After swapping bodies with the princess, this prince slaughtered his way through the court and becam

"What?!"

Marquis Xuanwei, who had originally turned away in a huff, returned with a look of anxiety on his face.

Although he always seemed to dislike Ren Jingxing, the Marquis of Xuanwei would be extremely anxious whenever Ren Jingxing got into trouble.

The blisters on the corners of Marquis Xuanwei's mouth said it all.

Wei Xinyan sensed the two people's concern for the original owner of this body. After hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke:

"Father, Mother, I'm alright..."

With his skill in navigating the treacherous waters of the inner palace, Wei Xinyan managed to appease the Marquis of Xuanwei and his wife.

The couple felt that their son was acting strangely today; he was much more polite than usual. They figured he must have bumped his head and hadn't recovered yet.

Lady Xuanwei held Wei Xinyan's hand, looking distressed, and said:

"Son, so be it if Liu Ruyin broke off the engagement. There are plenty of good women in the world, we don't need another one. Don't climb the roof for her anymore."

Your father asked someone to find you a minor official position in the palace.

"You must be diligent and cautious, working tirelessly day and night. This noble household will depend on you to uphold its honor."

Seeing the concern in Lady Xuanwei's eyes, a warmth rose in Wei Xinyan's heart.

This was the kind of maternal love she had never experienced during her more than ten years of struggling to survive in the palace.

Wei Xinyan pursed her lips and said:

"Mother, don't worry, I will definitely support our family in the future."

Wei Xinyan's simple words brought tears to the lady's eyes.

She hugged Wei Xinyan tightly, crying as she said:

"My son has finally grown up!"

After the Marquis of Xuanwei and his wife left, a maid with an oval face and wearing pink clothes entered the bedroom carrying clothes.

"Young Master, Yue'er will help you get up and wash!"

Wei Xinyan was about to lift the blanket, but then quickly stopped herself.

Because Ren Jingxing had transmigrated yesterday, he wore only a pair of shorts to bed last night, following his habits from his previous life!

Wei Xinyan usually had Zhu'er help her get up, but now that she was a man and dressed so scantily, how could she let a maid serve her?

Wei Xinyan immediately tightened her face and said seriously:

"You can go out now. I'll get up by myself today."

Upon hearing this, the maid Yue'er first looked confused, then revealed a wronged expression:

"Young Master, I used to serve you when you got up and washed. Did I do something wrong? Please punish me, don't be disgusted with me..."

Seeing the grievance in Yue'er's eyes, Wei Xinyan felt a pang of pity, but still hardened her heart and said:

"I'm not feeling well today. I'll let you serve me when I feel better."

"Okay, I'll leave the clothes here."

After Yue'er left the room, Wei Xinyan stood in front of the bronze mirror and looked at herself.

The boy in the mirror had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with clear and bright features. Although he had a wicked and dissolute air about him, his heroic spirit was undeniable.

Further down, although his body wasn't particularly muscular, his muscle definition was clear, and there were traces of muscle in his chest and abdomen.

Further down...

Wei Xinyan blushed as she looked at him; it was the first time she had ever seen a man's body.

Thinking of this, Wei Xinyan suddenly froze, and then panicked a little.

If Yue'er isn't allowed to serve him, then wouldn't she have to serve this man's body and get dressed herself?

Although she was currently in control of the body, for a princess who had lived in the palace for a long time, dressing a man was still too exciting.

With his eyes closed, Wei Xinyan hurriedly dressed, then, covered in sweat, asked Yue'er to come in and help him wash up.

When Yue'er placed the water on the shelf, she saw that Wei Xinyan was covered in sweat, so she naturally took out her handkerchief and wiped his sweat.

She not only wiped the sweat from her forehead, but also reached inside Wei Xinyan's clothes to wipe the sweat off his chest, abdomen, and back.

The fabric and the maid's hands rubbed against Wei Xinyan's skin alternately, giving her goosebumps.

Especially when she remembered that she had become a man, she felt even more shy:

"Do you usually wipe my sweat like this? You even clean my private parts so thoroughly?"

The maid, Yue'er, tilted her head slightly, looking adorably bewildered.

"Yes, Yue'er is the young master's personal maid. Others might want to wipe him but don't even have the chance! The young master is acting so strangely today..."

Wei Xinyan's face flushed red.

My past self was indeed a spoiled brat! A lecherous scoundrel!

"From now on, I can wipe my sweat and get up by myself."

Yue'er was stunned at first, then her face turned pale and tears welled up in her eyes:

"Why, young master? Don't you want Yue'er anymore?"

Wei Xinyan quickly explained that he just felt that men and women should not be too close, and that he should still help with washing and laundry.

Although Yue'er accepted Wei Xinyan's explanation, she still pouted, feeling somewhat aggrieved.

As a personal maid, I'm destined to become the young master's concubine, so there's no need for strict separation between men and women!

During the washing up process, Wei Xinyan kept trying to elicit information from him, and that's how he learned about the condition of his body and the current situation in Xuanwei Prefecture.

My name is now Ren Jingxing, and I am the only son of Marquis Xuanwei of the Great Wei.

Ren Jingxing was one of the most notorious playboys in the capital, indulging in drinking, gambling, whoring, and utterly uneducated.

To summarize systematically, it means that we haven't done anything useful, but we haven't missed anything useless.

Ren Jingxing encountered Liu Ruyin at the brothel, and the two got into an argument, during which Ren Jingxing almost demolished the brothel.

The next day, Liu Ruyin came alone and forcefully broke off the engagement.

Although the Liu family came to apologize with gifts that very evening, they did not mention the marriage.

Xuanwei Prefecture thus became a laughing stock.

Moreover, life in Xuanwei Prefecture was getting worse day by day.

Because the emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty valued civil officials over military ones, and because there had been no war for a long time, Xun Gui found it difficult to make contributions.

Although the title of Marquis Xuanwei was passed down, his official rank became increasingly lower.

By now, the Marquis of Xuanwei no longer holds any real official position. To maintain the livelihood of the Marquis's mansion, he can only rely on his estates, and he has even dismissed many of his servants.

To avoid being kicked out of the court in the future, Ren Jingxing's father specially asked someone to find an official position for Ren Jingxing.

Salary is secondary; the main goal is for Ren Jingxing to build connections during his tenure.

Upon learning that the Marquis's mansion was now just an empty shell, Wei Xinyan couldn't help but recall his wife's concerned, tearful eyes and the blisters on the Marquis's lips.

That was the family affection she longed for.

She thought to herself:

Although I don't know if I'll ever be able to go back...

However, Father, Mother, your child will definitely find a way to restore the glory of the Marquis's mansion!

After washing up, Wei Xinyan went to eat under Yue'er's guidance. As they passed the guest room, they heard disdainful laughter and the humble pleading of Marquis Xuanwei coming from inside.

"Hehe, Lord Ren, the position of the Secretary of the Five Military Commands' Office requires a scholar."

Either the young marquis must have attended the Imperial Academy, or he must have passed the imperial examinations; otherwise, I have no way to arrange it!

The Marquis of Xuanwei's somewhat humble voice came through:

"But, Lord Zhu, didn't you say before that experience wasn't an important official position, and that official rank wasn't necessary? And that hundred taels of silver I gave you before..."

"My lord, stop! Because of your son's experience, I didn't even get one hundred taels of silver, and I even lost two hundred taels of silver!"

I have even offended Vice Minister Liu. If you ask me, you would be better off sending the young marquis to the Imperial Academy, or else to take the imperial examination and obtain official rank!

Otherwise, there's no point in discussing anything!

"Thank you very much, Lord Zhu. The two hundred taels of silver you invested will be sent to your residence shortly."

A moment later, a fat civil official walked out of the door. After seeing Wei Xinyan, he shook his head disdainfully and left.

The moon muttered to itself from the side:

"A mere civil official, he doesn't even know to bow to the young master!"

Wei Xinyan stood to the side, watching Lord Zhu's departing figure, her fists clenched tightly.

Looking back into the room, Marquis Xuanwei sat there with a worried expression, looking old and frail.

Wei Xinyan clenched his fists, walked into the guest room, and said in a deep voice, word by word:

"Father, I want to take the imperial examination and obtain official rank!"

Marquis Xuanwei stared for a moment, then finally sighed:

"It's because Dad is useless..."

The entire manor felt that the young master had grown up, and even the meals became much more lavish.

Roast chicken, roast duck, pork knuckle, tofu, vegetables, and fish soup—all are delicious and visually appealing.

Although Wei Xinyan was once a princess, she rarely ate meat, let alone such a sumptuous meal.

The Marquis ate with a smile on his face, while his wife kept putting food on Wei Xinyan's plate.

Perhaps due to physical factors, Wei Xinyan ate three bowls of rice in a row, which made the Marquis of Xuanwei and his wife feel even more that their son had really grown up and was no longer picky about food!

After dinner, Wei Xinyan went to the study of the Marquis of Xuanwei's residence.

Looking at the dazzling array of books, none of which had been touched, Wei Xinyan couldn't help but sigh.

With such a treasure trove, Ren Jingxing is utterly ignorant and incompetent, a complete waste of such a precious resource!

Although Wei Xinyan was an unfavored princess, her favorite thing was reading and writing.

She would practice calligraphy with water while doing laundry at the laundry department.

Sometimes he would find books that only scholars read to study, imagining himself as a poor man from outside the palace, who could turn his life around and hold his head high through the imperial examinations.

Whenever she thinks of this, she studies even harder.

After the imperial examinations ended, she and the female scholars who were in charge of bookkeeping in the palace observed the copied examination papers of the top two scholars who had secretly brought them into the palace, and learned the knowledge and skills contained therein.

It can be said that although she was not as good as those who passed the imperial examinations, she was definitely no worse than those who could not even pass the county-level examinations!

"Jingxing, your father is going to court now. When I return, I will find you a tutor to teach you. This year you can take the county examination!"

Wei Xinyan's understanding of the imperial examination system surpassed that of Xuanwei Marquis. After finding the book, she sat down at the table and read it carefully.

Outside the study, the young maid Yue'er peeked out, secretly watching the young master inside.

The moon blinked its big eyes and murmured to itself:

"Young Master has really changed, though he loves reading even more than before. But I don't know why, he's become distant..."

The maid, Yue'er, was both delighted and a little aggrieved.

Wei Xinyan was so engrossed in reading that he forgot about time and himself.

During this time, his wife also came to check on him. Seeing that Wei Xinyan was studying diligently, she was overjoyed and wept.

Wei Xinyan didn't stop reading until her lower abdomen felt bloated and she needed to go to the toilet.

When she was about to ask Yue'er where the outhouse was, she suddenly realized a problem!

She was a woman, yet she had to relieve herself like a man!

What... what should I do? Should I ask Yue'er for help?

In an instant, Wei Xinyan's face turned blood red, and she was at a loss for what to do.

"Young Master, what's wrong?"

Wei Xinyan squeezed her legs together, her hands constantly rubbing the hem of her clothes, and said in a trembling voice with a hint of resolute despair:

"Take me to the outhouse!"

……

Meanwhile, inside the palace.

The little maid, Zhu'er, was calling out softly towards the outhouse:

"Princess, are you done yet? Why aren't you coming out?"