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

Main system: Yes, you're all right, you're all so arrogant~

Shi Qi: "Based on the current situation, apart from the fact that she is not an indigenous person, the other information should be correct."

"But because of this, we also need to be more adaptable..."

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After the court session, Shi Qi found Yi Xuan again. He sat down and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I request to go to the military camp in the suburbs tomorrow to train the troops."

Yi Xuan frowned: "There's still over a month before the expedition, why is Uncle in such a hurry? Besides, our soldiers have always been well-trained..."

Shi Qi shook his head in disapproval: "Our dynasty has been at peace for a long time, and most of our soldiers have forgotten what it feels like to go to the battlefield. Moreover, the Southern Kingdom is not a weak country. If even I, the commander-in-chief, do not take it seriously, how can victory be easy?"

Yi Xuan pondered for a moment: "What the Imperial Uncle says is true. It was I who did not think things through."

"It's getting late..." Yi Xuan said, pausing for breath, "Why don't you stay for lunch, Uncle?"

Thinking that Yixuan was about to tell him to leave, Shi Qi, who had already gotten up halfway, silently sat back down.

"Since Your Majesty has invited me, I naturally cannot refuse your kind invitation."

Yixuan asked Fukang to serve the meal, and while waiting, the two chatted about court affairs. However, instead of receiving the meal, they were informed of the situation from outside.

"Your Majesty, the Queen wishes to see you."

Since they were already there, Yi Xuan couldn't refuse Fu Yunwan's request: "Please let her in."

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects." This was the first time Fu Yunwan had taken the initiative to approach Yi Xuan, and Yi Xuan, who was at the head of the table, raised his hand to let her dispense with the formalities.

Upon seeing Fu Yunwan enter, Shi Qi naturally rose to greet her: "Your subject greets Your Majesty the Empress."

Fu Yunwan: "Uncle, there's no need for such formalities. Since His Majesty addresses you as Uncle, you are naturally my Uncle as well." Her performance was impeccable, but Yi Xuan felt that Fu Yunwan's heart was definitely not as calm as she appeared.

"What brings the Empress here at this hour?" Yixuan asked.

At this moment, Fu Yunwan displayed the dignified and elegant demeanor of an empress: "I heard that Your Majesty is hosting a banquet for the Regent here, so I specially brought a few dishes prepared by my own small kitchen. I hope Your Majesty and your uncle will not find them offensive."

"This is the Empress's kindness, how could I possibly dislike it?" Yi Xuan thought to himself: Your information network is surprisingly good.

However, since Fu Yunwan had come in person, he couldn't very well send her back: "Since the Empress has brought the meal, let's finish lunch again before going back."

Fu Yunwan thanked Yi Xuan and then sat down to his right.

During the meal, Fu Yunwan kept striking up conversations with him: "It's been quite a while since we last met. How is Your Majesty?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am well. But Your Majesty, are you getting used to life in the harem?"

"I'm getting used to it, but it's not as comfortable as home." Fu Yunwan's expression dimmed as she said this.

"Your Majesty has suffered..." Shi Qi sighed with regret. He had the original owner's memories and knew that Fu Yunwan was a good girl. But the original owner had ultimately chosen to sacrifice her life for the greater good, so he was now the least qualified to comfort her.

Are these two chatting so oblivious to everyone else? I, the emperor, am right here! And is it really okay for them to be talking about crickets in front of me? Yi Xuan felt offended: "Ahem!" He tried to bring the two back to their senses with a cough.

Fu Yunwan really didn't want to waste this rare opportunity to see Shi Qi, but Shi Qi retorted: Even if I ignore you, what can you do to me...?

Fu Yunwan: "If Your Majesty is unwell, please leave first. I will entertain the Imperial Uncle on your behalf."

Shi Qi said, "The Empress is absolutely right. Your Majesty's health is of utmost importance."

Yi Xuan: "..." He slammed his fist on the table in anger. When the palace servants in the room saw that the emperor was angry, they all knelt down. However, Shi Qi and Fu Yunwan remained seated.

Meeting their gazes fixed on him, Yi Xuan quietly sat down again: "I'm fine, it's just that the food in the Empress's kitchen is too sweet." Oh well, he couldn't win against the two of them after all...

Fu Yunwan could easily see that their wise emperor was nitpicking: "I remember that my uncle likes sweets, so I prepared these. I didn't know that Your Majesty didn't like them. It is my fault."

Although these words were meant to apologize, Yi Xuan understood the underlying meaning: I didn't even know what you liked to eat, how could you blame me? Besides, I was only there to entertain you...

Although... well... it's Shi Qi's favorite, so it's alright. But even though they've known each other for so many years, he really didn't know Shi Qi liked sweets...

However, after this incident, the two of them were no longer so oblivious to others, and they did give Yixuan face after all.

They still chatted from time to time, after all, the two did have something to reminisce about, but Yi Xuan, who was standing to the side, felt a little uncomfortable.

Even though he had known Shi Qi for longer, the two of them seemed unable to talk about anything, even mundane family matters. After all, the affair between Shi Qi and the late emperor had always been a thorn in Yi Xuan's side.

Shi Qi noticed Yi Xuan's sullen mood at the table: "If Your Majesty has some free time, you might as well go and visit the military camp. I believe that seeing Your Majesty will greatly boost the morale of the soldiers."

Seeing that Shi Qi had steered the conversation toward him, Yi Xuan's frustration dissipated somewhat: "Since my royal uncle has said so, I will naturally go." Although he had been emperor for several years, he was still a young man not yet twenty and did not want to be ignored by others.

Yixuan's favorability +3

"Is Imperial Uncle going to the military camp soon? Isn't that too early?" Fu Yunwan's tone was filled with worry.

Yi Xuan gritted his teeth: "..." That despicable Fu Yunwan!

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The next morning, Shi Qi set off for the military camp. He didn't bring any personal belongings, but the ten children he had saved insisted on coming with him.

From afar, one could see a general leading a group of soldiers waiting at the gate of the military camp.

Leading the group was Zhao Zhonglie, the original owner's deputy general. He was two years older than the original owner, and the two had been close brothers since the original owner joined the army.

Zhao Zhonglie greeted them from afar. He was a burly man with a scar running from his left temple to his right cheek, making him look fierce, but he had a good temper and was very easygoing. "I received news yesterday that the general was coming, so I've been waiting here since early this morning. I knew you would arrive early." He laughed heartily.

Shi Qi smiled along with him, a genuine smile: "Long time no see."

Zhao Zhonglie then looked at the ten people behind Shi Qi: "Oh my, you've all grown so much! Come over here and let me see you."

"General Zhao..." The ten men stepped forward and saluted Zhao Zhonglie. Zhao Zhonglie was one of the men who had rescued them with Shi Qi.

"Alright! Let's go in, the welcome feast is all ready!"