Wedge

Wanxi has never understood how she ended up in such a situation. She has always been cautious and abided by her duties, and even as a favored concubine, she should have been acceptable. But why has she ended up being attacked by everyone in the end?

"Miss, it's time to take your medicine," Gao Mama stood by the bed, gently urging Wanxi.

"What's the point of taking medicine? It's just a matter of sooner or later," Wanxi leaned against the bed, pale and emaciated, but still showing traces of her former grace.

"Miss, why do you have to do this to yourself?" Gao Mama's eyes turned red, choked with emotion.

Even in this situation, the mistress still refuses to let go of Wanxi. With the new emperor ascending the throne, Ninth Lord is busy with state affairs and has not entered the back courtyard for two months. The mistress has allowed those despicable women to mistreat Wanxi.

It's simply too much.

"Mama, if I go, you and Tingzhu take the silver deed from the dowry and leave the manor with Tingsnow to live your own lives!" Wanxi looked outside with a distant gaze, sounding despondent.

Her small courtyard used to be bustling, but now it's not just deserted, even her maids and servants have either defected or found excuses to leave, one by one, tormented to death.

Is it that those people are too heartless, or is it that she is too easy to bully?

"Miss, you will get better. When the lord returns to the back courtyard, he will definitely come to see you," Gao Mama was startled by Wanxi's blunt words, and her legs went weak, kneeling by the bedside, crying softly, as if trying to give her hope to live.

Wanxi shook her head gently. She knows her own body.

They say illness comes like a mountain and goes like a thread. Her illness is just a common cold, as long as she takes good care of herself, it's not a big deal. But the mistress can't tolerate her, and the women in the back courtyard don't want her to live. They have forced her into this situation.

Tinglan, who understood medicine, was beaten to death, and Tingsnow, who managed the meals, was also beaten and still unable to get up. Now, only Gao Mama and Tingzhu are left, no matter how careful and cautious they are, how much can they prevent?

"Mama, I know in my heart that these people probably won't let me live to see the lord," she had realized this several days ago. This medicine is different from the previous ones, but what can she do about it?

She hates herself for knowing that the mistress is cruel but still being respectful, and she hates herself for knowing that those despicable women in the back courtyard are heartless but still being tolerant.

"Miss, don't say such discouraging words," Gao Mama wanted to comfort her, but unfortunately, the mistress Dong Eshi and the concubines in the manor are on high alert, and they have tried their best but still couldn't see the lord, so they can only watch their miss deteriorate day by day.

"Mama, listen, the person who urges me to leave is coming, hehe... cough..." After a violent cough, Wanxi's pale face showed a hint of blush, making her look extremely delicate, as if she had regained some radiance.

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a flurry of footsteps outside the courtyard, indicating that the people who had been waiting couldn't wait any longer. Gao Mama and Tingzhu exchanged a glance and saw Tingzhu rushing in, indicating that those people were finally coming.

The sound of birds and sweet laughter broke the silence of Siyi Residence during this time. Gao Mama went outside and saw a group of beautiful women coming from afar, and hurriedly turned back, "Miss..."

Wanxi reached out to smooth her long hair and smiled, "Mama, Tingzhu, help me with my makeup."

"Miss..." Gao Mama wanted to advise her to take care of her own body, but seeing the determination in Wanxi's eyes, she choked up and couldn't speak.

Gao Mama and Tingzhu helped Wanxi change and put on makeup. The peach-red makeup set off her pale face, making her look sickly, but given her outstanding appearance, she didn't look haggard, but rather had a pitiful charm.

When those sweet voices and laughter entered the room, Wanxi raised her eyes and smiled mockingly. Seeing this scene, it seems that everyone in the back courtyard has come.

Sure enough, these people are afraid that she will die late and leave no room for a comeback!

"Miss Wanyan, the mistress is busy with many affairs today and won't come to see you off. But she ordered us, her sisters, to come and send you off together. I believe you should be satisfied," the leader, Zhaogai, said, gesturing for her maids to place a tray on the main seat.

Wanxi raised her head and saw the neatly arranged white silk, dagger, and poison on the tray. She couldn't help but laugh, "You are well-prepared."

Zhaojiashi looked at Wanxi, who remained unmoved, and said triumphantly, "After all, it's the last journey for Sister Yanyan. Things should be done properly."

Wanxi fell silent upon hearing this, and she looked at the teacup in her hand, speaking indifferently, "I, Yanyan Wanxi, have always respected the mistress and kept to my duties since entering the mansion. I have never opposed anyone. But I never expected things to come to this point. You all cannot tolerate me."

"Enough talk. If Sister Yanyan can't decide, why not let Sister Meimei help you choose!" As soon as Wanxi finished speaking, a beauty standing next to Zhaojiashi, Liu, who had been favored recently, stood up.

It's said that those in the same trade are enemies. When it comes to favoritism, the women in the backyard are not just enemies, but also rivals.

Seeing this, the women all stood up. Although they all looked stunning, in Wanxi's eyes, they seemed like demons, as if they were about to devour her at any moment.

"Enough, you all just want my life." With a loud thud, Wanxi slammed the teacup in her hand onto the nearby table.

"Good, as long as Sister Yanyan understands." Zhaojiashi covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed lightly, her tone icy, "Sister Yanyan, it's better for you to do it yourself, so you won't die in an undignified manner."

"Is that so? Zhaojiashi, I don't know what role you are playing in this, but I know that even if I die, you won't have a good ending." With a cold smile, Wanxi reached for the dagger on the tray.

"Gegge—" Gaomama and Tingzhu watched this scene, feeling torn apart, but they were restrained by the maids and could only watch everything unfold helplessly.

Wanxi drew the dagger, and the cold light reflected on the blade made everyone in the room hold their breath.

Zhaojiashi watched Wanxi holding the dagger, instinctively shrinking back, but her gaze was fixed on Wanxi, "Since Sister Yanyan has made her choice, then let's go on the road!"

"Right, if Sister doesn't agree, there are others willing to do it."

Facing these aggressive faces, Wanxi gritted her teeth, her gaze cold, "Go on the road? Isn't that what you want? In this life, I have followed my mother's teachings, been cautious, respected the mistress, and never opposed anyone. I have always been accommodating, but I never expected to end up like this. If there is a next life, I will not be so understanding. I will make you all watch as I shine alone and become the favored one in the backyard."

After saying these words through gritted teeth, Wanxi looked at Gaomama and Tingzhu, who were struggling to come towards her, and smiled faintly. With a swift motion, thick blood gushed out, covering her slender neck in an instant.

"Gegge—"

Wanxi's body fell from the chair, facing upward, blood gushing out, and she died with her eyes open.