The system knew that saying more would be useless, but it still told her about the possible side effects.
System: "Host, you may experience amnesia, personality instability, and physical weakness due to unstable spiritual energy. You may even be unable to suppress your impulses and desires."
Although the system's voice grew softer and softer, Bai Lingxi still heard it. How could Xiao Qi say such things? She was still a girl. Feeling the burning heat on her face, Bai Lingxi pouted, on the verge of tears.
Bai Lingxi pouted, "I'm ignoring you, you bad system."
Xiao Qi clutched his heart, feeling as if he had been struck by Cupid's arrow. Oh no, he couldn't resist the host's charm at all, and had no choice but to disappear with a "whoosh."
Bai Lingxi watched helplessly as the small ball of light turned into a small pink ball of light and disappeared in a flash.
She could only purse her lips and begin to draw out her spiritual power. White light condensed at her fingertips, growing brighter and brighter until the last trace of spiritual power dried up, at which point she fainted on the bed.
System Xiaoqi sighed helplessly, put the extracted spiritual power into the Spirit Covering Bag, scanned her entire body, and breathed a sigh of relief when it found that the Heart-Protecting Qilin was normal.
Looking at Bai Lingxi's peaceful sleeping face, the system wondered what kind of aftereffects the host would experience upon waking up. What if she forgot Zhou Jin? Should it remind her?
But Zhou Changling is also a fragment of a powerful figure. If I do this, wouldn't I be hindering both of them? It's difficult! It's difficult!
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Prince Jing's Mansion.
Zhao Xueqi, adopting the airs of a mistress, arrived at the front yard and, as expected, saw Steward Li directing the servants to busy themselves with various tasks.
Zhao Xueqi: "Steward Li, today I am the one in charge of this Prince's mansion."
Zhao Xueqi's seemingly random remark would be incomprehensible to anyone else, but who is Steward Li? He managed to keep Zhou Changling from getting hurt even while mingling in the palace, and he also took good care of everyone after leaving the mansion. Calling him a wet nurse wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Manager Li sneered inwardly. He had seen plenty of women like this. Once they gained a little power, they wanted the whole world to know and immediately flaunted their power, as if they could be proud of themselves for a lifetime.
Steward Li looked down on this princess, but he didn't show it on his face. After all, she came from the palace and was a shrewd person. He wouldn't kick Zhao Xueqi while she was still in dire straits.
Steward Li: "Greetings to Your Highness, the Princess. This old servant was afraid Your Highness would be overworked, so I begged the Prince to take on this matter. Your Highness is of noble birth, and this old servant would never dare to offend you."
After bowing to Zhao Xueqi, Steward Li immediately explained that his meaning was very clear: if anyone had any objections to the prince's words, they should go to the prince; what was the point of making things difficult for a servant?
Zhao Xueqi didn't realize this. She thought Manager Li was trying to please her, since they had a falling out before and he was apologizing to her.
Zhao Xueqi looked smug, her tone laced with disdain: "You know that's good, after all, things are different now. But, it's too late to try and curry favor with me now."
After Zhao Xueqi finished speaking, she became angrier and angrier. She kicked Manager Li to the ground, and Manager Li was unable to dodge in time and was actually hit by her kick.
Zhao Xueqi was still not satisfied and wanted to kick again, but the servant who was with Manager Li suddenly stepped in front of Manager Li, hugged him tightly, and took a few more kicks from Zhao Xueqi for him.
Zhao Xueqi was exhausted from kicking and only went back after she had vented her anger. Before leaving, she warned the servants, "You all know what you should and shouldn't say. If I hear anything and anyone dares to tell on me, just wait."
After Zhao Xueqi left, Steward Li pushed the servant aside and was relieved to see that he was alright, only that his back, arms and legs were a little swollen.
Manager Li: "Why are you stopping us? Mind your own business."
The servant, Li Yan, smiled and said, "Manager Li is good to us, and we all remember it. It's just that I'm healthy; a few kicks won't hurt me."
Manager Li felt a sense of satisfaction and asked, "You're quite honest. What's your name?"
Li Yan: "My name is Li Yan."
Manager Li didn't say much, but simply gave him some silver to buy medicine. Little did he know that this act of kindness would give Li Yan the opportunity to make a name for himself, serve his country, and bring glory to his family.
Manager Li watched Zhao Xueqi's departing figure, his eyes narrowing. In his heart, he thought, "Let you be smug for a while. This is a crucial day for our master. In the future, we will repay you a thousandfold."
Then, he directed everyone to get busy.
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The Imperial Palace.
Taiji Hall.
The night was cool and still. Zhou Changling dismissed the ministers who were discussing matters. It was already very late. He thought about his father's dying words and how much he valued the Bai family. At this moment, he felt extremely empty.
Zhou Changling: "Bai Lingxi..."
Zhou Changling wanted to take her into his harem, but she was his father's concubine. His father had been planning for her for many days and even held on to his last breath in order to make her legitimate.
But Zhou Changling was unwilling to let go, because Bai Lingxi was the only person he loved in his life, and without her, he might grow old alone.
Because he was unwilling to touch other women, he could not consummate his marriage with anyone else. Why was it that he was the one who was too late? If he had met her in the first place, he would have stayed with her for life.
In the end, however, it was his father who placed heavy shackles on him, from which he could not break free.
"Fine, I will treat her with the respect due to an empress dowager, but I will not let her leave the palace." Otherwise, what hope would he have of living? Zhou Changling made up his mind that he would not lay a hand on her, but he would not let her go free either.
Unfortunately, if everything went exactly as he wished, there would be no imperfections.
Zhou Changling never expected that Bai Lingxi would be in such a state when he saw her again... It made him lose control of his emotions.
Zhao Wu: "Sir, Steward Li sent me to deliver a message."
Zhao Wu was a secret guard stationed in the mansion, specifically responsible for the safety of everyone in the mansion. Now that Steward Li was looking for him, he was afraid that things would get unsettled in the mansion again.
Zhou Changling took the letter and read it quickly. When he saw Steward Li asking whether the princess would become the most honorable empress in the world, a storm gathered in Zhou Changling's eyes. It was simply wishful thinking.
She dared to dream of becoming the mother of a nation. She was a stupid and foolish woman who could never see her place. She was not even worthy of being a princess, let alone the most prestigious position in the world.
However, Steward Li is right. Whether she is worthy or not, the whole world is watching. If she were to abandon her first wife, it would likely cause a lot of trouble.
But what method can we come up with?
That woman is incredibly bold; ordinary methods probably won't be enough to subdue her. We need to come up with a foolproof plan.
The flickering candlelight shimmered slightly, but Zhou Changling seemed to freeze time, remaining completely still.
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