494: A system with a lewd smell

Seeing this, Shang Wan Ning felt sweet inside.

She put down her silver chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and instructed the maid: “Go to the Imperial Kitchen Department and have them prepare a late-night snack according to the standard specifications of My usual dinner, and send it to the Secretariat Office.”

The maid replied, “Yes, your servant will go now.”

“Wait,” Shang Wan Ning stopped her and added, “Also add a bowl of Ganoderma Calming Soup, the kind that is simmered over low heat for three full hours. Put some red dates and longans in the soup, and use less sugar.”

“AQi doesn't like things too sweet.”

“Prepare a few kinds of snacks as well—they should be soft and easy to digest. Yam Cake, Lotus Seed Crisp, and the Custard Lava Bun she praised last time.”

She thought for a moment, “Also include a pot of Jasmine Scented Tea. The tea leaves must be harvested before the Qingming Festival this year.”

The maid was stunned, quickly memorizing the instructions, her expression slightly subtle.

This “Love Package”... wasn't it a bit too detailed?

It included Calming Soup and soft snacks, and even specified the tea leaf harvest time. This wasn't sending a late-night snack to the Secretary-General; it was clearly a girlfriend worrying about her Dao Companion harming their health by staying up late.

The maid shuddered, feeling full despite not having eaten the late-night snack herself.

Simply because she had forcibly consumed a meal of PDA.

She ranted internally but dared not show any of it on her face, only respectfully replying, “Your servant has noted it, and will attend to it immediately.”

After speaking, she retreated, carrying the empty tray. Her steps were much quicker than when she arrived, as if she was rushing to escape the area enveloped in an “aura of affection.”

Shang Wan Ning watched the maid's hasty retreating figure, her lips curving slightly.

She thought of AQi's office in the Secretariat Office, where she often stayed until deep into the night. Warm yellow light filtered through the carved window lattices, illuminating her figure hunched over her desk, writing quickly.

She herself was more like a hands-off boss, relying on AQi for everything.

[AQi...]

Always so proper, so thorough.

She restrained her smile, tapping her finger on the desk.

It was time to get down to business.

“Little Four.”

“I'm here, Host.” The electronic voice immediately popped up, with its usual cheerfulness. “The Love Package has been sent out. The maid sister ran like the wind; I guess she was choked by the sweetness.”

Shang Wan Ning raised an eyebrow: “Were you eavesdropping again?”

“How can you call it eavesdropping?” The Little Four light sphere spun around in the System Space. “I'm just concerned about the Host's romantic life. Besides, the Secretary-General works so hard overtime; it's perfectly normal for the Host to show some appreciation.”

“You always have excuses.” Shang Wan Ning was too lazy to argue and changed the subject: “Regarding Zhulong, what new developments does Star have?”

“Yes,” Little Four's tone became excited. “Star just 'casually' mentioned in the chat that there is an ancient ruin on the Ativi Continent where the murals depict a 'Goddess of the Lamp,' whose posture is seven or eight parts similar to Zhulong holding a fan during the live stream last night.”

“Did Zhulong reply?”

“Yes, they did. Although the reply was just two words, 'Interesting,' the response speed was three seconds faster.”

“Moreover, according to background data monitoring, They repeatedly clicked on the description sent by Star and looked at it three times within the next five minutes.”

Shang Wan Ning's eyes flickered slightly.

“Goddess of the Lamp”... the entry point was cleverly chosen.

It both flattered Zhulong and naturally introduced elements with mysterious undertones, like “ruins” and “murals.”

It seems Star has truly mastered the role of the “Great Priest of the Abyss.”

“Tell Star to keep it up,” she instructed. “Next time, they can 'consult' on some 'technical issues' like dating the ruin murals or sensing residual divine power, to see if Zhulong will reveal more.”

“Understood.” Little Four agreed, and data streams began sending out instructions.

Just two seconds after quieting down, she let out another “Eh,” and a pink bubble effect flashed across the surface of the light sphere.

“Host, Host, major gossip, freshly baked and piping hot.”

Shang Wan Ning picked up her teacup: “Speak.”

“As soon as Mengmeng left the Jiaotai Palace, she immediately used her phone to contact her girlfriend, Qiu Yanhui, to book a room at the flower of the other shore Couples Resort Hotel!”

Little Four's electronic voice rose, filled with intense excitement.

“I took a screenshot of the chat log. Mengmeng sent: 'Yanyan darling, I'm out of seclusion, His Majesty gave me leave. flower of the other shore Hotel, the top floor suite that has a panoramic view of Yin Street Avenue, I booked it for three days. [Lust][Lust][Lust]'”

“Qiu Yanhui replied instantly: 'Aren't you tired right after coming out of seclusion? [Doubt]'”

“Mengmeng: 'Tired? No way! Thinking about you gives me energy! These past few years in seclusion, I was staring at the stone wall every day, and all I could think about was you [Wry][Wry]'”

“Qiu Yanhui: '...Smooth talker. [Eye roll]'”

“Mengmeng: 'Not smooth, just the truth. I even brought the new treasure His Majesty bestowed upon me, the Heart of the Earth Vein. It's warm and feels so comfortable against the skin. I want you to feel it too~ [Smirk]'”

“Qiu Yanhui: 'Who wants to touch your rock [Blush]'”

“Mengmeng: 'Then touching something else is fine too [Drool] Oh, right, I specifically asked the hotel to prepare a couple's petal bath using your favorite Manjusaka Essential Oil~'”

“Qiu Yanhui: '...You really are... Fine, fine, you book it. Remember to bring a change of clothes; don't show up wearing those dirty robes from seclusion again. [Disdain]'”

“Mengmeng: 'I promise to be fragrant, washed clean, and waiting for you. [Love Beam][Spinning]'”

Little Four's imitation was spot-on; the light sphere almost twisted into a pretzel, and it automatically added a “hehehe” perverted laugh.

“Pfft—”

Shang Wan Ning nearly spat out a mouthful of tea.

She put down the teacup, wiped her mouth, and was speechless.

“Little Four, can you stop being so perverted? It's normal for a couple who hasn't seen each other in years to have some fun.”

“Although My desire for control is strong, I do not wish to know My subordinates' private affairs.”

“How is this privacy?” Little Four retorted righteously. “This is the Netherworld headline. Marshal Niu spent years in seclusion, and the first thing she does upon leaving isn't going home, but rushing straight to a couples' hotel.”

“The popularity of this would generate a hundred thousand replies on a forum.”

“How dare you!”

Shang Wan Ning glared at the void. “Mengmeng might be thick-skinned, but her partner cares about her reputation. If this gets out, do you believe Qiu Yanhui could come after you with a rocket launcher?”

The Little Four light sphere shrank: “I was just talking, I didn't actually post it.”

“Talking about it isn't allowed either.” Shang Wan Ning rubbed her forehead. “Stay out of that couple's business. If you gossip again, your Data Snacks will be completely deducted next month.”

“Don't, Host!” Little Four immediately cowered. “I won't talk about it. I'll shut up and go monitor Star and Zhulong's chat logs right now, guaranteeing not a single word is missed.”

The surface of the light sphere flickered twice, then obediently retreated to a corner of the System Space.

Shang Wan Ning shook her head and picked up her teacup again.

She wasn't truly angry, though.

Given Niu Mengmeng's personality, this behavior was not surprising at all. Beneath the exterior of a 'king kong barbie' lay a passionate and straightforward romance-minded heart.

After years in seclusion, she was probably stifled.

Qiu Yanhui, that girl, appears cold on the surface, but she is actually very doting towards Mengmeng. Otherwise, she wouldn't indulge her antics like this.

It was quite nice.

These Yin Gods and Ghost Messengers of the Underworld live long lives, and their days are inevitably dull. Having a confidant accompany them, being a little rowdy and lively, adds a bit of human warmth to the Netherworld.

She wasn't some witch who broke up lovers like Gargamel.