Beauty and Beauty: Adopted Daughter Becomes Concubine

Chapter 2
The other courtyard in the city looks ordinary and inconspicuous from the outside, but in fact, there are first-class hidden guards guarding it all around.

The man stood by the window and was surrounded by the hazy moonlight. His body was slender and thin, his facial features were enchanting and picturesque, and his pure black pupils were like the deepest night in the world. His eyelashes were long and thick, but they didn't look powdery at all.With the corners of his lips slightly raised, he chuckled, and the gorgeous fireworks outside the window were suddenly eclipsed, "Tongtong." Across the figure in front of the curtain, his voice was hoarse and lazy.Those long and narrow phoenix eyes that looked at people with a slight smile were sly and ruffian, with a downright bad feeling.

Lian Yingtong could hear clearly, but she pursed her lips tightly and remained silent.

Murong Yuchi, Emperor Wu of the Southern Sea, issued an imperial decree to command Lian Liyang, General Xuanwu who held a heavy army, and was sentenced to be executed in half for treason.

In the Lian family, males over ten years old were beheaded, female relatives were demoted to slavery and sold as servants, and a group of people who had been friends with the Lian family were imprisoned and exiled to the wilderness, and they were not allowed to return for life.

So far, the Lian family's power, which was once prominent in the ruling and opposition parties, has been wiped out.

He ruined her family, but bought her and kept her by his side.

She understands the truth of success and defeat. Her father's support for soldiers and rebellion is a serious crime. Before his execution, his father repeatedly told her to endure everything in the future, just to save her life.

Lifting the curtain, his face was close at hand, slender fingers brushed her slightly parted lips, the light pink was soft to the touch.

Her watery eyes were panic-stricken, like a frightened fawn, retreating unconsciously.The scene just now was a bit too bloody for her 12-year-old.

Today is her father's birthday, she wanted to secretly go to the roadside Digong Temple to worship, but she didn't expect to attract the attention of the local ruffians.It was the first time he killed people in front of her just now, and Murong Yuchi stabbed those people through their hearts.

There was cold killing intent in his eyes, and that expression made her shudder.

Lian Yingtong avoided his sight, from the moment she was bought by him, what Murong Yuchi wanted was her absolute obedience.

For example, it is not allowed to go out of the other garden.

"Tongtong, where do you want to go tonight?" The next moment he was tempting her tenderly.

"I'm just too bored, the fireworks are so beautiful tonight, so I'm sorry, I won't run around again in the future."

After a while, I heard him whisper, "Stay by my side, it's too dangerous outside, you know?"

"En." She only nodded in agreement, seeing that he didn't ask any further questions, even Yingtong's hanging heart finally let go.

Her every move is under his control, even at such an important moment of his wedding tonight, he did not loosen his restraint on her at all.

Murong Yuchi reached out to touch the top of her head, smiled softly and praised, "Tongtong is so good."

The unexpected tenderness made Yingtong flustered, she tried to break free from him, "The emperor canonized a new empress today..."

His face was displeased, "You should be tired, go to sleep for a while." As he spoke, he leaned on the side of the couch, resting his chin on her shoulder and stroking her tight back with the palm of his hand.

In the first days, she woke up from the horrible nightmares, even though the lights in the house were like daylight, she dared not sleep.Murong Yuchi noticed that every time when she woke up, he comforted her so that she fell asleep again.

He closed his eyes, and sprayed his warm breath on her cheeks and neck.Face to face, a peaceful sleeping face came into her eyes, flawless and coquettish facial features, eyelashes that were too long and too thick, the corners of his mouth naturally curved slightly, and a very shallow dimple appeared on his cheeks.

Murong Yuchi's expression was surprisingly soft when he fell asleep, she had never seen him get angry, until now she realized how terrible the consequences of angering him are.

Suddenly, "Tongtong." He called to her, sliding his finger across her cheek.

Slightly itchy, she endured it, and quickly closed her eyes tightly without saying a word.

"Tomorrow I will send someone to pick you up and live in the palace."

His words were undoubtedly thundering in her ears, her hands and feet were cold, and she refused sharply, "No, I won't go!" Even if it would anger him again, Lian Yingtong still insisted.

Dali Temple Shaoqing Zong Ting waited for Murong Yuchi outside, and went out for most of the night. To Murong Yuchi, the wedding night of the empress seemed to be someone else's business.

Later, Murong Yuchi walked out of Qingya Xiaozhu, passed by Zong Ting, "Pick her into the palace tomorrow morning." Neither his expression nor his voice showed any emotion.

Zong Ting has known him for more than ten years, and knows that no one can defy his decision. He is the king, he is Murong Yuchi, the most powerful young emperor in the century since the Murong family dominated Nanming.

Zong Ting rarely sees his emotional ups and downs, Murong Yuchi seems to be born with a perfect disguise, and his emotions are freely controlled by him.In the eyes of others, he is handsome and elegant, completely harmless.People who don't know him have been confused like this.

When the first emperor passed away suddenly, there were old ministers in the court waiting for the opportunity to join forces and wanted to support the former deposed prince on the throne. Murong Yuchi, who was a martial arts student at Yunling Peak, heard the news and hurried back to the palace.

At that time he was too young, facing the dangers in the court, Murong Yuchi acted unexpectedly quickly, and his methods were vicious and ruthless, as if he had already understood all the traps set by his opponent.

In the end, all those who participated in the conspiracy, together with their family members, regardless of men, women, old and young, were killed one by one without leaving any survivors.

Since then, the 15-year-old Murong Yuchi ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor with blood and bones.

He secretly cleaned up the stubborn old forces in the court bit by bit, while cultivating a new party that was loyal to him, and consolidated the power under his control.

So Zong Ting was not surprised that he killed General Xuanwei, the veteran of the two dynasties, Lian Liyang.

The only thing I don't understand is that Murong Yuchi would buy Lian Yingtong, the daughter of the criminal minister Lian Liyang, to keep by his side. Even because of her, on the night of the emperor's wedding, Murong Yuchi killed himself.

Zong Ting followed Murong Yuchi closely, and thought twice before saying: "Lian Yingtong is the daughter of a guilty minister. After the emperor has just been appointed as a new emperor, it is not a good time to enter the palace at this time."

"You just follow the arrangement I told you."

Tough, just obey his orders, this is Murong Yuchi's usual style.

The cold comes and the summer comes and goes, entering the palace for almost three years, Lian Yingtong is 15 years old.

In the spring, Guanju Palace is full of roses in full bloom, and the breeze blows to lift up the pleasant fragrance. Lian Yingtong casually picks up a book and leans against the beauty, flipping it. The lazy sun in the afternoon makes her drowsy.

Feeling very tired, the book she held in her hand fell off, even Yingtong was too lazy to move, she simply pretended she didn't see it, and closed her eyes to fall asleep.

Feeling someone approaching from behind, someone covered her with a cloak and muttered softly, "I just recovered from my illness, and I came out to have a wind again."

"Aunt Xuan, if I don't come out to bask in the sun and blow the air, my whole body will soon become moldy." Lian Yingtong said weakly.

She probably lived in the palace for a long time and became more delicate after being served. She had a minor illness that took half a month to recover.

The only luck is that Murong Yuchi accompanied the Queen Mother to South Foshan to fulfill her vow and has not yet returned to the palace. Although she is sick these days, she is happy and peaceful.

"How did Princess Changning forget again? The palace is strictly hierarchical, and your slaves can't afford to call you Aunt Xuan." The beautiful woman standing beside her said Li Xuan.

She was over forty, dignified and demure.Although she claims to be a slave, she is a female official in the palace, taking care of the daily necessities of this special master of Guanju Palace.

Princess?Lian Yingtong laughed when she heard that.

The daughter of a guilty minister entered the palace, and in the blink of an eye she became the daughter of Anling County King Murong Chengjun, and Murong Yuchi was also granted the title of Princess Changning.

What's even more ridiculous is that Murong Chengjun is Murong Yuchi's cousin, so he became her imperial uncle in name.

She justifiably lived in Guanju Palace, facing her uncle the emperor day and night, every move of her was controlled by him.Even what she ate, drank, or even yawned every day, someone reported it immediately.

He didn't completely restrict her freedom, she could move around freely in the palace, of course she had to be accompanied by him.

Murong Yuchi was very thoughtful in treating her well, she lacked nothing, and the precious items from foreign ministers' tribute would always be rewarded to her every now and then.

Everyone in the palace envied her for having an uncle who loved her so much. The empress usually gave her three points of courtesy, and the concubines in the fourth palace even put down their figures to please her.

In such a huge palace, Li Xuan, who has an indifferent personality, is the only one who speaks out to her.In front of her, Lian Yingtong felt a little relaxed.

"It's just a title, Aunt Xuan doesn't need to be too entangled. I think even if he hears it, he won't think there is anything wrong with it." Lian Yingtong said casually.

"This is the palace rule."

Li Xuan was famous in the palace for her stubbornness and sternness, Lian Yingtong smiled and let her go.

"The Empress Dowager has just sent a servant to bring a message and summon the Princess Tianyi Palace for a small gathering."

Lian Yingtong was completely relieved, and the queen mother summoned her to say that she had returned to the palace from Nanfoshan.

"Did he come back too? When did it happen?" He was referring to Murong Yuchi.

"yesterday."

South Foshan fulfilled his wish, according to the previously planned itinerary, Murong Yuchi should not have returned to the palace so soon.When he returned to the palace yesterday, he didn't come to Guanju Palace to see her. Did something happen during this trip?
Puzzling questions flashed through her mind, Lian Yingtong got up, but complained in her mouth, "Oh, I'm so bored, I can't sleep anymore."

Going to Tianyi Palace, the Empress Dowager summoned her, and she had to grasp the timing properly when she went.Although she has the title of princess, her status in the palace is actually embarrassing.

Murong Chengjun, king of Anling, has no power in his dynasty, and his fief is far away from Nanming. In the barren and desolate northwest, he is not allowed to return to the imperial capital without the emperor's summons.

So many people think that if one day she loses Murong Yuchi's protection, Princess Changning will just be a pitiful foster child in the palace.

Lian Yingtong stepped into Tianyi Palace, Empress Dowager Xiao was talking with Empress Kang Xinya beside her, she smiled lightly when she saw her.

"Princess Changning is here."

"The emperor's grandmother is blessed and safe." Lian Yingtong bowed her head slightly to salute the Empress Dowager Xiao, and then said hello to the queen, "Chang Ning has met the empress."

Kang Xinya greeted her by patting the empty seat beside her, "Come here and sit here."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager." Lian Yingtong walked over and sat down, with an obedient appearance, quietly listening to the chat between the Empress Dowager and the Empress, occasionally saying a word or two.

After a while, Concubine Shu, Concubine De, and Concubine Xian came one after another as promised, and after a while, Concubine Xiao Gui, who is usually the most beloved, came late, and Murong Weichi accompanied her.The two walked and bowed their heads and whispered softly from time to time, and behaved intimately and tenderly.

The eyes of all the concubines focused on Murong Yuchi and Concubine Xiao, everyone looked calm and looked different.This trip to South Foshan to fulfill the wish, apart from the empress, the other concubines were only Xiao Guifei.

Living in the palace for three years has seen a lot, coupled with Li Xuan's careful teaching, how could Lian Yingtong not know that envy, jealousy, and even resentment are hidden under that calm surface.

Concubine Xiao Gui was originally gorgeous, but the bright red dress set her off even more radiant.Compared with Kang Xinya who is wearing the same color clothes, she has an aura that overshadows her elegance.

Red is exclusive to the empress of Zhenggong Palace, everyone looked at the empress, but Kang Xinya didn't care at all, as if it was an ordinary matter.

Seeing the two of them, the queen mother smiled happily, "The Ai family has been waiting for a long time, but you two are long in coming."

"My empress forgive me, Lan Xin will punish herself with three cups." Murong Yuchi said while helping Concubine Xiao to sit down, and then sat beside her instead of going to the empress.

Concubine Xiao is full of joy, she is the niece of the Empress Dowager's family, and Murong Yuchi is also her cousin, after all they grew up together since they were young, and the cousin still treats her with special care.

"Don't blame the queen mother. The concubine is not feeling well. The emperor wanted the concubine to have a good rest, but the concubine likes to be lively, so after asking for a long time, the emperor allowed the concubine to come." Xiao Guifei smiled and asked the queen mother for Murong Yuchi , suddenly his face changed slightly and he frowned and covered his lips.

"Still uncomfortable?" Murong Yuchi handed her the plum tea with his own hands, and patted her on the back with one hand.

Concubine Xiao Gui nodded her head, her face flushed, she drank plum tea and replied in a soft voice, "It's my concubine's fault for worrying the emperor."

Lian Yingtong accidentally discovered that Queen Kang Xinya's palms were suddenly clenched and hidden in her sleeves. She was not the most beautiful person in the six palaces, but she was the most dignified and virtuous. No matter how intimate the other concubines and Murong Yuchi were, she took it calmly. Just now this behavior was abnormal.

The Empress Dowager smiled relieved and said, "It's like this reaction when you're pregnant for the first time, and it will get better after the first three months."

original……

Concubine Xiao Gui's publicity today, Empress Kang Xinya's gaffe.

Murong's line of descendants is weak, the late emperor had only a few princes before his death, and only three princes are still alive after dying of illness. The second son Murong Yuchi ascended the throne at the age of 15 and has not had any heirs in the past 12 years.

Concubine Xiao's pregnancy with dragon descendants will undoubtedly be a great joy in the Nanming harem. If it is a boy, it will be the eldest son of the emperor.It is difficult for the queen to gain a foothold in the harem without a child. If she has a child in the future, a battle for the throne will be inevitable.

"Chang Ning."

Murong Yuchi's voice was close at hand, and she regained her composure with an innocent face, "Congratulations to Uncle Emperor and Imperial Concubine. In a short time, you can add a pair of younger brothers and sisters to accompany me."

Concubine Xiao's face blushed again, this remark made the Empress Dowager smile, "Look, Chang Ning's little mouth is so sweet, come, reward the Princess."

She passed him to receive the award in front of the Empress Dowager, her skirt fluttering like a wisp of haze drifting away.There was a slight smile on Murong Yuchi's lips, the light in his eyes flickered, and the depth of his eyes could not be seen.

On a spring night, the pleasant fragrance of roses floated in her bedroom, seemingly absent.

The palace lanterns were lit, rice paper was spread out on the desk, and Lian Yingtong got up to practice calligraphy without feeling sleepy.

In the past three years, what she wrote most was one word.

Tolerate!
There is a knife on the head of Xinzi. If used properly, this knife is a double-edged sword.

"Tongtong." His voice behind him was never slow, as if everything was under control.

Indeed, she had never seen anything that Murong Yuchi couldn't control.

She put down her pen and ink and turned around, "Kowtow to the emperor."

Murong Yuchi glanced at the pen, ink, paper and inkstone she prepared on the desk, "Why are you still awake so late? Can't sleep?" I remember that she often woke up from nightmares, and it was difficult to fall asleep when she woke up.

"Naping too long during the day, I'll fall asleep later."

She thought that he would accompany Concubine Xiao who was pregnant, if she knew that he would come, even Yingtong would force herself to fall asleep no matter how sleepy she was.

He was silent for a long time, Lian Yingtong raised her head, but met his eyes as deep as the darkest night, looking at her, Lian Yingtong was inexplicably nervous.

This man has two completely different faces, no matter which one treats her, she can't handle it now.

"Do you remember how long we haven't seen each other?" Murong Yuchi turned around and asked her.

"Probably more than ten or twenty days." The voice was flat and without a trace of waves.

Warm breath brushed her hair, slender jade-like fingers grabbed her chin, and Murong Yuchi's phoenix eyes faintly showed a chill, "Think again."

My heart beat faster, I tried my best to be careful when I replied to him, but I still didn't know where to provoke him.

She closed her eyelids and opened them again, staring at him with clear and bright eyes, "The emperor returned to the palace yesterday, not counting today, nineteen days." These nineteen days were the most relaxed days in her three years in the palace.

Murong Yuchi sighed, leaned over and forcibly picked her up and put her on the bed.The spring clothes were thin, and the temperature between his palms could be felt through the clothes.

He leaned against her ear, and his warm breath swept behind her ear, "It should be nineteen and a half days."

Lian Yingtong felt that the numbness was unbearable, but she couldn't push him away, so she had to exclaim, "Uncle Huang!"

She deliberately pronounced these three words emphatically, in order to remind him of his identity, Murong Yuchi stared at her with a half-smile.

"I'm 15 years old, and my uncle still thinks I'm a child! I won't have nightmares anymore, and I won't be so scared even if I don't light the lights at night." I couldn't think of any better reason to avoid him, but Can not offend him.

At the age of 12, she was only worried that she would be trapped in the palace wall for the rest of her life and lose her freedom. Now she is ignorant of the relationship between men and women, and Murong Yuchi's behavior of sleeping with her before was actually too intimate.

In name, he is her imperial uncle, but in reality he is her family-killing enemy, their relationship is just that, even Yingtong can tell the difference, and she doesn't want to have anything else to do with Murong Yuchi.

She is waiting for someone in her heart, and more than 1000 days and nights have never killed her faith.

"Yeah, in a blink of an eye, Tongtong, you are already 15 years old." Murong Yuchi nodded and said calmly.

The girl with clear and bright eyes has been unknowingly sculpted by the years.

The light tulle skirt outlines her beautiful figure, which is exquisite and exquisite.Strong eyebrows and rouge lips are self-satisfied without smiling, just like the most wanton blooming and vigorous rose among the roses outside the window, which amazes and envies everyone who sees it.

He assigned Li Xuan, the oldest female official in the palace, to teach, even Yingtong was like a blank sheet of paper, she learned everything quickly, and Li Xuan was as strict as she was, and secretly praised her.

She bowed her head and looked like a well-behaved and cute little daughter. She was innocent and innocent. Who knew what kind of staunch temper was hidden in her bones.

"I would like to ask Zong Ting to be my teacher." She changed the subject, and with the courage she didn't know where she came from, she said what she had been planning all along.

(End of this chapter)