The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress-Chapter 1087 - 1062: Glory Amidst Chaos 130

Qi Family persistently pressured Qi Nanxue to go find Steward Lv, only then did she heavily lay back down on the somewhat hard bed.

In the past two years, as Qi Nanxue grew taller, Qi Family became increasingly worried.

No one understood better than the Qi Family how much of a disaster beauty could be for someone of humble origin.

Qi Family’s origin was not honorable.

She was born into the Chen Family. Back then, the Chen Family, in order to send people to the Capital and to produce a favored concubine, spared no cost and scoured everywhere for good-looking men and women.

Shortly after the founding of the Qi Dynasty, the Chen Family began to take action.

They bought many beautiful young girls and boys, raised them, and then forced them to mate like animals. Because the parents were good-looking, their children naturally turned out beautiful as well.

The Chen Family raised these children, some became tools for childbirth, some were sent to the private quarters of Ministers or given to wealthy merchants. In any case, they were used to gain profit.

And Qi Family was the best-looking girl of her generation in the Chen Family.

At that time, the Emperor of the Qi Dynasty was not Emperor Jingqing but the late Emperor. The late Emperor loved to watch operas, so the Chen Family had Qi Family learn opera singing from an early age, waiting for her to become skilled before sending her up.

As Qi Family grew up, she truly became exceptionally beautiful, and she was very talented in opera singing as well. The Chen Family was overjoyed and was just about to pull strings to send her into the palace, but unexpectedly, the late Emperor went on tour to Jiangnan, and the Chen Family sent Qi Family to the palace, hoping that during the late Emperor’s stay at the palace, Qi Family could win the late Emperor’s favor and be brought into the palace.

As it turned out, the late Emperor did visit the palace, but it so happened that Qi Family was too sick to get up at that time, and naturally, couldn’t perform on stage. This made the Chen Family extremely angry.

Qi Family was punished for this.

A few years later, Emperor Jingqing also visited the palace, but Emperor Jingqing did not like operas, nor did he let Qi Family perform on stage, so naturally, Qi Family missed her chance again.

The Chen Family believed Qi Family was unlucky and stopped caring for her.

Once the Chen Family let go, Qi Family fell into a miserable situation.

She was made to perform operas for some noblemen but ended up being humiliated. Once it happened the first time, it happened again. Later, she got pregnant, and even she didn’t know whose child Qi Nanxue was.

Back then, Qi Family didn’t want to give birth to this child.

Her own life was as cheap as dirt, so why bring a child into the world to suffer the same fate?

But the child’s life was incredibly tenacious, and after many attempts, she was unable to abort the child and had no choice but to give birth.

Qi Family’s beauty was already at its peak, but Qi Nanxue grew to be even more beautiful.

When Qi Nanxue was only five or six years old, Qi Family began to worry about him, fearing he would meet a bad end.

During that time, the steward of the opera house wanted to discard Qi Nanxue, but Qi Family pleaded bitterly, saying Qi Nanxue could learn opera and might be favored by the master one day. After mentioning many advantages, the steward allowed Qi Nanxue to stay.

Because of this, Qi Nanxue began learning opera at a young age. Like Qi Family, he was very talented and could learn anything well. Whether it was playing a leading role or a Dan role, he could master it effortlessly, which caught the steward’s attention and earned some favor for Qi Nanxue.

The original hope was that Qi Nanxue could one day connect with some noblemen, but before Qi Nanxue ever performed on stage, Emperor Jianyuan conquered Jiangnan and established Suzhou as the capital, and the palace became the Imperial Palace, thus ending Qi Nanxue’s prospects.

Though Qi Family was bedridden and recuperating, she was aware of some things happening outside.

She knew Emperor Jianyuan was a benevolent king and was not lustful. The Empress was also very virtuous. If Qi Nanxue entered the palace, nothing would happen.

But if he didn’t go to the palace, there were many nobles eyeing him outside, and Qi Nanxue might one day be humiliated by one of them, just as she had been back then.

Qi Family managed to survive, but knowing Qi Nanxue’s temperament, if he were dishonored, he would surely perish alongside his abuser.

Qi Family lived in constant fear, and now finally had the chance to find the greatest support for Qi Nanxue. How could she give up this opportunity?

Qi Nanxue, clutching the Jade Pendant, went to find Lv Changhe. As he arrived, Lv Changhe smiled and said, "Nanxue, you’re here. I was just about to find you. Hurry and tidy up, right, boil some water and take a clean bath. Tomorrow, come with me to the palace."

"Okay."

Qi Nanxue’s voice was somewhat hoarse, and his throat felt tight and dry.

He tightly clutched the Jade Pendant in his hand and did not give it to Lv Changhe.

This Jade Pendant was the only thing Qi Family owned, and Qi Nanxue did not want to give it away.

In the following two days, Lv Changhe urged the residents here to intensify their training, asking them to bring out their unique skills and ensuring a grand opening when performing in the palace.

Qi Nanxue received extra attention, leaving him exhausted like a dead dog, falling asleep as soon as he lay down at night.

That morning, Qi Nanxue, just woke up and was about to eat breakfast and warm up his voice, heard a knock on the door.

The sound was instantly recognizable.

Qi Nanxue hurried to open the door and saw Wang Qi standing outside.

"Brother Wang."

Qi Nanxue smiled and invited Wang Qi in.

Wang Qi handed the medicine he was holding to Qi Nanxue: "How is your mother? Is she feeling any better? I bought some medicine, let her take it first."

"Okay."

Qi Nanxue did not say thank you.

Wang Qi had done him a great favor; gratitude for such profound kindness didn’t need to be verbalized. He kept it in his heart and would find a way to repay it in the future.

Wang Qi seemed to be in high spirits.

He followed Qi Nanxue into his room and sat down, not even drinking water before saying, "Let me tell you some great news. My teacher told me the Empress wants to choose companions for the Princes. My teacher submitted my name, and I will soon enter the palace."

Qi Nanxue was genuinely happy for him: "Congratulations."

Wang Qi seemed very excited: "I wonder which Prince I will become a companion to. Brother Qi, I will perform well at school in the palace. If I get along with the Princes, I can ask them to send an Imperial Physician to treat your mother. Maybe, they can cure her."

Qi Nanxue was touched and his smile grew warmer: "I also have good news for you. Princess Fengyang will have us perform in the palace in a few days. I plan to perform well, and if the Empress or some Princesses like my performance, maybe I can invite a good doctor for my mother."

"Really."

Wang Qi was so happy that he almost jumped up: "Your performance is so good, the Empress will definitely like it. Brother Qi, you are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel."

Wang Qi thought for a moment and reminded Qi Nanxue: "Princess Fengyang is the Empress’s youngest daughter, she has been loved from a young age and is somewhat spoiled, but she is a kind little girl. If she takes a liking to you, a request to her might truly bring an Imperial Physician."

Qi Nanxue took his words to heart and nodded solemnly.

Wang Qi’s memory of Xiao Yuan’s family was not very extensive, and since so many years had passed without seeing them, many memories were fuzzy. As he tried to recall, nothing came to mind, and he could only sigh heavily: "Let’s work hard together. I will study diligently to earn an imperial decree for my mother. You must perform well in opera to hire a good doctor for your mother. Perhaps in the future, when you earn money, you both can leave this place, and your mother can finally enjoy some happiness."