Of course, she couldn't say what was on her mind. If she did, the person in front of her would tear her to pieces right away.
Helpless, she could only say, "You've tied me up like this. I can't do anything on my own."
Concubine Rui pursed her lips. After a moment's thought, she realized it made sense.
So, she walked around to the other side and was about to untie the ropes.
But it was just this one moment of carelessness. Taking advantage of her full - concentration, Shi Muyuan punched her.
Concubine Rui was used to a pampered life. Suddenly receiving such a powerful blow, she was dazed for a long time.
By the time she came to her senses, Shi Muyuan had already stood up and launched a second attack.
This time, even though Concubine Rui was prepared, she still suffered a heavy impact.
She felt dizzy. Looking at the energetic woman not far away, a fierce look flashed in her eyes.
"How can you still be so full of energy? Didn't I already ask the King of the Western Regions to put a Gu worm on you?"
"Oh? Do you mean this little thing?"
As she spoke, a dead Gu worm lay quietly in Shi Muyuan's hand.
Her disdainful look completely enraged the concubine.
"How could you break free? It should have only been me who was unaffected. How on earth did you do it? I've been secretly watching your every move. You shouldn't have had the chance."
She had worked so hard to lay such a big trap, but now it seemed that she was just a laughingstock. How could she accept this?
"You! How did you do it?"
Shi Muyuan rolled her eyes and took out a sachet from her body.
"Do you think I came here unprepared? Since I knew I'd meet such a dangerous person, the divine doctor had already come up with a way for me. It seems that this sachet is really effective. The Gu worm died soon after it got close to me. If we mass - produce it in the future, we can definitely make a fortune."
She had already started to make plans in her mind, thinking about how to make more profit from this sachet.
Concubine Rui on the other side stamped her feet in anger. "Impossible. That Gu worm was made by him with all his life's efforts. How could that old thing, Sanqi, break it so easily?"
"It seems you don't know the divine doctor at all. He's been called the divine doctor by the world. Do you think he has no tricks up his sleeve? They're just some little bugs. It's easy to get rid of them."
She casually threw the Gu worm on the ground and stepped on it.
"This kind of thing that can't see the light is just like you. You've been lurking in the dark for so long and done so many things. You must be very tired, right?"
Although there was a smile on her lips, her tone sent shivers down one's spine.
Hearing her description, Concubine Rui wished she could rush over and kill her right away. But even if she raised the knife in her hand, she had to put it down.
It was just because she couldn't beat this woman at all.
Just when she was wondering what to do, a voice came from outside.
"I've just hunted some wild game. Come out and eat. Even if it doesn't suit your taste, just bear it."
The familiar voice was like a savior to Concubine Rui. She stumbled out.
"Your Highness, help me quickly. That woman somehow broke free from the ropes just now. And she wasn't controlled by the Gu worm. She must have followed us with an ulterior motive."
The King of the Western Regions wasn't surprised by her state. He reached out his hand to gently tidy up her hair and slightly curled his lips. "What are you afraid of, Concubine? Can't we two handle one woman? Besides, my Gu worm can't be easily dealt with. That Gu worm has a spiritual connection with me. No one can break it."
Seeing that he didn't believe her, Concubine Rui could only pull him inside to show him the truth.
"I knew you wouldn't believe me. Come in with me. When you see the truth, you'll regret what you just said."
Just as the two of them walked in, something surprising happened to Concubine Rui.
The woman who had just punched and kicked her was now lying on the ground obediently, with her hands tied.
She stared in disbelief and didn't know what to say for a moment.
The King of the Western Regions immediately got angry. Anyway, there was only himself here. Concubine Rui only had some petty tricks and couldn't make any waves in front of him.
He slapped her. "Do you think I'm idle, Concubine? It took me so much effort to bring you here. There are so many pursuers behind us, yet you waste your energy on such unimportant things. In front of me, you'd better put away your tricks. I never believe others easily."
Concubine Rui covered her face aggrievedly.
"I really didn't lie to you. She really attacked me just now. Isn't the mark on my face enough to prove it?"
She showed the other half of her face. She remembered that Shi Muyuan had hit this side of her face.
But this time, she received an even harder slap.
"I'm not blind. Do you think you can deceive me with such petty tricks? It's so vulgar."
"Can't you see such an obvious mark? She really attacked me just now, Your Highness. I've given up so much just to be with you. How could I lie to you?"
"Some things are really hard to say. Everyone inside and outside the palace knows what kind of person you are. Even when you say you've reformed, no one believes you."
Concubine Rui couldn't believe that he couldn't see such an obvious fist mark. She took out the mirror she carried with her and took a look. Only then did she realize that she had been tricked by Shi Muyuan.
Her face was clean. If she hadn't really felt the pain, she would have thought it was all an illusion.
This woman was really vicious and scheming.
She hadn't expected that she would have such a trick up her sleeve. Looking at the angry King of the Western Regions, she knew that she had to appease this master first. Otherwise, she might not even be able to get out of this place.
"Maybe I was just too tired just now, so I had an illusion. Your Highness, I was wrong. I shouldn't have made such a big deal out of it. It's only natural for you to be angry with me."
It had to be said that Concubine Rui really knew how to handle men. With just a few words, she easily shifted all the blame to the man and made him feel guilty.
The King of the Western Regions was no exception.
He opened his mouth and regretted it. "I'm sorry. I really hit you too hard just now. I've brought some medicine. Let me apply it to you outside."