The palace maid was crying so hard her makeup was a ruined mess. She stammered and sputtered for a long time, her face cycling through shades of white and red, utterly unable to cough up an answer.
Xu Junjun crossed her arms and watched her. She didn’t rush her, waiting until the maid’s face turned deathly pale and her skin was slick with cold sweat. Only then did she speak, calm and composed:
"It seems you don't intend to cooperate. Let's not waste each other's time. You can stay here and keep yourself tied up while you enjoy the exquisite sensation of the poison taking effect; I, however, will be taking my leave."
Chapter 179