Chapter 8

Madam Linglong lowered her head and glanced at Zian who lay on the ground. “I didn’t think she would be able to come up with such a grand scheme and kept all of us in the dark,” she said in spite.

At this moment, Xia Wan’er rushed out. As a maiden from the harem, she was not allowed to go outside. She had only just heard a report from a servant that Xia Zian had refused to get into the bridal sedan and had kicked up a huge fuss in front of the Prime Minister’s mansion gate. As a result, the Crown Prince was humiliated.

Xia Wan’er rushed out angrily and saw Zian slumped on the ground. She charged forward without hesitating as hate filled her heart. She jumped on Zian and slapped her repeatedly.

However, before Xia Wan’er could fully vent her anger, Zian suddenly opened her eyes just as another slap was about to land on her. She mustered up all her strength to throw Wan’er to the right before she bit Wan’er’s ear. She bit Wan’er so hard that her body began to shiver but she refused to let go.

Blood trickled down from the corners of Zian’s lips as Xia Wan’er screamed. She kicked and hit Zian with her hands and legs, but Zian did not relent.

Madam Linglong shook in anger when she saw this. “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get her away!” She ordered her servants as she pointed angrily at Zian.

Finally, Zian was dragged away by a few servants. Madam Linglong slapped her a few times before her hands grew numb.

Blood flowed from Zian’s lips. However, she did not seem to care. Instead, she laughed. “Hit me all you want! You forced me into a corner. Let’s hold onto each other and die together. Don’t even think about living.”

Prime Minister Xia was livid when he saw Xia Zian’s arrogance. “You’ll go to the ancestral memorial tablets and kneel immediately. You’re not allowed to leave without my permission or until the decree from the Empress arrives.”

Zian lifted her head. A cold and stubborn light could be seen in her narrowed eyes. Blood was trickling down her forehead. It was a horrible sight to behold.

A few old female servants were about to drag her away when she spat icily, “Don’t you dare touch me!”

The old female servants were frightened by her unexpected display of ferociousness and lost their courage to step forward.

Zian smirked and stared at Prime Minister Xia with malice. “Someday, I’ll make you pay for everything you’ve done!” Once she said her piece, she dragged her wounded body and limped into the temple.

Droplets of blood formed cherry apple trees in Zian’s wake. Her fragile figure was straight as she walked and her hands were tightly clenched at the sides. She felt a prick of pain in her heart. She knew this was the lingering feeling from the previous owner of the body who had always craved fatherly love. It was just unfortunate that she did not receive it even after she died.

Xia Zian would exact revenge for the previous owner of this body.

Prime Minister Xia was currently in a daze. The look in Zian’s eyes had frightened him and caused him to panic.

A servant helped Xia Wan’er back to her room. If Zian had put in any more force, she would have bitten her ear off. She hated Zian. She hated her so much she wished she could chop Zian into pieces.

The Old Madam opened her eyes as her eyes flashed viciously like a poisonous snake. “Listen carefully. The Empress will definitely question her. If she returns from the palace alive, you’ll go to the palace and inform the Empress that the b*tch has died from chronic illness after three days. That way, the Empress will understand your intention.”

“Yes, I understand.” That’s right, the palace would need at least one person to take the blame to assuage their anger. If she dies, the Empress’ anger will fade.

Zian knelt before the ancestral memorial tablets, staring at each and every tablet. The tablets seemed to look down at her arrogantly.

“Wait for it. Watch how I overturn the entire Xia family and avenge the deceased Xia Zian,” Zian muttered to herself. She had spoken ruthlessly and resolutely. Her voice brooked no argument.

Zian twisted the Soul Command Ring on her finger. She had come here without a physical form, how did the Soul Command Ring arrive with her? No matter how she thought about it, she remained puzzled.

In fact, Zian could have retaliated today. However, she knew it was not the right thing to do for now. Her current strength was still insufficient for her to contend with the Prime Minister’s mansion. She had one more obstacle today so she had to remain strong. Most importantly, she would have to use her Soul Command Ring and her medical skills.