The Rise Of The Powerful But Seductive Empress
Betrayal & Rebirth
Author
I am going to be your author, nice to meet you all darlings
In a luxuriously decorated room
Unknown
* covered in blood and injuries , laying on the floor *
Unknown 2
My my , if it isn't the Duke Mansion Pride Shen JiuMei ~~
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* looks at the person with hatred and confusion *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
w why did you do this Shen Qi
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* laughs mockingly*
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
Seems like you're still a naive little sl*t
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
As stupid as your mother
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* eyes turn cold *
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
What did you do
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
You existed that's why
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
I treated you so well
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
I didn't need your charity
Unknown
Aren't you done already Qi er
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* eyes widen at the sight of the person who entered the room *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Long Ming
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* chuckles *
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
Dear sister, why don't you properly greet your new brother in law
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Brother in law ???
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* turns to Long Ming with a desperate gaze *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
what is she talking about
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
* ignores her *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
ANSWER ME
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* chuckles mockingly*
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
Sister show some respect you are talking to the Emperor
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
And also since you will be dying soon let me tell you a secret
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
I was the one who killed your mother
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* eyes widen in shock *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
WHAT, you bitch she treated you so well
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
Who needed that witch's sympathy
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
it was her fault she so navie
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
Even her children were failures just like her
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* tries to scratch Shen Qi's face*
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* gets kicked *
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
* kicked her *
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
How dare you try to kill the Empress
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
Guards
Guard
* comes rushing into the room *
Guard
* kneels infront of Long Ming*
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
Shen JiuMei attempted to kill the Empress, she is to be executed
Guard
* goes to Shen JiuMei and drags her outside*
Guard
* unsheathes his sword and slashes off Shen JiuMei's head "
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* dies *
In a room that looked like it belonged to the a young girl
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* opens eyes *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* gasps in horror, immediately touches her neck *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* looked around and realizes she was in her old bedroom*
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
I am still alive
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
And back to the past
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* eyes turn cold as she remembers all the things that happened to her *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Shen Qi , Long Ming , you will get your karma's in this life
Unknown
* enters the room *
Unknown
Miss , Good Morning, let's get ready we don't want to be late to the selection
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* looks at the person with tears in her eyes *
Unknown
* shocked because of the crying*
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Nothing, I just had a nightmare Mi Mi
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Oh okay then
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Don't worry Miss it was just a dream * trying to comfort her *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
I know 😊
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Alright then let's get you dressed
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Miss you look so beautiful, you will surely outshine the other ladies
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* blushes *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
That's enough let's go
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Okay
Author
I hope you liked this chapter
Crown Princess Selection
At the Imperial Palace, 5000 beautiful ladies were lined all dressed to impress .
The Minute Shen JiuMei had stepped into the room all eyes were on her
Unknown
Isn't that Duke Shen's Daughter
Unknown 2
Yeah , She's so pretty
Unknown 2
She's also here for the Selection
Unknown
We don't stand a chance
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* looking at Shen JiuMei with jealousy*
Annoucer
The Selection Starts
Annoucer
First Stage : Background and Reputation
Various ladies were assessed by both background and reputation, meaning any misbehaviour or misdeeds were brought out , due to this , the original 5000 decreased to 3000
Shen JiuMei had passed the first round due to being a Duke's Daughter and having no stain on her reputation.
Annoucer
Second Stage : Etiquette and Skills
Ladies were tested in various ways for Etiquette and bearing the for Skills, Embroidery, Painting , Chess , Dancing, Singing , Accounting and Instrument Playing ( minimum 3 instruments), These requirements had knocked out a lot of contestants making the 3000 reduce to 1500
Shen JiuMei had passed exceptionally well due to her having learnt all those skills as required of lady by her mother and had learnt to play at least 10 instruments
Annoucer
Third Stage : Health and Body Examination.
The requirements were strict for health , no cold constitution, and old injuries that causes infertility while for Body , no scars , no unsightly mole , smooth pale skin , long legs , wide hips , not too large b**bs , thin waist .
Shen JiuMei once again managed to pass the exam but others were not so lucky as , the number decreased from 1500 to 700
Annoucer
Fourth Stage : Face , Fortune and Hand Line reading
The girls were checked by the Royal Astrologer, for their destinies and which was bad luck
These stage reduced the participants from 700 to 20
Annoucer
Congratulations for getting this far
Annoucer
His Royal Highness The Crown Prince has arrived
The minute that was announced, a handsome man walked through the door
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* walks in *
Greetings your Highness , various ladies greeted Long JunShang with respect
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* signals for them to look up *
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* looks around*
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* goes to sit down *
Long JunShang [ ML ]
You may have your seat
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Let's Begin
Selected
The purpose of the final round was for Long JunShang to pick the lady which attracted his attention the most
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Do not mind me , you may continue to converse
Realizing his intentions, the ladies immediately straightened up and tried to look beautiful as they made small talk with their fellow women
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
( So this is the Crown Prince, quite the looker )
Shen JiuMei was talking to some of the ladies as she secretly observed her surroundings
Han Yunxi [ FL Friend ]
Miss Shen , You look so pretty today 😍
Wei Wanyi [ FL Friend ]
Exactly the praises that have been sung about you , didn't do much justice
Han Yunxi [ FL Friend ]
What's your secret
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* blushes *
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Really thank you
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Well I will send the routines I take to both of you later
Han Yunxi [ FL Friend ]
Thanks 😊😊
Wei Wanyi [ FL Friend ]
Thanks
As Shen JiuMei continued to converse with the two ladies , She didn't notice Long JunShang looking at her
Long JunShang [ ML ]
( that blush suits her , I would love to make more of it appear on her face )
Long JunShang [ ML ]
( such beauty and grace )
Long JunShang [ ML ]
( it seems I have found my Crown Princess )
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* signals to the announcer to come closer*
Long JunShang [ ML ]
* whispers *
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Send them home I have chosen someone
Annoucer
* walks closer to the ladies *
Annoucer
Young Misses , the selection is over you may go home
Annoucer
The results would be announced later
Upon hearing what the announcer had to say , the ladies felt nervous as they all dispersed going back home.
After the ladies left , Long JunShang immediately went to his Father's Palace to announce his choice
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Greetings Imperial Father
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
JunShang, you're back , did you find someone you like
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Yes I did
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
Oh then who is it
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Duke Shen's Daughter Shen JiuMei
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
Excellent Choice
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
* writes something on a ready made decree *
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
* waves his hand at the Eunuch to come forward*
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
Get this decree delivered to Duke Shen's Estate
Long Yu [ ML Father ]
* gives him the decree *
Chef Eunuch
Yes Your Majesty
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Miss how was the Selection
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
It was nice
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Don't worry Miss, I am sure you get chosen
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
* chuckles*
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
let's not get our hopes high
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
Alright Miss if you say so
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
How was the Selection
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Good Father , the results would be announced soon
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
Alright you may leave
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
Yes father
Meanwhile in the Eastern Palace [ The Crown Prince Residence]
Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]
Who did you pick JunShang
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Duke Shen's Daughter Shen JiuMei
Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]
Oh really, I have heard of her
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
Me too
Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]
The Capital's Number One Beauty
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
Every Man's Dream Wife
Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]
Proficient in every skill a lady must learn
Long JunShang [ ML ]
It seems my new wife is quite popular
Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]
You could say that
Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]
So Have you sent someone to announce the results
Long JunShang [ ML ]
Yes , the results should have been announced by now and the decree should have been sent
Chef Eunuch
Accept His Majesty's decree
All the Shen Mansion's people knelt down in unison
Annoucer
Lady Shen JiuMei is Beautiful and Talented fit for the royal family, is betrothed to the Crown Prince
After the decree , the announcer smiles at Shen Wei
Annoucer
Congratulations Duke Shen
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
* smiling*
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
Many thanks to his Majesty
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
* jealous*
Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]
( why does she always get good things, I hate her )
Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]
* happy*
Ying Yi'er [ FL Mother ]
* proud and happy*
Wang Si [ FL Father's Concubine]
* angry and jealous*
After the announcer leaves
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
* turns to Shen JiuMei*
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
You are truly Father's Joy and Pride
Shen JiuMei [ FL]
JiuMei thanks father for the compliment
Shen Wei [ FL Father ]
Yi er you have raised a good daughter
Ying Yi'er [ FL Mother ]
* smiles *
Ying Yi'er [ FL Mother ]
It is also your nurturing that helped her, Husband
Author
That's all for today
Download NovelToon APP on App Store and Google Play
![Shen JiuMei [ FL]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596613383.webp-s200webp?sign=07caf69eaaf1d5ea6bb0f279d8c4b747&t=69153cc7)
![Shen Qi [ FL Step Sister ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596665718.webp-s200webp?sign=595e1a273c39d566d3e118eaa0a21e80&t=69153cc7)
![Long Ming [ ML 1st Brother ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596794905.webp-s200webp?sign=da4137a1fd9c83b62d4b1ef9fe770cba&t=69153cc7)
![Yu Mi [ FL Personal Maid ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596616104.webp-s200webp?sign=b62ad7622ca35266702cb9160f6c8931&t=69153cc7)
![Long JunShang [ ML ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/175968106915.webp-s200webp?sign=4f8f5327ba8116cad198524e5075aaaf&t=69153cc7)
![Han Yunxi [ FL Friend ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596779321.webp-s200webp?sign=02510c9a442bf865cf3782d7fd42e1e1&t=69153cc7)
![Wei Wanyi [ FL Friend ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596777700.webp-s200webp?sign=0d16e5d6060e8d2db76ec03b0e05e52b&t=69153cc7)
![Long Yu [ ML Father ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596791823.webp-s200webp?sign=5ead2eb150c8e08557b5f52a1b47bcbe&t=69153cc7)
![Shen Wei [ FL Father ]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/17596660645.webp-s200webp?sign=40fc08c7c63bbe62b8548edf942fbfc8&t=69153cc7)
![Long Rong [ ML 1st Sister]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/11831686/avatar/42885834/175968049611.webp-s200webp?sign=ca74d112ec2739141a58ddf46e4d1088&t=69153cc7)
