"What?"

Zhang Jinxiu believed it to be true and genuinely thought that this man was Xiao Tang's lover.

She had long heard that noblewomen in the court would secretly keep male lovers when they did not receive their husbands' favor, and that this privilege was not exclusive to princesses.

But secretly keeping male lovers under the Regent's nose, Zhang Jinxiu wanted to praise Xiao Tang as a "brave warrior".

Seeing that she had really been fooled, Xiao Tang smiled slightly.

[Very good, from now on remember to call me Big Liar.]

[Keeping male lovers is just a thought, after all. I'll be free in the future, why would I need male lovers? What kind of cute puppies or fierce dogs don't I have?]

[Wait until I become a rich woman!]

But doesn't the man next to me exude a cold aura?

Why does a chill always seem to be blowing onto her face?

Xiao Tang looked at Zhang Jinxiu again: "Do you have any further questions?"

A dazed Zhang Jinxiu stiffly shook her head and awkwardly walked back to her seat.

She listlessly picked at the rice bowl in her hands, and suddenly the rice no longer tasted good.

If she knew that the princess was keeping male lovers...

She would immediately complain to the regent if she could see him.

Ruyi and Yanshi were already utterly bewildered by the word "male concubine".

Yan Shi wanted to observe the Regent's expression, but unfortunately, the Regent was wearing a mask, so it was impossible to discern any clues.

Xiao Tang remained calm, eating her breakfast slowly and methodically as if nothing had happened.

Of course, she would also feed Di Jingling a bite every now and then.

The entire process was a display of their affection.

Zhang Jinxiu saw this and felt a mix of anger and secret delight.

She really hoped that Xiao Tang would continue acting like this.

After that...

She would have a great chance of getting close to the regent and gaining his favor.

Breakfast had just been eaten when the system beeped.

[Host, your mission is not yet complete. You have only two hours left.]

Oh...didn't you see I was trying really hard to finish it?

[...]

The system indicated that it did not see her doing any tasks, but rather felt that she was trying very hard to slack off.

【Two hours! Zhang Jinxiu is also someone I bought, so she's considered under my control, understand?】

[Host, it's wrong to use sophistry.]

Heh heh.

Judging from the system's tone, it seems to be angry.

She discovered for the first time that making the cold and aloof system angry was an extremely interesting thing!

Xiao Tang's lips curved into an increasingly larger arc.

Oh dear, what should I do? After all, I did put in the effort!

They just casually refused to submit to me. Were I supposed to hold a knife to their throat?

The system got even angrier.

Even just from its mechanical sound, Xiao Tang could be completely certain that it seemed to be an upgraded system...

It got a bit emotional.

But that's alright.

She didn't care.

[If you don't finish in the last two hours, this mission will be forfeited!]

Xiao Tang muttered to herself, "So what if it's scrapped? I just don't want to do it."

In this case, she is doing a task, but some things are beyond her control and the other party simply cannot make her complete the task.

Then she...

It can be completely ignored.

The system could not find a reason to punish her.

Everyone has finished their breakfast and left.

Only Di Jingling remained by Xiao Tang's side.

Xiao Tang was still talking to the system about the mission.

[System, let me tell you, I'm working on the task, so don't blame me if it fails.]

[...Host, you did this on purpose!]

The system has every reason to be suspicious.

Just as Xiao Tang was about to say that she had indeed done it on purpose, she suddenly felt a weight on her shoulder.

Di Jingling patted her on the shoulder.

It was clearly just a simple pat, but... Xiao Tang suddenly felt a heavy weight pressing down on her shoulder.

She turned her head with difficulty, meeting his gaze, and whispered, "My husband~"

A soft, gentle voice.

Xiao Tang's perpetually moist eyes looked like those of a frightened fawn, as if she were gazing at him with apprehension.

This appearance, in Di Jingling's eyes, actually made the man feel slightly irritated.

He said, "Why are you panicking, Princess? A male concubine is patting you on the shoulder, why do you look like you're afraid of dying?"

Xiao Tang: "..."

[Nonsense, I said you were a gigolo, and you're so vengeful...]

Holding grudges is secondary; you wouldn't be jealous of yourself... would you?

Oh, how could she be so confused?

When will the main villain get jealous?

She's not the leading lady.

Even if the main villain is jealous, he wouldn't eat her.

Di Jingling's large hand, which had been resting on her shoulder, slowly moved to her chin, and his fingers gently hooked.

Why is the princess silent?

"My lord, I only said that to conceal your identity."

A glint of light flashed in her eyes.

However, Di Jingling was completely unaware of it.

She stretched out her arms and quickly threw herself into his embrace, wrapping her arms around his waist.

Her arm was wrapped around his waist, whether intentionally or unintentionally, it was unclear.

"Waaah, my husband, I was really thinking of you. How could you make such assumptions about me?"

After she finished speaking, she rubbed against the man's chest.

They tightened their grip on his old waist.

【I'm just getting revenge. You used to squeeze my waist like that too.】

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