Villain Lady

Wei Liuying came out of the prison with Yang Xian after they were done with what they wanted to do here. Yang Xian released some other children from the prison because they were unrelated to the event and didn't wish to have connection with their father. While some children cared for their father, most of them didn't have that much care for their parents since they were not close to each other.

"Are you done?" Yang Xian asked.

Wei Liuying nodded. "Yes."

"I didn't expect you to give your brother a second chance."

"Why not?"

"Considering how he behaved before, I can't say that I have good feeling for your brother." Yang Xian shrugged his shoulder.

Hearing that, Wei Liuying chuckled and shook her head lightly. While it was true that she also didn't have good feeling for her brother, it was not to that extent. In her brother's eyes, she was never worth much. It was very similar to many other people who were looking in her direction because women's worth was extremely low in this place.

Whilst it was not something Wei Liuying liked, she also knew that her brother was capable. Ever since the accident happen, Wei Hong Zheng had been working hard to be able to become better. He might not be able to become an official in his entire life, but it shouldn't be a problem for him to be a soldier.

"Enlisting in the army will be a good lesson for him. Also, even if he becomes a better person, I'll still not want to talk with him that much," Wei Liuying replied with a faint smile. Even if she said that she was fine, the scar from her childhood would never leave her forever. 

She couldn't forgive her brother fully, but at the very least, she didn't want to become the reason for his downfall. He had suffered enough, so she would give him a chance. But after this, she still didn't want to meet him and just let their path never cross each other anymore.

"It's fine." Yang Xian raised his hand and patted Wei Liuying's head once more. Her small figure made him want to pat her forever. "Anyway, there are several others we should meet."

"Who?"

"Xie Han, Prime Minister Xie's son."

Wei Liuying's eyes flickered when she heard the name. After Ji Shu became the Emperor, he killed Prime Minister Xie and caught those who were part of his household. Since the Emperor was busy, they were only under house arrest, but it was unknown whether they would be willing to serve the new Emperor now.

Well, they could try to ask because Prime Minster Xie's sons were quite capable in her opinion. Many officials were taught to put the kingdom above their family, but she didn't know whether they would also think the same.

After all, they had lost their father in a struggle of power. 

"How about Xie Feng and Xie Ni?"

"Xie Feng is already married away outside the capital city not long ago. As for Xie Ni, she's still a little kid who's waiting to grow up before getting married. She was engaged not long ago."

"To who?"

Yang Xian pursed his lips. "Wei Yijun."

Wei Liuying: "…" what in the world?

"Wei Family proposed a few months ago. Wei Yijun will be 20 soon enough while Xie Ni was around a year or two younger than you, so the age is quite a match," Yang Xian explained.

"I see."

"We still also need to see Wei Yijun. He's still in the academy and might not like the development for this matter."

Wei Liuying was silent for a moment. "I will visit Wei Yijun. You can visit Xie Han and try to talk with him."

She was not close with Xie Family either. And rather than visiting those people, she wanted to meet with her brother again. 

"Alright."

Parting ways with Yang Xian, Wei Liuying headed to the academy. Since her father sent her brother to study here and stayed here for the time being, Wei Yijun could steer away from all the problems. However, there was no doubt that the entire Wei Family Household right now would be in turmoil without Wei Hong.

The academy was large and Wei Liuying didn't have any hesitation to enter. Almost all guards have already realized that she was the strategist, so they made way from her. The soldiers were quick to deliver the news.

"Strategist Liu, is there anything I can do to help??" a servant scurried over.

"I would like to meet with Wei Yijun," Wei Liuying replied unhurriedly.

"He's in the library. Would you like us to call him or shall this one lead the way?"

"Lead the way."

Looking around, Wei Liuying felt that the people's gaze was strange as they fell onto her. While it was true that having a woman in this position was strange, she felt that they were more afraid and respectful rather than scorning that fact. Probably, the fact that Strategist Liu was already known because of her endeavor made them able to accept the fact that she was a woman.

It didn't take long for Wei Liuying to arrive by the library. With just a glance, she could see Wei Yijun sitting with a book in front of him. He was focused on the text in front of him as if it was the most precious thing in the entire world.

"First Young Master Wei, Strategist Liu is here to see you," the servant quickly informed.

Wei Yijun raised his head and looked at Wei Liuying. He had heard from the servants that Strategist Liu was actually Wei Liuying as many officials had heard it in the palace. At first, he was skeptical. But now that he had seen Wei Liuying with his own eyes, he knew that it was the truth.

Wei Liuying is Strategist Liu.

Standing up, Wei Yijun cupped his hand and bowed slightly in formality. "Wei Yijun greets Strategist Liu."

"Please don't stand on ceremony, First Brother. I only come to have a short talk."

Hearing the friendly tone, Wei Yijun staggered a bit. He was the only one in the Wei Family Residence who has higher intelligence compared with other siblings. With just one sentence, he understood that Wei Liuying didn't want to treat him as stranger but as her brother.

Despite the fact that they were not close to each other, Wei Liuying disregarded everything. Wei Yijun knew that with Wei Liuying acknowledging him as her brother but not even want to accept their father, his worth would soar in front of other officials.

Wei Yijun raised his head and saw Wei Liuying smiling at him. It was the same kind smile that she always had back in Wei Family Household. A fake yet harmless smile when she was simply needed to talk about something.

'What a scary sister I have.'

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony, Third Sister," Wei Yijun replied and straightened his position. "Please have a seat."

"Thank you."

Wei Liuying walked forward and pulled the chair before she sat down. Her eyes landed on the book that Wei Yijun read. "I see that you're still studying hard, First Brother. Do you have any intention to become an official in the future?"