Chapter 37

Eldest Sister, Why Did You Harm Me?

Xiao Wu/Xiao Qi greets our Eldest Sister.

Gu Qiner and Gu Sier entered gracefully, the former showing respect and the latter offering a perfunctory greeting to Gu Qingluan.

Gu Qingluan sat behind the desk, her head bowed as she brewed tea.

Inside the room, only the gentle and pleasant sound of flowing water could be heard.

Gu Sier couldnt contain her curiosity any longer and asked, Eldest Sister, what kind of tea are you brewing? It smells so good!

As she spoke, she stood up and naturally walked towards Gu Qingluan.

Gu Qingluan was in the midst of rinsing the teacups with boiling water, and the steam wafted up, veiling her face in a hazy mist.

Gu Si er couldnt see her expression clearly. She only felt that this quiet and beautiful woman was very different from the good-for-nothing in her memories.

If this face were to be injured, could she still maintain such composure?

A mischievous expression flickered in her eyes, and as she approached Gu Qingluan, she pretended to stumble, throwing herself towards Gu Qingluan.

Ah!

Gu Qiner gasped, covering her mouth. Be careful!

The corners of Gu Qingluans mouth curled up in a mocking smile. With a flick of her wrist, she quickly feigned a dodge to the side.

The scalding water from the cup flew out, splas.h.i.+ng directly onto Gu Siers face.

Ah! My face! Gu Sier screamed.

She tumbled into the spot where Gu Qingluan had been sitting, causing the table to overturn.

Items on the table clattered to the ground, and scalding water splashed onto her body.

Gu Sier suffered a second blow, and her screams echoed through the room.

Master, what happened?

Qian Xi and Qian Huan rushed in upon hearing the chaotic noise, their worried eyes scanning the room for Gu Qingluan.

Im fine. Xiao Qi just tripped and knocked over the table. Go and fetch a doctor to check on her.

Qian Xi glanced disapprovingly at the girl writhing on the floor before turning to seek a.s.sistance.

Gu Qingluan snapped out of her shock and hurried over to support her sister. Qiner, Qiner, how are you?

It hurts! Sister, it hurts! Is my face ruined? Waaah

Ah! Qiner, your face Gu Qingluan saw her sisters face clearly and couldnt help but gasp in horror.

Gu Qiners once smooth and fair complexion had become red, swollen, and pale from the scalding water. She sobbed and wailed, resembling a disfigured pigskin scalded by boiling water.

Her beautiful face had been cruelly marred, turning her into a grotesque figure.

Gu Qiner felt a fiery pain on her face. Originally, she had clung to a glimmer of hope, but seeing Gu Qingluans reaction, she realized she had been disfigured. She burst into loud sobs and tears.

She covered her face with one hand and angrily pointed at Gu Qingluan with the other. Eldest sister, why did you harm me?

Gu Qingluan stood nearby and calmly retorted, Miss Qi, please refrain from making baseless accusations. I was peacefully brewing tea in my own room. How could I have harmed you?

It was you who splashed hot water on my face! Gu Sier screamed.

Yes, it was her!

She saw it with her own eyes!

Gu Qingluan remained calm. Why would I do such a thing to you?

You Gu Sier was at a loss for words.

I will tell Father and Mother and let them seek justice for me!

Unable to argue with Gu Qingluan, she could only mention Gu Zhicheng and w.a.n.g s.h.i.+.

Since she could not win against Gu Qingluan, she could only pull out Gu Zhicheng and Madam w.a.n.g.

Fifth Older Sister, you have to testify for me!

Gu Qiner calmly looked at Gu Qingluan, feeling somewhat hesitant.

Gu Sier was swayed by w.a.n.g s.h.i.+s words and was eager to take action without fully understanding Gu Qingluans background. But Gu Qiner wasnt that foolish.

Gu Qingluans return this time was quite mysterious, and Gu Qiner hadnt intended to act so soon.

However, this was indeed an opportunity.

Gu Qiner pursed her lips and remained silent.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ arrived with a group of people in a flurry.