The hall began to quiet down.

The ministers looked at each other.

After a long time, the emperor spoke and called out names.

"Minister of the Ministry of Justice, what do you think?"

The ministers all looked at Feng Huaiji.

Feng Huaiji went out holding the ivory tablet and replied calmly: "The matter of the royal heir can be said to be a state matter, but it can also be said to be the emperor's family matter."

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and he has made plans for his offspring. I will not elaborate on this."

The emperor leaned forward, the chains on his crown swaying, casting a shadow on his face and covering the look in his eyes. He said in a flat tone, "What if I insist that you say whether you agree or not?"

The officials who were on good terms with Feng Huaiji were all worried for him.

How on earth had he offended the emperor? This tone, as calm as dead water, was usually a sign of the emperor's anger.

"The minister's opinion is not important. What is important is the emperor's opinion."

The emperor sat back and leaned his back against the dragon throne. The jade stones on his crown made a crisp sound when they collided, which was particularly obvious in the silent hall.

A sneer appeared on his lips. "Loach."

"Li Defu."

"Your servant is here." The eunuch Li Defu stepped forward respectfully and handed a memorial to the emperor.

The emperor raised his hand and flipped through the pages. The sound of pages turning was irregular.

"Choosing a concubine? Offspring? I'm not even in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?"

"Recently, you, my dear ministers, have been focusing on my harem, and I'm afraid that the marriage of your children has been neglected."

The emperor's direct statement made the ministers who were advising on the selection of a concubine feel very nervous.

"In that case, let me help you." When the emperor said this, he looked up and glanced at them, and his tone suddenly turned cold.

"I will arrange a marriage for your children. The eldest daughter of the Left Censor-in-Chief will marry the second son of the Doctor of the Ministry of Revenue."

"The second daughter of the Left Vice-Chief Censor, married to the eldest grandson of the Minister of the Honglu Temple."

"The eldest grandson of the Minister of Imperial Households..."

The emperor randomly picked out men and women of marriageable age from several ministers' families who had nothing to do with him. Some of them were already engaged, and some were his enemies.

The ministers who were called fell to their knees.

"Your Majesty, no!"

"Your Majesty, please take back your order. My eldest grandson has already been engaged!"

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The emperor flipped forward and happened to turn to the page about the Anding Marquis' Mansion. He glanced at Feng Huaiji and then returned his gaze to the memorial. "No? Your Excellency is not kidding. Besides, I am somewhat interested in being a matchmaker."

In fact, he was not pointing fingers randomly. These people had two plans: one was for his harem, and the other was to marry into the royal family.

"Stop shouting, or I'll get tired of it and point fingers at more people."

The shouting sounds stopped instantly.

When the emperor's eyes fell on a name on the memorial, he paused for a moment and then closed the memorial.

"Stand back, you're standing in a mess, it's an eyesore."

Due to the emperor's long-term high pressure, those officials had to stand back in the team.

The emperor was satisfied and smiled generously, "The matter of selecting concubines ends here. I have my own plans for the heir apparent. As for other matters, the imperial edict for the marriage will be sent to the residences of all the ministers after the court session."

The officials had sad faces.

Other officials made other suggestions.

After discussing other matters, the morning court was over and Feng Huaiji and Feng Huaiyan walked out together.

Feng Yan, who was walking in front, stopped and waited for the two brothers to come to his side. He lowered his voice and asked, "Second brother, why is the emperor asking you alone?"