The Vicious Female Supporting Character and The Sadistic Heroine Got Together [Through the Book] - Chapter 46

“What are you so afraid of?” Tang Zhuxin thought. We’ve both lived through multiple lifetimes. I remember how arrogant and ruthless you were when you forced me to my death in previous lives. Why are you suddenly acting so terrified now that you see me?

As she spoke, Tang Zhuxin added with feigned regret, “What a pity. I remember Commandery Princess Shen never allowing herself to fall into such a wretched state before.”

The moment she finished speaking, Shen Weiyu’s expression transformed into one of cold, ruthless malice.

Shen Weiyu crawled out from under the table, steadied herself against the edge, and slowly rose to her feet. She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Tang Zhuxin with haughty disdain.

Tang Zhuxin smiled faintly, recognizing this Shen Weiyu as her true self—not Shen Chou, not the original Shen Weiyu, but the Shen Weiyu from their past life.

The one who had dared to compete with her for the Empress’s throne, the one who had forged an imperial decree to bring about her death.

“Tang Zhuxin!” Shen Weiyu spat out.

Tang Zhuxin tilted her head and smiled, her expression seeming to ask, What do you want?

Shen Weiyu stepped closer, her voice dripping with venom. “If I, Shen Weiyu, could kill you once, I can kill you a second time, a third time…”

Tang Zhuxin turned her head, studying Shen Weiyu’s profile. “So?”

“So don’t get cocky,” Shen Weiyu retorted. “The Empress’s throne is mine, Li Changsheng is mine, and you deserve nothing.”

Tang Zhuxin lowered her head and chuckled softly. When she looked up again, her smile was even brighter, but her eyes were cold as she stared into Shen Weiyu’s. “If that’s how you see it, then let’s wait and see. But right now, you probably can’t even control this body, can you?”

Shen Weiyu scoffed. “Neither can you. We’re no different.”

“Oh, you’re wrong,” Tang Zhuxin said, shaking her head with smug satisfaction. “We’re nothing alike. Your body houses two souls. Do you really think the other one will let you seize her consciousness?”

Shen Weiyu unconsciously clenched her fists. “And what about you?” she challenged. “Do you think the current you would willingly merge with that madwoman you used to be?”

“Perhaps,” Tang Zhuxin replied, her tone dismissive. “But that’s none of your concern.”

With that, she suddenly reached out and gripped Shen Weiyu’s throat tightly.

Deprived of air, Shen Weiyu quickly began to suffocate.

Shen Weiyu’s face flushed crimson, then turned purple as she clawed frantically at Tang Zhuxin’s arm, her eyes burning with hatred as she glared at her tormentor, as if she wanted to flay her alive.

Seeing this, Tang Suan panicked. “Tang Zhuxin!” she cried urgently. “Don’t forget your promise! You swore you wouldn’t harm Shen Chou or damage this body!”

Tang Zhuxin snorted coldly, ignoring her words as she tightened her grip on Shen Weiyu’s throat.

The gruesome images of her past life’s violent death flashed before her eyes, fueling the burning hatred in her heart.

Sensing this, Tang Suan shouted desperately, “No!”

Tang Zhuxin jolted awake, releasing her grip. Shen Weiyu collapsed heavily to the floor, clutching her chest and coughing violently.

Tang Zhuxin stared down at Shen Weiyu, her thoughts unreadable.

Whether from the violent coughing or something else, Shen Weiyu’s eyes fluttered shut, and she slumped backward, losing consciousness right in front of Tang Zhuxin.

When Shen Chou’s consciousness returned, she found herself lying on the cold, hard floor.

Shen Chou: …

She wasn’t completely unconscious, but she hadn’t expected the one possessing her body to be the original owner. She tried to speak, but only Shen Weiyu’s voice came out.

As Tang Zhuxin’s fingers tightened around her throat, Shen Chou felt a primal terror grip her. She desperately called out to Yao Manman for help, but Yao Manman showed no reaction whatsoever.

Just as Shen Chou’s confusion deepened, Yao Manman’s voice suddenly cut through the silence.

“Shen Chou, are you alright?” Yao Manman asked.

Shen Chou was speechless. “My dearest author-sama,” she retorted, “do I look like I’m alright to you?”

“Then do you know that someone just possessed your body and stole your consciousness?” Yao Manman continued.

“Yes, I know. Not only do I know, but I also know who it was. It was Shen Weiyu, the original owner of this body from the previous life.”

“Hmm,” Yao Manman murmured, then added, “This is a bad start.”

“Why?” Shen Chou asked, puzzled.

“If you’re not careful, she could completely seize your consciousness,” Yao Manman explained. “If your consciousness is devoured, your body occupied, and your soul has nowhere to go, you’ll disappear entirely.”

Hearing this, Shen Chou finally grasped the gravity of the situation. She immediately pressed Yao Manman for a solution. “Is there any way to prevent this from happening?”

Yao Manman shook her head. “There’s no way to save this. A single body can’t contain two souls. One of you has to disappear, or you both must merge. But I doubt she’d agree to that, so the only option is to drive her out.”

Shen Chou asked, “You… want me to force out the original owner?”

“I know what you’re thinking,” Yao Manman replied, “but if you don’t want to disappear, this is the only way.”

“But…” Shen Chou hesitated.

Yao Manman patiently explained, “Don’t worry. Even if you vanish, she won’t. She’s originally Shen Weiyu from her past life. Once she leaves this body, she’ll simply return to her previous existence.”

Hearing this, Shen Chou finally felt reassured and relented. “Alright, do it.”

With that, Yao Manman took over Shen Chou’s body.

Yao Manman gazed at her reflection in the mirror, smiled faintly, and turned to leave the room.

The first thing she wanted to do was see Tang Zhuxin. But as soon as she entered Tang Zhuxin’s presence, she was immediately noticed.

Tang Zhuxin wore a black, crane-embroidered robe, her hair tied in a high ponytail, giving her a spirited and capable air, like a carefree young man from next door.

Tang Zhuxin tilted her slender, pale neck and extended her delicate hands, cradling a carrier pigeon.

After removing the message from the pigeon’s leg, she tossed the bird into the air. The snow-white creature flapped its wings vigorously, soaring into the sky.

She opened the envelope and glanced at the contents, quickly absorbing the entire message.

With a smile, Tang Zhuxin folded the letter and tucked it away.

Seeing Tang Zhuxin’s smile, Yao Manman felt a chill run down her spine. She still loves to smile.

But Tang Zhuxin’s smiles were never a good sign. She’s probably plotting against someone right now.

The thought sent a shiver down Yao Manman’s back. She remembered the smile on Tang Zhuxin’s face as she personally stabbed her to death.

The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became, as if reliving the moment.

After a while, Yao Manman snapped out of her daze, only to find Tang Zhuxin had vanished.

Just as she began frantically searching, her heart pounding with anxiety, she suddenly caught sight of Tang Zhuxin standing nearby, a serene smile on her face as she watched her.

At that moment, a voice screamed in her mind: Run!

Yao Manman was paralyzed with fear. No one knew better than she how terrifying Tang Zhuxin truly was.

Before Yao Manman could react, Tang Zhuxin had already approached her, causing Yao Manman’s face to pale as she hastily retreated several steps.

“You seem quite afraid of me,” Tang Zhuxin remarked.

“After what you did to me earlier—nearly strangling me to death—isn’t it natural for me to want to avoid you?” Yao Manman retorted.

“Is that all? I have a feeling there’s more to it. Besides, you remind me so much of someone I used to know.”

Alarm bells immediately rang in Yao Manman’s mind, her heart pounding faster. Don’t panic, she told herself repeatedly. You can’t let her find out.

She forced a strained smile. “Isn’t that normal? I know Shen Weiyu possessed my body earlier.”

Tang Zhuxin suddenly leaned closer. “But right now, you’re neither Shen Chou nor Shen Weiyu. You’re Yao Manman. Aren’t you, Yao Manman?”

Yao Manman’s eyes widened, her face draining of color. She tugged at the corners of her mouth, forcing a weak smile. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand. I don’t know anyone named Yao Manman.”

“Is that so?” Tang Zhuxin smiled slowly. “I haven’t even said anything yet. Why are you so quick to deny it? Aren’t you, Yao Manman?”

Yao Manman’s anger flared. Raising her voice, she demanded, “Am I not Yao Manman?”

Even now, you refuse to acknowledge your true identity? Tang Zhuxin thought.

Yao Manman turned to leave, unwilling to prolong the confrontation. But Tang Zhuxin seized her wrist.

Forced to face her, Yao Manman glared. “Let go!”

Tang Zhuxin smiled. “Yao Manman, do you remember how you treated me in our past life? And how I personally ended you? Shall I refresh your memory?”

Yao Manman trembled, whether from rage or fear, she couldn’t say. She averted her gaze, refusing to look at Tang Zhuxin.

Tang Zhuxin’s smile widened as she tightened her grip. Yao Manman winced, her brow furrowing in pain. Finally, she relented. “What do you want? What will it take for you to leave me alone?”

“Let me think… Unless you admit you’re Yao Manman, I won’t even consider sparing you this time.”

“Don’t push me too far!” Yao Manman snapped.

“Am I pushing you too far?” Tang Zhuxin countered. “I’m merely repaying you in kind. Besides, didn’t you teach me all this, my dear Master?”

“You’re lying!” Yao Manman snapped, her voice sharp with anger. “I never taught you any of this!”

Tang Zhuxin raised an eyebrow. “Oh? So you’re admitting you’re Yao Manman?”

Yao Manman realized she’d been led into a trap, her identity accidentally revealed.

She huffed, her shoulders stiff with indignation. “You—you’re cheating!”

“Why not call it ‘all’s fair in war’?” Tang Zhuxin countered, a sly grin spreading across her face. “You taught me that, remember?”

Yao Manman fell silent. It was true—she had taught Tang Zhuxin that principle. But she’d also told her that the best of the Thirty-Six Stratagems was to flee.

Seizing her chance, Yao Manman darted forward with a whoosh.

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