Chapter 183.1
The dukes are no fools, so they know this is a tremendous opportunity. Thats why they select the eligible woman from their own side to participate in the selection of consorts.
If their daughter is chosen, they will rise to great heights!
At the very least, they will have a better life in Great Xia.
Great Yue Emperor is full of confidence in his own daughter.
He has observed that in the entire capital city, there are few women who can compare to his daughter.
The probability of his daughter being selected is almost one hundred percent.
It can be said that as long as the Emperor is not blind, he will definitely choose his daughter to enter the palace as a consort.
Great Zhu Emperor and Great Shi Emperor can only envy him for his precious daughter.
Their daughters are not bad, but they still fall short compared to the Great Yue Emperors daughter.
Whether they will be chosen is still an unknown.
However, considering they all belong to the same Great Kingdom camp, they will benefit from the reflected glory if the others daughter is chosen.
Duke of Yue, this time, its all on you for the emperors consort selection!
Great Shi Emperor said with a compliment, Among all the candidates, your daughter is the most beautiful and the most knowledgable. She will surely be chosen by His Majesty! Once your daughter enters the palace as a consort, she will certainly be able to curb their arrogance!
Yes, Duke of Yue, were really counting on you this time!
Great Zhu Emperor also said with a compliment, If you rise to prominence, dont forget us two brothers!
Great Yue Emperor laughed heartily, Thank you both! If Yinger is selected, I will certainly not forget you two! Come on, I heard that Huangs Restaurant has just opened. Their food and wine are excellent and often in short supply! Ill treat you tonight. We wont return until were drunk!
Great! Tonight, well take advantage of Duke of Yues generosity!
This way, please, gentlemen!
The three emperors headed to Huangs Restaurant in high spirits.
The emperors of the small kingdom alliance, however, began to worry.
Duke of Mo got straight to the point, Brothers, theres trouble! You all know about the Emperors consort selection, right?
Of course, we know. I was even thinking of letting my daughter participate!
If she is chosen by His Majesty, your life will be so much better!
Ive sent both my daughters!
The three emperors nodded in agreement.
The problem lies here!
Duke of Mo said with a worried face, We can send people to participate in the consort selection, but so can the three dukes of the great kingdom alliance!
Ive seen Duke of Yues daughter. Her name is Yueying, and she is truly a beauty that could sink fish and alight geese, a heavenly beauty. Moreover, she is well-read and accomplished in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting! Once she participates in the selection, she will surely catch His Majestys eye! Then, with her fathers status rising through her, that old fellow will surely soar high and trample over us! It will be difficult for us to turn the tables then!
The other three nodded in agreement.
Yes, Ive seen his daughter too. Shes indeed very beautiful, surely the Emperor will take a liking to her!
By then, that old guy will soar too! Knowing him as I do, he definitely wont let this opportunity slip by. Hell strut around in front of us, acting all high and mighty!
Just thinking about it leaves a bad taste in my mouth!
We cant lose this competition!
Duke of Mo slammed his hand on the table, speaking with great excitement: I must choose an excellent woman, one who can match the others in stature, to enter the palace as a consort! Otherwise, well have no chance to resist in the future!
But its hard to cook without rice; we dont have any suitable candidates here!
No! We do!
Duke of Mo turned to look at the silent Duke of An and said, Duke of An, Im entrusting this to you!
The Emperor of An Kingdom was stunned: Me?
Yes, it all rests on you!
The Emperor of Mo Kingdom came over and said, As far as I know, theres a young daughter named An Xin who has a beauty that could overshadow the moon and shame flowers. Shes also of the right age. Why not choose her to enter the palace as a consort?
The Emperor of An Kingdom gave a wry smile: Actually, I would like to, but my daughter has a problem. Shes mute, very introverted, self-conscious, and not fond of meeting strangers! If I let her enter the palace as a consort and she angers the Emperor, what then?
Lets give it a try! said the Emperor of Mo Kingdom.
Well explain everything to the Emperor. If he doesnt mind, then all is well! If he does mind, she just wont be able to enter the palace as a consort, no big loss!
Yes, Duke of An, give it a try!
Were counting on you!
We cant lose to those old fellows!
The Emperor of An Kingdom gritted his teeth: Alright, Ill talk to my daughter and see what she thinks, whether it will be successful or not is another story!!
Before they knew it, the day to select the consorts had arrived.
On this day, civil and military officials brought their chosen ladies to the imperial palace for Lin Beifan to select.
The Emperor of Great Yue proudly led his daughter forward and said, Your Majesty, this is my daughter Yueying! She is 20 years old this year, with a beauty that can sink fish and cause geese to fall, overshadow the moon and shame flowers. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and she possesses a noble character, virtuous and good-natured. Shes truly an exceptional choice for a wife!
The lady in yellow gave a slight curtsy, shyly saying, This humble girl greets Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!
Lin Beifan looked her up and down, nodding with great satisfaction: Not bad! Beautiful as a fairy and knowledgeable too! I am willing to take you as a consort, but only if you are willing. I will not force you if you do not wish it!
Actually I have long admired Your Majesty and am willing to enter the palace as a consort!
This was the boldest moment of her life!
It was like a declaration of love!
After saying these words, Yueyings entire face blushed deeply!
Seeing her shy yet brave demeanor greatly satisfied Lin Beifans vanity!
After all, what man doesnt like to be adored by women?
To be loved to death by a woman?
Hahaha!
Good! Since you and I are willing, you and your father should stand aside for now. After the selection is over, I will officially make you a consort!
Yes, Your Majesty! Yueying nodded shyly, her heart filled with joy.
Her daughter could finally marry the Emperor and become a consort!
How delightful!
The Emperor of Great Yue was ecstatic!
His daughter lived up to expectations and was finally selected to enter the palace as a consort!
Their familys days became much better!
Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! Great Yue Emperor exclaimed loudly as if declaring to the whole world.
The other two great kingdom Emperors were also happy and overjoyed.
However, the four Emperors of the small kingdom alliance looked gloomy and displeased.
Whats there to be proud of? Youve only won a round!
We will catch up soon!
Following that, Lin Beifan continued the selection of consorts.
But there werent many who made a lasting impression on Lin Beifan. Apart from Great Yue Emperors daughter Yueying, there was only An Kingdom Emperors daughter An Xin!
Unfortunately, though An Xin was very beautiful, she was mute and also extremely socially anxious.
She avoided Lin Beifans gaze, clearly unwilling and afraid.
Therefore, Lin Beifan did not trouble her.
So, after one round of selection, only Yueying satisfied him.
However, the civil and military officials were not quite satisfied.
Your Majesty, how can you select only one person?
You need more! Your Majesty, look, which Emperor doesnt have a palace filled with consorts? So far, you only have two consorts, which is really not enough! Without enough consorts, you cannot produce enough heirs!
Please, Your Majesty, choose a few more beauties, the nation needs successors!
Lin Beifan smiled slightly: My ministers, this is enough! Among the vast waters, I only desire a single ladle!
Great Yue Emperor applauded: Your Majesty, Good judgment! ()
(TLN: I think he misspoke. He actually didnt say Good Judgment (, ping de hao) here. Instead, he said (, piao de hao), which could mean well played in seeking pleasures, referring to acts of seeking out prostitutes (). cmiiw)
Lin Beifan:
Seeing Lin Beifans expressionless face, Great Yue Emperor panicked: Your Majesty, thats not what I meant! What I mean is, Your Majesty, you are a man of loyalty, surrounded by flowers, yet you choose only one, which is very admirable!
Alright, no need to explain, Im in a good mood, so I wont hold it against you!
Lin Beifan waved his hand and smiled at the woman in yellow beside him: Yueying, from today on, I confer upon you the title of Consort Yue, and you shall enter the palace on a chosen day!
Yes, Your Majesty! Yueying was overjoyed.
However, the civil and military officials still did not let Lin Beifan off the hook, insisting he chooses a few more.
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