The protagonist's halo?

A passing ant?

...What are all these things?

The Queen and the concubines who could hear Wu Qing's thoughts were also puzzled.

In the past, Concubine Ji's inner voice was just her mumbling to herself. Even though Concubine Ji often said shocking things, they were used to it.

But today, the voice seems to be different.

——Noble Lady Ji seemed to be talking to an invisible and intangible existence, and that existence was called "system" by her.

...Who is this "system"? Why can it communicate with Ji Guiren?

What does its existence mean?

Could it be that the Heavenly Court sent someone to look for Lady Ji? !

This is absolutely not possible!!!

Concubine Lin responded quickly.

She gestured to Zijuan to talk to Lu Changzai, hoping to get some clues from him.

In the corner of the hall, Wu Qing was still arguing with the system.

Wu Qing said dissatisfiedly: [Hey, wait a moment. ]

[Why did you start the main quest for me without my permission? I never said I wanted to get involved in this mess. ]

No. 2321 stared at the shockingly huge hole in the world barrier.

The hole was like a greedy beast, ruthlessly devouring all the energy around it.

If it continues like this, it will lose control of this world.

The internal program of No. 2321 froze for a moment.

It spoke with difficulty: "I don't have enough energy to completely repair the plot."

"So, I need your help to complete some major tasks to recharge my energy."

Fearing that Wu Qing would disagree, No. 2321 added: "Don't worry, you don't need to complete all these tasks, as long as you have a certain progress."

"When I have enough energy to repair the plot, I will send you home immediately."

[…All right.]

Wu Qing nodded reluctantly, agreeing to No. 2321's proposal.

[What should I do now?] She asked silently in her heart.

No. 2321 said: "I suggest you choose the first main mission. Compared to taking the risk of changing the direction of the entire plot, taking the Queen Mother route may be more suitable for you."

The first major task requires Wu Qing to reach the pinnacle of power.

Wu Qing was speechless: […You really think highly of me, can I beat the heroine? ]

No. 2321: "I will provide you with appropriate assistance."

At this moment, Lu Changzai gently tugged at Wu Qing's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Are you still talking to that incompetent tour guide?"

Wu Qing nodded, "Yes."

Lu Chang understood in his heart, and then relayed Wu Qing's previous words to Zijuan one by one.

After Zijuan reported to Concubine Lin, Concubine Lin frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

——Mr. Ji, it turns out that you didn’t come to this world voluntarily?

It was because of the negligence of the "system" that she remained in this world.

Concubine Lin was quite dissatisfied with the existence of the "system", and felt that it was like an invisible shackle that restricted Concubine Ji's freedom.

However, despite her dissatisfaction, she couldn't help but feel a little grateful to the "system".

If there was no "system", Concubine Lin thought, she would never see the current Concubine Ji in her life.

The voices of the concubines became louder and louder, and they no longer remained still.

They all stood up from their seats and walked towards Wu Qing.

Wu Qing blinked, a little confused.

[How could I have such great honor to have so many beauties walk the runway in front of me?]

[——Oh, no, they are coming for me? ]

Concubine Zhang walked forward and looked at Wu Qing sharply.

She questioned: "Mr. Ji, all of this was actually planned and directed by you!"

Concubine Sun followed closely, "I noticed something two months ago. You are just playing tricks on me!"

"You create those weird noises and make us all live in fear. You are really good at this!"

“That’s right!”

"that is!"

The concubines rushed forward and surrounded Wu Qing, speaking in a sarcastic manner.

"Ah?" Wu Qing was a little confused by this series of accusations.

[…What the hell is this?]

Concubine Zhang asked suspiciously, "Zhi Tao was your servant before. Who knows if you ordered her to do that?"

"You staged and acted out this drama yourself, and even used the killing curse, just to use the self-torture tactic to gain the Queen's sympathy."

Concubine Zhang continued to accuse, "In order to gain attention, you have caused unrest in the entire palace."

[Huh? I was the one who was cursed, how come it's my fault in the end?]

【Isn’t this a victim-blaming theory? 】

Wu Qing asked: "Why do you suddenly suspect me?"

"Didn't this strange sound come from you? What else do you have to say in defense?" said Concubine Zhang.

"Yes." Concubine He nodded.

Wu Qing became even more depressed.

More than a dozen concubines were talking in her ears. After Wu Qing was confused for a while, she seemed to understand what they were saying.

"...You mean, you could hear my inner voice after the thunder just now?" Wu Qing was puzzled.

[Is this true?! Then wouldn't it mean that all the crazy things I've been doing these days have been heard? ]

【Try it, first a high note that shakes the sky. 】

[Ah!!! ————Descendants of the mountains, yo——]

"Nonsense! How could Lady Ji make any noise?"

Concubine Lin quickly spoke up to deny everyone's claims and stopped Wu Qing's screams.

She, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke, attracting the attention of all the concubines.

The queen coughed and said, "Neither do I."

Concubine Yue rubbed her ears with a gloomy face and echoed delicately, "Yes, I didn't hear anything either. I only saw you guys quarreling in front of the Queen."

Concubine Sun wanted to open her mouth to refute again.

Concubine Lin narrowed her eyes and whispered, "Lady Sun, I'll ask you again, did you really hear it?"

Under Concubine Lin's sharp gaze, it is gratifying that Concubine Sun finally understood her intentions for once.

Noble Lady Sun is no longer the imperial concubine she once was, and has no intention of confronting the Imperial Concubine.

She forced herself to suppress the dissatisfaction in her heart and lowered her head and said, "Your Highness, I...I must have just heard it as hallucination."

Concubine Zhang turned back in confusion: "Concubine Sun, what you just said is not like that."

Concubine Sun gritted her teeth and had to change her words again: "No, like the Empress and the Imperial Concubine, I didn't hear any strange noises."

[That is to say, if everyone could hear my inner voice, wouldn't I have been dead long ago? ]

Wu Qing thought, [I have called the emperor a pig's hoof, a rat, a psychopath, and an old man, but he is still alive and well. Tsk, it turns out that these concubines are lying.]

Concubines: "..."

You really dare to say that.

Concubine Zhang wanted to speak more but was seen by Wu Qing.

[Why does Lady Zhang always want to pick a fight with me? ]

Wu Qing was puzzled. [The original book didn't mention how she died. Tell me quickly.]

No. 2321: "Mrs. Zhang is timid and dull, and easily follows the crowd."

"She believed the rumors and mistakenly thought that the maid was a spy for Concubine Sun. So she ordered the maid to be beaten to death."

"From then on, Concubine Zhang was surrounded by only a few treacherous villains. They not only coveted Concubine Zhang's property, but also encouraged her to take the slimming cream."

"A small amount of the slimming cream can indeed bring a temporary beauty effect, but taking a large amount will only cause death."

[Ah, so Lady Zhang died just like that?]

"Yes, according to the amount she has taken, if she doesn't stop, she will probably only have two or three days left." 2321 said, "She won't even last until the heroine enters the palace."

In the silence, the concubines all turned their eyes to Concubine Zhang.

Concubine Zhang could no longer laugh.

"Your Majesty, my stomach feels uncomfortable, so I'll leave first." She said, holding her stomach.