Chapter 1: The Hegemony System - Merchant, Heir, or Princess...?
[Detecting soul fluctuations...]
[Matching Soul... Intelligence... Knowledge... Willpower... Martial Prowess...]
[A soul with high dimensional compatibility detected! Binding in progress...]
In the void of darkness, the mechanical electronic voice finally stopped.
Yuan Yan woke up to this series of noises, which gave him a headache.
Wasn't she already dead? Where is she now...? Yuan Yan frowned, gradually regaining his senses.
In the darkness, she tried to move, but found that she could not control her body.
[Nice to meet you, host!]
The electronic voice above my head changed its tone and continued speaking.
"I am the Hegemony System (Phoenix Path) No. 001, and I am happy to serve you!" the system said.
"System?" Yuan Yan asked, slightly puzzled.
Isn't that something that only exists in novels and TV dramas?
If she didn't clearly remember that she was dead, she probably would have thought she was dreaming.
The system paused for a moment, and seeing that Yuan Yan did not show the expected reaction, it continued.
[Host, please don't disbelieve me. In terms you can understand, I am High-Dimensional System 001, capable of granting you a completely new life in a new world.]
"Oh? Does your system do charity? How kind of you are." Yuan Yan remained noncommittal.
"Ahem, you are the best match we selected from billions of souls, of course we didn't choose you for nothing..." The system explained awkwardly when it saw that she didn't seem to buy it.
Here's the thing: the regime in plane 10888 has been in a state of division for a long time. For the purpose of observation and sample collection, we want to find a host as a sample to record and observe its process of unifying the world.
"Unify the world?" Yuan Yan laughed.
"I understand, you want me to keep working after I die, to be a fool and sell my blood and life for you," she pointed out mercilessly.
"No, no, no, how could this be? The system detected that you were not satisfied with your life in your previous life. Deep down, you yearn to realize your ambitions and have a more magnificent life. Your abilities in all aspects are highly compatible with the environment of the 10888 dimension. We appeared precisely because we heard your inner desires!" the system hurriedly explained.
"Unfortunately, I'm disillusioned with my previous living conditions. If I had to live again, I would never want to live in a similar environment. Can you do that?"
Unexpectedly, Yuan Yan proposed a strange condition in response to the system's strong persuasion.
She lived in a world of "gender equality" in her previous life.
It's called equality, but only women can truly understand the nuances of the differences involved.
Living in such a world is too hard and tiring; the more awake you are, the more unwilling you feel.
Yuan Yan was tired and just wanted to go somewhere that could accommodate her.
I thought this request was impossible to fulfill, but to my surprise, the system immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
【Of course! Dimension 10888 is a matriarchal society, or as you'd say, a matriarchal world. If you agree to accept the quest now, we'll also give you a newbie gift pack.】
[This event is for a limited time only. Don't miss out, claim yours now!] the system enthusiastically promoted.
Undeniably, even Yuan Yan couldn't help but become interested when the system offered this temptation.
"Is it the matriarchal society I've been thinking about?"
"Yes, a world where women are in charge, women build careers, and women control everything!"
"What is the newbie gift pack you mentioned?"
[Three initial identity cards will be randomly drawn! Each identity card is highly compatible with the host. After the drawing, the host can choose one of the three identity cards as their initial identity.]
"How about it? Want to try it out?" The system's voice contained a hint of excitement.
Yuan Yan agreed.
[Alright, let's begin the extraction for the host~]
As soon as the words were spoken, light appeared in the pitch-black space. Countless blue and purple dots of light appeared before their eyes, like a sky full of stars, twinkling with dazzling light.
They converged together, like a dazzling galaxy, flowing ribbons of light, before Yuan Yan.
[Alright, host, card matching complete. Draw your cards now.]
Seeing Yuan Yan staring motionless at the starry river before her, the system reminded her.
Yuan Yan: "Can I choose for myself?"
"Yes, yes, these glowing dots are cards. They all look the same, and choosing one is entirely a matter of luck. Host, you can choose yourself. Just touch whichever one you pick." The system said cheerfully.
You can draw three cards in total. Once you've looked at the cards, you can't go back and draw again!
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yan noticed that the points of light were all the same size and emitted the same light, making them indistinguishable in appearance. Without hesitation, she pointed to the three points of light closest to her and said, "These three will do."
The moment the point of light was chosen by her, its radiance expanded and its shape elongated, transforming into three identical cards.
The first card depicts a simple room where a woman sits at a table, fiddling with counting rods. She is dressed simply and has a calm expression.
The second card depicts a grand mansion, where a pale-faced woman with a melancholy expression reclines on a couch, surrounded by servants.
The third card depicts a woman in a dark gold robe holding a long sword stained with blood on a long street, her expression one of self-mockery and desolation.
Yuan Yan looked at each one and clicked his tongue.
Blood stained the sword... Although the information revealed by these three cards seems to have its own problems.
But compared to the other two cards, this third card looks particularly ominous.
"These are the three cards..." The system muttered to itself, looking at the cards in front of it.
[Ahem, here's the thing: these cards represent the identities of a merchant whose family has fallen on hard times, a noblewoman suffering from a chronic illness, and a princess who is the subject of much suspicion.]
[Host, which one would you like to choose?]
"How do you generate cards in your system? Why are they all unlucky identities?" Yuan Yan sneered.
[This luck, this luck...] The system said awkwardly, [You can't say that. Life is full of ups and downs; it's never all smooth sailing.]
[Besides, these identities are generated based on the host's own traits. Who knows what's wrong with you, how come you drew three in a row, and all three were like this?] The system said the last sentence very quietly.
"Fine, I'll choose the princess." Yuan Yan didn't say anything more and chose the last bloodstained card without hesitation.
The system was surprised and puzzled.
Why? The first two were just a little poor or in poor health, but the last princess was suspected by the emperor and could lose her head at any moment!
"There's no reason why, I'm happy to do it." Yuan Yan didn't want to explain to it, and instead urged the system.
"Alright, is there anything else? If not, let's hurry up."
The system choked. Who was it that refused to agree just now? Why is it urging it now?
[Okay, we will now transport you, please prepare.]
[3, 2, 1...]
At the last moment before the teleportation, the system's voice sounded again, sounding unusually serious.
[Host, remember, these identities were calculated based on your personality traits, and your destinies are aligned... From now on, you are her, and she is you.]
...
The next second, the world spun around.
Yuan Yan opened his eyes and found himself in a mansion, kneeling on the ground with his head bowed.
"...His Majesty has decreed that the Prince of Yue has completed his period of reflection in his residence and may leave the residence from today." At this moment, the emperor's attendant had delivered the last sentence of the decree.
"Your Highness, please rise."
"I hope that the King of Yue will not fail His Majesty's teachings, will repent of his mistakes, and will be filial, fraternal, and loving, and will not do such a thing again," the attendant admonished.
"Your Majesty is magnanimous."
The eunuch of the Prince's mansion quickly helped Yuan Yan up from his kneeling position, then stuffed a heavy piece of silver into the attendant's hand before sending him away.
Has the original owner just been released from confinement?
What mistake had she made that, even as the emperor lifted the ban, he still sent a close attendant to reprimand her?
Yuan Yan thought to himself.
"Alright, host, quickly find a quiet place, I'm going to transfer the memories to you," the system said.
The country Yuan Yan transmigrated to was called Huang Kingdom. The original owner of the body was the second princess born to the Imperial Noble Minister and the Emperor.
Above her is her elder sister, Prince Qi, born to Feng Qing, and several other younger sisters.
Yuan Yan's father, Qing Huangguiqing, came from a military family. Several of his older sisters had played a crucial role in the emperor's ascension to the throne.
The Imperial Noble Lady herself was beautiful and intelligent, and she accompanied the Emperor all the way, winning his favor.
As a result, his daughter Yuan Yan was also pampered from a young age.
Yuan Yan's status and treatment in the palace were in no way inferior to those of the eldest daughter of the royal family, Prince Qi.
However, this smooth life came to an abrupt end after the death of the Imperial Noble Minister.
Since the departure of the Imperial Noble Minister, no one has acted as a mediator between the Emperor and his two aunts, Yuan Yan.
Aunt Lin Tai and Lin Ping guarded the frontier and made outstanding military achievements, defeating the Liang Kingdom's army and making meritorious contributions. This should have been a good thing.
However, some people spread rumors that the two were arrogant and boasted about their military achievements while drunk, claiming that the emperor was able to ascend the throne and secure his rule entirely because of the Lin family.
Although Lin Tai, the eldest aunt, learned of the rumors afterward, she immediately wrote to the emperor to clarify and apologize.
However, this incident has already planted a thorn in the emperor's heart, deepening his dissatisfaction with the Lin family, increasing his vigilance, and leading to numerous suppressions.
Even the once most favored second princess, Yuan Yan, was subjected to suspicion.
A few days ago, at a palace banquet, Yuan Yan got into an argument with the Third Princess. Yuan Yan then resorted to violence, angering the Empress Dowager, who publicly reprimanded him, accusing him of being unkind to his younger sister and of abusing his status by injuring someone at the banquet. She ordered Yuan Yan to remain in her residence to reflect on his actions. Yuan Yan was only released today.
If this were in the past, when the Imperial Noble Minister was still in power, no matter how big a mess Yuan Yan made, there would have been someone to help him smooth things over, and he would never have been punished with confinement.
She had never been reprimanded so harshly by her mother, the Empress. She burst into tears on the spot, and without even defending herself, she was sent back to the Prince's Palace and imprisoned there until today.
"..."
Yuan Yan was suddenly overwhelmed by so many memories, and his head felt throbbing. He couldn't help but press his temples with his hand.
"So, how did she manage to turn a winning hand into this?"
After reading through the original owner's memories of the past ten years, Yuan Yan couldn't help but sigh.
However, it's understandable. A child who has been pampered by his parents for over a decade will naturally find it hard to accept when he grows up and discovers that his mother's love is conditional.
The original owner was not wrong; her mistake was that her father protected her too well, causing her to completely regard the Empress as her own mother.
They completely ignored the fact that the Empress was first and foremost the emperor, and only then the mother of all the princesses.
What does blood relation matter in the face of imperial power?
The original owner was too sentimental, which is why she couldn't accept this fact.
However, just as Yuan Yan was deep in thought, a servant suddenly came to report.
"Your Highness, Young Master Lu has delivered a message."
Yuan Yan had just finished receiving the memories and hadn't reacted yet, so he asked the system, "Who is this Young Master Lu?"
System: [It's your fiancé, Lu Lingyue, the young master of the prestigious Lu family!]
A note from the author:
In a matriarchal world, there is no concept of gender equality.
In a matriarchal world, "woman" is the most prestigious word, and people take pride in being women. Therefore, this article uses the term "imperial daughter" in contrast to "imperial son."
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