Transmigrating to Woo the Villainous Young Lady - Chapter 48
Just as Shen Li thought Fu Guiyi would never let go and continue her unrestrained behavior, the other woman stopped at the edge, releasing her.
Young Mistress?
The little maid’s chest heaved, her entire being filled with confusion.
Didn’t you say you weren’t feeling well?
Fu Guiyi reached out, gently stroking Shen Li’s forehead with the palm of her hand.
It wasn’t that she was incapable of empathy; she simply chose not to exercise it most of the time.
I won’t push you too far.
If you say you don’t want it, I won’t do it.
Fu Guiyi truly embodied the meaning of respect, because she had fallen in love, her heart moved by genuine affection.
With those words, she pulled Shen Li into her arms. The blanket, already warmed, felt exceptionally comfortable, and Fu Guiyi soon drifted off to sleep.
Only the wisps of green smoke from the bronze incense burner continued to rise into the air.
Shen Li waited a while, confirming that the Young Mistress remained still. She was astonished—the other woman had truly indulged her.
So, the Capture value really was gradually making the villainess sink deeper into obsession.
She didn’t know whether to feel joy or unease.
One thing was certain: among all the transmigrators who had come before, only Shen Li had managed to win Fu Guiyi’s heart. This proved that the Young Mistress’s affections leaned toward her.
Under the dim candlelight, Shen Li confidently rested her head on Fu Guiyi’s shoulder.
She slept soundly through the night.
However, good things are often interrupted by sudden events, perhaps a cruel twist of fate.
Just as Shen Li was drifting into a deep slumber, a series of urgent knocks echoed from outside the door.
Fu Guiyi immediately awoke with a start.
What’s the commotion? she demanded, her tone sharp with displeasure. Anyone who dared disturb her sleep without a critical reason would face her wrath.
Young Mistress, Prince Kang is still waiting outside the post station, Xu Wenqing reported, her complexion slightly improved, though the bandage on her shoulder remained untouched. Her voice was now steadier, her demeanor more somber, as she struggled to understand why Fu Guiyi would favor a lowly maid with nothing to offer.
The only thing Shen Li possessed was a deceptive beauty, the cunning allure of a fox spirit seducing its master.
Ever since the legend of Daji, the world had regarded foxes not as auspicious creatures, but as malevolent demons bringing calamity.
Why is he still here? Fu Guiyi frowned slightly, her displeasure evident, but she rose from bed nonetheless. After all, Prince Kang was a figure of considerable influence in the imperial court.
Even if she was deeply displeased, Fu Guiyi knew she had to maintain appearances. Otherwise, she risked being reported to the court.
She rose to her feet, her long, ink-black hair cascading down her back. Seeing this, Shen Li tried to sit up as well, but her injured leg prevented her from moving.
Fu Guiyi gently placed a hand on Shen Li’s shoulder, her voice soft and reassuring.
Don’t rush. Rest well. I’ll handle Prince Kang.
With that, she quickly finished dressing.
In wartime, every second could mean the difference between victory and defeat. Fu Guiyi was accustomed to rising and dressing swiftly. At home, however, with maids to assist her, there was no need for such urgency.
But… Shen Li hesitated, wanting to say it was her duty to attend to the matter, but the words caught in her throat. She simply lay on the bed, obediently watching her young mistress.
Seeing Shen Li’s compliance, Fu Guiyi nodded in satisfaction and strode out of the room.
Moments after hearing the footsteps fade into the distance, Shen Li stealthily sat up.
Fu Guiyi thinks I’ll just stay put because she told me to?
As if!
That lecherous Prince Kang dares to recommend beauties to Fu Guiyi? Isn’t that stealing my job? Trying to sabotage the romance I’m cultivating?
I absolutely won’t let him get away with it.
Even if Prince Kang weren’t destined to become emperor, his behavior was still like dancing on Shen Li’s landmines.
She would definitely make him pay.
Having made up her mind, Shen Li stealthily slipped out.
Though her leg was broken, she had the System. Her broken leg could be temporarily restored.
Moreover, she could easily evade the watchful eyes of the guards. The System could be surprisingly generous at times.
Not everything required Points.
At least temporarily restoring physical functions and providing directions were free.
Shen Li reached a low wall and stood on a rock in the artificial mountain, giving her a clear view beyond the courtyard.
Outside, carriages bustled, vendors hawked vegetables, and willow branches swayed in the breeze. Prince Kang wore the same extravagant attire as yesterday.
Fu Guiyi stood beside him, her expression cold.
Unlike typical young ladies from noble families who might blush in the presence of royalty, she showed only impatience.
With firepower in her hands, she feared no one.
I’ve told you countless times, Prince Kang, I will not agree. Stop trying.
Fu Guiyi’s tone was sharp with irritation. If Prince Kang hadn’t been wasting her time, she would have already visited her father’s old friend.
She also needed to find a guard for Shen Li, to protect her from Xu Wenqing’s underhanded tactics.
No, Miss Fu, if there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with, this prince can…
Prince Kang pressed forward anxiously, closing the distance between them. Shen Li finally snapped, biting her handkerchief in frustration.
This guy! Can’t he stay away from Fu Guiyi? She’s my Young Mistress, my woman, my capture target!
With that thought, Shen Li immediately opened the System Shop and began searching for punishment items.
I can’t directly attack these royals, but with the System at my disposal, the world is mine! If I can’t tear him apart myself, I can certainly use these items!
Prince Kang was like those stubborn, peeling advertisements plastered in every alleyway—impossible to scrape off.
The System’s punishment items were dazzlingly diverse. Shen Li’s eyes nearly went blind from scrolling through them, but she dared not use anything too severe.
First, the harsher items cost a fortune in Points. Second, it simply wasn’t necessary.
Prince Kang wasn’t her enemy; he was just persistently clinging to Fu Guiyi, which irritated Shen Li to no end.
Finally, she found a Banana Peel item priced at just 2 Points.
Invincible Slippery Banana Peel: No matter who it is—the Emperor himself, even an immortal deity—anyone you target will trip and fall flat on their face!
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Without hesitation, Shen Li clicked Purchase. Two points seemed a bit steep, but the satisfaction of punishing Prince Kang made it worth every point.
As soon as the purchase was complete, a system notification popped up before her eyes:
Would you like to use the Invincible Slippery Banana Peel?
Though she wanted to mock the System Shop’s absurd item names, Shen Li clicked Use without hesitation.
Immediately, Prince Kang’s forward step faltered. His foot slipped on something, and he tumbled backward like an overturned turtle, his limbs flailing helplessly in the air.
The guards rushed to help him up in a panic.
Ahem…
Fu Guiyi merely curled her lips slightly, suppressing a smile as she covered her mouth with a fist and coughed lightly. This served to conceal the fact that she had just mocked Prince Kang.