10 Invent New Law (1/2)
The past days since her return, the general has noticed one problem popping into the notice board one after another that it was too many, she had to write it down on a self-made notebook as big as her palms.
First, the emperor did not like her and neither did the other imperial relatives. It was sort of a reasonable one but if Wei Xia Ri chose to behave like a docile and intelligent lady like Xu Yuan Yuan, their hostility would increase. Life as a foolish general would be easier.
Secondly, that cheating prince, Zhong Lei. No need for closure but if he suddenly becomes like those arrogant male leads who suddenly develop interests to the villainess after the woman quits on them, it would be disastrous. Worse comes to worst, the probability of him kidnapping her dear fiance is big!
Thirdly, Xu Yuan Yuan was it? Maybe coming clean to her would solve things? She seemed like a transmigrator anyway.
Fourth, the debts were financially discouraging. Her business is done for and getting into the shady side of the empire is just a bunch of headache pills waiting to come and terrorize her peace.
Fifth, her dispirited soldiers. Would surrendering her title be good? She would still be princess Ruge anyway. No, definitely not. Nevermind.
Sixth, courting her fiance. First of all, despite being submissive, the uke is a womanizer. In addition, the lamb is probably being hunted down. Not wolves for sure, because she herself is that predator.
Just six problems but all too big! 'Ugh, so many people are so shady! Can't I just leave all this behind?'
The jaded lady slouched back against her bed's headboard. But while she busied herself in her thoughts, she was unconsciously listening to her maids.
While thinking, a young maid announced herself and came in with today's breakfast. A bowl of rice, egg, and a big slice of barbecued pork was on the portable table. In addition, a cup of hot tea has been poured onto her teacup.
”Your breakfast, Lord Wei.”
”Uhhhuh--- is this brunch?” Wei Xia Ri usually skipped breakfast or drank milk and ate a slice of french toast. To be served with a heavy meal when the sun just rose quickly brought her out of her thoughts.
”Lord Wei, this is your breakfast.”
”O-oh, really?” 'But I hate eating in the morning!' she wanted to say. In the previous' memories, the tyrant liked to eat a heavy meal in the morning before training. 'Training? Holy moly!' Wei Xia Ri was a full-bred couch potato and had never run a kilometer in her life! She looked at the young maid by her side and to the table of food which looked so appetizing, it seemed like the chef put so much effort on this. 'Why not look at the bright side and probably adopt this one? Besides the general was a general who battled beside her people no matter what.'
Wei Xia Ri closed her eyes and whispered a morning prayer. And when she finished, her eyes fluttered on along with a smile. ”Thank you, but have you eaten yours yet?”
The young girl was used to waiting on her master and dealing with the tyrant's pickiness. However, these past days were just too different. The general no longer complained about the menu nor did she throw a tantrum over her, the maid's appearance.
”Yes milady,” she gently answers while her eyes were glued to the floor.
”Wouldn't your neck hurt if you keep staring down?”
”Yes mila-- huh? This servant did not mean to displease your grace, milady!” She panicked and quickly fell to kowtow on the ground. Wei Xia Ri's jaw dropped in shock, her eyes turned indifferent with displeasure. How bad was the previous that even servants suffer mild PTSD from her?
'Not good!' Alerted, Wei Xia Ri quickly got off the bed and gently pulled the girl up. ”Listen, I may have to explain some things okay? Can I get your name?”
”This servant has no name milady, I was born a slave therefore this servant--”
”That is terrible. But listen, I have no intention of harming you at all. Thank you for your service.”