With her graceful figure and outstanding temperament, the emperor was certain that this beautiful young woman, as delicate as an orchid in a secluded valley, must be an absolute beauty.
This piqued the emperor's interest, since the purpose of today was to select a woman for him.
The five young women, following the imperial decree, slowly raised their bowed heads. The moment the first woman on the left raised her head, the selection hall fell into a sudden, awkward silence.
The stunning beauty, with a face as beautiful as a flower and a countenance as beautiful as the moon, lowered her starry eyes, not daring to look directly at the emperor's face. However, her graceful and elegant posture and charming appearance were enough to be painted.
The emperor's gaze, which had been fixed on Su Han, suddenly sharpened, and his breathing became slightly heavier. However, he was very shrewd and quickly returned to normal. His sharp gaze, however, was only focused on her, and he ignored the other four women.
The Empress Dowager, who was sitting to the left of the Emperor, also came to her senses. She chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, I think one of these ladies-in-waiting would be quite good."
The Empress Dowager was naturally pleased to see the beautiful young women. The old lady was most happy to add more people to her son's harem and more grandchildren.
The emperor smiled slightly, looked away, and looked at his mother, "Then if Mother likes one of them, she can stay and keep you company."
Those who were first to be presented to the emperor were all daughters of marquises. Naturally, these young ladies from noble families who remained in the palace would be granted official titles and ranks, and placed in the inner palace to serve the emperor. The empress, seated to the right, became extremely anxious upon hearing the empress dowager's words.
She had witnessed the emperor's reaction, and the beautiful woman's stunning appearance was right before her eyes—delicate, graceful, and ethereal.
Her heart skipped a beat, and a sense of crisis surged within her.
The Empress was the same age as the Emperor and had already given birth to his only legitimate son. She was respected by the Emperor and her position was quite secure. Logically speaking, even if the concubines were beautiful, they could not compare to her, so there was nothing to worry about. From the day her husband ascended the throne, she had already mentally prepared herself for the inevitable situation of sharing a husband with many beauties in the harem. She believed that she should prioritize virtue to ensure her invincibility.
But if there were such a favored concubine, not only stunningly beautiful but also possessing an ethereal气质, then it would be hard to say. No matter how wise the emperor is, he is still a man, and it is difficult to be certain that he will not make the mistakes of a man.
Looking back at the actions of the late emperor, one can understand a thing or two. If the emperor, who was still the crown prince at the time, had not been so capable, the outcome would have been very difficult to predict.
Throughout history, how many empresses have been ousted by favored concubines? The empress secretly resolved that she must not allow this woman to enter the palace!
But the mother and son were determined to let the woman in. How could they stop them?
The Empress's mind raced, and in that split second, a candidate suddenly appeared in her mind. Overjoyed, she thought, "I've got it!"
The Empress barely managed to compose herself, and with a dignified smile, she said to the Empress Dowager, "Mother, are you going to pick out a few good ones for the Emperor today?"
As the Empress spoke, she seemed to suddenly remember something. After a pause, she continued, "Well, there's also Prince Ming. Prince Ming has been delayed for several years now. Your Majesty should also choose a suitable one for your younger brother."
Having said that, the Empress fell silent, sitting gracefully with a smile, and said nothing more.
She could only say so much; anything more would be going too far. She could only pray that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor would continue to love Prince Ming as always, then she would surely get what she wanted.
The emperor and empress dowager both fell silent for a moment.
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