I woke up as the Villainous Empress

Leaning into her verbal assault, Chang Ah continued, "But remember this, Xing Bao, even if Yang Luoyang had discovered the truth, he would never have loved you or spent a night with you. Why? Because you are an unsightly woman, incapable of earning his favor. Never, ever! Who would willingly share their bed with someone as repugnant as you, both inside and out? Don\'t dream beyond your capabilities.

You\'re destined to serve as a lowly peasant, cleaning up after others." Chang Ah relentlessly mocked Xing Bao, leaving no room for a comeback.

Determined not to let Xing Bao gain any upper hand, Chang Ah asserted her dominance, "Even if I were to lose Yang Luoyang\'s favor, I\'ll never allow you to triumph over me and humiliate me. I am still the Mistress of the Yang Household and always will, no one can look down on me."

Xing Bao\'s eyes reddened in anger, and she frowned, gritting her teeth. She clenched her fists and raised her hand to slap Chang Ah hard on her face once again. With this slap, she had forgotten about their past relationship as friends and let go of the slightest loyalty and respect she had towards Chang Ah, who used to be her closest friend.

The woman who not only betrayed her once but also looked down on her doesn\'t deserve to be called a friend.

Caught off guard, Chang Ah staggered backward, landing on the bed. The sudden, forceful slap left her ears ringing, causing dizziness and making it even harder for her to keep her balance. The pain from her existing injuries intensified, making the aftermath of the second slap even more challenging for her to bear.

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"You…" Chang Ah covered her face with her palm, glaring at Xing Bao. However, before she could voice her questions, Xing Bao sneered and interrupted, "Chang Ah, it seems you\'re conveniently forgetting something. You used to be the Mistress of the Yang Household, but now, you\'re nothing more than a burden in this household."

"What... What do you mean? Do you even know—" Chang Ah began to retaliate, but Xing Bao sneered again, cutting her off. "When I went to request a physician to treat your injuries, did you know what Lord said earlier?"

"He not only rejected the request but also said that from now on, he has nothing to do with a useless woman like you. You\'re no more the Madam of Yang Household and since you\'re still the mother of the young master, you will be confined to this chamber forever. It means you can never leave this place and live a happy and free life, not live a happy life inside this household.

Chang Ah, you\'re done for."

"Did you understand something? Chang Ah, you have not only lost the Lord\'s favor but also lost the glory that you tried to build for years. Hah! I heard that it was the doing of that stepdaughter of yours. I should thank her, at least she did something great." Xing Bao chuckled, folding her hands in front of her chest, proudly looking at Chang Ah, whose face was crimson and tears welled in her eyes.

"Initially, I was concerned for you and wanted to treat you better, but seeing you acting like this showed me that you don\'t deserve anyone\'s care and concern. You\'re a snake that can bite the hand that has fed you for years. So, Chang Ah, from now on, I will show you what I can do and how I can make your life a living hell in this household.

As the Head Maid of the Yang Household, I will see which servant will dare to serve you or protect you."

"Yang Ning had spent years in this chamber, so you can also spend your lifetime here. But at least she had a loyal servant with her who supported her and cared for her. But what to do? You severed the relations with your only friend who could have helped you in this difficult time. Tsk Tsk, poor you." Xing Bao chuckled and felt powerful as fear settled in Chang Ah\'s heart.

"I will show you what it means to exploit one\'s powers. From now on, the tables have turned once again. You\'re nothing more than an unfavored, abandoned wife of the Lord, and I am the Head Maid of the Household. I will see how you can live peacefully in this household. I will make sure that you will regret treating me this way.

You sure will." Xing Bao snickered and turned on her heels, ignoring Chang Ah, who sat on the bed holding onto her injuries.

Chang Ah\'s body trembled as she watched Xing Bao leave the chamber. Before leaving, Xing Bao made sure to take the ointment, ensuring Chang Ah couldn\'t apply the medicine to her wounds.

"This... this cannot be happening! How can all of this happen to me? It must be a dream. Yes, it has to be a nightmare." Chang Ah shook her head, attempting to forget everything as if it were a nightmare. If all of this that happened was true, then her life was ruined.

"Yang Luoyang can never abandon me. It must be a temporary act to appease His Highness. He loves me; he can never abandon me," she murmured in disbelief, still trying to convince herself that whatever happened was just a dream and nothing else.