Jun Jiuxian, being a minister of the previous dynasty, didn't have many opportunities to see the imperial concubines. As the original owner of this body, the empress, she naturally wouldn't pay attention to men outside the family. Lu Qingyan had originally been quite curious about Jun Jiuxian, but now, looking at this young and handsome prime minister, he was indeed a sight to behold.
Is this white oriole blind? Why did she abandon this prime minister and choose that old cucumber, Zongzheng Shen?
Jun Jiuxian was around twenty years old, with snow-white skin. What was striking about him were his thick, neatly trimmed eyebrows and the captivating, alluring eyes beneath them. His eyes seemed to hold a chilling frost, inspiring awe. He was slender and tall, with a slightly pointed chin and a somewhat small face, his appearance even more feminine. If it weren't for his high-tied hair and those eyes that added a touch of heroic spirit, it would be difficult to discern his gender at first glance.
The system was practically exploding in Lu Qingyan's mind: [Master, beauty! Go and pounce on him!]
#What should I do if the system is acting irrationally?#
The answer was: Demolish it.
Unfortunately, Lu Qingyan is now powerless to do so.
Today, Jun Jiuxian wore a silver-white official robe, with a jade belt around his waist that made his waist appear even more slender. His appearance not only caught Lu Qingyan's eye, but also attracted the attention of many concubines and female relatives of officials. Many ladies even regretted that if Prime Minister Jun had not yet married, they could have given their daughters or sisters to him in marriage, but alas, he was already married.
"Since my ascension to the throne, all of you ministers have made great contributions, and I have always treated you generously and rewarded you without fail. However, I do not know whether what I have given you is to your liking. Today, I will ask you what kind of reward you would like. Please suggest one, and if I think it is good, I will grant it immediately." Zongzheng Shen stood up and asked the ministers below with a smile.
The people of this world will only praise a wise ruler when they are doing well. Even if a minister makes great contributions, he is still just a subject of the ruler. Titles and money can only be obtained with the ruler's permission, and they are merely gifts from the ruler that you cannot be ungrateful for.
As long as these ministers still have any sense, they won't be so presumptuous as to ask Zongzheng Shen for things they can't possibly obtain, even if Zongzheng Shen himself asked these questions at this moment.
The Prime Minister is the head of all officials, and even those who have just taken the position must show him respect. Everyone was staring at Jun Jiuxian, and Lu Qingyan didn't know what he wanted. He stood up, stepped forward, and bowed deeply to Zongzheng Shen: "Your Majesty, I beg you to grant my request. I wish to ask for Your Majesty's grace to grant my wife an imperial title."
The imperial decrees bestowed upon wives of officials were not granted lightly; they were usually granted only after the wife's husband or son had made significant contributions to the country. Jun Jiuxian's first opportunity to receive the emperor's favor upon entering the court surprised everyone, as he chose his wife over himself.
Even Zongzheng Shen was a little curious: "It seems that Minister Jun is quite the romantic. May I ask who your wife is here?"
A lady dressed in peach pink stepped forward and bowed to the emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor!"
Zongzheng Shen narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Raise your head."
A collective gasp filled the hall. Wasn't this Consort Li, the most favored concubine during the late emperor's reign? No, this woman looked younger and more beautiful than the former Consort Li.
Like a peach blossom in its most vibrant bloom, she was alluring and captivating. Her skin was snow-white and delicate, and her eyes shone like stars. When she looked up gracefully, her face still held the shy blush of a newlywed.
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