Potato Tales

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      Chapter 14: The Plan Failed?

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      by Potato As the bait in the Spring Fragrance Garden started to catch interest, Ren Ye was in the Princess Consort's chambers.  Once again, he staggered out, supporting himself against the wall, drenched in sweat.  Dressed only in a pair of pink undergarments, though exhausted, Ren Ye still maintained his professionalism as he asked, “My dear, how was my performance today? Better than yesterday?”  From behind the veil, the Princess Consort’s silhouette was faintly visible. Her…
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      Chapter 13: Fishing for a Traitor

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      by Potato "You startled me," Second Fool said, relaxing as he sheathed his blade, Inviting Moon, and sat back down. "Your Highness, what plan have you come up with?""One of my former teachers used to say, No matter how tight the guard, it can’t stop a determined spear." Ren Ye licked his cracked lips, his eyes shining. "Someone is trying to use Gu to harm me, and they must have help from an insider. That means we need to take the initiative and turn this passive situation into an active one."Second Fool tilted his…
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      Chapter 12: I am a Player

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      by Potato Failed?   Impossible!   It doesn’t make sense!   The woman in the side room, who had just witnessed the death of the female Gu in an explosion, was filled with disbelief. She meticulously reviewed her entire plan in her mind but couldn’t pinpoint the cause of failure.   The Soul-Controlling Gu, during its dormant phase, exhibited no aura or signs of life, resembling an inanimate object. Its concealment was nearly flawless.   Among Prince Huai’s…
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      Chapter 11: Escaping Death by a Thread

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      by Potato Prince Huai's BedchamberRen Ye stood side by side with Lian'er, both gazing intently at his quarters, their expressions tense.The internal dynamics of Prince Huai's residence were highly complex. Even the smallest incident could spark chaos or worse—cost someone their head. The servants in Zhu Zigui’s chambers were all seasoned veterans of the household, well-acquainted with its intricacies. There was absolutely no chance of someone "accidentally" wandering into the prince's private quarters.The fact…
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      Chapter 10: I’m Feeling Weak

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      by Potato The curtains draped to the floor, enclosing the bed in an intimate, dimly lit space. A man and a woman sat facing each other, the atmosphere thick with ambiguity.The flickering lamplight accentuated the allure of Xu Qingzhao, who had just bathed. Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, and her skin seemed to glow like polished jade. Her delicate figure was partially veiled by a thin, translucent gown, revealing enough to captivate without exposing too much. Her presence exuded an intoxicating charm that…
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      Chapter 9: The Princess’ Invitation

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      by Potato In the pitch-black secret chamber, where the darkness seemed impenetrable, gusts of eerie wind swirled. The sudden extinguishing of the flames was followed by a chilling cry that echoed throughout.A fear capable of shaking one’s soul surged straight to the crown of Ren Ye’s head.Although he could no longer see that haunting face in the darkness, every detail of it had been seared into his memory with unbearable clarity.He felt his entire body stiffen, as if something were pressing against his back. His…
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      Chapter 8: A Hidden Chamber

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      by Potato "…!"The ten players scattered throughout Prince Huai's residence simultaneously activated their mainline tasks. Some had to maintain their concealment, while others needed to act aggressively or travel far afield.Ren Ye, holding the Nation-Stabilizing Sword, had propelled the “script reenactment” process forward significantly....Inside the Hall of Tranquility, Ren Ye stood behind the throne, gripping the Nation-Stabilizing Sword as clarity flooded his mind.The room's bizarre phenomena had vanished,…
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      Chapter 7: The Return of the Nation-Stabilizing Sword

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      by Potato Outside the Hall of Sincerity, the scorching midday sun baked the earth, creating a stifling heat.Ren Ye hurried out of the hall, glancing around before preparing to chase after the princess consort's departing carriage.Unexpectedly, the maidservant Lian'er, waiting at the foot of the steps, spoke first: "Your Highness, the princess consort has left a message for you. She requests that you bathe and dress formally tonight at the hour of the Dog (7–9 PM) and visit her chambers for a discussion." Ren Ye…
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      Chapter 6: Is this Judgement Satisfactory?

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      by Potato Ren Ye pressed his foot against the footrest, his hands gripping the cold armrests of the throne, forcibly suppressing the emotions threatening to break through. He resolved not to dwell on the foolish actions of the original host.Stay calm.The more desperate the situation, the more critical it was to remain calm.First, Ren Ye had little understanding of the exact rules or detailed mechanics of this “large-scale narrative role-playing” Star Gate. However, one thing was clear: he couldn’t lose, nor…
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      Chapter 5: The Caged Bird

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      by Potato The memories of Prince Huai, Zhu Zigui, surged in Ren Ye's mind. Yet, they lacked vivid imagery or specific details of life and felt more like the inner monologue of someone recounting their story.Standing before the bronze mirror, Ren Ye gradually came back to his senses. Muttering with unease, he said, “I’m Prince Huai. The uncle mentioned in those memories must be the Emperor, and my father would be the previous prince consort. And this Emperor has been secretly searching for a 'Heavenly Pardoned…
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