Chapter 343 Side Story: Even the Emperor's Daughter Worries About Marriage (Part Two)
"Requirements? No requirements? As long as he's a complete man."
"Well, those naturally castrated ones won't do!" Princess Shou Kang immediately made her stance clear.
Ye Mingmin...
“Okay, first condition: strong physique and exceptional talent in a certain area!” Good student Ye Mingmin immediately summarized the first condition.
Now it was Princess Shou Kang's turn to be dumbfounded; she was serious!
After writing this, Ye Mingmin looked at Princess Shou Kang expectantly, hoping she would make a second request.
"Looks can't be bad, after all, this princess still cares about appearances," Princess Shou Kang added.
Ye Mingmin nodded and continued writing on the paper, “His looks rival Pan An, his appearance is like Song Yu, he is the Xi Shi among men, and he has the beauty to make fish sink and geese fall from the sky.”
Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin exchanged a glance, both having the same feeling.
It seems like they're serious, otherwise why would Ye Mingmin have brought all the writing materials?
but……
"And one more thing! You have to be good-natured, speak gently, and not raise your voice." Princess Shou Kang immediately chimed in.
Ye Mingmin understood Princess Shou Kang's meaning and continued writing.
"Gentle and smooth as jade, like a gentle spring breeze..."
"You have to coax me, whether you flatter me or are sincere, you must not lose your temper with me, and you must serve me very comfortably."
As soon as I enter, he serves me tea; as soon as I sit down, he comes over to massage my shoulders and back; and as soon as I lie down, he has to undress me.
Even if I take just one step in the mansion, he has to come and help me.
He needs to know what I like, and he also needs to know what I don't like.
When I want him to appear, he must appear immediately in front of me; when I don't want him to appear, he must disappear and not get in my way.
Furthermore, he can only have me in his heart. If he has any other thoughts, I can beat him to death on the spot...
Oh, and there's more...
"Hey, why aren't you writing anymore! I just listed so many requirements, hurry up and write them down! Only if you write them down can Father Emperor let others find someone according to these requirements!" Princess Shou Kang looked at Ye Mingmin with a smile.
Ye Mingmin sighed. She glanced at what was written on the paper in front of her, thought for a moment, then crumpled it up and threw it away.
"Are you looking for a male concubine? The conditions you just mentioned weren't about finding a husband to grow old with, but rather a one-of-a-kind male concubine or male prostitute," Ye Mingmin said.
Princess Shou Kang chuckled and then moved closer to Ye Mingmin.
Are you angry?
"No! Why would I be angry? I'm finding a husband for you, not for me."
Even if the Emperor Emeritus blames me, at most it will just be a matter of me not doing things well, it won't have much of an impact!" Ye Mingmin also smiled.
Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin, who seemed indifferent, suddenly found the whole thing pointless.
They were indeed... a bit impulsive just now!
"Mingmin, we were rude just now. We weren't targeting you," Princess Shoukang apologized first.
"Yes! We went a little too far just now, it wasn't intentional, please don't be angry."
"How about I call the Tea Master and the Musician Master in right now? You can have some tea, listen to the music, and calm down!" Princess Yongxin quickly apologized as well.
Ye Mingmin rarely gets to invite the two of them out, so she can't let them go back in a huff.
"I'm not angry, really! I just suddenly realized that my cultivation is still insufficient!" Ye Mingmin quickly shook her head.
Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin were both a little confused.
Logically speaking, Ye Mingmin is most annoyed by things unrelated to academics, and she has always said that she does not want to waste time on trivial matters.
But today I went to great lengths to find the two of them.
"Did Father Emperor make some demands on you, saying he would grant you something if you handled this matter well?" Princess Shou Kang, who knew a little about the Emperor Emeritus, immediately understood what was going on.
Her father was a master at manipulating people; even her usually independent and capable eldest sister was controlled by him.
Therefore, it must have been something the Emperor said in the letter, whether it was a threat or an inducement, he must have gotten Ye Mingmin under control.
Ye Mingmin paused for a moment before nodding.
"Yes, the Emperor Emeritus said in his letter that as long as I do this job well, he will help to facilitate women's participation in the imperial examinations. I dare not say that all women can participate like men, but the number of women in the imperial examinations can be increased."
Although things are difficult, with the retired emperor involved, the chances of success are definitely higher.
"I only started to be interested after seeing this!" Ye Mingmin admitted.
Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin were both stunned for a long time.
Allowing women to participate in the imperial examinations was something that Nanqing Academy had been doing since its establishment.
Nanqing Academy was founded by the old aunt of the Shangguan family, and almost all the talented women in Dayu have studied at Nanqing Academy.
Although Nanqing Academy was renowned throughout the land, and all noble families wanted to send their children to study there, every headmaster of the academy had a wish.
That is to allow talented women in Dayu to participate in the imperial examinations just like men and contribute to Dayu.
However, due to centuries of tradition and the obstruction of those great Confucian scholars, women's participation in the imperial examinations... could never be implemented.
Now that the Emperor Emeritus has spoken, this matter...
"Oh, I see! You should have said so earlier! Mingmin, I was just kidding, don't take it seriously!"
I'm going to talk to you about this now.
"It's alright, I'll definitely help you complete this task." Princess Shou Kang immediately changed her attitude.
"Yes, we were just joking with you. How could you possibly find such a perfect man!"
It's just getting married, isn't it? It's not a big deal. Let's get married first, we're not worried about finding a husband anyway.
Believe it or not, once we spread the word, matchmakers will definitely come knocking on our door!
Here, I'll grind the ink for you, so you can continue writing!
"Once you've finished writing, send it to the Emperor Emeritus. Anyway, your task is done." Princess Yongxin said, preparing ink for Ye Mingmin.
Ye Mingmin, however, held down Princess Yongxin's hand.
"That's not how it is! I was just being a bit narrow-minded before!"
Nanqing Academy aims to fight for the rights of women who study, but not at the expense of other women's rights.
I will continue to work on the women's participation in the imperial examinations, but I will not interfere with your marriages.
"This is also your right!" Ye Mingmin said with a very serious expression.
Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin were both stunned.
We cannot sacrifice the rights of other women to fight for the rights of others...
They finally understood what the empress had said.
"Both of you, whether in terms of your mindset, your talent, or your vision, are not even half as good as Mingmin!"
"Then... you're not going to do this job?" Princess Shou Kang looked at Ye Mingmin cautiously.
Ye Mingmin smiled and nodded.
"Yes, what you just said makes a lot of sense. Men want to find a woman they like, and women also want to find a man they like."
Based on your terms... I think they're very good.
If I could have a man like that by my side, why would I need to get married?
Princess Shou Kang, Princess Yongxin...
Indeed, Ye Mingmin was a clever woman, just as clever as Song Zhimian...
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