In a desolate and ruined cold palace.
"Explain."
A woman, dressed in palace attire, her complexion pale but her beauty undeniable, languidly cast a sidelong glance at the void before her, her tone casual.
Anyone who moments ago was immersed in a life of debauchery surrounded by young heartthrobs, only to be abruptly yanked to this ancient and dilapidated place, would not feel good.
And there was a system, which had been brainwashing and promising her the world inside her mind…
"Host, hello, I am the fast-traveling system, Little Spoon. Congratulations on being selected as this system's partner. You will now travel with this system to three thousand small worlds, save the supporting female characters, enrich yourselves… and gain eternal life…"
So happy, found a new host, la la la, I'm no longer a lonely system~
The cold electronic voice carried a hint of uncontainable joy.
"Apologies, not interested. Please send me back." Qiao Ci remained unmoved, lifting her eyelids lazily.
She had fought tooth and nail with the old foxes in her company, finally securing the top position in Qiao Corporation. Just as she was about to take a break and indulge in life's luxurious decadence, before she could even touch the hand of a young heartthrob, her vision went black, and she found herself here.
Qiao Ci furrowed her delicate brows. It had taken considerable effort to gather those few popular young stars.
Damn it, all that effort was wasted!!
Eternal life?
Heh.
Get lost!
Little Spoon, which had been so confident, as eternal life was an unparalleled temptation for anyone, was startled that this host showed no interest and no emotion.
It suddenly felt a little panicked. This was the host whose soul had the highest compatibility with it in its long existence. It couldn't let her get away!
"Beep beep beep… Host, please receive the plot… Beep beep beep…" A series of busy electronic sounds echoed, and a segment of memory was forcibly injected into Qiao Ci's mind…
This was an ancient world. The original host's name was also Qiao Ci, the only daughter of General Qiao Liang of the current dynasty.
Not only was the original host stunningly beautiful, but she had also inherited her father's martial arts skills and had accompanied him on the battlefield, achieving numerous merits.
Crown Prince Xiao Ren saw the original host for the first time at her coming-of-age ceremony and was instantly captivated. Quickly calculating the benefits of marrying her, he launched a fierce pursuit.
Like other young girls, the original host harbored vague and beautiful fantasies about love. Coupled with her own exceptional qualities, finding a devoted husband should not have been difficult.
Xiao Ren was the future emperor and would eventually marry many women. He could not give her what she desired, so she politely refused Xiao Ren's repeated confessions.
Unwilling to accept this, her refusal only ignited Xiao Ren's competitive spirit, giving him the demeanor of someone who would not rest until he succeeded.
To pursue the original host, Xiao Ren put in a great deal of effort, finding out her preferences through all sorts of means. He not only bribed people around her but also orchestrated numerous heroic rescues himself.
After all, the original host was still a young girl. Finally, she fell for his false promise of "one lifetime, one partner."
After they confirmed their relationship, Xiao Ren eagerly requested an imperial marriage decree.
Even as the future Crown Princess, the original host never gave up her dream of the battlefield, occasionally accompanying her father on campaigns. Xiao Ren was also happy to oblige, as ultimately, it was his Xiao dynasty's territory to defend.
While the female lead was on campaign with her father, Xiao Ren encountered Wei Zhu, the eldest daughter of the Grand Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, at a palace banquet. A single rendition of the "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Dress Dance" directly captured his heart.
One, exuding the fragrance of tea, appearing fragile and pitiable; the other, fickle and driven by lust. Inevitably, the two began to secretly conspire.
Shortly after Xiao Ren ascended the throne, he and the original host held their wedding ceremony.
Later, at a palace banquet, he had a bit too much to drink and visited Wei Zhu. Naturally, he brought Wei Zhu into the palace. The original host felt deeply uncomfortable, but it was a fait accompli, and she had to accept it.
However, Xiao Ren, who claimed to focus solely on state affairs and needed a clear mind, ended up staying in Wei Zhu's chambers every night.
She also tried various methods to win his favor, but Xiao Ren seemed to have lost his mind to Wei Zhu, treating her with extreme indifference.
Not long after, the devastating news arrived that her father was accused of colluding with the enemy, imprisoned, and to be executed after the autumn harvest. Following this, the original host was banished to the cold palace for her jealousy.
She couldn't believe Xiao Ren would be so cruel to her. She pleaded to see him, but Xiao Ren was busy dallying with Wei Zhu and had no time for her.
It wasn't until Xiao Ren brought Wei Zhu to the cold palace, openly displaying their affection in front of the original host, and Wei Zhu further taunted and humiliated her.
At this point, the original host had deeply understood the man's ruthlessness and hatred for Wei Zhu's shamelessness. She only wanted to find a sliver of hope for her father. If her father were still the awe-inspiring Great General, Xiao Ren would not have dared to humiliate her like this.
For the first time, the original host abased herself by kneeling before him, begging him to thoroughly investigate her father's treason and clear his name.
Seeing the original host kneeling before him, Xiao Ren felt a surge of satisfaction. After all, it had taken him considerable effort and caused him much embarrassment to pursue her back then. Wei Zhu was right; she only dared to defy him repeatedly because her father was a powerful Great General. Without that, wasn't she just like a dog, kneeling at his feet.
Of course, the original host was unable to secure any hope for her father. Before the autumn harvest even arrived, the Great General "suddenly fell ill" and died in prison that very night.
Upon learning of her father's death, the original host forcefully entered Xiao Ren's chambers, hoping he would vindicate her deceased father. Not only was she thoroughly humiliated by Wei Zhu, but she was ultimately branded a traitor for attempting to assassinate the emperor and was pierced by arrows from the guards who came to protect the sovereign.
After the original host's death, her soul did not dissipate quickly. Instead, it lingered in the imperial palace for some time. It was then that she learned that Xiao Ren and Wei Zhu had been conspiring all along…
She watched as Wei Zhu became the Empress, doted upon, and lived a life of splendor…
Just as she finished receiving the plot, the cold electronic voice sounded.
"Host, please change the original host's fate, gain Xiao Ren's exclusive favor, and thus reach the pinnacle of life."
Qiao Ci, who had no intention of paying attention, widened her eyes and berated it fiercely, "That scoundrel killed the original host's father, and the original host still wants his favor? Is this the distortion of human nature or the debasement of morality?"
"This garbage mission is something even dogs wouldn't do! Send me back quickly!!"
"Host, you have already accepted the mission. You cannot leave this plane without completing it."
"And, and…"
Qiao Ci sneered, "Is it going to rain?"
The system's spoon handle tightened, and it said coyly, "And… since your soul arrived here, the body in the plane you were in became a vegetative state due to the absence of a soul. That… because a thief entered the hospital… accidentally set fire to the storage room, which spread to the ward where your body was located… your body has been cremated and scattered into the sea according to your dying wish… cough, cough, not even ashes remain… so, you can't go back…"
Hee hee, happy, so happy!! The host can't go back~
"This little time? So rushed?" Qiao Ci did not believe it.
"Time flows differently… Life is unpredictable, my condolences, Host~"