But every scene that she could think only lead her to her doom.

Her father wouldn't want to listen.

Wei Liuying sighed softly within her mind. She looked at Xiao Qing, who led her carefully and made sure that nothing was wrong. If she wanted to get out of this residence, she had to make sure that Xiao Qing would be safe too.

Tomorrow morning, she would start to do her plan.

As for her marriage matter, she could only try to speak but not hope. In the first place, there was never much hope.

"Third Miss is here."

"Lead her in."

Wei Liuying walked inside. She could see Wei Hong and Feng Chun inside. The two of them were holding their hands. Even though there was a slight displease within Feng Chun's eyes, she was still smiling widely in happiness.

"Liuying greets Father and Mother."

"Get up," Wei Hong said lazily. "I ask you to come here to tell you that you'll be engaged to Official Mu."

Wei Liuying heard what her father said. Within her sleeve, her fingers clasped into a fist. Even though she had already heard what the two of them talked before, having being told directly still hurt her. Probably she used to still have some lingering hope to be cared by her father, but it was completely shattered at this moment.

Raising her head, Wei Liuying looked at her father. "Father, do you mean Old Official Mu?"

"Who else is there?" Wei Hong scoffed and asked back. He didn't really like seeing the face of this daughter of his. She looked like him and Feng Chun, but her attitude was completely different from the two of them.

"Father, is there no other option?"

Wei Hong looked at Wei Liuying coldly. "Since you have offended His Highness Prince Ji Shu, do you think there would be anyone who dared to step forward to ask for your hand in marriage? You're already 14 years old, so you have to start thinking about this."

"I'm only 14 years old, Father. There are still 2 more years before it's the time for my marriage," Wei Liuying said carefully. Her tranquil expression betrayed no emotion as she stared back at her own father. "Is it necessary to decide this quickly?"

"Yes."

"Liuying, this is for your own good. Official Mu is a good person, so he'll surely treat you better," Feng Chun added. At first, she didn't really want to agree, but after Wei Hong coaxed her with some rewards, she agreed. Besides, what would it matter to her if her daughter left earlier? It just meant that she needed to hire other teachers for Wei Hong Zheng.

Wei Liuying looked at her mother. Her expression didn't change in the slightest bit. "Mother, is what you say true?"

"Of course. Mother will not lie to you," Feng Chun said with a smile.

However, Wei Liuying didn't respond anymore. By now, she understood that neither her mother or her brother would be on her side anymore. They had already come into an agreement that she was no longer of any use.

"Father, I don't want to get married to Official Mu," Wei Liuying said bluntly.

Wei Hong's face contorted. "Do you understand what you're saying? Official Mu is a good man and you should be grateful that there's still someone who wants to take you in as a bride."

"Father, do you arrange this for my happiness or for yourself?" Wei Liuying asked once more. Her black eyes seemed to be seeing through whatever thoughts Wei Hong had in his mind. "I still have 2 years before I reached the marriageable age, but Father already so eager to see me off. If I stay low for two years, wouldn't the rumor passed eventually?"

"The rumor passed?" Wei Hong shook his head. "If it's any other person, I'll believe your words. But since it is His Highness the Fourth Prince, I can't believe it. Do you think you won't offend him again in the future?"

"There's still the possibility, Father."

"That's enough!" Wei Hong slammed his hand on the chair and looked at Wei Liuying coldly. "I called you here not to ask for your opinion, but to tell you that you're going to get engaged. No matter whether you want it or not, you'll get married to him in two years' time!"

When the last few sentences were said, Wei Liuying had thorough lost any hope she once had in her father. She could never see him as her father anymore. He was nothing more than a fake father who only brought her up to use her as his tool.

But isn't most father in this era was the same?

If not, why else there would be the word 'concubine daughter' whose worth was only to be married away to be concubine and let these so called father expand their influence?

Wei Liuying didn't answer. She merely looked back at her father with her pair of black pupil. Most people only have dark brown pupil, but hers were so dark as if one was looking at the endless abyss.

His daughter's gaze was one of the things that Wei Hong hated the most. He waved his hand. "Go to the hut and reflect on what you have done. I don't want to hear you refuse the marriage again when I meet you tomorrow."

"Wei Liuying will not agree to the marriage," Wei Liuying said slowly. "Liuying excuse herself, Father."

Each of the word in her sentence was said without any hint of emotion. There was even a sense that she had thoroughly given up on any thoughts regarding her father. The guards were watching her, but Wei Liuying followed after the arrangement calmly. She walked to the hut obediently.

Wei Hong slapped the table beside him with annoyance. "That insolent daughter. She doesn't know her place."

"Liuying has always been rebellious and only do what she wanted. I can't even teach her without her rebelling," Feng Chun tried to soothe Wei Hong. She patted the back of Wei Hong's hand with affection. "I'm sure she's only refusing because of a moment of impulse."

"Right, she can't be taught," Wei Hong said and ordered the servants to prepare tea.

"Don't be angry, it's not good for your health."

Wei Hong stayed silent while Feng Chun tried to talk to him. His mind was thinking of the gaze that Wei Liuying showed to him. For some reason, it only reminded him of his father, who used to be the Emperor's advisor. That gaze seemed to have the power to penetrate his mind and revealed whatever he had inside.

His gaze landed on Feng Chun, who was still trying to coax him.

He sighed. For some reason, there was a faint feeling inside his heart that was glad that Wei Liuying was not a boy. As for why? He was not sure himself.

…

- Wei Xiao Hua's Quarter -

Wei Xiao Hua listened to the words that her servants told her while washing her face using the ointment that was prepared. The servants in the residence has been replaced by those whom she could trust from the moment she held partial control of the house's management. Thanks to that, she could gather all news from every side of the house quickly.

"Third Sister rejected Father's proposal right away?" Wei Xiao Hua asked with a hint of amusement in her tone.

The servant nodded vehemently. "Yes, Third Young Miss said that she didn't want to get married to Official Mu bluntly. It's surprising that she dared to go against Master so openly."

Wei Xiao Hua laughed softly. She was not surprised with that because she knew that it was the only option left for Wei Liuying. Or to be exact, that was the best way for her to see both of her parent's real intention for the marriage. If she merely agreed and didn't say anything else, she would never know what their real intention is.

"Since she comes out clean, it means that she's ready to bet on everything she has in her hand. A cornered rat will be the most dangerous because they'll be desperate to try fighting back at all cost."

Putting down the cloth in her hand, Wei Xiao Hua smiled. "But a rat will only be a rat. As long enough force is given, there's no way it wouldn't die."

"Miss…."

"Ask her to start. Tomorrow, we'll be making a grand play," Wei Xiao Hua said with a laugh. The real Wei Xiao Hua knew Wei Liuying's plan, but she could only guess. However, based on the book, Wei Liuying never had a chance to start her real plan because of Wei Xiao Hua's scheme, which she would perfectly start tomorrow. "Now, let's have some rest."

"Yes, Miss!"

Wei Xiao Hua smiled at the servants around her. Since she already knew their weakness and personality from the books, it was easy for her to pull them to her side. Besides, as the main daughter and Prince Ji Shu's fiancée, it was clear that she would be able to reach high position in the future.

Who would dare to offend her anymore?

Walking to the bedchamber, Wei Xiao Hua yawned. She had to admit that living in this era was not easy, especially because there was no phone or any other amusements that she used to enjoy back then. However, as an avid fan of Chinese drama and online novels, she was also excited to have her life here.

Transmigrator is invincible as long as they make use of the plot and hug the right thigh. Her only opponent was only other transmigrator.

Thinking about this matter, Wei Xiao Hua's expression darkened slightly. The original Wei Xiao Hua was clueless about many outside matters during the early part of the of the novel. As the result, she also didn't know if there was any change outside.

Hopefully, there's none.