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 get disgraced, dad.” Bai Aoxue said.
Hearing what Bai Aoxue said, Bai Qiwei got very angry. He said: “Oh. I even cannot take control of my own mansion, eh? Refractory servants are everywhere in the prime minister’s mansion, eh? I’m going to see whether I’m at the helm! Listen, Aoxue. If any servant commits a breach of class in the future, you just hand them to the Butler Bai. He will handle them.”
Bai Aoxue nodded in obedience. She said: “Dad, why you summon me here today?”
Hearing this, Bai Suxue, who had almost no sense of presence initially, blurted out with excitement: “Congratulations sister! You will be the princess in several days.”
Bai Aoxue was surprised but said with a calm expression: “It’s a breach of rule, sister! I’m asking our dad.”
Bai Suxue regretted at once after saying it. She just wanted to make Bai Aoxue petrified and anguished, but she forgot Bai Qiwei was on the side.
Bai Qiwei was somewhat discontented with Bai Suxue’s imprudence. Upon hearing what Bai Aoxue said, he cast a glare at Bai Suxue and said: “Suxue. Do you forget the basic etiquette?”
“I remember it, father.” Bai Suxue said reverently while lowering the head.
Bai Qiwei didn’t say anything to Bai Suxue but snorted coldly.
He said to Bai Aoxue: “Aoxue, I summoned you here just to tell you that His Majesty granted a marriage to you in the morning today.”
Bai Aoxue was greatly surprised in her heart, but she responded with calm breath: “Dad, please forgive my imprudence. I would like to know who I will marry.”
Bai Qiwei shook his head in agony. He said: “He is the Fifth Prince of the Chengxi Dynasty. I’m very sorry, my daughter!”
There was a thump in her heart when hearing it.
Bai Aoxue started to recall the Fifth Prince of Chengxi. How could Bai Qiwei make such a fortunate thing happen to her?
Upon hearing the Fifth Prince, Mumian lost her composure and agitatedly kneeled down before Bai Qiwei. She said: “Master, I beg you. Please don’t marry Miss to the Fifth Prince. Her life would be ruined by the marriage. Please!”
After seeing Mumian kneel down on the ground, Bai Aoxue immediately helped her up to her feet. The memory about the Fifth Prince called Jun Yeyan flashed back in Bai Aoxue’s mind.
Bai Aoxue sneered in her heart. Bai Qiwei was willing to push her into fire. The Fifth Prince was a good-for-nothing guy he was ugly like the demon Ranshak. Her life would be ruined if marrying him.
Helping Mumian up and looking at her father, Bai Aoxue said: “Dad. The man I’ll marry is a recognized good-for-nothing of Chengxi Dynasty. But I know I cannot disobey His Majesty’s decree. Since you decide to marry me to him, I would like to beg dad to give me a grand ceremony. I want it to be the last compensation of the prime minister mansion since my mom died.”
Upon hearing what Bai Aoxue said, Bai Qiwei raised his eyebrows. He said: “I know I owe you much these years, and so do I this time. Just tell me what kind of ceremony can be called grand.”
“Ten-li red dowry. I believe it is not too excessive in terms of the means of prime minister mansion. I am the daughter of the official wife. Although the man I’m to marry is the Fifth Prince, I don’t want to be looked down upon. Even if ignoring my reputation, you should also take your prestige into consideration.” Bai Aoxue said lightly while looking at Bai Qiwei.
While Bai Qiwei was considering her proposal, Bai Suxue got anxious and blurted out: “Sister, it’s really an excessive demand. You are just going to marry a good-for-nothing. How can you want ten-li red dowry? Hump.”
Gazing at Bai Suxue, Bai Aoxue retorted in irony: “Sister, you are wrong. Even if the Fifth Prince is a good-for-nothing, you, the daughter of a concubine, have no right to make an evaluation of him. It’s fortunate that only we heard this. If others heard what you said, you would be beheaded, moreover, it would have a devastating impact on dad’s official career!”
Bai Suxue blanched then. Scarcely before she opened her mouth to speak, Bai Aoxue continued: “Anyway, I’m the daughter of the official wife. Don’t I deserve the ten-li red dowry? Or you think you deserve it more? If you like it, you can marry the Fifth Prince then.”
“You are right, sister. I’m edified. I won’t speak like this anymore. And I won’t contend for the marriage with you, my sister.” Bai Suxue said calmly without panic.
Bai Qiwei was petrified by the argument between the two sisters.
Bai Qiwei was familiar with the personality of Bai Suxue, but he was so surprised by Bai Aoxue at this time. He had never seen her act like this before.
He had thought that Bai Aoxue was a cowardly girl, and it seemed that he just looked down upon her.
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
"Whoops, I was just wondering who it is, and it turns out to be you, our First Miss. Since Mumian the servant girl was not obedient, so I let them to teach her a lesson. It seems that now our First Miss, you want to claim for your maidservant." A really soft and lovely female voice arose behind Bai Aoxue.Bai Aoxue knew that the real master had come. With she having caused such a turmoil, it would be strange if the real master Su Qianqian had still not showed up yet, Bai Aoxue thought. In fact, Bai Aoxue admired the woman Su Qianqian. Su Qianqian could reach the present status among so many concubines in obscurity, and this showed her superb capability and diplomacy skills. As for the intrigue against each other, whether being in the previous life or in the preceding world, Bai Aoxue scorned for it. "Hehe, it is really rare for you to be so smart like today Aoxue I do come for Mumian," Bai Aoxue said to Su Qian