The fawning ministers, after being rejected by Ling Xue, began to search for new targets. They soon found Sister Mihiko, Ohashi Nanako's elder sister.
The ministers approached Mihiko with beaming smiles and said, "Miss Mihiko, the Sovereign has taken a liking to your sister Nana Ko, but unfortunately, she does not recognize the honor. However, the Sovereign believes you are also a rare beauty and wishes to make you his consort. This is a tremendous honor!"
Upon hearing this, Mihiko was taken aback, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She quickly replied, "Really? That's wonderful! I am willing; I am very willing!"
One of the ministers chuckled and said, "Miss Mihiko, you are truly fortunate. Becoming the Sovereign's consort means endless wealth and glory in the future."
Mihiko shyly lowered her head and said, "It's all thanks to your kind words, esteemed lords."
Not long after, the Fusang Kingdom held a grand wedding ceremony. Ling Xue, as Nana Ko, had no choice but to attend. Mihiko was honored as Ping Consort, radiating beauty. Many monarchies sent envoys to participate in the wedding.
However, before the wedding could commence, the Sovereign of the Fusang Kingdom could no longer suppress his desires and summoned Mihiko to his chambers.
Inside the chambers, the Sovereign leered at Mihiko as he stepped closer to her. Mihiko nervously lowered her head, her heart pounding like a drum. The Sovereign mumbled, "My beauty, you truly make my heart race."
Mihiko gasped softly but did not resist; instead, she whispered, "Sovereign..." The Sovereign embraced Mihiko tightly, mumbling incoherently. Mihiko trembled slightly but allowed herself to be at his mercy.
At that moment, some passing envoys inadvertently overheard the commotion inside and felt it was unbelievable. They exchanged glances but dared not speak.
One envoy whispered, "This Sovereign of the Fusang Kingdom is too outrageous." Another envoy shook his head and said, "Alas, we can only pretend we didn't see anything."
After the wedding concluded, a messenger minister approached Ling Xue with a malicious smile on his face and said almost gleefully, "Miss Nana Ko, according to custom, you and your sister Ping Consort must serve the Sovereign tonight. The Sovereign has been looking forward to this for quite some time."
Ling Xue was filled with disgust; she clenched her fists tightly and struggled to control her emotions while maintaining a calm exterior. She slightly lowered her head and softly replied, "I understand."
Once the minister left, Ling Xue seethed inwardly: This is utterly ridiculous! I must find a way to complete my system task and escape this predicament as soon as possible.
At that moment, the system issued another task: Obtain the item Tang Dynasty Small Sleeves through the Sovereign of Fusang Kingdom (a piece of clothing). Ling Xue furrowed her brow as she contemplated how to accomplish this task.
She knew that in this chaotic situation, every step was fraught with danger and challenges. Only by completing the task could she find a glimmer of hope.
As Ling Xue pondered her strategy, she felt both helpless and furious about her predicament. She looked around at the luxurious yet decaying palace.
Ling Xue found her sister Mihiko and said with a complex expression, "Sister, just now the minister conveyed that we are both required to serve the Sovereign tonight."
Mihiko's eyes widened in surprise as she exclaimed, "Is there such a custom? This is simply outrageous!"
Ling Xue frowned and lowered her voice: "Sister, this Sovereign is exceedingly foolish and lecherous; he is not a suitable match for us. We cannot let them manipulate us."
However, Mihiko slightly lowered her head and hesitantly replied: "Nana Ko, you know what I've been through; I can't even dare to think about marriage. Although the Sovereign is outrageous, he has indeed treated me well." As she spoke, Mihiko recalled the scene in the chambers earlier and felt a blush creep onto her cheeks.
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