While eating, Cai Wei silently prayed, hoping for something to happen so that Huo Yuan would fire that ungrateful Shopkeeper Mo.
Perhaps her prayers were too fervent and caught the attention of the heavens because halfway through the meal, something did happen!
Cai Wei's menstruation arrived!
It came without warning, fierce and rapid, soaking through the thin layer of Cai Wei's silk dress almost faster than thunder could follow lightning.
Sitting stiffly in her chair, Cai Wei nearly went mad.
Warm waves intermittently flowed from below, yet at the table, Huo Yuan continued to serve her dishes, oblivious as he discussed business matters and occasionally cracked some light-hearted jokes.
Cai Wei couldn't even force a smile, not crying was an achievement at this point. She had lost all appetite, even for a meal from the Palace, and sat with a bitter face, trying to figure out how to escape without Huo Yuan noticing.
