The woman grinding the herbs remained unmoved, as if she hadn’t heard a thing. It was only when a dagger came to rest against her neck and a man in black appeared before her that she paused her work for a brief moment.
A flash of exasperation crossed her face. "Put the blade away," she said coolly. "Don't be a fool."
The man, his face obscured by a black mask, spoke in a slightly raspy voice: "A mere woman dares to cross the Xia Family Pharmacy? I’m giving you three days to clear out of Zhenyao Pavilion. Otherwise, don't blame the Xia family for being ruthless to a delicate flower!"
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