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

"Miss, the master sent someone to ask if you would like to have breakfast today?" the maid Xiao Cui asked softly.

Su Qing was studying the system panel that kept popping up in her mind. She nodded and said, "I'll go right away."

【Tutorial Mission Update】

[Current progress: 0/100]

[Task 1: Get to know the main figures in the palace]

[Task 2: Understand your own character background]

[Task 3: Create a joyful scene]

"System, can't you give me some specific hints?" Su Qing asked in her heart.

How could a self-respecting system tell you everything? It's more fun to figure things out on your own!

[However... considering that you are a newbie, I will give you a small tip:]

[The current housekeeper of this mansion is surnamed Li. He is a very serious person and never smiles...]

Su Qing's eyes lit up: "So this is a hint to me?"

【System Silence.jpg】

Well, this system can also act cute. Su Qing smiled helplessly, looked up at Xiao Cui and said, "Help me change clothes."

After changing into a light pink skirt, Su Qing followed Xiao Cui to the front hall. On the way, she deliberately slowed down her pace to take the opportunity to understand the layout of the mansion.

The General's Mansion was enormous. Just to get from her courtyard to the front hall, she had to pass through two gardens and a waterside pavilion. No wonder Xiao Cui had said she had to notify them in advance; this distance alone would take quite a while to walk.

"Miss, you are in good health, please walk slower." Xiao Cui said considerately.

Su Qing nodded, and suddenly saw a middle-aged man standing in front of her, scolding a servant with a stern face.

[Ding! Encounter plot character: Butler Li]

[Identity: General's Housekeeper]

【Features: Never laughed in my life】

[Host's goal: to break his power]

"System, are you setting a trap for me?" Su Qing secretly complained.

[No, this is a chance for you!]

[Task Reward: Obtain the "Emoji Maker" skill]

[Penalty for failure: Today's breakfast can only be vegetarian]

Su Qing: ...This system is also a foodie?

Seeing that Butler Li had finished scolding the servant and was about to leave, Su Qing had an idea.

"Ouch!" She suddenly staggered and fell forward.

Butler Li turned around when he heard the sound and saw the young lady fall. He quickly reached out to help her: "Miss, be careful!"

The moment he stretched out his hand, Su Qing's lips curled up into a sly smile.

"Butler, are you sure you want to help me?" she asked sincerely.

Butler Li: ???

"What do you mean, miss?"

"I just want to remind you," Su Qing said seriously, "I've had a problem since I was a kid—I fart when I get nervous."

Butler Li's hand froze in mid-air.

The maids and servants around were all trying to hold back their laughter as they looked at the usually serious butler with an expression of fear they had never had before.

"So..." Su Qing continued, "If you help me, I'm afraid that if you get nervous, your hands will get hurt..."

Butler Li's expression was even more interesting.

"But if you don't help me," Su Qing sighed, "I'm in good health now. If I fall, I'm afraid I'll be bedridden again. Then the master will blame me..."

Butler Li: ...

What a dilemma!

At this moment, Su Qing suddenly stood up straight and said with a smile: "I was just teasing you. My fall was fake. But your expression just now was really cute."

Butler Li was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Miss, you have...learned bad habits."

[Ding! Mission accomplished]

[Reward: Emoji Maker]

[Skill Description: You can permanently save the target's expression and use it to entertain the public at critical moments.]

Su Qing's eyes lit up, and she immediately said to herself, "Save the expression on Butler Li's face!"

【Save successfully】

[Emoji name: Serious housekeeper's fear.jpg]

This is a great skill! I'll definitely save more emoticons when I get a chance.

"Miss, the master is still waiting." Xiao Cui reminded from the side.

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away." Su Qing bowed to Butler Li, "Sir, I'm sorry."

Watching Su Qing leave, Butler Li shook his head and smiled. This young lady seemed a little different from before...

When she arrived at the front hall, Su Qing saw from afar a burly man in military uniform sitting in the main seat.

[Ding! Identity confirmed: Su Zhengyang]

[Identity: Current General, your cheap father]

[Characteristics: Majestic and upright, serious and unsmiling]

[Hint: This dad is easy to coax, it all depends on your ability]

"Dad." Su Qing bowed obediently.

"Are you feeling better?" Su Zhengyang asked seriously.

“Much better.”

"Yes." Su Zhengyang nodded. "Since it's ready, let's get ready and go to the palace to pay our respects to the Queen Mother tomorrow."

Su Qing was stunned: "Enter the palace?"

[Ding! Plot advancement]

[Warm Tip: This is a good opportunity to get to know the male lead! ]

"What, you don't want to?" Su Zhengyang raised his eyebrows.

"No..." Su Qing quickly explained, "It just felt a bit sudden."

"It's not sudden. You've been ill for a month, and the Empress Dowager has sent people to inquire about you several times. Now that you've finally recovered, it's natural for me to go and express my gratitude."

I see. It seems the original owner of this body had suffered a serious illness.

"By the way," Su Zhengyang suddenly said, "I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been studying military affairs recently. When you meet him tomorrow, you must behave well."

[Ding! Male protagonist warning! ]

[Tomorrow's plot preview: The cool male lead is about to appear]

[Tips: His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hates uneducated women the most]

Su Qing: ...So you want me to meet a blind date?

However, this system is very considerate, giving her spoilers in advance so that she can be prepared.

"Dad, don't worry," Su Qing smiled sweetly, "I will definitely behave well."

[Ding! Get a new task]

[Mission Objective: Successfully seduce His Royal Highness the Crown Prince when they meet tomorrow]

[Quest Reward: Obtain the 'Perfect Personality' skill]

[Penalty for failure: being disliked by the Crown Prince for two years]

Su Qing: ...System, please be serious!

What do you mean by "improper"? Am I not worrying about your lifelong happiness?

After breakfast, Su Qing returned to her yard and prepared to study the situation in this world carefully.

"Miss, look, these are your old notes. I'm bringing them to you for review." Xiao Cui handed over a thread-bound book.

When Su Qing opened it, her eyes lit up. The original owner was indeed very talented. It contained not only poetry and songs, but also many military strategies.

"It seems the original owner was also a talented woman."

[System prompt: The original owner's character is being modified...]

[Warm Tip: Remember to combine the original owner's talent with your own comedic spirit, this will make it more interesting]

Su Qing: ...Why is your system so naughty?

Admit it, you also think this is more interesting.

Well, indeed. Su Qing lay on the couch and began to think about how to behave in front of the prince tomorrow.

You know, this is the future male lead!