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nEldest Sister, Why Did You Harm Me?

n“Xiao Wu

/Xiao Qi greets our Eldest Sister.”

nGu Qin’er and Gu Si’er entered gracefully, the former showing respect and the latter offering a perfunctory greeting to Gu Qingluan.

nGu Qingluan sat behind the desk, her head bowed as she brewed tea.

nInside the room, only the gentle and pleasant sound of flowing water could be heard.

nGu Si’er couldn’t contain her curiosity any longer and asked, “Eldest Sister, what kind of tea are you brewing? It smells so good!”

nAs she spoke, she stood up and naturally walked towards Gu Qingluan.

nGu Qingluan was in the midst of rinsing the teacups with boiling water, and the steam wafted up, veiling her face in a hazy mist.

nGu Si ‘er couldn’t see her expression clearly. She only felt that this quiet and beautiful woman was very different from the good-for-nothing in her memories.

nIf this face were to be injured, could she still maintain such composure?

nA mischievous expression flickered in her eyes, and as she approached Gu Qingluan, she pretended to stumble, throwing herself towards Gu Qingluan.

n“Ah!”

nGu Qin’er gasped, covering her mouth. “Be careful!”

nThe corners of Gu Qingluan’s mouth curled up in a mocking smile. With a flick of her wrist, she quickly feigned a dodge to the side.

nThe scalding water from the cup flew out, splashing directly onto Gu Si’er’s face.

n“Ah! My face!” Gu Si’er screamed.

nShe tumbled into the spot where Gu Qingluan had been sitting, causing the table to overturn.

nItems on the table clattered to the ground, and scalding water splashed onto her body.

nGu Si’er suffered a second blow, and her screams echoed through the room.

n“Master, what happened?”

nQian Xi and Qian Huan rushed in upon hearing the chaotic noise, their worried eyes scanning the room for Gu Qingluan.

n“I’m fine. Xiao Qi just tripped and knocked over the table. Go and fetch a doctor to check on her.”

nQian Xi glanced disapprovingly at the girl writhing on the floor before turning to seek assistance.

nGu Qingluan snapped out of her shock and hurried over to support her sister. “Qin’er, Qin’er, how are you?”

n“It hurts! Sister, it hurts! Is my face ruined? Waaah…”

n“Ah! Qin’er, your face…” Gu Qingluan saw her sister’s face clearly and couldn’t help but gasp in horror.

nGu Qin’er’s once smooth and fair complexion had become red, swollen, and pale from the scalding water. She sobbed and wailed, resembling a disfigured pigskin scalded by boiling water.

nHer beautiful face had been cruelly marred, turning her into a grotesque figure.

nGu Qin’er felt a fiery pain on her face. Originally, she had clung to a glimmer of hope, but seeing Gu Qingluan’s reaction, she realized she had been disfigured. She burst into loud sobs and tears.

nShe covered her face with one hand and angrily pointed at Gu Qingluan with the other. “Eldest sister, why did you harm me?”

nGu Qingluan stood nearby and calmly retorted, “Miss Qi, please refrain from making baseless accusations. I was peacefully brewing tea in my own room. How could I have harmed you?”

n“It was you who splashed hot water on my face!” Gu Si’er screamed.

nYes, it was her!

nShe saw it with her own eyes!

nGu Qingluan remained calm. “Why would I do such a thing to you?”

n“You…” Gu Si’er was at a loss for words.

n“I will tell Father and Mother and let them seek justice for me!”

nUnable to argue with Gu Qingluan, she could only mention Gu Zhicheng and Wang Shi.

nSince she could not win against Gu Qingluan, she could only pull out Gu Zhicheng and Madam Wang.

n“Fifth Older Sister, you have to testify for me!”

nGu Qin’er calmly looked at Gu Qingluan, feeling somewhat hesitant.

nGu Si’er was swayed by Wang Shi’s words and was eager to take action without fully understanding Gu Qingluan’s background. But Gu Qin’er wasn’t that foolish.

nGu Qingluan’s return this time was quite mysterious, and Gu Qin’er hadn’t intended to act so soon.

nHowever, this was indeed an opportunity.

nGu Qin’er pursed her lips and remained silent.

nIn less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Wang Shi arrived with a group of people in a flurry.

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