Father-in-law: "Sun Yanxiang, daughter of General Sun Kaixuan of the Northwest, is fifteen years old."
The Sun family has always been a staunch supporter of the emperor, and being a family of military generals, they are also extremely loyal. Naturally, the emperor wanted to keep them and assign them to the seventh prince to increase his power.
Sun Yanxiang was not particularly beautiful, but she had a certain heroic air about her: "Your subject, Sun Yanxiang, greets Your Majesty and Empress. May Your Majesty and Empress enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
The Emperor: "Keep the plaque."
Father-in-law: "Sun Yanxiang, daughter of General Sun Kaixuan of the Northwest, is hereby granted a plaque and a sachet."
Next up was Huang Lilu, whose face showed slight disappointment. Since there was only one position available for both the prince's principal wife and secondary wife, and the first two had clearly been reserved, her chances were slim. Furthermore, her family background was not low, so she couldn't enter the prince's household as a concubine. She sighed inwardly, realizing she couldn't marry into the prince's household.
Father-in-law: "Huang Lilu, daughter of General Jianwei Huang Zhongxin, is fifteen years old."
Huang Lilu stepped forward: "Your subject Huang Lilu greets Your Majesty and Empress. May Your Majesty and Empress enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
The Emperor truly only wished to appoint one of the best civil officials and one of the best military generals to the Seventh Prince, so he shook his head slightly.
The eunuch received the decree: "Huang Lilu, daughter of General Jianwei Huang Zhongxin, is hereby granted flowers."
Although Huang Lilu knew the outcome, she was still disappointed: "Your subject Huang Lilu thanks Your Majesty and Empress for their great kindness."
Soon it was Zhao Xueqing's turn. In fact, as soon as Zhao Xueqing entered the hall, everyone's attention was on her.
Zhao Xueqing was secretly pleased. She exchanged her last points for a stunning figure and elegant demeanor. The offer was only valid for one day. Even from a distance, with her head bowed and her face obscured, her overall aura, her snow-white skin, and her graceful figure were enough to tell that she was an exceptional beauty.
Zhao Xueqing stepped forward, her soft voice ringing out, like a nightingale's song, delicate and melodious, like a mountain stream: "Your subject Zhao Xueqing greets Your Majesty and Empress. May Your Majesty and Empress enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
The emperor felt a clear spring flowing into his heart like a gentle stream. Curious about the woman's appearance, he said, "Raise your head."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xueqing raised her head but lowered her eyes, not daring to look directly at the emperor's face.
Everyone who saw it gasped inwardly. The woman had skin as smooth as jade, a delicate fragrance like an orchid, and a captivating charm. Her face was as beautiful as a crescent moon, and her eyes were alluring and alluring.
Even the Empress was somewhat stunned upon seeing her. She had been in the palace for twenty or thirty years and had seen all kinds of beauties, from plump to slender.
Her appearance bears some resemblance to Consort Jing, who was once the most favored concubine in the palace. Although she cannot compare to Consort Rong's stunning beauty, she is still a rare beauty.
Thinking of this, the Empress turned to look at the Emperor, and sure enough, a look of nostalgia flashed across his eyes.
The Empress and Consort Yi had a good relationship, so the Empress naturally knew Consort Yi's plans and decided to bring this girl into the palace.
The Empress spoke up to remind him, "Your Majesty, this young lady seems like an old acquaintance."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor realized that this was likely a pawn, but he didn't know who would play the pawn. He then said loudly, "This woman is quite good. Keep her name on the list."
The eunuch received the imperial decree: "The daughter of Prime Minister Zhao Zikai shall have her nameplate kept and be granted a sachet."
Zhao Xueqing kowtowed: "Your Majesty and the Empress are grateful for your great kindness."
Zhao Xueqing was thrilled. She had never imagined that the emperor was so handsome. If she had been unwilling before, it was only out of necessity. Now, she was truly willing.
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