The sun shone unusually brightly in the springtime. A royal decree arrived at Minister Liu’s manor in Nanli with the following orders:

“By royal decree of the Emperor, mandated by the heavens: The virtuous, talented, and exceptionally beautiful third young miss of the Liu Family, Liu Rushuang, will from here forth be known as Princess Changping and travel to the nation of Beiming to be politically wed. Milady will set out in three day’s time. As granted by the Emperor!”

Minister Liu had a total of three daughters; the most disappointing of them all was the third daughter, Liu Rushuang.

In the Capital, rumors have it that the Liu family’s third young miss was illiterate and utterly stupid.

Whereas the Liu Family’s eldest young miss, Liu Ruyue, was not only captivatingly beautiful but outstandingly talented.

Why did the Emperor want to betroth such a women to the Emperor of Beiming? Well, there were many theories.

Speaking of the Emperor of Beiming, women of the Capital would all shudder at the thought of when he killed thousands of people one night on a bloody rampage.

People wondered just how many days Liu Rushuang would survive after her betrothal.

Just then, in the dreary and run-down Autumn Jade Courtyard, the female lead of this story rested leisurely on the bed.

She wore a silky white dress with embroidered flowers and various pleats, which casually spread across the floor.

Shimmeringly, elegant, long hair flowed down like a waterfall which just so happened to rest lightly upon a sweet-smelling shoulder.

Judging by the side profile, the person was extraordinarily charming and feminine.

But the facial features were extremely ordinary. On the streets, absolutely no one would give this person a second glance.

Liu Rushuang covered her yawn, as she listened to Qing’Er complain with a pout.

“Young miss, everyone in the Capital is talking about how you’ll have an awful time married in Beiming. Even the eldest young miss and the second young miss were secretly cursing you in the courtyard! They’re really out of order!”

Liu Rushuang smiled softly at Qing’Er who wore a long, light green dress and two buns in her hair.

She ruffled Qing’Er’s hair.

At two years younger than herself, Qing’Er was really cute!

“Young miss, why did you ruffle my hair again?!” She exclaimed with an annoyed pout. Qing’Er reached her hand out and pushed Liu Rushuang’s hand away from her head.

Liu Rushuang suddenly smirked and her eyes lit up. “Or how about you marry on my behalf?! With my strength, I’ll definitely be able to run away,” she said flatly.

Qing’Er was left stunned and wanted to cry a little, as she tried to figure out what she meant by that.

“Young miss, do you really want me to marry that tyrant in your place?” She murmured whilst staring at her young miss.

“Haha…” Liu Rushuang laughed out loud. Messing with people felt so good!

“Young miss, you tricked me again!”

Qing’Er watched Liu Rushuang laugh out loud and thought about her history of being tricked. On second thought, she realized that they would be committing a major offence by resisting an royal decree! Why would the young miss do that?

Why would she be so foolish?!

Liu Rushuang smiled brightly, as she looked at Qing’Er’s angry and flushed face.

Thinking about this political marriage, her eyes darkened for a moment. She won’t be that easily manipulated.

She thought about how her biological father in her previous life had trained her to be an assassin, and the conviction in her heart to listen to her father’s orders no matter what.

But in the very end, she was tortured to death by her own father.

Just when she lost her life to the father and step mother who didn’t protect her, the respected young miss of this life suffered some injuries.

She was punished to kneel in the courtyard without food or water for three days.

Finally, when she reached her limit of exhaustion and hunger, she secretly picked up the food that the young miss’ threw out for her to eat.

However, her father who despised her found out and violently beat her.

In the end, on the brink of death, she still didn’t know why it all happened.

With that thought, Liu Rushuang smirked with hints of ferocity and viscousness.

If she could transmigrate back, she would definitely murder the father who killed her!

…

In this lifetime, she finally had a mother who treated her well and made her feel like family.

But she passed away a long long time ago.

Her eyes gradually turned blood red.

Nevertheless, she smiled helplessly, and yet that same smile seemed to turn as dark as the pitch-black abyss.

Qing’Er stared at Liu Rushuang who looked like she was sad again, and silently stood by her side.

The young miss had truly suffered far too much.

Minister Liu and the Empress were brother and sister, so his career soared with the Empress’ rise to power and influence.

In his twenties, he was appointed the position of Senior Minister.

In his mind, he looked down upon people of lower status.

Liu Rushuang’s mother was a songstress named Wu Xiyu, who fell for Minister Liu. She set him up by drugging him and getting pregnant with Liu Rushuang just to enter the Minister’s manor as a concubine.

However, Minister Liu looked down on Wu Xiyu for being a songstress, so he would always give her the cold shoulder.

As time passed, people in the Minister’s manor disliked Wu Xiyu and her daughter Liu Rushuang, and pushed them around.

In the end, Wu Xiyu got sick and never recovered, leaving Liu Rushuang alone in this word at barely four years old.

Minister Liu wanted to kill this daughter of his.

But Liu Rushuang personally approached Minister Liu to request to leave and have nothing more to do with the Minister Liu manor.

Just like that, Minister Liu sent Liu Rushuang to a monastery to live and perish on her own.

It wasn’t until the political marriage in the Capital, did he find and sent for her return.

Madam Liu and her two daughters Liu Ruyue and Liu Ruxing never liked Liu Rushuang.

Ever since the day after the imperial decree half a year ago, when Liu Rushuang returned to the Autumn Jade Courtyard, she’s been strategizing at every turn.

Madam Liu wore a luxurious, dark red, embroidered dress, a dangling hair pin made of jade with ruby inlaid upon her black hair, and amethyst teardrop earrings. She looked radiant with her speechlessly glamorous jewels.

The two women following behind Madam Liu were skinnier; one was the eldest daughter who wore a white sheer dress. The plum blossoms that bloomed proudly in the courtyard matched her arrogant and cold attitude. She stood out just like the snowy plum blossoms.

The second daughter was the slightly chubbier one in the hazy, emerald, silk dress. She had her hair up in a gorgeous topknot with a tasseled hairpin that swayed gently in a captivating. She looked quite sensational and stood out just as much as Liu Ruyue.

Liu Rushuang was quick to hear their movements, so she put her book down by her bed and looked out the window with a completely helpless look on her face. What are they going to use to make life difficult for her this time?

Liu Ruyue followed Madam Liu into the bedroom and shot a cold glare at Liu Rushuang lying in bed.

“Third little sister, you have quite the gall! Don’t you know that you’re meant to curtsy?” said Liu Ruyue with a stern look.

When Liu Rushuang heard this, she slightly furrowed her brows and raised her hand to her leg. Then, she lifted her skirt to reveal a frighteningly red leg.

“Ah!” Shrieked the three people who entered the room before stepping back.

Madam Liu’s heart shuddered, but calmed down when her two daughters supported her by her arms.

“In this manor, you may not know the most about etiquette but this time, you’re going to have a political marriage, so I personally hired a nanny to come by later to teach you etiquette. You may be stupid, but you must study diligently!” Came a flat voice which sounded rather cold.

“Mother, let’s hurry up and leave!” cried Liu Ruxing urgently, as her hand wrapped around Madam Liu’s arm suddenly tightened. She completely froze whilst still staring at Liu Rushuang’s exposed leg.

“Not only do you come from a lowly background, you’re also frequently sick. Mother, let’s quickly leave this unlucky place!” Liu Ruyue agreed with what her sibling said and gripped tightly onto Madam Liu’s arm, hoping to leave early once everything was said.

“Lowly you say?” Liu Rushuang suddenly smirked coldly. A murderous glint flashed across her eyes, as she thought about how her songstress mother who was bullied and died from illness.

“Alright! I’m done giving advice that I’m obligated to give. From here on, you’re on your own.” Madam Liu clenched both hands into fists. A shady vicious glint flashed across her eyes at the thought of Liu Rushuang’s mother. After she coldly finished speaking, she turned around with her two daughters’ support and left.

Liu Rushuang cold-heartedly watched them leave. She clapped both hands together and conjured her inner breath. The redness in her leg immediately disappeared and her skin glowed snowy white, and returned to it’s slender and smooth texture.

“Young Miss, they harass you too much. Can we still not make a move on that lot yet?” Asked Qing’Er in dissatisfaction, as she stood by Liu Rushuang, watching them walk away.

Liu Rushuang stared out at the landscape outside the window and suddenly squinted.

She then turned her head to face Qing’Er. “Just keep it in mind for now!” She said flatly.

The nanny arrived at Autumn Jade Courtyard in the late afternoon to teach her etiquette. She was a rather chubby old housemaid of forty something years old.

After the nanny entered the room, she swept a look at the master and servant, then coldly cried, “Third Young Miss, is this the attitude you should have when studying etiquette?”

Liu Rushuang who laid in bed pretending to nod off, slightly opened her eyes and glanced unenthusiastically at the nanny.

“Qing’Er, make her kneel!” she cried nonchalantly.

Qing’Er flexed a few martial art moves she learnt from the young miss and swiftly gave the nanny and the senior maids each a kick.

“Ah… Ow…” The three of them kneeled after being kicked and instantly rubbed their legs, crying in pain.

“You brat! You dare touch us?! I’m going to tell the Madam,” cried the nanny as she heaved weakly, sprawled on the floor.

Liu Rushuang remained still when she heard their cries and flashed an evil grin. “Do you believe I can just easily take your wretched life?”

Cold sweats flowed from the faces of the three people sprawled on the floor when they heard those threatening words.

This third young miss was so different from the rumors about her as weak and feeble. She was practically as frightening as a wolf!

“Third young miss, I was wrong! I beg for the third young miss’ forgiveness!” The nanny lowered her head to kowtow 1in a panic.

The two maids behind her also kneeled towards Liu Rushuang and respectfully kowtowed.

Liu Rushuang lowered her gaze and glanced at her. “Well at least you still know your place. For the next few days, stay in the room next door and when it’s time, head back. I advise you don’t say things you shouldn’t be saying.”

The calculative glint in the nanny’s eyes suddenly disappeared in a flash.

Liu Rushuang shot a dull glance and wore a crafty, evil smile. “Qing’Er, let them know the consequences!” She cried.

Qing’Er raised her foot and crushed quite a sizeable stone into dust right before the nanny’s eyes. With one sweep of the gentle wind, it flew away.

Panic flashed across the nanny’s eyes, as she raised her sleeve to wipe off the sweat from her face. “I wouldn’t dare! We’ll stay in the room next door and absolutely won’t utter a peep!” She politely exclaimed.

“Qing’Er, see them out!” Liu Rushuang calmly ordered Qing’Er, then looked out the window with a seemingly hazy look in her eyes.

It’s time to see my mother again.

Her soul transmigrated into a baby’s body.

If mother hadn’t taken care of her in that body, she would most probably have not survived till now!

She remembered one time when she hit the second young miss, Liu Ruxing.

Madam Liu punished her by making her kneel.

She tried her best to resist but she was weak so in the end, she couldn’t get out of the servant’s grip.

All she could do was endure Madam Liu’s fury.

The whip repeatedly struck heavily upon her body.

Wu Xiyu kowtowed non-stop outside the room, begging for her forgiveness.

Madam Liu finally stopped when she got tired.

Later, mother cried as she carried me away. I only survived a fever because she tried to take care of me to the best of her ability.

Her lips broke into a frosty smile at the thought of Liu Rushuang’s evil, ice-cold look.

She returned for revenge. She went to Blood Feast, the world-famous assassin organization.

She tread upon mountains of corpses time and time again, just to have what she has today!

Since the days were not merciful on her, she fought them with magic!

She was an assassin’s tool in her past life, so how bad could this life be?

As long as she could make the people who hurt her receive retribution, then that’d alright!

Liu Rushuang raised her hand to touch her right cheek. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Why was her body this special? She wasn’t sure either.