Urmie

Chapter 89: Plans

“Very much so, Your Majesty.”

Golden eyes blinked at her.

They then flicked away. 

“That is good. The trial is hereby concluded.”

“Your Majesty!” Minister...

Chapter 88: Noble Ladies

Kang Yanxin screamed and struggled with all his might, but he was no use against the trained Imperial Guards. Especially not in this state. Every other twist in the guards’ grip made him squeal i...

Chapter 87: Talisman

The maids dropped onto their knees as soon as they filed in. 

“What exactly,” the Emperor started, “was so important that some insignificant maids dare to barge in on a private tri...

Chapter 86: Eyes

The next day dawned far too quickly for her taste. 

Today was the day she would face Kang Yanxin in court. Well … that was an inaccurate description. Today was the day Kang Yanxin woul...

Chapter 85: Gratitude

Samaya was so deep in her thoughts that the walk back to Yongyagong seemed to be over in a flash

The moment Samaya stepped into her residence, the atmosphere shifted. Despite the few maids an...

Chapter 84: Fragrance

Samaya entered the Court with measured steps, her head held high, every inch of her posture exuding poise and confidence. Yet beneath her composed exterior, her thoughts churned with sharp precisio...

Chapter 83: Mother and Son

She came back a few hours before dawn, relieving Ah-Liu of his duty. Though the boy opted to remain until dawn to avoid any suspicion anyone might have. Ah-Liu’s talismans, infused with his dark ...

Chapter 82: Karma

Trigger Warning: Ca****tion. I don't know what gets flagged here so censored it a bit but yeah Kang Yanxin's family jewels go snip snip.

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Chapter 81: Doom

The Purple Pavilion was as filled with ethereal beauty as it was with sinful decadence. Beautiful men and women fluttered about, some dancing at the center, some entertaining the customers, while o...

Chapter 80: Proof

The spar was over.

Samaya lay on the ground for a moment longer, staring up at the man who had so easily pinned her down. His weight pressed into her wrists, though not painfully, and his int...

Chapter 79: A Royal Spar

The sickness did not last as long as she thought it would. 

She began feeling better the day after the Emperor’s visit, though she still felt weak and devoid of energy. It was somethin...

Chapter 78: Days of Sickness

Fortunately, no one came looking while she was away.

Ah-Liu was waiting for her when she came back. The boy had clearly been anxious ever since she forced him to stay back and he rushed over ...

Chapter 77: The Purple Pavillion

The Red Light District was a place of mesmerising contradictions. By day, it slumbered in quiet anonymity, blending into the sprawling capital with nondescript alleyways and modest storefronts. But...

Chapter 76: Deja Vu

The room was suffocating. Samaya’s hands was still a little numb from how hard she held Lady Ren. She shouldn’t have; her strength was greater than that of the average woman. But Lady Ren seeme...

Chapter 75: Time for Revenge

Samaya felt numb.

She could hear the blood roaring in her ears and feel the fire raging in her chest. But other than that, she felt nothing. Her limbs were paralysed, unable to move. No, it w...

Chapter 74: Fire

Rarely had Huang Yasheng seen anyone so undaunted and fierce in the case of punishment. Granted, it was not a physically exacting punishment. It was, however, a humiliating one. 

It woul...

Chapter 73: Something Terrible

Samaya froze momentarily. 

It took a moment for her mind to catch up with what was happening. Kang Yuxin must have gotten to her. The thought burned through her like fire, ...

Chapter 72: Witnesses

The day of the trial arrived sunless and gloomy. The clouds overhead were slowly rolling with thunder. Samaya could smell the oncoming rain in the air. The Palace seemed darker than usual. It was t...

Chapter 71: Preperations

“What… what is going to h-happen now?”

Samaya looked back at Rin, who had now unfurled slightly from her previously huddled form but was clearly still frightened if the trembling of her...

Chapter 70: An Absurd Proposal

The palace was in an uproar after the drum had been struck. It spread like wildfire that the drum had been struck to bring a complaint against Minister Kang’s son, and even more astoundingly, it ...

Chapter 69: The Drum of Justice

The Emperor’s hand tapped on the armrest of his throne as he almost absently watched the Ministers bicker amongst themselves like children, his mind drifting to the unsettling conversation he’d...

Chapter 68: Rage and Disappointment

Samaya did not have to go much beyond her residence before Ah-Liu found her. That was to be expected. Ah-Liu must have gotten ready and gotten to her as fast as he could. She really should carry mo...

Chapter 67: Uncertainties

The night was too long.

She gave Lian instructions to call Ah-Liu as soon as dawn broke before she made her way to the room where Yu had taken Manu. The room was sparse, with minimal furnitur...

Chapter 66: Who?

She turned her head and saw that the Guard was standing there.

“The Physician is here.”

Her eyes moved from the guard to the Physician who was standing behind the Guard. It was the...

Chapter 64: System

When Samaya woke up, it felt like she had not slept at all. She somehow managed to sleep beyond her usual routine of waking up at sunrise. The sun’s rays filtered through the intricately carved w...

Chapter 63: A Visit to the Capital City

Samaya adjusted the simple, yet elegant, robes that Eunuch Li had brought her, their fabric a far cry from the silks she was used to, but comfortable nonetheless. She tied the belt securely around ...

Chapter 62: A Father's Affection

By the time the other concubines left, the Emperor was a strange sight.

He had gotten rid of his royal robes, which sat almost carelessly on the pillow set that made the tower. The man’s dr...

Chapter 61: Playtime

Fu Caiyi came fairly early, just as the servants were setting up everything, Ai and Mei trotting behind her. The moment they saw her, they ran to her, now comfortable enough with her to be able to ...

Chapter 60: Plans for a Midday Meal

Samaya had the habit of waking up with the sunrise. She preferred to get her morning exercise in by the time Manu woke up. During the first week or so of staying in the Palace, this routine was dis...

Chapter 59: Unexpected Stay

There was a long pause.

Samaya waited for an answer.

“And here I thought you did not want Our attention.”

She blinked.

“What?”

The man tilted his head. “Is t...