CHAPTER 821: CHAPTER 821 VIRTUAL WORLD (6)

Shi Yaoguang casually wiped away the blood from her mouth, a sinister smile spreading across her face.

"I’m merely helping you, Consort Xiang, recognize a reality. It’s not me begging you, but rather you begging me."

As she spoke, she walked up to her and slapped her.

"Even if Consort Xiang doesn’t understand the rules, I shall teach you what decorum and propriety are!"

With those words, she slapped her again.

With two loud slaps, a trickle of blood appeared at the corner of "Princess Zhaoyang’s" mouth.

Consort Xiang had already discerned Shi Yaoguang’s intent when she struck.

The reason she didn’t dodge was because she thought that the pain inflicted on "Consort Xiang’s" body would make Shi Yaoguang feel it.

So, hitting "Princess Zhaoyang’s" face would assuredly cause pain to fall on Shi Yaoguang.

But who would’ve known.

After two slaps, Consort Xiang’s tears sprang from the pain.

With disbelief all over her face, she muttered, "How is this possible? How can it be possible?"

Why was she bearing all the pain!

This defied all logic!

Shi Yaoguang didn’t care how much she doubted life, "I repeat, I can give you Princess Zhaoyang’s body, but you must agree to a condition of mine."

How would Consort Xiang dare to refuse now?

She hastily agreed, "Whatever your demand, I agree. Will that do?"

"Of course."

Shi Yaoguang smiled in satisfaction.

Consort Xiang was not pleased.

But no matter her displeasure, she dared not voice it.

Refuse?

Shi Yaoguang could pain her to death at any moment!

As for seeking help from the Emperor...

That was even more out of the question.

If the Emperor learned of this matter, she would be the one to die!

Shi Yaoguang cared nothing for Consort Xiang’s grievances, directly stating her wish to leave the palace.

Consort Xiang stared in disbelief, "Your Highness, isn’t this an unreasonable demand?"

If Shi Yaoguang merely wanted to leave the palace, she could manage that.

She could beg her father to demote her to a commoner and expel her from the palace.

But what Shi Yaoguang wanted was to leave the palace openly and freely.

To leave without restrictions of any kind.

Not to arouse suspicion.

This was simply...

Ridiculously impossible!

Shi Yaoguang, however, adopted a roguish posture, "If Consort Xiang cannot manage it, then I can only seek out the Emperor personally."

"If the Emperor finds out you stabbed me, causing us to swap identities, wouldn’t he become suspicious of you? If you were branded a demon, wouldn’t that prove my identity?"

Consort Xiang shuddered at the thought of that scenario.

No.

She did not want to be branded a demon.

Being branded a demon meant being burned alive!

At this thought, she couldn’t help but plead with Shi Yaoguang, "Your Highness, I know you have a kind heart, could you not..."

"No." Shi Yaoguang said coldly, "I have but one request."

"You have three days. If you can’t do it, I will seek the Emperor myself."

Consort Xiang suddenly remembered that Shi Yaoguang was still under a conviction.

Perhaps she could take this chance...

Not waiting for her to finish her thoughts, Shi Yaoguang’s warning voice sounded, "If Consort Xiang tries anything underhanded against me, I will tear up our agreement."

With that, she sneered, "Does Consort Xiang really believe there are no secret communication methods within the Royal Family? If I weren’t somewhat interested in this body, I would already be telling the Emperor the truth."

Consort Xiang, seeing the conviction in her eyes, had to take her words seriously.

Fearing that Shi Yaoguang might truly declare herself as Princess Zhaoyang, Consort Xiang met her demand before the end of the three-day deadline, that very evening.

"Now you can leave the palace openly. We are done!"

Biting her words, Consort Xiang spat this at Shi Yaoguang.

Shi Yaoguang nodded, indifferent to her spite.

Looking at Shi Yaoguang’s plain attire, Consort Xiang couldn’t resist a biting remark, "Abandoning a fine life as a princess to become an unloved commoner outside the palace, you truly are ambitious."

Shi Yaoguang hadn’t intended to involve herself further, but this remark made her stop.

"What do you want now?"

Consort Xiang was nearly traumatized.

Shi Yaoguang smiled warmly, "I...no, I am now just a commoner. You know how difficult life for a commoner is."

Consort Xiang felt a pang of discomfort.

What did Shi Yaoguang mean by that?

Could it be, she didn’t plan to stick to the agreement?

Did she intend to renege?

Just as she was contemplating, Shi Yaoguang said, "I want my former maid, Furong."

"No!" Consort Xiang refused outright.

Shi Yaoguang frowned, threatening, "Furong is mine. If she doesn’t stay by my side, I have no way of living quietly. If I ever feel unwell, I might just reminisce with the Emperor."

Consort Xiang: "..."

Damn, this wretched person!

It was indeed a case of giving an inch and taking a mile!

Consort Xiang could only grumble internally, ultimately conceding to Shi Yaoguang’s demand, sending Furong to her.

Furong, given to "Consort Xiang" by "Princess Zhaoyang," was bewildered.

She didn’t understand why the princess no longer favored her upon waking up.

But she...she still wanted to serve the princess!

Who would want to stay with that deceitful Consort Xiang!

Unfortunately, she was just a small servant girl.

Her words held no sway.

She could only obey her mistress’s commands, following "Consort Xiang."

Upon leaving the palace with "Consort Xiang," Furong was amazed to discover that "Consort Xiang" could also use disguise techniques.

Seeing her put on a Human Skin Mask and handing her another, she was momentarily confused.

Shi Yaoguang urged, "Put it on."

"Oh, oh." Furong instinctively responded, putting on the Human Skin Mask.

Then, as if realizing something, she gasped, "You...you are the princess?"

Shi Yaoguang acknowledged, "Mmm," and cautioned her, "Shh, it’s a secret."

Furong was stunned, "How did you become Consort Xiang?"

"No, Your Highness, if you are Consort Xiang, then where is Consort Xiang?"

"Did Consort Xiang deceive you again?"

Furong initially wanted to say "trick,"

But recalling that Shi Yaoguang was a princess, she refrained from saying such disrespectful words.

Unexpectedly, Shi Yaoguang completed the sentence for her, "Rest assured, this time she didn’t trick me."

"Phew~ that’s good."

Just after speaking, she realized her response seemed to agree with the notion of the princess being tricked, and quickly attempted to explain, "Your Highness, I wasn’t implying you’re not smart."

Shi Yaoguang: "..."

If she hadn’t added that, Shi Yaoguang might have believed her.

Now, however...

It was hard to say.

Feeling anxious, Furong covered her mouth and meekly asked, "Your Highness, what shall we do now?"