The tyrant is going to hold a talent show!
The tyrant is going to hold a talent show!
The tyrant is really going to hold a talent show!
And so, the news that Yin Changling was going to hold a talent show spread like wildfire. No sooner had it been announced than it reached the whole country, not only the common people but also the various vassal states.
The common people already knew of the tyrant's reputation, although they did not know where the selection quota was or that the women to be selected had to be recommended by someone.
But out of their love for their daughter, they all kept their doors and windows tightly shut and stayed indoors, fearing that their daughter would be taken away.
As a result, the entire imperial city has been unusually deserted these past few days. The streets are deserted, people keep their doors closed, and few people are out and about.
It wasn't that they didn't want it; having someone in their family become an empress would bring them wealth and power, and they could also bring some benefits to her brothers. But who was that person? That person was a tyrant!
A ruthless and bloodthirsty villain!
They still vividly remember the scene of the execution of hundreds of officials at the Meridian Gate; the blood was so deep that even heavy rain couldn't wash it away.
The common people didn't want their people to be killed by the tyrant the moment they sent them in, so... they had to hide them well!
However, in stark contrast to the reactions of the common people, the various vassal states began to have their own ideas.
The Yin Dynasty practiced a system of separate governance for the inner and outer courts. The officials of the inner court included the Grand Tutor, Right Chancellor, and Grand Protector who attended court, while the officials of the outer court included the marquises and earls of the various vassal states.
These old nobles valued the interests of their families above all else, even knowing the tyrant's cruel nature, for fortune favors the bold!
This was an incredible opportunity, if only his daughter could gain the tyrant's favor...
Given the tyrant's disdain for everyone, if his daughter were to prove herself, he would extend his affection to her and her family, bringing her immense wealth and honor!
Therefore, all the vassal states also took action, hiring the best palace maids for their daughters to teach them etiquette and avoid taboos.
All this was so that his daughter wouldn't lose face during the talent show, and ideally, she could win the tyrant's favor in one fell swoop.
The officials in the inner court were busy with preparations, and those officials who did not have daughters or sisters were not idle either, as they were even more envious of the benefits that the Queen would bring.
Therefore, each family would select a suitable woman from their own clan and adopt her into their own household, promising to give that family benefits in return. This way, they could kill two birds with one stone.
...
Yin Changling's talent show was in full swing, and the news spread far and wide, even reaching Yin Yi, who was traveling.
He was resting at an inn in Bozhou at the time. He had been traveling for several days and had finally managed to rest for a few days when he heard this terrible news.
"Bang!"
Yin Yi slammed his hand on the table, his face filled with a sinister expression. Once he shed his disguise, there was no trace of his gentlemanly demeanor.
He painstakingly plotted for decades, instigating infighting among the late emperor's sons, all in order to seize the throne.
Unexpectedly, Yin Changling appeared out of nowhere. That wolf child was just a savage. How could he sit on the throne that he had always longed for?
This position clearly belonged to him, and Yin Yi was not convinced; no, he was very dissatisfied.
He learned to read at five, could write at seven, and by ten he could recite the laws of the Yin Dynasty fluently. How could he be inferior to that wild child!
Yin Changling grew up among wolves and only knew how to hunt for food. If it weren't for that meddlesome Grand Tutor, Yin Changling would never have had the chance to ascend the throne!
Whenever he thought of this, Yin Yi felt extremely angry. He and his father had worked so hard to plan for so long, only to have someone else reap the rewards. Who wouldn't feel resentful in that situation?
Yin Yi felt a strong sense of crisis; this time, he had to do something too…
With this in mind, Yin Yi began to sketch on the sheepskin and started sending messages to his father, the Marquis, saying that since a queen was to be chosen, a few exceptionally beautiful women should be selected.
He knew that his father had many secret palace medicines, and that he had given them to the late emperor before.
How did they do that?
Of course, it was done by presenting beauties. The northern vassal states had no shortage of beauties, each one graceful, elegant, and radiant. The former emperor of Yin had taken quite a few as his concubines.
They drugged these beauties, using the act of yin and yang to transfer the poison to them, slowly weakening their bodies.
The families of those beauties all lived in the territories of the northern vassal states, so they couldn't escape even if they wanted to. They could only be controlled by their fathers.
Moreover, this drug is administered discreetly, and its toxicity takes a long time to manifest, leading people to believe it's simply a sign of aging and declining health.
It won't arouse any suspicion from others.
Just like the late emperor, who knew he was going to die, he never suspected that it was his favorite concubine who did it.
Now that Yin Changling also wants to select some beauties to enter the palace, I must properly instruct my father that it is time to cultivate another batch of beauties.
It would be best if he could be selected this time, so that he could sow the seeds of disaster in Yin Changling as soon as possible and bring about his demise.
Yin Yi smiled sinisterly, hoping that Yin Changling wouldn't disappoint him.
You must know that a beautiful woman is not only a confidante, but also a deadly poison. Let's prepare more such confidantes for our good king.
Yin Yi looked at the lambskin strapped to the eagle's leg and a sinister smile appeared on his face.
He was watching to see if Yin Changling was lucky enough to enjoy the favor of a beautiful woman.
...
The following day at Shen time.
The Imperial Preceptor's Residence.
As dusk fell, the wind and snow gradually subsided, and a beautiful red glow filled the sky, enveloping the entire Imperial Preceptor's residence in a rosy light, making it exceptionally enchanting.
Meanwhile, in the Imperial Preceptor's bedroom, the charcoal stove crackled and sparks flew, making the whole room warm and cozy.
The little fox's chest rose and fell slowly as it breathed, looking adorable. Suddenly, its little paw twitched slightly, and then with a kick, it slowly woke up.
"You're awake, Xi'er. Is anything bothering you?"
Wan Qijin's clear voice rang out. He had been staying by the little fox's side, afraid that the little fox would be scared if it couldn't find him when it opened its eyes.
Since yesterday, the little fox has been in a deep sleep and has not woken up at all, which makes Wan Qijin's heart sink, fearing that the little fox will never wake up again.
Wan Qijin then obediently stayed by the little fox's side, not daring to leave for even a moment, and only rested for two hours that night.
Now, the little fox finally woke up, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. A gentle smile unconsciously appeared on his face, as if he wanted to drown the little fox.
"Awoo~"
The little fox let out a weak cry; her usually bright black eyes were now listless, making her look quite pitiful.
This distressed our Imperial Advisor greatly. He immediately went forward to check the little fox's injuries, examining it to see if there were any wounds.
"Xi'er, let me see, is something wrong?"
"Awoo~"
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