Quick Transmigration: The Villain Always Ends Up with the Male Lead

"...Negative fifteen?!" This was the first time he had ever seen negative positive feelings.

007 kindly explained to him: "Honey, actually, the initial goodwill the host feels depends on the protagonist's feelings for the original owner."

Negative twenty, that really is annoying...

In the Imperial Study, Yixuan had just begun reviewing memorials when Fu'antong announced, "Your Majesty, the Regent Prince requests an audience."

Yi Xuan frowned, but still let him in.

A moment later, Shi Qi, dressed in court attire, entered and bowed, saying, "Your subject Shi Qi greets Your Majesty."

Yi Xuan: "Uncle, there's no need for such formalities. May I ask what brings you here?"

Shi Qi stood up, then took out a yellow silk scroll from his sleeve, held it with both hands, and presented it to Yi Xuan's desk: "Your Majesty, I wish to present this item to you."

Yi Xuan was puzzled, but he still took the cloth and opened it to examine it. Gradually, his eyes widened in surprise.

Shi Qi presented him with the imperial edict appointing him regent, which specified the powers granted to him. By giving it to him, Shi Qi was essentially giving him about half of his own power.

"Yi Xuan's favorability +20, Destiny Value -5".

"What does this mean, Imperial Uncle?" Yi Xuan did not put away the imperial edict; he was now very confused.

Shi Qi said, "The safety of this expedition is still unpredictable. Besides, His Majesty is no longer the naive young man he once was, so it is indeed time to entrust this task to you."

For some reason, after hearing these words, Yi Xuan felt a strange sadness rise in his heart. Although creating a fictional world had always been his goal, he was now beginning to hesitate.

The prime minister had always told him that Shi Qi was a loyal minister, but he refused to believe it due to personal reasons and his fear of Shi Qi, even thinking that the prime minister was colluding with Shi Qi.

But now it seems that they are even willing to relinquish the power that could rival him. Is this really the behavior of a treacherous minister?

Thinking of this, Yixuan picked up the imperial edict again and handed it to Shiqi: "Uncle, you should keep it. I am not yet twenty and still need your assistance. I also believe that you will be victorious this time." Seeing that Shiqi was still hesitant to take the edict, Yixuan stood up, took Shiqi's hand, and placed the edict on it.

Shi Qi's expression was somewhat moved. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to help Your Majesty obtain the Southern Kingdom."

Yi Xuan nodded with a smile in his eyes: "I still have to review memorials. If there is nothing else, Imperial Uncle, please take your leave."

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Walking along the road outside the palace, 007 asked, "Host, is this all there is to it?"

"Yes, that basically avoids being shot."

007 was a little confused: "Hmm? Why 'basic'?"

"It's possible that Zheng Yuhe will handle this matter bypassing Yi Xuan."

007 asked anxiously, "What should we do then?"

Shi Qi remained calm throughout, saying, "Unfortunately, there's no solution at the moment."

As night fell, Fu'an asked as usual, "Your Majesty, shall we summon Consort Zheng tonight?"

Yi Xuan was about to say "hmm" when he suddenly changed his mind: "No, let's go to the Empress's place tonight."

Fu'an dared not doubt: "Yes, this servant will send someone to report immediately."

An incense stick later, Fu'an came to report: "Your Majesty, the Empress is unwell and may not be able to attend to you in bed."

Yi Xuan frowned, guessing that Fu Yunwan was deliberately avoiding him: "It's alright, prepare to go to Fengqi Palace, no need to announce my arrival, I will go and visit the Empress."

He had heard that Fu Yunwan had known Shi Qi since she was a young girl, and this was the only way he could possibly find out the truth about Shi Qi in the palace.

Upon arriving at the Phoenix Palace, Yi Xuan stopped the palace servants who were about to perform the rites. Seeing that the lanterns were still lit inside the hall, he quietly entered and saw Fu Yunwan reclining on the chaise longue, reading a book.

Yi Xuan interrupted calmly, saying, "I see that the Empress seems to be in very good health."

Fu Yunwan was not frightened. She put down her book, stood up, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects." Her movements were elegant and dignified.

"No need for formalities. This time, you will not be punished for deceiving the emperor."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fu Yunwan stood up and stepped back slightly.

Yixuan noticed her wariness, but didn't seem to mind: "I've only come today to visit the Empress, who is unwell."

"Your Majesty, please speak freely."

Upon hearing this, Yixuan stopped pretending: "I heard that you knew the Regent before you entered the palace?"

Fu Yunwan's eyes flickered. Was he planning to use her to deal with His Highness? She became even more wary of Yi Xuan.

Yi Xuan could also see that: "Don't worry, I'm just asking some questions. As for whether to answer or how to answer, that's up to the Empress. I promise I won't punish anyone."

Fu Yunwan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty and the Regent are old acquaintances."

Yi Xuan: "Do you know what kind of person he is?"

For some reason, when the conversation started, Fu Yunwan's face seemed to light up with a different kind of radiance, and her original wariness seemed to lessen considerably.

"Your Highness is a very good person. I still remember the first time we met..."

Fourteen-year-old Fu Yunwan, holding up her skirt, was searching for something in the garden, followed by her slightly older maid, Green Ivy.

"Oranges?...Oranges?"

As they walked, they called out to each other. Suddenly, Fu Yunwan spotted a small, orange figure high in the tree branches: "Meow—"

Fu Yunwan beckoned to the cat in the tree: "Ju Zi, come down and come here to me."

The orange cat glanced at her, then licked its front paws but made no other move.

This cat was never friendly, and Fu Yunwan didn't dare call the servants to catch it, fearing it would frighten it. She simply had Green Ivy help her climb the tree. The result was that she caught the cat, but ended up trapped up there…

Green Ivy: "Miss, jump down, Green Ivy will catch you!"

Fu Yunwan's eyes were red, and she shook her head, saying, "No...no...it's too high..."

"Then shall I go find someone to help?"

Fu Yunwan nodded: "Then hurry up and go."

Just as Green Ivy was about to leave, a figure in blue leaped up and rescued Fu Yunwan, who was trapped in the tree.

Fu Yunwan, who had just landed, was stunned and didn't even realize what had happened. After a moment, he blushed and took a step back, saying, "Thank you for saving me, young master."

The young man in the blue robe before her was much taller than her, with a gentle and handsome appearance, but his expression was indifferent: "It was nothing."

Although he appeared aloof, Fu Yunwan didn't find him difficult to get along with: "Is young master a guest of my daughter's father?"

The man nodded, but then, as if he felt that being too cold would frighten Fu Yunwan, he added, "Prime Minister Fu has some matters to attend to and has ordered me to wait for him in the garden."

Then, he heard his father's voice approaching from afar: "I've kept General Shi waiting!"...