61 Spinning The Web 1 (2/2)

Just as Concubine Ruolan's fingers reached within her robes, she froze. Where?! Where was it? She couldn't find it! Her hand came back out empty-handed, and the general frowned.

The second madam felt trapped. If she had it, she could at least feign distressed while handing it over, acting like Hongyue was the one bullying her. But there was no hair stick to give so it seemed like she was unwilling to part with the hair stick due to greed. Did that little brat do this?

Hongyue turned to the general, ”Father, what is the meaning of this?”

”I don't have it,” Concubine Ruolan spat out in disdain.

”Why is second madam still lying?” Hongyue questioned.

”Hongyue, don't speak to Second Madam like that. She must have misplaced it,” The general scolded but his heart felt heavy. Why didn't she take it out? Did she truly not have it?

”Father, Hongyue can see it peeking out from her sleeve,” Hongyue protested.

Concubine Ruolan exploded, ”You little slutty liar!”

Hongyue marched forward and reached inside the concubine's robes, pulling out a black hair stick. The clear design was burned into everyone's memories. The Dragon's Glory! Startled, the general looked at the second concubine with unreadable eyes. Didn't she say she didn't have it? He almost believed her! This wretch was just like the fourth madam. His heart hardened.

Hongyue whispered softly, ”Why didn't father believe me? Did father say he trusted me the most? See, you can see just who was the liar.”

”Do you think I'm stupid?!! This must be one of your tricks like the ghost,” The concubine couldn't hold it in anymore due to anger. She turned to General Wei, ”Lord Husband, I'm poisoned-”

As she spoke, Concubine Ruolan froze. Her drained skin seemed to avert back to her former appearance, turning milky white and soft. Her complexion became better as blood flushed to her cheeks and her once gnarly fingers filled out appearing fleshy. WHAT?! Wasn't she poisoned? How can this still happen?!! Her eyes darted to Hongyue who gave her a strange look.

”What did you say? Poisoned?” Hongyue taunted. She patiently tapped the rim of her black bracelet. Series of metallic clicks sounded out, catching Qingyu's attention. She looked up with an innocent expression, but Concubine Ruolan felt her heart chilled.

Hongyue smiled.

You won't be able to get out, Second Madam.

Now, now, now, Father, don't disappoint me.

Just how will you deal with this?