Demon Emperor

Chapter 1 Demon Emperor
After Nguyen Hu woke up, he lay on the eaves of the palace by the pool.

In this bustling capital, atop the magnificent imperial city, built by the most skilled craftsmen in the world, overlooks the most powerful imperial nobles and royalty.

He really did become a tiger.

Unfortunately, it is a roof ridge beast on a roof, that is, a sculpture on a palace.

The nights are filled with wind and rain, while the days are scorching hot.

"How did I become this thing?"

The only saving grace was that many of the new things and sights in the palace were things he had never seen in his previous life.

Located at a high place.

He watched the scenes unfolding in the imperial city with a feeling akin to watching a TV drama, yet it felt far more real.

My first day here.

It was still dark.

"Bang Bang Bang~"

As a group of eunuchs, their backs hunched, walked through the long corridor, striking the utensils in their hands, the entire imperial city immediately came to life.

The sun rises in the east, its golden light stretching for miles.

The golden tiles of the imperial city shone even brighter in the sunlight, and Ruan Hu, perched atop the roof, felt warm and cozy.

Ruan Hu first looked at the eunuch who walked through the corridor, which he understood as a eunuch.

The eunuchs were not the effeminate and weak figures he had imagined. Many of them had beards, and many were quite strong and capable of carrying heavy loads.

Then he stared at the palace maids and female officials who were hurrying by with their heads down, maintaining a restrained and polite demeanor.

Look at their appearance, their clothes and accessories, and their lives.

Finally, at noon.

The eunuchs and palace maids decorated the garden by the pond, placing couches in the pavilion and setting up a platform opposite.

Then he saw a group of people escorting a figure as he walked in.

That's the emperor.

The other person was wearing a brocade robe embroidered with golden dragons, and immediately became the center of attention upon their appearance.

Everyone looked at him with trepidation, for he could command everyone with his every word and action.

Even a single glance from him is enough to make everyone rack their brains to guess his thoughts and try to please and satisfy him.

Ruan Hu was very curious about what kind of charm he possessed.

After staring at the other person for a long time, I realized he was just a young man who was probably not even twenty years old, and there was nothing special about him.

But in the eyes of others, the other party seems to be like a god.

In the garden by the pond.

The emperor sat on a carved rosewood dragon throne, watching musicians play music under the pavilion, while women in gorgeous clothes sang lyrics on the stage.

Surrounded by swirling incense smoke and melodious music, the emperor's eyes were glazed over as he tapped his fingers to the rhythm, completely absorbed in the music.

However, he did not notice that something non-human was watching him from above.

the next day.

Unbeknownst to everyone, the stone carving that was originally on the east ridge of the roof had somehow moved to the west side.

It was moving, slowly, but it covered the distance of a palace overnight.

People only notice what's happening on the ground; few people notice changes at higher elevations.

Or rather, no one would have imagined that the roof ridge beasts on the palace would actually run away.

At this moment, Nguyen Hu was looking at the scenery inside the palace to the west.

The pearl curtain swayed gently, reflecting the graceful figures of the palace maids.

They were dressed in colorful clothes and held jade plates filled with delicacies from all over the world.

Ruan Hu, who hadn't eaten anything, hadn't felt hungry before, but suddenly felt hungry at this moment.

"I wonder what it tastes like!"

The emperor slightly raised his hand, and a concubine placed a crystal-clear grape into his mouth. The sweet taste made him squint his eyes.

Ruan Hu, perched on the eaves, swallowed his non-existent saliva; he too wanted to try it.

"Ok!"

The emperor nodded, and the eunuch beside him immediately responded with a smile.

Then the eunuch looked to the other side, his expression immediately turning cold, and he clapped his hands lightly.

"Clap!"

The musicians played melodious tunes, and the dancers danced gracefully to the melody.

Their dance was so graceful, it was as if fairies had descended to earth, captivating all who watched.

The emperor was completely captivated by the sight, frequently uttering words of praise.

Meanwhile, the concubine beside him smiled radiantly, seemingly also immersed in the dance and music, her eyes and brows always following the emperor.

Yesterday I listened to the lyrics, today I enjoy the dance.

The emperor's days were truly colorful. The third day.

The emperor had just finished court and came to the garden.

It rained last night, and the air is fresh and invigorating.

The garden is filled with exotic flowers and rare plants vying for attention, while the artificial hills and flowing water complement each other beautifully.

The emperor, accompanied by his concubines, strolled through the area, admiring the picturesque scenery.

just.

Today's concubine is not the same as yesterday's concubine.

The one from yesterday, the woman in the palace was like the moon, her fair wrists like frost and snow.

Today's beauty surpasses even the lotus in her makeup; the breeze from the water pavilion carries the fragrance of pearls and jade.

One has snow-white skin and a stunning figure; the other has a face that could topple kingdoms.

pity.

Even as the emperor walked through the garden, he still felt unsatisfied.

"Although the scenery in the palace is beautiful, it is still a bit too monotonous."

"I have heard that the scenery of the Yangtze River Gorge is beautiful, but I, as the supreme ruler, have never been to see it."

The emperor always seemed to be filled with pride and self-satisfaction, possessing a confidence that ordinary people would never have.

It was as if everything in the world was under his control.

Even if he didn't conquer this world, and his position as emperor wasn't due to his own abilities, and even after the throne was passed down to this generation, the entire land was no longer entirely his.

However, he still possesses a strong, inexplicable self-confidence, the source of which remains unknown.

The eunuch standing nearby, with a hunched back, stepped forward with a smile and said loudly.

"All land under heaven belongs to the emperor, and the entire world belongs to Your Majesty. Your Majesty can go wherever you want."

But then the eunuch changed the subject.

"But nothing outside can compare to Xijing. If Your Majesty wishes to see any scenery, you only need to issue a decree."

"Why not build one in the capital? Why go elsewhere?"

"Whatever Your Majesty desires, your subjects will offer it to you. There is no need for Your Majesty to personally retrieve it, as that would be beneath your dignity."

The emperor laughed heartily, finding the words very pleasing to the ear.

that's it.

Ruan Hu watched him eat the most delicious delicacies in the world, embrace the most beautiful woman in the world, and indulge in wanton behavior every day.

It seems that the emperor does nothing but listen to lyrics and appreciate music every day, yet he is praised to the heavens by a group of ministers and eunuchs and hailed as the greatest emperor of all time.

But he could only stand on the rooftop, enduring the wind, rain, and scorching sun.

Ruan Hu, now a demon, is consumed by lust.

A demonic heart stirs within.

"I could sleep with that damn emperor too."

Ruan Hu's thoughts began to stir, and his intentions gradually deepened.

The ridge beast transformed into a black shadow, which circled around the eaves and walked downwards.

Fourth day.

On this day, the emperor, holding the hand of his concubine, went boating on the pond, admiring the artificial hills and the pavilions and towers in the distance.

Night was falling, and dusk was approaching.

Lanterns were hung on the dragon boat.

As the night deepened, the shadows gradually coalesced into a human figure, which suddenly appeared behind the emperor.

Then, he pushed the emperor into the lake.

A gust of wind swept up, causing the trees on both banks to sway and the blue water to ripple.

"Who?"

In his shock, the emperor turned around and, just as he was falling into the water, finally saw the culprit's face clearly.

However, what they saw was not a human, but a fierce tiger with golden eyes, a demon with bared fangs and sharp teeth.

"what!"

"Your Majesty has fallen into the water! Quickly, save him!"

"Help! Help!"

On the boat and on the shore, everyone sprang into action.

Torches on the shore coalesced into a long dragon, and people kept jumping into the water from the boat, finally rescuing the emperor.

However, when the emperor opened his eyes from his deep sleep, his gaze was completely different.

Those were the captivating, mesmerizing eyes of a demon.

(End of this chapter)