Socially awkward person transmigrates into a villain, and he's going crazy for romance reality

Side Story 8: Yan Guiyun X Chi Yining (The Lazy Princess Who Married a Disabled Prince in Substitute)

When Chi Yining opened his eyes, his mind felt blank... as if he had forgotten something. He lifted the red cloth covering his head.

The surrounding environment was very antique, with the character "囍" pasted on wooden windows, pillars, and in various other places.

A round table was not far away, with wine, meat, and snacks on it.

He touched the bed and found peanuts... "May you have a son soon?" Ridiculous!

And this bright red robe I'm wearing? Have I traveled back to ancient times?

System 8845: "Host, you're awake?"

Chi Yining: "Hmm, where are we now?"

8845: "In the first round, you have drawn the villainous and sinister prince instance. The prince was unfortunately injured in the Battle of Kuizhi and is now lame. You need to win him over with love and prevent him from turning evil."

Chi Yining: "Wait, Feifei and the others are in a bad ending scenario? But I have to go through a strategy story? I want to experience the story, like in a wish-fulfillment novel!"

8845: "Host, 8845 has no way to modify your permissions either. Once you successfully complete the mission, you can proceed to the next dungeon."

Chi Yining: "Alright, bring the documents."

8845: "Host, the data has been transmitted. Please check it."

Chi Yining: "..."

Prince Annan, Yan Lingyun, is a native of Shangjing. His deceased father was the General of the Northern Garrison, and his deceased mother was Princess Huiping. The General of the Northern Garrison did not have three wives or four concubines, so he only had one child.

His sinister personality stemmed from the fact that his parents died when he was young, and that his uncles from collateral branches and his maternal uncle, the emperor, treated him poorly, causing him to suffer humiliation throughout his childhood.

In short, my childhood was utterly miserable.

Let's talk about his achievements. He went to the battlefield at the age of 15, fought bravely and was invincible. He made a name for himself and after eight years of war, he was made the Prince of Annam based on his strength.

She's only 23 years old! Can you believe it?!

However, the stronger he became, the more people watched him. The Battle of Kuiji was the best proof of this. A traitor had infiltrated his ranks, and the traitor not only tipped him off but also betrayed him.

Chi Yining: "So the royal family allows Prime Minister Chi to turn a blind eye. Chi Yining, a powerless and backgroundless illegitimate son, marrying into the royal family as a princess not only causes the prince to have no heir, but also disgusts him. The royal family wants the Prince of Annan to hand over the military seal, and they are still looking for an opportunity..."

8845: "Yes, host, we only need to win him over. We don't need to follow the storyline. We're here to do a dungeon run."

Chi Yining: "The plot involving the male and female leads has nothing to do with us, right?"

8845: "It's okay, but it will have an impact. Previously, 'Chi Yining' was in love with the protagonist, who was the eldest prince, Li Wenpei. The protagonist was your brother, the eldest son of the Chi family, Chi Mulin."

Chi Yining: "Oh...that's quite a complicated connection. I'm the cousin-in-law of the main character, and also the younger brother of the main character. What should they call me after they get married?"

8845: "Each side has its own perspective!"

"Host, the person has arrived, with a veil."

Chi Yining slowly put the red veil back on, a little nervous. "8845, I forgot I still have a tiny bit of social anxiety. Although it's much better, I'm still a little shy around strangers..."

8845: "Host, be strong! Once you get to know someone, you won't feel so awkward!"

The door creaked open, followed by the sound of wheels rolling on the floor.

Chi Yining tried to relax, after all, he was very strong. If the prince wanted to turn evil, he could beat him until he dared not to. Wasn't that a way out?

8845:"……"

The sound of the wheels turning stopped in front of Chi Yining, followed by a faint clinking of metal.

The prince was a man of refined tastes; he probably used the golden auspicious scale on the table.

The red cloth was slowly lifted, revealing a handsome yet somewhat familiar face. He had deep-set features, excellent bone structure, and deep, dark eyes that seemed to be subtly scrutinizing him.

What a cunning and ruthless King of Annam! I'm amazed...

The prince was also wearing a red wedding robe, which looked to be of much better quality than his.

It was also because of this crimson color that the prince's skin appeared even whiter, making him look like a sickly yet noble young master.

If I remember correctly, the prince had only been back with a limp for less than two months, how anxious must they be to ask him to get married...?

8845: "Host, are you stunned?"

Chi Yining: "No, although it looks good, it looks familiar."

8845: "..." Was this memory not sealed properly? How come there's still a crack?

As Chi Yining brazenly sized up Yan Lingyun, Yan Lingyun was also sizing him up. The little guy was quite handsome, with captivating eyes as beautiful as black pearls; he was quite a collectible.

However, soaking it in alcohol is probably not a good idea, so let's leave it here for now.

He murmured, "Name."

Even just two words from Yan Lingyun's voice conveyed an imposing aura.

After recognizing the familiar face, Chi Yining became less nervous and slowly said, "Chi Yining, a son of a concubine in the Chi family. His birth mother died early, and he is the fourth child in the family. He was drugged and sent here today."

Yan Lingyun's sharp face suddenly sneered, "Do you know that you can no longer participate in the imperial examinations after you get married?"

Chi Yining nodded, thinking it was just a chat. "It doesn't matter. The Prince's residence has a better environment and is suitable for retirement."

Yan Lingyun: "..."

8845:"……"

Chi Yining: "8845? Isn't that right? Didn't Feifei say that we can leave the instance anytime after completing the task? Besides, the air is fresh in ancient times..."

8845: "Don't you want to make money?"

Chi Yining: "I don't really want to. Did Jing Yi ever tell you that I'm a scoundrel...?"

8845: "Alright... then good luck, host."

Suddenly, a burst of loud laughter filled the entire room.

It was Yan Lingyun who was smiling.

Chi Yining looked at the prince, who seemed like a madman. Oh, the prince also had a crazy side; he was sinister with a touch of madness, mad with a touch of violence, and violence with…

Okay, nesting dolls are prohibited.

Seeing that Yan Lingyun had almost finished laughing, Chi Yining tentatively asked, "Your Highness, how about we have dinner first? I... Your Majesty... haven't eaten all day, and you probably haven't either, right?"

Yan Lingyun glanced at him with schadenfreude, his thin lips slightly parted: "I have already had my dinner."

Chi Yining: "..." Good heavens! Sneaking food behind Dad's back!

He cleared his throat. "Then, Your Majesty..."

“Let’s drink the nuptial wine.” Yan Lingyun looked at him with great interest.

Chi Yining forgot that he hadn't drunk the nuptial wine yet. He thought to himself that the prince was a very particular person. He had anticipated many scenarios, but he never expected that the prince would plan to drink the nuptial wine with him.

Does that mean the prince is actually quite easy to get along with?

Chi Yining stood up obediently, walked behind the prince, and pushed the wheelchair to the table.

He picked up the two glasses of wine on the table, paused, and asked, "Could they be poisoned?"

Yan Lingyun chuckled again, "My queen consort is quite fond of her life."

Chi Yining nodded in complete agreement. After all, dying here would not only prevent him from completing the mission, but would also result in a deduction of pay, which was not worthwhile.

"Would you like some more, Your Highness?"

Yan Lingyun snapped his fingers, and a middle-aged man dressed like a butler entered through the door.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, please enjoy the nuptial wine."

"Fuqing, clear the table and replace it with something new."

"Yes."

Yan Lingyun's tone was very lazy and nonchalant, showing a tendency to become a good-for-nothing.

Chi Yining was still a little worried. If the prince really went down the path of being a good-for-nothing, that wouldn't do. It would mean that he would easily crash and burn. Only one person can be a good-for-nothing. It would be better for the prince to be the Prince of Juan.

After the housekeeper had the table cleared and the dishes were served again.

"What are you doing standing still?"

"oh oh……"

Chi Yining awkwardly picked up the wine, and Yan Lingyun's pale fingers, covered in scars, passed in front of him before returning to his lips, the gesture truly... ambiguous.

Chi Yining closed his eyes, downed the drink in one gulp, and finished it.

"Hiss... This wine is so spicy!" Chi Yining frowned, having completed his mission.

Yan Lingyun finished drinking without expression, then slowly withdrew her hand from his arm. "My queen is really quite delicate."

Chi Yining: "..." Damn, this domineering prince is just like the domineering CEO.

"Hehe... Your Highness, please don't be offended. This is my first time drinking."

"Oh? So, my queen has never drunk wine with another man?"

Yan Lingyun looked at him with a cryptic smile, her voice deep and thoughtful, and it was strangely pleasant to hear.

Chi Yining was too preoccupied with the dungeon to care about anything else; all she wanted was to eat dinner as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, I only knew the First Prince at the poetry gathering. Apart from that, we have no other private relationship and have never met in private. Before, I was so focused on passing the imperial examinations that I was completely oblivious to everything else. I usually stayed at home when I had nothing to do. If Your Majesty does not believe me, you can have someone investigate."

Perhaps it was Chi Yining's eyes that were too clear and too honest that made Yan Lingyun unable to smile. He turned the cup in his hand, as if he was thinking about something.

After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice, "Is the princess content to be locked up in this royal mansion?"

Smelling the aroma of pig's trotters, Chi Yining swallowed hard and shook his head. "What can I do if I'm not willing? It's all set in stone. I'll just enjoy each day as it comes. Besides, I'm pursuing academic success to achieve a better life."

There's no rush to win over the prince now. He's naturally suspicious, and if you're too calculating, he might kill you if he gets upset, especially since his "darkening" level is already 97%.

Let's just take it easy. This is an S-rank dungeon, it's not that simple.

Yan Lingyun looked at his princess, who was so thin she was practically skinny. Aside from her pretty face, everything else... needed more fattening up. Like a little glutton, she kept staring at the braised pork knuckle on the table, completely oblivious to who was in front of her.

Such an audacious princess piqued Yan Lingyun's interest.

"Let's have our meal first."

"Your Highness, shall we go together?"

"No need."

With the prince's approval, Chi Yining finally smiled, "Thank you, Your Highness, you are truly a good person!"

Yan Lingyun, the "good man," chuckled lightly. He had saved countless people from suffering and hardship, yet no one had ever called him a good man.

Chi Yining ate until she was about 70-80% full, and then served herself half a bowl of the fragrant and delicious fish soup. It wasn't fishy at all; in fact, it was quite flavorful.

Yan Lingyun watched as Chi Yining behaved elegantly and ate slowly, showing no signs of being a pitiful child who had been bullied in the Chi family.

Instead, he seemed like a well-protected young master.

According to Yingyi, who gathered information, Chi Yining is a greedy and scheming person, and may be a spy planted by the Chi family.

But what kind of spy only wants to eat and drink, and even plans to retire here? He has no ambition at all. When he learned that he could not pass the imperial examination, he did not harbor any resentment. In fact, he seemed quite happy.

Yan Lingyun frowned. It seemed his princess consort was truly unafraid of him...

He thought that if the princess was afraid of him, or made a fuss about leaving, he wouldn't mind breaking her legs and keeping her locked up in the palace for life.

Nowadays, the princess not only doesn't play by the rules, but she also seems to be a content and happy person.

He sighed softly and sat down to the side.

After Chi Yining finished drinking, he realized that Yan Lingyun's "darkening value" had dropped to 95%, a decrease of two points.

8845: "...Host, you...are really amazing. Perhaps the big villain has taken a liking to you; you're pleasing to the eye."

Chi Yining: "No, Daddy performs, he doesn't sell his body."

Yan Lingyun cleared her throat and someone immediately came in and quickly packed everything up and left. The speed was so fast that it could be described as a whirlwind.

"You've eaten your fill, take a rest first. Your Highness, if you're sleepy, go to sleep. If you don't want to, I'll warm your bed after I've rested."

Chi Yining was at ease; a cripple was safe.

Yan Lingyun saw through the little scheme in his eyes, "Then I'll trouble the Princess to help me undress."

Chi Yining swallowed hard. Was the prince who frequently beheaded people... muscular?

"princess?"

"Oh, okay then," anyway, people in ancient times slept wearing their undergarments.

After helping the prince change his clothes, Chi Yining carried him to the bed easily.

Yan Lingyun was startled by the princess's sudden action. He was a murderer; was his princess really not afraid of him? Such a bold and frivolous move was enough to chop off hundreds of his heads!

Yan Lingyun's neck felt a little hot, but he didn't want to say anything... This was his princess, and tonight was his wedding night. Chopping off his head? Forget it, he'd do it another day when he was unhappy.

Ignoring all that, Chi Yining helped the prince into bed, covered him with the blanket, rinsed his mouth, and then blew out the candle by the bed.

In the darkness

"Rest, Your Highness. You must be tired after a long day." Chi Yining's voice was clear and melodious, like the pleasant sound of a flowing stream, which was very reassuring.

Yan Lingyun felt a tightness in his chest, not knowing what he was angry about, yet he also felt a sense of familiarity and reassurance from his princess.

Breathing in the light minty scent of Chi Yining in the air, Yan Lingyun didn't know when she fell asleep.

next day

Being helped with dressing and washing up, Chi Yining didn't feel uncomfortable. He didn't know any ancient skills. His grandfather was right. If he were dressed as a beggar, that would be hell mode.

After breakfast, an unfamiliar servant came in to deliver a message.

"Your Highness, the Prince is waiting for you in the study."

"Understood, lead the way." Chi Yining was wearing a fitted white robe with cloud patterns, and his accessories were also very simple, which was his own request.

When Yan Lingyun saw her, he felt that his princess was too beautiful, and he couldn't help but frown, thinking about the possibility of keeping the princess locked up in the palace and never letting her out.

"Your family will be returning to their parents' home in three days. Do you have a gift list you'd like to prepare for them?"

Chi Yining shook his head and said casually, "I'm not going. I'll just say what the Princess Consort said: because the dowry given by the Prince's Mansion was too much, the Princess Consort's dowry is really nothing. The Prince's Mansion is not like it used to be, and everything is simplified now, so we won't send anything. In addition, the Prince is busy with official duties and doesn't have time. The Princess Consort feels embarrassed and won't go back."

After hearing this, Yan Lingyun looked at his princess with disbelief, his eyes once again filled with scrutiny. His princess was not only lazy, but now she had even learned how to disgust her father.