Chapter 477 : Proper Palace Intrigue (16)

Yuwen Xun looked at Xu Kong and spoke in a deep voice, If you are right, we(z) will promote you to Huang Gui Fei.

Like Id believe Zhuang Qiong has that kind of ability. Just what did she write on that paper she showed to Xu Kong? And his behaviour just now clearly shows that something was going on! Anyone with a bit of brains would have doubts!

Whod care about that title? If Im right, make me State Teacher and I will no longer be your concubine.

State Teacher? How could a woman be State Teacher? Is this Yun Jie Yu really not a devil?

I think even if shes not, she must be possessed!

Exactly. How could a woman ever be State Teacher?

Yuwen Xun clearly never expected for Shi Sheng to raise such a request.

The position of State Teacher had always been a lofty one that required actual ability behind it. However, it never held any actual authority, so it was basically just a fancy title with no practical purpose.

And a woman being State Teacherwas really unheard of. But the cards shed revealed just now gave Yuwen Xun some pause.

Very well, we(z) agree. I dont believe this woman is truly that capable! I want to see what shes planning.

Your Majesty, you mustnt ah!

Your Majesty, how could you agree?! Yun Jie Yu is possessed ah!

Your Majesty

Enough! We will wait the 10 days. Yuwen Xun declared loudly.

What had originally started as an investigation into his sons poisoning had become something much more serious.

Then What to do with Shu Fei, Your Majesty?

Place her under house arrest till this matter is resolved.

Your Majesty, it wasnt me(cq)! This devil is slandering me(cq)! Shu Fei came back to her senses and clutched at Yuwen Xuns arm. Your Majesty, believe me(cq)! It really wasnt me(cq)!

Yuwen Xun brushed Shu Fei off. Bring Shu Fei back to her palace.

Xiao He was also brought away by guards; this matter couldnt be resolved so easily.

Send Yun Jie Yu back. Yuwen Xun looked at Shi Sheng. Yun Jie Yu is to remain in her palace for these 10 days.

That wont do. Im a devil; I gotta eat people. Shi Sheng replied in all seriousness.

Yuwen Xun, Guards! Drag this woman out and execute her!

10 days. I just have to wait 10 more days, and then I can behead her! Who cares if shes been replaced or possessed, just kill her and be done with it!

Yuwen Xun had been angered to such a point that it was getting hard for him to think clearly. He brought his people with him as he stormed out of the chamber.

Ming Jin had already left before Yuwen Xun, but hed given Shi Sheng a meaningful look before he left.

Lu Ruo dawdled, lagging behind the rest. Only once pretty much everyone had left did she approach Shi Sheng.

She didnt say anything just now and now shes coming over? I smell something fishy!

Lu Ruo seemed afraid others would overhear her as she lowered her voice to speak to Shi Sheng, You have a space, right?

Shi Sheng raised her brow slightly. She hadnt made any effort to conceal how shed drawn her sword just now. Yuwen Xun had probably been angered to such a point that it hadnt occurred to him how odd it was. Though of course, even if it did, it wasnt certain that hed actually understand what was going on.

As for the others, they naturally wouldnt either. The only person whod have any understanding of the concept of a space was the FL-sama who was from the modern era.

Hows it any of your business? Shi Sheng arrogantly harrumphed and left with her sword in tow.

Xu Kong, who hadnt left this whole time, hurriedly followed her.

Lu Ruo frowned. Does that mean she does have one? The spaces in stories were really amazing, I never thought thered be a day when Id encounter one myself!

System, can I have a space too? Lu Ruo asked her system excitedly.

No. The system paused. But if you can get me to level up enough, I can share the system space with you.

Lu Ruos eyes lit up. What level do I need?

At least the 5th.

Lu Ruos face immediately turned black. She was only level 1 right now; who knows when shed reach level 5? It wasnt as if she could sleep with Yuwen Xun whenever she wanted.

Is there no other way? Lu Ruo didnt wish to remain in this world at all. It was too scary. One could lose their head if they werent careful.

She had taken all care possible to not break the thin ice she was currently treading on, but still ended up breaking through it a few times.

Her system fell silent for a while. There is also the option of devouring the power of others like me.

Others like me?

You mean a system like you?

Yes.

Lu Ruos eyes turned. What you mean to say is Yun Jie Yu?

Im not certain, but she does have something on her that I can use to level up. I felt it just now.

As Shi Sheng left the hall, Tao Qin went forward to receive her. Seeing Shi Sheng emerge perfectly fine, Tao Qin finally relaxed. This one was scared to death! Did His Majesty do anything to you?

Would he dare to? Shi Shengs gaze turned back from where shed been staring off into the darkness. Return to the palace.

Sir Ming told me to deliver this to you just now. Tao Qin made use of helping Shi Sheng along to hand a silk pouch to the latter. Her face was a bit red, but it was concealed by the darkness of the night.

Shi Sheng pinched the pouch. Its contents appeared quite hard. Shed just been about to take it out to have a look when Xu Kong ran up to her from behind.

Gui Fei-niangniang.

Master Xu Kong, Tao Qin bowed slightly as she alerted Xu Kong of his error, Dont use the wrong address. Our Mistress is no longer Gui Fei.

Ah? A surprised sound escaped from Xu Kongs lips. Only after a good while did he recall that everyone else seemed to refer to her as Yun Jie Yu.

She got demoted? When was this?

Xu Kong was rather dumbfounded. He hadnt been in the capital recently, so he had yet to catch up with what had happened lately. Besides, it wasnt as if he couldve learned what happened in the harem just because he wanted to.

Your Ladyship, Xu Kong returned to the topic, About what you said before

Im broke right now.

Xu Kong, What happened to getting paid? Would the Di daughter of the Zhuang Clan and former Gui Fei be broke? Like Id believe that!

Xu Kong had a bitter expression. Your Ladyship mustnt be like this. This one has to work hard to earn money.

Shi Sheng nodded in agreement. It is quite hard to con people.

Xu Kong, Do I have it easy trying to make ends meet here?!

Then, My Lady, when is it convenient for you to settle the debt? I risked losing my head to help you! But His Majestys reaction was a bit off I really gotta run after I get the money.

I cant stick around any longer. Just what was I thinking? Being scared into helping her lie to the Emperor! If I leave, Ill definitely have a harder time earning money And I might even get a bounty on my head

Xu Kong felt like hed boarded a pirate ship with no way off.

Shi Sheng pondered for a moment. When I become the State Teacher.

Xu Kong was stunned speechless. Your Ladyshipwas speaking the truth just now?

There really will be a heavy downpour? And a flood? And an epidemic???

Xu Kong had thought this to just be Shi Shengs delaying tactic.

Do I look like Im joking?

Xu Kong took advantage of the dim lighting to examine more boldly. No So, Your Ladyship is truly skilled?

Shi Sheng acted mysteriously aloof. Didnt you experience it first hand?

Xu Kong,

Tao Qin, What is Mistress and Master Xu Kong talking about? Why dont I understand?