Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 642 The Mad Daily Life of a Deposed Concubine in the Cold Palace (Part 14)

"Hey! Which blind fool is this—"

A sharp, thin voice rang out from under the eaves. He covered his stinging cheek and spat a few times into the air.

Looking around but seeing no one, and fearing that he would be noticed if he fell behind for too long, he could only hold his breath and leave.

The young eunuch was quite concerned about his appearance. He felt that the skin under his hand was prickly and wet, and he was sure that his face was disfigured. He dared not let anyone see him now, lest he miss the imperial duty he had been dreaming of.

Fortunately, the gatekeeper didn't make things difficult for him; he simply brushed him off with a few words and got through.

The man was left alone at night, sighing as he looked at his reflection in the basin of water. What could he do? The long scar on his face was very thin, but he still couldn't escape tomorrow's examination. He wondered who was deliberately targeting him; it was truly vicious!

Looking back at all the doors in the courtyard, it must be these people who resent his good fortune in being able to jump up!

The young eunuch was complaining and blaming others, while the group of "perpetrators" were gathered together, sharing the fruits of their labor.

under the moonlight,

The courtyard, where only Xia Youmi lived, was a bit too lively. Under the big tree, on the familiar wooden block, five kittens were lined up in a row. Most of them were gray tabby cats and calico cats, with only one orange one.

The orange one was smaller, and it, which used to always run behind the group, was now standing tall and proud.

"Meow--"

"Meow." While Niannian was praising the timid little orange cat, Xia Youmi was petting the calico and raccoon dog one by one.

Having completed today's operation, we can now be fairly certain that this litter of kittens has successfully completed its training.

Year after year, besides looking after the rice, they also had to compete with other small wild animals for territory. Taking care of their favorite little brothers could only come after these things, let alone carefully teaching them skills.

Most of the kittens roaming the palace were without their mothers, because they were almost all "smuggled" out, the result of accidentally escaping from the proper cat and dog quarters to enjoy themselves.

It's easy for a single cat to hide, but once it gives birth to a litter of kittens, it becomes easy to be discovered.

usually,

The mother cats that look good will be taken back, and they will lead people away from the nest so that their kittens are not discovered.

All that's left is to leave it to fate.

Some were bullied and died young, while others were adopted by the cat house because of their good looks, and still others carved out their own path to survival with their extraordinary talent and agility. This cat force was extremely "fierce" and left its mark on the minds of the people in the meticulous palace. They wanted to catch them but dared not make too much of a fuss, and most people avoided them, for fear of incurring their wrath.

As for the cats kept by the concubines, they were like young ladies in seclusion. Ordinary kittens would not dare to approach them and were easily driven away or hunted down by the entire palace.

Gradually, these cats became unfamiliar with their own kind.

In the relatively clear Royal Cat faction, Nian Nian's appearance is no small matter.

It has a fixed dwelling place and lives under the protection of a woman. Although the place is not lively, it is still a person with two legs. In addition, it has absolute autonomy. It can run away anywhere without being caught and brought back, and it is not followed by a large group of people. It is easy to approach.

Besides these things that humans care about more, Nian Nian also possesses super agility and special skills, like an experienced senior. It is never trapped by terrain or traps, and it always has equipment on it. Fighting with it will only result in injury, but not death.

The subsequent handling was also quite generous; as long as they could have a proper conversation, they would be taken in very kindly every year.

Not only do they not force people to make offerings, they also help the weak and provide survival skills and shelter for the kittens who truly follow them.

Almost no one would let him suffer a loss every year, and gradually everyone in the entire palace area, whether they were on good terms with him or not, knew him.

Groups of kittens were told by the clever but helpless kind cats that they had come to seek refuge with the black cat, who assured them that the black cat would not abandon them.

As a result, every year they would not only accept the offer, but also extend an olive branch to the lonely big cat.

Most of this group can only survive alone and do not have the ability to venture into other territories, but they can still manage to survive. They are relatively friendly to the cubs, but unfortunately, they cannot spare any extra food. Bringing Niannian here is already considered kind.

thus,

Every year when discussing cat group classification with Youmi, we would specifically recruit these loners.

There's no need to submit. You can first help the other party plan a place to stay that's worth staying in. In addition, establish a friendly mechanism so that they can earn rewards through information exchange and tasks, gradually forming small networks and allowing information to flow between different places.

For example, if they find a litter of newborn kittens and confirm that there is no mother cat or owner, they will systematically settle them in.

If the territory is nearby, you can come directly to Xia Youmi's palace to collect your cat stipend, and the particularly clever ones will receive small equipment.

In this way, a cooperative and win-win system based on annual cooperation has been established, which has greatly solved the problem of food saturation and survival for wild cat populations.

If any cats have other ideas, they can roam freely, develop outside the palace, or return to the mountains and fields. Every year, a path will be provided. Currently, many cats around the palace already know the name of Niannian and are waiting for it to go out and meet them in person.

This well-functioning system is actually more about ensuring that we can legitimately intervene every year and provide assistance to those with money at the right time.

Instead of temporarily commanding these companions after they have run out of resources.

Even if intimidation can rouse people, a lack of cooperation will always leave them at a disadvantage.

It can keep track of all the news in the palace every year, but it must also have a complete communication chain in places that it cannot reach, so as not to be in the predicament of being able to only watch helplessly.

Today, as usual, I'm taking the kittens to teach the person who bullied them a lesson.

The other four cats, thanks to the convenience of their fur, once imitated Nian Nian's actions at night. The only exception was the orange cat, which was small in size but had a shiny coat that reflected the moonlight, making it easy to spot.

After being told off several times, I was about to lose confidence.

Year after year, she guided Xiaoju, allowing her to discover that she could blend into the palace walls of a certain place under the setting sun.

After staking out the area several times, it discovered that the young eunuch would pass by. It seized its second opportunity and used the Nian Nian brand projectile device to send out a sharp stone from one side, successfully injuring the other party.

Afterwards, she was not discovered or came looking for her, and Xiao Ju's ordeal came to an end.

in fact,

Each cat thinks it's acting alone, but in reality, it's always accompanied by a trained cat that's been assessed and is waiting nearby. There are also comprehensive remedial measures in place, and if it's discovered, the cat will immediately cover the escape of the kitten involved.

However, no one has been able to use this grand scheme so far. Usually, when they are about to be caught, they only need to slightly divert attention every year, and the selected palace servants will grumble and complain about their bad luck.

Some lost their socks, some had holes in their pants, and some were attacked. The methods were almost all different, so they never exchanged information and learned that it was a group of cats retaliating.

Every year they manage to hide amidst the insults and taunts from their rivals who are picking on their companions.

Tonight is a kind of commendation party to celebrate the five brothers and sisters completing their test and being accepted by Niannian and Xia Youmi and brought into the base. It also means that these kittens are not only in a cooperative relationship, but also in a relationship where they call each other "boss" and are taken care of.

Therefore, Xia Youmi didn't hold back much and rubbed them one by one.

Since Nian Nian belongs to her, then Nian Nian's kitten is equal to her kitten, the equation is completely true, and the kittens all agree.

"Meow."

It has to be said that she has really mastered the technique, but she still has to restrain herself, otherwise the cat will become addicted and develop a sense of dependence. If she were to come looking for Xia Youmi without any regard for the consequences, things would fall apart.

but,

Even though Xia Youmi treated them with a slightly more restrained approach than she had with Niannian, the kittens, who were being treated this way for the first time, purred incessantly. Under the moonlight, they seemed to be blessed by the gods, and the kittens made up their minds to follow the Black Cat Messenger forever.