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"What is this?"
"This is the Double Flower White Lotion, which is used in the same way as the Winter Mulberry Leaf Cleansing Liquid; it's for washing the face." Xing Ruyi opened the Porcelain Bottle, and a rich floral fragrance wafted out. "I see that although Peach Blossom Girl has good skin, it lacks a bit of flush. Moreover, there are some dark spots on both sides of your nose. While they are not very noticeable, they still detract from your beauty. This Double Flower White Lotion is made from high-quality fresh peach blossoms and fresh Apricot Blossoms, soaked in water for seven days before removing the petals and filtering the juice. The process is simple, but finding such fine peach blossoms and Apricot Blossoms is not easy, which took some time."
"Since it's a good product, waiting a little longer is no problem," Bitao said as she touched her face and took the Porcelain Bottle. "Can this white lotion really remove the spots on my face? I remember my mother saying that these spots are natural and just grow on my face. That's why I was named Bitao; we have an Oleander tree in front of our house, and when the Oleander Flowers bloom, there are star-like spots on the petals. My twin sister, however, has a completely clean face, as flawless as this Apricot Blossom."
"You were named Bitao because of the Oleander Flower; then your sister's name should also have an 'Apricot' character in it," Xing Ruyi seemed to tease but had a deeper intention.
Bitao's expression changed slightly. "Country girls often have names related to flowers or leaves; they are not as auspicious as your name, Ruyi. By the way, you haven't told me how to use this product yet."
"Peach Blossom Girl is really impatient," Xing Ruyi smiled lightly, concealing the coldness in her eyes. "The usage of this Double Flower White Lotion is very simple. Just pour an appropriate amount of liquid after cleansing your face every night, warm it up, and use gauze to dab it on your face. If you have spots, you can apply more. While I can't guarantee that it will remove all the spots on your face, it can lighten them so that your beauty won't be affected."
"Is it really that magical?" Bitao made a sound through her nose.
"Peach blossoms have always been known as beauty enhancers; they can give a good complexion. Apricot Blossoms help replenish energy and dispel wind while clearing channels; they can remove dark energy and spots from your face. If you don't believe me, you can ask Master Liu from Jishengtang; both peach blossoms and apricot blossoms are medicinal herbs that can be used in medicine."
"You speak so convincingly; I'll give it a try for now. If it doesn't work, I'll come to you for a refund."
"If it doesn't work, there's no need for Peach Blossom Girl to come find me; I will personally return your money," Xing Ruyi said with another gentle smile.
"That girl's mother certainly knows how to name her," Bitao said as she left. The fox lightly jumped onto Xing Ruyi's shoulder. Seeing Xing Ruyi glance over, it squinted its fox eyes and jumped onto the counter, shaking its head at Bitao's retreating figure. "Hey, Fox Demon here! Why didn't you just make the white lotion from that Oleander Flower? That would be more fitting."
"How do you know I didn't use it?" Xing Ruyi snorted lightly and pretended to grab the fox's tail.
"Do you really love my tail? How about I let you hold it while you sleep?"
"Seductive Fox!"
"Is it me who's lewd or you?" The fox raised an eyebrow. "Clearly, it's you who always wants to tug at my tail and take advantage of me."
"Humans and foxes are indeed creatures from different realms." Xing Ruyi waved her index finger in front of the fox but couldn't help feeling like a mischievous child who had succeeded in a prank, proudly boasting in front of the fox, "Oleander flowers are poisonous. Even if that Bitao doesn't know, others certainly do. That's why I chose peach blossoms, but secretly mixed in quite a bit of oleander flower powder."
"Isn't that called being scheming?" The fox narrowed its eyes.
"No! This is called the most poisonous woman's heart." Xing Ruyi lifted her chin proudly. "It's also because of this Bitao and the mother of Hongxing. These two girls are clearly sisters, yet their personalities are so different. One is cunning and malicious, even wanting to harm her own sister, while the other is magnanimous and kind-hearted, knowing that all her misfortunes stem from her elder sister but still choosing to forgive and understand. Alas, I can only take matters into my own hands. For those who commit sins, I won't let them off the hook. Come on, fox, praise me."
"Tch!" The fox lowered its head, admiring its beautiful paws.
"Stinky Fox, would it kill you to call me a righteous hero?" Xing Ruyi huffed as she sat down on a stool, continuing to grumble, "I thought that even if Hongxing was kind and magnanimous, she would still harbor some resentment, right? After all, her child is gone, and she was harmed too. But guess what? When I picked the Apricot Blossom back and took a look, aside from a nod of regret left on the petals, there wasn't even a hint of resentment. You—doesn't this go against the basic law of 'an eye for an eye'? So I had no choice but to take matters into my own hands."
"What you left on the petals was regret?" The fox raised its head.
"Yes, it was regret." Xing Ruyi nodded with her hands propping up her chin. "I've never seen such a genuine and foolish girl. Her own sister caused her demise, yet she still feels regret for not having said the words of forgiveness to her sister before it was too late. She worries that in the future her sister—Bitao—will feel guilty about what happened today and be unable to eat or sleep well. Isn't she foolish? How could someone who could harm her possibly feel guilty? So I added oleander flower powder to make Bitao nauseous, vomit, lose her appetite, and eventually become a fool who lives a lonely and miserable life in this world—fully understanding what retribution means."
"If that's the case, why did you even include the Apricot Blossom? Without resentment, wouldn't it lose all meaning?" The fox yawned and rested its head on Xing Ruyi's arm.
"Who doesn't have any?" Xing Ruyi leaned down as well, resting her face close to the fox's head while watching passersby outside the door. "I want Hongxing's regret to invade Bitao's veins so that she sees Hongxing's face countless times in her dreams and hears Hongxing forgiving her. Do you know? For those who have committed heinous acts, what they fear most isn't hatred from others but rather indifference—especially when they realize that they are becoming more and more like Hongxing in the mirror; that fear will only grow stronger."
"They were originally Twin Sisters, which is not surprising."
"Foolish Fox, haven't you heard of Fraternal Twins? Besides, appearance is influenced by the heart. Bitao and Red Apricot look very different, but once she uses Double Flower White Lotion, they will start to resemble each other more and more."
"Indeed..." The Fox closed her eyes, comfortably rubbing her face against Xing Ruyi's. "The most poisonous Woman's heart!"
Xing Ruyi let out a low hum and said nothing more.
Many years later, people encountered a foolish woman on the street, who bore a striking resemblance to the concubine of the Zhang Family who had hanged herself many years ago. On the desolate hill, the Apricot Blossom bloomed more brilliantly each year, but those with discerning eyes noticed that it only flowered and bore no fruit.
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