This is the entertainment industry! No tantrums or shouting allowed!

Before the game's storyline had even fully unfolded, Gu Yan and Lu Anbo had already earned -2000 reputation points.

Wen Yao did the math and realized that she now had 2 taels of silver from the Grand Secretary's mother and 2000 reputation points as a reward.

Yay! ★

Today is my lucky day!

A palace maid announced loudly, "A palace banquet will be held at noon. The person with the highest reputation value will receive a reward from His Majesty the Emperor!"

"Now, all of you talented individuals can display your abilities."

All NPCs are in position.

The players started to take action.

The tasks and responsibilities for achieving political goals are received from the Chief Minister.

You can accept missions for military merit from the general.

Without hesitation, Wen Yao chose the task of achieving political achievements.

The tasks are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels; the higher the difficulty, the greater the reward.

"Mother, which mission do you think is most suitable for me?"

The chief minister—that is, Director Cheng—cleared his throat and said, “Beginner level is open to all, but intermediate and advanced levels require payment in silver.”

Wen Yao blinked her eyelashes: "Do I have to pay too, Mommy?"

That soft, sweet voice made Director Cheng feel like his soul was floating.

"Well, while the other talented people are away, I'll give you a special favor."

"Thank you, Mother!" Wen Yao hugged Director Cheng. "Then I'd like to take on an intermediate-level mission!"

Director Cheng took out the wooden plaques for intermediate-level missions and let Wen Yao choose one.

There are two types: road construction and bridge construction.

Of course, you don't need to actually build roads and bridges in reality; you just need to follow the procedures to get the paperwork approved and collect the materials from the various NPCs.

Similar to errand-running tasks in games.

"Daughter, while political achievements are important, don't forget to visit Eunuch Lu," Director Cheng reminded her.

Wen Yao: "Mother, is Eunuch Lu one of our own?"

She remembered that Lu Anbo was in the neutral camp, so did that mean she could choose a side?

“I have a good personal relationship with Chief Steward Lu, the godfather of Eunuch Lu. If you meet him while you are on a mission to achieve political achievements, he may be able to do you a favor.”

Director Cheng's words were quite meaningful.

"But in this deep palace, one must always be wary of others and never trust anyone!"

[Wow, is today's murder mystery game a palace intrigue scenario?]

[It's alright, if Bai Zi dares to fight Mei Bao in the palace, Mei Bao dares to fight him in a physical fight!]

How could Mei Bao hit Bai Zi? She slapped Bai Zi so hard! Her hand must have hurt so much!! I feel so sorry for Mei Bao/Poor girl.

[Bai Zi: ? Am I some kind of despicable person? ?]

...

Wen Yao went to Steward Lu's place to run errands and met Lu Anbo.

"Little Baizi."

“?” Lu Amber pointed. “You called me?”

Wen Yao nodded.

In a fit of anger, Lu Anbo bowed to Wen Yao and said, "This servant is here."

“I received a mission, saying you have some clues.” Wen Yao handed over the letter.

"So you were my contact!" Lu Anbo exclaimed with delight, and also took out a brocade pouch.

Wen Yao took it out, and inside was a white porcelain medicine bottle with a label that read "Cinnabar".

Lu Anbo froze after opening the letter.

Wen Yao:?

"what happened?"

“These are all traditional Chinese characters,” Lu Anbo said with a mournful face. “And they’re even in classical Chinese.”

The viewers in the live stream burst into laughter.

[Bai Zi diagnosed as a "last-minute flop" in the entertainment industry]

[The camera just zoomed in; this is just classical Chinese at a junior high school level...]

So here's the question: after the mysteries surrounding his height, hair volume, and bare face, what is Bai Zi's actual educational level?

[Middle school? It can't be elementary school, can it??]

[Be bold, I might drop out of kindergarten /heart emoji]

You've taken all the bamboo shoots that were growing all over the mountains!