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"Third, Miss Kaguya will not rashly tear her face off with Master Yunying, nor will she loudly and loudly announce her involvement in the succession dispute. She will be more cautious."

"To put it bluntly, it's just about hiding, right?" Lin Hezhen asked back.

"That's right. To put it in a positive way, her personality is that she plans before acting. To put it in a negative way, she is a little timid and cowardly." Hayasaka Ai said bluntly.

[Good morning, Saka!] Shinomiya Kaguya was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas went to heaven.

Hayasaka Ai is her close attendant who grew up with her and is the person who understands her awkward personality best. Her evaluation of Kaguya is not wrong.

However, only in front of Hayashi Kazuma, Kaguya doesn't want her bad personality to be exposed.

She hopes that she can be like Jack in "Titanic" and leave her most perfect image to the most special person in her heart.

Unfortunately, having lost control of her body, she was unable to convey her will to Hayasaka Ai and could only worry secretly, like an ant on a hot pan.

Hayasaka Ai continued, "Fourth, when you gave orders to the servants just now, you used supernatural powers, right? Miss Kaguya doesn't know that."

"Oh, you can see that?" Lin Hezhen raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Hayasaka Ai readily admitted: "Yes, the Hayasaka family is responsible for the protection of the Shinomiya family. They have some knowledge of the island country's Onmyoji, Western magic, divine arts and other extraordinary powers."

"I see." Lin Hezhen nodded.

"But that doesn't mean I'm not Kaguya Shinomiya. There is no disguise in this world that can be so lifelike. The person standing in front of you is undoubtedly Kaguya Shinomiya herself."

"Indeed, this body is undoubtedly Miss Kaguya's body." Hayasaka Ai's clear blue eyes stared at Lin Hezhen.

"However, after ruling out all the impossible, what remains, no matter how unbelievable it is, is the fact - Miss Kaguya's soul is no longer in it, right? Who are you, the one who controls this body?"

She mustered up the courage to say to Lin Hezhen: "Although I am very grateful that you protected me from Master Yunying, please return Miss Kaguya to me!"

"Miss Kaguya, no, Kaguya, she is like a worrying sister to me, clinging to me, relying on me, willful and loves to act like a spoiled child."

"She trusted me so much, but I trampled on her deep friendship!"

"In order to survive within the Shigong family, my family can only choose to rely on Lord Shigong Huangguang, who is most likely to inherit the family business. For the sake of my family, I must be loyal to him. This is how I convinced myself."

"But if I do that, I will completely lose my foothold and become a despicable informer, betraying Kaguya who is like a sister to me!"

"But even so, I don't want that child to hate me!" Hayasaka Ai choked up.

"I just want to be able to quit my job as a personal maid peacefully one day without her knowing, and stand by her side as a friend."

"But that was just wishful thinking on my part. Now that things have come to this, I only hope that Kaguya will judge me and give me the punishment I deserve."

"I don't ask for her forgiveness, I just hope to atone for my actions, whether it's kneeling or committing seppuku, I'm willing to endure it."

By the end of her speech, Hayasaka Ai was sobbing, her shoulders were shaking, and tears were pouring down her face.

"Interesting. Do you think it was me who turned against Sigong Yunying in order to protect you? You are totally wrong."

Lin Hezhen smiled slightly and gave control of his body to Shinomiya Kaguya.

"You really underestimated me, Hayasaka." Shinomiya Kaguya looked at her with a complicated expression.

"Ms. Kaguya?" Hayasaka Ai wiped her eyes and looked at her in surprise.

That's right, this expression, this posture, and the tone of voice were undoubtedly the Shinomiya Kaguya she was familiar with.

"What a fuss! I've noticed those things a long time ago - you don't want me to say that, do you?"

"I'm sorry, but I just found out about your betrayal today, Hayasaka. To be honest, I'm really disappointed and angry. I've always regarded you as the person I trust the most, but you were completely betrayed."

"Ms. Kaguya..." Hayasaka Ai lowered her head, and her tears filled with pain wet her lapel.

Shinomiya Kaguya continued: "Do you remember when we first met? I told you that I hope you will stay with me and treat this as a job."

"In the past ten years, you have been devoted to me out of your job responsibilities, and you have been gentle and considerate to me out of your job responsibilities. Rather than staying for reasons like kindness, I feel more at ease if you attribute everything to work - Shinomiya Kaguya is such a bad-tempered woman."

"Am I really qualified to judge you? Punish you?" Kaguya said with a wry smile.

She lowered her head and said to Hayasaka Ai, "I'm sorry for making you bear so much. I'm really sorry until now."

Hayasaka Ai couldn't help but yell: "Why are you apologizing to me? I am the one who should apologize! In the past 10 years, I have betrayed you again and again. Please punish me and let me atone for my sins!"

Shinomiya Kaguya shook her head, tears blurring her eyes.

"I'm sorry, I always blame you. I know I have no right to blame you... My anger is only temporary, and you have always been in pain. I'm sorry that I didn't notice your pain!"

"No, I don't..."

Hayasaka Ai forced herself to suppress her guilt and her instinct as a maid, and spoke to Kaguya in tears.

"I'm in pain. Can you understand this feeling? I'm scared every day when I think that Kaguya will hate me. I'm really in pain..."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The two hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Chapter 171 Who allowed you to occupy my body so rudely?

The emotions that had been suppressed for ten years burst forth at this moment.

Crying and talking were accompanied by confession. The two most familiar strangers finally let go of the grudges in their hearts, broke down the barriers in their hearts, opened their hearts to each other, and told each other about the bitterness and pain of these years.

All the suffering disappeared with the passage of time, leaving only the most sincere feelings flowing in the hearts of the two.

"It is my own decision to forgive Hayasaka; it is my own choice to break up with my third brother for Hayasaka. All of this comes from my own heart."

"If Hayasaka had to betray me because of Big Brother's orders, then let me eradicate that reason completely."

"In that case, Hayasaka, are you willing to continue to stay by my side and truly become my only attendant?" Shinomiya Kaguya stared at Hayasaka Ai with a sharp gaze.

Hayasaka Ai wiped her tears, smiled bitterly and asked: "Can I continue to stay with Miss Kaguya? Will you still trust me as always? Once something is broken, can it be restored to its original state?"

Kaguya shook her head and said, "You misunderstood what I meant. The promise we made ten years ago, the promise that started with utilitarianism and ended with lies, has been shattered into pieces today."

"What I am extending to you is a new invitation, an equal, frank contract without any conflicts of interest."

"I am not inviting Hayasaka Ai, a servant, as the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family. I am inviting Hayasaka Ai, an equally equal individual, as an individual Shinomiya Kaguya."

"You have the right to refuse, and you can break the contract at any time. However, as long as you agree, during the contract period, your loyalty will belong to me alone, and I will give you my trust without reservation."

"We are each other's sword and shield, standing back to back and watching over each other."

"We will experience life and death, injury and pain together, share adversity and prosperity, and go through the ups and downs of life together."

"I am your shield and you are my blade; I am your spear and you are my armor. We are the closest friends and relatives without blood ties."

"During the performance of this contract, if you betray me again, my arrow will pierce your chest; similarly, if you find that I suspect you, guard against you, or frame you, I will allow you to have the power to overthrow your superiors."

"Hayasaka Ai, are you willing to accept such a contract?"

Shinomiya Kaguya's voice was not loud, but it was like a loud bell, striking Hayasaka Ai's heart.

She wiped away her tears, knelt on one knee, drew out her personal dagger and presented it with both hands.

"Hayasaka Ai, I am willing to accept the contract and serve Shinomiya Kaguya as my master, even if it means sacrificing my life!" she said solemnly.

Hearing this, Shinomiya Kaguya burst out laughing.

"Where did you learn these fancy words? I can't bear to see you die, so you'd better stay here and be of use to me, and help me as much as you can."

She took the dagger, pulled up Hayasaka Ai, and said seriously: "The contract is established, so the first thing, Hayasaka Ai, I need you to help me become the next head of the Shinomiya family."

"Yes, sir!" Hayasaka Ai responded loudly.

[Oh? Have you also made up your mind to participate in the battle for the succession to the Shinomiya family?] Lin Hezhen, who had been watching the show silently, asked with interest.

[After breaking up with my third brother, and you declaring your intention to seize the throne in broad daylight, do I have any choice? ] Shinomiya Kaguya said unhappily.

[You can also act crazy and stupid to your elder brother and beg him to let you go. For example, say something silly like "I want to be a photographer" and let him think you are a harmless naive person.] Lin Hezhen suggested.

[How could I possibly say something as stupid as that?!] Shinomiya Kaguya said unhappily.

[Big brother still holds Hayasaka's handle and threatens her family. Even for Hayasaka, I can't choose to stay out of it. Besides, from what I know about Big Brother Huang Guang, he is not the kind of person who will give up the pursuit when the enemy surrenders.]

[Anyone who holds the right to inherit the Shinomiya family is his enemy. When dealing with his enemies, he will beat them hard. He will never hold back on this point.]

Lin Hezhen agreed.

[It is better to pursue the enemy with your remaining courage rather than to seek fame by imitating the tyrant. This is the correct approach for a tyrant.]

[However, if you want to wear the crown, you must first bear its weight; if you want to hold the rose, you must first bear its pain. What do you rely on to compete with your three brothers? ]

Shinomiya Kaguya smiled.

[Don't we still have you? Besides, since the mastermind behind our body swap has ordered me to seize power in the Shinomiya family, he won't just not give me any support, right? ]

[You actually consider me as your right-hand man? You are such a cunning and greedy woman.] Lin Hezhen laughed dumbly.

[Yes, who allowed you to occupy my body so rudely? Now we are on the same boat and are accomplices to each other.]

[Hey, what you said is ambiguous. Who arbitrarily "occupied" your body? Nothing has happened between us. It's as pure as a blank sheet of paper.] Lin Hezhen argued.

[What? You kissed me, looked at me, and touched me, and now you want to deny it?] Shinomiya Kaguya said relentlessly.

[Hey, how do you know? ]

Lin Hezhen was a little surprised. It was obvious that when he was touching Kaguya Shinomiya's body, he blocked the senses he was sharing with her.

[Okay, you really did this and that to my body! ] Shinomiya Kaguya said angrily.

【Are you cheating me? 】

[Humph, with your bad character of playing tricks on others, I can easily guess what you will do after you get my body.]

[You know me well.]

[Perhaps I know more than you think.] Shinomiya Kaguya said something with a veiled meaning.

【For example?】 Lin Hezhen wanted to hear what she had to say.

[For example, you are the independent cultivator from the Celestial Empire who destroyed the Kamo family in a previous battle! ] Shinomiya Kaguya said firmly.

[Haha, interesting, how did you know that? Have you investigated me before?]

[I did investigate you. After all, you are, you are, the bad guy who took my first kiss!] Shinomiya Kaguya said while trying to suppress her shame.

[However, the information I have access to is limited. I only know that you were related to the previous war and even played an important role in it.]

[Until today, you defeated the third brother's bodyguards and used your extraordinary power to control the servants in the mansion. I am finally convinced that you are the powerful cultivator who inherited the immortality of the Celestial Empire and destroyed the Kamo family in one battle.]

[Good reasoning, it seems you are not that stupid.] Lin Hezhen said calmly.

[Don't treat me like an idiot, I'm the top student in Shuchiin! ] Shinomiya Kaguya said angrily.

[So, Lin Hezhen, please lend me a hand. Don't you also want to find out the mastermind behind the swap of our bodies? As long as I fight for the next head of the Shigong family as he said, he will be exposed sooner or later.]

Chapter 172: The Counterattack of the Wealthy Family's Concubine's Daughter

[The road to counterattack for a concubine's daughter of a wealthy family? Interesting, let's see how far you can go.] Lin Hezhen smiled.

Kaguya Shinomiya decided to break free from her shackles and resist her fate. Her life is much more eventful than that of the silly girl who could only wander around in a small student union in the original work.

Experiencing such a life is undoubtedly more interesting than two idiots thinking about each other confessing their love all day long. At least she has decided to participate in this game of thrones and seize the future with her own hands, instead of relying on the stupidity of her enemies and the author's self-destruction to gain happiness.

After convincing Lin Hezhen, Shinomiya Kaguya finally felt a little relieved.

In fact, she was still afraid of her father and brother, and was afraid that the ruthless fighting would hurt her and the people she cared about.

But as the old saying goes, a man is only brave when he is afraid.

Now that you are already in the center of the vortex, don't think about staying out of it.

In the game of thrones, if you are not a winner, you will die. There is no middle ground.

Shinomiya Kaguya took a deep breath. Her journey to become a wealthy family would begin with taking control of this mansion.

She said to Hayasaka Ai, "Hayasaka, update the security facilities of the mansion again. These servants have been mentally controlled and can be driven without worry."

"Ms. Kaguya," Hayasaka hesitated.

"Just say whatever you want to say." Kaguya Shinomiya gave her an encouraging look.

"Is there another person in your body?" Hayasaka Ai asked curiously.

Shinomiya Kaguya nodded and said, "Yes, it is Hayashi Kazuma. For unknown reasons, he can control my body, and my soul can also control his body. We are investigating the cause of this phenomenon."

"By the way, Lin Hezhen is a cultivator with extraordinary powers. He was the one who defeated the third brother's bodyguards and exercised mental control over the servants."

"I see. This explains why Miss Kaguya has been behaving so abnormally recently." Hayasaka Ai said with sudden enlightenment.

“Well, I said, although the lady is a little bothered by her open chest, she is not so bad as to give herself a breast massage, so, was it done by Lin He Zhenjun?”