C6 Evaluation a Life Ruined by One Sentence!

Chu Jiuge, possessing the memories of her original self, understood well that in a place where news spread by word of mouth, like East Forest, speaking about someone required great caution. Your words could very well shape a person's entire life. In East Forest, the opinions of teachers, respected elders, and influential families were highly valued. If someone of importance said, "You're no good," you'd be marked with that stigma forever. No matter how well you performed later, you'd still be seen as "no good." When interacting with others, the first thing they might hear is, "Don't talk to them; everyone says they're no good."

Xiao Jing'an, the young master of the Xiao family, was known for his good character. When he publicly labeled Chu Jiuge as a malicious woman, it was likely that this judgment would follow her for life. Whenever anyone mentioned Chu Jiuge, they'd say, "Oh, she's the one the young master of the Xiao family called malicious. She must be bad; don't bother with her." Even if the emperor arranged a marriage for her, the North King could refuse, citing her reputation as a malicious woman recognized by an aristocratic family. Such a woman would only grow worse, never better. In the future, if she were insulted or even killed, the authorities wouldn't care, because she was deemed malicious.

"Apologize!" Chu Jiuge knew the devastating impact of being labeled with the phrase "the most venomous heart of a woman," and her expression turned cold.

"What did you say? You want me to apologize?" Xiao Jing'an realized he might have gone too far. Although he was angry that Chu Jiuge had hurt Yunhua, he shouldn't have carelessly accused her with such a damning phrase. It could ruin her life. However, the pride of someone from an influential family meant he wouldn't regret such a trivial matter, nor would he take back his words. An apology was out of the question.

"Yes, I want you to apologize, Young Master Xiao!" If Xiao Jing'an didn't apologize today, Chu Jiuge's future would be bleak.

Even if the North King is far away in the northern region and unaware of today's events, neither the Chu family nor the royal family would allow this woman, whom the young master of the Xiao family called "the most venomous of women," to marry the North King and disgrace both families.

"The Xiao family is never wrong. We never apologize," Xiao Jing'an declared with arrogance, looking at Chu Jiuge as if her words were beneath him. Even if he had a fleeting moment of doubt about his actions earlier, he certainly didn't feel that way now.

Apologize? What a joke! Asking him, a scion of an aristocratic family, to apologize to a commoner? Even though the Chu family had made significant progress in recent years and gained official status, in Xiao Jing'an's eyes, they were still commoners, no more significant than ants.

Yuen Yunhua clutched her injured face, her eyes blazing with fury. "Stop wasting time with her. Take her away."

"Yes." Three men in gray lunged to grab Chu Jiuge, assuming it would be an easy task. But just as they reached out, Chu Jiuge moved...

"Apologize or die!" Chu Jiuge swiftly dodged their attack. Not only that, but before Xiao Jing'an could react, she stepped forward, pushed Yuen Yunhua aside, and grabbed Xiao Jing'an by the collar.

With Yuen Yunhua's face ruined and Xiao Jing'an calling her vicious while sending guards to seize her, it was clear this wouldn't end peacefully. Given the circumstances, she had no choice but to strike first, forcing Xiao Jing'an to publicly let her go...