King's Concubine Manhua

Title: King's Concubine Rupia, a young noble girl of unmatched beauty and sharp wit, never imagined her life would take such a dark turn. The royal decree demanding five hundred noble girls as tribute to the feared demon king shattered her world in an instant. As she and the other girls were ushered into the palace like sacrificial lambs, Rupia felt a fire ignite within her. Despite the palpable fear that hung heavy in the air, Rupia found herself forming an unbreakable bond with the other girls. Their shared terror only strengthened their resolve to face whatever fate awaited them with courage and defiance. Rupia discovered a strength she never knew she possessed, a strength fueled by the support of her newfound sisters. As Rupia stood before the imposing figure of the demon king, she expected to see a monster staring back at her. Instead, she met a man haunted by his own inner demons, his eyes betraying a vulnerability that she couldn't ignore. In that moment, Rupia glimpsed a glimmer of humanity beneath the king's stoic facade. Days turned into weeks, and Rupia found herself immersed in a world of courtly politics and forbidden desires. She maneuvered through the intricate dance of power and deceit with a grace and cunning that surprised even herself. The king's favor became both her shield and her chains, binding her to a fate she had never envisioned for herself. As Rupia delved deeper into the heart of the palace, she walked a precarious tightrope between loyalty and love, duty and desire. The whispers of the court walls foretold of treachery and betrayal, threatening to engulf Rupia in a maelstrom of conflicting emotions. Her choices would not only shape her own destiny but would also determine the fate of the kingdom itself.