The matter of the spy came to an end. It was something for the general to worry about, and it didn't need to be known by everyone. Time returned to calm, and Yu Ling, through her attempts to resist and then resist Lin Jiu's harassment, barely managed to keep herself safe.
The junior military doctor had also bumped into her a few times, but being of low status, she didn't dare report it to the busy General Qi. After all, Yu Ling was just a courtesan, not someone a dignified general would bother with.
That day, after Lin Jiu finished training the sisters in the army, she had nothing to do, so she drank a little wine. Thinking that there was someone like Yu Ling in the boring army who could comfort her, she went to find her again.
"Want to listen to a little tune again?"
After learning that Yu Ling was a courtesan who sold her art but not her body, Lin Jiu rarely acted violently.
The transmission of messages between the capital and the border was inherently complicated, and she hadn't received a reply yet. She had no choice but to temporarily suppress Qingmei's request, thus preventing the destruction of Yuling.
She often came to listen to music and chat, and there might have been some ambiguous behavior, perhaps because she was bewitched by Yu Ling's beauty. Yu Ling was used to this and basically accepted all comers except for excessive requests.
"Let me hold you for a little while this time."
After saying that, without waiting for Yu Ling's consent, she directly pulled her into her arms and placed her on her lap. Yu Ling let her hug her, and the two bodies pressed close together.
No matter how restless Lin Jiu's hands were, Yu Ling maintained her aloof expression, no longer showing the fear and unease she had when they first met.
Actually, Yu Ling was just too lazy to keep acting. The original owner's aloof and expressionless face was enough to get by, so why bother? The more time Lin Jiu spent with him, the more gentle and soft-spoken she became, and he wasn't particularly bothered by it.
"I've never seen you use any incense before, so how come you smell so good?"
Enjoying the long-lost tranquility, Lin Jiu lifted Yu Ling's chin and rubbed it against her proud and handsome face, which was as pure as a snow lotus. He then buried his face in Yu Ling's chest and took a deep breath.
"Stop fooling around, Yi Chen doesn't smell at all."
It was the original owner's natural scent, but Yu Ling herself couldn't smell it.
Lin Jiu was just making a grumble and didn't expect Yu Ling to answer. Then, as expected, she changed the subject again, saying sullenly:
"Do you think I'm a failure as a deputy general? I'm no different from some of the vanguard soldiers. They never come to me with military matters, and General Qi never discusses anything with me..."
Yu Ling had also been an undercover agent. By comparing her usual actions with Lin Jiu's, she immediately solved the case. This person didn't seem to be genuinely working for Qi Ruo. Why was she so resentful?
"Your hard work is evident to all, why bother arguing for a few points of credit?" Yu Ling replied perfunctorily as usual.
Watching Yu Ling's pale lips open and close, Lin Jiu felt a sudden flutter in her heart and wanted to bring out some rosy color herself...
Then my mouth was covered by a cold hand.
"Honestly, I wonder how much suffering you would have endured at the hands of thousands of sisters in the army if it weren't for Qi Ruo covering for you, with your inability to cater to women's nature."
"That won't happen." Yu Ling hugged Lin Jiu briefly, then pulled away and stood aside. "Isn't it you who's helping Yi Chen too?"
He said he was being rude to me, but just like General Qi, he inexplicably took care of me. Now I have food and drink and don't have to do anything, which has reduced my desire to rebel.
"Don't try to pin this on me, I would never marry a man from a background like yours!" Lin Jiu said awkwardly, stubbornly denying it.
Yu Ling: Yes! This is true wisdom. Thank you for not marrying me!
"Yichen knows."
The two chatted about various things, mainly focusing on companionship. The most excessive activity between them was hugging and cuddling, which would be excessive for a man who adhered to the traditional virtues of obedience and chastity, but for the original owner and Yu Ling, who didn't care, it was quite bland.
Yu Ling initially thought it was just a casual meeting, but when she couldn't see Lin Jiu again, she learned that he was no longer in the army...
Lin Jiu led his troops to support the surrounding tribes, while Qi Ruo reorganized the rear, leaving no opportunity for those with ambitions to take advantage. Even the junior military doctor was conscripted and kept extremely busy.
"Sigh! I finally got to a world with all the benefits, but I feel even more tired..." Yu Ling complained to the system.
[Host, the original owner's status was too low; she had no say whatsoever, and it was normal for her to be ignored no matter what she did. Nobody cared about her. Let's just quietly eke out a living like this.]
The system is quite happy. As long as the host doesn't die, the mission is likely to be completed, and it isn't being pranked by the host, it's generally this happy.
"You're overthinking it. The mission of the Supreme God is not that simple. If the Empress knew what kind of heavenly life I was living here, she would rush over and arrange a group activity for me right away."
Although it may sound a bit exaggerated, what Yu Ling said is true. He is living a peaceful life now only because most people in the army do not know of his existence. Even with people like Qi Ruo who regard beauty as dirt, there are bound to be lecherous people.
[So what does the host plan to do? Everyone's very supportive~] Besides indulging in being pampered!
"You understand me well. That's right, they've underestimated the Wutu tribe that Lin Jiu mentioned. There are definitely traitors within the army. This battle won't be easy..."
Yu Ling was only limited by the original owner's body; otherwise, she would have investigated herself long ago. However, given her lack of martial prowess, it was best not to challenge the patience of the women in the army while disguised as a handsome man.
"Open the online store first, let me see if there's anything useful."
[That's right, host must have made a fortune last time, let's go on a shopping spree!]
Open the store, and a bunch of dazzlingly different junk items occupy the entire transparent panel.
There are palace intrigue props like "fertility pills," "daughter-birth pills," "beauty pills," and "scar removal creams," as well as even more offensive items like "disfigurement water," "abortion incense," and "acne patch."
The only skills that seemed somewhat normal were things like "skin as white as ice," "attracting bees and butterflies," "delicate and supple," and "unfailing erection"...
"I seriously suspect that the main god has some kind of side business."
If there were no side quests, he would really need that last skill.
But why create so many beauty-enhancing buffs for yourself, yet not let yourself use them? What is the main god trying to do?!
【Wow~ This is amazing~】The system also started daydreaming. Goodness, only the mission takers in the Palace Intrigue Department would probably need to use these kinds of unorthodox things.
"I'll buy the 'Slender and Delicate' skill," Yu Ling thought, since it seemed like it could at least boost her physique.
But the system doesn't see it that way.
[Host! You?]
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