What Happened Before Was... (6)

If Yao Ling knew what inside Liu Li's mind was, she wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry. She indeed only acted and wanted to put on the act until the end as to not making the matriarch feel suspicious of her too. But well... if it put out a little bit of Liu Li's grudge, then it would work out just fine for her.

*Pa*

*Pa*

Liu Li lost the energies to talk, but she still continued slapping herself until her face was swollen. When Yao Ling saw the expression on the matriarch's face, she knew that the matriarch didn't intend to stop her anytime soon. Yao Ling could also see how the other servants flinched everytime the slap touched Liu Li's face. Liu Li really didn't dare to fake-slapped herself.

The matriarch wasn't stupid. She knew that Liu Li slapped herself because she wanted to avoid heavier punishment such as flogging. The matriarch wanted to see how long she would persist and try to look pitiful.