Villain Lady

After all, the transmigrated Wei Xiao Hua in the book was a cold blooded person who knew that if she wanted to achieve anything here, she could never have any feeling.

"Miss Xiao Hua?" her maidservant asked in a worried tone.

"I'm fine," Wei Xiaohua replied with a faint smile on the corner of her lips. There was no need for her to think about those matters anymore. It shouldn't have any relation whatsoever to her either. "Let's go back and rest. The night wind is cold."

"Yes, Miss!"

…

Gao Ling was still annoyed whenever she thought about her meeting with Wei Xiao Hua and the people around her. It was painfully clear that there was a fake Wei Liuying in their group too. In addition, she looked beautiful yet miserable, which was very similar to how Wei Liuying used to portray herself based on what Gao Ling had heard.

It felt frustrating.

"I really wish I'm allowed to use my bow and arrow right now," Gao Ling muttered when she reached her room.

Beside her, Shi Lu Wen sighed. "I also brought some medicine. If she goes overdose, wouldn't she suffer?"

"That's a great idea."

"Right?!"

Gao Ling nodded. "But I'm sure a certain person wouldn't let us to do as we wish."

Shi Lu Wen peered to the back and saw Wei Liuying was still following them faithfully. She was looking in their direction with a tranquil gaze as if there was nothing that could affect her in the slightest bit. Her black iris was staring back without any intention to ask them any help.

The appearance of the fake Wei Liuying didn't seem to enter her head at all.

"I'm going to rest now. You can leave," Gao Ling said.

"Yes, Lady Gao."

Everyone quickly departed.

Wei Liuying obviously noticed the look on Gao Ling and Shi Lu Wen's gaze. She knew that they were asking her why she didn't have any reaction in the slightest bit, but in her opinion, there was no need to care so much. Even though her real identity has been taken by other people, it just simply meant that they wished to use what she had left behind.

Of course, she would take care of that fake Wei Liuying.

But not now.

She couldn't possibly make a move that would involve Gao Ling and Shi Lu Wen. She didn't wish to put them in danger at all.

Patience is a virtue.

She had to be patience if she wished to get proper result, but she shouldn't miss the right timing like before again. 

Wei Liuying stopped near the garden and looked to the back. The location of the servant and guards were not far from the main quarter where Gao Ling and Shi Lu Wen stayed for protection. As for Wei Liuying, she was arranged a room that was right by the side of Gao Ling's room.

She looked at the large man behind her. "Is there anything I can help, Leader Shan?"

"As I thought, you're Liu," Shan Yi said while messing his hair. He had been suspicious when he saw Wei Liuying's small figure and face. However, he didn't dare to step forward because he understood that she was hiding her identity by blending with the soldiers. Besides, she also acted as if she didn't know him.

He might be a muscle brain, but he was not a complete idiot.

Wei Liuying smiled. "There's some circumstances."

"Can't you just kill those people from Gao City? They're nuisance," Shan Yi said bluntly. "Weak but they pretend that they're going to protect their young lady. How can they protect with measly strength like that?"

"Muscle strength is not everything in a battle."

"Their intelligence didn't even reach a tenth of yours."

"If they heard it, they'll be angry." Wei Liuying shook her head lightly and fixed her posture while looking at Shan Yi with her tranquil gaze.

Shan Yi snorted. He felt that Wei Liuying was truly too patient. If it was him, he would have long landed a punch on their faces to teach them a lesson. "It's not important. Anyway, what's your role this time? Should I pretend that I know you or…"

"There's no need. I'm nothing more than a new soldier that Prince Ji Sheng recruited for his army," Wei Liuying replied. She turned around slowly. "Please protect Miss Lu Wen because it might not be peaceful here."

"That's my intention in the first place," Shan Yi refuted. "Even if you don't say it, I'll surely protect her."

Wei Liuying didn't turn around and merely waved her hand while walking away. Shan Yi messed his hair again and cursed under his breath. He had heard about Wei Liuying's fame when he was traveling, but he didn't expect that she truly changed so much in just a short period of several months.

The young girl who was exceedingly cold had grown to be harder to read and more powerful. He was sure that if he had to fight Wei Liuying again, he would lose miserably because of her scheme.

'Ah ****, I can't possibly lose to a little girl.'

Shan Yi mused to himself before he turned around and left. Well, it could be for later as his intention in coming here was to protect Shi Lu Wen. When he heard the melodious song, he knew that Shi Lu Wen was asking him to come, but he had to pretend as if he only came because he was interested in her.

He truly couldn't understand how these people could live by so much scheming every single day.

He felt his brain was roasted just thinking about it.

Time passed quietly.

There was nothing remarkable on the first night and when it was daybreak, the servants began to move. In the temple, everyone had to wake up early for their morning activities. As for Wei Liuying, she woke up early to prepare for her task to protect Gao Ling and Shi Lu Wen.

"Soldier Ying, you're up?" Du Min called out.

"Ah yeah!" Wei Liuying turned around and smiled. Her previously unreadable expression turned bright like that of a naïve youngster. "Is there anything wrong, Soldier Du? I thought that we're going to stand by the side like usual."

"Not for today. Lady Gao wished to practice archery, so I want you to accompany her."

"Eh? Will I be able to match up to her skill?" Wei Liuying asked in surprise. She hadn't seen Gao Ling in action if she had to be honest, so she was not sure how much she should hold herself back when facing her.

Du Min laughed. "There's no need to worry. Lady Gao won't go too hard for you."

"That sounds relieving."

"Come on."

When Wei Liuying got closer, she noticed that Du Min stretched his hand a bit. A bamboo strip was passed successfully that way. Internally, Wei Liuying sighed for the nth time because she understood that this was the only method they could possibly use to communicate with each other.

When they were already near the place, Wei Liuying climbed the nearby tree to look around the location. At the same time, she took the chance to read the bamboo strip that Du Min passed to her.

'Raging fire had occurred and only those who are away can stay safe.'

Wei Liuying sighed.

In other words, Yang Xian wished for her to not get involved in the battles and stay focused on protecting Gao Ling and Shi Lu Wen. Well, it was not that hard of a task, but she didn't like to be kept in the dark forever. She wanted to be able to know what happened outside too.

"It's morning, where do you want to go, Sister Gao?" Shi Lu Wen asked.

Gao Ling grinned. "I'm going to practice archery. Do you want to come alone, Lu Wen?"

"Ugh, I can't use bow properly," Shi Lu Wen admitted. For self defense, she was only taught how to use a knife because it was the best method that her brother thought for her. Besides, a knife was light and easy to carry even for someone as small as Shi Lu Wen.

"You can just watch. I have someone else to invite this time."

"Oh, who?"

"Where's Soldier Ying?"

"He's up there," Du Min pointed to the tree.

Wei Liuying jumped off and looked at Gao Ling with sheepish smile. "I'm sorry Lady Gao, the view from the tree is so beautiful that I can't resist from climbing up."

Gao Ling smiled. "It's fine. Now, you should just come with me and practice me, okay?"

"Okay."

The guards were all watching from the sides and lit a candle in their heart. They knew how harsh Gao Ling's training was, so they simply watched from the side. Wei Liuying hurriedly set up the target then returned back to Gao Ling.

"Can you use bow?" 

"Just a bit. I'm not proficient with it," Wei Liuying replied. She was trying to stay away in order to not reveal her real skill with the bow.

Gao Ling nodded. "In that case, your task is to retrieve my arrows every time I have finished, got it?"

"Yes!"

With that, Gao Ling began to dock the arrow and aimed to the target. The aura around her changed greatly. Previously, she still looked as usual, which was the amiable young miss of the Gao Family, but now, she looked like a valiant warrior.

The arrow didn't stay in the bow for long as Gao Ling's finger released it. 

Dzing! Jleb!

It hit right in the middle.