Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C206. You're Overthinking.

Chapter 206: You're Overthinking

Hua Zhi walked in silence on the way back, her expression cold. A murderous glint seemed to flash in her eyes, reminding both Ying Chun and Bao Xia of that rainy night at the manor. Even the usually chatty Bao Xia kept her mouth shut, not daring to say a word.

Their young mistress was truly enraged this time.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Hua Zhi was enveloped in a hug. The scent of medicine filled her nostrils. She reflexively returned the hug.

"Huahua, Yan-ge said you wanted to see me. I don't have to go back?"

Hua Zhi patted the head of the person clinging to her and led her inside. "Are you done with everything?"

"Yes, Master will be staying in the capital for a while, so I won't be needed there anymore." Shao Yao jumped up and down, her eyebrows practically flying off her face with joy. It was clear she was truly happy to leave the palace.

Hua Zhi's mood improved slightly. As they approached the front yard, she saw Yan Xi waiting there, which didn't surprise her.

Shao Yao suddenly leaned in and whispered conspiratorially, "Huahua, what's going on between you and Yan-ge? Yan-ge has been so easygoing these past few days. Something good must have happened, right?"

Hua Zhi pinched Shao Yao's cheek and led her closer to Yan-ge. "Not busy?"

"As long as my subordinates don't slack off, sitting in that position isn't that demanding."

But getting everyone below to work hard is easier said than done. Even when the concept of 'family, state, and world' evolved into 'state and world,' how many people truly put the state before their family?

Most people prioritize their own needs first and only think of the state when they have spare resources. Human nature is inherently selfish. The idea of selflessness is often just a matter of not needing anything or being able to get something better.

There was no need for Hua Zhi to give an order; the servants had already gone to prepare tea and pastries. But today, Hua Zhi was in a bad mood and didn't want to waste any of her precious tea.

Gu Yanxi glanced at the chattering Shao Yao and she immediately shut her mouth.

"Yang Zheng doesn't agree?"

Hua Zhi sneered. She didn't want to be so sharp as to become repulsive, but her sharpness was evident in every word. "Not only does he disagree, but he also wants to suck Hua family dry."

Gu Yanxi stared intently at Hua Zhi. "What do you plan to do?"

"His disagreement doesn't matter. I didn't expect him to agree today anyway. I just went through the motions. It's Yang Qi, not Yang Zheng, who is married to my cousin. As long as Yang Qi writes a divorce decree and the divorce is finalized, I have nothing to fear even if Yang Zheng wants to turn against me."

Hua Zhi met Gu Yanxi's gaze. "I know Yang Qi has a mistress whom he favors very much. He spends most of his time there. I need to borrow two people from you."

"Wang Rong will be enough."

"…"

Being the Hua family's martial arts instructor wasn't easy. Not only did he have to teach the children martial arts, but he also had to act as an enforcer.

"Caochao, your medicine is finally going to be useful."

Shao Yao chuckled and untied the pack on her back, revealing a variety of bottles and jars of different sizes. Hua Zhi had originally thought these were personal belongings she had brought out of the palace...