"Is this thing really useful?"

Consort Chen held the Jade Beauty Cream, her delicate brows furrowed doubtfully.

"Your Grace, the Jade Beauty Cream is made using a secret formula by this servant. It not only nourishes the skin but also emits a subtle fragrance that captivates the heart, stirring emotions."

Upon hearing this, Consort Chen's expression changed. She raised her hand and slapped me hard across the face.

"As expected, you are a lowly thing. Do you think this place is a brothel? How dare you try to use such a thing to seduce the Emperor? You deserve to die!"

My face rapidly swelled and reddened, but I couldn't worry about the pain. Instead, I knelt on the ground and explained, "Please calm your anger, Your Grace. You are of noble status; this servant would never dare to use filthy things to taint your eyes. The Jade Beauty Cream is indeed made from precious medicinal herbs and fragrances. With long-term use, your skin will become as smooth as jade and snow."

Consort Chen did not believe my words and stepped on my hand, threatening harshly, "This is your last chance. If you cannot rekindle the Emperor's favor, prepare to meet your end."

The Jade Beauty Cream was casually discarded by Consort Chen, but it was picked up by someone with intent.

Two days later, the Emperor finally remembered Consort Chen, whom he had long neglected.

Overjoyed, Consort Chen used all her means to continually please the Emperor.

However, after a few instances of the maid Zhilian serving him tea, the Emperor's gaze began to darken when he looked at Zhilian.

Consort Chen immediately sensed something was amiss. Despite her efforts to divert the Emperor's attention, it was to no avail. She could only watch helplessly as the Emperor, right in her bedchamber, favored Zhilian in her presence.

Afterwards, the Emperor, in high spirits, praised Zhilian for her skin as soft as congealed fat and her body fragrance that was utterly intoxicating.

Consort Chen immediately understood the reason. It was undoubtedly Zhilian who had secretly used the Jade Beauty Cream.

Daring to seduce the Emperor right under her nose, Zhilian was undoubtedly doomed.

That very night, Consort Chen ordered for Zhilian's ears and nose to be cut off, her eyes gouged out, and then tossed into a well.

The cruelty of the act terrified everyone in the palace, leaving them in constant fear.

After this incident, Consort Chen herself began to use the Jade Beauty Cream.

Hoping to regain favor using the Jade Beauty Cream, Consort Chen did not realize that apart from beautifying the skin and enchanting the heart, it was also a slow-acting poison.

With prolonged use, the toxin would completely penetrate the skin, causing unbearable itching when it erupted, followed by flesh decay.