Chapter 124
A few days later, Shen Tang received a message from the Empire that envoys were coming to escort her back to the Imperial Palace.
Shen Tang almost cursed her father. These bastards had just sent assassins after her, and now they’re suddenly kind enough to bring her back to the palace?
In the past, Shen Tang might have thought the Imperial Palace still had some affection for her original self. Now, she’s certain it’s a trap. Who knows what dirty tricks they have in store for her!
Shen Li looked at Shen Tang’s bruised and swollen face, and gently explained, “I heard that a month from now is Princess Qingli’s coronation ceremony. The palace suddenly sending people to fetch you back must be related to that p>
The leading lady’s coronation ceremony, inviting her to attend?
Ha.
The two of them hate each other so much that they wish to strangle one another. Did the leading lady get kicked by a donkey, inviting such bad luck to such an important occasion?
“My relationship with Shen Qingli is terrible. Calling me back, she must want to make a fool of me!” Shen Tang gritted her teeth. “Just tell them I’m too ill to see anyone, and help me get rid of those envoys outside p>
“Alright, you rest well. I’ll go set them straight p>
After Shen Li went out, he said to the envoys in the courtyard, “The Female Master caught a cold recently, not fit to see anyone. The matter of returning to the Imperial City can be discussed later p>
The envoys looked at the house, with mocking expressions.
“A cold? I heard she was feeding stray pups in the city this morning, and as soon as we came over, she caught a cold and can’t see anyone p>
Shen Li smiled, “Illness can strike like a mountain. She took a stroll outside in the morning and fell ill by noon p>
A tall and lean envoy said sarcastically, “Ha, pretending and full of lies. I say she’s not sick but scared to come out and see people p>
“That’s right, Shen Tang can’t compare to Princess Shen Qingli in looks or talent. I heard she got uglier and fatter after returning from the polluted lands, like a disgusting big-bellied woman p>
“They say her face is covered in pus-filled acne, looking as horrible as a ghost, just revolting to look at p>
“His Majesty and the Queen both find her unlucky, wishing she’d die in the polluted lands, as if she never existed p>
“Hahaha… this ugly freak must be scared to come out and see people p>
When Xiao Jin came over, he heard their mocking laughter, and his handsome face turned immediately grim.
He strode forward and punched the most insolent laughing envoy in the face, sending him flying several meters away, his voice icy to the extreme, “Ugly freak? If anyone dares to say another word, I’ll smash your face p>
The envoy was covered in blood, his lower face’s bones shattered, no longer feeling anything.
He screamed in fear, like a wailing ghost, “Ah! My face p>
Xiao Jin flexed his fingers and sneered, “Oh my, where did this ugly freak come from, looking like a ghost, really making me sick p>
His cold golden eyes swept over the other pale-faced envoys, cracking his knuckles, he smirked icily, “And you guys, if you dare say another word, I’ll turn you all into ugly freaks too p>
The envoys were so scared that their legs went weak and couldn’t utter a word.
Shen Tang had been watching the commotion outside through a system map. She didn’t expect Xiao Jin to act so directly, surprising her, but then she remembered the ridiculing words of the envoys and her face darkened.
If the palace was sincerely inviting her back, these envoys wouldn’t dare disrespect her; they would at least pretend to be respectful.
But they were utterly unrestrained, as if treating her like dirt that anyone could trample on.
Shen Tang was further convinced that the palace had planned a trap for her.
However, it seemed the people in the Imperial City still thought of her original self as fat and ugly, not knowing she had already become more beautiful.
Shen Tang touched her smooth cheek, suddenly inspired, and guessed the leading lady’s intention.
At the coronation ceremony, there will be many celebrities, nobles, and foreign envoys in attendance. If the original self made a fool of herself at such a moment, it would be social suicide!
This was meant to ruin her and force her to death.
In the past, Shen Tang would have avoided this leading lady as much as possible, but now she realized the other party simply wouldn’t let her go.
Since that’s the case, she decided she wouldn’t avoid it but would confront the legendary leading lady head-on!
Shen Tang squinted her eyes, an idea hatching in her mind. She called Jia Lan over, saying, “Inform those envoys that we will set off for the Imperial City tomorrow p>
Jia Lan was surprised, “Have you really decided to go back p>
“Well, it’s the place that gave birth and raised me. Sooner or later, I must return p>
That day, Shen Tang used her facial features remodeling opportunity to sculpt a slightly upturned nose.
The nose directly affects the delicacy of one’s appearance. Previously, no matter how beautiful Shen Tang’s other features were, the flat, stubby bulbous nose always kept her from being considered a beauty.
After the change, her whole face appeared more refined and sophisticated, her aura elevated to a higher level.
[Ding! Congratulations to host for +6 Appearance Value p>
Shen Tang opened the system interface.
[Host: Shen Tang
Age: 19
Appearance: 75 (Radiant with beauty)
Skin: Ordinary
Figure: 131 pounds, slightly plump
Skills: Spiritual power (15%), Earth Element Ability (Earth Escape Skill, Earth Skill), Healing (Basic)
Overall Charm Evaluation: Above Average
Suggestion: Optimize body figure, acquire a special charm boost]
Shen Tang was quite pleased. She still had one unused Body Shaping Pill, which she planned to save until the coronation ceremony for a big surprise for the leading lady!
Shen Qingli wanted to embarrass her.
She’s determined to take this opportunity to shock everyone and steal Shen Qingli’s thunder.
After Shen Tang went out, she met Ah Mang and the others playing around in the courtyard.
Upon hearing Shen Tang’s footsteps, Ah Mang rolled over to stand up and sweetly called “Sister,” rushing towards her.
Suddenly, Ah Mang stopped midway, dumbfounded, looking at Shen Tang.
Strange, how come Sister Shen looks prettier?
It tilted its little head, staring for a long time, noticing Shen Tang’s nose was now more upturned.
Before, Shen Tang’s other facial features were nice, but her nose was flat and stubby. From the front, it was barely okay, but from the side, it was a disaster!
Now her nose was sharp and refined, her red lips curved into a gentle smile, the curve of her profile impossibly charming, leaving the little cubs in awe.
“Xiao Tang’er, I managed to get rid of all those envoys. If we’re to start the journey early tomorrow, we must carefully prepare tonight p>
Shen Li came over, his gaze falling on her face, his steps halted, surprise flashing in his eyes.
Following him, Xiao Jin raised an eyebrow, “How come this little chubby girl’s nose looks much more upturned, and really quite nice p>
Curious, he moved closer and pinched her nose.
Shen Tang almost couldn’t breathe, slapping away his hand and jokingly scolding, “Crazy leopard, what’s gotten into you now p>
“This little chubby girl of yours surely is rare, getting prettier and prettier. Those envoys must be blind; just with your current appearance, you’re not any worse than the True Princess in the Imperial City!” Xiao Jin grinned proudly.
Shen Tang rolled her eyes, though inwardly she was delighted—who wouldn’t like being told they’re pretty?
Of course, she knew this leopard’s lover’s eyes turn a toad into a swan; she could now be considered a little beauty, but still, she couldn’t quite match the leading lady.
“What are you all chattering about here p>
Jia Lan came over as well.