Bai Xifeng honestly did not care much for the opinions of these people, but she drew a hard line when it came to her finances. If anyone harbored even a whisper of a thought about stealing her money, she would defend her hoard with everything she had.
She had learned this lesson the hard way in her past life. There was one specific incident that had shaped her protective nature, though it was not a person who had tried to rob her, but an entire financial institution. Since she had been highly successful selling rare poisons on the black market, her savings had grown into a massive fortune.
She made it a habit to check her bank account every week with meticulous care. Then, during a completely normal week, she logged in and noticed a significant discrepancy. Her balance had decreased sharply. She scoured her recent expenses, but there was no possible way her lifestyle could have accounted for such a loss.
Refusing to let it slide, she stormed into the bank to lodge a formal complaint. It turned out the bank had been quietly siphoning money from customer accounts to cover their own internal losses. Furiously, she hired the best lawyer in the country and took immediate legal action. She won the case decisively, walking away with a settlement that turned her initial loss into a substantial profit.
"Third Sister, please, you must be reasonable." Bai Chunhua said, pulling Xifeng back to the present. "His Highness the Crown Prince possesses an exceptional cultivation level. It is only natural that his wife should be a peer of equal strength. You, however, cannot cultivate at all. If you were to become the Crown Princess, what would the neighboring empires think of our kingdom? You must think of the bigger picture."
Bai Xifeng let out a dark chuckle. "If you want that bastard so badly, you're welcome to him. I truly don't care about his status or his bed."
"Third Sister! How dare you refer to His Highness in such a vulgar way!" Bai Chunhua gasped, her face pale with shock at the blatant disrespect.
"A bastard and a bitch, honestly, you are a perfectly matched couple." Bai Xifeng replied, completely unfazed by Bai Chunhua's horrified expression. "As for my money, I've already told you: I will handle it myself. Now, if you're quite finished with your pathetic performance, get your fucking ass out of my courtyard."
Bai Xifeng was exhausted and desperately wanted to take a hot bath and eat. After that, she planned to dive into her studies. Since she had committed to becoming an alchemist and a pharmacist, she needed to master the basics. She knew that once she grasped the foundational principles, the rest would fall into place.
'If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I must do it, I'll make it quick.' Bai Xifeng thought, leaning on the personal mantra that had served her well for years.
Bai Chunhua stared at her, stunned by the sheer lack of interest on Xifeng's face. Usually, her sister would be reduced to tears whenever she mentioned spending time with Liu Jun. But now, Bai Xifeng did not just seem indifferent. She had dared to insult the future Emperor of the realm.
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