SBCEJM -Chapter 271 Walking Out With Nothing? I See It As A Precise Discard After Being Completely Drained Of Value!

Huang Rulan’s move was ruthless.

It was basically a full-on hunt to wipe someone out completely.

Killing without blood, and destroying the mind without leaving a trace.

Feng Zeyuan couldn’t help but admire it.

【Impressive. Truly impressive!】

【This is basically nailing the blame directly onto Wang Qizheng’s forehead with a red-hot iron—there’s no way to scrape it off!】

【Exactly.】

The system fully agreed.

【At that time, Wang Qizheng was completely stunned when Huang Rulan pointed at him and scolded him.】

【He looked down and saw himself completely naked, then glanced over—Liu Sanlang was wrapped in a blanket, his pale shoulder half-exposed.】

【He was still holding a bright red undergarment in his hand, while looking at Wang Qizheng with those watery peach-blossom eyes—pitiful, frightened, yet full of sympathy.】

【Around them, the servants were pinching their noses, backing away like they had seen a plague god. Some overly dramatic ones even fanned the air in front of their faces with handkerchiefs, as if the air itself were filthy.】

【Liu Sanlang was also a natural actor. With a delicate gesture of his orchid fingers, he spoke in a voice soft enough to squeeze water out of it:】

【“My lord… it’s all this servant’s fault… I… I admired your bearing too much, and for a moment lost control…”】

With that, the evidence was complete.

Witnesses and “physical proof”—airtight case!

【Wang Qizheng looked at the “virtuous wife” who had always cared for him, and who was now crying as if she were about to collapse, and felt utterly inhuman.】

【Overwhelming shame and self-loathing drowned him. His hands trembling, he signed the divorce agreement.】

【To atone for his sins, he voluntarily walked away with nothing—houses, shops, and even the hard-earned money from years of “working behind the scenes”…】

【Not a single copper coin. Everything was left to Huang Rulan.】

【Just like that, a high-ranking Ministry of Rites official who had been glorious only yesterday was, in less than half a day, thrown out like a rag sack along with his belongings.】

【A court official had become a homeless stray dog.】

The Hall of Golden Luan fell into deathly silence.

Even the historian recording the imperial diary had his brush frozen mid-air.

A drop of thick ink “plop” fell onto the paper, blooming into an ugly blot—but he didn’t even notice.

This layered trap contained no blades or bloodshed, yet it was more brutal than slicing flesh a thousand times.

The Duke of Dening’s heir and several other “victims” stared fixedly at the polished floor tiles.

Rage churned in their chests like a stormy sea, yet deep down there was a ridiculous sense of relief—

Thank goodness… thank goodness their wives hadn’t gone so far as to strip them naked and throw them into the streets.

【Wang Qizheng wandered the streets for half a day. Hungry and cold, his mind finally cleared.】

Feng Zeyuan watched through the system screen with a hint of pity.

【Money can be earned again! A skilled man will always find a way to survive!】

【To fill his stomach, this guy shamelessly went overnight to seek out his former generous “romantic confidantes.”】

The system’s tone was overflowing with schadenfreude.

【Unfortunately, he forgot to check the almanac before going out.】

【Last night, he had just sneaked into the bedchamber of a concubine belonging to the Left Deputy Minister of Revenue when—BOOM!—the prefect of Jingzhao smashed the door open with a kick!】

【That scene, tsk tsk… we won’t go into details. Let’s just say: completely naked, caught in the act.】

Among the court ranks, several officials whose heads were metaphorically glowing green all quietly sighed in relief.

That was close.

If Jingzhao Prefecture had arrived just a moment later and they had discovered it themselves first, where would they ever put their faces again?

【Huang Rulan’s luck is something else entirely.】

【If she had delayed signing the divorce agreement by even a day, she might have ended up in prison eating cold buns.】

Feng Zeyuan clicked his tongue in amazement.

The system, however, remained indifferent.

【Host, Wang Qizheng’s case—at worst, it’s immoral behavior. A few days in detention, nothing more.】

【For Huang Rulan, whether she divorced or not didn’t really change much.】

【Alright, enough talk—show me that legendary booklet called “Survival of the Fittest”!】

Feng Zeyuan’s curiosity was fully ignited.

The light screen shifted, and a delicate booklet slowly unfolded.

The words “Survival of the Fittest” were written in elegant calligraphy, strangely dignified for something with such a name.

Inside, there was no romance or charm—only cold, clinical evaluation criteria.

The system immediately switched to a lifeless reporting tone:

“Liu Sanlang, June. Performance: Excellent. Successfully executed ‘Nightingale Plan,’ causing the target to voluntarily leave with nothing. Evaluation: meticulous mind, outstanding acting skills, exemplary model. Reward: 500 taels of silver, one Hetian jade pendant.”

【Holy crap! That bonus is higher than my brother’s yearly salary!】

Feng Zeyuan: “……”

“Zhao Xiaoer, May. Performance: Average. Evaluation: weak service awareness, outdated techniques, lack of innovation. Penalty: half-month salary deduction, verbal warning.”

【Hahaha! ‘Outdated techniques’—that’s savage! This is pure humiliation!】

“Sun Da, April. Performance: Poor. Evaluation: weak physique, short stamina, not fit for important tasks. Action: ordered to drink three bowls of tiger-whip soup daily. Reassessment in one month; if no improvement, dismissal.”

【Wow… even freeloading off soft food comes with this much pressure?】

“Li Wu, July. Performance: three consecutive months failing evaluation. Decision: dismissed. Severance pay of ten taels, permanently blacklisted.”

……

Every line was a rating, reward, punishment, and elimination.

This was no chaotic back garden—it was a disciplined, wolf-kingdom-style corporate system!

If Huang Rulan were a man, thrown into court politics, she would likely be a minister capable of shaking the entire empire!

【My heavens!】

Feng Zeyuan was genuinely stunned.

【This management system is more complete than the Six Ministries of the imperial court!】

【The Minister of Personnel should really learn from this—just use this for the annual evaluation!】

【Anyone who doesn’t perform well—just pack them up and throw them out!】

The Minister of Personnel felt his knees weaken and almost dropped to the ground.

Please, Your Highness… stop giving ideas like this!

If this actually happens, half the court would be gone overnight!

On the dragon throne, Emperor Xiao Juechen’s fingers tapping the armrest paused almost imperceptibly.

This method…

absurd as it was…

was strangely… interesting.

The old officials who did nothing but occupy positions indeed needed a thorough cleanup.

At that moment, the system’s alarm suddenly blared.

【Ding! Warning! Warning! Host, prepare for combat immediately!】

【A massive “royal-grade melon field” has spawned!】

Feng Zeyuan jolted.

【What?! Royal-grade tag?!】

【Are we about to start a nine-clan elimination event?!】

Below the hall, the officials who had just been enjoying Wang Qizheng’s scandal all lifted their heads at the word “royal.”

Hundreds of eyes lit up with suppressed excitement.

A royal scandal…

As long as it didn’t land on their heads, it would be the finest delicacy in the world!

Only Emperor Xiao Juechen felt a sharp twitch at his temple.

A chill shot straight from his tailbone to his skull.

This fire…

was finally reaching the imperial palace.

【Host, stop looking so inexperienced!】

The system’s tone was serious, yet carried a strange, almost excited tremor.

【Compared to what’s coming next, Wang Rulan’s little drama is just an appetizer.】

【The protagonist of this earth-shattering melon is…】