Her Majesty Chose Violence, They Chose Her

Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Grabbing the Emperor’s Destiny by the Scruff of the Neck

Xie Liuzheng hadn’t intended to be reeled in like this. Yesterday, she and her system had gone over the timeline, and she learned that by this point, the male lead should have already become the Emperor.

At the start of the original story, the male lead had already seized power. He quickly married Xie Liuzheng as his Empress and took several other concubines. The actual female lead was one of the women he had forcibly taken as a concubine, and that was how the two of them met, fell in love, and began their angsty romance.

But now, this late Emperor who should have been long dead was still alive. Not only that, but ’he’ also had a preference for men, and his object of affection was the main villain!

This wasn’t just a question of whether it was normal or not; the plot had gone completely off the rails.

Xie Liuzheng very seriously asked the system if the main villain only opposed the male lead because this Emperor had died, but the answer was no.

She was a sucker for pretty faces. Looking at the Emperor’s face, then thinking about the Regent King’s, countless R-rated scenarios flooded her mind. In the end, she even began to suspect that something was wrong with the system.

She wasn’t very close with Consort Hui, and trying to force a connection felt awkward, so she had slipped out for some fresh air.

She never expected to see the Emperor fishing in the Imperial Garden.

This was the only path to and from Shuyun Palace. To get by, she would have to walk right past the Emperor. Her only choice was to retreat, but unexpectedly, the Emperor sent someone to invite her over.

He said he happened to need someone to relieve his boredom.

Xie Liuzheng gazed at the table laden with delicacies. A foodie like her found it hard to resist the temptation.

Consort Hui treated her well and would never be harsh, but there was a world of difference between polite hospitality and a grand feast like this.

System: "It’s not poisoned."

’But it feels like a trap.’

’This Emperor was supposed to have died long ago; his name wasn’t even mentioned in the book. We have zero data on him, making it impossible to analyze his behavior.’

Xie Liuzheng also felt it was a trap, but the Little Emperor looked so well-behaved and friendly, and he’d given her so much good food. When he flashed her a smile that revealed his canine teeth, Xie Liuzheng was instantly captivated.

’How can anyone be this cute~~~~’

She was completely unaware that the Little Emperor could hear her conversation with the system. After just a few casual questions, she had revealed all her secrets.

Xiao Yang said he had never traveled far and asked what her hometown was like.

Outwardly, Xie Liuzheng said Chenzhou, but inwardly she was desperately missing the modern world.

’Ah, if it weren’t for that damned scumbag who got me into a car crash, I’d never have ended up in this godforsaken place! No cars, no planes... just going out for a bit is enough to make my butt feel like it’s splitting in half. No phone, no internet, no milk tea... WAHHHH, I’d only had my new phone for three days, and I hadn’t even used all the 90% off coupons I’d been hoarding...’

’Even though I’ve been revived, I still miss the modern world so much.’

Inwardly, Xie Liuzheng was crying a river of tears, but her expression remained blank. Then, she started furiously devouring the delicacies on the table.

’Mmm, how can this be so delicious? All-natural, zero additives, made by the imperial chef... it’s heavenly! So good, so good!’

Xiao Yang asked, "Have you seen Suiyi? Come to think of it, I haven’t seen her in a long time, even though I’m her older brother. How is she doing?"

Xie Liuzheng nodded. "The Princess is fine, she just doesn’t like to go out much."

’This Princess is just a substitute. Who knows where the real male lead even is?’

Xiao Yang then asked about her and Rong Yin. "You like Rong Yin? The Regent King is a cold and indifferent man. It won’t be easy to get him to marry you. Do you need my help?"

Xie Liuzheng looked at Xiao Yang, hesitating. "I’ve heard some rumors... Why would Your Majesty want to help me?"

Xiao Yang chuckled lightly. "I just don’t want to choose any concubines, and this is a good way to get back at the Regent King a little. It’s not like I actually want him to be alone for the rest of his life."

"My grandfather and the late Emperor both doted on the Regent King, and he is loyal to me. Naturally, I should take an interest in his marriage."

Xiao Yang was as approachable as if he were just making small talk. Coupled with his incredibly deceptive face, Xie Liuzheng’s suspicions completely vanished. She moved closer to Xiao Yang, holding her plate. "But the Regent King doesn’t like me. In fact, you could say he hates me."

Xie Liuzheng also wanted to get close to the Regent King on her own, but she couldn’t even get a foot in the door, which made things difficult.

She wanted to stage a clichéd damsel-in-distress scenario, but she hadn’t found an opportunity to pull it off yet.

As Xie Liuzheng drew closer, the little pufferfish next to her also approached, even floating right in front of Xiao Yang to observe her with wide eyes.

Finding it utterly adorable, Xiao Yang couldn’t resist reaching out to poke it. She thought she wouldn’t be able to touch it, but—BOOP!—she did...

Xiao Yang’s heart skipped a beat. ’I’m screwed!’

But she forced herself to stay calm, grabbed the fishing rod, and once again reeled in the silly fish that had nibbled the hook clean.

"Stupid fish!"

System: ???

’Data corrupted. What just happened?’

When Rong Yin came looking for the Little Emperor, he found the Little Emperor fishing, with Xie Liuzheng sitting leisurely beside her, eating snacks and dangling her legs.

The two of them were chatting and laughing, the atmosphere perfectly pleasant.

Rong Yin walked over. "Your Majesty."

Xie Liuzheng quickly stood up. "Your Highness."

Xiao Yang glanced over her shoulder. "What is it?"

Rong Yin replied, "Your Majesty hasn’t reviewed the court memorials today. The Minister of the Ministry of Industry is requesting an audience in the Imperial Study Room."

Leaning against a nearby pillar, Xiao Yang leisurely cast her line. "They’re just unimportant memorials, so you can just handle them. If the Minister of the Ministry of Industry needs something, he should see Prince Jing. I don’t have any money."

Rong Yin’s face was cold. "Matters of state are not child’s play. Please return and attend to them, Your Majesty."

"No."

Xiao Yang lifted her chin, looking insufferably arrogant. "I am the Emperor. I’ll fish if I want to."

Rong Yin looked at her, debating whether to just grab her by the collar and drag her back. "How long does Your Majesty intend to fish?"

Xiao Yang replied, "Until I don’t feel like fishing anymore."

Rong Yin acted decisively, seizing the back of the Emperor’s collar.

"Ah, let go!"

"I told you to let go!"

Xiao Yang was yanked from her seat to her feet. Once she was steady, she scrambled to defend herself.

Rong Yin calmly parried her moves, cold and ruthless. "Your Majesty’s lessons for today are not yet finished. After reviewing the memorials, you will do another hour of arithmetic."

Xiao Yang’s anger instantly morphed into hatred. "Rong Yin, you treacherous rebel! Are you trying to abuse your Emperor?!"

Rong Yin said, "I am merely following the late Emperor’s final command!"

’Final command, my ass!’

Xiao Yang flailed with her fists and feet until she finally broke free from Rong Yin’s grasp. She then quickly grabbed the nearby Xie Liuzheng and used her as a shield.

"Block him, and I’ll grant you one request."

Xie Liuzheng: "Huh? Ah!"

Before she could even react, Xiao Yang was grabbed and dragged away again.

Xiao Yang desperately clung to a pillar, refusing to move, while Rong Yin forcefully dragged her along.

Xie Liuzheng stared dumbfounded at the scene, her expression growing stranger by the second. "System, is this some kind of angsty, love-hate relationship between a tsundere emperor and a stone-faced prince? They look so perfect together! Ahhh, did I just stumble upon a real ship?!?"

Xiao Yang’s face darkened. ’Are you kidding me? Aren’t you supposed to be seducing someone? What’s with shipping such a cursed couple?!’

Xiao Yang was dragged away and forced to review memorials. They were no longer just useless ones; many were documents that required important decisions.

The power held by Duke Rong had been transferred into her hands, and Rong Yin also seemed intent on handing over power to her.

She wasn’t happy about it at all. All she knew was that the hand holding her brush was about to cramp up.

She reviewed them with a blank expression, feeling utterly dead inside.

’Rong Yin! Hah! You just wait!’

Just as Xiao Yang was mentally plotting her revenge against Rong Yin, a eunuch came rushing in to report.

"Your Majesty, there’s been trouble at Shuyun Palace! Miss Xie has been poisoned."

Xiao Yang: ’The hell?’