C674 Suicide in Fear of Punishment

Zheng Sihua lowered her eyes, feeling utterly ashamed, her face flushed with a deep, unnatural red.

“If you truly believe your talents surpass hers, you should compete fairly and openly, not resort to underhanded tactics,” Cui Zuoyu said softly.

“I realize my mistake,” Zheng Sihua admitted helplessly. “Whatever punishment you decide, I will accept. But, Empress, I beg you