Villain Lady

Wei Liuying walked in slightly hurried steps to the main hall. From a distance away, she could hear the sound of something crashing. The scene might have already escalated to the point that they were throwing a tantrum.

As she came nearer, her eyes caught the sight of her older sister who stood near the door. Wei Zilin carefully held the door frame with her small body trembling. The scene in the main hall was really scary.

"Second Sister?" Wei Liuying called out in a soft tone.

Wei Zilin's body jerked. She turned her head around. With one glance, it was clear that her eyes were watery because of fear. "T…Third Sister."

"Can I come in?"

"You wouldn't want to come in."

"I want to take a look."

Wei Zilin nodded tearfully and moved back one step. With that, Wei Liuying could see the hall better. She could see the three concubines along with Wei Xiao Hua and Wei Hong. The five of them were in the messy hall. There were several pieces of shattered porcelain on the floor.

Wei Hong looked tired as he rubbed his forehead. Wei Liuying could guess that he was annoyed that Prince Ji Sheng returned earlier, which thwarted his plan. Tomorrow morning, all officials will have to gather in the palace to greet him because it was already too late when Prince Ji Sheng arrived in his palace today.

"I'm almost 15 years old," Wei Xiao Hua said strongly, emphasizing the point that she had been uttering out since some time ago. Her eyes were blazing with determination. "When I'm already an adult, I'll have to manage the household. Besides, as the main daughter, isn't it only natural for me to be the one to be taking care of the household's matter until I was married away?"

Concubine Xie snorted. She had a tall frame that made her look thin. Her features were not the best among the three of them, but she had a huge advantage for bearing the first son. "What are you talking about? As the mother of the future head of the Wei Family, isn't it only natural for me to be the one to take care of the household?"

"We still don't know which one who will be better in the future," Concubine Feng said coldly. Her pretty face flushed red in anger, making her look more adorable. Despite her older age, she still didn't lose the touch that she had ever since she was young.

Concubine Chou was also a pretty woman, only losing to Concubine Feng. However, her body was more attractive. In addition, she had a soft personality when she was in front of Wei Hong, and easily caught his attention completely. That way, she had been keeping tight rein over her status as the most favorite concubine.

Wei Xiao Hua crossed her hands. "Even though it's like that, it didn't change the fact that you're all Father's concubines. When I'm still in this household, shouldn't my position be higher than all of you."

"You witch! You…."

"Also, what's with the meagre allowance that I got every single month? Are you telling me that I'm nothing more than a beggar on the street that could only get a few liang of silver each month? It's not even enough for me to buy new clothes for the New Year!" Wei Xiao Hua said again.

Wei Liuying's eyes flickered when she heard what Wei Xiao Hua said. When they visited the market just now, Wei Xiao Hua's face did look terrible. It seemed that she failed to buy the dress that she wanted just now. Because of that, she chose to strike today and caught all of them unprepared.

"Did you withhold the money?" Wei Hong asked, his face was sour.

"No! That didn't happen," Concubine Chou strictly rejected. The one who held control over the money was her while Concubine Xie and Concubine Feng could only make sure that they got enough for themselves. And with some threat, they managed to secure their position and money enough for them to live by. After all, it wouldn't be good if Wei Hong heard that his son got mistreated.

Even Concubine Chou knew that it would only worsen the situation because of the children that they had.

Wei Xiao Hua sneered. "Why don't you show the finance book for all of us to see? I'm sure that you'll be able to see that I didn't get the money that I was supposed to receive."

"That must be Steward Bo's fault!" Concubine Chou dodged the bullet once more. Her expression was dignified as if she was only telling the facts. However, her back was actually filled with cold sweat. "He's the one in charge of the distribution."

"Oh, really? Why don't we call him here to have him talk with us?"

"Call him here," Wei Hong said calmly.

As the servants walked out, Wei Xiao Hua sneered once more. Wei Liuying didn't really want to get involved, but she knew that things wouldn't end well if this continued. She sighed internally at the grave that her mother had dug for herself with this small incident.

It was just a few liang silver. With Feng Chun (Concubine Feng's real name) current status, she wouldn't lack silver at all.

Slowly, Wei Liuying made her way to her mother and lightly patted her mother's hand. "Calm down, Mother. It'll only harm you if you keep on being angry."

Feng Chun was indeed angry. After all, she knew that if Wei Xiao Hua was the one to hold the money, there was a high chance that her own allowance would be reduced. At that time, where would she cry to? After all, her allowance could be higher because of the threat that she gave to Concubine Chou.

"I'm not angry," Feng Chun said through gritted teeth.

Wei Liuying did nothing but to pat her mother's hand. Her head was lowered, so no one could be able to see her expression.

In front of her, Wei Xiao Hua merely snorted at that performance of filial piety. On the other hand, Concubine Chou turned to look at her own daughter with a glare. How come another daughter was so filial while hers is not?

Wei Zilin felt a chill on her back when she saw her mother's stare. With no other choice, she had to step forward and stood behind her mother. However, it was clear from her expression that she was very unwilling.

"Steward Bo is here."

Wei Xiao Hua passed a glance to the steward and stepped forward. "Steward Bo, do you take the silvers that are supposed to be mine?

Hearing the question, Steward Bo's back was filled with sweat. How could he dare to do that? However, he noticed that Concubine Chou was glaring at him. She held someone important for Steward Bo, so he had no other choice but to follow her order.

"I didn't take any, Miss."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Show me the finance book," Wei Xiao Hua said as she turned to look at Concubine Chou.

"This…" Concubine Chou was unwilling. Holding the finance book and the authority to distribute the money always made her feel much better. After all, it was supposed to be the main wife's job, but because there's no main wife in Wei Family Residence, it fell to her hand under Concubine Xie and Concubine Feng's watch.

In truth, her position was supposed to be the lowest, but Wei Hong favored her. It granted her a lot of benefits that she couldn't have before.

Wei Hong sighed. "Give it to her."

"But, that's…" Concubine Chou looked at Wei Hong with a pleading look.

Seeing her face, Wei Hong felt his heart was sliced. He also wanted Concubine Chou to be the one to hold the finance of this residence. However, he knew that Wei Xiao Hua wouldn't back down until she got what she wanted.

"How about if we make a compromise?"