Chapter Seven: The Perils of Human Nature

General Zhou must have been taken aback upon seeing her, and the clever scheme of using Li to replace Tao was instantly conceived. Utilizing her to distract the Jibei Wangfu, the plan would ideally proceed smoothly; however, should it falter, the Jibei Wangfu would annihilate the Zhou family, and with the death of "Miss Zhou," another Miss Zhou could thereafter live in peace and comfort.

The guard was momentarily taken aback and said, "This dog is so fast..." With no time to pursue, he could only follow into the inner chamber

Jun Ke could only feel her teeth tingling and chilling; these ancient people truly made her experience what it meant to have "cold teeth".

Hurry up then," Cui Mo said impatiently, "Once we're done, we still have to escape!

First, I pressed the startled chick that was about to rise due to its alertness, signaling it, "I am fine."

This cold and indifferent dynasty must no longer treat human lives as mere grass, to be crushed underfoot

What a great plan

Why are you all talking so much nonsense!" Cui Mo stamped her foot, "People will soon arrive at the inner courtyard, hurry up and get this done properly!

Her fingers slowly moved down, resting at the side of her thigh, where there lay a hairpin she had quietly sharpened, its tip gleaming and sharp like a dagger. She made up her mind that if something unfortunate were to happen, she would no longer pretend to be faint; she would stab one eye if necessary, and if she could stab both, it would be a great gain.

A thought flashed through Jun Ke's mind; the scene from that day when someone attempted to kill the one-eyed chicken surged to the forefront of her memory. It seems that this group of people is finally ready to execute their plan. They have kept her confined all this time, all for this day.

There were people leaning down at m.hetushu.com, looking at her face, and after a while, one said: "Although she somewhat resembles a young lady, upon closer inspection, the differences are quite significant; she still needs to be refined."

Jun Ke felt the muscles in the guard's shoulder tense up, and she was extremely anxious. She had originally thought she would be abducted or something similar, but instead, they were heading towards the inner chamber. Could it be... In an instant, her mind flashed through the tragic cases of women often mentioned on television, causing her to feel a chill run through her body

At the moment the red cloth was draped, Junke made two movements

Just before reaching the inner chamber, she suddenly turned a corner and did not enter her room, but instead went into the small kitchen in the courtyard. The guard placed her on a large table. Jun Ke made an effort to relax her tense muscles, trying not to let anyone see that she was awake. She heard Cui Mo quietly say, "It's good that the dog has run away; it shouldn't have been here in the first place"

The long-standing cloud of suspicion has finally lifted today. It turns out that the Zhou family was determined to keep her confined here, merely to ensure that in the event of a scandal, she would take the fall for it

Cui Mo supported Jun Ke, and in that moment, she could not think of much else; it was better to faint, as it would save trouble. She made a gesture, and several guards lifted Jun Ke and headed towards the inner chamber. They still needed to catch the little chick. The little chick's sharp claws flicked, and it soared into the air, disappearing into the darkness like a flash of light.

Upon reflection, I feel somewhat more at ease; it seems that it is not the kind of matter she had imagined.

She suppressed her nausea, restrained her movements, and held back all the intense and resentful emotions deep within her amidst the cold sensations and fragmented sounds wwwhetushucom .com

Therefore, what Liu Xinglin provided was merely a common tonic. It is said that Junke would not faint or feel pain after drinking this sour plum soup; however, she is too fond of coolness, and her menstrual period is simply causing a fuss.

"This medicine is truly remarkable..." Cui Mo murmured, wondering what exactly was in that sour plum soup. The medicine was personally requested from Doctor Liu by the matron in the lady's chamber, claiming to suffer from frequent insomnia and seeking some sleep aid. It was said to be non-toxic, so how could it cause stomach pain

General Zhou commands the 100,000 Wang troops in northern Ji, yet harbors ulterior motives, colluding with the King of southern Lu, likely intending harm against the King of northern Ji. To this end, he secretly sent his daughter away, and the Zhou residence inexplicably lost its only biological daughter, which would inevitably attract the attention of the King of northern Ji's residence. Coincidentally, she traversed time and space and landed near the Zhou residence, presenting a face somewhat resembling that of Miss Zhou.

Thus it is said, "Someone patted Junke's face, 'This girl has made a tremendous contribution, sacrificing herself for the future noble consort, a death worthy of honor.'"

Once you are done, you will be the first favorite by the young lady's side. Someone laughed and said, "What is there to be afraid of? Once we finish, we can throw this girl into the inner chamber, then we will sneak out of the city and seek refuge with the young lady. The young lady is so favored by the Prince of Runan; in the future, if she changes her identity and secures a residence, who knows, she might even become a princess. By then, we will have endured it all.

The man's voice was powerful, resonating throughout the chaotic Zhou residence. Jun Ke was taken aback; no wonder General Zhou wanted to create a false young lady. The Ji Bei Wangfu was quite astute, as everyone in the entire residence had already figured it out. How could they allow a young lady to escape?

If I can escape today! Jun Ke listened to the crisp and subtle sound of the scissors, silently gritting her teeth and swearing in her heart: I must repay the Zhou family!

Sigh. Ultimately, this is a poor strategy. Someone lamented, "The general's plan to collaborate with the Prince of Lunan has been leaked. It seems that both the general and his wife are in grave danger tonight. Fortunately, the general is far-sighted; he had the young lady sent to the Lunan Prince's residence early on, ostensibly as a hostage, but in reality, it was to prevent the Zhou family from being wiped out if the plan failed. He wanted to leave a legacy for the Zhou family. Tonight, the Prince of Jibei indeed came to conduct a raid. Once this girl dies in place of the young lady, after a few years, if the young lady marries the Prince of Lunan and bears children, there may still be a chance for a comeback. If fortune smiles upon us, and the throne falls to the Prince of Lunan, our young lady might even become a favored concubine!

The second was a scream, "Cui Mo, my stomach hurts so much!" and then she fell backward with a thud

As a line of people took a step forward, a loud noise suddenly erupted beneath their feet

Closing her eyes brings a sense of panic; for many years, she has relied on her vision, able to see through the human skeleton and penetrate numerous obstacles. Now, she can only depend on her hearing

The movements on her face gradually slowed down, as someone cupped her face in their hands, looking at it like a craftsman examining their own creation, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "The time is tight, so this is all we can do..."

Suddenly, someone laughed and said: "Digger, bearer, and the one being carried, all belong to me!"

She, however, was unaware that the Liu family, known for its strict family discipline, enjoyed a prestigious reputation in the northern Hebei region. Frequently mingling with wealthy families, the elder of the Liu family valued their reputation and feared that his grandson might become entangled in the sordid intrigues often found within the inner chambers of affluent households, thus tarnishing their name. Therefore, he often admonished him, forbidding him from providing any inappropriate medicines to the women of the inner chambers.

That group of people laughed and joked, and someone stepped forward to remove Jun Ke's blindfold, prompting Jun Ke to quickly close his eyes

With abdominal pain and feeling weak, the moment she caught sight of those men, she realized that she could only rely on her wits rather than brute force. Rather than waiting for them to strike and render her unconscious, leaving her at their mercy, it would be better for her to feign unconsciousness while maintaining a clear awareness, so that she could find an opportunity to escape

Several people lifted Jun Ke with great effort, preparing to carry him to the inner chamber. Jun Ke contemplated whether to make a sudden move now or to wait until he was in the inner chamber to escape quietly. Would there still be time then

The sounds from outside the courtyard are growing increasingly closer, with faint cries of alarm and reprimands audible. Suddenly, a bright flash resembling fire lights up, casting a red hue across half of the azure sky. Immediately, someone shouts loudly: "In accordance with the decree of the Prince of Beiji, seize Zhou Yongzhou and his one hundred and thirteen relatives and family members who are plotting rebellion and treason. All individuals are to remain bound on the spot! Those who resist! Those who intrude www.hetushu.com.com! Those who attempt to escape! Kill without mercy!"

Jun Ke contemplated the gratitude of the Zhou family after saving the lady's life, and the intoxicating soup that continued to be sent even after their expressions of thanks. She wondered whether General Zhou's wife, despite the continuous gifts, had not come in person to express her gratitude due to genuine weakness or busyness, or if it was because of an inner guilt that made her reluctant to face her

The treachery of the human heart is far more perilous than mountains and rivers

Indifferent and selfish, treating human life as worthless, repaying kindness with resentment—this is the character of the scholar-official and noble class in the feudal era? Is this the true face of the ancient dynasties' ruthlessness?

She fainted quite decisively. Cui Mo instinctively supported her, momentarily taken aback. She was tasked with capturing Jun Ke, covering her with a red cloth, and taking advantage of her blindness to have the guards knock her out. Unexpectedly, Jun Ke fainted first.

Cui Mo stamped her foot and said in a low voice: "Hurry up!"

Be sure to be yourself, and never let others manipulate you

Regardless of whether she is innocent, regardless of whether she has been kind to me, regardless of whether she is also a life

There were faint sounds coming from all directions, as someone rummaged through the kitchen cabinet, retrieving the tools that had long been prepared. Someone was pinching her face, examining it closely, muttering: "The eyebrows are too far apart; trim some fine hairs to bring them closer together... The complexion is brighter than the young lady's; apply some egg white powder... The eyelids are so deep; use glue to stick them, pulling the ends upwards; the young lady's eyes are longer than hers..." As they spoke, their cold fingers moved across her skin, causing a ticklish sensation, while the faint smell of sticky egg white and various strange odors lingered at the tip of her nose. Junke silently endured. "The eyelids are so deep; use glue to stick them, pulling the ends upwards; the young lady's eyes are longer than hers..." As they spoke, their cold fingers moved across her skin, causing a ticklish sensation, while the faint smell of sticky egg white and various strange odors lingered at the tip of her nose. Junke silently endured.