Counting on your fingers, the fifth marriage is coming

Chapter 193: Many Beauties Compete for Admiration (I)

"How many days are left before we can enter the capital?"

"From the nearest to the farthest counties, all will arrive within half a month. However... Wei Ran, Shou County and other counties have boys selected. Among them, the Shou King has a cousin who is also among the candidates."

"I said that no matter the background or origin, who is responsible for the palace selection according to convention?"

Upon hearing this, the Ministry of Rites said with a little discomfort: "Uh... originally it should have been Master Xie, the Chief Eunuch, and the Imperial Household Department, but, but Master Xie... he also participated in the selection, so now only the Chief Eunuch and the Imperial Household Department are left. If Your Majesty is interested, you can appoint another candidate."

The various rebellious behaviors of the Xie family in the past were seen by everyone in the court. Everyone knew that the Xie family had ambitions, but now the Xie family did something shocking.

They actually sent their most promising and promising offspring, Xie Yujin, to participate in the harem selection...

The Xie family is at its peak. Even if the Emperor Yue has been replaced by someone else, they won't beg for mercy with their tails between their legs, let alone make such sacrifices and serve the Emperor, right?
General Huo turned his head and glanced sharply at the official from the Ministry of Rites. After listening to his statement quietly, he lowered his eyelashes and pursed his lips into a straight line.

Emperor Yue raised his eyebrows: "Xie Yujin is also participating in the talent show?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, don't you know?" The Minister of Rites looked surprised.

"Remove him and let him continue to serve as the examiner for the palace selection."

Emperor Yue's words shocked everyone. All the officials in the court were stunned by her decisive attitude of rejection and did not understand why she made such a decision.

Although she was dissatisfied with Master Xie, she asked him to select men for her in the palace to fill her harem with men, which shows her trust in him.

To say that she is satisfied, but... Master Xie has come to her door, but she is not moved at all and directly eliminates him in the audition stage. Isn't this a slap in Master Xie's face?
"Your Majesty, this..."

"I'll only say this once. Pass the order on."

The Emperor stood up. The bright yellow dragon robe was shining in the sunlight. The golden dragon embroidered on the dragon robe seemed to be about to take off as she walked. She stepped down from the dragon throne, and the eunuch shouted: "Adjourn the court——"

The court officials bowed in order, and the roar of "Long live the emperor!"

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After the court session, a paper crane flew over. Xu Shanshan waved her hand and it gently landed in her palm.

"Whoosh", the blue flame burned, reflecting a scene.

"I heard that Lord Hong was recently involved in a lawsuit with an evil teacher and was severely punished by His Majesty. It is difficult for him to receive His Majesty's favor again. I dare to ask Your Majesty to cooperate with me."

A handsome man in a green cloak was kneeling on the ground and speaking. The clear raindrops dripped from the eaves and hit his thin back. He was like a trapped animal in a quagmire, his body unable to bear it.

"Why do you think this officer will cooperate with you?"

The middle-aged man in luxurious clothes had a big belly and gray eyebrows and beard. He looked at the man with eyes full of scrutiny and contempt.

The man raised his head slightly, and under the brim of his hat with rabbit fur, half-hidden and half-exposed was a handsome face with a straight nose and lips decorated like cherry blossoms. The slightly upturned corners of his mouth showed a faint smile, gentle and charming.

"Master Hong, don't you lack an opportunity to become a close minister to Your Majesty? If I can enter the palace and be favored by Your Majesty, I will never forget your great kindness."

The blue flame was still burning. The two people in the picture were talking happily, as if they had reached a contract. Xu Shanshan didn't watch any more. She extinguished the flame with a snap of her fingers.

"He's quite smart."

I don't know whether this is a compliment or criticism.

"You all should leave first. I will walk alone."

The guards and eunuchs bowed and responded. "Yes."

Xu Shanshan walked alone in the imperial garden. The palace servants did not dare to get too close to her. They just formed a wall to prevent anyone from approaching her casually.

Maomao showed up and flew around Xu Shanshan: "Shan, why do you care so much about Nangong Yu that you even put a tracking talisman on him?"

"Nangong Yu was one of Xu Shanshan's evil obstacles, but with the death of the real Xu Shanshan, most of her evil obstacles in the world have been cleared. My body doesn't have as many obstacles as before, but now, I am the one involved with him."

"Then when did you become involved with Nangong Yu?"

"When I interfered with his life and death and changed his fate, cause and effect began to exist."

"You are worried about the cause, but he will bear the consequences. You don't have to worry about him."

Xu Shanshan looked at a pot of camellia. Some early-flowering varieties might not begin to show buds in February, but they had already quietly blossomed beautifully.

"Maomao, there are many little people in this world. They may seem insignificant at first, but if we give them a chance, who knows if they can't completely change and have the ability to turn the tide?"

Mao Mao understood what Xu Shanshan meant, and suddenly realized, "Shan, have you figured out that Nangong Yu is special? What's so special about him?"

Xu Shanshan smiled gently: "What's the difference? Now he's here and is working very hard to climb up. As for how high he can reach, let's take a look together."

Maomao wanted to say something, but it sensed something and suddenly turned its head: "Shan, someone is coming... It's the debt collector from the Xie family!"

Sure enough, the Chief Justice came forward to report that it was Master Xie who wanted to see him, and Xu Shanshan guessed his purpose.

"Xie Yujin——"

"Xie Xuan——"

"See Your Majesty."

Xu Shanshan turned around and saw Xie Yujin, who was not wearing official uniform, and his cousin Xie Xuan, both kneeling on the ground.

"Master Xie, what is the matter that brings you to see me at this time?" She asked even though she knew the answer.

She didn't ask them to stand up, so Xie Yujin just knelt on the ground. Although he didn't act impatient, his tone was full of emotion: "Your Majesty, why... don't you allow Yujin to participate in the selection of male candidates?"

Xu Shanshan glanced at him. The two met again in the court. One became Emperor Yue, and the other continued to serve as Grand Tutor Xie as if nothing had happened. It seemed that all the grudges and entanglements between them in the past had been wiped out.

"Master Xie is a very talented person. If he enters the harem, it means that he will not be able to interfere in state affairs in the future. It is really a waste."

"It is true that concubines of Jingguo are not allowed to interfere in government affairs, but..." Xie Yujin's eyes were burning, and beneath those gentle and radiant eyes, there was a wolf's nature: "The Emperor and Empress of Jingguo can assist His Majesty and have a certain degree of political power."

"Does Master Xie want to be the empress?"

"Is there anyone in the world today who is more suitable than me?" Xie Yujin no longer concealed his true thoughts.

Now that she is no longer the Grand Master, there is no so-called master-disciple ethics between them, and there is no rule and principle that alchemists and secular people cannot marry each other.

She is the Yue Emperor and he is the Shaofu.

She is the king and he is the minister.

Since they already have a close relationship between an emperor and his subjects, why can't they get a step closer and become an emperor and empress who sleep in the same bed?