Reborn to abuse the scumbag, the demon queen destroyed her ex-husband's entire family

"Let her go!" Xiao Ruge took advantage of the moment when Mu Gu was distracted, shook off his hand, turned around and left without looking back.

"Ruge!" Mu Gu wanted to chase after her but was stopped by the nanny.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is still waiting for you!"

Mu Gu paused. The sharp voice of the nanny was like a knife, stabbing into Xiao Ruge's heart. The Queen Mother was seriously ill... Yes, in the previous life, Mu Gu was deceived by his good brother to return to Kyoto in the name of "attending to the illness" because the Queen Mother was critically ill, and he ended up with a tragic death.

She turned her head suddenly and met Mu Gu's complicated gaze. His thin lips were tightly pursed, his brows were slightly furrowed, and there were emotions in his eyes that she couldn't understand, worry, anger, and... a barely perceptible pleading?

Oh, begging? Xiao Ruge, Xiao Ruge, are you crazy? He is Mu Gu, the cruel and murderous Prince Mu! How could he have a begging look in his eyes?

"Prince, what are you still hesitating about? The Empress Dowager only has you as a relative!" Seeing that Mu Gu did not move, the nanny urged him in a shrill voice, with her words hinting at accusing him of being unfilial.

The people around also began to whisper, and the looks they gave Mu Gu were filled with suspicion and dissatisfaction.

"That's right, how can Your Majesty still be involved with this witch at this time?"

"The Queen Mother is known for her kindness. How could she raise such a cruel and ruthless grandson?"

"I don't think this Prince Mu is a good guy. Maybe he and this witch..."

The dirty words once again attacked Xiao Ruge like a poisonous snake, but she seemed not to feel the pain. She just stared at Mu Gu, trying to see something from his face.

Mu Gu seemed to have finally made a decision. He took a deep breath, slowly released Xiao Ruge's hand, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Ruge, wait for me."

These three simple words weighed on Xiao Ruge's heart like a huge stone, making her almost unable to breathe. Wait for him? Wait for what? Wait for him to be tricked back to Kyoto like in his previous life, and be at the mercy of others?

"Mu Gu," Xiao Ruge suddenly spoke, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, "Do you really think that a mere throne can move me?"

Mu Gu's body visibly stiffened, and he looked up suddenly, his eyes full of disbelief and hurt.

However, Xiao Ruge no longer looked at him. She turned around and disappeared into the crowd, leaving only a resolute back.

The streets were still noisy, with shouting, cursing and discussions ringing in the ears, but Xiao Ruge seemed not to hear anything and just walked forward mechanically. Finally, she couldn't hold back her tears and burst out.

"Miss, don't cry. It's all those people's fault. We just ignore them..." The maid Xiao Cui wiped Xiao Ruge's tears with heartache, but she couldn't help but reddening her eyes.

Xiao Ruge seemed not to hear it, still lowering her head, letting her tears flow freely. She didn't know why she was crying, was it because of Mu Gu's ruthlessness, or because of her own ridiculous persistence?

Maybe she was just afraid that she would fall in love with this man again and end up being shattered into pieces again.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Xiao Ruge finally stopped. She raised her head and looked at the familiar mansion in front of her, a bitter smile flashed in her eyes.

"Come on, let's go home."

Xiao Mansion, the deserted West Garden.

When Xiao Ruge entered the courtyard, Xiao Cui came up to her with red eyes, mumbling: "Miss, you are finally back! Those people are really too much, how could they say such ugly words..."

"Okay, stop crying. This is not the first time I've heard them say this." Xiao Ruge rubbed his brows and sat down on the stone bench tiredly.

"But...but..." Xiao Cui bit her lip, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

"No buts," Xiao Ruge laughed self-deprecatingly, "I know exactly what kind of reputation I, Xiao Ruge, have now. Be it a witch or a disaster star, this is how my life will be anyway."

"Miss..." Xiao Cui wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Xiao Ruge.

"Go, bring me my wine."

"Miss, the doctor said you can no longer..."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Xiao Ruge shouted harshly, scaring Xiao Cui so much that she trembled. She didn't dare to persuade her anymore and turned into the house.

Not long after, Xiao Cui came out with a wine jug and a wine glass. After hesitating for a moment, she gently advised, "Miss, drink less..."

Xiao Ruge ignored him, took the wine pot, tilted her head back and took a big gulp. The spicy wine flowed down her throat, burning her internal organs, but also made her chaotic thoughts a little clearer.

"Xiao Cui, do you think I'm ridiculous?" Xiao Ruge put down the wine pot and laughed at herself, "I knew it was a fire pit, but I still foolishly jumped in."

"Miss, please don't say that..."

"Am I stupid?" Xiao Ruge ignored Xiao Cui and continued to talk to herself, "For him, I gave up everything, even breaking up with my family, but in the end, I got this ending..."

"Miss, you and Prince Mu..." Xiao Cui asked cautiously.

"Him? Ha..." Xiao Ruge sneered, her eyes full of mockery and bitterness, "He only has his throne in his heart, where is my presence? I am just a chess piece in his hand, a chess piece that can be discarded at any time!"

"But...but the prince clearly..."

"Enough!" Xiao Ruge stood up suddenly and threw the wine glass in his hand to the ground, making a crisp "bang" sound.

"No buts! I know who Mu Gu is better than you! If he can give up on me for the Queen Mother today, he can give me up again tomorrow for the throne and the world! I, Xiao Ruge, will never be anyone's pawn, never!"

She staggered backwards until her back hit the cold wall, then she slid down weakly, tears falling silently.

Xiao Cui had never seen Xiao Ruge lose her composure like this. She was so scared that her face turned pale, but she didn't dare to go forward. She could only watch her, her heart filled with worry and heartache.

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the courtyard, followed by a deep and anxious male voice: "Ruge! Are you there?"

It's Mu Gu! Why is he here?

Xiao Ruge looked up suddenly, a hint of panic flashed across her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

"Ruge! I know you are in there, let me in!" Mu Gu's voice was full of anxiety and uneasiness. He slammed the gate hard, as if he wanted to break it open.

Xiao Ruge took a deep breath, suppressed the panic and bitterness in her heart, and shouted coldly: "Get lost! I don't want to see you again!"

"Ruge, open the door and let me in! I'll explain..."

"What do you want to explain? Explain why you left me and went back to Beijing alone?" Xiao Ruge's voice was icy cold, without a trace of warmth. "Mu Gu, we are done with each other. From now on, you go your way and I go mine. We will not interfere with each other!"