"Court!"
"Long live my emperor!”
This morning, the civil and military officials stood on both sides of the court, cheering loudly. All of them were in high spirits, as if they had undergone a great transformation.
After the emperor's personal expedition and the complete victory against the invasion of the Demon soldiers, the atmosphere in the entire court had changed.
"Beloved ministers, rise!"
"If you have a report, you will retreat!"
Xia Chen waved his hand lightly. He was thinking about going back and refining the national fate in the jade seal to increase his strength.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial!"
At this moment, an old minister walked forward, surprising Xia Chen. It was Wang Yun, Wang Situ.
"Situ Wang, what is the matter?" Xia Chen looked at him curiously.
Wang Yun said respectfully," Your Majesty, you are eighteen years old this year. You should have 3,000 concubines in your harem. However, when Dong Zhuo was in charge of the government and ruined the court, he only appointed a middle-rank empress after he wanted to cut off Your Majesty's royal palace.”
"Now that Dong Zhuo has been eliminated and Your Majesty has won a great victory against the Demon Army, I believe that Your Majesty should open the palace gates and select concubines to continue the bloodline of the Great Han Imperial Family.”
"I agree!"
Another old man stood out. It was Cai Yong, and he said directly,"I think that what Wang Situ said is reasonable. Your Majesty is ambitious and is the true dragon of the Son of Heaven. You should have a harem of 3,000 beauties. Only with the support of a country's queen can the royal family flourish.”
"We agree!"
All the officials stepped forward and knelt down to Xia Chen, begging him to open the palace gates and select the concubines.
Originally, the palace was not so awkward, and there were many beautiful women in the harem. However, because Dong Zhuo controlled the government and caused chaos in the palace, it led to this awkward situation.
The emperor of the Great Han Dynasty only had one empress and no concubines. This made the officials feel uneasy.
"Is that what all of you mean?”Xia Chen asked lightly.
He didn't object or agree. Instead, he fell into deep thought and swept his gaze across the group of ministers in front of him.
Huang Chengyan and Mister Shui Jing had just arrived. They did not say a word, but they also agreed. In short, it was correct for the emperor to have three thousand beauties in the harem.
"Since that's the case, then take a concubine!”
Xia Chen thought about it and agreed, but he changed his tone and said,""However, a few days ago, Wang Situ sent his adopted daughter Diao Chan into the palace to accompany the Empress. It has been some time. Today, I will return with Wang Situ. I will send someone to send a gift and propose marriage on a certain day.”
"We have no objections. Your Majesty is wise!”
The ministers immediately agreed. What a joke. The emperor had clearly said that he wanted to take Diao Chan as his concubine. Who dared to object? Even Wang Yun was willing.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Yun was so happy that he almost went crazy.
However, Xia Chen looked at Cai Yong and suddenly asked,""Grand Scholar Cai, I heard that you have a daughter who is talented and beautiful. I will send someone to propose marriage tomorrow.”
"Ah... Eh?" Cai Yong was dumbfounded.
He didn't expect Xia Chen, the emperor, to directly ask for his hand in marriage. Did this mean that he wanted to take his daughter Cai Yan as his concubine?
"What, you don't want to?" Xia Chen's face darkened.
Cai Yong quivered and immediately knelt down,"This subject is willing. Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
"Very good." Xia Chen was satisfied. Then, he turned to look at Huang Chengyan, causing the latter to shudder. A strange thought appeared in his heart.
"Minister Huang, I fell in love with Yueying at first sight. I want to take her as my concubine. I will ask the Imperial Tutor to give me the betrothal gift…"
"This subject obeys the imperial edict and thanks Your Majesty!" Huang Chengyan thanked him honestly and smiled bitterly in his heart. He had sold his daughter just like that.
However, after Huang Yueying returned, she seemed to have some feelings for the emperor, which was not a bad thing.
It was just that it was not easy to stay in the backyard of the palace. Huang Chengyan sighed in his heart and felt a trace of worry for his daughter.
"Very good. Since all of you have agreed to let me take a concubine, then let's start a selection. This matter will be handled by the Imperial Tutor.”
After Xia Chen finished speaking, he directly threw the matter to Mister Shui Jing, causing the latter to smile bitterly, but he had no choice but to accept it.
"I accept your decree!"
Mister Shui Jing cupped his hands and returned to his original position. He didn't say a word and was thinking about how to handle the draft.
"Beloved ministers, do you still have a memorial?”
The ministers were silent and no one continued to speak. Soon, the young eunuch beside Xia Chen waved his Buddhist dust.
"Retreat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Chen stood up and left the court, leaving behind all the civil and military officials who knelt down to see the emperor off.
"Farewell, Your Majesty!"
After Xia Chen left the imperial court, he walked all the way to the Weiyang Palace. He soon arrived and saw Tang Ji waiting there with some palace maids.
"ChenQie welcomes Your Majesty!"
Tang Ji bowed slightly, her pretty face flushed red. It was obvious that she had recovered and had really begun to cultivate spiritual spells.
"Empress, zhen has something to tell you.”
Xia Chen sat down and held Tang Ji's little hand. Their intimate actions made Tang Ji feel extremely sweet and her smile was bright.
"Your Majesty, just say it. ChenQie will listen.”Tang Ji smiled at Xia Chen.
Xia Chen said," The ministers suggested that I choose a concubine. I have already agreed. In a few days, I will officially confer the title of Diao Chan, Yue Ying, and Cai Yong's daughter Cai Yan as a concubine.”
"So it's about this matter, Your Majesty. ChenQie has long wanted to remind Your Majesty that the palace gates are too deserted. Since Your Majesty has decided, ChenQie is naturally happy.”
Tang Ji's pretty face was flushed red and her smile was sweet. She naturally did not have any objections. Instead, she felt touched.
As the emperor, he actually came to tell her about this. This proved that in the emperor's heart, she, the empress, still had a lot of weight. Moreover, her feelings were even more sincere. How could she not be moved?
One had to know that the Empress had no right to ask or object to what the Emperor did. It was already a great favor for Xia Chen to come and tell her.
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"Miss, Miss, it's a joyous occasion!"
At this moment, in Cai Yong's mansion in Luoyang, a maid hurriedly ran into a room, her face full of excitement.
"Little Xiang 'er, how many times have I told you not to make a fuss?”In the room, a gentle girl frowned and scolded softly.
Little Xiang 'er giggled and said,""Young miss, great news. I heard that the current emperor is going to start selecting concubines.”
"Moreover, Old Master said that during the morning court session today, the emperor specifically asked Young Lady to enter the palace as a concubine in front of all the civil and military officials…"
Clang!
As soon as she finished speaking, the pen in Cai Yan's hand fell down. Her pretty face was stunned, and she stood there in a daze. She was shocked by this news.
The emperor took in a concubine and specifically asked her to enter the palace as a concubine? This news came too suddenly and without any preparation.
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"Daughter, His Majesty said so. You can do as you see fit.”
When Huang Chengyan returned to his residence, he directly told his daughter Huang Yueying about this matter. The latter, however, had a calm expression. Under the veil, there was a beautiful face that could topple cities and countries.
"I know. Father, when will you enter the palace?”Huang Yuying looked calm, but her heart was in turmoil.
"Let's wait for His Majesty to propose marriage." Huang Chengyan shook his head and left with a bitter smile, leaving Huang Yueying alone. She looked in the direction of the palace in a daze.
The Son of Heaven selected a concubine!
Once the news spread, the entire Luoyang was in an uproar. Countless people cheered and were happy about this matter.
"His Majesty is selecting a concubine!"
"This is a grand event for the Great Han Dynasty!"
"I heard that as long as you meet His Majesty's requirements, you can become a beautiful woman. You can even fly up the branch and become a phoenix in one fell swoop, and be conferred the title of imperial concubine.”
"That's right. The current emperor is 18 years old. He's wise, mighty, and ambitious. He's a rare and wise ruler!”
The commoners discussed animatedly. Among the commoners who had fled from various places, the eyes of those who had daughters lit up.
"The current emperor is selecting a concubine?"
In the crowd, an old man's eyes lit up. He couldn't help but glow as he quickly rushed out of the crowd and ran home.
"Daughter, come out quickly. There's something good!”
The old man rushed back. It was a luxurious mansion in the capital. There were two big words on the door of the mansion: Qiao Manor!
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