Everyone Is Putting on an Act

Fuan Courtyard

Dr. Lin applied medicine to Li Changxi’s wounds. Li Changxi looked at him with hopeful eyes, but the physician let out a long sigh. “Fifth Miss, your face will never be restored to how it was.”

Li Changxi’s expression changed in an instant. Then she suddenly hurled her teacup to the floor and burst into tears. Fourth Concubine Zhou and Li Changxiao, who had hurried over, were wiping their eyes with handkerchiefs, too.

The First Madam’s cold gaze swept over Fourth Concubine Zhou. Born in Jiangnan, Zhou was not only graceful in speech and figure, but also skilled at poetry and painting. Her delicate, winsome charm could captivate anyone. She had later given birth to Li Changxiao and Li Changxi, earning Li Xiaoran’s favor.

Seeing the mother and daughter like this, Li Changle furrowed her brow. Even that slight frown made Dr. Lin draw a sharp breath. No wonder people said the Chancellor’s eldest daughter was as beautiful as a celestial maiden. It was true.

The First Madam gave a light cough, and Dr. Lin came back to his senses.

“Dr. Lin, my Fifth Sister is still unmarried. An injury to her face is of the utmost importance to a young woman, so please do everything you can. Also, this must be kept secret. Don’t let word of it get out.” Li Changle spoke gently.

Dr. Lin couldn’t help thinking that this young lady was not only breathtakingly beautiful, but kindhearted as well. Such a combination was truly rare. He cupped his hands. “Eldest Miss, I’ll do everything I can for Fifth Miss’s injury. As for keeping it secret, I’ve treated the Li family for years. You have nothing to worry about.”

Li Changle nodded and told a maid to see the physician out.

The room was still filled with crying. The First Madam gave a cold snort. “Why are you crying? Haven’t you embarrassed yourselves enough?”...