Holding the script, I want to give up.

"Sister, there's something I forgot to tell you."

Shangguan Zitong leisurely ate grapes while reclining on a chaise lounge and reading a storybook.

"What's the matter?"

Liu Yunwan focused on tutoring Crown Prince Liu Qikang in his studies, casting a questioning glance at Shangguan Zitong.

"Oh dear, Your Highness, your studies are so excellent, shouldn't you go out and have some fun?"

“Yeah, sister, I’m tired,” Liu Qilin chimed in, thinking to herself: They’re almost going crazy from studying.

"Remember to finish the homework the tutor assigned before you play."

"it is good."

Liu Qikang ran off, beaming with joy.

"You said."

Liu Yunwan watched as Minghuang's figure vanished in an instant, then rubbed her forehead and thought: It seems the Grand Tutor assigned too little homework; she needs to talk to him about it.

"Um, I gave Mu Rongyi a martial arts manual and told him that you would check the results."

Shangguan Zitong put down the storybook in her hand, and swallowed the grapes in her mouth whole without even chewing them.

"He's a reincarnated person, does he really need martial arts manuals? Are you out of your mind?"

"He's not omnipotent, remember to go and check on him."

"...You're just bored."

......

In the servants' courtyard, Mu Rongyi practiced the martial arts manual given to her by Shangguan Zitong. The more she practiced, the more amazing it felt, and her whole body felt as if her Ren and Du meridians had been opened up.

He had initially tossed it aside casually, but couldn't resist checking if it was a genuine martial arts manual or just another martial arts handbook found everywhere on the street, so he picked it up again and studied it carefully.

"You think you know it all? This whip of mine doesn't have eyes."

After hearing Shangguan Zitong's words, Liu Yunwan could only come over to clean up the mess. When she saw Mu Rongyi practicing with great interest, and the sunlight shining on his face made him look very gentle, his phoenix eyes looked affectionate.

She was gazing at him tenderly—no, wait, what kind of lewd words was she thinking?

Mu Rongyi Ke's face darkened as she looked at the person who suddenly appeared, thinking: If you want to fight, just say so, why pretend?

"Yes, I know them all."

"Then practice it once and show it to me."

Mu Rongyi, not wanting to receive any more whippings, began practicing. Liu Yunwan appreciated this rare moment; usually, she was either whipping him or on her way to whip him, but they had never been so peaceful together before.

"Hmm, you've trained well. Then you shall become my bodyguard and protect me during the winter hunt."

"Yes."

After Mu Rongyi finished practicing, he thought Liu Yunwan would whip him a few times out of jealousy. Instead of the harsh words he expected, he received an invitation from her. He thought to himself: Interesting. She seems to be different from the one in the previous life. She is not so cold and heartless anymore.

......

Once the winter hunt was scheduled, the scions of various powerful families sharpened their knives and made thorough preparations. Meanwhile, the other guards in the palace, hearing that the servant from the servants' quarters had been promoted to guard, frequently caused trouble, and Liu Yunwan turned a blind eye, which only emboldened the other guards...

[Beep~ New mission: Assassinate the second male lead.]

"What! You want me dead? Just say so!"

[The items have been delivered. Good luck!]

Shangguan Zitong looked at the extra cold dagger in her hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

......

Inside the hunting grounds, Liu Yunwan arrived in a striking red outfit over a solid-colored fox fur coat, while the other noble families dressed like peacocks in flamboyant attire... During the hunt, the Western Emperor and the nobles engaged in ceremonial banquets. At the grand feast, the entire court of princes, ministers, and civil and military officials accompanied the Emperor, participating in traditional activities such as leopard hunting, archery, and polo. Meanwhile, the Western Emperor bestowed upon the nobles abundant silks, gold and silver wares, porcelain, saddles, horses, bows, and arrows. Finding these activities boring, Shangguan Zitong followed Liu Yunwan hunting.

"Sister, hunting is so boring."

"What animal do you like? I'll call it for you."

"Bear-cow."

"it is good."

So Liu Yunwan and her group went to the inner perimeter of the hunting grounds to look for prey.

"Hey, do you even know how to lead the way?" Liu Qikang asked impatiently, waving his riding whip.

Shh! Quiet, let me take another look.

Shangguan Zitong tried to find her way by learning from survival reality shows, but it seems that her lack of practical experience led her astray.

"Your Highness, this is your family's hunting grounds. Why don't you know the route?"

"I'm only eight years old, what could I possibly know?" Liu Qikang retorted, his face flushed.

"Fine, you can both come with me," Liu Yunwan said helplessly, watching the two people who were about to start arguing.

Seeing the three people ahead lost, Mu Rongyi thought the time was ripe. She made a gesture to the shadows, and the assassins swarmed forward.

"Whoa! Assassins!" Liu Yunwan drew her bow and shot down several assassins before continuing, "Dismount and prepare for battle."

A group of assassins formed a circle around the four of them, and the circle was gradually shrinking!

"Does anyone have a signal flare?" Shangguan Zitong asked, gripping the dagger in her hand to protect Liu Qilin.

"No!" all three replied at the same time.

Liu Yunwan and Mu Rongyi shielded the defenseless Shangguan Zitong and Liu Qikang behind them. However, outnumbered, Liu Yunwan was already struggling, while Mu Rongyi was unharmed! Wait, unharmed?

Shangguan Zitong's eyes darkened. She lifted her skirt and ran towards Mu Rongyi, who was fighting. It seemed like he had killed someone, but in reality, he hadn't killed anyone! Damn it! He's staging this himself, and his target is Liu Yunwan!

Taking advantage of Mu Rongyi's momentary lapse in concentration, Shangguan Zitong held a dagger to Mu Rongyi's neck and shouted, "Don't move!" Sure enough, the assassins stopped! He thought to himself: It worked!

"It's you! Mu Rongyi Ke." Liu Qikang said angrily.

"You could have come at me alone, why hurt innocent people?" Liu Yunwan knelt on the ground, barely breathing, and said. She thought to herself: This 13-year-old body is still too weak.

"Heh~ Shangguan Zitong, your hands shouldn't be shaking," Mu Rongyi said with a sickly smile.

"You should do it this way."

As Mu Rongyi spoke, she grasped Shangguan Zitong's hand and plunged the dagger into the area below her heart.

"Didn't you want to kill me?"

"Damn it! You're insane."

Shangguan Zitong's hands trembled as she pulled out the dagger, and in her panic, the dagger fell to the ground. She untied her cloak and draped it over the thinly dressed Mu Rongyi Ke.

“You…are too indecisive. I’ll teach you.”

Mu Rongyi didn't give Shangguan Zitong time to think before slitting his throat.

"You!..." Shangguan Zitong's throat was slit in disbelief! She collapsed without uttering a word. In her blurred vision, Liu Qikang rushed towards her, and Liu Yunwan's hand, crawling towards her, was trampled under Mu Rongyi's foot...

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