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Dual World Romance: The Extraordinary Love of a Modern Woman and an Ancient Commander
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"Announcing the arrival of the Sixth Princess!"
The piercing announcement jolted me back to reality from my daze. Just as I was about to kneel like the other palace maids, I slipped and fell flat on my face.
What is happening?
I distinctly remembered working overtime, leaning over my desk while reading the novel "Feng Gui Zhao Yang," which was precisely about this Sixth Princess...
"Ding! Host detected unexpected crossover, activating Princess Savior System No. 001."
"Your current identity is that of a palace maid beside the Sixth Princess. Your first task is to prevent the Sixth Princess from drinking poisoned tea. Task reward: 100 points. Accumulate enough points to return to the modern world."
"What poisoned tea?" I was about to ask for details when I saw a young eunuch approaching with a tea tray.
"Warning! Warning! The target's tea contains deadly poison!" The system suddenly blared an alarm.
I took a closer look; the tea appeared clear and inviting, with a pleasant aroma. If it weren't for the system's warning, I would never have guessed it was poisoned.
Having worked in finance for so many years, I've learned that trusting data and alerts is crucial. Since the system indicated poison, there had to be something wrong!
"Princess!" Without thinking, I rushed forward. "This tea... you can't drink it!" Everyone stared at me in shock. Oh no, that was too impulsive of a reaction.
"Presumptuous!" A matron beside me scolded sharply. "A mere Little Palace Maid dares to be disrespectful to the princess!"
I watched as the cup of tea was gradually handed to the Sixth Princess, my mind racing. In a crisis at work, what matters most? Communication skills!
"I deserve to be punished." I immediately knelt down. "It's just that I recently helped out in the Imperial Kitchen and know that this tea set... isn't very clean."
"Oh?" The Sixth Princess paused her actions.
"The glaze on this teacup is yellowing, indicating it hasn't been cleaned properly. Moreover..." I hesitated, "the water temperature for brewing seems insufficient; the tea leaves have sunk to the bottom. Drinking this could harm your stomach. How about letting me brew a fresh pot for you?"
As I spoke, I glanced at the young eunuch and noticed his expression change slightly. There really was something wrong!
"You seem quite knowledgeable," the Sixth Princess said with a smile. "Very well, please brew another pot of tea."
I quickly took the tea tray, catching sight of the young eunuch quietly retreating.
"Ding! Task completed! Reward: 100 points!" The system chimed.
"System, who poisoned this tea?" I whispered.
"I can't tell you that, but this is just the beginning," the system teased. "There are even greater crises awaiting the Sixth Princess. Are you ready?"
I rolled my eyes. "Speak plainly; what's the next task?"
"Ding! New task released: Assist the Sixth Princess in handling a harem dispute and showcase your management skills. Reward: 200 points."
Just as I was about to complain about this cliché task, a cold voice suddenly came from behind me. "Are you the new maid?"
I turned around and gasped in surprise—
A tall figure stood in the corridor, dressed in a dark brocade robe that accentuated his upright posture. The jade pendant at his waist swayed gently with the breeze, enhancing his noble presence. His sword-like brows and starry eyes, slightly raised at the corners, complemented his high nose and tightly pressed thin lips. His features were so exquisitely crafted they seemed to have been sculpted by divine hands. What was even more striking was the aura of coldness surrounding him, a mere glance could send chills down one’s spine.
Could this be the male lead from the novel, Imperial Guard Commander Xiao Yuan?
"Ding! Male lead has appeared! Stunningly handsome!" The system squealed with excitement.
He appeared to be just over twenty years old but was already the commander of the Imperial Guard, exuding an overwhelming presence that made it hard to breathe. A long sword hung at his waist, its tassel swaying gently with his every step, radiating an air of deadly seriousness. Most astonishing were his eyes—dark as ink and deep as the sea, seemingly capable of seeing through one’s soul, yet so cold that one dared not meet his gaze.
In this political intrigue novel, he is a memorable character, fiercely loyal to the Sixth Princess and nearly sacrificing his life to protect her. I never expected him to be even more outstanding than described in the book; his haughty demeanor, unparalleled beauty, and an imposing aura that commanded respect... Tsk tsk, it’s a pity such a character exits too early.
"Host, if you keep staring like that, your eyes will go cross-eyed!" The system teased.
"I'm just... observing my target!" I defended myself.
Xiao Yuan approached slowly; each step was steady and graceful yet carried an undeniable pressure. He slightly lowered his gaze towards me, his eyes as cold as ice in winter, but his voice was surprisingly pleasant. "This Official is asking you a question."
This Lord Commander radiated an aura that screamed "keep your distance," yet he possessed an authority beyond his years and a regal demeanor that rivaled royalty.
"In response to your Excellency," I replied respectfully while internally mocking: In the original work, this character is known for being a cold-faced commander who greets everyone with an icy expression. However, it would be such a waste for such a male lead to die; perhaps I could help him change his fate...
"How did you notice something was off with the tea?" His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through my disguise.
It appeared that this Lord Commander had been observing me from the shadows all along.
Lesson one for survival in the workplace: When questioned by superiors, one must know how to neither lie nor tell the whole truth.
"In response to your Excellency," I lowered my head feigning nervousness, "I used to work in the Imperial Kitchen and have some knowledge of tea ceremonies. I noticed something... seemed off about that tea."
"Is that so?" Xiao Yuan said with a hint of amusement in his tone. "This Official would like to hear what exactly was off."
"Lord Commander!" Before I could answer, a guard rushed in hastily. "We’ve found traces of that little eunuch!"
Xiao Yuan's expression shifted sharply; he turned to leave but glanced back at me. "Li Meng, This Official remembers you."
That tone... why does it sound like a threat?
"Ding! New task target locked: Gain Xiao Yuan's trust! Reward: 500 points!" The system suddenly bubbled with excitement.
I sighed, "Come on, can we switch to someone else? This Lord Commander looks like a tough nut to crack!"
"Host, this is a key character for changing the plot!" the system replied mysteriously. "You should know that in the Original Work..."
"In the Original Work, what?" I pressed.
"In the Original Work, Xiao Yuan was the first to discover the Crown Prince's conspiracy, but he was framed by the Crown Prince and ultimately met a tragic end in prison," the system sighed. "If you can gain his trust and join forces against the Crown Prince, perhaps we can change this outcome."
Wow, so you're giving me a whole script for saving the supporting character?
"So what should I do? Invite him for afternoon tea? Or arrange a dinner to build rapport?" I instinctively thought about workplace networking.
The system rolled its eyes. "Host, this is ancient times!"
"Then what should I do?"
"Ding! The beginner's tutorial has started!" The system's voice became cheerful. "First, you need to demonstrate your abilities, but not too impressively, so as not to raise suspicion. Secondly..."
"Wait!" I interrupted. "Are you teaching me workplace unwritten rules? Isn't this just the principle of 'showing value but not outshining the boss'?"
The system fell silent for a moment. "...You can understand it that way too."
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