Determined to Eliminate Lily Bai

"It really did happen," Grace said.

"So, the marks on my face—was that really your doing?"

"Whether or not I caused those marks, I did save your life."

"So you admit it?" Cecilia Chen's gaze was sharp and aggressive.

"If Miss Sophie believes Ruby's words, there's nothing more I can say."

"You wretched thing! You'll do anything just to get close to the General!" Cecilia Chen, furious, raised her hand and slapped Grace across the face.

She was a third-rank Spirit Practitioner, not lacking in power.

That slap came with a gust of wind—if Grace couldn't dodge, she'd be lucky to survive, let alone stay sane.

This woman was truly vicious!

Grace had saved her life, and now, in the blink of an eye, she was either being framed or beaten to death!

All for a man—she’d thrown away her humanity!

Grace might not have any spiritual power, but she was still quick—she dodged easily.

Cecilia Chen clearly hadn’t expected her to dodge, and was stunned for a moment.

"Miss Sophie, this is a busy place! No matter what, I did save your life. Hitting me in broad daylight—aren’t you afraid the staff will say you’re ungrateful?" Grace’s tone was respectful, but carried a hint of boldness. "If word gets out, you’ll find it hard to get by in Danyang City."

"Hmph! You dare threaten me?" Cecilia Chen sneered.

"I’m not threatening you, Miss. I’m only looking out for you."

"Who do you think you are, looking out for me?" Cecilia Chen sneered. "You’re just a maid—even if I beat you to death right now, who would dare say a word?"

With that, she strode toward Grace.

Grace secretly readied her poisoned wrist arrow.

It looked like she really couldn’t stay in the General’s manor any longer.

Might as well knock them both out and make a run for it...

Just in case, she'd already mapped out her escape route.

She’d slip through the narrow alley behind the garden, cut across the forbidden courtyard, and dash to the wall—there was a tree with branches stretching past the manor’s boundary, so she could escape without going through the main gate.

...

Cecilia Chen stepped up to her, but instead of striking, she said, "Lily Bai, since you really did save my life, I'll give you a chance. If you can get the General to marry me, I'll let you stay by my side as his personal maid. How about it?"

In Cecilia Chen’s mind, Lily Bai might be a useless servant who couldn’t cultivate, but she was full of tricks.

Grace shook her head. "I’m a doctor, not a miracle worker. Besides, the General’s already driven me out of Cold Moon Pavilion—there’s nothing I can do!"

"Is it that you can't, or that you won't?" Cecilia Chen pressed.

"Both—I can't and I won't!" Grace met her gaze.

Cecilia Chen glared at her, eyes growing fiercer, then suddenly struck at her chest!

Today, the General actually kissed her!

He never showed interest in women before, but he kissed her!

Just thinking about it made her feel like she was being sliced to pieces inside!

Whether Lily Bai agreed to help her or not, she was determined to get rid of her today!

If Lily agreed, she'd wait a little longer to get rid of her.

If not, then Lily had to die right now!

If anyone was to blame, it was Lily Bai herself—she shouldn’t have tried to steal Cecilia Chen’s man!

Seeing Cecilia Chen channeling her spiritual power and aiming at her heart, Grace prepared to fire her wrist arrow.

At this distance, Cecilia Chen was as good as dead!