But Yun Shu had already disappeared out of his sight by then.
'What was I thinking?'
"We'll perhaps meet someday again, until then, be careful..." Bai Yunxian muttered as he stared towards the road Yun Shu headed in to.
Bai Yunxian felt confused by his own thoughts as he nodded his head and cleared his thoughts, then he turned around and left.
At the same time, Yun Mansion, Lingzhi courtyard.
"Whew...! Finally, the mission is considered complete, isn't it? System? You can send me back to my timeline."
Yun Shu stretched her hands and bent her body, finally lazing around and taking rest in her courtyard.
"The mission is still in progress, host. You need to complete the 5% by dying. Only After you die can the mission be marked as completed." Chen Yi sounded a little guilty but also a little sad at the same time as he announced the reminder.
"Huh, why? Didn't I already save the ML from the grasp of the Crown prince?"
"That's right, I inquired about the main system for this reason. And he said that it was for the sake of a tragedy ending set up in the game. One of the important characters must die for the trajectory. I can't help you with this, host. I apologize."
"..."
Yun Shu remained silent as she fell into a deep thought.
'As expected, no one will give up their lives willingly like the system wants to, I...'
Chen Yi thought as he saw the troubled expression on Yun Shu's face.
No matter how much one loves another person, they can never give up their life again and again. Why do that? Dying is something painful, and it's natural to be afraid of this.
"Alright."
Chen Yi felt as if he got bitten on the back of his head as he looked at Yun Shu in disbelief.
"Isn't it just dying a few more times? I'm noy afraid."
Sincerely, who would be afraid of dying when they could even cross over dimensions for only one man?
"A-are you sure you want to do this, host?" Chen Yi was shocked by her declaration. As a system, he couldn't identify human emotions, but he knew that it was something grave to accept death with such a calm demeanor.
"I'm pretty sure, I already died once before. So it doesn't really matter anymore." Yun Shu nodded her head as she already made the decision.
The moment the words fell, Ah'Luo barged inside the room with an anxious face as she shouted out loudly, "Young Master! T-the people from civil affairs came, they are looking for you!"
"I know, I'm coming." Yun Shu was pretty calm compared to the maids' anxiety as she stood up and dragged her body out of the room, heading towards the main door with small but steady steps.
"I hereby, call upon the Lord of Xi state, Yun Shu, to receive the Imperial Edict!"
Since the eunuch was involved, it means that His Majesty is also aware of the things that happened within the imperial palace.
But father Yun wasn't convinced about all this as he asked the eunuch, "Why would His Majesty call for Shu'er with an imperial edict? Did something happen at the palace?"
"What has happened, Lord Yun himself knows very well. I can't assist you with further answers, Lord. Please call the lord and ask him to come with me."
The Yun brothers glanced towards each other communicating through their eyes. If needed, they were ready to start a fight at any time.
"No need, I'm here."
"Shu'er!"
The concern in their eyes was genuine, however, Yun Shu gave off a subtle smile as she nodded her hand.
'Don't do anything.'
"Thanks for coming all the way here, Eunuch Chen. I won't make you late anymore. Let's go."
Yun Shu's calm demeanor surprised him. This kid was a role model within the imperial city for his modesty. But now, because of a woman, no, to be more precise, it's actually the fault of the Crown Prince, that mad guy, that this fine gentleman was going to get executed at any moment.
Even so, Eunuch Chen couldn't stop his admiration for him.
The handcuffs they bought weren't needed, as Yun Shu obediently followed them. Though it was from the palace, for the first time in his life, Eunuch Chen refused to follow through.
This young gentleman didn't deserve this handcuff.
Even if Eunuch Chen didn't make Yun Shu wire a handcuff, well, she wasn't able to avoid the interrogation room torture.
Two days later,
Yun Si walked down the stairs, all the way till the underground cellar. The room had a ghastly, pungent smell which made him cover his nose immediately.
It was from the burning flesh from Yun Shu's body, right now, she was in a state that couldn't be seen still. If any sane person were to take a glance at her would faint immediately or go insane.
However, it was a good thing that Yun Si was someone half a madman, things like this wouldn't budge him normally, though, he was astonished to see Yun Shu's determination.
"You are still alive, brother. Guess I have to admit, you are indeed a tough nut to crack huh, you wouldn't tell me where you hid him."
"Tsk."
Yun Shu only clicked her tongue as she looked away, she didn't bother to reply to him.
"You!" Yun Si was enraged at her indifferent attitude as he almost punched her, but took his hand away.
"Huh, weren't you very passive before? You didn't have any interest in anything in this world, what did he do to pick up your interest? To the extent that you put your life on the line just for her."
"..."
There was no answer from Yun Shu as she lowered her head, both her hands were hung from the ceiling with chains, which also locked her feet and a collar around her throat.
She couldn't take him down with all this binding her even if she wanted to, so she silently endured everything.