CHAPTER 364 (1): PANIC IN FACE OF IMPENDING DANGER
Tan Ge was already apprehensive about anything that Xie Yun wanted to give her, but she didnât have a choice in the matter. Forced to stand up, she watched as Xie Yun retrieved a small, white porcelain bottle from his sleeve.
Xie Yun raised his right hand and hooked it around her slender waist. As he pulled her closer, the fresh fragrance of a woman wafted into his nose, and he smilingly whispered into her ear. âTan Ge, do you know what this Prince wants to give you?â
His warm breath brushing past Tan Geâs ear made her uncomfortable, but she didnât dare to push him away. Commandery Prince Xie puts on a gentle facade in public, but is truly terrifying in private.
âThis servant doesnât want to know, nor does this servant want it.â Tan Ge vehemently shook her head, her voice quivering as fear swelled in her heart.
11 pm tomorrow will be my final deadline. I already expected him to come looking for me.
Xie Yunâs hand slowly wandered upwards from her waist, and he carefully stroked her smooth face. âThis face of yours is fair and rosy. You could have been one of Beiminâs three great beauties, but what is the point of being beautiful if the Tan Residence has lost its former glory?â
He then let go of her and opened the white porcelain bottle, causing the scent of medicinal herbs to assail Tan Geâs nostrils. Unfortunately, she didnât have any knowledge of medicine, and couldnât tell what the powder in the bottle was.
The corners of Xie Yunâs mouth lifted as he slid Tan Geâs sleeve up her left arm.
Tan Ge recoiled and looked at Xie Yun in fright. Itâs the first time my arm is being seen by a man.
âTan Ge, inform this Prince of your choice later.â Xie Yun gently smiled before pouring a bit of the bottleâs contents on her arm.
The white medicinal powder quickly dissolved, initially causing a burning sensation until, to Tan Geâs horror, it actually began to sear at her skin.
Tan Ge almost cried out in pain. She endured the pain and watched as her originally smooth skin festered. This is medicinal powder that is used to disfigure people!
Xie Yun kept the white porcelain bottle before smiling at her. âScream if itâs painful. Why do you have to hold it in? Pouring it on your arm is just a small gift. If you want a large present, this Prince wonât be stingy. Tan Ge, have you thought over what you want to do?â
Beads of cold sweat broke out on her forehead as agony, pain, resentment, and despair flashed past her eyes.
âTan Ge, donât think that your death will solve everything. There are numerous lives in the Tan Residence that are counting on you.â
Tan Ge was currently regretting that she went out with Cui-er that day. If we hadnât gone out, we probably wouldnât have met Xie Yun. He might have saved us from those thugs, but heâs pushed me into another abyss.
âCommandery Prince Xie, why did you seek me out specifically? Why the Tan Residence? Tan Ge no longer bothered to refer to herself as âthis servantâ.
âBlame yourself for being beautiful. Blame yourself for being smart. And above all, blame yourself for resembling Su Xi-er in some aspects.â Xie Yun slowly said.
Tan Ge was stunned. Su Xi-er is calm, clever, and understands the big picture. Did Commandery Prince Xie look for me because he felt that my personality resembles Su Xi-erâs?
âKeep the medicine and carry out the plan. As long as you do what youâre supposed to, this Prince wonât blame you even if it fails. However, donât blame this Prince for being heartless if you refuse to act.â Xie Yun warned as he pulled her sleeve back down.
âThe weather is cold; you should wear more to keep yourself warm.â He gently patted the top of her head and left the Imperial Library.
Xie Yun knew that Tan Ge had tacitly agreed when she didnât refuse him. This kind of harmless woman will make everyone lower their guards, and it will make it easier when she makes a move.
As he left, Xie Yun glanced at Su Xi-erâs room. Such a clever beauty may not be around anymore tomorrow.