The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Murong Xuewei nodded in agreement, but secretly she was determined to find evidence of Xiao Wanning's rebellion.

Time flies, and it's already early winter.

With Murong Xuewei's help, Xiao Wanning's shop finally opened.

However, after a month of operation, the store's revenue was not satisfactory.

Xiao Wan Ning sat in the small pavilion in the backyard of the shop, looking at the account book with a gloomy expression.

"Madam Murong, I entrusted the shop to you because I trusted you, is this how you manage it?"

Murong Xuewei stood to the side, speaking cautiously, "***, this really isn't my fault! As the saying goes, two tigers can't share one mountain. With two people in charge in this shop at the same time, not only the staff but even the manager sometimes doesn't know who to listen to."

Xiao Wanning looked up at Murong Xuewei and said coldly, "Then what do you want to do?"

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment and said, "***, why don't you give me all the accounts? That way, I can better advise you on how to manage the shop."

Xiao Wan Ning hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement, "Alright, I'll have someone hand over all the account books to you tomorrow. You can also use the study in the princess's residence as you please, but I must see the profits next month."

Murong Xuewei was overjoyed and quickly agreed.

Murong Xuewei wanted to prevent Xiao Wanning from suspecting her so quickly.

After entering Xiao Wanning's study, Murong Xuewei devoted herself to improving the shop's business over the past month.

When Murong Xuewei handed the account book to Xiao Wanning again, Xiao Wanning couldn't hide the joy on her face.

"Good, good, good." Xiao Wan Ning said "good" three times in a row. "As expected of the person in charge of the Murong family, the revenue has increased several times in just one month."

Murong Xuewei handed over another ledger, "This is just the beginning. Once the business stabilizes, the profits will be three times what they are now."

Xiao Wan Ning looked at Murong Xue Wei with great pleasure, "Xue Wei did a good job, so the rest of the shops will be handed over to you as well."

Murong Xuewei smiled and accepted the ledger.

Xiao Wanning waved her hand, "Xuewei, you can go ahead and get busy!"

Watching from the side, Xiao Sining stomped her feet in anger, "Royal sister, are you really going to hand over all the business to her?!"

Xiao Wanning glanced at Xiao Sining with disdain, "If I don't give it to her, am I supposed to give it to you?"

"Royal sister, have you forgotten what she was like when she first came to the capital?"

Xiao Wan Ning picked up a grape and put it in her mouth, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. "I know that Murong Xue Wei is not a peaceful person."

Xiao Sining pouted and said coquettishly, "Then you're still handing the shop over to her? Aren't you afraid she'll ruin it?"

Xiao Wan Ning sneered, "I have what she wants, and she won't ruin the shop so quickly."

Xiao Sining looked at Xiao Wanning in confusion, "What does she want? What is it?"

Xiao Wan Ning stared intently at Xiao Si Ning, “Evidence of my rebellion.”

Xiao Sining curled her lips, "Royal sister, if you don't want to say it, then don't say it! Why bother to fob me off? Everyone knows that you and the royal brother have the best relationship, and the royal brother trusts you the most. How could you rebel?"

"Even you don't believe me?" Xiao Wan Ning asked, looking at Xiao Si Ning.

Xiao Sining lifted her skirt and said, "If you say you brought something from the Murong family, I'll believe you. But I don't believe you're plotting a rebellion."

Xiao Wan Ning picked up the tea in front of her, took a small sip, and said calmly, "If you don't believe it, then don't believe it!"

While Murong Xuewei was ostensibly checking the accounts, she was secretly searching the study for any evidence that might indicate Xiao Wanning was plotting a rebellion.

Murong Xuewei carefully searched every drawer and examined every book, but still found nothing.

Just as Murong Xuewei was about to give up, the study door was suddenly pushed open.

Xiao Wanning stood at the door, coldly looking at Murong Xuewei, "Murong Xuewei, what are you looking for?"

Murong Xuewei was startled, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "It's nothing, ***, I was just checking the accounts."

Xiao Wan Ning sneered, "Is that so? Then why did I see you going through my personal belongings?"

Murong Xuewei knew that her intentions had been exposed, but she did not panic.

She took a deep breath and said, "***, I just want to do some simple business. I don't want to get involved in royal disputes."

Xiao Wanning narrowed her eyes, staring at Murong Xuewei, "Do you think I would believe you?"

Murong Xuewei knew that Xiao Wanning had discovered her intentions, and that she might not even be able to leave the princess's residence today. "Your Majesty, I know you have your ambitions. But I really just want to live a peaceful life with my family."

Xiao Wan Ning slowly walked behind Murong Xue Wei, gently tucking a strand of Murong Xue Wei's hair behind her ear with one hand. "Xue Wei! Ever since you entered the capital, I've had an inexplicable feeling about you. I always feel like we should know each other. Do you think this is fate from a past life?"

Murong Xuewei gripped the pen tightly, her palms sweating. "Is that so? It is my honor to have the princess's favor."

Xiao Wan Ning coldly pulled a dagger from her sleeve, "Then Xue Wei, don't let my kindness go to waste!"

Murong Xuewei could already feel the chill emanating from the cold dagger behind her, but she still had to pretend to be calm.

"This humble servant would certainly not dare to disappoint the princess's kindness."

Just as Xiao Wan Ning was about to stab Murong Xue Wei in the waist with a dagger, Gu Ye's voice suddenly came from outside.

"Xuewei, where are you?"

Murong Xuewei quickly replied, "General, I'm in the study."

Gu Ye pushed open the door and strode into the room, a gentle smile on his face, as if he had only come to find his wife.

Xiao Wan Ning quickly sheathed her dagger, her murderous intent instantly vanishing.

Gu Ye walked to Murong Xuewei's side and said softly, "Xuewei, it's so late, why are you still bothering the Princess's residence? Have you forgotten that today is Uncle Lin's birthday and you promised him you would go back?"

Murong Xuewei glanced at Gu Ye with some confusion, but quickly understood his intention.

"Yes, yes, yes, look at my memory, I was so busy I forgot."

Murong Xuewei turned to Xiao Wanning and said apologetically, "Your Highness, I have important matters to attend to at home today, so I will be returning now."

Xiao Wan Ning coldly watched this scene and said, "Is it really worth a general's wife to be so concerned about the birthday of a mere servant?"

“Princess, you may not know, but Uncle Lin watched the general grow up. Although he is called a servant, he is actually family. It is only natural to treat this family member’s birthday with great respect.”

After Murong Xuewei finished speaking, Xiao Wanning just looked at Murong Xuewei coldly without replying.

Gu Ye turned to face Xiao Wan Ning, his face still bearing a gentle smile. "Your Highness, I am truly sorry. There are some trivial matters at home that Xue Wei needs to handle, which has delayed Your Highness's affairs. Please forgive me."