Transmigrating to Woo the Villainous Young Lady - Chapter 12

The autumn mountains were shrouded in thick fog, especially in the early morning, when the air was bitterly cold. Fu Guiyi woke up shivering, sighing inwardly. This illness… it seems it will never truly leave me.

As a baby, still swaddled in her father’s arms, she had been carried away from the besieged city. It was the dead of winter, and thick icicles lined both banks of the rushing river.

Fu Guiyi’s health had been permanently damaged during that escape. The general, already struck by three or four arrows, had carried her across the icy river on the last dregs of his consciousness.

Once they reached the opposite bank, the remaining soldiers cheered.

But only one person noticed that the young officer who had led them across the river had been dead for some time.

His limbs were stiff, yet his large, rough hands still clutched the general’s daughter tightly.

It didn’t matter that her foundation was damaged as long as she was alive, she could slowly recover. Eventually, she would heal.

But…

That winter, her brother also fell ill with a cold.

To save him, their mother relentlessly had Fu Guiyi try various medicinal formulas. It was during this time that Fu Guiyi’s body was completely ruined.

From then on, her entire body felt like a piece of frozen meat, with only the bl00d in her veins retaining a faint warmth.

Over the years, Fu Guiyi exhausted every possible method to cure herself, but to no avail. She was forced to light charcoal fires daily, even in the summer, to ward off the bone-chilling cold.

Though the room’s warmth would sometimes make her sweat, the icy chill remained, clinging to her like a maggot burrowed deep in bone.

Fu Guiyi consulted doctors and sought medicinal remedies.

While none of the answers were satisfactory, one Jianghu Physician offered a bizarre treatment plan

To use a person for warmth.

Fu Guiyi initially protested. She was unaccustomed to sleeping in close embrace with others and disliked sharing her bed.

But ultimately, she couldn’t withstand the encroaching winter and chose to compromise.

Unexpectedly, the Jianghu Physician wasn’t a quack after all his treatment plan proved quite effective.

Now, Fu Guiyi no longer felt the cold. She tightened her embrace around Shen Li.

Why didn’t I discover Shen Li sooner? she wondered.

Young Mistress, I can barely breathe, Shen Li managed to gasp.

Forced to open her eyes, Shen Li found Fu Guiyi’s face inches away. Those pale golden eyes swirled like whirlpools, threatening to pull her in with the slightest touch.

Really? Fu Guiyi said, but she loosened her grip.

Her gaze fell on the dark circles beneath Shen Li’s eyes, and her heart ached. She gently massaged the area with her fingers.

You didn’t sleep well last night, did you? Was it because I was too cold?

Though that was indeed the truth, Shen Li shook her head.

Young Mistress, this is my duty. How could I possibly feel cold…?

The last few flattering words remained unspoken as Fu Guiyi’s cool, gentle hand cupped Shen Li’s chin. Unable to resist, Fu Guiyi pressed a kiss to the corner of Shen Li’s lips.

Despite her age, Fu Guiyi had never experienced such intimacy before.

Fu Guiyi had never experienced such novel intimacy before. After a brief kiss, she was at a loss for what to do next.

She noticed the little maid blushing from head to toe.

Y-Young Mistress… Shen Li stammered, her words tripping over themselves. Yet the攻略值 hadn’t increased. How could Fu Guiyi have made such an audacious move?

You don’t need to flatter me, Fu Guiyi said. I can tell when you’re being insincere. Our relationship is different now. You can speak honestly with me.

Soon, Fu Guiyi explained the reason behind her impulsive kiss.

So, she just wanted to show that I belong to her? Shen Li couldn’t help but smile. I never imagined the Young Mistress was still so innocent.

Alright, it is a bit cold, Shen Li admitted truthfully. Only then did Fu Guiyi nod in satisfaction. They couldn’t linger in the cave. Fu Guiyi’s severe injuries required professional medical attention to prevent infection and festering—a potentially fatal condition in ancient times.

As Fu Guiyi stood up, the pain in her arm made her wince slightly.

At that moment, Shen Li steadied her.

Young Mistress, let me support you, Shen Li said gently.

Fu Guiyi initially wanted to refuse, having never relied on anyone in her life.

But then she remembered how Shen Li had swiftly led her to safety the previous day. Several arrows had struck the trees behind them, narrowly missing them both.

Without Shen Li’s quick thinking, she would have been facing certain death.

With a change of heart, she placed her hand in Shen Li’s arms, allowing the young maid to support her.

Together, they slowly emerged from the cave.

Young Mistress!

Xu Wenqing rode his horse, surrounded by countless personal guards carrying torches. They had been searching all night, even engaging in skirmishes with several assassins. However, the moment these assassins were captured, they all swallowed poison and committed suicide, acting like a suicide squad.

Dark circles under Xu Wenqing’s eyes betrayed his exhaustion and self-reproach. If the Young Mistress is lost, what will become of us?

Without a leader for the Black Armor Army, the battle for the Tiger Tally would inevitably unleash another wave of bloodshed.

Shen Li remembered the Super Invincible Luck Value the System had granted her. Before she could even figure out how to use it, the System’s slightly mechanical voice rang in her ear

Host, the Super Invincible Luck Value has been activated!

Shen Li …

What a scam!

Where was her luck? Was hiding in a cold, starving cave supposed to be lucky?

But just then, a sharp-eyed soldier spotted them and shouted excitedly, We’ve found the Young Mistress!

So this is what Super Invincible Luck Value feels like, Shen Li realized with sudden clarity.

Young Mistress!

Xu Wenqing rode up on horseback, but his face immediately fell when he recognized the person beside Fu Guiyi.

When Shen Li had stepped forward earlier, Xu Wenqing had harbored a bad feeling. This fellow was too alluring.

Sooner or later, he’ll bewitch the Young Mistress completely.

Now, his suspicions were being confirmed one by one.

It hadn’t even taken a month—just a few days.

The Black Armor Army soldiers behind Xu Wenqing dismounted and assembled a makeshift stretcher.

Fu Guiyi was helped onto it.

At that moment, Xu Wenqing grabbed Shen Li, trying to pull him away from Fu Guiyi.

Wenqing, don’t make things difficult for her, Fu Guiyi said sharply, having noticed their exchange.

Miss, how could I? Xu Wenqing smiled. I was just explaining the details of your care to her.

Fu Guiyi nodded, her gaze turning slightly cold, as if warning Xu Wenqing not to overstep.

Fu Guiyi was carried away on a stretcher by the Black Armor Army, leaving Shen Li and Xu Wenqing facing each other.

Let me tell you this don’t even think about climbing the social ladder! Xu Wenqing snapped.

You’re just a bed-warming maid. Even if the Young Mistress favors you on a whim, she’s only treating you like a plaything. She’s already engaged to someone else!

Stop indulging in these delusions!

If you know what’s good for you, you’ll refuse her advances and keep your distance!

It was true that Fu Guiyi had an engaged partner, but she had never taken the engagement seriously.

After all, it was just a casual remark made by her parents.

In the original novel, Fu Guiyi only developed feelings for the male lead after he rescued her.