Holding the script, I want to give up.

Six years later...

"Brother, I want to go to the hunting grounds too..." Shangguan Zitong said coquettishly, clinging to Shangguan Nuoyou's arm.

“No, the hunting grounds are too dangerous for you,” Shangguan Nuoyou said seriously, frowning.

"I promise I'll stick with you and the Imperial Guards, that's all. I promise I'll stay with you and never run off."

"No, if you behave well, I'll bring you a little bunny when I get back," Shangguan Nuoyou said, pushing away her spoiled younger sister.

"Hmph! I'm going to find my sister." Shangguan Zitong said angrily and then ran away.

Outside Xiyue Palace, Shangguan Zitong was turned away; Shangguan Xiyue didn't dare to see her at all.

Seeing that no one paid attention to her tantrums, Shangguan Zitong bribed her servants to follow her.

Please complete your first mission: Rescue the Crown Prince.

......

Inside the hunting grounds, the Crown Prince and his sons engaged in a tense hunt; inside the main tent, the women and the Empress sat chatting about the sons and daughters of noble families, enjoying themselves immensely; outside the main tent, the Emperor and his ministers discussed state affairs, occasionally picking up bows and arrows to shoot birds and show off their strength and physique; meanwhile, Shangguan Zitong had already climbed out of the accompanying vegetable bucket and begun her work.

.......

"Ah Li, quickly locate the Crown Prince." Shangguan Zitong said lazily as she strolled and admired the primeval forest.

【Make an appointment! The Crown Prince is currently locked in a fierce battle with his spies. I'll teleport you there.】

"Holy crap, quick!" Shangguan Zitong exclaimed in shock.

"Damn it, Ahri, am I just rushing off to my death?" Shangguan Zitong asked with a frown after being teleported behind a hidden tree not far from the Crown Prince and the others.

"Quickly, go and shield yourself from the arrows." The system said as it pushed Shangguan Zitong into the chaotic crowd.

"Are the Imperial Guards just sitting around doing nothing?" Shangguan Zitong cursed, then lifted her skirt and ran towards the Crown Prince.

[Hold on, they're coming soon.]

"Brother, get out of the way!" Shangguan Zitong shouted in alarm. An arrow was about to fly towards the injured, kneeling crown prince. The crown prince had no time to react before Shangguan Zitong pushed him aside!!!

"Sister!" the Crown Prince cried out in panic as he looked at Shangguan Zitong, who had been shot off the cliff.

"I'll be alright, brother, don't worry." Shangguan Zitong smiled faintly as she watched the flustered Imperial Guards who were stumbling towards her but were stopped in time. Her amber eyes reflected the shocking bloodstains on his white robe, which was stained with cloud patterns, blooming like red plum blossoms across the fabric. Her vision gradually blurred...

[Task completed, rewards accumulating. Pain shielding mode activated.]

"Damn, Ahri, I was terrified! Why was I on a cliff?! My brother was so hard to push, but I couldn't dodge the arrow that shot me away! It's ridiculous..." Shangguan Zitong excitedly complained to the system but received no response. She thought to herself: This system is really aloof, but it's still reliable.

"Ah Li, am I still alive?"

[Yes, you were saved by the second female lead. You'll wake up soon. Ask her yourself.]

"Hmm...where is this?" Shangguan Zitong asked, propping herself up slightly.

"I saved you from the bottom of the cliff," Liu Yunwan said, tucking a soft pillow under her waist before getting up and leaving.

"Ah Li, what's going on? How long have I been asleep?"

【...three days.】

.......

With a creak, Liu Yunwan pushed open the door and entered, carrying a food box. "Let's eat."

"Who are you? How did you find me?"

"I am Liu Yunwan, formerly known as Xiao Yawen. I am the author of this script and bound to the system A Long. I am level 69. Before I knew the plot, I..." Liu Yunwan explained patiently.

"You know I'm also a time traveler, so why not be honest?" Shangguan Zitong asked weakly.

"Ah."

"Then we're partners! Let's go home together, okay?"

"Okay...you trust me that much?"

"Of course, I believe you."

"Bear with the pain and don't let the system repair it; they'll be here soon."

"it is good."

"I have another task," Liu Yunwan said, looking at Shangguan Zitong with an expectant gaze.

Do you want me to go back with you?

"Yes, the mission is for three years."

"it is good."

"Let's eat. I made this myself, and I'll feed you," Liu Yunwan said cheerfully.

"Wow, so talented! It's delicious!" Shangguan Zitong exclaimed, her eyes shining as she ate, glancing a few more times at the person feeding her: a woman in a light blue floral jacket, with strikingly beautiful peach blossom eyes...

......

"Your Highness, there is a wooden house ahead," the Imperial Guard leader said.

"Go and have a look."

The Crown Prince and the Imperial Guards approached the hut, pushed open the door, and entered the courtyard. The Crown Prince gently knocked on the wooden gate of the main courtyard and asked, "Is anyone home?"

Liu Yunwan knocked Shangguan Zitong unconscious, put her on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and packed the food into a food box.

"Is there something you need?" Liu Yunwan asked, pushing open the door and looking at the group of people outside.

"Excuse me, young lady, have you seen an injured little girl? She was hit by an arrow and was wearing a light blue metasequoia dress..." Shangguan Nuoyou asked cautiously.

"She's fine now, come in and see her."

"Thank you. I will inform my father about this matter when I return to the palace. Would you like to accompany me?" Shangguan Nuoyou said gratefully, looking at her weak sister on the bed.

"it is good."

......

Inside the main hall, Shangguan Nuoyou bowed and said, "Greetings, Father. This is my sister's savior. I have taken the liberty of bringing her back."

"Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Princess Liu Yunwan of Xizhao. I was traveling and found Nanning to be a place of simple and honest people with beautiful scenery, so I decided to stay for a while," Liu Yunwan said, bowing respectfully.

"You live there alone? And by sheer coincidence, right below a cliff? What are your intentions?" the Southern Emperor asked sternly.

"The scenery there was absolutely stunning; I had no idea it was near the royal hunting grounds."

“Father, if it weren’t for her saving my sister, I’m afraid…” Shangguan Nuoyou explained.

"Alright, let's leave that aside for now. What reward do you wish to bestow?" the Southern Emperor asked.

"I wish to have your little princess play with me for three years, during which time I will ensure she is not injured and will not be involved in royal power struggles," Liu Yunwan said sincerely.

"Are you using the debt of saving my life to blackmail me?" the Southern Emperor said, his voice tinged with anger.

No, I mean it.

"We'll discuss it after Zitong wakes up; the decision rests with her." "Alright, then I thank the Southern Emperor in advance." After saying this, Liu Yunwan bowed and withdrew to search for someone.

"Crown Prince, what do you intend to do about this?" the Southern Emperor asked. "Your Majesty, I trust my sister's choice."

......

Inside the Shuiyun Palace, Shangguan Zitong slowly woke up and was carefully held by Shangguan Xiyue, who said with a mournful tone, "I'm sorry, little sister, I will never lock you out when you want to see me again."

"Sister, it has nothing to do with you, don't blame yourself," Shangguan Zitong comforted Shangguan Xiyue.

"Sister, it's all my fault for not protecting you properly," Shangguan Nuoyou said remorsefully.

"Brother, what are you saying? We're all family, and besides, Sister Liu saved me."

"Thank you, Miss Liu, for saving my/the princess's sister." Shangguan Xiyue stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince at the same time.

"It's nothing. I wonder if Sister Zitong's promise still stands?"

“Of course,” Shangguan Zitong replied knowingly.

"What promise?" Shangguan Xiyue asked.

“I’m going to stay with Sister Liu for three years,” Shangguan Zitong replied.

"No, you are a princess of a country. How can you be so capricious and go away for three years?" Shangguan Xiyue said angrily.

"I have already made a promise to her, how can I go back on my word?"

"Alright, I'll pack your things," Shangguan Xiyue said helplessly.

"Since you've made your decision, then go ahead," Shangguan Nuoyou said, seeing that she couldn't persuade him otherwise.

"What about Mother?"

"Don't worry, I will explain it to Mother." Shangguan Xiyue said with exasperation.

"Take good care of her, I have other matters to attend to." After saying this, Shangguan Xiyue pushed the Crown Prince to find the Empress.

"Yes, I will," Liu Yunwan said, bowing.

......

"You're not allowed to knock me unconscious without my permission anymore," Shangguan Zitong said angrily to Liu Yunwan.

“Okay, there won’t be a next time. If there’s anything, let’s talk about it beforehand. You can do the same. Shall we go home together?” Liu Yunwan said.

“Okay, pinky promise,” Shangguan Zitong said.

"Childish," Liu Yunwan said disdainfully, but still made a pinky promise with Shangguan Zitong...

......