Counting on your fingers, the fifth marriage is coming

Chapter 206: Palace Selection Trouble (Part )
The dozens of people finally selected for the palace were basically all outstanding people. Among them, those with high status were led by officials such as Luo Lixi, Xiao Xuefeng, and Bai Tang, while those selected from the public were relatively divergent.

The five local forces that must be mentioned are Wei, Chi, Tang, Li, and Guyue. Apart from them, most of the rest have a place in the world with their unique and beautiful faces.

This completely meets Emperor Yue's selection requirements at the time, either power or good looks.

The Empress Dowager guessed that she had no idea how many people Emperor Yue planned to keep when choosing concubines this time.

Now that the harem is empty, it would not be a problem if all the male emperors in the past were kept, but the empress is more particular and afraid of tiring her mind. She thinks... how about... just keeping one male empress, one imperial concubine, two noble concubines, four concubines, and six imperial concubines?

Although everyone was eyeing the position of empress, they all knew that it was a very mysterious matter. Because of the strange background of Empress Yue and her unclear personality, they had no idea what the Empress's preferences were and what decisions she would make.

Not only them, but even those court officials who were ready to make a move had to endure it and did not dare to place bets rashly, for fear that they would misunderstand the emperor's intention and be charged with colluding with the harem.

"Get up."

A soft and clear female voice sounded, but it was different from the humble and servile voice of other women. Instead, it was a nonchalant and calm smile, which made people feel refreshed when hearing it.

This is Emperor Yue, the one who has supreme power in their Jing Kingdom?
Some people could not help but raise their eyes secretly, but after taking a glance, they quickly lowered their eyes, fearing that they would offend the saint.

...I never thought Emperor Yue would look like this.

It was completely different from what they had imagined.

She does not have the ruthless and murderous spirit, nor does she look as heroic and domineering as an emperor.

She is like a woman holding incense before a Buddha, transcending superficial beauty and instead condensing her soul into an immortal beauty.

In short, if she had not been sitting on the supreme throne, they would have thought that she was a deity who had ascended to heaven and landed on the earth. While they respected her, they did not dare to blaspheme.

Seeing Xu Shanshan again was a journey of thousands of miles over mountains and rivers, and it had gone through many tests, especially the four people who were almost eliminated.

Li Heye looked at her who had become the emperor with mixed feelings. After several months, seeing her again seemed so strange and distant.

He was not the only one who felt this way; several others did the same.

Chi Jiangdong stared at her, his eyes were sad and a little dazed. He wondered, did she see him coming?
There must be one. Even if she can't see it among this group of people, could it be that she didn't see the palace selection list?
Since she saw it, why did Xie Yujin use dirty tricks to eliminate them, but she did nothing?
Did she really take the broken engagement seriously, or did she dislike his self-righteousness in running for election and didn't want to see him?
All the anxiety, shame and doubt in my heart turned into a young man's stubbornness.

No matter what, he will never lose to those men!

"Your Majesty, all the selected handsome men are here. You can ask them to raise their heads one by one. If you look carefully, you can directly confer titles on those who you like."

Xie Yujin's voice was indistinguishable as he glanced at those "flashy" handsome men. Today, all of them had dressed up carefully just to win the favor of His Majesty so that they could rise to the top overnight.

But are they worthy?
"Come forward one by one, so that His Majesty and I can have a good look at you."

The Empress Dowager now looks at these handsome men like a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law. The more she looks, the more satisfied she is. She thinks back then that she was the one who was chosen. This is the first time she has experienced the joy of being a man.

A group of handsome men stood there, each with his own charm, just like people walking in a sea of ​​flowers in spring, with colorful flowers blooming one after another, making people dazzled and beautiful.

"Shen'er, these are all pretty good. Which one do you like?" the Empress Dowager asked tentatively.

Everyone's attention was focused on the person who was as steady as the foundation of an ancient temple, but her expression was serene, like a beautiful and peaceful painting, which seemed unreal to people.

Xu Shanshan pointed her slender finger at someone in the crowd at random. Maybe it was just random... or maybe she had chosen him long ago.

The figure of the handsome man was suddenly revealed. He was wearing a green dress which made his fair skin stand out. Although his facial features were not particularly outstanding, he had a pair of passionate and charming peach blossom eyes, and beautiful rosy and charming lips, which made him stand out at first glance.

"You stand up."

Everyone's eyes immediately fell on that person, with burning gazes, some jealous, some envious, some puzzled, and some calm.

The man was obviously frightened. He stood there for a moment before he reacted.

"I am Yao Hui, your humble servant, honored to meet your majesty."

His hands were sweating, but he stepped forward to salute with his head bowed. His lowered head and bent back formed a tight bow shape that looked like it might break at any moment... This was not the state of someone who was about to be favored.

"Raise your head and let me have a good look."

It was a very gentle and pleasant voice, like the sound of Buddhist chants in the forest, flowing out from her lips, clear and peaceful, but it did not make Yao Hui feel relaxed at all. The corners of his mouth twitched unnaturally, and then he raised his head stiffly.

"Your Majesty~"

Xu Shanshan's dark eyes were filled with a deep and peaceful silence. She smiled softly, "Are you scared or nervous?"

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"I, I was frightened when I first saw your holy face." Yao Hui said quickly.

The Empress Dowager frowned slightly, and she said to Xu Shanshan in dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, he is so timid and cowardly that he is not worthy of being in the upper hall. You should pick another one."

There are so many gold and jade in the house, why did God pick out such a piece of stone?
Yao Hui obviously knew that his performance displeased the superior, so he knelt down quickly and said, "I am ashamed to see your holy face, I am..."

Xu Shanshan suddenly stood up, and when she moved, everyone's hearts moved as well.

"Shen'er?" The Empress Dowager was a little surprised, but she didn't call out to him.

Xu Shanshan walked up to Yao Hui and was about to reach out to him when——

"Your Majesty, this is against the rules."

Xie Yujin's cold and restrained voice sounded hurriedly behind him.

At the same time, several pairs of hands stretched out in front of Yao Hui, blocking Xu Shanshan's attempt to approach.

Li Yehe, Chi Jiangdong, and Wei Canghao moved their positions, their faces turned pale, their breathing became slightly tense, and their expressions and body movements were unnatural, as if they didn't know what they would do if she really picked Yao Hui.

Nangong Fei stared at Yao Hui with cold eyes, the water-condensed needle in his hand ready to shoot out, wanting Yao Hui to die suddenly and silently.

Nangong Yu was waiting with complicated thoughts. He thought Xu Shanshan would keep her eyes on him, but she never saw him from beginning to end.

Now she fell in love with a man with a powdered face and greasy hair. His whole body was stiff, and he involuntarily took a step forward, wanting her to see him.

He suddenly understood the concubines in the harem. Some of them might not have any love for the emperor at all, but for their own purposes, they had to compete for favor.

Because once they really become lost in the crowd, they will never be able to stand out again.