The emperor is handsome and majestic, and he is in the prime of his youth. Who wouldn't be tempted?

The new empress's palace is empty. As long as there is a selection of concubines, there will be plenty of opportunities. Even if she cannot enter the Empress's quarters, she can at least become a concubine.

After hearing Master Huiyuan's words, all the ministers remained silent.

Just when Xiao Jingzhao thought the talent show incident had subsided, several ministers stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, my daughter's birth date matches what the master said." The speaker was Cui Jing, the Right Chancellor in charge of foreign affairs.

"Your Majesty, my daughter happens to be born in the yin month, yin day, and yin hour. Although she was not born in the Jiazi year, the fortune teller said that she has water in her destiny and that her marriage to someone with metal in their destiny is a match made in heaven."

Xiao Jingzhao looked at the Minister of Works who was speaking, and the Minister of Works said with a serious expression:

"Your Majesty is wise. Everything I have said is true. If there is even half a lie, Your Majesty may punish me for deceiving the Emperor."

"Your Majesty, I believe that although there are not many women whose zodiac signs are compatible with Your Majesty, it would be too narrow to select only from ministers of the fifth rank and above. The Empress should not only be chosen based on family background, but also on talent, appearance and character."

Left Chancellor Fan Zhiqing stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I second that opinion. Censor Shen's words are reasonable. The selection of an empress should be announced in a public notice so that virtuous and talented women from the common people can also participate in the competition."

Master Huiyuan stood to the left of Xiao Jingzhao, ignoring what everyone was saying.

Xiao Jingzhao tightened his grip on the dragon throne, causing the veins on the back of his hand to bulge.

He originally intended to discourage the courtiers and then slowly lure her into the palace.

But this scene... seems to be out of control.