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

"Miss, something bad has happened!" Xiao Cui ran in in a panic.

Su Qing was studying the formation taught by Mo Yunchen. When she heard this, she looked up and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Concubine Jia...Concubine Jia said you stole her jade pendant!"

[Ding! Crisis alert!]

[Villain's move: Frame-up]

【Suggestion: Don’t panic, just watch the show】

"Jade pendant?" Su Qing raised her eyebrows. "What jade pendant?"

"It's the one the Empress Dowager gave to Concubine Jia on her birthday. It's said to be a tribute from the Western Regions and is priceless."

Su Qing narrowed her eyes. She hadn't even come near Concubine Jia's seat that day, so how could she possibly have stolen something?

[Ding! Conspiracy analysis in progress...]

The mastermind behind this: Concubine Jia

[Purpose: To bring ruin to your reputation]

[Tips: The prince knows the truth~]

Su Qing: Wait, what do you mean the prince knows the truth?

【System cute.jpg】

【Just wait and see! 】

At this moment, the housekeeper came hurriedly: "Miss, someone is coming from the palace!"

Su Qing straightened her dress and said, "Take me to see him."

The man who came was a eunuch, holding an imperial edict in his hand: "By the order of the Empress Dowager, Miss Xuan Su must enter the palace to see the Emperor immediately!"

[Ding! Urgent mission!]

[Mission Objective: Resolve the Crisis]

[Reward: Obtain the "Truth Revealed" skill]

On the way to the palace, Su Qing was thinking about countermeasures. Given Concubine Jia's character, she would definitely be fully prepared before taking action.

[Suggestion: Enable the "Lotus Flower" skill]

[Bonus tip: Remember you still have emojis]

[Serious housekeeper's fear.jpg: can be used to divert attention]

Su Qing suddenly had an idea: Yes, she still has this trump card!

When they arrived at the Queen Mother's bedroom, Concubine Jia was already there. Seeing Su Qing, she showed a "smug" smile.

"Greetings to the Empress Dowager and Concubine Jia." Su Qing saluted.

"No need to be polite." The Queen Mother's face was not very good. "Su girl, do you admit your guilt?"

"I don't know what I did wrong."

Jia Fei immediately said: "Miss Su, are you still pretending to be stupid? It's obvious that you stole my jade pendant!"

"Your Majesty, you are wrong," Su Qing said calmly, "How could a commoner do such a thing?"

"Hmph," Jia Fei sneered, "then explain to me why the jade pendant was found in your room?"

[Ding! Danger escalates!]

【She actually found someone to frame her! 】

[Suggestion: Use emoticons to divert attention]

Su Qing suddenly laughed: "My Lady, you said you found it in my room. I wonder who went to look for it?"

"Of course I sent someone..." Concubine Jia was halfway through her words when she suddenly realized something was wrong.

[Ding! We've got something!]

Concubine Jia made a mistake: she admitted to conducting a secret search.

[Empress Dowager: That’s interesting]

The Queen Mother asked, "Concubine Jia, when did you send people to search the Su Mansion?"

Concubine Jia's expression changed: "This..."

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the hall.

Mo Yunchen walked in.

[Ding! The male protagonist appears! ]

[Subsequent plot: exciting warning]

[Hint: He has important evidence]

"Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother." Mo Yunchen bowed and then looked at Concubine Jia, "Your Majesty, should you explain why you had the palace maids dress up as vendors and slip the jade pendant into Miss Su's room?"

Concubine Jia's expression changed drastically: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

"I have already caught that maid," Mo Yunchen said calmly, "She has confessed."

[Ding! The truth is about to be revealed! ]

[Prince: I have arranged this clearly.]

【Suggestion: Cooperate with him in the performance】

Su Qing immediately understood and pretended to be surprised, "I see! No wonder I always felt like someone was sneaking around my yard that day."

Concubine Jia panicked: "This...this is slander!"

"The Queen said this is slander," Su Qing said with a smile, "Should we call that palace maid to confront her?"

[Ding! A fatal blow!]

[Princess Jia: Panicked]

[Prince: This girl has good acting skills]

"No need," the Queen Mother said, "I already know everything. Concubine Jia, you are so bold as to frame me!"

"Mother, you are very discerning," Mo Yunchen said, "Please punish me severely for this matter."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "Come here, confine Concubine Jia to the palace. She is not allowed to leave without permission!"

【Ding! mission completed! 】

[Skill Acquired: The Truth Revealed]

[Crown Prince Favorability +20]

After Concubine Jia was taken away, the Queen Mother looked at Su Qing apologetically and said, "Su girl, I'm sorry for putting you through this."

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your keen observation." Su Qing bowed.

"Yun Chen," the Queen Mother suddenly said, "how do you know all this?"

Mo Yunchen glanced at Su Qing and said, "I don't think she is that kind of person."

[Ding! Important speech!]

【Favorability +10】

[Unlock: The Prince's Trust]

Su Qing felt warm in her heart. It turned out that he had been protecting her in secret.

After leaving the Queen Mother's palace, Mo Yunchen called Su Qing and said, "I will escort you out of the palace."

On the way, Su Qing couldn't help asking: "Why did your highness help me?"

"I've said before," Mo Yunchen said, "you are very special."

"So special that His Highness deserves to personally investigate the truth?"

Mo Yunchen stopped and turned to look at her: "Do you want to hear the truth?"

[Ding! Critical moment!]

【Important plot warning! 】

【Recommendation: Keep quiet】

Su Qing nodded.

"Because..." Mo Yunchen looked at her deeply, "I will not allow anyone to hurt you."

[Ding! Warning of corny love talk!]

【Favorability +50】

[Current Favorability: 157]

Su Qing's heartbeat quickened: "Why?"

"What do you think?" Mo Yunchen asked back.

Su Qing blinked: "Because I'm cute?"

Mo Yunchen: "......"

[Ding! The prince is seduced!]

【Suggestion: Keep going】

[Tips: He can’t help it any longer]

"Isn't that right?" Su Qing tilted her head. "Is it because I'm so powerful?"

Mo Yunchen was helpless: "You..."

“Why is that?”

"Because..." Mo Yunchen suddenly leaned in and whispered in her ear, "I seem to have fallen in love with you."

[Ding! Major progress!]

【Love Talk Skill MAX】

【Unlock: Romance Story】

Su Qing was completely stunned.

So fast? System, are you sure you're not kidding?

【System Proud.jpg】

[How's it going? This system's flirting skills are awesome, right?]

Before Su Qing could come back to her senses, she heard Mo Yunchen say again: "But..."

"But what?"

"But I still need to observe further."

Su Qing: ...This man did it on purpose!

[Ding! The prince's evil spirit strikes.]

[Suggestion: Give someone a taste of their own medicine]

So Su Qing smiled and said, "How long do you want to observe, Your Highness?"

“How long do you want it to last?”

"Anyway, I have already fallen in love with His Highness."

Now it was Mo Yunchen's turn to be stunned.

[Ding! Counterattack!]

[Prince: This woman is so capable]

[Suggestion: Stop it, he can’t stand it anymore]

Looking at Mo Yunchen's slightly red ears, Su Qing's heart was filled with joy.

This arrogant man finally gets his comeuppance!