Transmigrating to Woo the Villainous Young Lady - Chapter 34
Due to limited resources, the cake wasn’t particularly elaborate, but it was still a heartfelt gesture. Vibrant flowers arranged on top added a touch of beauty.
What kind of pastry is this? Fu Guiyi had never seen anything like it before, though she wasn’t particularly curious. She’d always been indifferent to food, as long as it wasn’t unpalatable.
Of course, the Young Mistress’s standard for not unpalatable was exceptionally high.
It’s a cake, Shen Li replied, carefully cutting a slice with a small knife. The cake trembled slightly as she lifted it. Even the cheapest items from the System Shop were of decent quality.
Here, Young Mistress… Shen Li brought the cake to Fu Guiyi’s crimson lips, opening her own mouth slightly to signal Fu Guiyi to do the same.
After a moment’s hesitation, Fu Guiyi mimicked Shen Li’s gesture, opening her mouth. But in that instant, the little maid’s eyes flickered with a fox-like cunning.
The next moment, the cool, soft cake landed squarely on Fu Guiyi’s cheek.
You…
If this had been anyone else, they wouldn’t have survived.
Fu Guiyi was momentarily stunned, but she forcefully suppressed her anger. She couldn’t scold or punish this person, because Shen Li was the object of her affection.
Young Mistress, don’t be angry.
Shen Li leaned closer, but her apology lacked sincerity. Instead, she extended her tongue and slowly licked the cream from Fu Guiyi’s cheek.
The warm, wet sensation caught Fu Guiyi completely off guard. Her heart skipped a beat, never expecting such boldness from the young maid.
Host, +5 Conquest Points!
The System’s excited notification confirmed that Shen Li’s carefully planned strategy was working perfectly.
Fu Guiyi was clearly susceptible to this approach. After all, how could someone from ancient times resist the modern methods of courtship?
She pressed her palm against her cheek, her heart racing like a wild horse.
You could have just wiped it off… directly…
Fu Guiyi struggled to find the right words. Shen Li’s audacity was astonishing—not only had she actively seduced her mistress, but she had done so with such brazenness.
Don’t you like it? Shen Li asked innocently, blinking her eyes. Her deliberately lowered voice was rather obvious, but it proved remarkably effective on someone who already harbored feelings for her.
That was precisely why Shen Li had adopted the softer tone.
I do.
Faced with Shen Li’s question, Fu Guiyi didn’t lie but answered truthfully.
At that moment, she finally understood why emperors would rise early after short spring nights.
When Fu Guiyi tasted the cake again, she was astonished by its exquisite flavor, her eyes lighting up.
Do you have the recipe for this?
Even if this were presented as tribute to the imperial court, it wouldn’t be out of place.
I do, but it requires ingredients from the Persian Merchant.
Young Mistress, just enjoy the taste.
Host, as long as you have points, Fu Guiyi can have as much as she wants.
The System, which called itself the Persian Merchant, immediately chimed in, eager for Shen Li to purchase more items from the System Shop.
After all, this was just a world within a novel, where logic didn’t need to be airtight, unlike the real world. Even in reality, there were bizarre events that ordinary people remained unaware of.
Seriously? You’re just a conquest system, not some ancient merchant system.
Shen Li nearly rolled her eyes.
Is that so?
Fu Guiyi didn’t press the matter. After the two finished sharing the cake, they were nearly full, having already eaten at the banquet earlier.
Let’s go back.
Noticing a crumb of cake at the corner of Shen Li’s mouth, Fu Guiyi reached out and gently wiped it away with her finger.
The two walked side by side, a grave breach of etiquette within the estate. Maids were never permitted to walk ahead of their mistresses.
Yet now, Shen Li could stroll shoulder to shoulder with the Young Mistress, a privilege that drove the other maids and servants wild with envy.
None of them could have imagined the Young Mistress harboring such a peculiar preference. Each one yearned to emulate Shen Li, believing that success in seduction would guarantee a life of ease and comfort.
They might even be able to disregard the notoriously ruthless Steward Xu. Such a tempting prospect proved irresistible to many.
However, fear held them back. Fu Guiyi was no easy mistress to cross. Offending her could mean far more than a few lashes with a rod.
Thus, no one dared to act.
Shen Li remained oblivious to all this. She continued to diligently prepare the Young Mistress’s bed, warming the blankets before allowing her to enter.
Shen Li, I have something to tell you.
The Young Mistress slipped under the covers, her body still icy cold. Yet Shen Li no longer felt the same chill that had once sent shivers down her spine at the slightest touch of the Young Mistress’s skin.
What is it?
Being embraced by such a beautiful woman felt utterly intoxicating. Shen Li leaned against Fu Guiyi, inhaling the faint fragrance of incense that clung to her skin.
It was even more alluring than the Cupid’s Arrow she had purchased from the System Shop.
The mountains are high and the roads are long. My brother refuses to return to see our mother, but she is gravely ill and cannot endure the journey. Therefore, I must capture him and bring him back.
Shen Li: !
As expected of the Villain Boss, her methods are truly ruthless!
Young Mistress, isn’t your brother in the Capital?
If Shen Li remembered correctly, Fu Guiyi’s brother was a consort prince in the novel. To prevent imperial relatives from wielding political power, consort princes in this dynasty held no real authority.
Fu Guiyi’s brother was purely ornamental, but it was precisely his flower-like appearance that had captivated the Princess.
Later in the novel, Fu Guiyi’s relentless pursuit of the male and female leads drew the ire of several ministers. It was only through her brother’s personal plea to the Princess that Fu Guiyi’s life was spared.
Thus, Shen Li’s assessment of the consort prince was: useful, but not particularly effective.
Yes, which is why I must depart for the Capital. It’s not yet winter, so the barbarian tribes and nomadic peoples still have ample food and won’t attack the cities. Now is the perfect time.
When winter arrives, the grasslands will wither, the lush greenery dying off completely. Starving, the barbarian tribes and nomadic peoples will inevitably turn south in search of sustenance.
Therefore, capturing her brother sooner rather than later was crucial.
Fu Guiyi had already requested leave from Commander Li. Though she held no formal military rank, she did occupy a nominal position under his command.
Thinking about this, Fu Guiyi still felt a pang of worry, so she practically enveloped Shen Li in her arms.
Would you be willing to come with me?
The journey would be long and the carriage ride rough.
It wasn’t something an ordinary woman could endure.
If Fu Guiyi didn’t care about Shen Li, she would have disregarded her well-being and simply brought her along to warm her body.
But now, she had fallen in love with the little maid before her.
That’s why she was considering Shen Li’s feelings.
Hence her cautious question.
Why wouldn’t I? If I weren’t here, Young Mistress, you’d be cold, wouldn’t you?
Shen Li simply raised her hand and gently patted Fu Guiyi’s back.
Then she kissed the lobe of her ear.
Wherever you wish to go, I’ll follow, Young Mistress.
Fu Guiyi’s heart fluttered again. Having her heart stirred twice in one day was truly an indescribable feeling.
System: Host, I didn’t realize sweet talk could increase conquest points! Say more! Next time, I’ll add a collection of romantic lines to your System Shop.
Shen Li: ……
I don’t want it.
System: Why not? It increases conquest points!
The System couldn’t understand.
It’s too cheesy.