Chapter 18 - The Empress (5) (1/2)

Chapter 18 – The E courtesans in the small courtyard was found to have red dots all over her face The imperial physician was called for consultation for this y and therefore, only ti her ointments to soothe the itchiness, the physician prohtmare for all the competitors A less impressive appearance would mean a lesser chance to perfors worked; beauty was the golden card in the competition By the ti possibility that the woman's face wouldn't be as flawless as before The rashes would most likely leave unwanted scars, thus it would surely be the end of the road for her

A long, arduous day had ended and Su Xin returned to her cha for a show that was about to happen This time, she had revealed her hand All that was left is to wait for her prey to co at her door As usual, Shu Juan fixed her dinner and helped her prepare for sleep, oblivious to Su Xin's schehts were turned off and only the h the partially drapedillu on her bed when suddenly, an incessant knock rang through the cal the silence

A wry suidly, Su Xinher face in an i, disorderly wo Lian Out of the four courtesans, this wo to her skills that was unrivalled by the three other courtesans—except for Su Xin Thus, she leader of Su Xin's daily harassments

”Can I help you?” Su Xin asked sweetly

”It was you! Wasn't it?” Qing Lian shoot an accusatory look at Su Xin

”What do you mean?” Su Xin answered in ive me the antidote!”

Su Xin rery women in front of her, and she looked at her with cold eyes

”Oh? Antidote? I thought the imperial physician has already left an ointment for you Or, perhaps you have mistaken my humble abode for a clinic?”

”Let's cut to the chase, how about we just for and body treh asLian, her task remained first priority; there was no room for personal vendettas As it turns out, this woht She was al her to weed out the co her as an ally would beLian was so visibly and forehead was laced with cold sweat The rashes had drastically worsen S liquid leaked from the wounded spots which indicated infection—it was surely not a seasonal allergy

She couldn't fatho to her But she was certain of one thing: Xue Yao was responsible for theLian underestimated this lone wolf She became too comfortable in her pedestal surrounded by herto lose her precious gaain properly with this vicious courtesan

Not to mention, this sickness was too despicable! The ihast on how to treat her infection and clumsily prescribed her common medicines, only then to leave hurriedly She was dumbfounded, at the very least And thosespots on her face Most shaenitalia was very itchy This was not the kind of itch fro

Her body was in agony and it was all because of the wo in front of her

Su Xin was naturally a dangerous person and these methods were only of the norm back in her past life She had to play dirty, especially when she didn't have Miss Mary Sue's support at this time There was no roo for her