Villainess Series 1: Bullying the Male lead

34: Failed

"Xin'er."

I have to calm down. 'Rack your brains out, Liu Shishi.'

I have a huge advantage. I know the flow of the story. Thinking about it for a few seconds, it made me realize I can still save the novel.. can still save the male lead. Can still have my death ending.

'Cheer up!'

I have become Bai Suxin. I lived her life for five years. I studied the green-tea villainess character well. I understand her position in her family's heart.

When Bai Meili was pregnant with Bai Suxin, the Bai couple visited a famous shrine. At the suggestion of the Bai Patriarch, they agreed to meet the mysterious female shaman named Wu Mian. This sorceress was a renowned fortune teller and traveller.

Wu Mian predicted that the child on Bai Meili's stomach will provide the Bai family with glory and honor. Her words: "She will grow up representing grace and virtue. She will bring peace and prosperity to the land. This child has surrounded by a mystical phoenix aura."

That's how Bai Suxin became the greatest treasure of the Prime Minister House because in ancient china, phoenix represents the empress.

That's why among all of his children, Bai Muro treated her eldest legitimate daughter like a jewel.

Since she was a child, Bai Muro indulged Bai Suxin at everything. The Left Prime Minister pampered her excessively. He spoiled her daughter with various gifts. All the finest silk in the manor, the expensive jewels and gems, all rare items were all given to her. Even her monthly allowance was much higher than her other siblings.

"Save him."

Now, the Left Prime Minister looked like he was struck by lightning.

The old man must have thought that in his entire life, no one dared to threatened him before. He knew that this daughter of his was just like him. Who might appeared calm and gentle. But inside, Bai Suxin was also ambitious and cunning. Extremely stubborn and arrogant. Her eldest has always been very adamant to the things she wants.

Just-like-him.

Both of them, the father and daughter have reached a complete deadlock. No one wanted to bargain.

'Kahhh! Staring contest!'

Back in my world, I was called the 'Staring Master Liu' because I never lose a staring contest before. In the company parties, we have always this staring game and I always won. 'Well, it was a quick cash.'

I slightly squinted my eyes. My vision was getting blurry as my eyes became drier and drier.

'I can't lose to this old man! It would be embarrassing! I'm a proud master!'

"S-Suxin."

My head turned towards the bed. Li Han finally woke up. His eyes were droopy.

I plan to run towards him but was stopped by the Prime Minister. Bai Muro stepped in front of me, blocking me from the male lead.

"Someone! Guards!"

The guards came. I recognized them from the Prime Minister House.

"Fuqìn."

"Xin'er, don't forget who you are. You.. are my daughter."

I bit my lips.

"S-Suxin."

I glanced at the male lead. As Li Han weakly reached his hand to me, he was obviously struggling to keep his eyes open.

"Li Han.."

"What are you waiting for? Take the lady away!"

Trying to calm myself, I closed my eyes. When I opened them, I threatened: "Fuqïn."

"You.." The Prime Minister's voice faltered, hesitation was evident in his eyes.

"S-Suxin.." Li Han was calling me. His voice was barely a whisper. After a few seconds, he fainted again. My heart almost stopped. But I know Li Han will be fine.

The guards sent me back to the Prime Minister's manor. The new female servants helped me washed up. The water in the tub turned into bright red as they meticulously gently scrubbed the bloodstains left by Li Han on my skin and face.

After all traces have been cleaned, they began to dressed me in my nightgown. Meanwhile Jin'er was preparing my dinner.

"You're all dismissed."

After the servants left, Jin'er stayed along with Gu Mama.

"Where did it go wrong?"

"My lady, please don't worry. Just like you predicted, Mo Tao have secretly taken the Chu girl out of prison. And it was confirmed that she can make the antidote for His Highness Nan King."

I heaved a sigh of relief.

My gaze fell to my hand on my lap; as if still seeing the blood of Li Han on them, they involuntarily trembled. I couldn't control the lingering fear in my heart.

"My lady what are you doing?

After I slammed my head to the table, I started biting my sleeves like a crazy person.

"Don't mind me. I'm just trying to escape reality." (Me: Most of the time.)

"My lady.." Their concerned faces were funny.

"Gu Mama. Jin'er. Nothing changed. Everyone must stick and follow the plan. Now, go."

"Yes, my lady."

In the middle of the moonless night, sounds of footsteps and shouts woke me up.

I frowned. I have insomnia okay. It's difficult for me to sleep. And with all the nightmares caused by the male lead, I just want to suffocate myself in my pillow. 'Do you know what time is it?! With all the traumatic things happened to me today, can't I asked for just one peaceful night? My beauty sleep!'

For the first time, I saw the Madam of the Prime Minister House out of countenance. Unlike her usual refined and graceful self, the woman was clumsily ordered the servants with her stuttering voice.

"Müqìn?"

"Jin'er, w-what are you waiting for? Dress t-the lady! We must flee at once!"

"Flee?"

Jin'er took me back in my bedroom, changed my nightgown into my usual white dress. I stared at the red cloak that was hanging loosely from my shoulders.

"Mūqìn, what's happening? This.."

Bai Meili gathered her composure with some difficulty and walked towards me. She put on the hood of my cloak, hiding my plain face with it.

"The Duke of Hebei failed."