Chapter 306: Actually, she saved her (1/2)

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“Han Yunxi, stop it!”

“I’m warning you, if you don’t stop now, you’ll have to shoulder the consequences!”

“Han Yunxi, do you hear me? Stop!”

… …

Chu Qingge was already in Han Yunxi’s hands, but she was still wasting words on her? Han Yunxi’s lips curved into a wicked smile as she removed the waistband. Very soon, the bow came undone, freeing the robes around Chu Qingge. As the various layers of her clothing came loose, it exposed her white inner robes.

“Ahh!” Chu Qingge screamed. The Chu Clan had always taught conservative values, so how could her proud and haughty personality bear such a thing? Very soon, tears gathered at the corner of her eyes. Han Yunxi really was devious. Despite Chu Qingge’s tears, she was still smiling innocently as she pretended to continue. Now Chu Qingge was truly scared and implored, “Han Yunxi, I’m begging you! I’m begging you to let me go!”

“Han Yunxi, I was the one who was wrong at the poison grounds, just spare me.” Chu Qingge was frightened out of her wits, enough to give up her pride and admit her wrongs to Han Yunxi. After all, this was Tianning’s capital city, and she was here with Duanmu Baiye as representatives of Western Zhou to congratulate the empress dowager on her old age. Once she lost her clothes and things grew serious, she’d be losing face for both the Chu Clan and Western Zhou Country!

Her life would be ruined as well!

The ice beauty was begging for mercy, so how could Han Yunxi still be shameless enough to continue? She smiled before retying Chu Qingge’s waistband and patting her. “What are you so nervous about? I was only making a joke. Did Eldest Young Miss Chu take it seriously? Am I that obscene?”

All right, Han Yunxi wasn’t some saint. But she did have her scruples. Moreover, Chu Qingge was had come this time as a foreign guest. If she made too much of a ruckus, Emperor Tianhui would definitely object. She still hadn’t figured out the problem of the western mountains, so she couldn’t let the man get another hold on her. Furthermore, the bet between her and Chu Qingge had happened at the poison grounds. If she pissed off this woman until she revealed the secrets of the poison grounds, wouldn’t she end up offending Medical City as well?

Han Yunxi wasn’t the type of person to show off and flaunt as she liked. She had a proper sense of her own limits. Besides, there was still Mu Linger around. She wasn’t someone easy to provoke. Give her a chance and she’d definitely kill off Chu Qingge for real.

Chu Qingge was still in the throes of panic, her face pale. When she saw that Han Yunxi had withdrawn for real, her heart finally sank back into her chest. But how could she be content with that? Arrogant types like her hated when others flaunted their arrogance at them! If she’d only felt jealousy for Han Yunxi before, now it had grown into a full-sized grudge! She didn’t dare express her feelings here, but silently vowed to get her revenge in the future. Otherwise, my name isn’t Chu!

Mu Linger had been feeling worried while completely absorbed in the exchange, but lost all interest when Han Yunxi relented. She couldn’t help but think that she’d give Chu Qingge a few slaps herself if she could move.

“Child, come here,” Han Yunxi beckoned gently towards the little beggar girl in the corner. Immediately, she ran over, her wide eyes shining with gratitude. Mu Linger’s face fell at the sight. She was the one who defended her! Han Yunxi just happened to seize the chance to take her own revenge!

Han Yunxi gave an antidote pill to the little beggar and smiled. “Although they’ve both been poisoned with different toxins, both of them will recover their mobility within an hour. This antidote can dispel the poison, but there’s only one pill. You can pick who to give it to.”

As soon as Han Yunxi finished speaking, Chu Qingge glared at her. “Han Yunxi, you!”

Of course the little beggar girl would save Mu Linger! Wouldn’t Mu Linger rip her to shreds within the hour, then?

Mu Linger was caught off guard. She looked at Han Yunxi at the same time she looked back, and the two of them stared at each other in silence. Finally, both of them averted their eyes. Han Yunxi stroked the little beggar girl’s head before she teased, “I’m going now. It’s fine if you don’t give the antidote to anyone, either.”

This was just a joke, at most. How was that possible? The little girl wasn’t a fool.

When Chu Qingge saw Han Yunxi go down the stairs, she shouted, “Han Yunxi, come back! You can’t do this! Get back here!”

The little beggar girl immediately went to Mu Linger’s side and placed the pill in her mouth. “Big sister, thank you. My name is Su Xiaoyu.”1

This was the only thing she said before she ran off to chase after Han Yunxi. She didn’t even care whether Mu Linger would demand an apology from Chu Qingge anymore. Now there was only Mu Linger and Chu Qingge left in the second floor of the restaurant. Soon enough, Mu Linger recovered her ability to move. When Chu Qingge saw her drawing near, her heart began to beat quickly. “What are you planning to do?”

Mu Linger loved and hated in equal measure. She adored without fail the people she loved, and loathed without end the people she despised. “What do you think I’m going to do?” she asked seriously.

“I’m warning you, if you dare–”

Before Chu Qingge could finish, Mu Linger slapped her soundly on the face! Just like how Chu Qingge had left a handprint on the little beggar girl, she now sported five red fingerprints of her own against her skin.

“You don’t have to apologize anymore, are you happy?” asked Mu Linger. Compared to that, slapping her was much better!

Chu Qingge only felt as if her face was stinging so much that it was practically on fire. Still, it couldn’t compare to the flames raging in her heart. “Damned girl, tell me your name if you have any guts!” she roared.

“Medicine City’s Mu Clan, Mu Linger! How’s that?” Mu Linger replied immediately. She didn’t change any part of her name, but declared it outright!

“You!” Chu Qingge was surprised. She never thought this was none other than Medicine City’s genius pharmacist. But so what if she was from the Mu Clan? “Mu Linger, you better kill me outright. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you have a nasty death!” Chu Qingge warned coldly. This was the first time in her life she’d been hit by a woman, and on the face at that.

“You think I don’t dare?” Mu Linger asked loudly. Han Yunxi might know her limits, but she was an absolutely impulsive type. She couldn’t hold her tongue or tolerate anything. Without another word, she ripped off Chu Qingge’s waistband.

“Mu Linger, stop that! Stop!”

“Do you hear me or not? You, stop it! Are you sick of living?”