CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 44: ANCIENT PALACE MATRON PUA WHITE NOISE

On the other side, Yun Jiao was listening to "[Unlimited Loop] Ancient Palace Nanny PUA White Noise, Study + Sleep + Relax, Immersive Palace Intrigue" and lost her train of thought. Having spent a long time in the hospital, sometimes the nurses wouldn’t allow her to play on her phone and would ask her to close her eyes and rest instead, so she simulated palace intrigue in her mind, as she was doing now.

Thinking back to her previous life when she was the most favored Imperial Consort in the harem but fell victim to a traitor, she decided she would do it all over again in this life!

As she imagined being framed by traitors and exiled to the cold palace, Nanny Mao mocked, "The Emperor allowing Attendant Lady Xi to accompany him on the Qiu Lie is a grace given to you, my lady. If even the Jade Token isn’t put back, you’ll become the laughingstock of the Six Palaces."

"In this palace, the days are hard for women forgotten by the Emperor."

"I heard that Attendant Lady Xi received an imperial tent at this Qiu Lie and lived so indulgently that it’ll be hard for her to adapt when going from luxury to frugality."

Yun Jiao continued to imagine with her eyes closed: "Ah, yes, yes, yes."

This white noise was so immersive, it felt quite compelling.

As she was imagining, Ying Lu came in carrying a tray of pastries, announcing that the Emperor had sent a reward.

Everyone, including Nanny Mao, quickly knelt down.

Yun Jiao also rolled onto the ground and thanked the Emperor for his grace.

Ying Lu beamed with a smile: "The Emperor instructed that these pastries be quickly delivered to Attendant Lady Xi and that the servants should watch as she eats before returning to report, even if Nanny Mao is teaching etiquette, she must set it aside first."

"The servants understand that the Emperor’s gifts are naturally of utmost importance."

Nanny Mao said in fear.

She couldn’t believe it in her heart, the imperial favor of Attendant Lady Xi was so high!

Not only was Nanny Mao shocked, but the various bigwigs at the martial arts competition were also visibly shaken upon hearing the Emperor’s instructions. Does the martial arts competition have anything to do with eating pastries? No! But to think of one person in unrelated situations proves what? It proves that person occupies the Emperor’s heart. Whether seeing the sun shining beautifully or flowers blooming on branches, he thinks of her...

Everyone reassessed Yun Jiao’s place in the Emperor’s heart.

"Then I shall not stand on ceremony."

Yun Jiao took a sip of water before starting to eat the buns.

The buns were thin-skinned, thick-filling, plump, and round, looking particularly tasty, made perfectly bite-sized, Yun Jiao stuffed the whole thing into her mouth without a second thought, biting through the bun skin...

And then it was a disaster.

Yun Jiao’s eyes widened, unable to swallow, spitting wasn’t an option.

There’s no way she could spit it out, even leftovers of imperial food must be finished. Oh well, endure for a moment... Just as Yun Jiao prepared to swallow with her eyes closed, Ying Lu hurriedly said, "Though the Emperor wants Attendant Lady Xi to eat quickly, there’s no need to rush, there’s a whole stack!"

Yun Jiao: "..."

What, Emperor, aren’t you mentally ill?

Which good person stuffs so much cilantro into buns?

Unable to bear it, she opted to reload!

Based on her experience, things like eating, clothing, and other trivialities in life can be rerouted through reloading, and recalling such details allow her to remember she’s in the "Deep Palace" game.

She set two save points for today, one when she woke up, and another when she spoke recklessly to Nanny Mao, so she could reload in case of any unforgivable words spoken without filter and not have to relive today.

Xie Zhixing initially wanted to summon her privately and promise that if Prince Duan won the martial arts competition, he would elevate her rank!

On second thought, this might be too deliberate, causing Yun Jiao to be suspicious.

Although she usually seemed not to use her brain much, better safe than sorry.

Xie Zhixing decided to start with her usual priority—food.

If he could successfully probe her, that would be ideal, if not, he would try other methods.

...

In the next moment, time rewinded.

It happened just when Prince Kang claimed he couldn’t handle alcohol and needed to leave early.

Portraying weakness, Xie Zhixing refrained from insisting he stay, otherwise, his desire to see the third brother publicly beaten would be too obvious, and there would be cats and dogs accusing him of being unkind, unjust, and unmerciful as a big brother.

Normally, Xie Zhixing felt annoyed when seeing Prince Kang, barely casting his gaze in that direction, allowing him to sneak away.

Going through it again, Xie Zhixing kept an eye out, as Prince Kang made a move, he promptly called his name: "The third brother’s health is so poor, two drinks and he’s out of commission, I didn’t notice, it’s my fault!"

"The Emperor is preoccupied with state affairs, if the younger brother distracts the Emperor, that’s the brother’s error."

Prince Kang stood trembling as he replied, his handsome profile tinged with gloom.

Being neglected by the elder brother is his fate, he had already resigned to it.

Prince Kang didn’t need to do much, every time he opened his mouth, the Emperor wanted to hit him.

"Ying Lu, summon Doctor Zhang to treat Prince Kang. The third brother often falls ill in the capital and is used to bitter medicine, in terms of medication, as long as it’s effective, use it freely and boldly, I want to see a younger brother who can ride a horse and draw a bow tomorrow."

Ying Lu obeyed orders.

Translating that, it means to add the Coptis to the medicines with lethal doses.

Others didn’t understand, only thinking the Emperor, though not sharing the same mother as Prince Kang, showed deep care, reflecting benevolence. It appears the rumors of him mistreating his brothers are false, self-defeating!

"The younger brother thanks the Emperor for his grace."

This time, when Prince Kang left, he looked much paler.

Being able to foresee the future is truly exhilarating!

Pity such exhilaration can’t be shared with others. At this moment, Xie Zhixing wished Yun Jiao was present; even if the truth couldn’t be revealed, it would be a shared secret between the two.

When Bater proposed another martial arts challenge and Prince Duan eagerly accepted, Xie Zhixing didn’t stop him but signaled him over, and whispered, "Bater excels in fast attacks, but his lower body is slightly unstable, your leg skills are well-trained, you can surprise him by attacking his legs."

Prince Duan’s eyes lit up.

Experts’ duels require knowing oneself and the opponent for foolproof victories!

This information gap was enough to keep him ahead. Xie Zhixing saw this point clearly, so he was confident that replaying could increase the win rate, rather than letting the second brother suffer two rounds of unnecessary defeat.

"I won’t disappoint the Emperor!"

Prince Duan bowed, gazing at Xie Zhixing with starry eyes.

He never doubted why the elder brother would understand the strengths and weaknesses of a tribal prince’s martial arts.

His elder brother should be omniscient and omnipotent.

With the elder brother’s enhanced Buff, Prince Duan went on stage as if blessed by divine aid, actually pulling a surprising leg sweep and catching Bater off guard. Losing balance in the duel, Bater found it tough to regain control, leading to his defeat; he scratched his nose and got up, somewhat bewildered.

"Bravo!"

Princes and ministers stood to applaud, Xie Zhixing personally went down the stage to greet him, generously rewarding him with gold and silver treasures: "Second brother again made a meritorious contribution for Yan Chi!"

Pleased with the elder brother’s praise, Prince Duan was overjoyed, not forgetting to say, "Yan Chi is full of talent, I am merely one among them, and it’s thanks to my brothers who gave me the opportunity to shine." Suggesting those who didn’t engage are even more talented, emphasizing not to underestimate Yan Chi’s aristocracy.

Xie Zhixing intended to conclude the competition and proposed going hunting to aid digestion.

The Emperor had spoken, so everyone followed suit.

Xie Zhixing didn’t forget the behind-the-scenes contributor and called Ying Lu: "Ask Attendant Lady Xi what kind of fur she desires."

To avoid giving her something she doesn’t like, leading to another time rewind!