Chapter 36: The Demon Concubine Who Brings Harm to the Nation [Read More]

Since returning to this dilapidated palace, Shi Fengque has missed her family for countless days and nights, and has tried countless times to escape from the cage that shares her name.

However, as a noble concubine in the reign of Emperor Jingzong, she was once extremely pampered. Not only did she appear in many poets' lavish poems as an embellishment of the prosperous times, but she also inevitably became the source of disaster that caused the emperor to become foolish when the dynasty was in turmoil.

'A song of colorful clothes on the phoenix palace,'

'The dance breaks down into its original form.'

The emperor built a luxurious palace for her, searched the world for her small wishes, and even a casual complaint out of pity for his father's hard work could have a government office moved into his own backyard.

All these were contrary to Shi Fengque's original intention, but she was so innocent at that time that she didn't know the true intention of the old emperor to control the world, and she didn't know what price was hidden behind all this favor.

It was not until one night when the flags were raised and he heard the private discussions among the soldiers and palace maids that Shi Fengque realized what role he would play in the history books.

'Trouble'

She had never thought that this word would be associated with her, because entering the palace as a concubine was never her intention. It was just that the emperor was attracted by her innocence and took her into the palace to be raised by his side.

The journey south was a painful one. In order to show that he was "reflecting on himself", the emperor repeatedly ignored her. Her father could not understand her inner pain and could not give her anything except pale comfort.

Finally, Shi Fengque, who was in her twenties at that time, had a rebellious idea in her heart - since everyone said that she was a disaster, she had to prove herself that women also had the courage to serve the country.

So she did something "earth-shattering" - she escaped from the team on the way, disguised herself and sneaked back to the capital, found Sukjong who had not yet ascended the throne, and expressed her willingness to serve the country to him.

However, her young and naive enthusiasm was met with a frown from Emperor Suzong. Faced with this "trouble", Emperor Suzong tried to persuade her in vain and threw her in Fengque. Even though she asked for surrender again and again, and finally only asked to sew gauze for the soldiers in the army, she was not granted her wish.

She couldn't figure it out at that time, but Sukjong had quickly covered up her "scandal" for his father. Before she could come to her senses, she had become an invisible person in the palace.

In the southwest,

She became a deceased concubine who died suddenly.

Just like that, she paid the price for her decision. She was alone as Fengque fell into desolation for more than ten years. The prosperity of the past was gone, and she was trying to survive all by herself in this deep palace.

She had long since become indifferent to the fine clothes, delicious food, and gorgeous silk clothes. Her only obsession in her heart was her family. However, considering her current status, Shi Fengque thought that she might never have this opportunity again in her lifetime.

But fate gave her a chance to turn things around today.

But this so-called turning point seemed like a joke, just like the first twenty years of her life.

"Aunt! What a good marriage!"

The young man in front of her, who had unfamiliar features but bore the name of her family, was excitedly saying, "The country, the Marquis Liu, who was conferred the title by the rebel dynasty, is now intending to return to the true emperor with his nephew. But when he was young, the Marquis Liu always admired the reputation of his aunt, and has been obsessed with you for so many years. He heard that you were not doing well in the country, so he asked the Holy Queen to marry you!"

"..."

Shi Fengque was speechless for a long while, and his heart was filled with panic, both because of the current situation and because of this attentive and warm, yet strange former family member.

“Absurd.”

She shook her head subconsciously, and repeatedly emphasized with her only amulet: "I am the imperial concubine of Emperor Jingzong. You, you actually let me marry someone else?"

"Sister."

The young man called her by her name again: "No matter what you have done in the past, Liu Hou doesn't mind. He is truly only after you!"

Shi Fengque just found it funny when he heard that. Let's not talk about her... just talk about Liu Hou. She wanted to marry her without even meeting her? It was even more disgusting to say that she admired her after hearing about her "reputation" in the past.

Shi Fengque never recognized the reputation of "The Witch Concubine Who Caused Trouble to the Country" and those who wanted to marry her just because of her reputation were worse than the little thief just now. At least the little thief had seen her in person.

"do not talk--"

Feeling the gap between the imagined Southwest family and the reality, Shi Fengque's expression turned cold and he was no longer polite in his words:
"You call me affectionately, but are you worthy of the name of aunt? Throughout history, there has never been a nephew who sells out his aunt like you. This is what my second brother usually teaches you."

"..."

The young man's face suddenly turned ugly, and he was about to say something when the elegant woman next to him, dressed in a dark palace dress and with beautiful and charming eyes, suddenly spoke:
"Young people are young and ignorant, Fengque, don't be upset. Shi Fan, you go back first. I will let Fengque go out of the palace to visit his family in two days. Then you and your family can get together and we can talk about some things."

Wait until the young man leaves.

Shi Fengque looked at the graceful and charming woman with a mixture of ice and fire with his moist eyes: "I won't marry."

Every word was decisive.

Hearing this, the fox in front of him narrowed his eyes slightly, and a cold and charming voice sounded:

"What you said doesn't count."

"I'd rather die than marry!"

Shi Fengque, this usually gentle and soft woman, now stared with clear eyes, and said to the old friend in front of her in a resolute tone: "Don't think that you can control me just because I have no one to rely on. The worst that can happen is that I will die. I have let it go a long time ago!"

"Oh, really? Then you die."

Shui Mei's female voice was tinged with a hint of sarcasm: "You hang yourself on the beam, and I dare to let Feng Er outside the palace accompany you right after you hang yourself on the beam."

"you--"

"What do you mean by you? Don't you know me best? Don't you know whether I dare or not?"

"..."

Seeing Shi Fengque's gradually reddening eyes and his tightly bitten red lips, the charming woman in a black palace dress with a graceful figure smiled coldly:
"You should be a little more respectful. I will consider you a contribution to the country and remember your kindness. Otherwise, if you anger me, you will not be able to die even if you want to. I will let you stay in this world and regret it."

"..."

Shi Fengque felt empty in her head, and had a feeling of total despair. Just as she was wondering why she had ended up in this situation and why fate still refused to let her go—

clap clap clap!
Someone behind me applauded, and at the same time there was a sound that would make anyone frown:

"The Queen Mother is truly majestic and powerful, sweeping away all the disobedients."

"who!"

Shui Meifeng's voice suddenly became stern, and the corners of her alluring fox eyes narrowed vigilantly.

"Wei Mingqi, the commander of the Blue Dragon Command of the Western Court, pays homage to the Holy Empress—"

The young man walked out of the darkness and bowed to the woman in palace dress with a smile. Then, without waiting for her to speak, he straightened up, put his hand on his chin, and looked her up and down disrespectfully:
"I heard that the Holy Empress has also been separated from her husband for a long time. In my opinion, since the Holy Empress is still young and charming, why don't you return the government to Your Majesty and find a good man? Wouldn't that be good for the country?"

"Be bold!"

　I don't know if it's because I'm used to typing in the early morning, but I type unusually slowly at night. You guys take a look first, I'll write some more, and I'll update without delay tomorrow at noon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)