NFBE Chapter 472 Are you threatening me?
Chapter 472 Are you threatening me?
Old Feng walked into the hall panting, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and gave Yu Wan a disapproving look.
As he passed by her, he whispered, "Girl, you owe me a huge favor."
Yu Wan smiled and gave a look that she remembered.
Old Feng bowed and made a gesture of respect to the county magistrate above.
The magistrate asked, "Manager of Chunshui Pavilion, is this the doctor you invited?"
Yu Wan nodded with a smile, "That's right, please let him give it a try, Magistrate."
The magistrate felt uneasy about Old Man Feng's appearance, but with everyone watching, he couldn't do anything underhanded, so he figured it wouldn't hurt to let him try.
The magistrate nodded. "Let him try."
Yu Wan then briefly explained the whole story to Old Man Feng.
Upon hearing this, Old Man Feng became interested. He stroked his beard, stroking up to Sun San Niang and reaching out for the jar of Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream.
Sun San Niang was still somewhat hesitant.
She clutched the jar tightly, her eyes filled with wariness.
When Old Man Feng saw her face, a hint of pity flashed in his eyes. He said, "You've suffered, you've really suffered. I have a way to heal your face, young lady. It won't leave a deep scar."
Upon hearing this, Sun San Niang's eyes lit up with joy, "Really? Really?"
Old Feng stroked his beard. "I never lie."
Sun San Niang bit her lip, and thinking of her current face, she steeled her heart and slowly handed over the jar.
She had already seen doctors, but they all said there was no cure. Although she still suspected the owner of Chunshui Pavilion, she had no other choice but to try anything.
Old Feng took it, first bringing it to his nose, then closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, sniffing it carefully, his brows furrowing slightly.
Then, he took out a row of silver needles of different lengths and thicknesses from his medicine box, picked one out, and slowly inserted it into the ointment.
The silver needle remained in the ointment for a moment, and when it was removed, the tip of the needle showed a faint bluish-black tinge.
Old Man Feng's expression changed slightly. He changed to another silver needle and repeated the action. This time, the bluish-black color became more obvious.
"This Jade Skin Cream is poisonous," Old Man Feng said in a deep voice.
Everyone was shocked, and Sun San Niang stared wide-eyed at Old Man Feng in disbelief, "Are you telling the truth? What kind of poison is this?"
Old Feng did not answer immediately. Instead, he rummaged through his medicine box and found a small glass bottle. He opened the bottle and poured out some white powder onto the ointment.
In an instant, the Jade Skin Cream began to sizzle, and a pungent odor filled the air.
"It's skin-corroding powder. This stuff is colorless and odorless, and when mixed into the Jade Skin Cream, it goes completely undetected. As the application increases, the toxins seep into the skin, causing it to ulcerate and swell," Old Man Feng explained.
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Sun Sanniang's eyes. "Who on earth wants to harm me?!"
Sun San Niang understood perfectly well at that moment.
It wasn't that Chunshuige bought inferior or counterfeit goods, but rather that only her bottle was laced with poison.
Others used it to moisturize their skin, but for her, it caused disfigurement.
Sun San Niang's legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground, wanting to cry but not daring to cry out loud.
Yu Wan's expression was also not good.
She looked at Sun San Niang and asked softly, "Sun San Niang, think carefully again. Have you offended anyone recently? Could someone have poisoned the Jade Skin Ointment to get revenge on you?"
Sun San Niang looked up in a daze.
Upon meeting Shang Yuwan's gaze, she seemed to realize something, and her face turned pale.
"It's...it's Lin Yueniang! It must be her!"
The county magistrate, seated at the head of the table, frowned: "Sun San Niang, are you still going to sue the owner of Chun Shui Ge?"
"If you want to sue someone else, you need to provide evidence."
Sun San Niang's train of thought was interrupted, and she hesitated before glancing at Yu Wan. "No, I won't sue the owner of Chunshui Pavilion. The owner of Chunshui Pavilion should also be a victim in this matter..."
The magistrate nodded. "Then do you intend to sue others?"
Sun San Niang subconsciously wanted to nod, but then she thought of something and shut her mouth, shaking her head.
The magistrate said, "In that case, you may all leave. I have other cases to hear."
"Yes." Yu Wan bowed and pulled Sun San Niang aside as she got up to leave.
Sun San Niang did not refuse. She stood up with Yu Wan by the hand and left the county government office with her.
As they left the county government office, the sun was high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight shone down on them without any obstruction.
But Sun San Niang felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar, the chill in her heart dispelling the summer heat.
Her steps were unsteady, her expression dazed, and she followed behind Yu Wan like someone who had lost their soul.
Yu Wan noticed Sun San Niang's unusual behavior and stopped in her tracks.
Sun San Niang suddenly knelt down before Yu Wan, pleading, "Please, Master, help me!"
Yu Wan looked down at Sun San Niang, who had suddenly knelt down, her voice devoid of emotion, "Why do you think I would help you? You wronged Chun Shui Ge and almost ruined my business."
Sun San Niang raised her head, a hint of guilt in her eyes.
She lowered her eyes, her voice soft yet clear, "I became like this because I used the Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream from Chunshui Pavilion. Once this is spread, who will dare to use anything from Chunshui Pavilion?"
Yu Wan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "Are you threatening me?"
“I have no power to retaliate against those who harmed me, so I can only bully them this once,” Sun San Niang said in a low voice. “This matter is easy for you.”
"Isn't that right, Madam Vice Minister?"
Yu Wan was genuinely surprised this time.
Therefore, Sun San Niang knew who she was.
Knowing who she is, yet still daring to sue her in court, that certainly takes some guts.
In this city of Shengjing, there are probably very few people who would dare to fight against overwhelming odds.
Yu Wan gestured to Xi Zhu to help Sun San Niang up, "This is not the place to talk, come with me."
Old Feng had other matters to attend to at Huichuntang, so he didn't leave with Yu Wan.
Yu Wan brought Sun San Niang back to Chunshui Pavilion directly.
On the second floor, Xizhu poured a cup of hot tea for Sun Sanniang, then put down the teapot and stepped aside.
Yu Wan said, "Madam Sun's face is pale. Have some hot tea to warm yourself up."
With trembling hands, Sun San Niang picked up the teacup, took a small sip of hot tea, and felt the warmth spread through her stomach, but the fear and resentment in her heart did not diminish in the slightest.
She put down her teacup, took a deep breath, and looked up at Yu Wan.
"I am from Hongxiufang."
Hongxiufang was the largest brothel in Shengjing City.
Yu Wan looked at her and smiled, "I know."
After meeting Sun San Niang at the county government office, Yu Wan instructed Xi Zhu to send someone to investigate Sun San Niang's background while she was looking for Old Man Feng.
Sun San Niang was not surprised to hear this, she just smiled bitterly and continued to speak to herself:
“I used to be the top courtesan at Hongxiufang, but two months ago Lin Yueniang came to Hongxiufang. She has a beautiful appearance and is even more cunning. She quickly won over many high-ranking officials and nobles. Those customers who used to fawn over me have gradually been taken away by her.”
Sun San Niang clenched her fists, her eyes filled with resentment and anger. "Of course I was resentful, and I went to great lengths to snatch her back. That's how we became mortal enemies."
"If anyone hates me the most and wishes I were disfigured, it would be Lin Yueniang."