Luo Xiayou: The Abandoned Concubine of the King TXT Full Electronic Book
[Text: Prelude – Mistaken Soul Capture]
“Ah, how comfortable! I’m going to enjoy this bath!” Yan Baomei said happily while lying in the bathtub.
I had only fallen asleep for a moment, but when I woke up, I saw the terrifying ox-head and horse-face spirits. This can’t be the legendary hell, right? Woo! How could this happen? Did I die in my sleep? Or did I drown in the bathwater? I just can’t figure it out!!
While Yan Baomei was puzzled, two little ghosts approached. The leader timidly said, “Miss, sorry, we accidentally captured your soul.”
“Then quickly send me back!” Yan Baomei said unhappily.
“We wanted to send you back, but your physical body has been burned by fire. There’s no body to return to!” the little ghost said.
“I don’t care! It’s your negligence. I’ll report this to the Jade Emperor! Woo!” Yan Baomei said angrily.
“Please calm down, miss. According to our investigation, you’re an orphan. Even if you go back, you’ll be alone and helpless. Why don’t we help you find a suitable body in a wealthy family…” the little ghost suggested tentatively.
Yan Baomei knew ghosts had great abilities, and the little ghost’s suggestion seemed quite good. Perhaps she could be reborn into a rich family and not have to struggle for survival. Haha!
“Reincarnation is possible, but only if you agree to my three conditions,” Yan Baomei said.
“Wanting beautiful looks, endless wealth, and perfect love, right?”
“Oh? How did you know?” Yan Baomei asked. Oh, right! They’re ghosts with the ability to read minds, of course they would know her desired conditions! But being so easily read made Yan Baomei feel a bit embarrassed!
“Miss, it’s time. You should go now, or you’ll miss the opportunity,” the little ghosts said anxiously.
Before Yan Baomei could say more, she was forcefully kicked into a white vortex, entering another time and space.
“Ah! Human desires are truly terrifying,” one of the little ghosts said, shaking his head helplessly.
And so, Yan Baomei began her time-traveling journey, writing a new life in a different space!!
“Miss, the master wants to see you in the main hall,” the serving maid Xiaorou said.
“Oh, Father called me? I’ll go right away,” Mei Siyu said excitedly. This was the first time her father had called her. At fourteen, she had never had any contact with her father. His initiative made her heart race!
Wearing a white and pale yellow floral dress, Mei Siyu gracefully walked into the main hall, seeing both her father and stepmother. Her joyful heart inexplicably trembled when she saw her stepmother.
“Yuer, come sit next to me,” Mei Ganfeng said warmly and lovingly.
“Yuer pays respects to Father and Stepmother,” Mei Siyu curtsied politely.
“Our Yuer is so well-behaved. Come, sit next to me,” Yangyun stood up, pulling Mei Siyu to sit close to her on the chair.
This sudden warmth caught Mei Siyu by surprise. Her father’s gentleness touched her heart, but her stepmother’s intimacy made her uneasy. These two had never been so close to her before, making her feel something was about to happen!
[Text: 001 – Entering the Palace]
“Yuer, are you willing to enter the palace and serve the Emperor?” Mei Ganfeng asked warmly.
“Yuer is willing, as long as Father is pleased,” Mei Siyu said obediently.
“Haha, I knew our Yuer would be the most cooperative and not cause us trouble,” Stepmother Yangyun said.
“Alright, you’ll enter the palace in three days,” Master Mei waved his hand, signaling her to leave.
“Yuer takes her leave,” Mei Siyu stood up, bowed to her father and stepmother, and left with the help of her maid. She naturally noticed her father’s impatience, which once again deeply hurt her!
Stepmother Yangyun looked disdainfully at the departing figure. These clear eyes had once captivated the master, resulting in this annoying girl. Although the master had never truly cared for her, he would unconsciously pause and look at the now-adolescent Mei Siyu.
Mei Laoyeh was visiting his daughter’s quarters for the first time, standing by the window and hesitating, looking at this melancholic daughter. For fourteen years, he had not fulfilled his parental duties, allowing her to live in constant difficulty and caution, without the love other children would receive. All because he could not face these eyes – eyes just like Ning Xueyu’s! When Xueyu was alive, he was powerless to protect her, causing her to live in pain and torment, and she decisively died after giving birth to her daughter!
“Master, is it really you? Have you come to see the Second Young Miss?” Little Rou said joyfully, carrying a meal.
“I’m just passing by, I’ll leave immediately. Do not disturb the Young Miss,” Mei Laoyeh said and turned to leave.
After Little Rou entered the room with the meal, she shook the lost-in-thought Young Miss and said excitedly, “Miss, do you know? The Master just came to see you.”
“Oh, is that so.” Without expected excitement, she responded flatly and returned to her thoughts. Her heart was actually elated, but she wondered if her father’s arrival was because she had agreed to enter the palace and was showing rare affection!
The meal on the table remained untouched until it grew cold. Ah, poor Young Miss!
Little Rou stood beside Ci Yu, seeing the Young Miss secretly sad, feeling upset herself. She boldly spoke her mind: “Miss, can you take me to the palace? Rou wishes to serve you for a lifetime.” She knelt before Mei Ci Yu.
Mei Ci Yu gently helped Little Rou up, softly saying, “Be careful, the floor is cold. Are you willing to follow me to the palace? Do you know the palace is deep as the sea, not as simple as the mansion, and trouble can arise at any moment?”
“Little Rou is not afraid, only wishing to accompany the Young Miss, willing to die,” Little Rou said firmly. Time passed quickly, and today’s Mei Ci Yu was beautifully dressed, her hair adorned with pearl hairpins, wearing a fine silk gauze dress. Her black hair was lightly tied with a blue ribbon, hanging softly behind her. Her already exquisite features were even more stunning after the maidservants’ styling, causing the room’s servants to stare in awe.
Urged by the eunuch, Mei Ci Yu gracefully boarded the phoenix carriage with her maidservant Little Rou, entering the imperial palace! Without the grandeur of other official daughters, without a ceremonial farewell, Mei Laoyeh didn’t even appear, and she left the Mei family – a home that never provided her any warmth!
“Liu Gongong, is this the day the court ladies enter the palace?” asked Ming Lengchen, the ruler of Le Ling Kingdom, sipping tea with interest.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, the selected court ladies from official families have been settled in Yunyi Hall, awaiting Your Majesty’s summons,” Liu Gongong respectfully replied.
Ming Lengchen took the court ladies’ portraits, examining them with interest. When he reached the third portrait, he was captivated by the woman’s serene and elegant temperament. Her clear eyes were particularly enchanting, her beautiful features beyond description. Her untainted quality was mesmerizing – she seemed like a fairy descended to earth!
“Who is she?” Ming Lengchen asked.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, she is Mei Xiangye’s second daughter, Mei Ci Yu, fourteen years old,” Liu Gongong reported accurately, sensing the Emperor’s great interest in this woman.
“Summon her tonight,” Ming Lengchen commanded.
“Yes, this servant will go immediately,” he replied, retreating silently.
The narrative continues with Mei Ci Yu’s unexpected challenges in the imperial palace, including a mysterious skin condition and a potentially fraught imperial summons.
