A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 386 I Want to See Him
Xue Yinzhou saw that Shen Tang had been looking dejected and pale ever since she returned.

He asked in a low voice, "What happened, Tangtang?"

Shen Tang spoke softly, "I saw him."

"what?"

“I saw… Emperor Yiyuan.”

Xue Yinzhou was stunned for a moment, her expression becoming somewhat complicated. Her appearance was not simply because she had met an emperor.

Shen Tang took a deep breath, concealing her complicated emotions, and said in a low voice, "I don't know if he is Shen Li, but he looks very much like Shen Li, no, almost exactly the same! But the feeling he gives off is completely different, making me feel unfamiliar with him, and I don't dare to approach him to acknowledge him."

"Could they be twin brothers?" Xue Yinzhou asked in a low voice.

It wasn't that he didn't want to think about the worst, but he was afraid of hurting her. The disappointment that follows hope is true despair, or perhaps... even more despair.

Shen Tang shook her head sadly and said, "It's not that it's impossible, but how could such a coincidence happen in the world?"

In the beast world, the birth rate is low, and most females can only give birth to one offspring. During pregnancy, the embryos will fight each other, leaving only the strongest one.

The probability of identical multiple births is extremely low.

Even if female mermaids have many children, it depends on the bloodline of both parents. Generally speaking, the stronger the bloodline, the fewer children they have. For example, the mermaid queen Garuda and the sea high priest Lunas only had one child, Jialan.

Of course, there were also unexpected developments; the system said that she and Shen Qingli were identical twins.

But with such a low probability, it can't happen to her twice!
Xue Yinzhou said, "The treasure has been handed over, and the official in charge of ceremonies sent it to a specialized institution for appraisal. The results are expected to be available as early as tomorrow morning, so we can stay in the palace for another day."

Shen Tang made up her mind, "I want to meet this emperor in person!"

Regardless of whether he is Shen Li or not.

She absolutely had to find out the truth.

Xue Yinzhou said, "Then I'll go with you."

Shen Tang shook her head. "No, you're too conspicuous. Ever since we entered the palace, these people have been on guard against you. They can't possibly let you see the emperor... You stay here with the boss and the others. I'll go see the emperor."

If the emperor is indeed Shen Li, then things will be much easier.

If the emperor weren't Shen Li, she could have escaped unscathed with her abilities.

Xue Yinzhou frowned, but that was all he could do. "Then you promise to be safe. I'll wait nearby."

"Ah."

The attendants led them to a remote courtyard for temporary lodging.

When no one was paying attention, Shen Tang transformed into her true form, climbed onto the wall, and wandered around.

She didn't dare to open the system map rashly again.

Listening to the conversation of the palace servants on the road—the emperor is now in Huaqing Palace.

She rushed over immediately.

When they arrived outside Huaqing Palace, Shen Tang transformed into human form and tried to enter, but was stopped by the guards. "Unauthorized persons are not allowed to meet the Emperor without an imperial edict."

"I am a person sent by the merchant guild owner, and I have something to personally deliver to His Majesty."

"No, no matter who you are, you must have a summons."

Having no other choice, Shen Tang had to leave first. He found a secluded corner, transformed back into his original form, and scaled the wall to enter the palace.

Suddenly, she spotted a figure in the distance that she least wanted to see.

Qiu Yang?!
He's also in the palace?!
Shen Tang's thoughts became chaotic, and she slipped, accidentally stepping on and knocking off several tiles that fell to the ground.

The guards immediately looked up. "Who's there?"

"Is there a stray cat over there?"

"Where did this stray cat come from in the palace? Could it be an orc? Quick! Catch it!"

Shen Tang panicked and was about to teleport away when she suddenly realized what was happening and fell off the wall.

She transformed back into human form, her hair disheveled and panicked, crying out, "Please don't arrest me! I just accidentally wandered in here!"

"Damn, they really are orcs! Take her away!" Shen Tang didn't resist and was captured by them.

The lead orc demanded, "Who are you? How dare you sneak into the palace!"

Shen Tang hurriedly explained, "I came in with a merchant caravan. The owner is going to the palace today to present His Majesty with a rare treasure. I was bored and came out for a stroll, and accidentally ended up here..."

The guard cursed, "How could you have wandered all the way here? I think you have ulterior motives; you're a spy trying to assassinate her. Kill her!"

Shen Tang shouted, "I'm not a spy! I... I want to see His Majesty!"

"Why should I take you to see His Majesty, a spy of unknown origin?"

"I have something important to tell His Majesty. You cannot bear the consequences of killing me!"

The guards were taken aback by the female's arrogance. They exchanged glances, feeling a little uneasy. Could it be that she really had something important to say?

Just then, a burly orc came over and said, "What are you all arguing about? You're disturbing His Majesty."

The guard said with difficulty, "We just caught a female who ran into the palace. We suspect she is a spy and we are wondering what to do with her. This female keeps saying that she wants to see His Majesty."

The orc glanced at Shen Tang, noticing her ordinary appearance and unremarkable aura, and casually waved his hand, "Fine, then take her to see His Majesty and ask her what she wants. If she dares to lie, drag her out and execute her."

"Yes."

Shen Tang was led by the group of orcs to the pavilion.

I saw that elegant and handsome figure again.

The man was dressed in black, his red hair casually falling over his shoulders. Compared to when he had just finished the morning court session, he had lost some of his majesty and gained more of a charming and noble air.

Shen Tang's heart pounded wildly, and she could hardly contain her emotions.

"Your Majesty, this female has barged into the palace and claims she wants to see you."

"Oh?" The emperor raised his eyes with interest, casually glancing at the slender figure kneeling outside the hall.

Shen Tang stared intently at him, as if she had a thousand words to say.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

The man's eyes remained expressionless, his gaze cold and indifferent, as if he were looking at a complete stranger.

Shen Tang's once warm and vibrant heart suddenly turned cold, plummeting to the bottom.

It's as if something is getting further and further away...

Ji Jiuli lowered his long eyelashes and looked down at her arm. When he saw the faint red mark, he seemed to frown slightly, or perhaps not.

Just as Shen Tang's hope was rekindled, she heard him speak casually, his voice as cold as a deep pool, "Is it necessary to personally bring a nameless and unrecognizable female to see me, the Emperor?"

Shen Tang's breathing stopped abruptly, and she wondered if she had misheard.

She looked into the man's unfamiliar and indifferent gaze, her throat bobbed, and she forced herself to reassure herself that she was disguised now, so it was normal that he... wouldn't recognize her.

"I am an envoy sent by the Nightbright Empire to pay homage to His Majesty!"

Shen Tang stared intently into the man's long, beautiful fox-like eyes, trying to discern any emotion in him, and gritted her teeth as she said, "It was His Majesty who secretly sent me here! To express our gratitude for His Majesty's previous envoy who offered assistance to our country."

Unfortunately, aside from a slight look of surprise in his eyes, Ji Jiuli showed no other emotional fluctuations.

He rested his chin on one hand and casually said, "Please thank His Majesty for his kindness. There's no need for a gift. Our two countries have had some friendship over the years, so this is what we should do."

Shen Tang, who had prepared various arguments before coming, suddenly found herself at a loss for words when faced with the man's icy indifference.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Suddenly, a tall and imposing figure emerged from the shadows.

It's Qiu Yang!
Shen Tang's pupils contracted, her fingers clenched tightly, turning a bony white.

The harmonious scene between the emperor and Qiu Yang was indescribably jarring, making her heart clench and her whole body feel cold.

It was as if I suddenly understood something...

No, I'm a little sleepy. I'll try to write earlier tomorrow.

Good night~