reborn as a system

Raas chapter 6

Qin Mo gently stroked him, "Will you die?"

"Of course not! Although we're bound by the contract, we only need to cooperate with each other in a sort of joint relationship. Our lives aren't connected like that," he explained.

"Then what are you worried about?"

"But if you die, then I have to wait another five hundred years to meet my next host. Five hundred years! I'll suffocate!" Shi Qing quickly let the truth spill out of his mouth, and then instantly regretted it...why did he admit to it so quickly? It was such a good chance to make a good impression and he wasted it. He should have shown that he had the feelings of a saint, even caring for a psychopath. He could have shown Qin Mo that he was a good person who would care about the life and death of others, and then taken the opportunity to guide him towards a more positive life and good deeds!

It is a pity that water, once spilled, cannot be cleaned up again.

However, contrary to the expectations of Shi Qing, Qin Mo seemed very satisfied with his answer—his mouth actually curved into a pleasing arc...

Shi Qing did not understand what could have made him so happy, but happy was always better than angry. The most important thing was that Qin Mo had finally stopped flipping through that damn herbal medicine text!

He held the jade pendant in one hand, closed the book, stood up, and said calmly, "Rest assured, you will not be suffocated."

Shi Qing: ...You always focus on the wrong thing!

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BLUE JADE PALACE

Chiffon curtains fluttered lightly in the breeze, and a feminine aroma wafted through a room that contained a meticulously carved dressing table that was bestrewn with exquisite jewelry. Sitting on top was a crystal clear bronze-framed mirror that was currently reflecting a beautiful face with almond eyes, red lips, and a bright and friendly look. However, a closer look at the corners of the eyes revealed the presence of fine lines, and exposed the signs of advancing years.

Imperial Concubine Li stared, unblinkingly, at the mirror. She slowly reached up and pushed her hand against it, but no matter how much she pushes against the mirror, she cannot wipe the wrinkles on her face smooth.

She was now 37 years old. No matter how well she maintained herself, she could no longer compare to 17-18 year old girls. The luster of her skin was worsening, and the colour was also growing dull. In recent days, a few fine lines had begun to stubbornly take root in the corners of her eyes, and she was finding it difficult to endure.

Especially in the recent past, the Emperor had not come to the Blue Jade Palace. It was beginning to cause her concern, and the feeling grew like an unstoppable fire within until it exploded out, "Maid! Where the hell are you?"

Her palace maid, Yuxiang, who had been waiting outside the room, hurriedly opened the bead curtain, took one small step inside, and then bowed respectfully, "Mistress, do you require assistance with dressing and makeup?"

Concubine Li looked at her through one eye and then grumpily replied, "No kidding!"

Yuxiang approached submissively, and began adjusting her hair with deft movements. She has been taking care of Concubine Li for many years, so she naturally knows all of her preferences. She carefully coated her eyelids with powder, and then pulled back her hair elegantly—everything was good. When she was done, Concubine Li finally relaxed her knit brows, and revealed a look of satisfaction.

However, because of her nonchalant smile, the wrinkles in the corners of her eyes appeared again, and Concubine Li immediately showed a hostile face.