Jiang Chengli seemed to remember something after being provoked by her, and couldn't help but cough lightly.
"It won't turn over, madam, just wait and see the show!" His voice softened again.
Xu Wanying didn't reply, thinking to herself: You'd better be.
The system, however, was scratching its head in frustration: "Host, keep asking! What exactly does he want? Xiaoya is in a great position right now; we absolutely can't let him mess things up."
"If you want me to ask, you can't just ask for free, right? You have to give me some melons in exchange, otherwise I won't do it!" Xu Wanying didn't refuse directly, but instead started to make a deal.
"You're always unhappy, and your energy is almost depleted. Where am I supposed to get you some melons to eat?!" the system roared in dissatisfaction.
[Don't talk nonsense. Jiang Chengli brings back juicy gossip from the harem every day, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. You're telling me you don't have the energy? Ha! Trying to fool me again, aren't you? You said you didn't have the energy before, but where did you get the energy to investigate Consort Yue's framing?]
[I remember clearly what some AI idiot said: the more you investigate the scandals of high-ranking officials, the more energy you need. Back then, when I asked you to investigate who framed Jiang Chengzong, you made all sorts of excuses, saying you didn't have enough energy. I was so cooperative with you then, but you still wouldn't investigate. Now that I've been annoyed with you lately and haven't been cooperating, and my energy is running low, you've suddenly started investigating on your own initiative. But after you found out, you won't say anything, just keeping it all to yourself. Ha!]
When the system took it upon itself to investigate Consort Yue, Xu Wanying did not immediately react, but chose to acquiesce.
But in reality, she had kept it in mind all along and had already come up with a way to fix the system.
"You, the system—" The system was clearly hit where it hurt, and after stammering for a long time, it couldn't come up with an explanation.
Finally, he had no choice but to compromise: "Fine, you can try to find out more. If you can get any useful information from Jiang Chengli, I'll tell you the juicy gossip, okay?"
[It's not that I'm uncooperative, it's just that my energy is really low right now. If you want to enjoy the gossip, it has to be about the harem, which requires a lot of energy. I'm not lying to you about that. Watching the drama unfold from Jiang Chengli's perspective will put you in a good mood, replenishing your energy so I can investigate more gossip for you. You see, it's a virtuous cycle, right? So, host, you absolutely must get the full story out of him!]
As the system continued speaking, its attitude became quite positive, clearly indicating that it had come to understand many things.
"Fine, what you say makes some sense, but remember, I'm a dead man anyway, so it doesn't matter whether I get my hands on this gossip or not. Don't try to manipulate me. You release some gossip first, let me see your sincerity, and then I'll consider whether to cooperate!" Xu Wanying snorted coldly, not agreeing immediately, but instead putting on airs.
Although her behavior angered the system again, the system didn't dare to resist at this moment, lest the host really give up.
[Host, what kind of gossip would you like to hear? To show my sincerity, you may choose whatever you like, okay? I will do my best to investigate.] The system appeared very cautious.
Seeing its cautious appearance, Xu Wanying couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile.
Ha, it's really satisfying to make this AI idiot suffer.
"How much longer can this dog emperor live?" Xu Wanying asked.
[Huh? Host, originally the dog emperor was supposed to live for another two years. Xiaoya would marry the third prince, the Jiang family would gather a group of powerful families, bring down the other princes, and help the third prince ascend to the throne legitimately. Only then would the dog emperor die. But now Xiaoya is already the emperor's concubine, and Consort Yue has appeared. The Jiang family isn't even getting involved anymore. Everything has changed. How would I know when he'll die?]
The system is clearly also at a loss when it comes to this problem.
[Aren't you artificial intelligence? Use your high-precision calculations to do it.]
[Host, you said it yourself, I'm just an artificial idiot. Even the most advanced computing system can't calculate human hearts.] The system was so frustrated that it started cursing itself.
Xu Wanying pouted, clearly dissatisfied: "What use are you?"
[Alright, let's try another one. Does the Emperor have any hidden ailments? How is his health?]
"This won't do either. The Emperor's health is a matter of national importance. The amount of energy you'd need is countless, and we can't possibly calculate it right now! Please, stop fussing over the Emperor." The system refused again, finally resorting to pleading.
Xu Wanying sighed softly: "Alright, as you wish. What is Consort Yue's biggest weakness?"
Her biggest weakness, of course, is that she was resurrected in another's body; she wasn't Yuefei at all, but rather someone with a different soul.
[Tsk, not that. Does she have anything else? Like, secretly meeting her lover in the palace, flirting with some prince, or deliberately fabricating a scenario to make it seem like she loves the emperor deeply when she's being affectionate with him, but in reality, it's all part of her carefully planned scheme, etc.]
The system remained silent for a moment, clearly investigating, before speaking again: "[There are too many examples. For instance, the emperor is old and frail, and he's often unable to perform sexually, but she'll light aphrodisiac incense and pretend to be very passionate to please him. Does that count?]"
Xu Wanying's eyes lit up: [Yes, of course! Was the amount of medicinal herbs in the aromatherapy she used large? What are the potential health risks?]
[The dosage was small, prescribed by the Imperial Hospital, and the Emperor was aware of it, as he wanted to demonstrate his prowess. However, she pretended to be very convincing, and the Emperor, unaware, still believed he was incredibly strong!]
[Tsk, let's find another handle; this one won't bring her down.] Xu Wanying clicked her tongue, clearly dissatisfied.
Upon hearing this, the system was overjoyed: [Host, you've thought it through! Do you want to help Xiaoya? You previously impersonated a mastermind, passing notes to the Jiang family. Now, you can continue this charade! Quickly pass on as many as possible.]
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