The Princess Wei Yang

Chapter 81 Part 1: Swarm of Scorpions

Chapter 81 Part 1: Swarm of Scorpions

九死一生  Jiǔsǐyīshēng - lit: Nine dead one life, there is a high possibility of death and slim chances of survival, but it also implies that if one does survive, they are as good as dead

“If it was me, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to eat nor sleep peacefully if the person I murdered reappeared before me everyday. It seems Da Furen must have a heart of steel to be able to stomach that.” Li Wei Yang said this with a slight smile.

“Xiaojie, you should not believe Da Furen’s words, Nubi feels they were not well-intentioned.”

This Yatou knows how to be cautious now, it seems she has made some progress. Li Wei Yang looked at Bai Zhi.

On the surface, Da Furen had declined Er Furen’s housekeeper’s request, but Li Wei Yang took note of her expressions. She heard the words ‘family matters’, and the corner of her mouth lifted, with not a trace of panic, as if it were a long-awaited thing and it had finally happened.

However, Er Furen’s suggestion that shu nu should accompany and take care of Da Furen was rather timely.

In fact, whether it was Da Furen or Er Furen, Li Wei Yang understood them well enough.

Er Furen was clever and ambitious. She stayed by Lao Furen’s side all day and visited her birth family from time to time, and went on pilgrimages… It was typical for a Furen in the Capital to take part in such social events. Although she was considerate towards Lao Furen, it was a pity that Er Laoye was a shu zi, so Lao Furen did not favor him.

Er Furen always opposed Da Furen, but sometimes, for the sake of personal gain, they would conspire with one another. Er Furen’s attitude towards her was sincere at first, especially in supporting her efforts against Da Furen, but once Li Wei Yang became Xianzhu, Er Furen’s intentions became clear, she sometimes treated her indifferently and even stood in Li Wei Yang’s way. And Da Furen was a gentle person on the surface, but her character was akin to needles, strong and stubborn, if she was gravely ill, she would not run to Lao Furen to lament. Her expressions today were strangely those of weakness and vulnerability, as if she were begging Lao Furen, but she also agreed to allow shu nu to go to Fu Rui Courtyard to look after her, but why?

Da Furen’s expressions flashed in her mind, and Li Wei Yang smiled softly.

That afternoon, Du mama led other servants to Li Wei Yang’s place: “San Xiaojie has decided to look after Furen but going back and forth will not be convenient, Da Furen’s idea was… Why not move to the De Dong wing of the Fu Rui Courtyard.” She looked over to Li Wei Yang, smiling as she said: “Aside from Xiaojie, Si Xiaojie and Wu Xiaojie have already moved over. In the future, Xiaojie will not need to do anything at all aside from coming to offer well-wishes, bringing medicine and meals to Da Furen will be enough. Moreover, the responsibilities can be divided between three Xiaojies, so it will not be as tiring.”

Bai Zhi and Mo Zhu glanced at each other and saw the flash of unease in the other’s eyes.

Everything was going well, and now they were unexpectedly moving to Fu Rui Courtyard, where everything will be under Da Furen’s control. It was certainly not a good thing.

Li Wei Yang closed the book in her hand and looked to Du mama, surprisingly Du mama, who smiled and said: “Nubi has already asked Laoye, and Laoye has agreed.”

In other words, she had no choice but to move. Li Wei Yang smiled, since Da Furen did not mind going through such trouble, she must not mind if Li Wei Yang was adding to her troubles, then? Although they must have something in store for her this time, if they had that much time on their hands and were looking to die, she should grant them their wish, “I have to trouble mama then.” She looked to Bai Zhi, and Bai Zhi said: “All of you, quickly follow me. Be mindful of Xiaojie’s valuable possessions or you may lose your heads!”