Ideal Mary Sue

Zhao Hua Hall.

Su Ning followed behind Xuan Yuan as he entered the hall. A beautiful woman greeted him, presumably Su Ning’s sister, Su Fei.

Relieved to see that Xuan Yuan was safe, Su Fei bowed respectfully and said, “This concubine welcomes Your Majesty.”

“I heard that your heart condition has relapsed. Why didn’t you see the imperial doctor?” Xuan Yuan inquired.

Luckily, Su Fei had prepared a speech in advance and replied, “Your Majesty, it was just a momentary distress and restlessness before falling asleep. It was not too serious. Xiao Huan made a big fuss and disturbed Your Majesty’s rest. Please, Your Majesty, don’t blame me.”

“Well, your sister is fine.” Xuan Yuan glanced at Su Ning and said, “You can go back and rest assured with me.”

At that moment, Su Fei noticed the presence of a woman who had always been in the background. Taking a closer look, she realized it was the sister sent to the palace to bear her child!

For many years, she and 999 had been transmigrating. Although she had given birth to many children, she wasn’t accustomed to the pain of childbirth. Furthermore, the Su family kept pressuring her, so she exchanged points for a disease package in the system store and pretended to be sick. The Su family then came up with the idea of adopting a child. They feared that a child born from someone of low status wouldn’t be treated well, so they decided to send her sister to the palace. Despite Su Ning’s less-than-desirable appearance, she should at least be able to bear His Majesty’s child and have the child adopt her name. It seemed like a solid plan, considering it usually takes decades to reach a love value of 100.

Relying on His Majesty’s love value of 60 for her, Su Fei had shed tears for her sister in front of him for a few days, pleading for him to bring Su Ning into the palace. Eventually, Xuan Yuan agreed.

However, as Su Fei observed Xuan Yuan’s attitude towards Su Ning and thought about the sudden drop in his love value, she couldn’t help but wonder if…

“Sister, sister, you’re alright!” Su Ning trotted toward Su Fei, narrowly avoiding Xuan Yuan’s attempt to embrace her waist. Holding onto Su Fei’s arm, she enacted a scene of sisterly affection. “I haven’t seen you in so long. Ning’er has missed you.”

【999: Love value dropping: -5 love value, current love value = 0】

“I didn’t expect Xuan Yuan to actually like my sister and fall in love at first sight?! I was too careless,” Su Fei thought to herself.

Taking advantage of the situation, Su Fei also hugged Su Ning’s hand, seemingly apologetic, and said, “Sister, I’m so sorry for disturbing you and His Majesty’s rest.”

Su Ning shook her head. “Sister’s well-being is the most important thing! It’s already late. It’s time for you to rest. Let Ning’er help you sleep tonight!”

Before Su Fei could reply, Xuan Yuan spoke first.

“Nonsense!” His cold eyes swept across Su Fei with a warning, his gaze fixed on Su Ning. “Did I accept you into the palace to serve your sister?”

“Your Majesty…”

【999: Love value is 0, favorability level is dropping: -30, current favorability = 70】

Su Fei felt dizzy for a moment. How could she, who had always been cunning, find herself in such an angry situation? No, she wouldn’t leave unless she exposed Su Ning’s innocent appearance!

If Su Ning knew of Su Fei’s thoughts, she would certainly feel wronged.

In truth, Su Ning was actually frightened of the emperor. She had assumed that as the emperor, Xuan Yuan would be restrained and disciplined, so she flirted confidently. But this ruthless person wished to tear her apart and consume her without any reservations. If she let him continue as he pleased, she believed she would be inching closer to death. Right now, her legs were still trembling!

That’s why she tried her best to stick close to Su Fei. But now, Su Ning didn’t dare to insist on staying.

…

As expected, as soon as she entered the room, the door was closed, and he hugged her waist and carried her toward the dragon bed.

Su Ning wanted to ask him, “Have you never seen a woman in your eight lifetimes?”

…

Early the next morning, Su Ning, who had slept until the afternoon, felt as though her bones were about to fall apart. She was the only one in the bed. Fortunately, her body had been cleaned, the sheets and quilts changed, and a white quilt now covered her.

Rubbing her forehead, Su Ning felt it was necessary to complete the task quickly.

“444, is the glass mirror in the room?”

【444: The glass mirror is located in the palace hall outside. The host must never steal it. It can only be given or sold to you by the owner before it can be recycled to the system store.】

“Alright, got it. Oh, that’s right, Xuan Yuan will be coming soon.”

【444: He’s coming right now. Hehe, come on, host! Do your best!】

Su Ning lifted the quilt, stood up on the edge of the bed, and the maid guarding the door immediately walked in to support her.

“Madam, are you planning to return?”

“No hurry, no hurry.” Su Ning smiled lightly. “Help me to the door. I’ll wait for His Majesty to come back.”

Contempt flashed in the eyes of the palace maid. There were many people serving His Majesty, so Su Ning shouldn’t think too highly of herself.

The palace maid slowly helped her to the door of the palace hall. Su Ning looked at the glass mirror hanging in the center of the door plaque. The mirror was quite small, and its edges were engraved with complex patterns that didn’t match the large characters on the door plaque. It was hung on the door plaque of the emperor’s bedroom, indicating its relative importance. It seemed she would have to behave better in order to obtain the mirror…

Before Xuan Yuan entered, he noticed her standing at the door from a distance, seemingly captivated by the words on the mirror. Xiao Zhuozi decided not to announce his presence and approached quietly.

“What is it?”

Su Ning turned her head and, upon seeing him, her eyes gradually filled with surprise. She let go of the maid’s hand and rushed toward him.

“Your Majesty, you’re back!”

Xuan Yuan was filled with indescribable excitement.

Though his face remained stern, he felt content in his heart. The more he looked at her, the more he liked her. How could such a wonderful person exist?

“Do you like the words on it?” he asked. “I wrote them, but if you like them, you can write a few yourself, and I’ll keep them.”

“Yes,” Su Ning casually nodded, curious. “Your Majesty, why is the mirror there? Does it serve a special purpose?”

“Mirror?” Xuan Yuan glanced at the mirror and replied, “It’s a tribute from the Western Regions. Its purpose is to ward off evil spirits.”

“Wow!” Su Ning exclaimed. “No wonder it looks so mysterious. The patterns on it are beautiful, and the mirror’s surface is clear. It would be great if it could be used as a dressing mirror!”

“You like it?”

Su Ning nodded eagerly, anticipating his next words.

“Alright,” Xuan Yuan responded casually. He then turned to the palace maid standing beside Su Ning. “Prepare the food.”

Su Ning was taken aback. She had clearly shown her interest in the mirror. How could he not understand what she meant? Your Majesty, you can’t be so stingy!

…

Su Ning had initially planned to express her disappointment by refusing to eat, so that Xuan Yuan, who ignored her desires, could feel her disappointment. However, when the dishes were served, she couldn’t go through with it. Oh well, I’ll have to think of another way.

…

As Xuan Yuan busied himself with state affairs, he assigned Su Ning the task of grinding ink for him.

As the sky gradually darkened, Su Ning’s anxiety grew. I can’t stay here tonight. My waist is still hurting!

…

“Your Majesty, the bath is ready,” Xiao Zhuozi respectfully informed him.

“Okay,” Xuan Yuan nodded.

“Your Majesty, this concubine will take her leave, so as not to disturb Your Majesty’s rest,” Su Ning said, bowing her head and avoiding eye contact.

The atmosphere seemed to freeze. Xiao Zhuozi dared not make a sound, but inwardly complained, Is this concubine foolish!?