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Chapter 200 Palace Intrigue World: A Harem Pierced Through Like a Sickle VS An Awakened Emperor with
Xiao Jing'an was inexplicably certain that those scenes must be from their past lives!
Therefore, he and Su Jinyue have a predestined relationship from a past life!
Xiao Jing'an was overjoyed to reach this conclusion, and even felt a little smug.
However, upon further reflection, Xiao Jing'an felt a pang of heartache and a deep sense of powerlessness at the thought that Su Jinyue was carrying the memories of two people and still had to protect him without hesitation.
Xiao Jing'an was so engrossed in his own speculations and fantasies that he couldn't extricate himself. His expression shifted between joy and sorrow, leaving the surrounding concubines completely baffled.
Because Xiao Jing'an was still standing next to Ruan Ruolan, his change in expression naturally led those around him to believe that it was caused by Ruan Ruolan.
Han Wanyue, who was the most impatient, couldn't hold back any longer and stepped forward to grab Xiao Jing'an's hand.
"Brother Jing'an, how did you end up coming in with this woman? Did she bother you?"
Han Wanyue's voice startled Xiao Jing'an from his reverie. He looked up at Han Wanyue and saw her with heavy dark circles under her eyes, looking like a ghost.
Add to that Han Wanyue's dopamine-like outfits and the hairpins and ornaments adorning her head.
Xiao Jing'an was so frightened that he took two steps back and shook off Han Wanyue's hand that was holding him.
Xiao Jing'an calmed down after a few seconds and realized that the person in front of him was not a ghost, but Han Wanyue. Only then did he relax.
"Han Wanyue, what are you dressed like? Where is the governess we found for you? Did she just let you go out like this?"
Hearing Xiao Jing'an's merciless reprimand, the other concubines around him lowered their heads as if to hide their laughter.
It was worth all the hardship they endured. Looking at Han Wanyue's unsightly attire, all the torment they suffered for half a day was worth it.
Han Wanyue pouted, somewhat dissatisfied. She looked down at herself, wondering if this outfit was unattractive.
This is so special, Xiao Jing'an can see her right away. Although it's not enough to make Xiao Jing'an fall in love with her immediately, it doesn't make him act so respectful and distant.
Han Wanyue seemed to want Xiao Jing'an to approve of her aesthetic sense, so she seriously turned around in front of Xiao Jing'an and asked.
"Brother Jing'an, don't I look good like this? It's all sparkly and sparkly, don't you think I'm special?"
Xiao Jing'an was dazzled and covered his eyes, waving his hands repeatedly.
"Han Wanyue, stop turning around! Now go back to your seat."
Also, don't call me "Brother Jing'an"! You are now a Noble Consort; you must recognize your status!
After saying that, Xiao Jing'an went straight to his seat; he really couldn't stay in this place any longer.
All the important people had arrived, and the banquet began.
It must be said that Empress Jiang Lingyao was very dutiful in her duties; the banquet she prepared was impeccable, and the food was delicious.
However, Su Jinyue was sitting too close to the door, and the dishes that were served were only lukewarm, so they got cold in no time.
So, as soon as the dishes were served, Su Jinyue buried herself in her food, thinking that nothing was more important than filling her stomach.
Judging from the clashes between the female protagonists just now, Su Jinyue had a premonition that there would be more trouble to come after this palace banquet.
Su Jinyue ate happily, but Xiao Jing'an, sitting above, hesitated to eat.
The thing Ruan Ruolan did to him just now really scared him.
Xiao Jing'an remembered that the Empress beside him was also a female protagonist who was reborn with a system. What if she put some kind of drug in the food and he was poisoned?
However, since Xiao Jing'an had come to the banquet, he couldn't just not eat anything, so he was really torn.
Empress Dowager Development System: [Ding ding, an instant task has been issued. Please exercise your rights as Empress and make the concubines below obey your orders.]
Task Reward: 10 points
Xiao Jing'an paused in his grip on the wine glass. He could hear the Empress's system voice too?
Xiao Jing'an now understands that the inhuman voice he heard from Ruan Ruolan must be the so-called system's voice.
He initially thought it was just a coincidence, but now that he can hear the Queen System's voice again, can he also hear the voices of other people's systems?
Jiang Lingyao was overjoyed when she heard that the system had issued another task.
Since her rebirth two days ago, Jiang Lingyao has been grateful to God for giving her a second chance.
In the past few days, she has been keeping a low profile while studying the so-called system that is bound to her.
This system can help her reborn her son from her previous life, and even make her the Empress Dowager!
All I need to do is complete the tasks it assigns.
Jiang Lingyao also gets points for completing tasks. She has figured out the system in the past few days and can use the points to buy all sorts of amazing things in the system shop.
Jiang Lingyao was really envious, but unfortunately, she hadn't completed the tasks previously issued by the system, such as having Xiao Jing'an come to the Empress's palace or sharing a room with Xiao Jing'an.
She naturally didn't get any points from the system, but unexpectedly, the system issued another task, which even matched her upcoming plans very well.
Jiang Lingyao felt like she'd been given a pillow when she was sleepy; she was determined to get those ten points!
Jiang Lingyao looked at Xiao Jing'an with a calm expression and spoke.
"Your Majesty, this is the first time you have met with your harem sisters since you bestowed titles upon them."
I also feel that the harem was too quiet before. This time, so many sisters have come, and we have just finished the mourning period.
"How about we let the newly arrived ladies of the palace perform their best talents, so that His Majesty can relax a bit amidst his busy schedule?"
As soon as the Empress finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent. The concubines below were all eager to try, looking at Xiao Jing'an expectantly, wishing he would agree immediately.
In that brief moment of silence, Xiao Jing'an heard two more system voices.
Favored Concubine System: [Ding ding, please attract Emperor Xiao Jing'an's attention in the following talent performance.]
Mission successful, reward: Skin as smooth as jade item.
If the mission fails, the host will be punished with an electric shock.
Quick Transmigration System: [Ding, please complete the "A meteoric rise to fame" achievement. Time limit: two hours.]
Tsk, Xiao Jing'an found it interesting that the system could issue tasks on the spot based on the actual scenario?
Is there a reward for success and a punishment for failure?
Xiao Jing'an stroked his chin thoughtfully. It seemed that this bound cheat system wasn't necessarily all benefits.
Once you're on the system's pirate ship, you're stuck with it for good. Even if you change your mind halfway through, you'll have to pay a heavy price, and you might not even be able to escape.
Xiao Jing'an discovered that he wasn't entirely without control; he could hear the system's voice, and the tasks issued by the system were all centered around him.