Chapter 42 Guidance Haha, she's going to complain.
As a direct descendant of a noble family, Jiang Chuge was naturally not bad-looking. Even the most peculiar nobles would not be unattractive after several generations of genetic improvement.
Moreover, they all possess wealth that ordinary people could never acquire in a lifetime. Under the influence of money, they do not need to work hard and enjoy the best resources, so they are naturally more attractive than those who work every day.
Going to work can make you look ugly, and many scientific studies have confirmed this.
Shi Wei looked at the young nobleman and asked, "Is there something you need?"
The other person looked intrigued and asked her, "I remember you're a commoner, why don't you bow to me?"
Oh wow.
Shi Wei was in a great mood after petting the dog, and she wasn't angry at his question. She was just disappointed that she hadn't taken Leo out for a walk earlier—that way she could have shouted, "Leo, go!"
Just bite this thing to death.
Just as detestable as his uncle, he completely inherited this arrogance, befitting a nobleman who values lineage.
Shi Wei gave him a perfect smile—a smile she'd learned from Secretary Jiang.
Sure enough, Jiang Chuge narrowed his eyes.
Shi Wei cleared her throat and said, "Article 39, Section 15 of the Royal Law in the Constitution of Manla stipulates that royal staff who serve His Majesty are exempt from bowing to any nobles."
This was to ensure the supremacy of imperial power.
To prevent some foolish nobles from provoking the royal family.
In reality, when imperial power was strong, no noble dared to offend it.
Correspondingly, these royal staff members would be slightly more polite to these nobles, simply bowing slightly in greeting.
The angle at which one bows depends on the difference in status between the two parties. For example, Mr. Allen, the head of the royal family, has some royal blood and is known as the chief steward of the palace. Most nobles have to give him face.
Therefore, Mr. Allen, apart from His Majesty and the two princes, never bowed more than five degrees to other nobles.
Those servants of lower rank and with no family background, of course, dared not offend these high-ranking nobles.
As a commoner, a foreigner, a non-Alpha, a complete weakling in combat, and with her buffs fully stacked, according to everyone's custom, she should bow to Jiang Chuge.
She could even kneel down if asked.
But she's no ordinary person; she's the innocent little rabbit Dawei who dares to talk back even to her own uncle.
When Jiang Chuge heard her bring up the constitution, he couldn't help but laugh and asked her, "Have you ever heard the proverb that nobles make money by following the constitution?"
Shi Wei shook her head: "No, I've only learned about Fran's constitution—any nobleman who defies the constitution will be sent to the guillotine."
If the royal family is not used, Fran's royal family will only be demoted to commoners. As for commoners who break the law again, they will naturally be arrested.
Unfortunately, a member of the Chiang family had been beheaded.
That guy was only classified as an A-level supervisor by the security bureau, far inferior to her.
Jiang Chuge's smile widened, leaving Shi Wei astonished by his shamelessness.
He seemed completely unconcerned about family honor, and instead asked her:
"You know a lot, don't you? I heard His Majesty granted you seven levels of access to the library—as a staff member, how did you obtain that? Through the 'services' you provided to His Majesty?"
Shi Wei took a deep breath; she wanted to call someone to release Leo.
This kind of barking provocation can only be suppressed by someone with purer blood like Leo.
He looked at himself with disdain.
Shi Wei suddenly laughed: "Do you think this is a public library where anyone can walk in?"
She said to Jiang Chuge, "Little friend, even if you are only an adult, you can't be illiterate. The Royal Library naturally belongs to His Majesty, and whoever His Majesty wants to go in can go in."
"Without His Majesty's permission, even if you are a high-ranking nobleman, you cannot go in—you can only wait outside like a dog for Prince Cyril to come out."
If you don't come out soon, Your Highness, she's going to summon Leo to bite people. Don't blame her if something bad happens then.
In front of him, Shi Wei slowly walked up the steps, one by one.
It seemed to be saying to him: If you're so capable, come in here too.
Jiang Chuge was not about to be provoked by her; if he really went in, he would be in trouble.
"A petty person who has gotten ahead." Jiang Chuge was unaware of the ring. He flicked his wrist and said, "Having risen to power through men, what right do you have to speak to me?"
Standing on the top step, Shi Wei looked at him in surprise and asked, "Didn't you also rise to power by relying on men?"
Jiang Chuge was taken aback, then heard her continue:
"Isn't it just because he was born into a good family, because he has a good father, no, because he has a good uncle—I remember Secretary Jiang is a man, so is he actually a woman, which is why he can't have offspring, and you, his nephew, got lucky?"
He said coldly, "How dare you insult the Chiang family?"
Shi Wei, of course, wouldn't admit it, and her condescending attitude certainly gave her more authority: "I wasn't angry when you said I rose to power by relying on men, but you get angry when I say you did? Isn't your uncle a man?"
"He's not young, but he's got quite a big temper," Shi Wei muttered softly.
"I didn't rely on him! Do you think everyone is like you? My title was personally bestowed upon me by His Majesty!" Jiang Chuge said through gritted teeth.
Shi Wei blinked her eyes: "Isn't the reason you were given a title because you're Jiang Guyuan's nephew? If he had descendants, you wouldn't even imagine what a title you'd get."
"I was knighted because of my contributions to Manra!"
Shi Wei raised her chin slightly: "Then tell me, what contributions have you made—expanded the empire's territory, or brought about an economic boom? Look at Prince Similan, he earned so many military merits but only received a minor title, and he tells everyone that His Majesty dotes on him."
Simanan and Jiang Chuge had an extremely bad relationship. Both of them worked in the army and would bully his brother, who was a follower, whenever they had the chance.
Jiang Chuge took a deep breath.
Shi Wei continued to provoke him, since she had already started recording: "The most important thing in life is gratitude. His Majesty values me, and I will be grateful to His Majesty—"
"On the contrary, you rose to your position by relying on a man, who is your own uncle, and you are ungrateful. You are a real ingrate."
Jiang Chuge sneered: "So what if I rely on my uncle? It's all aboveboard. You, on the other hand, rose to power by selling your body and depending on His Majesty—"
Shi Wei threw a fist-sized piece of jerky at him, which Leo had just given her, but he nimbly dodged it.
Interrupted, Jiang Chuge laughed instead: "Are you angry out of embarrassment?"
Shi Wei looked at him and thought his IQ was terrible; even his own uncle wouldn't dare to directly criticize her.
She took out her personal terminal, opened a picture, and projected it onto the other person's face—the face immediately turned green.
It is a photo of Jiang Chuge and a young woman at the famous romantic spot "Moon Viewing Star" in Beijing.
These kinds of tourist attractions usually only attract two types of people: couples or blind date partners.
Given that Jiang Chuge's left cheek clearly showed "unwillingness" and his right cheek clearly showed "unwillingness," and given that the busybody, Prince Similan, revealed in a group message that this Omega is named Miss Moran and is a direct descendant of the wealthiest noble family in Manla.
Shi Wei suspected that this guy had sent the photos to everyone he knew, because the next day there was a rumor that "the eldest son of the Jiang family is groveling before the richest Omega".
She zoomed in on the photo, pointing and saying, "Tsk tsk tsk, so what if I rely on His Majesty? All the people of Manla depend on His Majesty for their livelihood. I'm doing this openly and honestly!"
"You're an Alpha who climbed the social ladder by selling your body and being an Omega—tsk tsk tsk!" She copied and pasted the other person's words.
Shi Wei kept clicking her tongue, her mouth almost cramping from laughing, especially at Jiang Chuge's furious look with his eyes blazing with fire.
If she were to create a spark right now, it would probably explode on the spot.
Jiang Chuge remained silent, while Shi Wei began to kick him while he was down: "So what if I rely on His Majesty? His Majesty is the most powerful emperor in the eight star systems. How lucky it is to be his subject! Who doesn't need to rely on His Majesty?"
The more she listened, the more sense it made. His Majesty's opening statement at his coronation ceremony was: "I will fight for the people of Manra, providing them with the most comprehensive protection and reliance..."
However, overwhelmed by the photos and reminded of the painful memories of that night, and the time Similan mocked him so rudely afterward, Jiang Chuge lost his temper.
"Of course I don't need to rely on an Omega to rise to power! Nor do I need to rely on His Majesty—"
He suddenly woke up, realizing he had spoken out of turn, and stared intently at Shi Wei.
Shi Wei clapped her hands in approval: "Good! As expected of the Jiang family, as expected of a great noble family—as long as you do what you just said, don't rely on Omega to rise to power, don't rely on His Majesty, you can scold me however you want in the future."
She was laughing hysterically to herself, "Hahahaha, what an idiot!!!"
As expected, an enraged fool can surprise people.
She recorded it, hahaha!
You wouldn't believe it, little brother, you've never worked a day in your life, have you? You've never experienced being ripped off by a company.
Today, your older sister will teach you a lesson.
Jiang Chuge truly lives up to his reputation as Secretary Jiang's nephew; he inherited his shamelessness.
"When did I ever say such a thing? The Jiang family are His Majesty's most loyal followers. As for that Omega, heh—do we, the Jiang family, need to rely on others?"
Ms. Moran's name has been added to Shi Wei's list of recordings sent.
She feigned surprise, trying to provoke him into saying something more: "But Miss Moran is so beautiful and rich, aren't you tempted?"
Jiang Chuge looked disdainful and was about to say something when he saw a white figure appear at the library entrance behind Shi Wei. He was stunned for a moment—
Then the other party spoke: "Chu Ge, do not be rude."
Shi Wei turned around and saw a handsome man with black hair. She was startled. He bowed slightly to her, and Shi Wei quickly dodged away, saying, "Oh dear, this is inappropriate—"
Cyril said sincerely, "It's my fault for not disciplining him properly. Don't take it to heart. I'll talk to Secretary Jiang and ask him to punish this guy severely."
I've been listening to it for a while now, tsk.
The man jumped up and down the steps, shouting, "Your Highness, why are you taking her side?!"
Shi Wei couldn't help but laugh and say, "Oh, so you're acting cute now."
Cyril said sternly, "Jiang Chuge, the palace is not a place for you to run wild! Disrespecting Omegas is your greatest crime!"
Shi Wei raised an eyebrow: This Crown Prince, you're quite good at smoothing things over.
The phrase "there is no need to rely on His Majesty" cannot be easily dismissed as disrespect towards Omega.
Shi Wei smiled slightly at him, a pleading look in her dark blue eyes. Cyril said, "Please don't tell Father. I promise he won't do it again. He's young and doesn't understand—"
A honey trap! Oh, a honey trap! How despicable!
Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Shi Wei couldn't help but soften her heart. She was a good person in every way, but her biggest weakness was that she was easily swayed by handsome men—especially since Cyril looked like her father.
Your Majesty, who is thousands of miles away: Please, don't bother.
But after hearing the last sentence, Shi Wei felt as if she had swallowed a fly.
The Fran Empire follows tradition, and everyone celebrates the Spring Festival according to ancient Earth customs. When Shi Wei was twelve years old, after a relative's mischievous child ransacked a whole bookshelf during the Spring Festival, she developed a strong dislike for that phrase—
"It's the Lunar New Year, and the child is too young to understand."
Shi Wei remained silent with a stern face. Cyril assumed she had agreed and said to her, "I will restrict his entry into the palace. If he dares to disrespect you again, I will definitely tell Father Emperor directly. So please... don't tell His Majesty, okay?"
No matter how gentle and sincere Cyril's attitude was, it couldn't hide the fact that he was an S-class Alpha. Shi Wei glanced at the situation and didn't see a single patrol team, probably because they had been transferred away.
Two fists can't fight four hands, so she readily agreed, "Alright, for Your Highness's sake, I won't complain to His Majesty."
Cyril felt slightly relieved. He had a good impression of Shi Wei, and even though Jiang Guyuan had mentioned the YN1 Star Executive Officer, and the change hadn't been successful due to her interference, he didn't think it was Shi Wei's fault.
He knew his father all too well; if he hadn't thought Shi Wei's unintentional words made sense, he wouldn't have made the decision based on her words.
Your Majesty: There's no need to think so highly of me.
Shi Wei waved her hand at him and said sarcastically, "Forget it, Your Highness, you're a good person, don't let outsiders harm you—His Majesty dotes on you very much."
Her use of eye drops was so obvious that Cyril fell silent for a moment after hearing it, while Jiang Chuge dared not speak out in anger.
The eldest prince glanced at the personal terminal in her hand, and Shi Wei smiled slightly at him, taking a step back unintentionally.
Her hand was already touching the communicator by her ear.
The eldest prince opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing, and Shi Wei walked into the library.
Watching the girl's departing figure, Cyril murmured after a long while, "This is troublesome."
Jiang Chuge was puzzled.
Once inside the library, Shi Wei immediately turned on her communicator and made up an excuse to have the guards come and pick her up.
Then call the Second Prince.
Similan was overseeing a military project when he saw her communication request and was surprised: Why is she contacting him?
The call connected quickly, and a sweet voice came through: "Good day, Your Highness~"
Similan got goosebumps, sensing something was amiss, and asked warily, "What is it?"
Shi Wei was exceptionally friendly, seemingly forgetting all their previous conflict, and said, "Your Highness, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner."
"Huh?" Simanan was much smarter than Jiang Chuge, and asked directly, "Just say what you want to do—"
Shi Wei hung up the phone and ordered someone to prepare a dinner for the Second Prince.
The location was where she often ate, and His Majesty would sometimes eat with her there.
Simanan arrived on time, grumbling and cursing, looking speechless: "I told you I'd treat you to a meal outside, and you said you had better places, but you made me eat at the palace. This is what I've been eating since I was a child, okay?"
Shi Wei told the waiter to wait outside, and the robots brought out the dishes one after another. He urged Shi Wei to sit down and poured him some wine.
Similan was still nitpicking about the dishes: "There's not a single one I like."
Shi Wei dismissed the little machine as well, saying with disdain, "Why do you have so many problems? Even your father doesn't have as many problems as you. Add whatever you want to eat... By the way, are you sure no one knows you went into the palace?"
Similan raised an eyebrow and lowered her voice: "You didn't invite me here for an affair, did you?"
Her father has just left, and she's already so impatient? Isn't she being too hasty?
Shi Wei rolled her eyes: "Has anyone even noticed?"
The second prince took a sip of wine and frowned: "Let's get something else. Who would want to drink this kind of beverage? If you ask the old man if he'll find out, I certainly can't guarantee it. This is his territory."
Shi Wei leaned closer, her face serious: "Where is Prince Cyril?"
The second prince raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Oh, you've got your eye on him? I heard the old man sent him on vacation, was it because he was caught trying to seduce you? He even came to the palace today to say goodbye, didn't he?"
"Stop slandering me!" Shi Wei glared at him angrily and said irritably, "Are you even familiar with Jiang Chuge?"
Similan then realized her point and said, "We're close! Very close. I've been beating him since we were kids—although I can beat Cyril, if I beat the old man, he'll definitely beat me up. I can only beat up his little henchmen."
Shi Wei: ...Secretary Jiang's lack of support for him is reasonable.
She asked, "Can you cause this kid some trouble lately?"
Similan asked curiously, "Did he offend you?"
Shi Wei's face darkened: "He insulted me."
The second prince was even more puzzled: "He does have a sharp tongue, what did he say to you again—"
Shi Wei said with a sour face, "He said I climbed the social ladder by relying on men."
Similan stared at her: "That's it?"
Shi Wei nodded slightly.
“Isn’t that true?” Similan shrugged.
Shi Wei took a deep breath and gritted her teeth, saying, "Are you even capable? Don't you have a terrible relationship with him? I heard he stole a job from one of your subordinates last time, and you're not even going to settle the score with him?"
“Of course Alpha can’t say no—of course I have his little secrets, but I just haven’t found the opportunity yet. It’s all your fault. You caused the old man to exile me to the frontier. There weren’t many nobles who supported me to begin with… It’s also because of you that I didn’t have money to buy a mecha. I almost lost my life last time. And this time, that executive officer, it was also your doing. I didn’t get my people…” Similan listed her crimes.
Seeing that this temporary alliance was about to fall apart due to internal strife, Shi Wei quickly reassured him: "It's my fault, it's my fault, I support you! Go ahead and deal with that brat, I guarantee His Majesty won't hold you accountable—"
Shi Wei was making empty promises to him; she had already made over a dozen backups of the recording, which she was confident would shut the Jiang family up.
Similan looked doubtful: "Really? Aren't you afraid Jiang Guyuan will trick you again? Didn't the old man deal with you for those photos last time?"
Regarding that mishap, Shi Wei said that it was all an accident, and that with her there this time, Your Highness could act with confidence.
"What little dirt have you gotten on me too?" Similan had a mad dog's intuition, but Shi Wei refused to tell him anything.
Just kidding, if you tell him the recording, that kid will definitely release it and try to suppress Chiang Kai-shek to the death.
She didn't intend to go too far.
"Alright, alright—" Siman made up his mind and warned her, "If I deal with that kid and Jiang Guyuan complains to the old man, you have to protect me!"
Shi Wei nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, His Majesty will definitely not blame you."
"If you're lying to me, you'll never be able to have a son in your life!" Similan made her swear a solemn oath, which Shi Wei rolled her eyes at and swore.
Honestly, if she weren't serious, she would have liked to fool him—who the hell wants a son? Give him all the good fortune!
I wish him a bunch of sons.
After the two people with ulterior motives finished their conversation, they happily ate their meal. Similan had someone open the old man's secret stash of food, and the two of them drank several glasses.
Shi Wei has an extremely low alcohol tolerance and can barely walk steadily. The two drunkards staggered around, and even Simanlan herself was dizzy, but she still insisted on taking her home.
"I'll see you off! Once this is done, I'll call you Mom from now on!"
"Good! My good son, I'll definitely crush the Jiang family!"
"mom--"
"Son! Be careful on your way home, don't get caught!"
The servants following behind them sighed and pretended not to hear anything.
Shi Wei was taken back to her residence, where servants helped her to bed.
The drunken Similan glanced at the magnificent palace. Many, many years ago, an emperor also named Sklag built this palace for his beloved.
His eyes were clear, showing no signs of drunkenness. He knew that after tonight, there would be no possibility left between him and Shi Wei.
It was never going to be possible anyway, he told himself.
There are so many Omegas in the world; once he gets the throne, he can have whatever he wants. He won't miss out on just one more.
Yes, he doesn't need one more.
He emphasized this repeatedly, walking unsteadily through the silent night.
It was like walking a road of no return. While Shi Wei was fast asleep, Simanan had already begun to make arrangements, just as she had been told.
At nine o'clock the next morning, Shi Wei woke up with a start—she had something important to do!
My head is a little dizzy from the hangover, but it doesn't hurt too much.
She pulled out her personal terminal and called His Majesty—haha, she was going to complain!
Her call was quickly connected.
His Majesty on the screen was still handsome and majestic, and Shi Wei smiled foolishly at him.
"My God... how much did you drink last night?" His Majesty, who knew exactly what she had done last night, chuckled: "How much is this?"
Shi Wei stared at him dazedly, rubbing her eyes, feeling that it was both three and two.
"Alright, alright, stop counting. Didn't you say you were going on a trip? Why haven't you left yet?"
"I'm not going!" Shi Wei was still a bit tipsy, but she remembered her purpose: "Someone bullied me~"
Her voice was full of grievance, soft and weak from a hangover, which made His Majesty laugh involuntarily. Ignoring the teasing of others, he coaxed her, "Then tell me, and I'll go deal with him."
"But someone told me not to tell you." She sounded even more aggrieved.
Secretary Jiang, who was still unaware of what his nephew had done, couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Who has such audacity?"
Shi Wei heard voices and leaned closer to rummage through her personal terminal, but found no one. So she called out loudly, "Cyril!"
Your Highness, you only told me not to sue Jiang Chuge, you didn't say I couldn't sue you!
Secretary Jiang paused in his tea-drinking motion, and the surroundings fell silent.
His Majesty raised an eyebrow: "Did he bully you?"
Shi Wei clutched her head, feeling dizzy. Simanan had given her something to drink: "It wasn't that he bullied me, but he told me not to tell you, sob sob—I think I promised him I wouldn't tell..."
His Majesty stared at her, finding her adorable, and couldn't help but recall how she used to cuddle with that orc.
He would drink with her when he got back.
Shi Wei thought for a long time and finally came up with a solution. She said excitedly, "But I recorded it, Your Majesty! I want to let you hear something good!"
"Alright." His Majesty said with a doting expression, completely disregarding what others thought.
"By the way, is there anyone else on your end?" Shi Wei asked, flipping through the recordings on her personal computer.
"No." His Majesty's tone became even gentler.
The others shook their heads: Fine, they're all invisible.
Actually, they had just finished a meeting. There were many people present, as well as several online. If Shi Wei were here, she would definitely find this scene familiar.
She finally dug out the recording and started laughing triumphantly: "Listen!"
The others were also quite bored and wanted to know what exactly His Majesty's little lover was going to complain about.
Secretary Jiang smiled as he held his teacup, but inwardly he was disdainful.
-----------------------
Author's Note: Your Majesty: Although it's just a pretense of being an innocent little rabbit, it's still quite adorable.
Secretary Jiang: I only want to use it to wipe a bear's butt.
There are four chapters in total, actually it should be five, but I was too lazy to split this chapter into two, so I'm posting it all together. Goodnight, muah!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com