Murong Jiu's swollen red hand was not faked; indeed, it looked rather shocking because her skin was so pale that any redness and swelling were more pronounced.
Of course, she hadn't been stung by a bee. Before setting out, her master had soaked her hand in a medicinal concoction that caused redness and swelling and a slight itch, but no other discomfort. The effect could last for three or four days.
Before coming here, she had anticipated that Imperial Noble Consort Qin would cause trouble, and sure enough, she did.
The adversary was the Fourth Prince's person, and naturally, they would want to eliminate her.
Moreover, she was skilled at using poison; after all, Murong Jiu herself had fallen victim to her schemes, poisoned by Thin Line Heaven.
Imperial Noble Consort Qin's change in attitude towards her was also because they had essentially torn their facades asunder.
This kind of person could do anything.