The real reason why she failed was simply because of her attempt to change the course of the events early in the beginnings led the most dangerous person to be diverging from the original path.

Tears streamed from the corner of Wei Xiao Hua's eyes. She had realized that it was all her fault. If only she didn't try to divulge from the path that the author had set in the novel, this would have never happened. She would have her happy ending with Ji Shu while Wei Liuying died in the hands of the one who loved her.

Now, the opposite happened.

Her action had led Ji Shu, her husband, the one whom she loved, to die.

Prince Ji Shao Yang looked at Wei Xiao Hua. "I have no such agreement with Ji Shu regarding leaving you alive." He raised his head to look at Prince Ji Sheng. "Do you mind, General Sheng?"

"No."

Prince Ji Sheng would never leave Wei Xiao Hua lived because he knew that Wei Xiao Hua was also the one who affected Ji Shu's decision. In addition, she knew so much and have a lot of connections. Letting a loose end was the same as inviting them to get revenge in the future when they had the chance.

He knew that Ji Shu would never agree to the duel if he didn't promise letting Wei Xiao Hua off. However, it didn't really matter to him because he knew that Prince Ji Shao Yang would be the one to take care of this matter. Prince Ji Shao Yang also wouldn't want to let anyone from Ji Shu's side alive.

This obviously applied to Wei Xiao Hua, Ji Shu's wife.

"Good."

Wei Xiao Hua couldn't even see Prince Ji Shao Yang unsheathed his sword. All she could see was a flash of light before she could feel pain on her neck. However, the only thing that Wei Xiao Hua could think was that if only she had followed the original novel, she would have been able to live happily with Ji Shu.

How foolish of her….

Wei Liuying watched as Wei Xiao Hua's body fell to the ground and turned lifeless. Her body fell on top of Ji Shu as if she wanted to chase after him in the afterlife. It was a beautiful yet tragic view.

Prince Ji Shao Yang sheathed his sword back. He looked at Wei Liuying. "Do you still care for your sister?"

"I'm sure you know the answer very well, Prince Ji Shao Yang," Wei Liuying responded.

"True."

Prince Ji Shao Yang chuckled as he watched Prince Ji Sheng's soldiers and his own began to approach the capital city. The soldiers who were previously belonged to Ji Shu dropped their weapons and chose to surrender. They didn't have any intention to continue the battle.

As he watched the soldiers making their move along with Yang Xian and Prince Ji Sheng ordering the soldiers to create a path, his brain recalled his meeting with Wei Liuying back in Zhuang City.

…

*A few weeks prior, Zhuang City*

"However, I would like to talk with the soldier who have been following you all this time. Is that fine?"

Xie Jing's smile froze. He looked at Wei Liuying with a stiff expression, yet he knew that he couldn't possibly reject without making himself looked suspicious. Slowly, he turned his head to the side where the soldier or servant or the man who have been following him all this time was standing.

The man, Prince Ji Shao Yang, seemed to notice the gaze as he stepped forward. He cupped his hand. "Is there anything I can do to help you, Strategist Liu?"

"I don't like calling you out of the blue like this, but there's something I need to talk with you," Wei Liuying said with a smile. "Is that fine?"

Xie Jing opened his mouth, yet Prince Ji Shao Yang glared at him, signaling for him to shut up. He nodded. "I understand."

"In that case, please excuse me, Soldier Xie Jing."

The moment Xie Jing left the room, the temperature seemed to drop. Prince Ji Shao Yang looked at Wei Liuying with wariness, not knowing what she might say to him in this situation.

"It would be better for you to sit down, Prince Ji Shao Yang."

Prince Ji Shao Yang arched his eyebrows. His lips curled up to form a smile. "I didn't expect the famous Strategist Liu to recognize me."

"We have met before, and I'm sure you do realize that, Your Highness."

The gaze that Wei Liuying gave him was indifferent, but Prince Ji Shao Yang could sense the solemnness behind it. The dark gaze seemed to be able to penetrate dep within his body, exposing all the secrets he had been trying to hide with his life.

Prince Ji Shao Yang sighed. "I would have never imagined that I'll be able to see you here, Wei Hong Zheng… no, Wei Hong Zheng is still in the capital city because he had gotten the attention of many influential people. The only person who could possibly come here is his older sister who has similar countenance with him, Wei Liuying."

After saying that, Prince Ji Shao Yang paused for a moment. He looked at the young kid in front of him with scrutinizing gaze. If he had to say, he almost got a heart attack when he saw her face for the first time. The striking similarities with Wei Hong Zheng made him confused because he knew that it would be hard to find someone who was that similar with him.

However, it didn't take long for him to realize that there was only one person who could perform noble's act splendidly and have that face.

Wei Liuying, the unremarkable third daughter of Wei Family.

"You're very smart, Your Highness," Wei Liuying praised with a smile. She was not surprised at all to hear that Prince Ji Shao Yang managed to figure out her identity just like that.

Prince Ji Shao Yang looked at Wei Liuying and sighed. "If I can say, I'll be happier if I got this wrong this time around."