Su Muxi rolled her eyes speechlessly, subconsciously moved to the side, distancing herself from Xie Xuan, looking disgusted.
How could Imperial Censor Xie have such an unreliable son?
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In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Su Muxi arrived at the entrance of Xunfang Tower with Xie Xuan.
Looking at the brightly lit and bustling scene before her, Su Muxi clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and strode inside.
Xie Xuan saw Su Muxi's reaction and his smile deepened.
With long strides, he used his tall figure to block Su Muxi's side, his sharp phoenix eyes deflecting all the gazes directed at Su Muxi.
Since Yan'er fell ill, the madam has arranged for her to stay in the most secluded room in the backyard.
The moment the door opened, a foul odor wafted out, causing Su Muxi's delicate brows to furrow instantly.
Looking further into the room, all that could be found was a simple wooden bed and a somewhat dilapidated table.
There were no lights on in the room, and you could only vaguely see a person lying on the bed, who would occasionally let out a painful groan.
This scene seemed extremely out of place in this decadent and extravagant place.
"Light the lamps!"
After Su Muxi finished speaking in a deep voice, she went straight inside.
Xie Xuan hurriedly urged the pimp who was leading the way, "What are you all standing there for! Didn't you hear me tell you to light the lantern?"
But the pimp hesitated and said, "Miss Yan'er's appearance is quite frightening now. Young Master Xie and this young lady should leave quickly and not look at her."
For some reason, Su Muxi felt inexplicably angry and ripped off the veil from her face.
"How ugly? Is he uglier than me?! I told you to light the lamp, so light it! Stop with the nonsense!"
Without the veil to cover her face, Su Muxi's ugly birthmark on her left cheek was exposed, almost startling the pimp into screaming.
Even Xie Xuan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes.
No wonder Su Muxi wears a veil when she goes out at night; that birthmark really does look quite scary at night…
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