Quick Transmigration: The Foolish Beauty Saves the World

Chapter 135 The Useless Prince's Power Seizure (13)

The next day, Jingli's face was swollen on one side, with five faint marks visible. It was red and purplish, and looked particularly frightening.

His eyes were also a little swollen, and when he looked in the bronze mirror, he really looked like a little pig's head.

But even staring at the little pig's head didn't stop him from glaring fiercely at Xiao Cheng'er when he entered the study.

When Zeng Yuan saw Jing Li like this, he was so frightened that he jumped off the chair.

"Your Highness!" He jogged over to Jingli's side and helped him up, gasping as he looked at his face. "What happened?!"

Yuan Lanying was afraid that Jingli would get angry if she touched a sore spot, so she quickly tugged at Zeng Yuan's sleeve.

Jingli saw Yuan Lanying's little actions and gave Zeng Yuan a glare in agreement: "What is it!"

Zeng Yuan looked at Yuan Lanying, then at Jing Li, somewhat at a loss.

“A few days ago, Xiao Cheng’er envied the Emperor for giving me a beautiful little bird, so he took his little rabbit to my courtyard to show off, but he couldn’t even win against my bird.”

Although Jingli's words were arrogant, he kept his voice down, making sure that Xiao Cheng'er didn't hear them.

He didn't want Xiao Cheng'er to hear it and cry again.

"Yesterday, I saw a little baby outside the laundry department. He was very cute and I wanted to take him home to raise. But someone spread the word that the Third Prince wanted to compare my little servant with Cheng'er's little rabbit!"

“Look,” Jingli pointed to his face, “Mother was having tea with Consort Bayue when she heard these slanderous words and came back to scold me.”

"Ouch—" Zeng Yuan reached out her small hand, wanting to touch Jing Li's face, but dared not. "Your Highness, does it hurt a lot?"

“It doesn’t hurt,” Jingli shook her head. “It doesn’t hurt at all, it’s just a small injury.”

Seeing this, Yuan Lanying silently took out a small jar and handed it to Jingli.

"This is a plaster that I usually use when I get injured. Your Highness, please use some."

Jingli was about to push it back: "I'm not in pain, I don't need it."

Yesterday, Langyue summoned the imperial physician to examine Jingli's face and also had a trusted imperial physician prescribe medicine. With the addition of medicine produced by the 6058 system, Jingli's face is indeed not as serious as it looks.

However, the two companions' good intentions are still commendable.

"I have remembered your concern. I will bring you some delicious food tomorrow."

At this point, the gentleman had also taken his seat, and the three of them fell silent, playing quietly until the very end.

After class, the emperor indeed inquired about Jingli's injury.

Jingli didn't mention Xiao Cheng'er, only saying that she had seen a well-behaved servant girl and liked her very much.

Upon hearing this, the emperor laughed and said, "What's so strange about a slave? I grant your permission. Li'er, go to the laundry department today and bring that slave out to be your plaything."

His words revealed his appreciation for Jingli, which made Jingli feel uncomfortable.

But he still pretended to be excited and thanked her like a little peacock.

Jingli gleaned two more important pieces of information from the emperor's attitude.

First, Yu An's identity was well concealed. The emperor probably did not know that he was of royal blood from the previous dynasty, or rather, Yu An had not yet attracted his attention at this time.

Secondly, Cefoxis and his henchmen's control over this world is different from the previous system and oracle; they have not yet conveyed Mr. Yuan's message to the Emperor through forces outside the world.

It's also possible that they felt victory was within reach and didn't believe Mr. World's involvement posed a threat to them.

In any case, this is a good thing for Jingli.

Lang Yue was already aware of this matter.

After the martial arts lesson ended, Jingli knelt down in front of Langyue.

"Mother, I'm sorry."

Lang Yue rubbed her temples: "Why apologize?"

“Today, Father asked me about Xiao An. I told him the truth, and Father then asked me to bring Xiao An out. It was not that I was deliberately going against Mother.”

"That's all."

Langyue sighed and had the eunuch help Jingli up.

"Let it be so, but you must promise your mother that you will not treat Xiao An like a rabbit or a bird. If you want him to be your playmate, then treat him well, understand?"

"I understand."

"Alright, you go and wash up first. I'll take care of the child."

Jingli obediently withdrew, washed up, changed her clothes, had lunch with Langyue, and returned to her room for a nap.

He breathed a sigh of relief in the system.

[Keiri: Finally.]

[6058: Congratulations, Little Fish, you've taken a big step forward.]

[Jingli: Waaah, it wasn't for nothing that I played that jerk for so long.]

If he hadn't followed everyone's impression and diligently indulged in frivolous pursuits, Yu An wouldn't have been so easily sent to Jing Li's side with such a lowly status.

Jingli felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders and slept exceptionally soundly that afternoon.

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"Your Highness, Her Majesty requests your presence."

Jingli was still half asleep and rubbed her eyes.

In the past, the mother and son each had their own plans for the afternoons. Langyue needed to deal with the ladies of the palace, while Jingli would play the role of his spoiled young master outside.

What's wrong with me today...?

As her thoughts returned, Jingli's eyes lit up!

Could it be that Yu An has already arrived?

Thinking of this, he jumped up and urged the palace maids to change his clothes, then ran to the front hall without regard for decorum.

"Mother, you wanted to see me?"

Before even entering the room, Jingli's cheerful voice could already be heard inside.

"Li'er, don't be silly." Lang Yue shook her head helplessly and beckoned to Jing Li.

Jingli then realized that Yu An was not in the hall, and a girl was standing next to Langyue, smiling sweetly at Jingli.

"Jingjing, please don't be offended. This boy is used to being unruly around me and has lost his manners."

Jingli slowed her cheerful pace, walked slowly to Langyue, and bowed.

The girl named Jingjing also bowed to Jingli.

"Jingjing greets the Third Prince."

Jingli nodded awkwardly, looking at Langyue, not quite understanding what she meant.

"From today onwards, Jingjing will be your head maid, in charge of your daily life."

Jingli asked, puzzled, "Where are the palace maids from before? Where is Xiao An?"

Langyue shook her head: "You are now eight years old and need to be taught daily life by the head palace maid. As for Xiao'an, she will start with chores with Jingjing."

Jingli seemed reluctant: "Xiao An is my playmate, she doesn't need to take care of me."

Langyue said in a deep voice, "There has to be something to do to avoid being criticized."

Jingli seemed frightened and stopped talking.

The emperor agreed to let Yu An out, referring to him as a "plaything." Jing Li might not yet understand the difference between this word and a playmate, but Lang Yue certainly did.

Unfortunately, when news of Jingli abducting Yu An spread, it even got in touch with Xiao Cheng'er's little rabbit.

Rabbits, boys, and toys—if these three are linked together, the story will gradually lose its original meaning.

When Langyue heard about this at the tea tasting event, she had already begun to think of a solution.

Yu An could never be just a playmate in the scenery.

Coincidentally, she had been selecting women of suitable age to serve as her personal maids in the palace for some time now.

The Qi family and Langyue's maternal family are on good terms and have a pure family tradition. Qi Jingjing, the concubine's daughter, is three years older than Jingli and is a suitable candidate.

Although Jingjing was born out of wedlock, she was raised by the matriarch. On the day of the tea ceremony, just before Langyue slapped Jingli, Langyue invited the matriarch of the Qi family to bring Jingjing to the palace for a banquet.

After the slap, it was decided that Jingjing would become Jingli's personal maid.

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【small theater】

Yu Yuanyuan (being led out from the pile of servants): A plaything? (Three parts indifference, three parts mockery, four parts nonchalance)

Yu Yuanyuan (after becoming a member of Xiaoyu Palace): ? Why am I a working person?