Chapter 292 Damn, Untimely Humanization

She wasn't the one making the commotion.

As Ji Qingwu rolled around, he felt soreness all over his body and groaned in discomfort.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Mingyan pretended to be serious and said, "I told you not to move around."

Then, Ji Qingwu received a slap on the buttock.

The sound was crisp, but it didn't hurt.

Ji Qingwu put her hands behind her back, covered her buttocks, and endured the pain as she moved even further away.

This person is extremely malicious; he just wants to use this as an excuse to hit her.

Zhao Mingyan also got onto the bed and used his legs to restrain her: "Don't move, the medicine was just applied."

"What medicine?" Ji Qingwu asked, puzzled.

She felt that she smelled of medicine on herself and thought that the thin blanket was used by him and therefore had picked up the smell.

"Am I feeling better?"

Zhao Mingyan pressed his palm against her slender legs and spread them apart to check the situation.

Ji Qingwu finally realized that the chilly feeling wasn't because she wasn't wearing silk trousers, but for other reasons.

"You, you, the medicine you applied to me..."

Ji Qingwu was so frustrated she could cry, because she had cried all her tears out.

Although she knew that the relationship between men and women could be very intimate, just like before.

But, but, it can't be...

They've become so familiar with each other that they've left no room for pretense.

Ji Qingwu was completely cooked like a shrimp, even her crystal-clear toes turned from pink to red.

The emperor produced another porcelain jar of ointment from who-knows-where, held it in his left palm, and made as if to apply the medicine to her.

Ji Qingwu used all her strength to push him away, ignoring the pain in her body.

This had already exceeded the maximum psychological limit she could withstand.

Seeing that she was struggling so hard, Zhao Mingyan did not force her. He said in a low voice, "This ointment was made according to Lexi's prescription. It is quite effective. I see that the redness and swelling there have subsided."

He carefully instructed, "Apply the medicine yourself, and rub it in after you apply it. Don't be lazy."

Ji Qingwu buried her face in the pillow in shame and indignation, hoping that he would leave quickly after he finished speaking.

Zhao Mingyan didn't move, but pinched the back of her neck and asked, "Did you hear that?"

Ji Qingwu could only give a sullen reply.

When the footsteps faded into the distance and there was no other sound, she lifted her head from the soft pillow.

As she watched the water clock drip, she realized it was past midnight. She looked around and found herself all alone in the hall.

The white porcelain jar was placed by the emperor's pillow. When Ji Qingwu picked it up, he discovered that the jar was warm.

The ointment inside is transparent and moist. Just by smelling it, you can tell that it uses a lot of precious medicinal materials. The formula is also very sophisticated. It can heal in two or three days.

But Ji Qingwu didn't want to suffer like that again; she had a better way: the direct paging system appeared.

The birthing system is most professional at treating wounds in hidden areas; use it when you need to.

After some haggling, the treatment was ultimately included as a bonus in the new agreement.

A golden light enveloped Ji Qingwu, and after scanning her body once, the pain and burning sensation completely disappeared.

Ji Qingwu sat up, her brows relaxed as she moved her arms and legs. Although she was still a little weak and hadn't fully recovered, she was much better than before.

She thought for a moment and asked, "Peanut, you said before that close contact could increase the nation's fortune. What will it increase this time? Can it stop the border war?"

If she could stop the fighting in the North with this, she would have accomplished something significant.

[Dear host, the nation's fate has been added as a random event and cannot be specified.]

Ji Qingwu's hopes were dashed.

She asked suspiciously, "You can't specify? How will I know? Are you lying to me?"

[After the host completes the intimacy task, the nation's fortune will randomly increase, and you will receive feedback.]

Ji Qingwu said, "In other words, it's like I spent a lot of money to buy something, but I don't even know what I bought? And I have to wait?"

The system added: "[But you can confirm that what you bought is definitely a good product.]"

Ji Qingwu pressed further, "When will you give me feedback?"

Based on the host's performance yesterday, the increase in the Northern Li Kingdom's fortune was relatively small. The fortune is currently accumulating and will be released when the time is right.

Saying it or not saying it makes no difference.

She hadn't asked too many questions during her bath earlier because of the time constraints, but now it seems there are still quite a few limitations for the country's fortune to increase smoothly.

Ji Qingwu frowned and said, "I finally managed to endure it, but you're telling me that the increase in luck is minimal?"

Her dissatisfaction reached its peak at this moment.

"I was tortured for several hours and almost lost my life. I shouldn't have gotten this result."

The system's mechanical sound was extremely cold.

[Host, during this intimate encounter, you were only required to lie flat. There was no interaction or communication between the two parties, and the highest level of physical and mental pleasure was not achieved. Therefore, the system automatically classified it as Level F, and the corresponding national fortune bonus is also the lowest level.]

Ji Qingwu gritted his teeth until they ached.

Does this system even care about her physical and mental well-being?

This damn, out-of-time humanization!

The system sensed Ji Qingwu's annoyance and offered words of encouragement at the opportune moment.

[Host, the national fortune enhancement has been fully charged and is ready to be released. Please be patient.]

Ji Qingwu let out a long breath and silently thought to himself, "Something is better than nothing, no matter how small it is."

*

The first half of the night was very long, but the second half was very short.

So brief that no one noticed when Ji Qingwu, draped in a black robe, left Zhaoyang Palace.

Just before dawn, Ji Qingwu appeared at the entrance of the clinic.

A man was standing at the entrance of the clinic. She approached and asked in surprise, "Lord Duan?"

Duan Mingfeng stood in front of the door with his arms crossed, gazing at the sky turning a pale white, lost in thought.

He withdrew his gaze, turned around, and said, "Miss Ji."

Why are you here?

Duan Mingfeng bowed respectfully and said, "My master instructed me to take care of the young master."

He addressed Qiuqiu as "Little Master," and Ji Qingwu's expression subtly changed.

Emperor Wusu knew that Qiuqiu was here, and he even sent Duan Mingfeng to protect her.

It seems that Duan Mingfeng has already been informed that Qiuqiu is the emperor's daughter. The situation is unstable now, and it's uncertain whether someone will target Qiuqiu at any moment.

Ji Qingwu nodded and said, "Thank you, Lord Duan."

"It's my duty," Duan Mingfeng replied, his tone becoming much more cautious.

Ji Qingwu stepped into the clinic, and when he looked up, he noticed a handprint on the other person's left cheek.

She asked hesitantly, "This is...?"

Ji Qingwu wondered who dared to hit him, especially in the face.

Suddenly I started to worry whether that person's hand was still intact, or if it had been dislocated.

Duan Mingfeng's face turned from black to red, and he lowered his head without answering.

As soon as Ji Qingwu entered the clinic, Mo Lingling heard a noise and came downstairs.

"Fifth Miss, you're finally back."

She finally found someone to confide in after keeping it bottled up all night.

"You have no idea, a flower thief came last night and fell right off the roof."