“Dad. Help me, please! My elder sister humiliated me before the maidservants by saying I was the turtledove, taking over the nest of a magpie, and she maimed my maidservant. Hoooo…” Bai Suxue kneeled down before Bai Qiwei, crying pitifully.
Bai Qiwei frowned after hearing it. He knew that Bai Suxue must have bothered Bai Aoxue again.
He knew Bai Aoxue was often bullied by Bai Suxue and Su Qianqian for many years, but he seldom inquired about it.
He didn’t like Bai Aoxue as she was coward and shiftless, not resembling him at all. He preferred Bai Suxue because she was cruel and merciless.
In his mind, only an unscrupulous, cold-blooded person could prevail over others, and what he badly needed was a daughter like Bai Suxue, who had much use value for him. Therefore, Bai Aoxue was doomed to be abandoned by her father.
“Suxue, stand up! Aoxue is your elder sister, and you have more of my love since childhood. She will be married in a few days and leave the family. Try to forgive her.” Bai Qiwei said to his daughter with vexation upon seeing her crying face.
Bai Suxue stopped crying immediately upon hearing what Bai Qiwei said. She immediately raised the head in surprise and said while looking at her father: “Is it real, father? She will get married? But who will she marry?”
“The Emperor initially wanted to grant a marriage to you, but considering you are still young, I let your sister take your place. I don’t want to push you into the fire. Just think who the most well-known person in the Chengxi Dynasty is?” Bai Qiwei put on the face of a loving father while looking at Bai Suxue.
Bai Suxue was taken aback by Bai Qiwei’s words. She said: “Dad, is he the good-for-nothing, the Fifth Prince? The Fifth Prince who is ugly as the demon Ranshak?”
Bai Qiwei frowned slightly after hearing her words. He said: “Don’t speak ill of the Fifth Prince anymore in the future. No matter how ugly he is, you and I have no right to make an evaluation of him. If somebody heard it, we would be beheaded.”
From the tacit approval by Bai Qiwei, Bai Suxue confirmed who was the man Bai Aoxue would marry.
She didn’t hide her gloating at her face but said with a feignedly sad expression: “Dad. My sister suffers because of me. I feel sorry for her. How about summoning her here and tell her the news so that she will be psychologically prepared.”
As an experienced politician wielding power in the imperial court, Bai Qiwei knew what Bai Suxue was thinking about. But when he thought of the sudden change in Bai Aoxue, Bai Qiwei began to be curious about it.
He agreed with Bai Suxue then and immediately issued an order: “Messenger! Summon my eldest daughter to come to me.”
Seeing the attendant coming into the courtyard, Bai Aoxue, who was sipping tea beside the stone table, raised her eyebrows without surprise.
Mumian looked at Bai Aoxue anxiously after she saw the prime minister’s personal attendant.
Unlike other servants in the prime minister’s mansion who threw their weight about, the personal attendant said in a polite and deferential tone: “First Miss, the prime minister invites you to the great hall.”
Knowing that Bai Suxue must have gone to the prime minister and complained about her, Bai Aoxue stood up and tidied up her clothes insouciant. She said: “Lead the way, please! Since it’s the prime minister’s invitation, it would be a breach of etiquette if I refused to come to him.”
The personal attendant was surprised by the sharp contrast between the domineering Bai Aoxue and the former cowardly Bai Aoxue. She was no longer her old self.
Accompanied by the reverent personal attendant, Bai Aoxue headed for the great hall.
“Miss…” Mumian looked at Bai Aoxue nervously.
Bai Aoxue pinched at Mumian’s hand, attempting to comfort her. She said: “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.”
Following the personal attendant in the mazelike mansion of the prime minister, Bai Aoxue looked around. It was the same as that in her memory. Every place was just like Bai Qiwei, smacking of a combination of restraint, flamboyancy, simplicity and extravagance.
From the layout of the mansion, she realized that Bai Qiwei was so ambitious a man, though he hid himself deeply.
She wasn’t the former Bai Aoxue anymore.
Bai Qiwei’s eyes lit up when he saw the beautiful figure walking behind his personal attendant.
His face still took on a surprised expression while the slender figure was moving toward him.
Bai Aoxue didn’t show any sign of timidity before her vacant father, but said with an indifferent expression: “Why you call me here, dad?” She didn’t even cast a glance at Bai Suxue who was on the side.
Bai Qiwei recovered himself in her voice, but he still looked at Bai Aoxue in surprise. He didn’t expect he would have a surprised expression when seeing the charming and radiant girl before him.
“You are Aoxue?” Bai Qiwei asked with doubt while looking at Bai Aoxue.
Upon hearing what Bai Qiwei said, Bai Aoxue smiled with taunt and said: “What? Dad. Do you even forget Aoxue? Even dad doesn’t recognize me, so there is no wonder that some people in the mansion dare to adorn themselves with borrowed plumes.” Bai Qiwei frowned with her words. He said: “Are you blaming me, my daughter? I truly neglect you these years and I’m sorry for that.” Bai Suxue was taken aback by what her father said. She looked at Bai Aoxue immediately. Bai Aoxue still assumed an indifferent expression, which made Bai Suxue clench her teeth with hatred.“No. I do not dare to blame you, father. But I heard from Fenhe, your concubine’s maidservant, that you are not the one at the helm in the prime minister mansion, and then they even beat my maidservant. I’m not an outstanding girl, but I’m still the daughter given birth by your official wife. How could they even bully me? I’m not afraid of pain, but I don’t want you to
Looking at Bai Aoxue, Bai Qiwei said: “Since it’s your demand, I’ll fulfil it. I only wish that you won’t blame me in the later days.” Bai Aoxue pinched her arm with great strength, with tears trickling down the face slowly on the face, which seemed quite pitiful. Upon seeing Bai Aoxue shedding tears, Mumian thought Bai Aoxue was heart-broken. Therefore, Mumian wept too. “Be at ease, dad. I will not blame you. It’s His Majesty’s decree. Perhaps, it’s my destiny.” Bai Aoxue said, poking fun of herself in her heart. Bai Qiwei feigned an expression of grievance. He heaved a sigh and said: “Remember, Aoxue. Even if you marry the Fifth Prince, you are still a member of the Bai family. Now, you can leave.” Bai Aoxue felt disgustful with his words, but still feigned a sad expression. She said: “I’ll remember what you said, dad. But before the marriage, I hope that nobody will bother me. It can be the last memory of
Bai Aoxue had already felt the different eyes, half probing and half joking. She frowned in displeasure while looking around with composure. A sharp-eyed waiter came over, guiding Bai Aoxue and Mumian into a private room respectfully The eyes following her closely vanished instantly like they had never existed before when Bai Aoxue was going to check it carefully. Then a trouble came, so she had to let go of the guard and doubt in her heart. “Oh. I’ve been thinking who it is. It is Bai Aoxue, the well-known daughter of the prime minister and his official wife.” There was a sharp, vitriolic voice from behind her back. Upon hearing it, those eating in the restaurant began to whisper and occasionally pointed at Bai Aoxue. Bai Aoxue frowned slightly. Ignoring it, she said to Mumian in a light voice: “Mumian. Ignore it. Let’s go.” “But, Miss... You...” Mumian looked at B
“My God. Yan, your fiancée is so ferocious. She took actions without any hesitation. She doesn’t look like a cowardly girl at all, but more like a shrew. We may be cheated by her appearance.” The handsome man said, looking at Bai Aoxue with fear. “Ha-ha. It’s fun, isn’t it? A wild cat with sharp claws is more fascinating than a docile white rabbit.” Jun Yeyan looked at Bai Aoxue and said with a smile. His voice was as mellow as vintage wine. “Lunatic. You are all lunatics. Don’t regret when you are beaten by her in the later time.” The handsome man said while looking at Jun Yeyan with inconceivability. Following slowly behind the waiter toward the private room, Bai Aoxue squinted into another private room which was adjacent to the street on the left side. She never doubted her vigilance. The probing eyes were from that private room. Guessing from the waiter’s careful manner, Bai Aoxue deemed a powerful man wa
Bai Aoxue headed for the Fifth Prince Mansion without delay.She was curious about the so-called ugly prince.If he was truly mediocre, immoral, ugly and incompetent as people said, she would find a pretext to get rid of him.But if it was all a disguise, she should make a long-term plan. What an ambitious schemer could cheat the world and live to this point under disguise?It was a reality check tonight.She hid in a dark corner of the street, observing the surroundings outside the mansion.The mansion was quiet without even a janitor at the doorstep. Bai Aoxue couldn’t imagine when it would be when she married the prince.After confirming there was nobody in the vicinity, she jumped suddenly from the back wall into the backyard and quickly disappeared.Entering the courtyard, she discovered that the mansion had a strange layout. Although looking broken from the outside, it was s
When she turned back, Bai Aoxue saw a man several steps away. The well-proportioned figure, slender, tall and strong, was the perfect embodiment of strength and beauty. The water drops flowing down slowly from the black hair were an exceptional lure. The jade mask on his face would always aroused people’s imagination because they wanted to know how he really looked like. The splendid and mysterious black robes on his body highlighted his momentum like a dark lord. Bai Aoxue cast a glance at Jun Yeyan, but quickly retraced her eyesight. This subtle movement instantly aroused Jun Yeyan’s interest. But Bai Aoxue didn’t know all this. “Foolish as I am. I don’t know when I became the hostess of the palace,” Bai Aoxue said with her hand touching her hair casually. The other hand in her sleeve was ready with the poison she made that morning. Jun Yeyan raised the brow with a smile and said:
Bai Aoxue didn’t make any reply because she believed Jun Yeyan would let her go. Bai Aoxue sneered at the last sentence Jun Yeyan said and didn’t reply. Not everything was possible also nothing was impossible. And she was the one who lived on the sideline. She would grasp even a straw at the critical moment. Another man stood beside Jun Yeyan as Bai Aoxue disappeared into the darkness. “Yan, she grew up under mistreatment in the prime minister’s family. Perhaps she has an intense hatred against her family. You are careless this time. I’m sure she wouldn’t make a sacrifice for her family. Bai Aoxue is hard to deal with.” The man was that handsome young man in Drunken Moon Restaurant. He was Nalan Youhong, the only son of Nalan family, as well as the heir to the family property. Jun Yeyan didn’t make a reply immediately, but his complacent smile revealed his state of mind.
Seeing Bai Aoxue was furious, Mumian unleashed her emotion "Wow!", Mumian burst into tears. Upon hearing the cry of Mumian, Bai Aoxue was more furious, but she didn’t stop Mumian from crying. “Miss!…They are Second Miss and Su Qianqian.” Mumian sobbed. Bai Aoxue didn’t ask why they bullied her. No matter why, they must pay a price! “Come with me. Let’s settle the score with them. They launched the challenge first. Let’s fight back.” Pulling Mumian’s hand, they strode out of the courtyard. Mumian remained silent along the way because she knew that if Bai Aoxue made the decision, nobody could stop her. She closely followed Bai Aoxue out of the courtyard. Although full of anger, Bai Aoxue was not in a hurry to find Bai Suxue. She decided to visit Su Qianqian first. In her memory, Su Qianqian was a coquettish woman. She was wicked, heartless and cruel. Bai Ao