Chapter 83: Plan Before Action: The Empress's Scheme
“In Father’s eyes, there is no such thing as affection, only utility. No matter how well he is treating you now, he is only thinking of using you. Do you understand?” explained Ye Jiuge.
She had not wished to teach Ye Ruyi this lesson so soon. However, recent events had demonstrated how sinister the people in the Ye Residence really were—they would not even spare a child. Instead of allowing Ye Ruyi to die ignorantly, she might as well help her mature sooner rather than later so she could find a way to protect herself. If not, Ye Yuxuan would foolishly sell her off.
Fifth Concubine felt that such dark things should not be said to her daughter and was about to advise Ye Jiuge against it. However, Ye Ruyi nodded her head forcefully and said, “I know. Father only wants me to help him produce pills.”
Although Ye Ruyi was still young, she’d endured hardships while growing up. Furthermore, she had lived through a terrifying kidnapping, so her mind was maturing early. Already, she understood when someone was being genuine with her and when they were putting up an act.
“Good sister, you just need to know this in your heart. Do not reveal even the tiniest bit in front of Father. If not, what happened to Eldest Sister today will be your fate tomorrow.” Ye Jiuge intentionally placed her terrifying swollen pig head in front of Ye Ruyi.
“Eldest Sister, is it excruciating?” Ye Ruyi sniffled as her eyes brimmed with tears. She looked as though she wanted to touch Ye Jiuge’s face but did not dare.
“It’s alright. It doesn’t hurt now.” When Ye Jiuge saw that she had made the young lady cry, she felt terrible about it.
“Oh, I have made some medicine for you. Take a look and see if you can use it.” Ye Ruyi turned and took out a small jade bottle from the giftbox on the table. Slightly bashfully, she said, “This was my first time producing medicine. I am not sure if it will be effective.”
“Sure, I will test it out.”