novelraw Chapter 735 - 735 735 Exchange of Identities
Chapter 735 - 735 735 Exchange of Identities
735: Chapter 735: Exchange of Identities 735: Chapter 735: Exchange of Identities Gu Fan looked perplexed and asked, “Who is he?”
Neither Lin Xi nor Qian Ye answered his question, yet the glint in Lin Xi’s eyes deepened Gu Fan’s confusion.
He had the feeling that this ‘he’ Lin Xi referred to was no ordinary individual.
Just then, the space-time door opened once more.
Gu Fan glanced back at Lin Xi, a touch of worry on his face.
“It’s okay, I can handle it.” Lin Xi reassured him with a smile.
With a meaningful glance towards Qian Ye, she conveyed her wish for Gu Fan to keep an eye on him.
Gu Fan readily understood Lin Xi’s intention and said, “I’ll come back for you in a few days.
Take good care of yourself until then.”
“Fine, I’ll take care of myself.” After she finished speaking, Gu Fan and Qian Ye stepped into the space-time tunnel together, and soon disappeared from Lin Xi’s sight.
Lin Xi had a strange and ominous feeling.
She feared the role switch could lead to chaos, much like the saying ‘inviting the deity is easy; sending it away is hard.’
But owing to her agreement with Qian Ye, Lin Xi did not want to mess things up.
So she tried hard to recall her past life, everything from managing the nation, to various behaviors and habits, so as not to expose her disguise.
Deeply inhaling, Lin Xi began playing the role of the empress and stepped into the pool for her bath.
She reveled in the vigorous sensation the spring of life brought her.
Thoroughly relaxed, Lin Xi couldn’t help but let out a deep sigh.
After her bath, a quick clap of her hands summoned the waiting palace maids to help her dress.
Their deference made Lin Xi feel slightly uncomfortable, but there was no other way – she was the empress now.
Once everything was in place, the palace maids stood terrified, their heads bowed, awaiting instructions.
They barely dared to breathe.
Remembering how she behaved in her previous life as the empress, how she used to rebuke the maids, made Lin Xi feel guilty.
But she couldn’t afford to come across as too friendly either, and so she walked out of the room with an emotionless demeanor.
Though this was Lin Xi’s first time acting as the empress, her dignified walk, drawn from her past memory, projected an aura of authority.
Her phoenix-like eyes radiated an intimidating coldness that left no doubt about her identity as the queen.
However, when a guard hurried to her with news, and knelt before her crying, “Your majesty, someone is rebelling,”
“No way!” Lin Xi blurted out, catching the surrounding maids and guards off guard.
Who could have expected these words from their usually stately empress?
Realizing her gaffe, Lin Xi quickly composed herself, “What are you waiting for?
Order the marshal to gather his troops to suppress the rebellion.
Any resistance shall be met with death.”
“Yes!” The guard saluted and turned to leave while Lin Xi tried to recall which rebel this referred to from her past.
Having handled the crisis, Lin Xi was pondering how to live in the ancient era, when she realized she had made a mistake, “Oh my God!
I have no way to charge it.
What am I going to do with my phone?
It’s so boring in ancient times!”
Lin Xi immediately felt disheartened, appearing fatigued.
However, the surrounding maids attributed her exhaustion to the burdens of state affairs.
“Oh yeah, hunting happens to be a recreational activity in ancient times.” Lin Xi’s spirits lifted and she immediately ordered preparations for a hunting expedition.
The maids were further confused, “But Your Majesty, you just returned from hunting and took a bath.
Are you planning to go hunting again?”
“Um…” Lin Xi quickly thought of an excuse, “I don’t feel fulfilled by today’s hunt.
I meant to hunt again tomorrow.
Go prepare my favorite pastries, especially the ones from the imperial kitchen’s chef.”
“Understood!” For some reason, the maids felt something was off with their empress.
Feeling a bit self-conscious, Lin Xi knew she was not the real Qian Ye and might make mistakes.
But she believed her memories from her past and magic could help her maintain control.
As she was wondering how to get through the next few days, another maid came in to report, “Your Majesty, a body has been sent here.
The circumstances around the death are suspicious.
Please take a look.”
On hearing this, Lin Xi’s brow furrowed.
She remembered from Qian Ye’s past that there were several instances of mysterious deaths in their country.
Victims were found with fresh blood drained overnight, causing widespread panic.
With no leads available, Qian Ye once ordered the body to be brought to him for personal examination.
Despite his efforts, the cause remained undisclosed until his reincarnation.
“I didn’t expect to deal with this situation again.” Lin Xi massaged her temples and instructed her subordinates to lead the way, intent on examining the body herself.
Actually, there was no need.
Lin Xi remembered the body clearly – pale with deep puncture wounds on the neck, just as if attacked by a vampire bat from the movies.
After examining the body, Lin Xi feigned deep thought when in fact, she had no intention of investigating further.
She didn’t want to complete what was left unfinished in her past life, afraid of tampering with history.
Her subordinates looked at her expectantly, “What do we do next, Your Majesty?”
“Given the circumstances, all incidents occurred at night.
Effective immediately, as the sun sets, the ancient nation of Qian Ye will enforce a curfew.
Other than patrolling soldiers, no one will be allowed outside the residence.” Land Xi’s commanding tone left no room for argument.
Her assertiveness dissolved any lingering doubts people had about her.
Just when Lin Xi was feeling proud of her performance, a sudden appearance of a rat sent the maids into a frenzy.
Lashing out, Lin Xi scolded, “What are you scared of?
It’s just a rat…”
Her commanding gaze and stern tone was perfect, except for those words… Realizing her slip, Lin Xi let out a cold hum, “As my servants, how can you be so timid?
This is unacceptable!”
The maids began to kneel, admitting their fault and seeking another chance.
Lin Xi, naturally, didn’t want to give them a hard time.
She allowed them to rise, sternly warning them not to repeat their mistakes.
Internally, Lin Xi groaned, knowing that maintaining her disguised role was arduous, especially when caught off guard, and that her lapses would only multiply with time.
But most of all, Lin Xi was concerned about Qian Ye’s performance.
She hoped he wouldn’t reveal too much in a fit of anger, or worse – do something he would regret later.
Otherwise, Lin Xi might come back to a world turned upside down when they switch identities again.