This remark was like a knife stabbing into Ning Yunqing's heart. Soon, his brows knitted tightly together, and the color faded from his face. "Concubine Xian, I'm suddenly not feeling well. I'll take my leave first."
"Ah?" Someone looked embarrassed. "You're leaving already? How about staying for a game of mahjong? We're one player short."
"No, thanks." Ning Yunqing was on the verge of annoyance. How could he be in the mood for mahjong? He shook his head, didn't say much to Su Qingwen, and strode away with a flick of his arm.
"It's all your fault." Looking at the innocent - looking Hua Xue'er, Su Qingwen couldn't help but nudge her. "You silly girl. If you can't talk properly, just say less."
"What did I do wrong?" Hua Xue'er was completely in the dark and looked utterly confused.
"I'm defeated by your naivete. Well, let's call it a day today." Su Qingwen was extremely vexed. She waved her hand and went back to her room first.
Li Ruhua's expression suddenly turned smug, and she felt a great sense of satisfaction.
She cleared her throat and got up to take her leave.
The pleasant gathering ended on a sour note. As Ning Yunqing walked, thinking about what Hua Xue'er had just said, he felt a sense of desolation in his heart. Well, he was just a toad dreaming of swallowing the swan. How ridiculous.
Suddenly, a figure appeared right in front of him, blocking his way. Ning Yunqing looked up unhappily and was startled to see Gao Quan's face. He took a couple of steps backward.
"Eunuch Gao?" Ning Yunqing looked blank.
"Ning Yunqing, you're so absent - minded even when walking." Gao Quan gave him a meaningful look and probed, "Are you troubled by something?"
"No." Ning Yunqing lowered his head, hiding his disappointment in his eyes.
"Don't lie. You look like you're about to cry. Well, you're a smart person. Let's be straight with each other. I think you're a decent guy. If you're willing to work for me, I'll surely treat you well." Gao Quan patted his shoulder, looking quite appreciative.
"Eunuch Gao..." Ning Yunqing's heart skipped a beat. He didn't know what to do. Eunuch Gao was the emperor's arch - enemy!
Just as he was about to decline, Gao Quan spoke first. "Think about your current situation. You've hit rock - bottom and achieved nothing. If I were you, I'd surely find a better path for myself."
As he spoke, he secretly slipped a note into Ning Yunqing's hand. "This is a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity. Don't miss it."
Leaving behind this cryptic remark, Gao Quan quickly walked away.
Ning Yunqing stood there speechless, holding the note, feeling lost.
At this moment, Su Qingwen was lying in bed, feeling pained. It seemed that Ning Yunqing and Hua Xue'er's relationship was doomed. Alas, how tragic.
[System: Honey, maybe the timing is just wrong. Anyway, this system has expired. You can start the next task.]
"Okay, there's another task. What is it this time?" When it came to tasks, Su Qingwen sat up in bed.
[System: Don't worry. This task won't be too difficult. Let's draw a task card first. After that, you can decide which task to choose.]
So mysterious. Su Qingwen curled her lips and her expression changed a bit.
Then she stood up. "Bring it on. I'm ready."
[System: Now choose the card you're most interested in from the five cards.]
As soon as the voice fell, a beam of light suddenly appeared in front of Su Qingwen. Five blue cards were floating in the air, and there was no way to tell what was on them. Since she was a casual person, she just pointed at one card and said, "This one. I think it looks okay."
[System: Honey, make sure you're okay with this. Once you've made your choice, there's no going back.]
"Okay, okay. I'm not the kind of person who goes back on my word. Hurry up." Su Qingwen was losing her patience. She waved her hand and spoke directly.
[System: Alright, now it's time to witness a miracle.]
The other four cards were all taken back, leaving only the one Su Qingwen had chosen. Then, a line of small words floated in the air: "Good - Samaritan Card".
"What's this?" Su Qingwen was shocked and had no idea what this strange operation was.
[System: It's simple. Just help a person, and then your task is completed. Oh, by the way, you have to complete all five cards.]
"Collect all five cards and then summon the dragon?" Su Qingwen couldn't help but laugh. She thought this system was getting more and more interesting.
[System: You've got good luck this time, so the task is relatively easy. I advise you not to get too happy too soon. There are still four more cards. Maybe the last task will be very difficult.]
"Okay. I'll go and be a good Samaritan right away. Just wait and see." Su Qingwen clapped her hands, thinking this task was so simple that it was completely unchallenging.
After going out, she saw a little maid sweeping the floor. This was just perfect.
Su Qingwen quickly ran over and patted her on the shoulder. "Hey, you've been working hard. Go and take a rest. I'll help you."
"What?" The little maid was startled. She looked at Su Qingwen with deer - like eyes. "Concubine Xian, has this servant done something wrong?"
"No. I just want to help you." Su Qingwen touched her face in surprise. What was going on? Did she have a scary face? Why did this girl react like this when she saw her?
"Concubine Xian, this won't do. You're so delicate. How can you do such rough work? This servant can do it by herself." The little maid lowered her head and said tremulously.
What the hell? Was it so hard to be a good Samaritan these days?
Su Qingwen frowned and directly snatched the broom from the maid. "It's okay. Just do me a favor. I'll sweep the floor."
"Your Highness." The little maid looked panicked.
"Sweeping the floor, I love sweeping the floor." Su Qingwen smiled smugly, happily thinking that her task would be successfully completed.
[System: Honey, we don't advocate this kind of forceful way of being a good Samaritan. So, your actions just now are considered invalid!]
"What? You're just teasing me on purpose." Su Qingwen was about to faint.
[System: It has to be a willing act on both sides, and there should be some real action. If you break the rules again, your points will be deducted.]
"You're just setting me up." Su Qingwen's mouth twitched non - stop. She was so angry that her face turned a little paler. Why didn't you say so in the beginning? You just made me waste my feelings here.
[System: If you keep insulting me, I won't care about you anymore.]