Gu Shengyin came to her senses and realized she was lying on a soft couch.
She sat up and glanced casually around her.
This was a palace, and every decorative item was a rare treasure.
Luxuriant and unparalleled opulence, that was Gu Shengyin’s assessment.
The palace of Crown Prince Huang Changge.
Just by the look of this side hall, it was clear that the Phoenix Emperor’s favoritism toward his eldest daughter was indeed substantial.
She was currently under house arrest in the palace, after having been "reported" by Shi Qingyi, leading to the Phoenix Emperor’s furious reaction.
At this time, the Phoenix Emperor still had expectations for this daughter. He had always trained Huang Changge as his successor; the dynasty would eventually be hers—he couldn’t believe that his eldest daughter would do something so foolish.
Even though Gu Shengyin was confined, no one dared to skimp on the entitlements due to the Crown Prince.
Huang Changge stood up; she was barefoot, the floor covered in a thick layer of soft, comfortable lambswool from the western regions that had been presented as tribute.
Estimating the time, it seemed that Huang Mingge should be coming soon to flaunt herself.
"System, extract a random world ability," Gu Shengyin spoke out.
The system flashed a white light, "As you wish, host."
"The dark energy of the Blood Clan?" Gu Shengyin was not that pleased because...
"Can I use the Blood Clan’s Dark Magic?" she cautiously asked.
"You cannot, host, it’s beyond the scope of this world’s martial power."
Gu Shengyin: Having become familiar with the system’s tricks, I knew things couldn’t be that simple.
The system continued, "However, host, you can still carry some Blood Clan traits, such as rapid wound healing. The Blood Clan Queen’s ’Seduction’ can also be used, though its effectiveness will be limited; it can’t be so contrary to heaven’s way."
In other words, it must stay within what a "person" could possess.
Better than nothing, Gu Shengyin nodded her head.
Huang Mingge was about to come over; she had to think carefully about how to deal with this dear sister.
Three days later, Huang Mingge arrived as expected.
Walking through the Qinghuang Palace, which symbolized the status of the Crown Prince, Huang Mingge’s heart was filled with relentless dissatisfaction.
Even though there was conclusive evidence of Huang Changge’s intentions against the Imperial Mother, she had merely been put under house arrest, and she was even allowed to reside in the Qinghuang Palace, a symbol of identity and status.
Imperial Mother, you truly are, excessively biased!
She lowered her eyes, hiding the unrest within them, and walked towards the great hall.
Pushing open the doors of the hall, she saw Huang Changge, who was supposed to be confined, casually arranging flowers in a vase at her desk, and Huang Mingge felt a surge of anger that she could barely suppress.
Because she was under house arrest, Huang Changge was dressed very leisurely.
She wasn’t wearing the fiery Phoenix Robe that symbolized her status as Crown Prince, but just draped herself with a plain white cloak.
There were no complex and luxurious ornaments on her body, and even her long hair was just loosely tied up with a simple silver-white ribbon.
Huang Mingge had never seen this side of Huang Changge.
Her impression of her sister was forever of one clad in robes that signified the status of Crown Prince—magnificent and commanding.
In her heart, she always felt that anyone could exhibit the noble demeanor of the Imperial Family by wearing that set of Phoenix Robes. The unparalleled charisma that Huang Changge was so praised for was just set off by the most honorable attire.
But Huang Changge proved to her with facts that some people don’t need clothes to stand out.