The system forced me to blow up the female lead's fishpond.

The atmosphere between the two instantly became tense, as if they were about to clash.

Shen Zhizhi stood in the middle, caught in a dilemma, unsure of what to do, fearing that the two would clash again. She then leaped out of Chu Chouchi's arms.

He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Lord Zhang, Your Highness, it's late. Why don't you two travel together? I won't see you off."

After saying that, she turned around, lifted her skirt, and fled in a panic, not caring how disheveled she looked.

After running for a while, Shen Zhizhi finally steadied herself at the corner, leaned against the cold wall, and gasped for breath.

The initial panic subsided, but a wave of confusion washed over me: "Ya Dan, what exactly happened when you went back to level up?!"

Ya Dan remained silent for a moment, then helplessly shrugged. [Host, don't panic. Dimensional fluctuations are perfectly normal. Just ensure Zhang Jiali and Shen Qinshou achieve their happy ending as in the original story, and you can return to your original life.]

[You call this normal? How could Zhang Jiali, the male protagonist of the original story, possibly break out of his character and fall in love with me? This is simply impossible!] Shen Zhizhi was so shocked that her eyes almost popped out.

Ya Dan coughed lightly, scratched her head sheepishly, and said, "Host, there's no need to worry too much. Since the plane hasn't collapsed yet, it means there's still room for maneuver."

Shen Zhizhi rolled her eyes, speechless.

She paused for a moment, then sighed softly. "So, my current task is to help Shen Qinshou win over Zhang Jiali?"

Ya Dan nodded vigorously in her mind's eye. [Congratulations, host, you answered correctly. One hundred points.]

【You big idiot @%&……】

Shen Zhizhi's defenses were completely breached.

She and Shen Qinshou are currently keeping to themselves, so why is she suddenly going up to her and saying she wants to help her pursue Zhang Jiali? What kind of nonsense is this?

If she had known that this transmigration agency was so unreliable, she should have cultivated a good relationship with Shen Qinshou, so that she wouldn't be in this dilemma now.

Ignoring Shen Zhizhi's insults, Ya Dan slowly raised her gaze, fixing it on the figure intertwined with Chu Chouchi's—

That unique "darkening value" belongs solely to Zhang Jiali.

During the upgrade, headquarters had already transmitted the entire original plot into its mind.

There is no virtuous male protagonist in this book; every main character is a villain.

In the original novel, apart from the seemingly virtuous Zhang Jiali, the fates of the others can only be described as tragic.

The reason why the progress bar is so intertwined with Chu Chouchi's can only be one thing—

The Heavenly Dao intends to replace Zhang Jiali and re-select the role that is most suitable to be the male lead, completely overturning the original work that has destroyed all moral values.

……

At this moment, as the girl's figure gradually disappeared into the night, Zhang Jiali and Chu Chouchi turned around simultaneously and hurried out of the Prime Minister's residence.

Under the silent night sky, their eyes met, their dark pupils locked, and a murderous intent emanated from them like thunder, sending chills down their spines.

But seeing that Chu Chouchi had not made a move, just as Zhang Jiali was about to turn around and leave, a sharp arrow suddenly shot out from behind him!

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Jiali reacted instantly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and quickly dodged.

Seeing him dodge, Chu Chouchi's eyes suddenly turned cold. He scoffed and said coldly, "Oh, Lord Zhang is indeed skilled in martial arts."

His voice carried a hint of mockery, like a chilling wind in the dark night, biting to the bone.

Zhang Jiali's thin lips were pressed tightly together, his expression cold and stern.

He had already guessed what Chu Chouchi's sudden murderous intent was about tonight, and presumably, he already knew his identity.

Zhang Jiali frowned, looking like he didn't want to talk to him anymore, and turned to leave.

Chu Chouchi persisted, turning to stand in front of him and raising an eyebrow. "Oh, by the way, shouldn't I call Lord Zhang 'elder brother' instead?"

He has been investigating this matter for the past few days, even approaching his father, the emperor, and has finally found some clues.

No wonder the Emperor asked him to take over the plague matter. It turns out that Zhang Jiali was the eldest prince, born to the late Empress, who was rumored to have passed away.

His identity was indeed unexpected.

Zhang Jiali stopped in his tracks, his dark, ink-like eyes fixed on him, but there was no surprise in them, as if he already knew what he was going to say.

Sensing the killing intent, Dark Blood darted out from the shadows in an instant, drawing his longsword and aiming it at Chu Chouchi.

"Heh." Chu Chouchi's face darkened as he stared at the sword pointed at him, his tone indifferent. "If my eldest brother can't manage his subordinates, why don't I, the prince, step in?"

Zhang Jiali frowned slightly, took half a step forward and pushed Xue Zhi behind him, "Step back."

“Young Master…” Xue Zhi looked up with worry, but seeing the displeasure in Zhang Jiali’s eyes, he had no choice but to retreat.

Chu Chouchi scoffed coldly, then turned to look at Zhang Jiali, his eyes a pure black, his entire being radiating a murderous aura.

"What exactly is your purpose in approaching her?"

Zhang Jiali slightly lifted his eyelids, but he did not speak. He simply looked at the person in front of him, his eyes filled with frost and snow, quiet and deep.

Seeing that he remained silent, Chu Chou's red eyes flashed with a chilling killing intent, "She trusts you so much, and you actually want to use her to ascend the throne?"

He growled, his eyes flashing with a blood-red ferocity, as if he wanted to burn Zhang Jiali to ashes. "You clearly know your own identity, yet you hide your identity and infiltrate the court. You must have some ulterior motive. I'm afraid your approach to Shen Zhizhi is also because of the power of the Shen family, isn't it?"

Zhang Jiali chuckled, his jade-like face revealing a hint of coldness. "My feelings for her are pure, and as for what I'm after, I don't need to explain it to you."

Chu Chouchi curled his lips in a cool smile, took half a step forward, and narrowed his phoenix eyes with a mocking look. "Pure intentions? Hiding your true feelings and harboring ulterior motives, you don't even dare to show your true self to her. How can you talk about purity?"

As if his most tender spot had been touched, Zhang Jiali felt a sudden pain in his chest, his narrow eyes turned cold, and he stared straight at him.

Chu Chouchi sensed his murderous intent, but showed no fear, taking another step forward, his phoenix eyes filled with even more mockery.

"If she knew you had this unknown side to you, she probably wouldn't be able to accept it, would she?"

Zhang Jiali's eyes reflected the cool moonlight, and his lips held a cold expression, but he did not say anything more.

The two stood facing each other, a sense of oppression filling the air. The night wind swept by, causing their clothes to flutter, as if they were silently sailing towards an endless abyss.

After a long silence, Chu Chouchi finally chuckled, turned around and strode away, leaving Zhang Jiali standing alone in the same spot.

Zhang Jiali gently closed his lips, his cool fingertips clasped tightly to his chest, and his breathing became rapid.

As if he had been suppressing it for a long time, a sharp pain surged from his chest, and he bent over and vomited a mouthful of blood.

"Young Master!" Blood rushed forward in alarm, reaching out to support him. "What should we do now?"

"Enter the palace." After saying this, Zhang Jiali pushed him aside and walked forward.

The moonlight shone through, elongating his shadow and making him appear even more forlorn.