Chapter 25: An Apology

The Third Concubine's face turned pale. "Blacky! No! Come back! " A smile played across Hua Mengshi's lips. With the Long Red destroyed by the Third Concubine’s dog, Madam Hua and Hua Qiyue would blame her and Hua Xiaoyi. Plus, it would remove Qiyue’s leverage over the family’s income. Meanwhile, any ire Hua Mengshi had been receiving from Madam Hua would be lessened while her attention was on those who had destroyed the Long Reds. Quick as a wink, the black dog stepped into the red clay. But, just as it was about to trample one of the divine herbs, all of the Long Reds in the yard disappeared! The black dog slammed into the wall and fell to the ground, dazed. Frightened, the Third Concubine quickly gave order for Blacky to be taken away. She glanced suspiciously at the Second Concubine and Hua Mengshi. Where did they go? The Second Concubine, Cheng, was so surprised, that she didn’t even notice the Third Concubine’s accusing looks. "Oh my God! I had heard that