No matter how much Murong Qingyan resisted, she was eventually forced to ingest Bone-Softening Powder by the burly men at Li Niang’s side. Once her strength faded, a few serving girls dressed her in revealing, gossamer-thin clothing that barely covered her most intimate parts. Li Niang then proceeded to apply heavy, low-quality rouge and powder, matching the look she wore herself.
Unable to move or resist, Murong Qingyan could do nothing but weep, the tears quickly smearing the makeup Li Niang had just applied.
"Try crying one more time, and see what happens. Do you think I’ve been too lenient with you? Let me tell you, you are going on that stage whether you want to or not. If you keep that funeral-like expression on your face, I’ll find a few beggars to take your virginity tonight. I’d rather lose the money than put up with this." Li Niang found Murong Qingyan’s face an omen of bad luck and began to threaten her.
Chapter 153