“Your Highness, please don’t twist the facts. Even if you favor her, without the Emperor’s decree, she’s nothing more than a maid—at best a concubine. How could insulting her be considered as insulting the future princess consort?” Now that he was certain Qiu An was still a cripple, Chen Peng regained his composure. “And what … Read more
Zhenbian King’s ResidenceJing Si Courtyard The Zhenbian King’s consort, Zhu Yao, was having her breakfast when the steward of the royal residence, Zhao Ran, walked in from outside. “Greetings, Your Grace.” “Mm.” The consort nodded slightly, dabbed her lips with a handkerchief, and finally looked at Zhao Ran. “Coming to me this early—what’s the matter?” … Read more
Guo Xue was momentarily stunned upon hearing that, unsure how to respond. If she said no, it would seem unreasonable. What woman doesn’t love beauty? With a chance to remove her scars, how could she refuse? But if she said yes and that so-called Beauty Retaining Pill was really auctioned off and bought, what then? … Read more
Study Room Qiu An stood by the window, gazing at the sky. His mind kept replaying the scene of Guo Xue shedding tears earlier in the pavilion. “Darling, just what have you been through… to tear up at the mention of your parents, and have such murderous intent in your eyes?” He murmured to himself … Read more
“You do. You are a coward who fears death.” Guo Xue looked up at Qiu An. “What? This prince is dashing and elegant—how do I look like a coward?” Qiu An stared at Guo Xue in shock. “Because you’re a scoundrel. And scoundrels are cowards who fear death.” Guo Xue replied with a smile full … Read more
“If you don’t think so, then why haven’t you investigated?” By the end of the sentence, the Heavenly Qian Emperor’s voice had risen several decibels in volume. “Yes, Your Majesty! Your servant will immediately assign more manpower to the investigation,” Wu En, the chief eunuch, quickly bowed in response, startled by the emperor’s angry tone, … Read more
“Your Highness, are you alright?” Hearing the loud crash from the study, Qiu Jian thought there was an assassin and rushed in. Seeing the shattered table and chair beside Qiu An, he was momentarily stunned before asking with concern. “I’m fine,” Qiu An replied. “The table and chair are just too flimsy. Have the steward … Read more
“Congratulations to the host for winning the beauty’s heart and activating the Soft Rice System. You have received a Newbie Gift Pack.” Just as Qiu An was about to ask the system why there wasn’t a newbie gift, the system seemed to know what he was thinking and spoke up in his mind before he … Read more
When Qiu An walked up to Guo Xue and opened his mouth to call her name, he suddenly realized—he didn’t even know what her name was. He stammered for a while, unsure of what to say, and finally could only blurt out: “You… you’re here.” “Pfft.”Seeing how nervous he looked, Guo Xue couldn’t help but … Read more