I've Decided To Be This Tyrant's Dark Moonlight - Chapter 13

The Palace Drama System was panicking. How could the Host be forced to bark like a dog? That was clearly a humiliation!

Outrageous! Her fairy-like Host was being bullied like this.

Xiao Qianxue looked at Wei Ying with concern, wanting to rush forward to help, but Wei Ying gave her a faint smile and shook her head. Her lips moved silently: “It’s fine.”

“But…” Xiao Qianxue clenched her fists.

Wei Ying leisurely dusted off her clothes and looked around at the gathered concubines.

The concubines held their breath, watching nervously. Aside from those enjoying the drama, some looked expectant, others sympathetic. No one present was a fool—they all understood that Consort Shu’s demand was meant to humiliate Wei Ying. If she complied and barked like a dog, it would become a joke repeated endlessly in the future.

If she refused, Consort Shu would seize the chance to punish her.

A true dilemma.

Wei Ying bowed to the Empress, then turned and gave Consort Shu a soft, delicate smile before walking behind the screen.

The Palace Drama System’s heart skipped a beat:

One smile from the Host—life and death uncertain. Two smiles—ghosts wail and wolves howl.

The concubines waited, but no sound came from behind the screen.

Consort Shu assumed Wei Ying was scared and tried to provoke her further: “Didn’t you imitate bird calls so well before? Why can’t you perform for your sisters now? Are you looking down on us? Dog barking isn’t harder than bird calls, it’s just—awoo woof woof woof!”

As she spoke, a string of dog barks burst from her mouth.

The concubines were startled, especially Consort Li, who jumped up and clutched her chest in fright.

Consort Shu’s eyes widened as she continued barking: “Woof woof woof, woof woof woof.”

That was a fierce guard dog. “Awoo woof woof woof.” That was a cute little puppy. “Whimper woof whimper.”

Wei Ying silently commented: That’s a sad single dog. She subtly curled her lips. She had recently drawn a new green card—turns out it was quite fun to use.

Max-Level Mastery: Allows the user to reach peak skill in one area for 10 seconds.

Wei Ying: Weren’t you envious of my nimble tongue? I’ll lend it to you for ten seconds.

Palace Drama System sighed: Host, is this what you call normal performance?

Ten seconds later, Consort Xian opened her mouth, seemingly unaware of what she had just done.

Wei Ying stepped out from behind the screen, smiling sweetly as she bowed: “So Her Ladyship has such impressive vocal skills. I was overconfident. Since you’re so talented, why not perform behind the screen yourself?”

The Empress remained expressionless, but her eyes held a trace of amusement.

Consort Shu didn’t dare speak, afraid she’d bark again. She had only meant to mock Wei Ying, but why had she ended up barking herself? And so convincingly!

It was as if a real dog had entered the hall.

Hearing Wei Ying’s praise, Consort Shu frowned in confusion:

Could she really be a rare vocal genius, as this woman claimed?

Palace Drama System: Poor villain, she’s almost been talked into submission.

The Empress turned to Consort Li, who was still standing: “Why are you still standing there?”

Consort Li tearfully replied, “Your Majesty, I’ve been afraid of dogs since childhood.” Seeing Consort Shu’s dark expression, she quickly added, “I didn’t mean to say Her Ladyship is a dog—I’m just scared of dogs and wanted to stay away…”

Consort Li was honest and explained for a long time, her eyes red. The Empress had her sit elsewhere. Consort Li sat down nervously, glancing at Consort Shu before quickly lowering her gaze.

Consort Shu’s barking had been so realistic, it triggered childhood trauma.

The Empress smiled faintly and said to Consort Shu: “You claimed you’d never heard a dog bark before, yet you imitated it so well. Truly remarkable.”

Wei Ying added: “Her Ladyship’s skills are so advanced. I was merely showing off yesterday.”

Consort Shu’s face darkened from their back-and-forth. Unable to lash out at the Empress, she turned her anger toward Wei Ying: “What status do you have to criticize me?”

Wei Ying stood quietly with her head lowered. Just as Consort Shu was about to punish her, a cheerful voice came from outside: “Sister Shu, that’s not right. The new concubine didn’t say anything offensive—she was praising you. Why are you angry?”

The Noble Consort entered, wearing a red pleated skirt that trailed behind her. Her head was adorned with a seven-tailed phoenix hairpin, and her flowing tassels swayed as she walked. She was dazzlingly beautiful, her smile radiant.

Xiao Qianxue was starstruck.

“Gasp—”

Wei Ying quickly covered her mouth and whispered, “Don’t gasp. This sister isn’t someone you can admire freely like me.”

Noble Consort: “I hadn’t even entered yet and heard barking. Who brought a dog?”

The concubines lowered their heads in silence.

Consort Shu’s face grew worse. Seeing the Noble Consort’s red dress, she forced a smile: “Sister, your outfit is lovely today. But…” She glanced at Wei Ying and sipped her tea.

The Noble Consort followed her gaze, her eyes turning cold as she looked at Wei Ying, then sat down.

Wei Ying realized this was the original plot being triggered—a drama caused by wearing the same outfit. Once the Noble Consort finished her tea, she’d likely cause trouble.

Wei Ying watched her lift the teacup and decided to act first. She turned her gaze to the sisters Gong Beinu and Consort Shu.

Consort Shu signaled Gong Beinu to provoke the Noble Consort.

Gong Beinu nodded. She planned to praise the Noble Consort’s red dress while subtly implying that Wei Ying looked better in it, stoking the Noble Consort’s temper.

Consort Shu: Hurry up.

Gong Beinu: I got this, sis!

She smiled and said to Wei Ying: “Sister, where did you get that red dress? It’s so beautiful—you look stunning.”

The Noble Consort’s face darkened.

Gong Beinu continued: “Look at that golden embroidery, so exquisite. You look like a fairy descended from heaven. Even the Noble Consort—”

Wei Ying: “Use card: Contradiction.”

Palace Drama System: “Got it!”

Wei Ying: “Has the dog emperor arrived yet?”

Palace Drama System: “Not yet.”

Wei Ying was puzzled. Wasn’t the emperor supposed to arrive now to escalate the conflict? Palace Drama System helpfully added: Maybe because you’re not the female lead. If your protagonist aura gets strong enough, you might trigger some of her plotlines.

Wei Ying: Is there a way to weaken her aura?

Palace Drama System: …

The transparent card flew into Gong Beinu. She continued her backhanded compliments, making the Noble Consort’s expression grow darker. Gong Beinu wasn’t worried—she was Consort Shu’s sister and the Empress Dowager’s niece. The Noble Consort couldn’t punish her, so she’d take it out on someone else.

She smirked wickedly and said: “The Noble Consort’s red pleated skirt is also stunning. But…”

The Noble Consort’s face was icy, gripping her porcelain cup. She knew Gong Beinu was trying to provoke her into clashing with the new concubine. The Gong sisters were trouble, and this bold newcomer needed a lesson.

Gong Beinu: “But how could Ying Guiren compare to you? A firefly’s glow can’t rival a pearl’s brilliance. She’s a fairy who’s descended, but Your Ladyship is a fairy who hasn’t yet descended. You are bold, radiant, and the most suited to wear red.”

Noble Consort: ???

Consort Shu: ???

Onlooking concubines: ???

Only Wei Ying remained calm, whispering to the system: “Her flattery skills are impressive.”

Palace Drama System: “Yep, a villain who’s been thoroughly messed with.”

The Noble Consort frowned, confused by Gong Beinu’s strange speech. It sounded like praise, but also gave Wei Ying a way out. Since when were the Gong sisters so kind?

Wei Ying took the opportunity to apologize.

The Noble Consort hesitated, then nodded: “You may rise.”

She wouldn’t pursue the matter further.

Gong Beinu bit her lip, her face scrunched up: What did I just say? Why did it turn out like this?

Consort Shu pinched her sister’s arm: “This is what you call being experienced?”

Gong Beinu: “You’re pretty experienced at barking too.”

Consort Shu was speechless.

The Noble Consort added a cutting remark: “You entered the palace together—such sisterly affection. You must support each other like today.”

Gong Beinu: !!!

She wanted to refuse.

But she couldn’t, so she reluctantly thanked the Noble Consort.

After paying respects to the Empress, she led the concubines to visit the Empress Dowager in Cining Palace. There were two Empresses Dowager

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