceful.
"Second Brother, how do you feel now? A little more relaxed?"
"I think... I really do, a little."
"Although I went a bit too far just now, I really wanted to vent my anger. You won't blame me, will you?"
"No. The family wanted her gone in the first place. Being allowed to live means she's already snatched her life back from death. What's wrong with letting you vent? Even if you wanted to beat her to death, I'd hand you the club!"
Jiang Shuyue doubled over with laughter, without a shred of decorum.
Shen Yunying told them to watch what they said. It was fine at home, but they must never talk like that outside, lest they damage their reputations.
The siblings nodded in agreement, then took Jiang Shuyue fishing by the lake on the estate and raiding birds' nests in the tree outside their maternal grandfather's study.
The day passed quickly. That night, once everyone had gone to bed, Jiang Shuyue wrapped her legs around Zhou Yunshen's waist. Whatever she was dreaming about, her claws kept scratching here and there over his body.
Everyone slept soundly except Jiang Liuli.
Huddled in a corner on the floor, she said with a crazed expression, "I'm the favored daughter of heaven! The Goddess is mine, the prince is mine, and the future Empress's throne is mine!"
"I clearly saw myself marrying the Fourth Prince and ascending to the Empress's throne. Why has everything changed?"
"The Goddess? Jiang Shuyue? It's them. It must be them! I'll never let them get away with this!"
Jiang Liuli had gnawed all ten fingertips raw. Traces of blood stained her lips, making her look particularly sinister and