noffsinger Chapter 231 Untitled (Edited 2)
Chapter 231 Untitled (Edited 2)
When Qingmo opened her eyes again, she found herself in an ancient palace. Her maidservant called anxiously, "Miss, Miss, today is the day for the palace selection, you can't be late!" After receiving the original owner's memories, Qingmo understood that the original owner did not want to enter the palace, but was forced to participate by her stepmother's scheme.
Qingmo smiled coldly, deciding to make the best of it. At the talent show, numerous women vied for attention. When it was Qingmo's turn, the emperor was drawn to her aloof and elegant demeanor. Qingmo secretly thought, "This could be an opportunity."
So she deliberately acted different from others, displaying effortless skill in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, while also exuding an air of detachment from worldly affairs. The emperor immediately bestowed upon her a sachet, indicating that he would keep her name on his list.
On her way back to the palace, Qingmo encountered a mysterious man. He had striking features, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes when he saw Qingmo. Qingmo felt a strange sense of familiarity with him, as if she had seen him before. The man whispered, "Miss, be careful of the dangers in the palace." Qingmo raised an eyebrow: "Thank you for the reminder, young master. I have my own plans." With that, she left with her maid, while the man watched her retreating figure thoughtfully. It seemed that an unknown foreshadowing had been planted both inside and outside the palace walls.
Qingmo entered the palace and, with her outstanding talent and intelligence, quickly stood out among the other young ladies. However, she knew the cruelty of the palace intrigues and did not become complacent. That night, the moonlight bathed the imperial garden like water, and Qingmo strolled alone, unexpectedly encountering the mysterious man from that day. It turned out he was the son of a high-ranking official, named Xuanyuan Lie. Xuanyuan Lie approached Qingmo and whispered, "I know you didn't truly enter the palace. I'm willing to help you escape." Qingmo's heart stirred, but she remained wary: "Why would you help me like this, sir?" Xuanyuan Lie's gaze was intense: "I felt an instant connection with you, young lady."
Soon after, a banquet was held in the palace. Qingmo performed a dance, her graceful figure like a fairy descending to earth. The emperor was delighted and bestowed many treasures upon her. However, this aroused the empress's jealousy. The empress secretly sent someone to frame Qingmo, falsely accusing her of stealing the Phoenix Seal. Qingmo was banished to the Cold Palace. Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Lie bribed the guards of the Cold Palace to send her a heater and food, and secretly told Qingmo that he was looking for evidence to clear her name. Qingmo was grateful and quietly waited for a turning point. A few days later, Xuanyuan Lie indeed found the truth, proving that the empress had framed her. The emperor was furious and deposed the empress. Qingmo regained her freedom. She looked at Xuanyuan Lie with a different kind of emotion in her eyes, and her journey in the harem had only just begun.
As time went by, Qingmo's status in the palace gradually rose. However, she did not lose herself in the allure of wealth and power. One day, Xuanyuan Lie found Qingmo, his expression grave. It turned out that the border war was escalating, and he was about to head to the battlefield. Qingmo felt reluctant to part with him, but she also knew of his ambitions.
After Xuanyuan Lie went to war, Qingmo silently prayed for him in the palace. At the same time, she used her wisdom to assist the emperor in handling some government affairs, gaining his deep trust. However, she always kept her distance from the other concubines, remaining true to her original intentions.
On the battlefield, Xuan Yuanlie fought bravely and repeatedly distinguished himself in battle. However, the enemy was cunning and set a trap, plunging Xuan Yuanlie into a bitter struggle. When the news reached the palace, Qingmo was extremely anxious. Disregarding the danger, she personally went to the temple to pray for divine protection.
Perhaps her sincerity moved the heavens, for Xuan Yuanlie ultimately broke through the encirclement and decisively defeated the enemy army. Upon his triumphant return, the entire capital rejoiced. Xuan Yuanlie entered the palace to meet the emperor, but his gaze remained fixed on Qingmo. When he saw that Qingmo was safe and sound, a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Afterwards, Xuanyuan Lie requested the emperor's blessing for marriage, willing to give up all glory, only wishing to spend his life with Qingmo. Moved by his devotion, the emperor gladly granted his request. Qingmo and Xuanyuan Lie finally became husband and wife and lived happily ever after. Qingmo also ended her quick-travel journey, looking forward to her next wondrous experience.