Cold-faced Empress

Even though Fu Siying had already mentally torn He Changyi to pieces, she still managed to keep her expression from turning ferocious and even said with a hint of pity, "Your parents probably never imagined that you would be in such a difficult situation now, did they?"

He Changyi was stunned and speechless for a long time. The dirt on his face concealed his true emotions, but Fu Siying could guess that he must be ashamed and embarrassed.

As expected, after a long silence, He Changyi said in a low voice, "It is my incompetence that has brought shame to my parents."

Fu Siying neither confirmed nor denied it.

"It is truly shameful for perfectly healthy people to have to beg for a living."

He Changyi remained silent.

In the awkward and strange atmosphere between the two, the beggars around them, who didn't care what they said or did, quickly caught a bag full of fleas and lice. When they were about to hand it to Fu Siying, Fu Siying pretended to be scared and casually pointed at He Changyi: "Since you didn't catch any fleas, then go and take them back for me."

Everyone was surprised to hear Fu Siying's request. The other beggars envied He Changyi for his good fortune, saying that no wonder He Changyi wasn't in a hurry to catch the fleas; he had foresight.

Fu Siying lowered her eyes, concealing all her emotions in a grip that almost pierced her palms with her nails. If He Changyi truly had foresight, he would have better escape as soon as possible—escape her sight, escape her wrath. However, he couldn't escape. In this lifetime, even if she chased him to the ends of the earth, she would never let him go!

He Changyi hesitated slightly before refusing Fu Siying's request: "Please find someone else, Miss. I have not done anything for you, so I will not enjoy this meal."

Hearing his words, not only were the beggars surprised, but Fu Siying also showed a slight look of astonishment. However, after a moment's thought, she realized the answer. So she smiled gently and said, "You're a man of principle who doesn't take advantage of others. How about this, you help me carry this bag, which is equivalent to you doing something for me again, and I will reward you in another way."

As expected, He Changyi agreed without hesitation after she said that.

Seeing this, Fu Siying's smile deepened, but her gaze grew even colder.

Ha, what integrity and not taking advantage of others? He's just someone who won't do anything without a reason.

For He Changyi, delivering the gifts to her was a way of repaying the kindness of that meal. He certainly didn't care about a mere meal that involved a commotion and squabble among a group of beggars. She could only persuade this powerful figure like He Changyi by offering other benefits.

“Take it,” Fu Siying gestured. “Hold it carefully. If you let these fleas escape, I won’t give you any reward.”

"Don't worry, Miss, I will take good care of it."

He Changyi held the small bag of fleas in his hand very carefully.

Fu Siying then walked back to the Fu residence with him, one after the other. With Fu Siying's appearance, she would be extremely eye-catching on the street, not to mention that she was followed by a dirty and disheveled beggar. The two of them, who were completely unrelated, walking together were enough to attract everyone's attention.

Fu Siying wasn't afraid of running into acquaintances on the street; she walked openly and honestly. He Changyi, on the other hand, soon found himself unable to lift his head under the gazes of passersby. The pedestrians looked at him as if he were some rare animal. Looking at Fu Siying's back in front of him, He Changyi felt increasingly ashamed, realizing that walking with Fu Siying was a disgrace to her.