Chapter 172 Unexpected Intelligence
Jiang Huan's pupils suddenly contracted, and she abruptly stopped in her tracks.
Will Huo Lin die in two years?
Before transmigrating into the book, she only knew the general character settings, but had no idea about the plot.
You even dared to kill off the male protagonist! Author, aren't you afraid of being torn to pieces?!
Her mind went blank, and she suppressed the urge to question He Ling.
Don't panic, listen to what the system has to say first.
"According to the original novel, Huo Lin had a bland diet and was often hungry. Coupled with the excessive pressure of the court, he eventually died suddenly. If you can successfully win him over and accumulate enough points to unlock the advanced shop, you can use the items there to save his life."
He Ling looked on in surprise.
[Huh? The male lead is going to die? But isn't he the main character?]
"That's precisely why your mission is all the more meaningful."
The system continued to guide and persuade.
Jiang Huan stood there, her mind racing as she processed this sudden piece of information.
Irregular eating habits and political pressure led to his sudden death after two years.
She still vividly remembered Huo Lin's fiery temper, which had been fueled by hunger, when she first transmigrated into the book.
In that state, even the cut nodules could be used to make a stir-fry.
If he didn't die suddenly, who would?
Moreover, he would review memorials until the wee hours of the morning every day. When he wasn't there, he would just grab a quick bite for breakfast and lunch, and often forgot to eat dinner.
This isn't an emperor, this is clearly a trainee cultivator for immortality!
But then I thought about it again, and Huo Lin is now much healthier and more presentable than before.
Eat at least three regular meals a day, and have a rosy and radiant complexion.
The system just said there are two years left.
Hmm... that's enough; it should be enough for her to transform this workaholic into a health and wellness expert.
Thinking about it this way, she suddenly realized that defying fate wasn't so difficult after all.
Jiang Huan composed herself and started walking again.
Knowing this news was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune; it was better than the system telling Huo Lin that he only had two more seconds to live, two years later.
She began to list plans in her mind.
Adjusting your diet, reducing stress, and regularly checking your pulse... every detail needs to be carefully considered.
Thinking of this, Jiang Huan turned and walked towards the small kitchen.
"Host, stop spacing out and think of a way to complete the mission."
The system's voice interrupted He Ling's thoughts.
"Jiang Huan has left. Please rely on yourself, host."
He Ling watched Jiang Huan's departing figure and pouted in grievance.
But I can't rely on myself.
"What are you afraid of? You are the chosen one."
The system encouraged.
"Opportunities are created. Go back and recover now. Once your knee is healed, we can discuss this further."
He Ling sighed, but now that things had come to this, she could only listen to the system and limped towards her residence.
On the other side, Jiang Huan hurriedly pushed open the door of the small kitchen.
Without hesitation, she rolled up her sleeves and quickly began preparing the ingredients.
"Xiao Zhao, go and fetch some of the best quality glutinous rice."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Jiang Huan peeled and chopped the yam, removed the pits from the red dates, and grabbed a handful of goji berries.
While cooking porridge, she pondered ways to make Huo Lin Shao angry.
The wooden spoon in my hand is slowly stirred in the pot, and the rice grains gradually become crystal clear.
First, she had to use her expertise to devise a dietary therapy plan for Huo Lin.
Eating it can purify the mind and reduce desires, bringing peace to the six senses, ideally leading to becoming a monk on the spot.
We also need to find ways to share the burden of government affairs and get those ministers on the right track.
Otherwise, he would anger Huo Lin to the point of cursing him in various ways every day, swearing for an hour without repeating himself.
Or, let Huo Lin find a reliable laborer... ah, I mean, a capable assistant.
And exercise is also crucial!
Are you saying the flowers in the Imperial Garden are blooming exceptionally well? Or that the koi in the pond have become spirits?
If all else fails, just say you've learned a new set of exercises to improve your health and ask him to practice with you.
As she was thinking, Jiang Huan suddenly felt a jolt.
I feel like a mother hen, worrying about this and that.
But then she thought, if something really happened to Huo Lin, that would be something she couldn't bear.
No, she vowed silently to herself.
We must raise Huo Lin to be healthy, plump, and live to be a hundred years old!
Jiang Huan was busy in the kitchen for about fifteen minutes. After the porridge was cooked, she made a few side dishes.
Stir-fried seasonal vegetables, steamed eggs with minced meat, and a dish of appetizing spicy and sour cucumbers—each dish reflected her desire for Huo Lin to "fast."
She packed the food and carried the food box toward the Imperial Study. With something on her mind, her steps were a little faster than usual.
Turning the corner of the corridor, one could see several elegantly dressed concubines standing outside the Imperial Study, talking to Wang Degui.
"Eunuch Wang, the ginseng soup I personally brewed is getting cold. Could you please inform me again?"
"Yes, Eunuch Wang, I have been waiting for half an hour."
"Will His Majesty see anyone today?"
...
Wang Degui bowed with a troubled expression: "Your Majesties, please forgive me, His Majesty said he is busy with state affairs today and cannot see you..."
He was speaking when he caught a glimpse of Jiang Huan approaching out of the corner of his eye. His eyes lit up and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out.
"Oh my, Consort Zhuang, you've finally arrived! The Emperor is waiting for you!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding concubines all turned their heads, their gazes piercing like knives as they shot towards Jiang Huan.
Jiang Huan ignored this.
I'm tired of the bullying tactic of eye contact, it's been used so many times.
Moreover, these concubines come here every day to annoy her. Do they even know that she now shoulders the important responsibility of treating and saving lives?
If the Emperor continues to be so angry, he'll kick the bucket in two years!
Let whoever wants to act in this palace intrigue drama act; she's not in the mood for it anyway.
Jiang Huan carried the food box and walked straight to the Imperial Study without stopping.
He looked just like a doctor rushing to save a patient.
The heavy palace doors closed slowly behind her, but they couldn't stop the whispers of the concubines outside.
"Hmph, pretentious." Consort Li clenched her handkerchief, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips. "She's nothing but a shameless woman who thinks she's above everyone else just because she has a bit of beauty."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it immediately silenced the surrounding concubines.
Consort Shu quickly stepped forward, forcing a smile, and said, "Your Majesty is right. That Consort Zhuang spends all her time in the Imperial Study, just like a rude and unruly maid."
Another concubine chimed in, "That's right. The Emperor is just infatuated for a while. Once this buzz dies down, he probably won't even know where she's buried."
Liu Shuyao was also among the concubines, and as she listened to these words, her brows furrowed slightly.
"Sisters, please be careful with your words. Consort Zhuang has her own extraordinary qualities to win the Emperor's favor."
"Your extraordinary ability?" Consort Li sneered. "Is it that you make yourself look disheveled and steal the servants' work?"
Consort Shu chimed in, "That's right. The Emperor is used to delicacies, so he just wants something new when he sees simple porridge and stir-fries. But she's really acting like she's a dish in herself!"
Liu Shuyao gently shook her head: "Consort Zhuang is gentle and kind, and handles matters properly. That is why the Emperor values her."
Consort Li narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly: "Sister Liu is quite talkative today."
She walked slowly to Liu Shuyao and gently lifted the other's chin with the handle of her fan.
"What? Do you think I'm wrong?"
Liu Shuyao turned her face away with composure and curtsied, saying, "I am only speaking the truth."
Consort Li snorted and started fanning herself again: "Fine, for the sake of your father, I won't bother with you."
She stared at the tightly closed palace doors, a cruel smile curving her red lips.
"However, those who rely on their beauty to please others will lose favor when their beauty fades. I want to see if the Emperor will still give her a second glance when that face grows old."
Seeing that their words were getting increasingly outrageous, Liu Shuyao shook her head helplessly and said no more.
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