kvmb Chapter 189 What are the benefits of completing the mission?
Chapter 189 What are the benefits of completing the mission?
【Why???】
Yu Ningyao was just as shocked as the system.
Her plan was aborted before she even started?
What will he do next?
The Crown Prince encountered Yu Ruowei by chance outside the palace and fell in love with her at first sight.
He already knew that Yu Ruowei was Master Qiuyue's disciple, and he planned to bring her into the Eastern Palace as a concubine next month when she came of age.
Yu Ningyao: ...
It's impossible for the two sisters to both become concubines of the Crown Prince.
Now that Yu Ruowei has caught the Crown Prince's eye, things are indeed difficult for her.
Seeing her suddenly wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, looking completely listless, Shen Jinzhu couldn't help but ask, "Sweetie, what's wrong? Don't you like this color?"
"It's alright, I like it very much, thank you, Mother. I'm just a little tired, I want to rest for a while." Yu Ningyao forced a smile and shook her head.
"Okay, if you feel unwell anywhere, remember to tell your mother." Shen Jinzhu touched her forehead to make sure she didn't have a fever before letting her go back to her room.
Yu Ningyao lay down on the bed, listlessly discussing countermeasures with the system in her mind.
【What should we do? 】
If I can't even become a concubine, am I doomed?
[Shall we die together from now on?]
Hearing her disheartened voice, the system quickly said:
There's always a way out; things will work themselves out.
There are always more solutions than problems.
We can't give up now.
There's always a chance things will turn around.
[If the Crown Prince could fall in love with Yu Ruowei at first sight, perhaps he could fall in love with you at first sight too?]
Yu Ningyao rolled her eyes when she heard this.
Do you think the Crown Prince's love at first sight is a mass-produced phenomenon?
[She falls in love at first sight with this and that.]
The system was speechless for a moment.
Yu Ningyao continued:
Tell me, if I don't become a concubine, will I die?
If I die, can I travel back to the modern era?
She has been here for nearly fifteen years, and her memories of modern times are becoming increasingly hazy.
The urge to go home is no longer as strong as it once was.
If we fail to complete the mission, we'll both die.
The system's voice also became low.
You will be deemed a mission failure and die. The next mission taker will then travel through time to replace you.
And I will be sent for destruction.
Upon hearing this, Yu Ningyao sat up abruptly.
That's terrifying! She doesn't want to die.
No, I've worked so hard for so many years, endured so much suffering, I can't just die like this.
Seeing that Yu Ningyao had mustered her fighting spirit, the system also perked up and continued to offer suggestions.
Why don't you try to stop it and prevent Yu Ruowei from becoming the Crown Prince's concubine?
Yu Ningyao angrily slammed the blanket down:
How to stop it? Kill Yu Ruowei or force her to get engaged to someone else first?
[Yu Ruowei hasn't done anything heinous in her life, I can't bring myself to harm her.]
Now the system is stuck.
A moment later, it had a flash of inspiration.
[Why not just have Yu Ruowei reject the Crown Prince?]
[You should try to brainwash her more about the negative aspects of being a concubine and the wickedness of the Crown Princess; maybe then she won't want to marry the Crown Prince anymore.]
Ultimately, a concubine is still a mistress. Being a mistress is never as good as being the mistress of the house.
Yu Ningyao thought it made sense.
That's a good idea too.
However, I have another good idea.
Now it was the system's turn to be intrigued.
What's a good idea?
Yu Ningyao chuckled:
The task only requires you to become the Crown Prince's favorite concubine; it doesn't specify which Crown Prince.
This crown prince is no good; we can just change him.
【If we choose a prince to be our principal wife, then eliminate the crown prince and install him on the throne, wouldn't that be within the bounds of the law?】
The system was stunned; it hadn't expected such an operation.
Theoretically, this is not against the rules.
Yu Ningyao smiled slightly:
As long as it doesn't violate the rules, it's fine.
As you said yourself, being a concubine is nowhere near as good as being the mistress of the house.
Let's pick a promising, unmarried guy and see if he can take down the crown prince.
I vaguely remember that after this crown prince ascended the throne, all he did was collect beauties; he didn't seem to do anything productive.
[If we change the crown prince, perhaps Xiangguo can develop even better.]
Yu Ningyao convinced herself.
But the system still hesitated: [Eliminating the Crown Prince is more difficult than a concubine becoming a favored concubine. Are you sure you want to do this?]
Yu Ningyao was well aware that this path was even more difficult.
But she really didn't want to be someone's concubine.
Even the crown prince's concubines were not allowed.
In any case, this is just a delaying tactic for the system. In order to prevent her from dying before becoming a concubine, she can buy herself some time.
Yu Ningyao tentatively asked, "What if I don't enter the Crown Prince's harem? Can you just tell your superior that?"
Okay! I will submit a report to the main system explaining this!
The system also perked up.
With a new chance to survive, everyone was happy, whether they were a single person or a unified entity.
The two selected all the unmarried princes of the current dynasty.
The Crown Prince is the third son; the eldest and second princes are already married.
The fourth prince is seventeen years old and still unmarried.
The fifth prince is twelve years old and still young; it will be a few more years before he can be engaged.
The sixth and seventh princes were even less of a concern; they were just little kids.
One is six years old and the other is four years old.
After looking around, Yu Ningyao realized she had picked nothing.
There's simply no choice to make a selection.
The only eligible prince is the fourth prince, Pei Wuji.
But this fourth prince seems to be out of the emperor's favor.
He came from a humble background, born to a palace maid. Although the emperor promoted the maid to the rank of Consort Li, people still looked down on his birth mother.
Consort Li died when he was five years old, and no one wanted to take him in as a prince who was old enough to remember things.
He was then cared for by the palace maids and eunuchs.
This is also why he has not yet had a principal wife.
Without his mother taking care of him, the emperor would not even remember that he had such a son.
Yu Ningyao rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought.
Based on her years of experience reading novels, this fourth prince is the standard male protagonist in revenge stories.
Choosing him might actually give us a chance to get rid of the crown prince.
[Check if this fourth prince is playing dumb to deceive others.]
If he really is a pig, then forget it.
Better a formidable opponent than a liability.
Yu Ningyao's command system continued its investigation.
The system returned shortly afterward.
You're so smart!!!
[This fourth prince is just playing dumb, pretending to be low-key, but he's already secretly cultivating his own people.]
He was more literate than the Crown Prince, but because of the Crown Prince's status, he dared not show it.
After all, the Empress wouldn't allow anyone to be more capable than her son.
After listening to the system's words, Yu Ningyao confirmed her intention to cooperate.
If I had to choose someone, I'd choose the fourth prince.
If she helps him bring down the crown prince, then she'll make him a doting husband.
It doesn't matter if it's true love or not, as long as you show that you pamper her the most.
Once the mission is complete, she can relax and enjoy herself.
Wait, what benefits will I get if I complete the mission?
It was only at this moment that Yu Ningyao remembered this most important thing.
At first, she was pushed forward by the system, and she was afraid of dying.
But what if she completes the mission and gets nothing in return? What's the point of her effort? She might as well just die.
Of course there are benefits!
[At that time, you can choose to return to your world or stay.]
Regardless of which side you choose, the system will ensure you die a natural death, free from any illness or pain.
[It can also bring you a fortune in the tens of figures.]
"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions..." Yu Ningyao started counting on her fingers.
Upon discovering that the tens digit was one billion, she was instantly filled with hope for life.
With such benefits, she'll have to work hard.
Don't worry, I will definitely become your favorite concubine!!!
Yu Ningyao patted her chest and assured him.
This time, the promise was much more sincere than before.
……
Before she knew it, it was Yu Ruowei's coming-of-age ceremony.
Because she was a direct disciple of Master Qiuyue, many high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital gave her face at her coming-of-age ceremony, bringing their wives and daughters to offer their congratulations.
Cui Ruixin's face was practically beaming with joy.
She hadn't seen so many distinguished guests in a long time.
As for her biological daughter, she had long since given up on finding her after so many years.
As long as that child doesn't suddenly appear and ruin her relationship with Weiwei, it's fine.
Today's coming-of-age ceremony is the most important appearance she has made in recent years, and she will not allow anyone to make a mistake.
Despite all her precautions, her coming-of-age ceremony still went awry today.