Chu Fan scanned the area and finally stopped his gaze on Mu Yunfeng. "General Mu, I heard that your daughter is both talented and beautiful, and is also proficient in martial arts. Is this true?"

Mu Yunfeng was stunned. He had not expected the emperor to suddenly mention his daughter. He bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, my daughter does have some knowledge of martial arts, but her talent is shallow and I dare not say she is proficient."

Chu Fan smiled slightly and thought to himself: "What a guy who knows a little about martial arts. Since you are so modest, I will not be polite."

He changed the subject and his tone became serious: "The country is in danger now. We have powerful enemies outside and treacherous ministers in power within. I want to appoint talented people to help us overcome this national crisis. What do you think, General Mu?"

Mu Yunfeng frowned slightly. He knew that the emperor's words were serious, but facing the interests of the country, he had to express his position: "I am willing to serve the country and will not refuse even if it means death."

Chu Fan nodded, a cunning look flashing in his eyes: "Okay! Then I will appoint you as the general to pacify the bandits, and you will set off to the border today to resist foreign enemies. As for your daughter..." He deliberately prolonged his voice, observing Mu Yunfeng's reaction.

Mu Yunfeng's heart tightened. He knew the emperor wouldn't easily mention his daughter unless there was a special purpose. He quickly knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, please explain."

Chu Fan smiled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of irresistible majesty: "I have heard that your daughter is both talented and beautiful, so I specially grant her to me as my concubine. When you return triumphantly, it will be the day for me to marry your daughter."

The moment these words were spoken, the court erupted in uproar. No one had expected the emperor to grant such a sudden marriage, let alone one with Mu Yunfeng's daughter. Mu Yunfeng stood there in shock. He hadn't imagined his momentary negligence would lead to such a sudden change.

However, Chu Fan already had a plan in mind. He knew that this marriage decree would be enough to make some people in the court uneasy. They might feel threatened by Mu Yunfeng's rise, or they might be dissatisfied with the emperor's arbitrary rule. And this was exactly what Chu Fan wanted to see.

He intended to use this marriage decree as a fuse to ignite the flames of war in the court. Whether other ministers were dissatisfied with Mu Yunfeng's acquisition of power and rebelled against him, or Mu Yunfeng wanted to establish his own army after gaining power, then he could complete the system mission.

Then he could easily take away all the gold, silver and precious jewelry in the inner treasury and return to Blue Star to live a happy and carefree pastoral life.