Holding the script, I want to give up.

"She said that if I ever saw her again, she would hang herself in front of me. She didn't lie to me."

"I killed her."

Huangfu Hongxi suddenly realized what was happening and stopped running into the palace. He just watched quietly as the palace servants put out the fire. He looked up, covered his eyes, and a single tear flashed across his face.

"Oh my, is it regretting imprisoning me?"

If only I had known then what I know now.

Shangguan Zitong sat on the fox's back, coldly observing everything.

Are you there? Where are you going?

"Wait a little longer, let me watch for a while longer."

【it is good. 】

"Your Majesty, there is only a gold chain and a gold bracelet in the palace; Your Highness's body has not been found."

A guard handed the chains and bracelets to Huangfu Hongxi.

"Then she must still be alive. She must be hiding somewhere watching us."

Huangfu Hongxi scanned his surroundings, trying to find Shangguan Zitong.

"Damn, it really is like a mind reader; it knows everything."

"Look how capable Huangfu Hongxi is! If it weren't for Ah Li's help, I would have died long ago."

she sneered.

[Unrepentant.]

"No, Your Majesty, there are skull-shaped ashes and bloodstains inside the room, which should be Your Highness himself."

"What should we do?"

The guard finished speaking.

"Why...why don't you just finish what you were saying!"

Huangfu Hongxi said coldly, wishing he could skin the guard alive for only speaking half of what he wanted to say.

"Your Majesty, I will go and collect His Highness's ashes."

Hongjin pulled aside the guard who was trying to explain and gave him a look, signaling him to stay away from Huangfu Hongxi. The guard bowed and left; the fire was out, and it was no longer his concern.

"No need, I will go myself."

"You may all leave. I wish to be alone."

Huangfu Hongxi dismissed the crowd.

"Yes."

Seeing this, the palace servants all bowed and left.

"Let's go, there's nothing left to see."

"I want to go see if Song Yao gave birth to a boy or a girl."

【Um. 】

After the system took her to Yikun Palace, it wrapped its tail around her waist, gently placed her on the ground, and then transformed into a normal fox.

"This Yikun Palace is quite large."

Shangguan Zitong strolled leisurely through Yikun Palace, with the system following behind her.

We've arrived. Let's go inside.

The system used its front paws to push open the door. Everyone had gone to Cining Palace to put out the fire and hadn't returned yet, so there was no one guarding it.

"They're so careless. If I were a child trafficker, I would have kidnapped the child long ago."

She walked over to the rocking chair and looked at the two rather ugly children. They really were ugly; their faces were red as if they had a white mask on, and their eyes were barely open. But they were quiet, neither crying nor making a fuss.

"twin!"

They are twins, a boy and a girl.

"Holy crap, what am I going to do if I'm tempted to steal a child?!"

Shangguan Zitong's hands were already itching to act, her mind in turmoil.

[Do you need fox cubs?]

"Where is it? I want it! I want it!"

You have younger siblings who are still minors!

Fox cubs are much more interesting than children.

No, it's just me.

The system transformed into a human form and pulled her into its arms.

"Where did that fox cub come from? Is it where you were born? Are there many fox cubs as beautiful as you?"

Shangguan Zitong had already started fantasizing about a group of fox cubs around her when she suddenly fell into his arms. Unable to keep her balance, she had no choice but to grab his belt.

"...Of course it's me and your fox cub!"

The boy put his arm around her waist and gave her a flirtatious look.

"Damn it, stop, stop! You can't do that! You can't use your femininity on me."

Shangguan Zitong quickly pushed him away and covered her face. She had felt a little flutter in her heart for a moment just now.

No, I can't fall for him. What if I meet a jerk? She was torn.

What a cruel person.

[He even flirted with someone in Merlin last time.]

[And also when I was at the Crown Prince's residence...]

I'm the only one who remembers; how could you forget everything? You heartless man.

The system looked aggrieved, its fox ears tucked in and its tail drooping.

"Huh? I don't remember."

Did you erase my memory?

Why are you erasing my memories?

"In that case, I'll take responsibility for you."

"Although I don't like you that much, feelings can be cultivated over time."

"Look at you, your fox ears are all drooping with embarrassment."

Seeing his aggrieved look, Shangguan Zitong's heart softened. She went over, hugged him, patted his back, and touched his ear to comfort him.

Well, people who know how to be charming have it all; they get comforted even when they're wronged. She thought to herself.

You said it yourself.

The boy revealed a triumphant smile, but unfortunately Shangguan Zitong couldn't see it.

"Yes, yes, I said it."

So don't feel bad, let's go.

Shangguan Zitong coaxed him like a child.

【Um. 】

"Wait, why are two of your fox tails fading again?"

Why did I say "again"? I feel like I've forgotten something.

Shangguan Zitong stared at his tail.

There was a slight malfunction, but it's nothing serious, let's go.

A faint unease flashed in the boy's eyes.

"Oh, okay then."

Shangguan Zitong simply stopped thinking about it and let nature take its course.

......

"Wow, I feel like we've flown pretty far, how come we're still in Beiji?"

Should I send it via express delivery?

"No, the feeling of flying is so liberating."

"There's also a certain pretentious style to it; fantasy dramas really lived up to their reputation, they're truly enjoyable."

"It's such a pity I don't have a sword. I long to fly on a sword and become a chivalrous hero."

Shangguan Zitong sighed.

[Coincidentally, I have a sword.]

The system placed her in the light circle, transforming her into a white-haired boy dressed in a black robe. He muttered incantations and summoned a silver natal sword with a wave of his hand.

"Damn, that was a perfect 10/10 for that slick move."

Shangguan Zitong's eyes lit up as she looked at the beautiful sword.

Come up.

The boy reached out his hand to her.

"...Cough...cough...This scene seems so familiar!"

She looked at the boy who was reaching out to her against the backlight and felt a strong sense of familiarity. She had a slight headache and tapped her head with her hand.

Stop thinking about it. When the time is right, you'll remember. Just enjoy the present.

The boy pulled her close, holding her waist, afraid that if he placed her behind him, she might suddenly fall ill and faint, and he wouldn't be able to notice in time. He even specially created a protective shield for her, afraid she might be blown away by the wind...

"Alright, let's fly towards Dongchuan."

"Let's go to Sister Liu's place and freeload off her."

Shangguan Zitong leaned against him and said.

"Wow, that's so cool!"

"That's absolutely awesome!"

Shangguan Zitong opened her arms as if to embrace the night clouds. The contrast between black and red was striking; the red-robed figure's long, flowing hair cascaded in the wind, her robes billowing; the black-robed figure's white hair, silver eyes, and fox ears and tail stood out vividly.

Why does this scene feel a bit like a scene from Titanic? What's going on? Shangguan Zitong felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"Okay, okay, I've had enough."

"Let's transform into foxes and continue flying."

"I'd like to know how Sister Liu is doing lately."

Shangguan Zitong glanced at him sideways and said.

It's getting late, you should go to sleep.

I'll check back tomorrow morning.

The boy then transformed into a fox, letting her sleep on his back and conjuring a white blanket for her to cover herself with.

"Okay, I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight."

Shangguan Zitong covered herself with a blanket and fell asleep immediately.

【Well, good night.】

The next day, Shangguan Zitong woke up bathed in the morning light.

Ah, what a rare good night's sleep.

Shangguan Zitong stretched and said in a soft, sweet voice.

【woke up?】

"Hmm... let me sleep a little longer."

She fainted again, seemingly out of consciousness. The computer shut down again shortly after being turned on.

The system conjured a fully equipped spaceship, transformed into a white-haired boy, put away the blanket, carried her into the cabin, placed her on the soft bed, covered her with a quilt, and then went out of the room to stand on the deck to bask in the sunlight.

"My God, you even have a spaceship!"

"What other good stuff do you have? You should know how to share, understand that what's yours is mine."

Shangguan Zitong got up and, seeing no one in the room, went out of the cabin to look for someone. She walked to the young man's side and said with shining eyes.

[...lots and lots, whatever you need, it's all yours.]

"Holy crap, this sounds like something a domineering CEO would say!"

"So cool!"

She fell for a honey trap without realizing it.

If you like domineering CEOs, I can learn that too.

The boy turned his head and looked at her gently.

"There's no need for that. You're perfectly fine as you are; there's no need to deliberately change yourself."

If I like you, I'll like you no matter what you're like.

"If I've made up my mind about you, I won't regret it and I won't leave you."

"I was just saying, so just listen casually, okay?"

Shangguan Zitong took his arm and leaned her head slightly towards him.

【okay, I get it. 】

The boy stood with his hands behind his back, his wagging tail betraying his joyful mood.

......