SBCEJM -Chapter 210 Can We Switch? Feng Zexuan’s New Slacker Strategy

Feng Zexuan opened her eyes to find dusk already settling outside the window.

She stared blankly at the twilight for a while, her mind so empty it felt like it had been factory reset.

Only when the dust floating in the air took on the warm tones of sunset did she realize it wasn’t morning—it was already evening.

By the time her brain caught up, she was already sitting upright.

【System, how long did I just sleep?】

The system’s lazy voice sounded out:

【Exactly two hours. Didn’t even need me to wake you up!】

Feng Zexuan patted her cheeks with both hands. Her mind felt unusually clear.

Nothing like the groggy haze she usually woke up with in the mornings.

【System, why do I feel so refreshed after only sleeping two hours?】

【Because you completed a light sleep cycle perfectly. Your brain recharged enough without entering deep sleep, so you avoided “sleep inertia.”】

The system explained in a very scientific tone.

Feng Zexuan’s eyes rolled mischievously.

【Then from now on, if I nap two hours every afternoon, I can stay up later at night, right?】

【Hehe, I’m such a genius baby!】

【Not recommended.】

The system instantly replied.

【If you sleep too long in the afternoon, you won’t be able to sleep at night. Over time, your biological clock will become disrupted, leading to endocrine disorders, weakened immunity, memory decline…】

It rambled on and on.

Feng Zexuan let it go in one ear and out the other as she rang a bell to summon servants.

【Alright, alright, it’s not like I’m actually going to do it every day.】

【I just occasionally want to enjoy a lazy afternoon.】

Soon, several maids entered carrying bronze basins.

Hot water steamed with white mist, and a few rose petals floated on the surface.

The maids efficiently poured water into the bath barrel, checking the temperature again and again.

“Your Highness, the water is ready.”

Feng Zexuan removed her outer robe and stepped into the tub, warm water instantly covering her shoulders.

She closed her eyes and let the maids scrub her clean.

The soapberry cleanser carried the fragrance of osmanthus flowers, making it especially pleasant.

Water splashed softly, droplets occasionally hitting the floor.

After soaking for about fifteen minutes, she changed into clean inner clothes and put on a light lotus-colored jacket.

Her hair was wrung dry and wrapped in cloth.

【So this is what it feels like to have people help you bathe!】

【What kind of feeling? Having a bunch of people serve you feels great, right?】 the system asked.

【Hehe, it was a little awkward at first, but afterward it became really enjoyable!】

Using her thoughts, she contacted Feng Zekai.

【Brother, have you eaten yet? Want to come eat at the manor together?】

Feng Zekai replied quickly:

“Xuan’er, you eat first. I still have official business to handle here. See you later in the space.”

【Alright!】

The maids soon served dinner, over a dozen dishes covering the table.

Feng Zexuan glanced over them—perfectly balanced between meat and vegetables, all fragrant and beautifully prepared.

【This is way too extravagant…】

Her chopsticks reached for a plate of braised pork.

【Can I even finish all this by myself?】

The system silently reminded her:

【Host, this is the standard for a royal manor. According to court regulations, the Prince of Zhenbei is entitled to twelve dishes per meal. This is already considered simplified.】

【Yeah yeah, wasting food is shameful.】

Feng Zexuan buried herself in eating.

The braised pork was rich without being greasy, melting instantly in her mouth. The steamed perch was tender and delicious, especially dipped in ginger vinegar sauce.

As she ate, she recalled what her parents had told her a few days ago.

Her father felt the manor had been bestowed by the emperor, so it wasn’t appropriate for the family to move in together.

Besides, their daughter had already come of age and should establish her own household.

They decided they would visit her once every half month.

Then they added:

“You’re the Prince of Zhenbei now. If you fancy some young master in the future, just bring him straight into the manor.”

Feng Zexuan had nearly spat out her food at the time.

But thinking about it now, it wasn’t bad.

In her previous life, she’d been used to living alone and enjoying the freedom of solitude.

In this life, having family around was also warm and comforting.

Both lifestyles felt pretty great.

After eating her fill, she rubbed her stomach and wandered around the manor for a while.

The night breeze brushed against her cheeks, cool and refreshing.

The flowers in the garden were blooming brilliantly, their fragrance drifting through the air in waves.

【I’m in a pretty good mood today! Tonight, we are young! So…】

After digesting a bit, she went to the training grounds, practiced several sets of punches, then trained with her sword.

Soon she was drenched in sweat, feeling wonderfully refreshed.

【Exercise really does feel amazing!】

She accepted a towel from a maid and wiped her sweat away.

The system praised her:

【Host, your mental state is excellent!】

【Of course. Maintaining my perfect beauty is one of life’s greatest missions!】

Since she was sweaty again, Feng Zexuan simply returned to the apartment in her space to take another shower.

Modern shower equipment was just so comfortable. Hot water cascaded down, washing away all the sweat.

Lying on the soft bed afterward, she hummed happily.

【Waaah, System, you’re so pitiful! You’re not even human!】

【Being human is seriously wonderful!】

The system replied:

【…How can a fish understand the joy of another fish?】

【Being a system is great too, okay?】

【Huh?】

Feng Zexuan blinked.

【You enjoy it too?】

【Of course.】

The system sounded rather smug.

【I don’t need to eat, drink, sleep, or use the bathroom. I don’t need to deal with interpersonal relationships. I can go wherever I want. How free is that?】

【Most importantly—I can live forever!】

【You humans only get less than a hundred years. In the river of time, that’s not even a splash.】

Feng Zexuan curled her lips.

【What’s so fun about that? Wouldn’t living forever get boring?】

【The joy of life comes from experiencing sweetness, bitterness, sourness, spice, and saltiness!】

【It’s precisely because life is short that it’s precious.】

The system argued back:

【You humans worry about food and survival every day, scheme against each other, and can’t escape aging, sickness, and death. What’s so good about that?】

【And your emotions are so complicated. You suffer, struggle, and regret at the slightest thing.】

【I’ve observed so many hosts. Very few are truly happy.】

Feng Zexuan rolled over.

【That’s still better than being a system!】

【If you never experience anything, wouldn’t life be boring?】

【Even if there’s pain, there’s happiness too.】

【Humans just remember pain more clearly.】

Even as she said that, a sudden idea flashed through her mind.

【System, can the two of us switch places?】

【What?】

The system was clearly stunned.

【I mean, you become me, and I become you!】

The more Feng Zexuan thought about it, the more excited she became. She sat upright, eyes sparkling.

【That way, you can attend court in my place while I slack off!】

The system fell silent for several seconds.

【…Host, your idea is extremely dangerous.】

【Why? Aren’t you capable of anything?】

【Though… it’s not impossible.】

【Really?!】 Feng Zexuan’s eyes lit up.

【There’s no problem that can’t be solved with enough gossip points.】

The system spoke meaningfully.

【How much?】

Feng Zexuan’s heartbeat quickened.

【Well now…】

The system deliberately dragged out its tone.

【That depends on how long you want to switch.】

【How about one day as a test?】

Feng Zexuan asked cautiously.

【For one day…】

The system paused.

【One hundred thousand gossip points.】

【Are you paying yourself a salary now?!】

Feng Zexuan nearly jumped up.

【Why don’t you just rob me instead?!】

【Host, this is identity swapping. The difficulty level is extremely high.】

The system sounded completely justified.

【And I’d have to disguise myself as you while attending court. What if I get exposed?】

【With risks this high, one hundred thousand gossip points isn’t unreasonable, right?】

Feng Zexuan gritted her teeth.

She had saved up quite a lot of gossip points, but one hundred thousand was still no small amount.

【Then what about half a day?】

【Fifty thousand.】

【One shichen?】

【Ten thousand.】

Feng Zexuan calculated quickly.

One shichen was only about two hours—enough time for her to sleep in.

【Deal!】

She slapped her thigh decisively.

【Tomorrow morning court is yours. I’m sleeping longer!】

【Deal accepted.】