HC - Chapter 5: Breaking off the Engagement

Xiao Qianhan looked at Xiao Baihao perplexedly. He was her father, a father who had suffered great humiliation and pain, but all he could think about was his daughter.

Somewhere deep inside her heart, flows a sense of warmth, a warmth that filled up her entire heart. But at the same time, she felt angry. How could a genius who was once admired and praised became a target for bullies and insults overnight? What kind of humiliation was he enduring!

For a moment, Xiao Baihao didn't know what to do because he was shocked. He wanted to open his mouth to assure them but he didn't have the strength to stand up. However, his daughter had already seen the servants humiliating him in front of her. If he didn't say anything, he was afraid that his daughter would be worried.

Xu Yuman couldn't take it anymore. Tears flowed like water from the springs and her cry was heartbreaking.

No word was exchanged between the three of them. Just the sound of crying could be heard.

It was Xiao Baihao who opened his mouth first. "Xiaoman, I am alright. I will recover after a few days of rest. Let our daughter eat the Appearance Flourishing Elixir first."

Xu Xiaoman nodded her head in a fluster, picked up the porcelain bottle from the floor and walked to the bed. Even though tears were still stained on her face, she spoke to Xiao Qianhan gently, "Qianhan, here's the Appearance Flourishing Elixir".

Xiao Qianhan cast her gaze on Xu Yuman's hand which was holding the white and alluringly-scented elixir. Her gaze was dim and hollow. She shook her head lightly and said, "Father, Mother, I will not use the Appearance Flourishing Elixir."

"Why?"

Both of them echoed in unison and stared at Xiao Qianhan in consternation.

How many women were there in the world who did not care about their looks? In order to preserve their youths, people would spare no amount they could afford to buy the most expensive elixir. So why did she shake her head and refuse?

Xiao Qianhan looked up and answered in a low voice, "I am indeed in need of the Appearance F

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Heavenly Consort Chapter 5: Breaking off the Engagement

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