Lin Tangyue's frost-bitten, purple fingers clutched desperately at the hem of Ruan Jiaojiao's skirt, and blood oozing from her palms stained the fabric: "I beg you..."
She suddenly broke into a violent fit of coughing, and bloody foam from between her fingers splattered onto Ruan Jiaojiao's embroidered shoes. "Those people won't let me go—only you can save me! You must still know something, don't you?! You must know! Please, tell me a little more! That way I can get my position as a palace official back! That way His Majesty won't think I'm useless!"
Ruan Jiaojiao merely glanced down at her with indifference. "I can't help you. If you came to see me just to talk about this, there's no need. I'm tired; please leave."
Chapter 157