Chapter 26: Chatty Tianbao
It was late at night and the dew was heavy. Shen Yanzhi's breath was steady and warm, spraying on the top of her hair.
Song Qingyuan was held in his arms, motionless, his body was submissive, but his mind was clearer than ever.
In this moment of peace, a cold and silent electronic sound rang in her mind without warning.
[The task was successfully completed and the final settlement conditions were met.]
【Congratulations to the host for successfully launching the system mall. 】
Song Qingyuan's heart skipped a beat.
[The final reward for this mission is 10,000 points. Beginning to liquidate the remaining points in the host account...]
[The total amount of remaining points is too large, and the maximum redemption process has been activated.]
[Exchange in progress...]
[Exchange completed. The protagonist's current favorability value: 100+.]
100+?
Song Qingyuan's eyelashes trembled slightly. Even the full value of 100 was not enough to express his favorability?
【Overflow points will be invalidated and reset to zero.】
[Assistance System 007 completes all tasks, unbinding from host Song Qingyuan. Countdown begins: 3, 2, 1...]
【Unbinding successful.】
The mechanical sound stopped abruptly, and my mind was instantly blank, as if something was forcibly pulled out.
Before Song Qingyuan had time to savor the long-lost quietness, a completely different sound suddenly rang out, sweet and greasy, like a piece of malt sugar that would not dissolve.
[Ding Dong! Your new plug-in has arrived, please check it carefully! ]
[Master! Tianbao is here! Tianbao misses you so much!]
"Master, isn't life boring without Tianbao? Does it feel like life has lost its color?"
[Master, let's open the World Shop now and see what good stuff there is?]
"Hey, Master, why aren't you talking? Are you too excited to see me? Master, Master, Master..."
“…”
Song Qingyuan's temples were throbbing.
I just sent away a cold-faced devil, and now here comes a talkative kid?
She couldn't stand it any longer and whispered in her heart: "Shut up."
The lively voice in my mind suddenly stopped, and then a wronged sob sounded.
[…Master is so fierce, Tianbao is scared.]
Song Qingyuan was confused: "What system are you using?"
[Report to the master! I am not some cold and indifferent system. I am the most adorable, considerate and invincible companion growth system in the entire universe, Tianbao!]
The voice instantly regained its vitality, even with a hint of pride.
[The previous 007 is a novice trial version. The task is to help you gain a firm foothold beside the male protagonist. ]
[Now that you have exceeded your mission, you will embark on your true journey to becoming a queen with Tianbao by your side!]
Song Qingyuan was stunned by these bold words.
Queen's Road?
[Yes!] Tianbao's voice was filled with longing. [Start a business! Make a lot of money! Buy...]
It seemed to have thought of something, braked in time, and changed its words.
[In short, Master, our journey is to the sea of stars that this palace can no longer contain!]
Song Qingyuan didn't dare to think about the stars and the sea for the time being.
She now only felt that Shen Yanzhi's embrace was like a gorgeous and solid cage.
When the sky brightened, the heat source around me had disappeared.
Song Qingyuan opened his eyes and saw only half of the bed was empty, with a faint trace of ambergris and the residual warmth of a man's sleep on it.
When did he leave?
[Master, Master! The big devil is leaving!] Tianbao's cheerful voice rang out on time.
[Tianbao detected that he had changed into court robes and went straight into the palace!]
Song Qingyuan's heart sank.
Entering the palace? So early?
[Yes, yes! Master, please look outside!]
Following Tianbao's reminder, Song Qingyuan noticed that there were many unfamiliar faces in the yard.
Several maids dressed in first-class maid uniforms stood in the corridor with their hands hanging down. A nanny who looked like the manager was directing the maids to sweep the courtyard in an orderly manner. Her movements were gentle and she didn't dare to make any noise.
The whole yard was even neater and quieter than usual.
This battle...
"Master, is this the first step on the road to becoming a queen?" Tianbao's voice was filled with the excitement of seeking credit.
Before Song Qingyuan could answer, a respectful announcement came from outside the door.
"Miss, the prince has instructed the servants to help you wash and eat."
The maidservant in the lead was named "Tingzhu". She was one of the most capable maids around Shen Yanzhi. Song Qingyuan had only seen her from a distance before and had never spoken to her.
Now, she lowered her brows and looked at me with respect.
Song Qingyuan acquiesced.
She knew that this was Shen Yanzhi's arrangement and a silent declaration.
If she refused, she would be rejecting his kindness and would only make her situation more embarrassing.
At the same time, the news that the princess was under house arrest, and that the prince stayed overnight in Qingyuan Pavilion, spread like wings to every corner of the palace overnight.
And an even more explosive piece of news was coming back from the palace gate, heading straight to Yixuan Courtyard where the princess was.
"What did you say?!"
Cui Jingyue suddenly sat up from the bed, grabbed the collar of the little maid who came to report the news, her eyes red.
"The prince... the prince went to the palace early in the morning to beg the emperor... beg the emperor to give that fox... give the Song family a nomination!"
The little maid was so frightened that she was shaking all over and couldn't speak coherently.
"Status? What status?!" Cui Jingyue's voice was so sharp that it almost pierced people's eardrums.
"Yes...it's the position of concubine..."
Concubine!
These two words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Cui Jingyue's mind.
She was completely stunned and let go of her hand. The little maid immediately ran out in a panic.
"Concubine... hehe... Concubine..." Cui Jingyue muttered to herself, and then burst into a shrill laugh, which was full of resentment and unwillingness.
She was the legitimate wife, from a prominent family, and had been with him for so many years, yet she lived like a widow.
Who the hell is that bitch? She's just a toy. Why should she be able to climb over her head just because she's favored?!
“Ahhhhhh!”
Cui Jingyue screamed wildly, grabbed the teacup on the bedside table and smashed it hard to the ground!
"Bang!"
The finest Ru kiln celadon was shattered all over the floor.
"Princess! Princess, please calm down!" Nanny Cui, who had been guarding beside her, was shocked and hurried forward to hug her.
"You must not get angry. The prince is angry. If you continue to make trouble, won't it be..."
"Get lost!" Cui Jingyue pushed her away, looking like a madman. "He's almost embarrassed me because of that vixen! How can I put up with this?! I can't!"
Her eyes were red as she looked around, her gaze falling on her most treasured gilded tea set on the table.
It was a reward given to her by her aunt, the Queen, on her wedding day.
"Good! What a great Shen Yanzhi! If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!"
She roared, rushed over, picked up the heavy golden pot, and was about to smash it to the ground.
"Princess! You can't do that! That was a reward from the Queen!" Aunt Cui was so frightened that she pounced on it and snatched it without thinking.
In the chaos, Cui Jingyue had lost her mind and she swung it hard.
There was a muffled "bang" sound.
The golden pot flew out of her hand, but instead of falling to the ground, it hit Matron Cui's forehead hard.
"ah!"
Aunt Cui screamed, staggered back two steps, and blood instantly flowed down her forehead.
The whole room was dead silent.
Cui Jingyue raised her hands, staring blankly at the blood on Nanny Cui's forehead, then looked at her own empty hands.
She...she hurt the wet nurse?
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