Beautiful Hostage: Volume 1

By Zhenyinfang

superb female appearance

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Mar 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648573392

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CHAPTER 1 - PROTON AFFINITY

Red light filled the sky. A long red dragon spread out and roared as it soared into the sky, scorching every corner.

Save me, save me … A low moan rose in the fire with a faint breath, but was drowned out by the crackling.

The youth looked in despair at the Palace Maid Eunuch coming and going outside the light of the fire. They knew that she was inside, but no one came forward. They were going to watch as she died. A prisoner without any status or power, a suitor of a defeated nation.

Proton? The corner of her mouth lifted in a mocking smile. What a proton?

Three months ago, the Yeling army ambushed Nanling, pushing straight into the Imperial City. Royal Father was forced to send her and her sister to the enemy nation, one was a princess who was on friendly terms, and the other was the proton who sought peace. But now, she, a dignified princess, had been replaced by a man. She had been imprisoned in this small courtyard for a month, and in the end, this was the result.

Should she feel gratified or heartbroken?

Smoke billowed, and she felt a sharp pain in her throat. She began to cough violently, and her eyes began to fill with fog. In a trance, she seemed to see a familiar figure walking step by step towards her. Her thoughts became absent-minded …

Inside the Zi Chen Palace, the two people on the jade bed in front of her, who were kissing tightly, attracted all their gazes. The familiar face was right in front of her. The once handsome youth's red makeup was so seductive and beautiful, as if he was a demoness of the night, and his beauty could captivate a person's soul.

With a loud crash, the faith in her heart collapsed. Her eyes widened as she witnessed this scene in disbelief. Her heart began to ache slightly.

Ever since she had woken up, she discovered that she was dressed in men's clothing, and had become the prince of Nanling, Helian Mingyue, as the eunuchs and Palace Maid s called her. Wasn't she a princess by blood? Why did he become an elder brother, and why was he being looked down upon here? As for her elder brother, why did he become the current Cloud concubine? Why did he enjoy all of the Emperor's grace here? Was all this just a coincidence?

She felt a sharp pain in her breath and staggered a bit before regaining her balance. Her chest felt as if a sharp knife had ruthlessly slashed through it as her heart broke and fell to the ground.

Wan Er, this Royal Brother was forced to do this. You must believe in me. Do you know that this palace is much more dangerous than your Qinlan Palace? If you were so innocent, you would have been devoured to the point that not even your bones were left. Wan Er, didn't you say before that you want a pair of people in this life?

When she returned to her senses, he was already kneeling in front of her. His face, which was no different from hers, was so unfamiliar that it made her afraid.

Wan Er, this Royal Brother is doing this for you and me, for our Nanling …

But, if we were to be exposed, Royal Brother, have you considered the consequences? Hearing his choked voice, she felt her heart ache even more. The scenes from earlier were still fresh in his mind, and he couldn't get rid of them.

Royal Brother, what are you doing this for? You clearly know that the life and death of Nanling is in our hands as well, and our lives are all in our Yeling. Even so, I would rather die than see you give yourself up to someone else to become … The word 'catamite' stuck in her throat, she couldn't say it no matter what.

All of a sudden, Helian Mingyue grabbed her hand, afraid that she would run away. Wan Er, I know you don't feel good about this, but how can Royal Brother feel good about this? You know, I'm a man. The feeling of being trapped under someone is ten thousand times worse than being cut to pieces. And he shall meet him with a smile, and shall give him all the pleasure of his heart. Wan Er, do you know that the pain I am convinced of is not inferior to yours at all? "

Instead, she gripped him tightly and asked worriedly: Royal Brother, how did you go against him? After all, are you a man?

He lightly withdrew his hand and a hint of mockery appeared at the corner of his mouth. He calmly said, Entering the scene.

She was stunned for a moment. Enjoyment before marriage was an extremely powerful aphrodisiac commonly used in the harem. If she used this aphrodisiac in her sleep, it would not only increase her sex drive, but it would also increase her liveliness by many times over her usual happiness. Everyone who had studied medical science knew that there were two types of medicine that could charm medicine and hallucinogen medicine. Using them for a long time would cause severe damage to the body.

Wan Er, I have to protect the two of us, could it be that just because Consort Mother is a lowly brothel lady, we have to be looked down upon by others? Why must we carry this kind of mission, I am not willing, Wan Er, I am not willing. He stood up, her eyes full of resentment and unwillingness. This was the first time she had ever seen him like this. It was so unfamiliar that it caused her to feel fear.

Royal Brother, I think I don't know you anymore? She stared at him blankly as tears suddenly flowed down her face. Do you know that you were desperate to take the risk? If there was even the slightest mistake, you would have been smashed to smithereens? "

Wan Er, since I have chosen this path, I will not cower. He stared fixedly at her without giving her any room to react, and instructed her with every word, Wan Er, from today onwards, you will be the prince of Nanling, Helian Mingyue. And I, am the emperor's favorite concubine, Yun Wan. I said that I would protect you, so I won't break my promise. On the contrary, if anything threatens me, I will eliminate her without hesitation. Even if that person is you.

The Emperor …

Royal Brother. Helian Mingyue, no, it was Yun Wan who interrupted her. There could only be one concubine in the imperial harem, so it was better for Royal Brother to stay in the Heartseep Courtyard and not walk around. In addition, Royal Brother's voice was too similar to the female's, it was really too flaunting. If Royal Brother can't do it, I can do it on her behalf. After all, we are twins, right? "

This palace, what a great I!

Hehe — She laughed softly, a trace of ridicule flashing through her eyes. As she stood up, she walked past Yun Wan and stopped in her tracks. Only with his back facing, did she manage to muster up a little bit of strength. Concubine Yun did not have to worry. Luan Qing knew how to act on her own. It's already late, so I won't disturb your rest any longer. "

That period of time in which his memories returned to his Nanling …

Royal Brother, if one day, I leave the Imperial Palace and become an ordinary person, it will be the start of a new day, and the sun will set. How about I call you Luan Qing?

Luan Qing? Why did you make up this word?"

Luan is a kind of deciduous tree with pale yellow flowers. I have a light nature, if you get some luan trees to plant in front of the hut, what is there to ask for? Luan, not beautiful like plum, delicate like peony, but I am similar. If one day I take its name, I will have no desire to fight against the world. Willing to have a bamboo house hermit in the forest. Royal Brother, do you think so?

Whatever Wan Er says is what she is. If that day ever comes, this Royal Brother would also want to be with Wan Er.

Luan Qing was the one who expressed her feelings.

Afterwards, she had come back to this place, and had been encircled by a sudden fire. How laughable. She had no intention of fighting with him, but he was still worried, so he decided to do it himself. Only by killing her would he be willing to do so.

Royal Brother, Helian Mingyue, or a concubine?

Her vision became increasingly blurry. In a trance, she seemed to hear his voice and opened her eyes. It was him. It really was him.

The Emperor … The word 'brother' choked in her throat as she saw him holding a sharp dagger. He extended it out towards her face, sticking close to her skin as he moved it around her face. Her heart trembled.

Why? She was almost crying for him.

Because we are twins … He spoke softly, his voice as soft as a mosquito's. The wind blew it away, making it difficult to hear clearly.

Yes, we are twins. She giggled, a cold light sweeping across her face. Something was dripping down, but she could no longer feel any pain.

That day, a fire suddenly broke out in the rear courtyard of Qinxin Courtyard. If not for a eunuch who delivered water to him in time to discover it, the Prince of Nanling would have been buried in a sea of fire. But even though she was saved, her throat was hurt and her face was half ruined. He was severely ill and had been forgotten in his courtyard. It was as if this person had disappeared from the palace.

CHAPTER 2 - KILLER

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed and the structure of the imperial harem had changed. Yeling Emperor was overjoyed. He especially bestowed the word marriage with the meaning of marriage to the emperor.

At the same time, the empress dowager's palace sent another joyous message. The empress and imperial concubine were both delighted, and Yeling Emperor pardoned the world when he heard it.

In the depths of the palace, there were only two places that seemed to be at ease: one was the cold palace, and the other was Luan Qing's Xin Xin Courtyard.

From afar, they seemed to be able to hear the joyful sounds of the ceremonial cannons. Luan Qing raised her head and looked towards the sky, her heart at peace. Hearing the whispers of the eunuchs and Palace Maid eunuchs, that person stabilized her position in the imperial harem and became the emperor's most favored concubine. Her heart was finally at ease.

A few birds flew across the sky and landed on the opposite roof. The originally calm and stagnant water in their hearts actually rippled. He sighed lightly. The ugly burn on his left cheek became more ferocious, scaring the Palace Maid Eunuch who was walking past away.

The lark had wings to soar, but I had nothing, not even to understand why I was alive. A hint of self-mockery surfaced on the corner of her mouth as Luan Qing covered her face. Perhaps, there was unwillingness in her heart as well.

Just as she was about to return to her room, she suddenly heard a burst of hearty, low laughter. Her voice was as warm as jade, extremely pleasant to the ears. Her eyes darkened and she unconsciously touched her neck. Her heart was in a mess.

Haha …

The sound was joyously tight and especially ear-piercing. Luan Qing frowned, her eyes were filled with displeasure, and even after opening her mouth a bit, she was still able to swallow her words.

Right now, she was living under someone else's roof. Nothing could go her way. If this incident caught her attention, her 'good days' would likely come to an end. With a bitter smile, he turned around and left. In the end, his fingers slightly loosened.

You are quite interesting, Helian Mingyue. The person seemed to not want to let her off, and openly provoked: The prince's body is like a blade of grass, the people from Nanling are really low, they aren't even fit to be a dog that bows before others to become a Yeling. He descended from the roof and landed in front of Luan Qing, looking at her with contempt.

Luan Qing was secretly impressed, other than the Royal Brother, this was the most beautiful man she had ever seen. She couldn't open her eyes for a moment.

I've often heard that Helian Mingyue and Helian Yun Wan are twins, but it's a pity that a huge fire broke out half a year ago that destroyed one's face. Now it seems that it is truly ugly, as if it has tainted my eyes. Tell me, what should I do?" He suddenly approached her, the dagger in his hand sliding past her veil, the cold Qi causing Luan Qing's palm to be drenched in a layer of cold sweat.

It was as if she could smell death. This man was here to kill her! This knowledge caused her heart to be thrown into disarray, and she almost trembled.

The dagger moved to his neck, and with a light swipe, a red line appeared on his slender, white neck.

He seemed to be surprised as well. He withdrew the dagger and began to play with it in his hand. He looked at her carefully without making a sound.

Luan Qing secretly heaved a sigh of relief, only then did she realise that her clothes were all wet. When she saw him looking at her, she met his gaze, calm as water.

In the military strategy, it was once said that when the enemy is unmoving, the enemy is unmoving. Only then would the enemy be able to achieve a miraculous victory. She firmly believed that if he wanted to, he could kill her at any time. It couldn't be messed up, it definitely couldn't be messed up.

The atmosphere froze. The two of them were stuck in a deadlock, neither of them willing to back down. After a long while, until Luan Qing almost couldn't hold on any longer, the man suddenly smiled, and grabbed her throat with one hand, as her fingertips slowly tightened. He wanted to see how long she could remain calm.

The air became thinner and thinner, and her face turned a deep purple. It was impossible for him to relax even at a time like this. Luan Qing stubbornly looked at him without a trace of sadness or joy, as if life and death to her were nothing more than a small and ordinary matter. Unbeknownst to him, the finger that was hidden between her sleeves had already been embedded into her flesh, causing blood to flow out.

Not good, Luan Qing was shocked, she immediately pulled on her sleeves to cover the blood on his hands, preventing them from dripping. However, this moment of panic was still caught by the man.

With a swing of his hand, Luan Qing flew up into the air, smashing into the stone pillar and tumbling down onto the ground. She felt the sweetness in her throat being suppressed.

Taking advantage of this situation, she took deep breaths, and with every breath she took, her whole body would hurt. It hurt so much that tears almost fell from her eyes. I am strong because I am weak, do I have to be at the mercy of others?

For the first time, she wanted to become strong enough to protect herself.

Not giving her time to think, a pair of shoes suddenly appeared in front of her eyes. Luan Qing looked at him and bit her lower lip with her teeth.

You're not convinced? As if he had seen through her thoughts, the man let out a scornful cry as he lifted his leg and fiercely stepped on her left hand.

Ah … The deep voice carried a trace of magnetism, like ripples on a calm river that gently brushed against the bottom of one's heart. This was her voice. The current her could be considered to have benefited from misfortune, and was extremely similar to a man's voice.

Seeing her like this, the man felt very displeased. He continued, This is you, so weak that you can only let me entertain you. Helian Mingyue, I don't mind telling you. The man who hired me to kill you is your good sister, Lady Consort. How much gold did she buy me out, do you think?

Huang … Brother?! She only felt a pain in her chest, not too much of a surprise. "In the end, he still decided to go all out. He had to endure for half a year, so it was difficult for him.

A trace of helplessness appeared on the corner of his mouth as he chuckled. Royal Brother, no, it's Imperial Concubine Li, or have you taken me as a hidden danger? What virtue or ability did I, Luan Qing, have to make him overlook an idle person who is powerless like a chicken?

When she smiled, the man was confused and withdrew his foot. Helian Mingyue, are you crazy? "

Luan Qing did not reply him, and asked instead, How much gold?

Hmm? The man had never expected her to ask such a question. He was startled for a moment, but then suddenly became angry. Helian …

How much gold did he give you? Leaning on the ground with her right hand, she stood up and looked straight into his eyes. Tell me, and let this' dead man 'know his worth. "

Her words were unquestionable. The man's heart skipped a beat. Ten, one hundred thousand. "

One hundred thousand. Hahaha … She laughed at the sky, but her tears fell from her eyes and soaked her veil.

The wind gently blew past and lifted her veil. The man suddenly felt that those shocking scars were no longer that sinister. The thin figure in front of him felt the pain of his youth, and was so strong that it brought tears to his eyes.

He turned the dagger in his hand, flying straight towards Luan Qing. The him of that time had made him hate her, so he had to kill her.

With a pfft sound, the knife stabbed into her chest, and her laughter abruptly stopped. Fresh blood flowed down her red lips. Luan Qing only looked at him, and just like how she was initially at peace, she actually calmed his heart, and gradually calmed down.

Helian Mingyue … At this moment, he suddenly felt something similar to regret.

It was quiet now, no longer afraid, no longer imprisoned. She was tired, tired of all this. She weakly closed her eyes. The moment she lost consciousness, she seemed to have heard Su Guangsheng's voice. The timing was just right.

CHAPTER 3 - THE STATE SHOULD BE DESTROYED AND THE FAMILY SHOULD BE DESTROYED

Was she still alive? As if he saw Yun Wan, he also saw the man who tried to kill her and closed his eyes once again.

In her dreams, she returned to the Nanling. Like before, she didn't have a concubine, nor a proton, she was just an unfavoured prince and princess of the palace. She played the flute, he played the zither, he was bitter but happy every day.

In the next moment, she was caught in a huge fire and watched as everyone fled for their lives. Chang opened his mouth to call for help, but his throat was once again filled with smoke, causing tears to flow out.

At that moment, she saw him walk towards her. Standing in front of her, he looked down at her. Luan Qing opened up her arms in an attempt to pull him back, but in the end, she still powerlessly put them down in midair. Save me, save me, she begged silently.

However, she felt a pain on her face, and a dagger was moving across her face.

As her vision blurred, she felt the fire behind her getting closer.

Save me, save me!

He did not know what to say, but he turned around and left. The only thing he left behind was that bloody dagger. This face, this voice, it was all because of him. Now, he finally wanted her life?

Royal Brother, Royal Brother —

In the distance, someone seemed to be calling out to her. Who was so sad that they would shed tears for her?

Royal Brother!

Unable to bear it any longer in her heart, she slowly opened her eyes. In front of her was Yun Wan's extremely painful face. Thinking that she was seeing things, she smiled mockingly and closed her eyes again.

Royal Brother, I am Wan Er, Royal Brother — The voice that was real and resounding rang in his ears again. Luan Qing felt a pain in her arm, something had stabbed into her flesh, causing her to open her eyes once again.

It wasn't a dream, it really was him.

Was I wrong to be in a trance for a moment? Luan Qing's mind was in a mess, she dared not be sure. However, when her gaze landed on the silver hairpin stuck in her arm, all her unwillingness and confusion disappeared.

Royal Brother, you're awake? Great, Royal Brother, Wan Er is worried about you. He called out happily as he looked at her with eyes as calm as stagnant water. She quickly retrieved the silver hairpin and leaned on her body while crying bitterly.

Royal Brother, do you know how worried Wan Er has been for you these past few days? If anything happens to you, what if you call Wan Er? Would Wan Er really have to live in this world alone? Royal Brother, Wan Er only has you as her relative? If Su Guangsheng had not arrived in time, Royal Brother, you would have already … He stopped talking as if he couldn't continue.

However, Luan Qing felt as if something had blocked her heart, and his crying made her restless. As she turned around, she suddenly saw a pair of bright yellow clothes. Everything was easily resolved. It turned out that all of his actions were actually just an act.

A sour feeling rose in his heart. He still had to finish the play. She reached out to stroke his back and softly consoled him, Wan Er, isn't Royal Brother fine? Don't cry anymore. If this goes on, all my makeup will go to waste. I'm like a little kitten, if I go out I won't let the people in the palace laugh …" She stopped abruptly and looked at him in panic.

The two of them were stunned for a moment when they heard this unintentional sentence. He had said those words to her before, verbatim? But now … Was it luck, or was it something else? No one knew.

No, Royal Brother is making fun of Wan Er. He raised his body and said coquettishly. It was unknown whether he was doing it on purpose or not, but his right hand pressed down heavily on her wound. Wan Er was worried about the Royal Brother, but the Royal Brother actually took Wan Er as a joke and ignored him.

Are you warning me? Luan Qing lowered her eyes, looked at the peony on the blanket, and calmly said: Wan Er has already become the empress of an entire palace, why is she still so childish. To be able to see Wan Er again, Royal Brother was extremely pleased. Hearing from the people of the palace, that Wan Er is pregnant, that Royal Brother has nothing but a jade hairpin as a congratulatory gift, Wan Er should not dislike it.

As she spoke, she took off the jade hairpin on her head, and her hair poured down. Along with the veil, it seemed to have a mysterious feeling to it.

This hairpin belonged to him. Now that he was still with him, he wouldn't care about it anymore.

Yeling Emperor could not help but stare foolishly as he walked forward in a daze and extended his hand to caress Luan Qing's face. That look was so familiar, he seemed to have seen it somewhere before. Feeling the uneven skin under the veil, he gently lifted the veil. Even though he was mentally prepared, he was still startled and quickly retracted his hand.

Everyone was stunned as they looked in disbelief at this scene.

Seeing that, Su Guangsheng anxiously pinched himself, calming his mind, he pointed at her and shouted: How dare you tarnish the Emperor's Dragon Eye, are you tired of living?

Just as Luan Qing wanted to crawl out of the bed to beg for forgiveness, Yeling Emperor suddenly grabbed her shoulders and said with concern: It's alright. He turned around and ordered Su Guangsheng, Pass down the decree that if any of the imperial physicians of the Supreme Hospital or anyone in the entire nation is able to cure Prince Helian's face, we will reward them with a hundred thousand silver taels and bestow them with ten thousand acres of fertile land. With such a grand plan, he definitely had to confirm what he had thought and what he had done.

Hearing this, Yun Wan faintly retracted her hand, and stood to the side in silence, quietly looking at Luan Qing, his sharp gaze seemingly wanting to burn a hole in her. Closing her fingers, no one knew what he was thinking.

Your servant accepts the decree. Su Guangsheng wiped the sweat off his forehead and slowly retreated. It seemed that he needed to prepare something.

Seeing him leave, Yeling Emperor finally regained his senses. The more he looked at Luan Qing, the more he felt that they had met each other before. It was not because she and Yun Wan were twins, but he had met them before.

He turned his head to look at Yun Wan, and wrapped his arms around her as he hugged her tightly. He couldn't tell what was wrong.

Pain … Yun Wan exhaled lightly, pouted her red lips, and her pouting look made Yeling Emperor's heart move. He leaned over and covered her lips, then picked her up and carried her inside the room.

When the two of them had left, Luan Qing still had not recovered her senses. She looked at the jade hairpin in her hand in a daze, and roughly understood why he wanted to put her to death. Forget it, the jade hairpin was going to return to him. Before that, she had to find a way out of the palace.

The next day, when she opened her eyes, she saw Yun Wan, who was sitting on her bedside looking at her. Luan Qing was shocked, she had been asleep for so long, when did he arrive?

Yun Wan saw through her thoughts, and half-leaned on his chest, before slowly opening her mouth: It's been a long time since I last looked at you like this, and it's still the same as before. If I were to slash down, I'm afraid that Royal Brother would lose his life.

He placed his finger against her chest. Tell me, if the knife were a little deeper, would you still be talking to me here? Royal Brother is so capable that even the people I sent to buy him off.

Is that so? Listening to him speaking the truth in such a relaxed manner, Luan Qing held his breath, and it was so stifling that she found it hard to breathe. There was a trace of mockery in her eyes as she said, I thought my life would be worth a hundred thousand silver taels.

Of course, you're my imperial concubine's Royal Brother. Wouldn't being cheap and cheap change my identity? Your status is naturally up to me. It's a pity that Royal Brother is lucky enough to survive and saved my life, making it difficult for me. Tell me, what should I do?

He raised his head and touched her throat with his fingers. Tell me, what will happen if I exert my strength? The Royal Brother did not know that it was this kind of hand that could caress the guqin. It was unknown how many women's necks it had broken in exchange for their current status. But what should we do? I can't seem to bear to part with it, because soon, we are the only ones left in this world who can depend on each other."

What do you mean? Luan Qing looked at him nervously, not willing to let go of any of his emotions, afraid that she would miss something.

Hahaha … He suddenly laughed out loud. There were some vague red marks on her clothes, which were extremely dazzling. Her body shivered, Luan Qing immediately turned her head to the side, feeling a strange sensation in her heart.

The entire nation's Nanling has been destroyed.

What? Luan Qing screamed out in shock and trapped his hand. Because of her exertion, the wound on his chest opened up once again. What do you mean? Nanling destroyed, how is that possible? "

Right. He bent over and whispered into her ear, It was on the day you were injured that the Yeling army took over the imperial city. And today seemed to be the day of their execution. Do you think we should go and take a look?

No — Luan Qing pushed him away and stood up, That's not possible, how could it be like this? Yeling has promised not to send troops, how can they go back on their word?

In her heart, she already knew that such a day would come. She just didn't want to admit it. To her Yeling, Nanling was merely a piece of meat at the mouth. Swallowing it at any time was as easy as flipping her hand.

CHAPTER 4 - HE KILLED HER WITH HIS OWN HANDS

Yun Wan fell backwards, her head knocking against the bed, producing a dull thud. Luan Qing stretched out her hand to help him, but she pulled it back.

Since his Nanling was dead, she was his last threat, which was why she gave him such a huge sum of money to request his death. This time, she really had no one to rely on.

They would naturally not think that, in regards to Yeling, are Nanling still a very good subordinate nation. But I made it happen. I made it happen.

Yun Wan held her forehead and stood up, I've said this before, I will make those people pay the price they should have. No matter who it is, as long as they can shake my position today, I will kill them all, including you.

It was you, who destroyed the Nanling with one hand?

That's right, it's me. Helian … Luan Qing, are you going to kill me for revenge? He took out a silver hairpin from his head and placed it in her hands. She looked at her provocatively and pointed at his heart, saying: Stab it down here, and if you stab it down ruthlessly, you will be able to avenge your entire Nanling. Come, Luan Qing, come!

Luan Qing held the silver hairpin tightly and looked at him, as if she was looking at someone else. They were twins. Should she kill the other one herself? She couldn't do it.

He was not too surprised, but that was within his expectations. Hehe … Luan Qing, other than being angry, and scolding me, what else can you do? If you can't even kill me, how can you kill others? This is you. Other than being weak, you are also weak. You are really tiresome.

Weak? Luan Qing suddenly laughed. What he said was the truth, she was just that weak.

From the day we entered the palace, everything has been predestined. Only people who are more ruthless than others, who are more careful in their actions, and who are more scheming than others, can survive. Luan Qing, don't tell me you have never resented or hated them before? The feeling of being ruthlessly abandoned as a chess piece was simply worse than death. Luan Qing, answer me in my eyes. Don't you hate me?

No, I don't hate you. Luan Qing shook her head and placed the silver hairpin to the side.

Is that so? He looked at her doubtfully before silently picking up the silver hairpin and inserting it back into his head. He looked at her curiously. Why not hate it?

You're more pathetic than me, so I don't hate you.

Sad? He smiled bitterly. Yes, I am sad, but you are hateful. As expected of twins, they were hateful all the time. So every day I think about how to make you die. But I've changed my mind. I really want to see if you're the same as me when you killed people.

With a wave of her long sleeve, she instructed: Men, bring out the prisoners of Nanling.

A prisoner of Nanling! Luan Qing's heart tensed up, she unconsciously gripped tightly onto the embroidered bed and looked out the door, only to see two imperial guards dragging a man dressed in eunuch robes over, pushing her down to the ground. Empress, we have brought him.

Li, Wan Er — A familiar voice rang out, and Luan Qing was immediately startled. Thinking that she had misheard, she pinched herself, causing pain to spread out. It wasn't a dream, it wasn't a dream. It was real.

The Nanling Emperor immediately crawled up, and grabbed onto Yun Wan's leg, Wan Er, I'm Royal Father, Wan Er …

How dare you! One of the imperial guards kicked him, causing him to fall to the ground. How could you call the Empress by her name? You live too much, don't you? "

The Nanling Emperor looked at him in panic, and crawled up while patting his shoulder, and then repeatedly kowtowed. Envelope... Esteemed imperial concubine, I beg you, can you let me go? As long as you plead with Yeling Emperor, he will definitely promise you that. Esteemed imperial concubine, on account of the many years we've spent together, I'm begging you to let me go. I'm begging you, I'm begging you …"

The emperor of a country that used to be so high and mighty had now become a prisoner under someone else. He actually did not hesitate to kneel and beg for forgiveness in order to find a way out. How sad was this?

Luan Qing's heart ached, not for him, but for herself.

Father... Royal Father. She mumbled something so low that even she could not hear it clearly. In her heart, did she also begin to hate him? Hate his cowardice, hate his cowardice, hate his cowardice?

Was this the Royal Father she admired? Once upon a time, she would be happy for a few days even if she received a glance from him. Hehehe … Sure enough, everything had changed.

Luan Qing, look, this is the person that you admired. Now, he can't even tell us apart, is he even worthy for you to call him Royal Father? Yun Wan turned around and asked. A flash of pain appeared in his eyes and quickly turned into hatred. He closed his eyes, as if she had sunk into a very painful memory, and slowly clenched her fists.

Leave one sword behind. Everyone else, get out.

Yes, Empress. One of them unsheathed his sword and placed it on the ground. Afterwards, they both backed out of the room, leaving behind only three people.

Imperial Concubine Li, no, Wan Er, I'm the Royal Father. Wan Er — Seeing that the others had left, he stopped his kowtowing and straightened his body, his eyes filled with gentleness. When had such a gaze ever appeared before?

Luan Qing took a deep breath, endured the pain in her chest while getting off the bed, and walked to the side of the Nanling Emperor with bare feet. She looked down at him from above, trying to find a trace of that year's image.

Seeing her, the body of the Nanling Emperor froze. His eyes were filled with panic, as if he was about to face a great enemy. Bright, bright moon …

Luan Qing was a little confused. She stepped forward and retreated a few steps out of fear as her whole body trembled. She lowered his head and did not dare to look at her. Mingyue, Royal Father was confused in the past, please forgive me. That day, Royal Father got drunk and that was why … "

Shut up! Yun Wan suddenly opened her eyes and interrupted him.

Turn around and look him in the eye. Helian Yi, what qualifications do you have to apologize? You know, even in my dreams, I want to kill you. At all times, I am not thinking about how to use my blade to cut off your flesh, and how to let you eat it piece by piece. "

He crouched down, picked up the sword on the ground, pulled it out, and approached him step by step.

"I'm begging you bitterly, over and over again, but you won't let me go. Helian Yi, all of this was caused by you. The destruction of the Nanling was the price I gave you.

He raised his hand and chopped down at his arm. Blood splattered everywhere as one of his arms fell to the ground.

Ah — He looked at him in horror, more than the pain of a broken arm. His face turned ashen. You … you are Brightmoon.

Right, I am Brightmoon. He stepped on the broken wall with one foot and continuously slashed at it with his sword, creating many wounds.

Luan Qing, look carefully. This is the person who harmed you. Because of him, I, Helian Mingyue, have become Yun Wan, and walk this path. For me to have this day, I have to thank you in particular.

Luan Qing seemed to have realized something. That day, he had summoned her and left. No wonder why he was like that when he returned … That look of embarrassment and pain …

She bit her lips lightly, and her heart began to bleed. The world suddenly collapsed. Tears filled her eyes as she turned her head to look at Yun Wan. Sovereign, Royal Brother. " She didn't know what to do, and she choked up with a single sentence.

Hold his hand, and caress his chest with the other hand, and then force out a smile. Royal Brother, I'm still by your side. "

Yun Wan was moved, the sword slipped out of his hand. He took hold of her and also stroked her hair with his other hand. I'm fine. They were already familiar with this action tens of thousands of times, and they weren't unfamiliar with it at all.

The Emperor of Nanling looked at the two of them hatefully, and while they were unprepared, he picked up his sword and thrusted towards them.

Seeing that, Yun Wan released her. She pushed her, and in just a second, the sword sank into her body. One was the Royal Father who had killed her, and the other was the Royal Brother who had pushed her into hell.

Hehe … Haha … She began to laugh, grabbed the sword, and pulled it out, bleeding faster. The moment the sword was pulled out of her body, she felt her heart being pulled out as well.

AHH@@

Upon hearing her voice, the crowd hurriedly rushed in. Upon seeing this scene, they were all shocked and stood rooted to the spot.

Seeing this, Yun Wan said anxiously: Helian Yi attempted to assassinate me, fortunately the Royal Brother saved me, you all better hurry up and spread the news, quickly, if anything were to happen to the Royal Brother, I will only ask you guys!

Yes. One of the Young Eunuch s ran out in a hurry, and only then did the others regain their senses. Only then did the imperial guards walk forward and subdue the Emperor of Nanling.

Wan, Wan Er — The Nanling Emperor did not expect it to be Luan Qing, and lost all color.

Luan Qing turned her head to look at Yun Wan. She could not see her emotions clearly, and her entire body collapsed. This was good as well. She had already paid him back what she should have.

CHAPTER 5 - CAMPUS WATCH

More than ten days passed, and within Chen-Wu Palace, Luan Qing laid on the bamboo bed with her eyes closed. Drunken butterflies bloomed behind her, blue and purple, beautiful as a picture scroll.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes. There was a faint tinge of grief in her eyes, as if she couldn't get rid of it.

Even the heavens thought that her life should not be ended, so they let her continue to live on in secret?

A trace of ridicule emerged on the corner of his mouth. He still remembered that yesterday, Su Guangsheng had brought a generous reward as he read out an imperial edict. However, the Nanling had already been extinguished and the special permission of Helian Mingyue had been changed to its name, Luan Qing. In addition, my Yeling has never treated meritorious officials unfairly, so I personally bestowed Luan Qing the title of fourth stage Emperor with blade and guard, and swore to be loyal to the imperial court no matter what.

A guard with a saber in front of him? Grade Four? With the demise of the nation, only she, the Nanling Prince, had managed to advance. In the eyes of the people, she, Luan Qing, had become an ungrateful, traitorous, and shameless person. Good, this is a really good plan. Two birds with one stone!

She stood up, and the white jade glass mask at her side fell to the ground. Perhaps she was afraid that her appearance would be terrible, so she specially ordered the number one craftsman in the world to create a mask for her.

His heart was slightly bitter as he unconsciously stroked his face. Those ugly scars seemed to be whispering to him about the beauty that had disappeared. May I ask which woman in the world doesn't care about her looks? This face would probably follow her for the rest of her life.

Helian Mingyue, this mask suits you. The warm male voice could be heard. Without even looking, it was obvious who it was. The only person in the entire nation still calling her that, Chu Huanchen. The madman who had stabbed her once, and from then on had openly appeared in front of her.

He picked up the white jade glazed mask from the ground, caressed it with his finger and praised: It is indeed a good piece of jade. All over the country, everyone is eager to try, just for your face. Such a great favor, it's even comparable to a imperial concubine.

In the past few days, she had been hiding whenever she could, afraid that she would meet with him alone. If he found out anything, not only Yun Wan, she would also be blamed for deceiving the emperor. Yeling Emperor's thoughts were actually unfathomable. It was indeed dangerous.

Unconsciously frowning, she snatched the mask back and turned around to leave. She wasn't someone who would suffer a loss in the first place, but she still vividly remembered the knife he gave her. Every time she saw him, her chest would feel pain. Sooner or later, she would put this scar on his body. With a sigh, power came into his hands, as important as that could be.

Seeing her walk away and ignore him, Chu Huanchen was not angry, he muttered to himself for a bit, then opened his mouth to warn her: Be careful later.

Luan Qing stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at him. The corner of her mouth curled up, and just as she opened her mouth, a vermilion pill entered her mouth and slid down her throat. It was too late to spit it out, so she simply saved some energy. Her expression changed slightly, as though she had just eaten a candy.

Chu Huanchen rubbed his forehead in feigned disappointment, and faintly gouged out her with his eyes: You're not going to ask, what if it's poison that goes through the stomach? Or are you thinking that I won't harm you? Mingyue, you are usually too reckless, and only know how to cause a hundred troubles without any gains. You must know that there are a lot of people in this world who would pretend to be a concubine, don't tell me that you need to use your flesh and blood to cut that blade one by one in order to be willing to believe?

After saying that, he stopped laughing and looked at her with a serious expression.

Even if it was me, you shouldn't be so careless. I naturally had some intentions by staying by your side. You really can relax. In the midst of enmity, it was best to avoid straining one's nerves, but it was also a precaution to loosen up too much. Mingyue, if I really wanted your life, it wouldn't be the first or second time you've died. Even if it's a Young Eunuch that delivers food, it might be arranged by the various powers. Chenwu Palace has become the target of everyone. Not only the people outside the palace, even the people from Nanling would like to kill you as soon as possible. You should be careful now. "

Her heart was in a mess as she lowered her head to completely cover up the complex emotions that she was feeling. What he said made sense, and I had unwittingly let my guard down on him and decided that he would not harm me again.

However, who can be 100% sure that he wouldn't take my life in an instant? Even if it's only 1%, I shouldn't take such a risk. Today, fortunately, he woke me up.

When she raised her head again, she had returned to her usual calm self. At least for now, you wouldn't be one? "

Chu Huanchen was dazed for a split-second as he looked at her, his heart incomparably calm and beautiful.

The wind brushed against the ends of her hair. The youth wearing a light muslin surrounded the flowers and looked back at him with confidence. Years later, his heart would still throb with the fresh shadows of that time, all the way to the very end of his life.

And you, too, cannot die because you still owe me one. She pointed to her chest and laughed out loud. This was her, so insolent, so bold.

Alright, I agree. Yes, he answered. He tightly gripped the green lotus on his sleeve. It was without concern for anything else, he was sincerely excited. In that instant, he firmly believed that this youth would spend his entire life to protect him, until he was strong enough to return the blow.

It was only after a long moment that the two came to a stop. They looked at each other with a sense of empathy.

Suddenly, Chu Huanchen looked into the distance, and a trace of understanding appeared in his eyes. I promised you that you'd protect yourself from dying first. If one day, even if I have to dig three feet out of the ground, I will have many powerful methods. If I enter that place, I will only bring you danger. You have to adapt to the situation and not force your way in. " With that, he disappeared.

Luan Qing could not help but praise in her heart, this Qing Gong was really something good, but it was a pity that she was not born with this kind of Qing Gong.

Just as he left, a Young Eunuch appeared in the garden. Seeing her, she hurriedly ran over. Master Luan, we've found you. He wiped off her sweat while panting before continuing, This servant has received the emperor's command. Master Luan, please follow this servant to the drill grounds to spectate the battle."

Watching the fight?

Seeing that she did not know, Young Eunuch became absent-minded. This servant has forgotten that my lord does not know, because this is according to my Yeling's rules, that all the newly appointed imperial guards will have to spar with each other on the drill grounds. However, the Emperor ordered that Master Luan was injured and that she would only need to watch from the sidelines.

Was he trying to test if she knew any martial arts? No matter what, there would be too many troubles during today's journey. A trace of ridicule flashed across her eyes as she said, I'll have to trouble Eunuch to lead the way.

Master Luan, what are you saying? This way, please.

The training ground was like a small city in a city, standing in the middle of Ye Ling's palace. Before he even got close, a fifteen meter tall blue stone statue was placed in front of the door. It looked like a tiger, yet not like a tiger. It was a wolf, yet not like a wolf. It was truly terrifying.

Luan Qing looked at the statue and only felt that it was familiar. Looking more carefully, the stone eyes seemed to be alive as they stared at her.

Master Luan, what's wrong? Hurry up and go in." Young Eunuch turned her head, and seeing that she was motionless, she immediately stared at the stone statue and urged her to do so.

Only then did Luan Qing come to her senses. Her undershirt was completely wet, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down her face. Just now, there was clearly a powerful force holding him back. This statue definitely wasn't an ordinary statue. Just who had placed it here?

Master Luan, is there something wrong with this stone statue? Young Eunuch looked over suspiciously. Other than being more sinister, it looked no different from usual.

When he thought about it for the first time, he was so scared that he couldn't fall asleep for a few days. He came to a realization and explained, Master, don't look at it like that. This statue is a little ugly, but it's still dead, don't worry."

She swallowed the words that had reached her throat and looked back at the pair of stone eyes. Her mind jolted and she hurriedly shifted her eyes away, almost sinking back into the ground. Why didn't she see the Young Eunuch? Could it be that she had accidentally entered some kind of illusion and triggered some sort of mechanism?

Lord, let's go in. Young Eunuch's eyes became red, he did not know why she was staring at the stone statue. If we were too late and the emperor investigated this matter, neither of us would be able to afford to wait.

Luan Qing nodded her head, taking off her veil, she put on the white jade glass mask on her face, feeling refreshed. This really is a good thing, she praised in her heart. Without waiting for him, she walked in.

Young Eunuch was stunned on the spot. He watched the white robed figure make a sound, and only after he had walked far did he suddenly regain his senses. He knocked his head, and ran to catch up.

CHAPTER 6 - LAI WANG FENG LI GE

The moment Luan Qing walked into the arena, everyone turned to look at her. A young man dressed in white leisurely approached on a warm day. He was neither humble nor haughty, and his elegance was like the approach of lotuses as the lotus flowers bloomed behind him.

Her black hair danced in the wind, and her pair of phoenix eyes were clear and bright. With a single glance, one could see that type of clarity, inadvertently calming their emotions.

Under his eyes, there was a white jade glazed mask that covered half of his face. It was extremely beautiful and had an extra layer of mysteriousness to it, adding to his extraordinary beauty. Just like that, she walked over, step by step stepping on the heartstrings of the crowd, untainted by even a speck of dust.

It was only when the figure kneeled down on the ground that everyone managed to retrieve a sliver of their consciousness. Your subject pays his respects to the emperor. Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor —

His heart felt slightly bitter. After experiencing such a long period of time, after his nation's broken Nanling, in the end, he still bowed down before others and worshipped at his feet. How could words describe what it felt like?

Yeling Emperor then regained his senses, the look in his eyes was unclear, he raised his hand and said: Get up.

Thank you, your majesty. Xie Li stood up. Only then did she remember that no one had told her where she should stand. She had only hastily summoned him, without any preparations at all. Looking around, apart from the children of the royal family and the concubines of the imperial harem, she was the only one who didn't have her official status.

At this time, Yeling Emperor spoke out. Luan Qing was like her name, it was indeed a good thing … Words. This mask is compatible with you, in this entire world, only Luan Qing and Prince Li are able to wear that mask to such an extent, it will not be a waste of our effort. "

Prince Li! He finally knew why there was a stone statue that looked like a tiger or wolf outside the arena. When he first heard of this place, he would feel that it was familiar, all of this was because of Prince Li, the God of Death that feared everyone on the battlefield, the King who had stomped his feet flat on the ground.

Feng Lige supported himself with the Prince Li Army, and led the imperial guards of the three Palaces and six Academies. Inside the drill grounds, it was definitely his world and even Yeling Emperor was somewhat wary of him.

Who was Feng Lige? She, Luan Qing, the proton of a failed nation, how could she dare to compare with him? She immediately kneeled on the ground. Your Majesty's words are too harsh. Luan Qing's left and right are just a clown, there is a huge gap between him and the Prince Li, this subject is terrified. "

Without waiting for Yeling Emperor to speak, a burst of frivolous laughter resonated through the drill grounds, drawing people's attention.

Turning his head, he saw a beautiful man riding on a beautiful Doolie. The Doolie gradually approached, and everyone held their breath, retracting the Qi around their bodies, leaving only his light, intimidating everyone present.

Unexpectedly, they met, and Luan Qing crashed into the pair of black eyes, her entire body frozen there, pulling her mind along.

What kind of pair of eyes were these? They were deathly still and ice-cold, the kind of serenity that came from the slaughter of thousands upon thousands of soldiers and horses, and also the endless weak waters that caused one to despair. He had used the flesh and blood of others to create such a cold sensation, piercing into his bone marrow.

Luan Qing's mind shook, she understood that the stone statue, the stone eyes, was a part of him. Her fingertips were already embedded into the meat, and her body began to tremble. Looking at her in such a state was exhausting on her mentally and physically, she was on the verge of collapsing.

Feng Lige withdrew his gaze, his heart was unperturbed, his thin lips slightly parted as he silently said a few words. In his eyes, it seemed as if he was yawning. She didn't have the qualifications to ask him to speak. This was already an endless honor and honor for her.

Luan Qing opened her hands, and the blood on the tip of her finger dripped into the ground, mixing together into a single drop. Thou shalt not pass. " The short term of 'despising her' became the biggest reward for her.

Yeling Emperor was used to seeing this kind of thing. He completely ignored his rudeness and spoke with a light smile. When I sent someone to look for you this morning, the servant said that you weren't here.

Feng Lige leaned on the Doolie and raised his eyes. With this look, all of the palace maids' wives turned red. Who knew how many souls they had stolen?

He lightly said: Your majesty's words are wrong. Lige is the commander of the three armies appointed by you. Besides, you personally bestowed the title of fourth rank imperial guard with a saber before him. As I thought about it, I just wanted to see how amazing a capable person would be able to gain the favor of the Emperor.

It's much easier for you to come to us. Yeling Emperor lifted his teacup and took a sip. No one could clearly see his emotions.

The atmosphere was tense. The two people's questions and answers had caused everyone to tense up. No one could see his emotions, so how could they dare act rashly? Other than Imperial Consort Li, that similarly stunning beauty looked at him with a coquettish smile, not concealing anything in her expression at all.

Feng Lige looked away lazily. In her eyes, the lady in front of his was just a tool to solve his needs. Consort Mother, sooner or later, I will take revenge for you. I will put your corpse in the most respected place in the Royal Tomb.

That fire, those mocking faces, they were deeply engraved in his mind.

Luan Qing only felt that the air around him had become extremely cold, and that the man with peerless talent was emitting a dangerous aura. It looked like if she could retrieve her life today, it would be her fortune.

Without waiting for her to think, the person on the right side opened his mouth and said, Let's begin. His tone was unquestionable, and it was so calm that there was not a trace of emotion in it. Such a person was the most terrifying.

After not saying anything for a long time, Luan Qing was surprised. She began to ponder in her heart, his' Let's begin ', could it be to her? She slightly raised her head and swept her gaze across the audience from the corner of her eyes. When she saw everyone's gazes fall on him, the results were very clear.

She stood up and knelt for too long. Her knees began to hurt. His legs suddenly weakened, and he fell towards Feng Lige's Doolie, smashing his head straight onto it.

Luan Qing felt dizzy from the impact and his head swelled up. The wound on her abdomen opened