There was no mistaking it, that the woman defending the child was his handmaid, Chunhua. There were bruise marks on her elbows and knees and evident cuts on her wrists from the sharp chains.
Shao Yŭxuān gave her an incredulous stare, "stupid woman." He rested both hands at his sides, staring down at Chunhua who could hardly stand on her knees.
"Even if, I distribute the antidote to everyone here, you've taken so much that it'll be impossible for you to survive! Do you think saving them makes you better than me? Is that what you all think?!" His thunderous voice made all the women huddle together, afraid of the master's wrath.
Mei Deng pinched his chin, carefully analysing the situation before him, 'wasn't I told that Chunhua committed suicide? First of all, isn't she meant to be in the palace now? Then... how come she's here?'
