After a pause, Ji Sanniang continued:
"If you were saddled with a reputation like that, the rest of your life would be worse than death.
"Besides, the Marquis's Residence must return your entire dowry, including all the money and valuables you used to plug their financial holes over the years. Make them cough up every last bit. We absolutely cannot let those ungrateful wolves profit!"
"Then what should I do?"
"I haven't worked out the details yet. Don't rush into anything!
"Once we remove the Gu Worm from your body, we'll discuss it thoroughly with Lan Yu before deciding."
"All right."
Just then, Lan Yu returned.
As soon as she came back, she said:
"Everything is ready. We can begin now."
Master Li asked:
"What do we need to do?"
"Miss Li only needs to sit there. She doesn't have to do anything.
"I'll remove the Gu Worm for you, and Sanniang will assist me."
"All right."
In the blink of an eye, an hour passed, and the Gu Worm had been removed.
Li Mo'er's face was exceptionally pale. Lan Yu instructed her:
"You lost too much blood during the removal. When you return home, eat more foods that replenish your blood.
"Your body also needs proper care. I'll prescribe two medicinal decoctions for you to take in rotation. Take one for seven days, then switch to the other. Remember to keep taking them."
"All right."
Only after finishing everything and cleaning the room did Ji Sanniang tell Lan Yu what they had discussed earlier. She concluded:
"Lan Yu, how do you think we should resolve this?"
"I agree with Sanniang. The Marquis's Residence probably had its sights on her dowry from the very beginning. Even if they repudiate Miss Li, there's a very good chance they'll try to