Chapter 470 - Proper Palace Intrigue (9) (1/2)

[Side Quest: Pear Dies For Peach[1].]

Shi Sheng was given a shock by System’s sudden voice, causing her to shoot upright.

The room was pitch black. Shi Sheng facepalmed. ‘What the hell? Why are you issuing a mission in the middle of the night? I’m(lz) not taking any missions, thank you very much!’

Shi Sheng toppled back down on the bed.

[Auto-accepted.]

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘Auto-accepted your grandpa! System, get out here if you have the balls! See if I(lz) won’t chop you into scrap metal!’

[……] ‘Only an idiot would take that invitation.’ [Host, if you don’t do this side quest, the system[2] will deduct all your Life Points. In other words, you will no longer be able to enter other mission worlds—and meet Feng Ci.]

‘Woah! Learned how to use threats? I(lz) just fucking knew you were making the rules up!’

System didn’t make a peep. ‘Don’t annoy her, just let her do what she wants…’

Shi Sheng took several deep breaths before finally managing to suppress her anger.

‘What do you mean “Pear Dies For Peach”?’

[Keywords: Jade Tower, Weiyang Palace.]

Shi Sheng, “…” ‘Just what new ‘feature’ have you pulled out of your arse this time? I dare you to stick to the original and not randomly add new settings! You’ll get bad reviews like this, I tell ya!’

System acted on the principle of “I can’t hear you, I can’t understand you” and blocked out Shi Sheng.

Shi Sheng pushed herself upright on the bed.

‘Was there somewhere called Weiyang Palace around here? I don’t think so…

And Jade Tower…the hell is that? A place to keep jade???

The part of Weiyang Palace used to store jade???

This little bitch system is really testing the limits of my patience.’

Shi Sheng sat on the bed till day broke, whereupon Tao Qin, who had come in to help Shi Sheng freshen up, was startled to find the latter awake and upright, her hair in a mess.

“Mistress…?” Ever since Shi Sheng had been demoted to Jie Yu, Tao Qin switched her form of address to “Mistress”.

Shi Sheng propped up her jaw, asking listlessly, “Do you know about Weiyang Palace and Jade Tower?”

“I’ve never heard of Weiyang Palace.” Tao Qin pondered for a moment. “I have heard of Jade Tower—it’s the palace library. Mistress, why are you suddenly asking about it?”

Tao Qin had a doubtful expression. ‘Why is Mistress asking such a question right now?’

‘Jade Tower = the library? “Only through books can we find jade-like beauties…”? What. The. Fuck! Which Dashen picked this name?! The first thing anyone thinks of when they hear “Jade Tower” is jade, okay?! How the hell would they know it’s referring to books?!’

Jade Tower was located within Lin’An Academy.

This academy was located within the palace. It was the place the various princes, noble heirs, and other assorted scions affiliated with the imperial clan came to study at.

Because plenty of people would be using the academy, it was located closer to the imperial palace’s peripheries where the concubines weren’t allowed.

Shi Sheng had to work quite hard to sneak out here.

“Mistress, what are we doing here?” Tao Qin scanned their surroundings, terrified that they would be found out. “If we’re discovered, you’ll be reprimanded by His Majesty again.”

‘The matter from before hasn’t fully blown past yet, and now you want to sneak in here? Isn’t that just asking people to heap accusations on you?’

“Looking for jade.” Shi Sheng looked at the academy gates in the distance and replied noncommittally.

‘Jade? What jade? What jade could you find in an academy?’

Tao Qin had a befuddled look on her face.

Shi Sheng checked their surroundings. She led Tao Qin to avoid a patrol of imperial guards and circle around to the back of the academy.

“Mistress, what are you doing…?” Tao Qin nervously pulled Shi Sheng back.

The latter rolled up her sleeves and spoke, “Climbing in ah. Didn’t you say we weren’t allowed in?”

“Are you mad?!” Tao Qin dragged Shi Sheng back, an anxious expression on her face. “Imperial students are in there—how could you enter like this?!”

“Then I’ll enter through the front door.”

Tao Qin, “…” ‘But you can’t enter at all! There are tutors in there! Men! Without His Majesty’s permission, how are you going to clear your name if you get found out?!’

“Mistress, we mustn’t enter!” Tao Qin shook her head vigorously.

“Fine. You stay out here, I’ll go in.”

Tao Qin nearly spat out a mouthful of blood.