Min Wenqiao

[You are very calm unlike all the other humans whom come to another world before.]

I see. Are you sure you should be talking to me?

[If it's just giving information, it's okay.]

Let me ask you the disease the Min Lazhi's father is having.

[He is poisoned with Snake Fangs. As the name suggests Snake Fangs works when drinking a powder mushed from several venomous snakes' fangs. The powder works even if you try to stop it with normal verbs. It will seep into the blood and suck the blood dry. If the person can't recover within 1 week since they ingested it, they will die.]

Then how many days does he have left?

[He was poisoned a month ago. He is holding on because he is a martial master. He won't be able to hold back the poison anymore by 4 days.]

What does my medical skill allow me to do right now?

[Killing by slashing neck, Acupuncture, Incense making, Scan.

All at level 10. Which skill would you like to develop using 50 points?]

Incense making and acupuncture. 1 level each.

[Incense making - Level 11

Acupuncture - Level 11 ]

As thanks I will answer your earlier question. I am calm because I trust what I see. Right now I am doing what I want, so I feel free.

[I see.]

The jolt of landing on the ground and the moving scenery stopping signalled that the carriage has arrived its destination. Have we arrived?

[An Xiao Palace - the place where Min Wenqiao lives. Min Wenqiao was originally a superb martial master, has a good reputation with people. He is said to be cheerful and always absent minded.]

"Lu Er. " The prince called out. "We have arrived. Why don't you come out?"

"I don't want to! I am scared of heights!" Lushi whined. "Please carry me down if I fall, okay?"

"I promise. Get down." The prince said gently.

No wonder he's a playboy, managing to deceive many people.

Yu Lushi descended safely. The prince held her hand and guided her to the mansion. They walked around the corridors beside a beautiful green field. There was a pond with rocks, differentiating in sizes in the middle of it.

They approached a room carefully which was empty and less crowded with servants than the others. This is...the room when Min Wenqiao lives.

"Be careful, dear." He said with worry as he opened the doors. No one was sitting on the wicker chair. It seemed as if someone got rid of traces of living people in here. Everything was tidied up neatly.

The prince's eyes widened in panick and he turned around to order the guards. "Everyone, search for the king quickly! He might hurt himself!" Yu Lushi observed his face. For someone, who would panick for safety you are trembling in fear not in worry. Maybe you are the one who poisoned him?

"Are you okay?" Yu Lushi bent down.

"Yeah." He nodded several times as if affirming to himself. But you are obviously not okay. Your knees are shaking. You are curling into a ball. His teeth were also chattering, making him stumble in his words.Your expression shows only fear. You are too obvious or is there anything more to it?

"Let's go."

"Where?"

"Now that the king's missing you can only hide in my mansion."

"Uh..um." He tried to get up with his wobbling legs but failed. Yu Lushi picked him up with all his strength and put his arm over his shoulder.

"You are heavy...." Yu Lushi pretended to fall down along with him. " Please go on the carriage. I will try to get up and follow you later."

"Um." The prince with a blank expression as if he had given up went back with his back hunched, searching for the way back.

"You there! Come out!" Lushi shouted. "I will count from one to three. If you don't come out, I will drag you out there myself. 1....2....3..."

Footsteps appeared from behind the rock and quickly approached him. "How did you know?" A white haired man who had an arrogant tone came out. His face had a smooth, pale skin that shows he was starved. He had a pair of blue eyes that shows the spirit of a decisive leader - a king. Scan! He still had acute senses and the poison doesn't seem to be that deep.

"Too obvious. The water level has risen from what should be its actual level and the large rocks were the perfect camouflage for an ambush."

"I see. Now that you know you will have to die." He took out a knife from the waist belt and held it at him. He gradually came closer.

"Wait." Lushi put his hands up in defence. "Why does it always comes to this? Min Wenqiao, let me introduce myself first. I am Lu Er, Min Lazhi's consort. Actually we were here to discuss our happy marriage plans with you."

"I know!"

"Seeing your state right now, I changed my mind. Min Wenqiao, would you like to survive?"

"What?" He stopped.

"You can point a knife at me for insurance but I can cure you. In 5 days."

He held doubt in his eyes. Reaching a decision, he lunged forward and stuck a knife at Lushi's throat. It was only 1 mm away from his neck.

"I guarantee with my life." He smirked.

"For someone who's facing life and death, you are so calm. You are dangerous." He pushes the knife slightly into the skin. A stream of blood poured down.

"I advice against it. You will know whether I am dangerous or not if you observe me a little further. Besides, I am such a weak and fragile female. How could you bear to hurt me?" Lushi gave him a pleading look.

"You? A female? Why do I feel like you are a male?" The king tested her.

Lushi stopped his pointless conversation and talked seriously with him. "You won't be able to cure your Snake Fang poison."

"The first time you speak to me suddenly, you threaten me. Great." The man pondered it over a while and let down his knife. Suddenly, two voices of guards came over. "Over there! Over there!"

Yu Lushi heard the two voices before the guards appeared from the corner. He hurriedly dashed toward Wenqiao and dragged him after covering his mouth. Before Wenqiao resisted, he shushed him. He leaned against the rock, slowing down their breaths; their legs soaked into the pond. The goldfish ran away from them in fear of getting smashed from their large feet.

"Where is he?!"

"It seems he's not here. Let's go the other way." The guard gestured towards the entrance of the mansion.

"Agreed."

The guards footsteps left from the pond.

"Phew..." Lushi heaved a sigh of relief and released his mouth.

"How did you know..?" Lushi put a finger to his mouth with a look that says You idiot.

"You ask too many questions. My hearing is just a bit better. How about it?"

"What?"

"Want me to cure you?"

"..." He hesitated before saying yes. "In return I will..grant you your marriage."

"Ah. I want to change this part. Break my consort title and all ties with him."

"Why? He has such power and support from the eunuches and ministers."

"You don't have to ask why. Just do as I arrange please. Right now, I am the only one who can cure your illness. I will help you regain your throne."

"Are you sure?"

"Hmph." Lu Er smirked. "For such an arrogant man, you seem to be too timid right now. Also announce that Lu Er is dead 6 days later."

"Who are you?" The man frowned.

He lunged forward and whispered in his ears. "If I said I am from another parallel world, would you believe me?"

"Nope."

"I thought so." He stepped away playfully and jumped to the ground. Wenqiao did the same and was about to return to his room. Lushi grabbed his hand and pulled him towards him.

When Lushi stood on his toes and put his hand on his head, drew his mouth towards his. The king, suprised by the bold approach, opened his mouth slightly. Using that gap, he pushed his tongue in along with a paper into his mouth. He broke the kiss. "Don't swallow it. I gave you the plan. The rest depends on you, Wenqiao." Lushi waved bye.

"That girl! I will get back at you someday!" He clenched his fists and swore. "But." He touched his lips with his index finger and smiled. "It's not bad for starters."

On the way back to the entrance, Lushi pondered over some things. Should I let him do all things? I need to level up.

[You almost broke the rules.]

I didn't break any rule you told me about. I don't think this is included either. Besides, he didn't believe me so it doesn't count.

[Fine. No time limit easy missions - Sneak out to the kitchen everyday - 25 points for each.

Injure the prince, the more fatal the more points you get - 50 points as the base.

Eat 3 meals a day - 30 points a day.

Train archery and master 1 fighting skill by yourself - 450 points.

Sneak out to meet the king at each midnight - 25 points every night]

I will do the first and second one tonight. Remind me when it becomes night.

[Yes.]

Lushi walked to the carriage on which servants carried it back to Xi Hao Palace. Lushi, stepped down from the carriage when arriving at his destination, accompanied by Bixing and the servants. When they went into the bed chambers, the servants buzzed off into their own abodes.

Lushi closed the doors and decided to test her loyalty as to determine whether she was a threat to his future plans.

"Bixing, I have some news. Please don't be surprised. I have a child in here. I don't mind whether it's a girl or not." He patted his tummy.

"What!? Who's the father?" Bixing exclaimed in surprise.

"It's the king! Please don't be angry!" Lu Er emitted a begging look to her. "I hid it from you because I want you to understand that you are my best friend. Will you become the consort instead of me? The doctor says it is 4 months old." Lushi whispered quietly. Let me see what you will do.

"Of course."

"Thank you." Just like Lu Er would say, he imitated her to see Bixing's reaction.

"I feel a lot better after confiding in you. You can sleep now. I will be resting." Lushi smiled. When Bixing left, he closed the doors securely once again, including the windows.

Transform me please.

[Okay. Transform into male - Yu Lushi.]

Ouch! Why does it hurt much more than I imagined?

[Customize - Long black hair. Red eyes. Dangling phoenix earrings. Wooden-carved plum flower hairpin. Jade pendant at waist. Robes - multiple choice available.]

Wait! Are you using this system to make me into my former character? But why did you give me long hair?

[That's a given. In ancient china, in this world, without the long hair, you will be doomed.]

Still, it hurts like hell!

[You are undergoing a complicated process to grow into a male. It will hurt but once you get used to it, no problem!]

Don't 'No problem!' me! I have a big trouble here. Just finish it quick! Please!

[Okay. Customize black clothes.]

Oh! You also let me put on black clothes. It lessens the trouble to search around for it.

[Once you put in on, don't take it off not even a second or else, the robes will disappear. Also you can choose whichever clothes you would like.]

I don't want to put it on!

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