Chapter 940: Not Willing to Cry
The weather grew increasingly sweltering. Out of consideration for the servants, the Madam of the Tang Estate instructed the Medicine Hall to brew a summer-relief decoction. She feared the intense heat might claim lives; if someone passed out and went unnoticed, it could easily prove fatal.
The medicine was overwhelmingly bitter. Yunxiang pinned Yu Hongjin down and forced a bowl of it down her throat, which the girl choked back while pinching her nose.
"You cannot drink wine after taking this medicine."
"What?!"
Yu Hongjin was overcome with immense regret, but it was too late. The decoction was already in her stomach.
She hurriedly pleaded, "Sister Yun, I'm not afraid of the heat. I didn't need to drink it!"
"You've already drunk it," Yunxiang replied calmly. "You are forbidden from touching wine for the next two days."
Yu Hongjin instantly threw a tantrum, rolling around on the floor.
"No, no! I want to drink! I have to drink!"