[Dumb System, how does this mission work?]
Since she had a mission to do, she might as well get it over with quickly. The sooner she finished, the sooner she could go home.
She had worked so hard to carve out her own empire in Cloud City. How could she stay in ancient times, where everything was inconvenient?
The system was deeply pleased to see its Host so motivated. It felt rather like a proud parent watching its little girl grow up.
Tang Shiba sensed something and raised an eyebrow. [Dumb System, what are you fantasizing about?]
[Nothing, nothing.] The system broke into a nervous sweat. Its Host was far too perceptive. She could even tell when its mind wandered.
[Ahem, Host, we're tracking everyone's disappointment levels. Once everyone's disappointment reaches one hundred percent, we can go home.]
Disappointment levels?
That would be easy.
[Let's get some gossip!]
The system cheered and immediately opened the Gossip-Watching System.
[Ding! Host, there's gossip about Tang Xuan. Want it now?]
[Wait. They haven't answered my question yet.]
Seeing their conflicted expressions, Tang Shiba asked again, "What else am I supposed to give up?"
"Giving up my courtyard wasn't enough? Do I have to give up my life too?"
Their pupils contracted. Neither understood what she meant.
Madam Song asked with concern, "Shiba, what are you talking about?"
"What am I talking about? You came here and immediately took my cousin's side. Did either of you even bother to ask what happened to me?"
Tang Shiba held her forehead, pretending to feel faint. "Someone punched me today. I'm still dizzy, my vision's swimming, and my stomach hurts. It's bad enough that you don't care, but you're asking me to be understanding toward my cousin?"
Watching their shocked expressions, she looked utterly disappointed. "Just leave.