Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
âVery well, then Iâll let everyone see just how fair you, the madam of a minister, truly are!â Wu Jinyan shouted coldly.
She untied her outer garment, revealing her skin that was partially visible beneath a sheer layer of fabric.
She rolled up her sleeves and said, âOn my hands, there are thirteen scars. They were inflicted by whipping with rattan, branding with hot iron, and piercing with steel needles.â
Then, she lifted the hem of her dress and continued, âOn my legs, there are seven wounds, two of which were caused by Wu Ruofeiâs dagger. They are so deep that the bones are visible, and the scars havenât healed yet. And on my bodyâ¦â
She intended to undress, but Su Yingxue quickly stopped her, saying, âSister, please donât do this!â
A womanâs reputation was of utmost importance, and if she undressed like this, her reputation would be completely ruined.
Wu Jinyan let go of Su Yingxueâs hand and stared at her with teary, bloodshot eyes. âYingxue, Iâm fine.â
Under Su Yingxueâs palm were her scars, and this made her hesitate.
Wu Jinyan was only wearing an undergarment, and her body was exposed to everyone. Visible to the naked eye were countless scars, causing the onlookers to gasp in shock.
Someone couldnât help but whisper, âThis is too cruel!â
âDoes Madam Wu still want to take her back? Will she even make it back alive?â
Madam Wu narrowed her eyes, a storm of darkness brewing within them.
Wu Ruofei couldnât contain her anger and cursed, âWu Jinyan, you have no shame! The Ministerâs Estate also has its reputation to uphold! Youâve tarnished Fatherâs reputation, and I swear Iâll kill you!â
If it werenât for her broken legs, she would have rushed forward and pressed Wu Jinyanâs head against a blade.
How could she dare to do something so disgraceful?
Wu Jinyan trembled all over, tears of hatred welling up in the corners of her eyes. âAs daughters of the Ministerâs Estate, what gives you the right to strike me?â
âJust because youâre a b*tch born to a despicable woman!â Wu Ruofei sneered with arrogance. She had always looked down upon Wu Jinyanâs lowly birth and felt that she didnât deserve any respect in her presence.
That was why she couldnât stand seeing her happy!
Wu Jinyan approached her, raised her hand high, and slapped her hard across the face.
âSmack!â
âWu Ruofei, you have no right to insult my mother! Despite her humble background, she is a kind-hearted woman. And what about you, with your noble birth? Youâre arrogant, extravagant, and disregarding human life. Youâre not worthy of being the legitimate daughter of the Ministerâs Estate!â
âSheâs not worthy, but are you?â Madam Wu pushed Wu Jinyan away, her eyes filled with contempt from head to toe. âWu Jinyan, even if the Ministerâs Estate treated you poorly, we have raised you for over a decade. But today, you dare to undress in public, shaming yourself and tarnishing the reputation of the Ministerâs Estate. Our Ministerâs Estate will not accept a daughter like you!â âThe Ministerâs Estate doesnât accept me?â Wu Jinyan laughed heartily. âPerfect! I also have no intention of returning to that filthy place. From this day forward, Wu Jinyan has no connection to the Ministerâs Estate. Madam Wu, thereâs no need for your hypocritical sympathy and to disturb the entire clinic!â
âJinyan, it is you who wants to sever ties with the Ministerâs Estate. I didnât force you. Our Ministerâs Estate is an esteemed and noble family. The children in our family are all exceptional individuals. You are truly unworthy of being a child of the Ministerâs Estate.â Madam Wuâs eyes were filled with cold disdain as she looked down on Wu Jinyan from head to toe.
Meanwhile, she embraced Wu Ruofei in her arms, treating her like a treasure.
âYou have no right to insult Yanâer!â
Su Hao hurriedly arrived, wearing his battle armor with an imposing presence. His brows exuded a sense of anger.
He took off his cloak and draped it over Wu Jinyan, embracing her frail body. âYanâer, donât be afraid..â