After finally waiting until dark, Jiang Shuyue bundled herself in two or three layers of clothing and huddled beneath a tree.
"Achoo!"
"My lady, why don't you have some hot Ginger Soup to warm yourself up?"
"Little Peach, shouldn't we be drinking wine at a time like this? Ginger Soup isn't nearly as effective."
Little Peach gave an awkward chuckle.
The Marquis wasn't here. If her lady went wild, she wouldn't be able to control her.
The first rule of going out: never let her lady drink wine.
"My lady, wine has a strong smell. It would be bad if someone from the temple caught a whiff. Ginger Soup is safer."
"Right, right. You really do think of everything, Little Peach."
Jiang Shuyue cupped the Ginger Soup in her hands, took a couple of sips, then raised a hand and slapped herself.
System: [Easy! We share one body and one life. You're practically giving me a concussion!]
Jiang Shuyue sighed in annoyance. [It's all these mosquitoes! And I'm a plant, so I naturally attract bugs at night. Look at all the little bumps on my face.]
System: [Watching the drama isn't easy. Just have the Great Villain lick them when you get back.]
Lick...
Why was she suddenly looking forward to that a little?
Jiang Shuyue looked up at the sky. The moon hung high overhead; it was already midnight.
Jiang Shuyue: [Why isn't Jiang Liuli here yet? I've almost finished gnawing on my chicken. What if I run out of snacks to go with the drama?]
System: [Shh, someone's coming!]
[Is it Jiang Liuli?]
"Shuyue!"
Little Six emerged from the bushes holding the Crown Prince's hand, ran over to Jiang Shuyue, and threw his arms around her neck. "You're so mean, Shuyue! You