36 You Ought To Thank Me (1/2)

Hongyue's finger paused in front of her victim, and already she formed a new plan for extra performance.

As soon the head guard saw her finger aimed at him, he couldn't help but pee himself. W-was he next? The front of his garment began to turn dark, and his knees trembled as he crumpled unsightly on the ground. His pupils quivered in fear as he panted for his breath.

A pungent scent floated into the air which seemingly roused the general from his bloodlust. He glanced at the culprit in front of him with utter disdain. When had he gotten such a useless head guard? He made such a fool out of himself. How dishonorable! He placed aside his weapon.

Pfft.

By his side, Hongyue couldn't help snickering.

Wasn't this the same man who denied her allowance each month and stole away her pieces of jewelry for himself? The same one who trashed her room in rage when he didn't receive a bribe from her? The one who lashed her to release his anger? What a true incompetent piece of trash! If this is his reaction now, whatever will he display when she revealed her true appearance?

Hongyue's eyes glowed in excitement.

She turned to her father and clasped his sleeves.

”Please don't mind my words, I mean after all, how can Father not tell who's loyal or not in his men. This daughter was rude.” She spoke sweetly.

The general nodded dazedly; his brain already trapped within her words. Hongyue smiled as her words took the influence she wanted it to in his mind.

General Wei frowned. Yes, how could he know who's loyal or not in his men? He must go back and check up on his estate. His hand froze.

The hair stick!

He needed to see if the hair stick was still there!

He ran past Hongyue without another word.

Seeing the general leave, the rest of the servants began to relax. Their stiff arms slackened, and their once fearful eyes that looked at Hongyue shifted back to looks of contempt. Who did she think she was? Just because she had the general on her side didn't mean she was always going to be invincible. What actual power did she have anyway? Nothing!

A couple of them spat in revulsion near her feet. They hastily filed out as well, racing to get out of the ghastly courtyard. Who was willing to stay another minute looking at the dead bodies plastered all over the yard?

Hongyue's eyes gleamed.

It looked like it wasn't enough. Those pests don't see her as anything at all nor as a threat. She'll have to be meaner next time; she was too nice to them.

Now, only the doctor and the head guard remained. One was frozen stiff while the other was on the ground struck with fear. As she approached closer to them, the doctor scrambled back. He shifted his eyes away from her face, stammered something about getting medicine and ran out.

Momentarily only the head guard and Hongyue remained.