I am born a beauty, and I am supreme

Chapter 65

The man on the ground slowly raised his head. In the dim light of the oil lamp, half of his face was alluring and charming. The other half was grotesque and demonic. He smiled slightly: "Yanzi, don't grieve for me. I disfigured this face back then, just so he would spare my life. I didn't do it for anything else, nor was I afraid of death. I just wanted to stay, to have another chance to see him. If the rest of my life, which I gained by disfiguring myself, is spent without ever seeing him again, what's the point? Yanzi, don't cry for me. What's meant to happen will happen. I know I've angered him today, and he will definitely come..."

At this point, his long, narrow eyes suddenly shone brightly.

Her voice also carried a fervent intensity, a frightening fervor: "Yanzi, I beg you, please help me take a bath, help me tidy up, I don't want him to see me all dirty again, I don't want to..."

Yan Jieyu suddenly stood up from the bedside and roared angrily, "Yes, you've achieved your goal! He'll definitely come, to kill you, do you know that? You idiot, hopeless idiot! If he wanted to kill someone, would he need to see you in person? You... you're just delusional!"

Suddenly, she reached out and covered her face, tears streaming down her face. Yan Jieyu could no longer hold back and ran outside.

"Swallow, Swallow! Don't go!" The person on the ground struggled and reached out in her direction. "Swallow, I beg you, I, Tianwu Huanu, beg you!"

Dragon and Tiger Fight in the Capital: Chapter Seventy-Nine - Stormy Weather

Five years ago, the name "Tianwu Huanu" referred to the solitary master of the Pear Garden who dominated the Danning Kingdom.

The so-called "lone master" is someone who stands out from the crowd, while others can only look up to him and rely on his influence.

Tianwu Hua Nu was originally a woman, but she became famous throughout the world for playing male roles.

Her acting skills, appearance, and singing were all superb. The male rabbit's feet were twitching and the female rabbit's eyes were dazed. On the stage, Tianwu Huanu was an unparalleled queen. She once captivated the major families of Daning, who vied to invite her into their mansions, and the young ladies of the prestigious families of Daning went crazy for her.

Never before in the history of Peking Opera has such a grand occasion occurred.

What is most admirable is that, despite her fame, Tianwu Huanu is extremely proud and aloof.

Although she was a woman, she played male roles from a young age, and her every move was like that of a man. Although she had a delicate and charming face and a flirtatious look in her eyes, she was not a promiscuous person. On the contrary, she was very chaste.

Therefore, although many men and women were crazy about her, she never caused any bad scandals.

The name of Tianwu Huanu is as bright as the moon in the sky. Among noble families, it is an honor to have Tianwu Huanu attend.

Until two years ago, the once-famous Tianwu Huanu suddenly disappeared.

It is said that even her opera troupe did not know where she went. Legend has it that she only left a letter with just a few words: "To see you again, how could I not be happy?"

This piece is taken from the Book of Songs and is titled "Wind and Rain." The full text is as follows:

"The wind and rain are fierce, the rooster crows loudly. Now that I have seen my lord, how can I not be at peace?"

The wind and rain are fierce, the rooster crows loudly. Now that I have seen my beloved, how can I not be healed?

The wind and rain are dark and gloomy, yet the rooster crows incessantly. Now that I have seen my esteemed friend, how could I not be happy?

Some say that Tianwu Huanu finally met her true love and they went into seclusion together. Others say that she left with a handsome young man. Still others say that she once appeared in the Shun Kingdom. But the truth is indeed shrouded in mystery, and it is best to hide her away in a dusty corner.

A mere flower-dancing slave girl has left a group of devoted followers feeling utterly disappointed.

But legends are just legends. The whereabouts of Tianwu Huanu remain unknown. Several devoted men and women have offered rewards for information about Tianwu Huanu, but no one has ever come forward to claim the hefty reward.

Thus, Tianwu Huanu's whereabouts became a mystery, and no one knew her whereabouts.

Inside the Tower of Love and Desire.

A soft singing voice drifted out.

Her voice was soft and moving, tender and poignant.

"A silver bottle is drawn from the bottom of the well, but the silk rope breaks as the bottle is lifted. A jade hairpin is ground on a stone, but it breaks in the middle as it is finished. The bottle sinks and the hairpin breaks; what can be done? It's like my parting from you this morning." Her skin, smooth and radiant after bathing, had never seen the sun in years. Her face, washed clean of mud, was even more snow-white. Her slender hands held a comb, gently combing her long-neglected hair. In the mirror, half of her beautiful and charming face was revealed. Her lips parted slightly, and she sang: "I remember when I was a girl at home, people said my movements were extraordinary. My temples were like cicada wings in autumn, my eyebrows like distant mountains..."

Tears streamed down the corners of my eyes, meandering like tiny, transparent crawling insects.

Who would have thought that this once-glorious star would hide in this dark and gloomy place for two years?

Tianwu Huanu stared blankly at her half-blooming face in the mirror, then smiled slightly, a smile that could topple kingdoms.

In the mirror, it was as if the scene from the past appeared on the stage, with a huge crowd of spectators below.

She stood aloof and superior, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

The bustling world is like a play where both the performer and the actor are superb.

She waited silently for the performance to begin, and quietly watched it end.

I have no expectations. Nor am I sad.

Having acted in so many plays, I've become accustomed to seeing sad farewells.

My heart gradually became numb.

Until that day.

As she glanced around, she suddenly saw a face in the audience.

Amidst the flowing light and gentle curves, all the myriad sounds around me suddenly fell silent.

Amidst the swirling dust of the world, the dazzling array of colors, and the entanglements of desires, she suddenly leaped from her spot, soaring high into the air, her gaze meeting only that man's, fixed solely on his heart.

He looked at her and smiled gently.

She was completely distraught.

That delicate and graceful man, almost like a woman.

Having acted for many years, she can naturally distinguish between men and women at a glance; it's just that in this world, how can someone be so good-looking?

That night, she tossed and turned in bed.

She even deeply regretted not seizing the opportunity to ask him his name and where he came from.

A strange feeling stirred within me.

She had always been the one who was moved by others, but unexpectedly, one day, she fell in love with a man whose name she did not know and whom she had only met once.

I thought that one glance would last a lifetime.

I thought it was just a fleeting, stunning glimpse in the mortal world.

Unexpectedly, the young prince of Daning Kingdom, enraged by her refusal to be invited, acted with the utmost righteousness. Despite her extraordinary connections with many noble families, she was no match for the young prince's swift and decisive methods. Unable to persuade her, he immediately sent men to seize her. In the ensuing chaos, many members of the opera troupe were injured, and she was forced to kneel before the young prince. The spoiled and willful boy looked at her and laughed, "How arrogant and aloof Tianwu Huanu is! Today, I, the young prince, will see for myself."

She was filled with shame and anger, knowing that things could not end well today and her innocence might be ruined. She was strong-willed and wanted to perish with him, but just then, a servant rushed in and whispered two words in the young prince's ear.

The arrogant young prince's expression immediately changed, and after a moment of hesitation, he roared, "Throw this bitch out!"

So he was left at the front gate.

At that moment, thunder rumbled in the sky, and soon a torrential downpour began. The raindrops pelted down on Tianwu Huanu, who was shivering with cold. She collapsed to the ground, like a homeless dog or a disheveled, drenched chicken, struggling on the ground and splashing water everywhere.

Even though I can't stand up, I still want to stand up.

After falling several times, I finally didn't want to get up anymore.

He simply lay down on the bluestone ground, letting the rain wash over him.

She burst into tears.

A pair of clean boots with white soles and black uppers slowly came into her view.

Tianwu Huanu slowly raised her head.

A wide umbrella covered his head.

Apricot blossoms in spring rain, a dream of Jiangnan, forty-eight bones, a small purple bamboo umbrella.

The person under the umbrella looked down with disdain. He had a pair of slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, which were hazy with intoxication. His dark hair contrasted with his fair face. He stood there silently.

Tianwu Huanu stared blankly for a long time.

From that moment on, she harbored a deep-seated urge to kneel down and worship him.

I don't know why.

He only wanted her to do one thing.

But she wanted to stay with him for the rest of her life.

To follow him, even if it means ruining her stunning beauty, abandoning her illustrious reputation, and disappearing from public view, she would wait in the darkness.

The differences between men and women.

"...I finally realized I couldn't stay at your house, but alas, I had nowhere to go. Do I not have parents in my high hall? I also have relatives in my hometown. I came here secretly without sending any news. Today, I am filled with sorrow and shame and cannot return home. For your kindness for one day, I have ruined my life for a hundred years." She sang softly.

Only she knew in her heart that she did it willingly.

For ten years, he has been on stage welcoming and seeing off guests, making his voice heard. How is that any different from the past two years when he has been hiding in the darkness, waiting for the only light?

Actually, there's no difference.

"Now that I have seen you, how can I not be happy, how can I not be happy..." Tianwu Huanu smiled charmingly at herself in the mirror.

Dragon and Tiger Fight in the Capital, Chapter 80: Charm

Originally, she didn't want to return to the palace so early, but unexpectedly Chu Gexing suddenly appeared, leaving Leyan with no choice.

The hatred for him churned within me, and no matter how I thought about it, it always came down to one sentence: "Sooner or later I will...sooner or later you will...sooner or later..."

It was ruthless, very ruthless.

---- Sooner or later.

Things that can't be solved right now are simply pushed onto "someday, sooner or later."

What remains to be seen is, when that day comes, what will become of those caught in the middle?

That strike, was it a resolute and brutal blow, or perhaps...?

It cuts back onto itself.

I don't know.

By the time Tang Leyan entered the palace gates, most of her anger had subsided.

She has always been an open-minded person and hates getting stuck on trivial matters. Even when there are unfair things, she can always find a balance for herself after thinking about them.

He greeted the guards at the palace gates with a smile and walked briskly across the Imperial Avenue.

Having roamed the palace for some time, she had become familiar with most of the guards, eunuchs, and palace maids she had met before. Thanks to her "pure and harmless" face, most of the palace staff treated her very gently. At this moment, the emperor should be in the imperial study.

Tang Leyan stepped across the vast open space in front of the Golden Palace, ascended the steps in front of the palace, and walked along the white jade steps toward the Imperial Study behind it.

As she approached the Imperial Study, Tang Leyan inadvertently caught sight of the accompanying eunuch, who was half-bent over, jogging along the path in front of the study. She stopped, realizing he seemed to be in a hurry. After a moment's thought, she immediately followed his direction and, sure enough, beyond the long corridor, on a small bridge nestled among the artificial hills near the Imperial Garden, stood a solitary, white figure.

She was slightly surprised.

It is rare to see someone dressed like this in the inner palace.

He was dressed entirely in white, but a black belt cinched his waist. He was quite robust, giving off a powerful and imposing aura. He also wore black boots and a black hoodie on his head.

The person had their back to this side, as if they were admiring the scenery.