Quick Transmigration: Playing the Role of a Devoted Tool

There's nothing to pack in the Cold Palace, but the Crown Prince's Palace has everything.

Qi Ran followed the group and left the cold palace.

The Crown Prince's Palace is very large, consisting of three courtyards.

The first courtyard contains east and west wing rooms, which served as duty rooms for guards and eunuchs, and also as places where the crown prince handled official business and received his subordinates.

The main hall of the second courtyard, namely the Crown Prince's Hall, is located here. There is a platform in front of the hall, and the side halls on both sides are studies, where the Grand Tutor taught the Crown Prince, and also the core space for the Crown Prince to study and discuss matters.

The third courtyard contains the rear hall and sleeping quarters, with the residences of the Crown Princess and concubines on both sides, as well as living rooms such as warm pavilions and small kitchens. It is the Crown Prince's private living space, and outsiders are not allowed to enter at will.

But the crown prince has no concubine yet.

To show his sincerity, Gu Wensi gave Gu Qing the west wing of the second courtyard to live in.

Qi Ran followed them into the main room of the west wing.

The main room of the west wing was a spacious room used as a study or living room. It had pear wood tables and chairs, covered with gray-blue cushions, and hung some calligraphy and paintings by literati on the walls. It was much better than the Cold Palace.

Moreover, it's warm here, the charcoal fire is burning well, and you can feel the heat as soon as you come in.

The main house has two side rooms on each side.

One of the rooms was a small kitchen with a stove, several food boxes, and a water tank, used to warm wine, heat snacks, and brew tea to meet daily simple meal needs.

The other side room was where Qi Ran lived.

"Is Ninth Brother satisfied?" Gu Wensi asked with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Qing lowered his posture and showed his sincerity.

The eunuchs and maids were still bringing things in, mostly warm quilts and clothes, as well as ornaments.

"They'll be done in a while, Ninth Brother, come on, let's go to my study." Gu Wensi warmly pulled him to the east wing across the street.

That's the study, where Gu Wensi usually reads.

Qi Ran didn't follow. He wanted to stay in the main room of the West Hall to make up Gu Qing's bed and wait until everything was settled before it was time for dinner.

The food at the Crown Prince's palace was very good; Gu Qing and Gu Wensi ate together.

As he emerged from the Crown Prince's inner courtyard, he saw the guards at the entrance to the West Palace Master's residence. Somewhat annoyed, he pulled the guards inside and closed the door.

"Why didn't you wait inside?"

"This servant will definitely wait for Your Highness in the room next time," Qi Ran replied, bowing.

Seeing his obsequious manner, Gu Qing felt little happy.

Now that their lives are better, he no longer has an excuse to leave Qi Ran behind for comfort.

Qi Ran prepared hot water for Gu Qing to wash up, then turned off the light and fell asleep on the footstool by the bed.

With thick cushions under her feet, Qi Ran wasn't cold even though she was covered with a blanket. But Gu Qing felt uneasy and wanted to call Qi Ran up, but he stopped himself from doing so.

The more he cares about Qi Ran, the more people will notice her in the future.

If one day I offend too many people, will they turn on me?

No.

Gu Qing held back.

Qi Ran was the only servant his mother left him, brought from her family, and his only remaining attachment.

He couldn't lose Qi Ran.

The soft sighs were particularly clear in the wind and snow. Qi Ran, who was not asleep, listened to the tossing and turning upstairs and asked with concern, "Your Highness, are you having trouble sleeping?"

"Hmm," Gu Qing mumbled.

"I'll go make His Highness a cup of calming tea." Qi Ran was about to get up when Gu Qing stopped her.

"No need, it's too cold in the middle of the night, you should go to sleep." Gu Qing didn't want to bother Qi Ran.

Starting a fire and boiling water is too much trouble.

"Does Your Highness want to hear a story? This servant will tell Your Highness a story," Qi Ran asked.

"it is good."

Qi Ran's voice was gentle, like a stream formed by melting snow in early spring, with a soft, sweet ending tone unique to young people, which was comforting to listen to.

He speaks slowly, his words flowing gently as if soaked in warm water, without a trace of sharpness.

"Later, the immortal died, and Wushan lost its mountain god."

Qi Ran's voice trailed off slightly, like an icicle hanging from the eaves—it looked cool, but felt warm to the touch.

Gu Qing loved Qi Ran's voice the most. He fell asleep without realizing it, and the unease in his heart also dissipated, leaving only the boy's soft voice accompanying him into his dream.

Early in the morning, Shu Jing came to the palace to accompany the Crown Prince in his lessons.

As soon as I stepped into the second courtyard, I saw a familiar figure at the entrance of the side room of the main hall on the west side.

It was still early, so he didn't rush to the main hall. Instead, he turned and walked to the kitchen in the west hall, where he saw the young man boiling water to make tea. He watched for a while.

As the aroma of tea filled the air, Shu Jing coughed, and Qi Ran noticed the boy at the door. He was a few years older than Qi Ran, but not much older, around sixteen or seventeen years old.

"Who is this young master?" Qi Ran asked, bowing.

"Shu Jing, the Crown Prince's study companion, your tea smells wonderful. May I have a cup?" Shu Jing smiled.

He was handsome, with a gentle and approachable appearance. Qi Ran naturally wouldn't refuse, so she gave him a cup before taking the tea tray to the main room for Gu Qing.

Shu Jing drank the tea, smiled as he held the cup, and then tucked it into his pocket.

He was getting numb from looking at the system so much.

[Host, can you stop being so lewd? You're here to seduce Gu Qing, not some random random guy.]

Shu Jing went to the main hall. The Crown Prince had not yet arrived. He casually picked up a book and sat down, but his gaze fell on the main room on the west side through the half-open window.

"System, isn't he cute? So soft and squishy, ​​I really want to hug him and give him a kiss."

[Even if he's good-looking, he's just a passerby. He won't help your mission at all. Don't mess it up. Focus on winning over Gu Qing. Once you reach the required affection level, we'll leave.]

"I know, I know." Shu Jing nodded, two shallow dimples appearing at the corners of her lips beneath her gentle eyebrows.

Shu Jing is a mission taker whose mission is to conquer targets in various worlds, acquire their affection points, and then leave.

He had been to many places in the world and met many outstanding, handsome or beautiful people, but the only one who could catch his attention and make him feel good was probably that boy.

Sometimes people are just strange; they might inexplicably show a certain level of concern for someone.

Shu Jing inquired and learned that the boy's name was Qi Ran, he was thirteen years old, and he was a servant brought into the palace by Gu Qing's mother.

He was a gentle and refined young man, with a soft and unassuming nature, never competing or vying for anything, and with a low profile.

When Gu Qing's mother was executed, the emperor unexpectedly saw Qi Ran. He felt it would be a pity to kill her, so he kept her and gave her to Gu Qing as a servant.

Inside the main house on the west side, the charcoal fire was burning brightly, making the room warm and cozy.

Gu Qing sat by the window reading a book, while Qi Ran ground ink for him. The master and servant were quiet and as usual, until the curtain was lifted and two figures entered one after the other.

Qi Ran hurriedly got off the bed and bowed, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Young Master Shu."

Gu Qing also bowed and said respectfully, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Shu Jingchao bowed to Gu Qing and smiled gently, "Your subject greets Your Highness the Ninth Prince."

Since he didn't know Shu Jing, Gu Qing didn't say much.

Gu Wensi gestured for Gu Qing to sit down and introduced his companion, "This is Shu Jing, my companion. Ninth Brother, please don't stand on ceremony."

Qi Ran served tea and waited quietly behind Gu Qing, ready to be ordered around.

The prince's servants were also waiting nearby.