Strategy 15%
Cang Jingye wiped away his tears and feigned seriousness: "Want to know what happened?"
"I don't want to. Anyway, you won't tell me." Han Jiang had figured out part of Cang Jingye's personality. She disliked Cang Jingqi, so naturally she wouldn't like Han Jiang, who was by Cang Jingqi's side.
"You've gotten smarter, huh? But you can ask Cang Jingqi, he'll definitely tell you." Cang Jingye said, giving Han Jiang a meaningful look.
Speaking of Cang Jingqi, Han Jiang does indeed have something to discuss with him.
The rebellion is over, and the bug in Hanqi has been fixed to 90%, but the favorability rating with the Demon Lord remains at 15%, which is very strange.
Han Jiang admitted that they were a bit hasty in confirming their relationship at the time. The two of them weren't really that compatible, but they got together because of Han Jiang's insistence. So, it's understandable that their feelings for each other weren't very strong.
But they've been through another major event, so why hasn't their favorability rating increased at all?
Although love is supposed to be mutual, Han Jiang admits that while she doesn't have overwhelming feelings for Cang Jingqi, she's at least 80% in love with him! Okay, 70%?
Han Jiang couldn't say that she liked Cang Jingqi that much. To say that she loved him to the point of giving her life for him like in the TV series was definitely not the case; but it was also impossible for her not to like him at all.
How can feelings be measured with data?
Such a complicated question is being asked to answer Hanjiang, who has been single for twenty years. Forget about puppy love in school, she's never even liked anyone! During puberty, all she cared about was eating more to grow taller and doing more practice problems to improve her grades.
Even if she didn't grow much taller in the end, and her scores weren't very high either.
There were many people on the way back to Jingzhou City, so I'll ask about Hanjiang again tonight.
Xiao Yu was fairly satisfied with Xia Chan's handling of the situation. Because of the previous negotiations, he had gone along with everyone's wishes and summarized the rebellion as Cang Jingjue's personal revenge, which had nothing to do with the demons. In fact, the Crown Prince's heroic act of sacrificing his own family made the agreement for the coexistence of humans and demons even more solid.
Only a few elders within the Four Provinces Sect knew the truth, and outwardly they still chose to trust the Vermilion Bird Pavilion and the Imperial Court.
"Thank you all for your efforts in quelling the rebellion. Finally, I have a personal request," Xiao Yu said ambiguously, "Miss Hanjiang, would you be willing to enter the palace as Empress?"
Han Jiang thought to himself: Ha! I thought they were going to say something, but it turns out they want to pull the female lead into the harem. The original book's Shura field may be late, but it's finally here.
"Miss Hanjiang, what are your thoughts?"
"Huh?" Han Jiang was stunned. Wasn't it Han Qi? How did she get involved? Han Jiang suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Without turning around, she knew that Cang Jingqi was staring at her. How did this chaotic situation turn into her own?
"Be my empress and share the empire with me."
"No," Han Jiang replied. "I already have someone I like."
Xiao Yu feigned regret: "That is indeed a pity. Speaking of the person you like, isn't he from my Vermilion Bird Pavilion? I remember someone mentioning that he was your childhood sweetheart, right? You used to visit him often."
I feel like swearing during this cold snap.
"Your Majesty misunderstands. That was all due to youthful ignorance." Han Jiang originally wanted to point out Cang Jingqi directly here, but considering that he only had 15% favorability, he still had to reconsider.
She suddenly realized that perhaps Xiao Yu didn't like anyone. In the original story, the female and male leads resolved the matter, so Xiao Yu initially followed the original plot and said he liked Han Qi to annoy the male lead. But now the biggest credit went to Cang Jingqi, so Xiao Yu changed his target and proposed to Han Jiang to annoy Cang Jingqi.
"May Your Majesty find someone who truly cares for you." Han Jiang's words were a double entendre, meant to disgust. Those who truly cared for you and worked for you are all dead.
The three of them left the palace side by side.
Amai did not come to Jingzhou City with them. Cang Jingqi said that the Demon Clan was currently unstable internally, and Amai had to go back to take charge.
"Senior sister, I'm leaving too." Han Qi said goodbye. "I've already told Master that I won't return to the Four Continents Sect. I want to roam the martial world, help the weak, and fight for justice."
[Reward Mission: Fix the female lead's bug, 95% complete]
"Then we'll meet again someday, Ya Ya," Han Jiang said.
Han Qi stared intently at Han Jiang and said, "Please excuse me, Your Highness. I have something to say to my senior sister."
[Reward Mission: Fix the female lead's bug, 98% complete]
As Hanqi spoke, system notification sounds rang out one after another.
"Actually, there's another reason I'm venturing out." Hanqi leaned close to Hanjiang's ear, "Senior sister, you're not Luoluo, are you?"
Han Jiang's eyes widened: How come everyone knows she's not the original owner?! Is her acting really that bad?
Han Qi smiled: "Don't worry, I didn't tell Master. I've known for a long time that Senior Sister isn't my older sister. I don't know who you really are, but I know you're not a bad person. At first, I was very curious about how you knew about my past with my older sister, but you never mentioned it. Instead, you always emphasized that you are Luo Luo. I think you must have your own reasons for not telling me. So, I'm going to go find my older sister and ask her in person."
"Junior sister..."
"Senior sister, aren't you the protagonist in my storybook? As the protagonist, you must have some amazing power and luck. One day, I will find my sister." Han Qi hugged Han Jiang. "I don't know who you are, but thank you so much, senior sister."
"Goodbye, senior sister."
"goodbye."
[Reward Mission: Female Lead Bug Fix, 100% Completed]
[Congratulations, new host! You have completed the reward task. The reward has been issued and you can use it at any time.]
Han Jiang didn't mention that she had taken over the original owner's body, nor did she mention that the original owner was dead. Han Qi was right; the female lead always seemed to have incredible luck. Perhaps she really could find her older sister. After all, didn't Han Jiang also die in the modern world before coming here?
As for how Hanqi discovered her identity, who can say for sure? The female lead possesses mysterious powers.
Cang Jingqi walked back to Han Jiang's side: "Finished talking?"
"Um."
"She's really quite likable. Junior sister is reluctant to part with her. Even the emperor wants to make her his empress."
Han Jiang said, "But I didn't agree, did I?"
"It's not too late to regret it now, Han Xiaoman. I'll take you back to the palace now. You'll be the Empress, enjoying endless riches and glory!"
"So it seems you don't like me that much either, always trying to give me away!" Han Jiang stomped on Cang Jingqi's foot. "The dignified prince of the Demon Clan is so petty."
"Me, petty and narrow-minded? Then I should be magnanimous and let you be with that scoundrel childhood sweetheart and that selfish emperor?"
"You're really blunt in describing people like that," Han Jiang chuckled. "There aren't that many people, and you're the only one I like! I haven't even mentioned that you bring little girls into the Demon Palace!"
"Han Xiaoman, you can't be considered very magnanimous when it comes to holding grudges, can you?" Cang Jingqi was in a very good mood, as if he cared a lot every time Han Jiang mentioned liking him.
"Forget it, let's not talk about those annoying guys anymore, especially that Crimson Gold guy, he's just like that!" Han Jiang gave him two middle fingers.
Cang Jing retorted, "You also like crimson gold?"
"I don't like it! What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Didn't you say that hand gesture meant you liked it before?"
"Uh..." I should have known better than to talk nonsense in the past. "That was a lie. That gesture means contempt..."
"So you were looking down on me before?" Cang Jing smiled and leaned closer.
"You're trying to scare me and kill me, how could I possibly like you back then? Am I crazy?" Han Jiang dodged Cang Jingqi's face and walked towards the market.
The night market in Jingzhou is very famous, making it a perfect place for developing the romantic storyline in the novel.
However, it was still early, and the market wasn't too bustling yet. Han Jiang, plotting to squeeze a hefty sum out of Cang Jing, walked into the largest restaurant nearby: "Waiter, bring tea, the best tea I'll have!"
Hanjiang doesn't like drinking tea, so this tea must have been ordered for Cangjingqi.
She originally wanted to find a private room to have a proper talk with Cang Jingqi about "love," but in TV dramas, sitting downstairs usually yields useful information, so Han Jiang had to find a secluded corner that would be convenient for the two of them to talk while still being able to hear the news.
If this cessation of war is a significant plot point, then the original book will only have one last important plot point left.
The male lead is dead, and the female lead is wandering the world. So when will this final plot point come, or will it even happen? These are all questions. The affection level hasn't changed at all. Does this mean we'll need Han Jiang to create new storylines to advance the romance?
"Your Highness, please don't drink your tea yet. I have something to ask you."
Cang Jing frowned, somewhat displeased by Han Jiang's sudden use of respectful address: "Why are you suddenly calling me that?"
"Oh dear, I did this to emphasize the importance and seriousness of this conversation."
Han Jiang opened her eyes wide and stared intently at Cang Jingqi. Cang Jingqi silently put down the teacup she had raised, leaned forward, and cooperated with Han Jiang's question.
"If you were to rate our relationship, how much do you like me, from 10% to 100%?" Han Jiang was inevitably nervous, and her voice lacked confidence.
"Ten percent."
"You're lying." Han Jiang looked up at the screen and saw that the 15% figure was still unchanged, even though it was only 15%.
Main Quest: Defeat the Demon Lord, 15% Completed
Cang Jing said, "Really, I like you a lot. And you, Xiao Man, how much do you like me?"
"I didn't ask you to ask me that. Cang Jingqi, don't lie to me, okay?"
"I didn't lie to you..." Cang Jing was confused. "Xiao Man, did I do something to make you misunderstand?"
"You might not believe it, but I can tell how much someone likes me. You only like me to a certain degree," Han Jiang said frankly after thinking it over.
"Is it some kind of magical artifact? That artifact is problematic, don't believe him."
Han Jiang mentally asked the system, "System, is there a chance this favorability rating will be wrong?"
[System: This system has been upgraded to the latest version, with an error rate of less than 0.001%]
Where exactly is the problem? Hanjiang feels like something is missing, but he just can't remember it.
"The rebels were wiped out in just a few days. Why did it take so long before that?"
"This time is different. It's said that the three great immortals have all participated, and all three princes of the Demon Clan have also come out!"
"Was the rebellion instigated by the Demon Lord's youngest son?"
"That's what I heard. I wonder how the Second Prince will handle his body. I guess he'll just burn it?"
"Cang Jingqi, did you hear that? They're talking about the Second Prince!" Han Jiang's ears accurately picked up on the key words. She temporarily put aside the discussion about their crush and grabbed Cang Jingqi's hand in a flash.
"Hiss, Xiaoman, I have something to tell you."
"explain."
“Actually, Amai is Amo. Because we planned to find the mole in the Demon Palace, and also because our subsequent plans couldn’t reveal that Han Tian was protecting the Demon Palace, we haven’t told you yet. I’m sorry.” Cang Jingqi had wanted to tell him for a long time, but Cang Jingmo stopped him several times.
Han Jiang didn't hear a word Cang Jingqi said after that. From the moment "Amai is Amo" onwards, Han Jiang's brain felt like it was swollen with blood.
“So, Cang Jingmo isn’t dead…” Han Jiang grabbed Cang Jingqi’s hand, her nails almost digging into his flesh until they bled. She trembled all over, uttering a few syllables that only she could hear.
"Xiaoman, I'm sorry for keeping this from you for so long. Only Amo and I knew about this. I'm really sorry," Cang Jingqi pleaded.
Han Jiang still wouldn't listen to what Cang Jingqi was saying.
"So, the Demon Lord is still Cang Jingmo... I knew it! How could an elder brother be in the mood for romance after his younger brother's death... Turns out he wasn't dead at all..."
"Xiaoman?" Cang Jingqi stood up, trying to soothe Han Jiang, who was trembling all over.
Han Jiang suddenly stood up, trying to keep her tone steady. They were still outside and couldn't make a sound: "I'm tired. I'm going back to the inn first."
Night market stalls are gradually being set up outside the restaurant.
What's the point of going to the night market?
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