Villain Lady Chapter 13
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Wei Xiao Hua turned her head to look at Wei Liuying. Her eyebrows creased. "What kind of compromise?"
"The finance book will be given to First Sister, but since First Sister is still new on this, how about letting the others also help out until First Sister is familiar with the work," Wei Liuying said softly.
"That's a good idea," Wei Hong agreed before the others could voice out their complaint.
Feng Chun's face was dark. Even if she could influence Wei Xiao Hua's decision, it would be hard for her to have the same amount of money as she had before. After all, Wei Xiao Hua changed so abruptly, making her confused. If it was the previous Wei Xiao Hua, the three of them could easily coerce her to give up on that right.
Wei Xiao Hua's eyes looked at Wei Liuying with a hint of darkness. However, she still nodded her head. "I don't think it's a bad idea."
"In that case…"
"But I want to be the one to pick my helper," Wei Xiao Hua cut off Concubine Chou's words. She looked at her father with a smile plastered on her lips. "Is that possible, Father?"
"That's…" Wei Hong glanced in Concubine Chou's direction. He certainly favored her more because of her personality, but he couldn't blatantly show it in public.
"Father," Wei Xiao Hua called out again.
Wei Hong stilled and sighed. He looked at his daughter, who seemed to change so abruptly since her fall. Did she hit her head so hard that it affected her personality too? However, the gaze that Wei Xiao Hua gave him reminded him of his late wife.
He used to love Wei Xiao Hua's mother, but he also loved the others. However, he could never show it blatantly because of the power behind Wei Xiao Hua's mother. Her father held an important position in the Han Shi Kingdom.
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In the past, Wei Xiao Hua was so timid and unremarkable. Wei Hong himself didn't particularly fond of his first daughter because of this. However, somehow, he felt that he had truly neglected his first daughter a bit too much. The record in the book clearly showed that her allowance was half than what other concubine daughters received.
Wei Hong sighed. "Fine."
Wei Xiao Hua smiled happily. She eyed Concubine Chou, whose face was dark. "Then I'll pick Concubine Xie and Concubine Feng."
The other two concubines' eyes lit up. Seeing Wei Xiao Hua's sweet smile, their minds began to think that Wei Xiao Hua only acted against Concubine Chou because of the oppression she got all this time. As long as they butter her up a bit, they should be able to gain some benefit.
"We'll do our best, isn't that right, Sister Feng?" Concubine Xie smiled.
Concubine Feng nodded. "Of course."
At this moment, Concubine Chou's face darkened. She wanted to refute, but no words can come out. Based on position, the two of them were indeed higher, so there was nothing that she could say to refute.
Wei Liuying watched from the side as Concubine Chou handed the finance book and family seal to Wei Xiao Hua. The other two concubines exchanged some pleasantries while secretly ridiculing Concubine Chou. The most favored one finally shot down. Even though it was only for a year or so since Wei Xiao Hua would be getting married later, it was still a remarkable view.
"That's unfair," Wei Zilin muttered out. However, she didn't dare to speak loudly.
Wei Xiao Hua cast a glance at Wei Zilin. Her brown eyes were chilling cold as if it wanted to penetrate to the soul. She smiled sweetly. "Do you say something, Second Sister?"
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"What can I say?" Wei Zilin quickly replied then she realized that she was quite impolite. "I mean, it's inappropriate for me to say anything if it's not useful."
Wei Liuying's eyes narrowed when she saw Wei Xiao Hua smiled. It seemed that the scene that Wei Xiao Hua created just now had caused a scare in Wei Zilin's heart. She was not sure what it was, but it seemed that for tonight, Wei Zilin wouldn't be able to act normally.
'What happened before I arrived just now?'
It was not like Wei Liuying wanted to be late, but she also didn't expected Wei Xiao Hua to make a move. It seemed that the change that occurred to Wei Xiao Hua was not limited only to her behavior.
But also to her habit, way of speaking, and demeanor.
She didn't know why, but Wei Liuying felt as if she was looking to a completely different person rather than the Wei Xiao Hua that she had known for years.
It was a weird feeling.
At this moment, Wei Xiao Hua lifted her head and looked at Wei Liuying. She was smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "In that case, I'll excuse myself. Thank you for the book and seal, Concubine Chou."
Concubine Chou's face darkened. She turned her head to look at Wei Hong, intending the seek for help.
Wei Hong sighed. "Are you sure that two is enough, Xiao Hua?"
Wei Xiao Hua's eyes narrowed a bit. However, she still put on a bright smile on her face as if Wei Hong's words didn't affect her in the slightest bit. She was putting on an impeccable show that not many others could possibly replicate.
"Yes, Father. Both of them are excellent wives of yours. I'm sure that they're going to help me a lot."
"But what if…"
"Father," Wei Xiao Hua called out again. Even though her expression didn't change, there was a strange aura around her, as if she was the leader and everyone had to bow to her. The air felt hard to breathe all of a sudden.
Wei Hong flinched and sighed. Did his daughter change because she wanted to be worthy of Prince Ji Shu? It was not a secret that Prince Ji Shu was known as a cruel prince who would do everything if he had a goal. The Emperor had purposely picked Wei Xiao Hua because of the previous rumor.
The useless main daughter of Wei Family.
She was beautiful, far beautiful than many other women in Han Shi Kingdom. However, her talent was low, making it hard for her to attract anyone.
Only those who wanted to kiss up to Wei Hong would try to propose.
But since the Emperor had given his edict to marry this kind of woman to his fourth son, the son he loved the most, no one could voice their complaints. Besides, they all knew that pairing a powerful prince with a not so powerful bride would be ideal.
Yet, Wei Xiao Hua began to change.
Internally, Wei Hong was worried over the change that might occur in the court because of this.
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