Playing the Pig and Eating the Tiger: My Funny System is Too Fierce

Chapter 103 Undercurrent

"Miss, what did you say?! Concubine Jia is under house arrest?" Xiao Cui widened her eyes.

Su Qing was teasing the little white dog in the yard. "Yes, the Queen Mother was furious and directly issued a house arrest order."

[Ding! Situation progress]

[Concubine Jia's current situation: confined to the cold palace]

[Warning: This is just the beginning]

"That...that's so satisfying!" Xiao Cui clenched her fists. "It's her fault for always wanting to harm the young lady."

Su Qing shook her head: "Don't be too happy too soon. People like this are the most dangerous when they are pushed into a corner."

[Ding! Wise judgment]

Danger Warning: ★★★★★

【Recommendation: Be vigilant】

Just as he finished speaking, a notice came from outside: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

Su Qing quickly straightened her dress and asked, "What is he doing here so early in the morning?"

[Ding! Unexpected visit]

[Prince's current situation: happy]

[Hint: He came to see you specially! ]

Mo Yunchen, dressed in a dark riding suit, walked into the yard in a dashing manner. Seeing Su Qing teasing the dog, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"You've taken good care of this dog."

"Thanks to His Highness," Su Qing said with a smile, "this is a great achievement, so of course we must take good care of it."

【Ding! Daily interaction】

【Atmosphere: Warm】

【Suggestion: Grasp it well】

"What happened last night," Mo Yunchen suddenly said, "were you prepared for it?"

Su Qing blinked: "Your Highness, are you interrogating me?"

"I'm just curious," Mo Yunchen looked at her, "You always seem to know the danger in advance."

[Ding! Dangerous topic]

【Warning: Do not expose the system】

【Suggestion: Deal with it tactfully】

"Well..." Su Qing pretended to be mysterious, "Maybe it's a woman's intuition?"

"Intuition?" Mo Yunchen raised his eyebrows. "I think you are much smarter than you look."

"Then Your Highness, do you think I am smart or stupid?"

[Ding! Clever transfer]

Interaction quality: ★★★★★

[Prince: This girl is becoming more and more talkative.]

As the two were talking, a young eunuch came running over and said, "Your Highness, the Prime Minister wants to see you!"

Mo Yunchen's face darkened: "What's the matter?"

"It's said...about Concubine Jia."

[Ding! Situation changes]

New Character Appearance: Prime Minister

[Warning: It's not that simple]

Su Qing was lost in thought. The Prime Minister's sudden intervention in this matter might not be that simple.

"I understand," Mo Yunchen turned to Su Qing and said, "Be careful."

"Don't worry, Your Highness," Su Qing said with a smile, "I have a hero protecting me, don't I?" She pointed at the little white dog.

[Ding! A warm farewell]

[Crown Prince Concern: +10]

[Hint: He doesn’t want to leave]

After Mo Yunchen left, Xiao Cui breathed a sigh of relief: "Miss, what do you think the Prime Minister meant by this?"

"What else can it mean?" Su Qing touched her chin, "The forces behind Concubine Jia are about to take action."

[Ding! Situation Analysis]

[Situation: Increasingly complicated]

【Suggestion: Prepare for a rainy day】

Sure enough, not long after, the Queen Mother summoned Su Qing.

"Qing'er," the Queen Mother sighed, "I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."

"What the Queen means is..."

"The Prime Minister said that Concubine Jia was framed and that there was evidence."

[Ding! The situation is reversed]

Threat Level: Increased

【Suggestion: Respond calmly】

Su Qing remained calm: "Evidence? I wonder what evidence?"

"Someone said that your maid was seen sneaking around in the imperial kitchen..."

Su Qing's heart trembled: He's coming as expected!

[Ding! The conspiracy is revealed]

[Enemy Strategy: Frame-up]

【Recommendation: Act decisively】

"Empress Dowager," Su Qing said calmly, "If that's the case, please investigate thoroughly. However..."

"But what?"

"I am very curious, why is the Prime Minister so concerned about the affairs of a female member of the harem?"

[Ding! Wonderful counterattack]

Strategy: Grafting

【Suggestion: Keep working hard】

The Queen Mother's eyes lit up: "You mean..."

"Your Majesty, do you think it's right for a Prime Minister to go to the Crown Prince for a concubine's matter?"

"Unless..." the Queen Mother thought thoughtfully.

“Unless there’s something else going on.”

[Ding! Perfect match]

[Empress Dowager's Enlightenment: 100%]

【Suggestion: Seize the opportunity to win】

At this moment, a notice came from outside: "The Prime Minister wants to see you!"

The Queen Mother and Su Qing looked at each other and saw smiles in each other's eyes.

“Let him in.”

[Ding! Critical moment]

【Upcoming confrontation】

【Suggestion: Respond calmly】

The Prime Minister strode in and was obviously stunned when he saw Su Qing was there.

"This old minister pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen Mother."

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, have worked hard," the Queen Mother said with a smile. "I wonder what brings you to see me in such a hurry?"

[Ding! The scene is tense]

[Prime Minister's Heartbeat: Accelerated]

【Suggestion: Watch the show】

"It's like this..." The Prime Minister was about to speak when he suddenly saw the little white dog in Su Qing's arms, and his face changed.

Isn't that... the dog from last night's poison test? How is it still alive?!

[Ding! Unexpected situation]

[Prime Minister's Embarrassment: MAX]

【Suggestion: Seize the opportunity】

"What's wrong, Prime Minister?" Su Qing asked innocently, "Do you know this dog?"

"This..." The Prime Minister's forehead was sweating, "This old minister has no idea what the young lady is talking about."

"Oh? Then why are you so nervous when you see it?"

[Ding! God-level routine]

【Prime Minister: Social Death Scene】

【Suggestion: Last Hit】

The Queen Mother looked at the Prime Minister, then at Su Qing, and suddenly understood something.

"Prime Minister," she said slowly, "you just said there is evidence that Concubine Jia was wrongly accused? Why don't you tell me about it?"

The Prime Minister's forehead was covered with sweat. "Well... I suddenly remembered that I have something important to do. I'll come back another day..."

[Ding! Battle victory]

[Prime Minister: Flee in despair]

【Suggestion: Prevent counterattack】

After the Prime Minister left, the Queen Mother took Su Qing's hand and said, "Good girl, no wonder Yun Chen admires you so much."

Su Qing said modestly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am just lucky."

"Luck?" the Queen Mother said meaningfully. "It's more than just luck."

[Ding! Relationships are heating up]

[Queen Mother Satisfaction: +20]

【Suggestion: Keep going】

Returning to the courtyard, Su Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss, you are so amazing!" Xiao Cui said admiringly.

"Don't be too happy too soon," Su Qing stroked the little white dog, "We've only just started."