Quick Transmigration: My System is a Big Liar

"The Chu family and the Ji family have been on good terms for generations. My mother and your maternal grandmother were also close friends, and their relationship was even closer than that of sisters. I am three years older than your mother. They arranged a marriage for us before your mother was even born."

“When I was little, I was a mischievous child and liked to play pranks on your mother. Knowing that she was afraid of insects, I would catch insects, centipedes, grasshoppers, crickets and other small animals to scare her. This often made your mother cry and go home. Then your second uncle would come to avenge your mother, and I would always end up with a bruised and swollen face. But next time, I would still make your mother cry. This cycle went on and on until we all grew up.”

"Your mother met your father sometime during the night, and the two secretly fell in love. Only after the engagement was broken off did I realize that your mother had already taken root in my heart, but I was unaware of it. I used the most foolish method, pushing your mother further and further away." Tears welled in Ji Jinnian's eyes, filled with deep regret and helplessness. After a long pause, she continued...

"After your parents got married, I became your mother's sworn brother so that I could see her more often."

Chu Qing opened her mouth, her voice hoarse as she asked, "Who are my parents?"

"Your mother's name is Chu Xinyue. She is the apple of the eye of the Prime Minister and his wife of the Southern Sang Kingdom, the younger sister of Chu Ci and Chu Xiong, and the older sister of Chu Tian." Ji Jinnian still remembers very clearly the scene of little Yue'er stumbling behind him, constantly calling out "Brother Jinnian".

If he hadn't been so naive back then, would the outcome have been different?

If he had realized his own feelings sooner, would things have turned out differently?

Unfortunately, what's missed is missed. There are no "what ifs" in this world.

"Then what about my father?" It turns out that her parents, second uncle, and third uncle are her maternal uncles and aunts. So who is her father?

What happened back then?

"Your father's name is Murong Bo,"

Chu Qing's heart skipped a beat. Wasn't Murong the royal surname of Nan Sang? Then was her father the Emperor? The Crown Prince? Or a Prince?

"It is the emperor of Nansang Kingdom. More than twenty years ago, Nansang was the most powerful country among the four kingdoms. Every emperor of the Murong royal family was wise and decisive, and loved his people like his own children. Even though Nansang had many gold and iron mines and a strong military, it never caused trouble."

"Who would have thought that this would arouse the jealousy of the other three countries? They tore up the peace treaty and invaded my southern border together. They also sent a large number of assassins to besiege the palace while your mother was giving birth."

At this point, Ji Jinnian's voice was filled with deep hatred, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"At that time, your uncles had all gone to the battlefield, and the commanders, guards, and ministers who were protecting the imperial city had all been poisoned beforehand. When I arrived with my men, the palace was full of corpses. Your parents were on their last breath, and they told me that I must find you and deliver you to your uncles before they breathed their last."

Finally, I searched the entire palace and found you sleeping in a secret chamber…

Chu Qing didn't know how she got out of the teahouse. Ji Jinnian's words kept replaying in her mind. She wanted to tell herself that this wasn't true, that Ji Jinnian had made it up to deceive her.

But deep down, a voice kept telling her that this had really happened, and that everything Ji Jinnian said was true.

For example, her father would take her to worship two memorial tablets covered with red cloth every year.

For example, the uncles and aunts in the village have always treated her with great respect since she was a child.

For example, in addition to learning medicine, martial arts, and literacy from a young age, she also had to learn the art of governing a country from her father.

Now, all of this has become clear.

But she was already over eighteen, so why didn't her parents tell her that themselves?

Is it because of some concerns, or is there some other reason?

When Chu Qing returned to Qiluan Pavilion in a daze, it was already quite dark, and one could not see their own hand in front of their face.

The Qiluan Pavilion was quiet. Only Qin Jing kept pacing back and forth in the courtyard. When he saw Chu Qing return unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief and pulled her into his arms. "Qingqing, you're finally back. You scared me to death."

Chu Qing leaned quietly against Qin Jing's chest. After a long while, not seeing anyone else, she asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Where is everyone else?"

"They were worried about you and went out to look for you. Where did you go? You disappeared all afternoon and didn't come back until dark. We were terrified." Qin Jing's voice was filled with panic and fear. He chased after Qingqing as soon as she left the private room, all the way to the inn, but he couldn't find her anywhere.

"I'm fine. I ran into some acquaintances at the teahouse and lost track of time." Chu Qing patted Qin Jing and stepped out of his embrace. "I'm going back to my room to rest for a while. You wait for them."

"Okay." Qin Jing originally wanted to stay with Chu Qing, but he could tell that Chu Qing wanted to be alone, so he nodded in agreement.

Chu Qing returned to her room and took out the letter her father had given her before she went down the mountain from her bundle. The envelope contained a thick stack of notes that looked just like banknotes from the outside.

"Qingqing, your father's precious daughter, you've always been smart and sensible, and your father has always been proud of you. There's something I've never had the courage to tell you face-to-face, please forgive me. Actually, you're not my biological daughter, you're just my niece, from the Kingdom of Nansang..."

【Qingqing, after you learn about your origins, you must never act impulsively to seek revenge, and you must never reveal your identity. The royal families of the Three Kingdoms have always believed you are long gone, otherwise they would never have let you go.】

"Revenge should not be rushed, Qingqing, remember that, remember that."

The letter ended with the sentence, "Ji Jinnian is a trustworthy person."

Father has planned everything out, even her meeting with Ji Jinnian.

*

After a long while, Yang Chao and the others returned from outside. They heard that Chu Qing had returned safely, but since they didn't see her, they were still worried and urged Qin Jing to go in and check.

Qin Jing entered the room and saw Chu Qing sitting at the table with her back to the door, so he couldn't see her expression.

Qin Jing assumed Chu Qing was waiting because she was worried that Chao Ge and the others hadn't returned yet, so she said as she walked, "Qingqing, Chao Ge and the others are back. Don't worry, go and get some rest!"

Chu Qing: ...

Chu Qing seemed not to hear, ignoring it completely, not even lifting an eyelid.

Qin Jing seemed to realize something and quickly walked to the table, where he saw Chu Qing with tears streaming down her face and staring blankly ahead.

Qin Jing was startled and asked anxiously, "Qingqing, why are you crying? What happened?"

Yang Chao and the others who were waiting in the courtyard, upon hearing Qin Jing's question, didn't care about anything else and ran straight into the room.

Song Jingyuan and the others grew up with Chu Qing and had never seen her cry before. Even when she was nearly disemboweled by a wild boar, Chu Qing didn't shed a single tear. Who did Chu Qing meet this afternoon? And what happened?

Is it simply because of the storyteller's story?

Chu Qing then came to her senses and, seeing Yang Chao and the others, asked in confusion, "What are you all doing here?"

Why aren't you going to sleep? Why are you all staying in her room?

"Miss, you scared us to death." Bai Lu's voice was trembling with tears. "You can't leave me and Gu Yu behind anymore."