In truth, she wanted to escape more desperately, but there was no way out. She had no choice but to stand rigidly, coping with the judgemental stares of others. Chenxing kept her eyes shut, her hands tightly clenched into fists, feeling as if she was going to collapse at any moment.
The irritating voices kept hovering around her ears. Chenxing covered her ears, bit her lip, wishing fervently to find a crack in the ground to burrow into.
Why didn't anyone believe her?
It hurt so much!
All she had were a few rashes; she wasn't contagious. Yet, why were people making it out to be so severe?
She had no deep resentment towards these people!
"How many times do I have to say it before you'll believe me? I do not have a contagious disease. I am truly living in the inner courtyard, I am acquainted with Gu Shaocheng. I just have some rashes!"
"Who do you think would believe you?"
"Why would Mr. Gu be interested in a woman as unsightly as you?"
