Shuhan

Liu Chan was indeed a man who loved beauty.

His eyes always reveal his desire and pursuit for the beautiful things in the world.

However, in these troubled times, he understood one truth even more clearly: life is more important than anything else.

Beauty is great, but if you lose your life for it, it would be a waste of time.

Guo Zhao and the concubines in the Wei Palace were all extremely beautiful.

Some of them are gentle as water, some are charming as fire, and each of them is enough to make men fall for them.

After conquering the Wei Kingdom, Liu Chan saw the beauty of these women and couldn't help feeling a little moved.

However, he knew very well that although these women were beautiful, they were Wei people after all. He had destroyed their country and killed their monarch, so they would inevitably feel hatred in their hearts.

Liu Chan sat in the magnificent palace, surrounded by gorgeous decorations and exquisite furnishings, but he felt a little uneasy.

He imagined, if these women suddenly killed a man and a woman during lovemaking, wouldn't he be laughed at for eternity?
Once such thoughts come to mind, they are difficult to get rid of.

He frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes.

At this time, the eunuch walked in quietly, bowing his body and being respectful.

The eunuch knew Liu Chan's thoughts very well. He slowly said, "Your Majesty, after a month of observation, I found that the women in the Wei Palace were indeed resentful at first. They lost their country and their loved ones, so their hearts were naturally filled with grief and anger. However, as time went by, they seemed to have figured out many things."

The eunuch paused and continued, "They just want to survive now and don't want to be sent back and forth as cargo. In this chaotic world, what can a weak woman do? They can only pin their hopes on His Majesty, hoping that His Majesty can give them a place to settle down."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chan raised his head slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He asked, "Are you sure they won't have any ulterior motives? After all, they are from Wei."

The eunuch replied affirmatively: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have carefully observed them. Their minds are just trying to survive, and they dare not think of anything else. They will definitely serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly and will not have any other thoughts."

After hearing what the eunuch said, Liu Chan felt a little more at ease.

So-called love and so-called loyalty may exist in this world.

But in the deep palace, luxury is extraordinary.

He stood up and paced around the palace.

His eyes swept over the decorations around him, and he couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

Although he destroyed the State of Wei and became the overlord of the world, the worries in his heart never diminished.

He stopped, turned around, looked at the eunuch and said, "Then tonight, let's go to the former Queen Mother of Wei, Guo Zhao. I want to see what kind of woman she is."

The eunuch was shocked when he heard this.

He was well aware of Guo Zhao's status and influence in the Wei Palace, and also understood the profound meaning of Liu Chan's move.

He bowed his head and took the order and left.

As night falls, the lights are on.

Surrounded by his attendants, Liu Chan slowly walked towards Guo Zhao's residence.

Along the way, he had mixed feelings, with both anticipation for Guo Zhao's beauty and worry about her possible hatred.

Guo Zhao's residence was located in a corner of the palace. Although it was not as gorgeous as Liu Chan's bedroom, it also had its own charm.

There are several osmanthus trees planted in the yard. It is spring now, and the osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, with a fragrant smell.

When Liu Chan walked into the courtyard, he couldn't help but be attracted by the beautiful scenery.

The eunuch wanted to step forward to report, but was stopped by Liu Chan.

He came to Guo Zhao's door and gently pushed it open.

There was flickering candlelight in the room, and Guo Zhao was sitting in front of a bronze mirror, dressing herself.

She was wearing an elegant dress, with long hair draped over her shoulders and a stunning face.

When Liu Chan saw this, he couldn't help but feel moved.

When I think about the fact that this person was once Cao Pi's favorite woman and the Queen Mother of Wei, the excitement makes people feel itchy.

Guo Zhao heard the door open and turned around.

She saw Liu Chan standing at the door and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

But she soon regained her composure, bowed and said, "I greet your majesty."

Liu Chan walked into the room and looked around.

The furnishings in the room are simple and elegant, revealing the owner's taste everywhere.

He walked to Guo Zhao, reached out his hand, gently lifted her chin, and looked at her face carefully.

Guo Zhao has a pretty face and her eyes reveal a gentle temperament.

Although there was some melancholy in her eyes, there was no hatred that Liu Chan was worried about.

Liu Chan looked at Guo Zhao and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He couldn't imagine that this woman who was once the queen mother of Wei State had now become his plaything.

Liu Chan gently released Guo Zhao's chin and asked, "Do you admit your guilt?"

Guo Zhao was startled when he heard this.

She knew that she was a Wei citizen, but now she had become the concubine of the Han emperor, which was a crime in itself.

But she was not afraid, and answered calmly: "I know my crime. But now I am your Majesty's, and I should serve your Majesty wholeheartedly in order to forgive my crime."

After hearing what Guo Zhao said, Liu Chan couldn't help feeling a little satisfied.

He saw that Guo Zhao was a smart woman who knew how to protect herself in this chaotic world.

He smiled and said, "You are very sensible. I like women like you. Tonight, you will accompany me."

When Guo Zhao heard this, she felt a little resistant, but she did not refuse.

She knew that she had no choice now and could only hope that Liu Chan would treat her well.

What if I gave my body to this end?
She bowed and said, "I obey your command."

Liu Chan looked at Guo Zhao's gentle face and respectful attitude, and couldn't help feeling moved.

He reached out his hand, gently stroked Guo Zhao's long hair, and said, "Don't worry, I will treat you well. As long as you serve me loyally, I will never treat you unfairly."

Guo Zhao felt Liu Chan's tenderness and couldn't help feeling a little shaken.

She originally thought that Liu Chan was just a cruel overlord, but at this moment she saw a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

She didn't know whether she should believe Liu Chan, but she knew she had no other choice.

Liu Chan looked at Guo Zhao's somewhat confused eyes and couldn't help feeling a little proud.

He knew that he had successfully conquered the woman and at least planted a seed of loyalty in her heart.

He smiled and said, "Come on, let me see how beautiful you are."

As he said that, he took Guo Zhao's hand and walked towards the bed.

Although Guo Zhao was somewhat reluctant, she did not resist.

She knew that she had now become Liu Chan's woman and could only obey his wishes.

It was late at night and the candlelight was flickering in the room.

Guo Zhao was wearing a light gauze gown, her skin was whiter than snow, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like autumn water, and there was a faint smile on her lips, which contained both flattery to the foreign monarch in front of her and unspeakable bitterness. As the queen mother of a fallen country, her fate was like duckweed, and she could only try her best to please the conqueror to find a trace of peace in this chaotic world.

Liu Chan was wise and brave, and also possessed some of the majesty and unruliness of an emperor.

He lay beside Guo Zhao, his eyes flashing with amusement and curiosity, as if he was excited about the Queen Mother of Wei throwing herself into his arms.

In order to please Liu Chan, Guo Zhao tried her best. She opened her red lips and hummed an ancient ballad of Wei State. The song was like a spring breeze, gentle and lingering. Her slender hands gently stroked Liu Chan's chest, and her fingertips conveyed warmth and tenderness.

Liu Chan felt Guo Zhao's tenderness, but he had no intention of pitying her in his heart. He was like a traveler who had been thirsty for a long drought and finally found a rain. He was hungry and thirsty for this sudden warmth.

He suddenly turned over and pressed Guo Zhao under him. Their eyes met at this moment. A trace of fear flashed in Guo Zhao's eyes, but it was immediately replaced by obedience.

The flickering candlelight illuminated the sweaty faces of the two people. Guo Zhao was already sweating profusely from exhaustion. Her hair was sticking to her cheeks in a messy pattern, and her eyes were flashing with fatigue and helplessness.

However, when she looked up at Liu Chan, she saw that he was still full of energy.

No wonder it is rumored that this man is lustful. With such energy, how can an ordinary woman satisfy him?

As he took in so many women, he naturally gained a reputation for being lustful.

Of course, she had no idea that Liu Chan's reputation for lust was not just spread by others.

He is a womanizer.

Guo Zhao felt bitter in his heart, but he also understood that if he did not serve the Emperor of Han well today, he would probably have a hard time in the palace in the future.

So, she forced herself to cheer up, raised a forced smile, and said softly: "Your Majesty, I still have beauties in my palace, would you like to summon them?"

Although her voice was soft, it was trembling with an imperceptible tremor, which was the fear of an unknown fate and the helplessness of Liu Chan's endless demands.

When Liu Chan heard this, he raised his eyebrows and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

He knew who the beauties Guo Zhao was talking about were. They were nothing more than the concubines who once belonged to Cao Rui, the Emperor of Wei. But now they had become slaves of a conquered country and were at his mercy.

He jokingly said, "They are all your wives. You actually want to serve me, the monarch who destroyed your country, with your wives?"

The words were full of teasing and provocation.

When Guo Zhao heard this, her face suddenly turned red with shame. She lowered her head, bit her lower lip, and felt mixed emotions.

She knew that although Liu Chan's words were harsh, they were true.

Now that the Wei Kingdom has perished, she, as the queen mother, cannot even control her own destiny, let alone those innocent concubines?

She raised her head, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Now that the Wei Kingdom no longer exists, I and they are just your majesty's women."

Although her voice was soft, it carried an unquestionable firmness.

Liu Chan laughed out loud, and the laughter sounded particularly harsh in the silent night sky.

His evil taste was aroused, and with excitement flashing in his eyes, he said, "Then let you, the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, serve me together!"

His words were full of flaunting of power and humiliation of Guo Zhao.

When Guo Zhao heard this, her heart trembled. She never expected that Liu Chan would make such an absurd request.

She looked at Liu Chan's smug face and felt an inexplicable sense of shame in her heart.

However, she was well aware of her current situation. If she dared to disobey, she might implicate more people.

So, she suppressed the shame and immorality in her heart, forced a smile, and said softly: "Your Majesty, you are joking. I will do my best to serve Your Majesty."

Seeing this, Liu Chan became even more proud.

He reached out and stroked Guo Zhao's cheek, his fingertips gently brushed across her lips, and said with a smile: "You are quite tactful. However, I would like to see how you two, the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, can serve me."

As he said this, he stood up from the bed and strode out of the hall, as if he was going to summon the concubines.

Guo Zhao looked at Liu Chan's departing back, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that she was about to face unprecedented humiliation and torment.

However, as the queen mother, she could only endure it all silently.

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm her heart.

No matter what the future holds, she must face it with strength.

Soon, Liu Chan returned to the palace with several concubines.

Those concubines were all beautiful, but their faces were filled with fear and anxiety.

They knew what humiliating and helpless fate they were about to face.

Guo Zhao looked at them and felt an inexplicable sympathy in his heart.

I and they are all just floating duckweed in this chaotic world, unable to control our own destiny.

Liu Chan looked at the beauties in front of him, with greed flashing in his eyes.

He laughed loudly and said, "Tonight, I will enjoy the service of you mother-in-law and daughter-in-law."

As he spoke, he pointed at Guo Zhao and one of the concubines, and ordered them to pour wine and serve food for him.

Guo Zhao and the concubine did not dare to disobey and could only put on a smile and try their best to please Liu Chan.

Although their hearts were filled with humiliation and helplessness, they could only endure it all silently.

The hall was brightly lit and filled with laughter, but behind the laughter lay endless bitterness and sorrow.

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Liu Chan finally had enough food and drink and left with satisfaction.

There were several bodies lying in the hall, which was particularly eye-catching.

Guo Zhao and the concubines collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down their faces.

They knew that although they had saved their lives, they had lost their dignity and freedom.

Mao laughed.

Instead of worrying, it is better to put it aside completely and concentrate on serving this man.

We are alive anyway, so isn’t it good to live happily?
Moreover.

In this chaotic world, they are just insignificant existences, unable to control their own destiny.

Since you can't resist, just enjoy it.

Guo Zhao looked at the women who still had lingering emotions on their faces, then turned to look at the moonlight outside the window, feeling an inexplicable emotion welling up in his heart.

Although she was the queen mother, she was unable to change the situation in this chaotic world.

She could only endure it all silently and wait for fate to decide.

And those concubines, like her, will struggle and survive in this endless darkness.

Maybe, with their beauty, they can live a good life in this deep palace, but that's not certain.

The night breeze blew gently, taking away the laughter and joy in the hall, leaving behind only endless silence and sorrow.

Guo Zhao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to bury the bitterness and sadness deep in his heart.

Tomorrow is another new day, and she must face everything with strength.

And those concubines will continue to move forward with her in this chaotic world, looking for their own future. (End of this chapter)