In the spring of the tenth year of Yongning in the Nanyao Kingdom, in order to enrich the harem, a nationwide draft was held, and all unmarried women of the right age could participate in the election.

In a secluded small garden in the West City, an old woman stood cautiously by the well in the backyard with her head slightly lowered. The midday sun passed through her back, and a figure blocked her in front.

There was a slight drop of sweat on her forehead, and her wrinkled face showed a trace of vicissitudes of life. She wriggled her chapped lips and murmured back to the figure for a long time: "I know what to do, please... Miss... rest assured!"

"Mother Ji, I am unfamiliar with everything when I first enter the palace. From now on, I can only rely on you." The young woman in a snow-white gauze dress smiled brightly at the old woman. Her smile was like the morning glow, bright and moving.

"How can old slave He De let the young lady break me like this? Don't worry, young lady, even if the road to the harem is full of thorns, the old slave will make a way for the young lady!" The old woman knelt down on the ground as she spoke.

Seeing how loyal she was, the woman smiled with satisfaction. She picked off a red flower from the flower stand and fiddled with it a few times with her slender hands. A flower-like smile bloomed on her face, but a hint of scarlet appeared in her eyes.

"My mother didn't save the wrong person back then!" She passed over the old woman, and the red petals crushed in her hand fell to the ground, withering.

The third day of April is an auspicious day, everything will go well, and it is suitable for marriage.

The capital city was very lively early in the morning, and there were endless carriages on the streets, all heading towards the palace gate.

In the Office of the Minister of War, Cao Huan looked tired. It was precisely because of the headache of her older daughter Cao Yanyan's marriage.

"Dad, I'm getting ready to go to the draft. If you don't agree to it, who else do you want me to marry?" Cao Yanyan, dressed in a smart outfit, had just finished a set of marksmanship and stood in the courtyard with a gun in one hand.

Cao Huan wanted to cry but had no tears. She asked her precious daughter to be drafted to be a concubine in the palace, so that Emperor Yao could become her father. Cao Huan felt sad in her heart. Cao Yanyan had not been quiet since she was a child, she looked like a boy and danced all day long. He wields swords and guns, and often goes to the school grounds to mingle with a bunch of male soldiers.

In the early years, there were children from aristocratic families who came to propose marriage, but Cao Yanyan insisted on competing with others. How could those pampered young masters beat Cao Yanyan, who had been practicing martial arts since childhood, and she beat them away in the end.

"Put down the spear for me. Girls are fighting around all day. How can they look like a lady!" Cao Huan became more and more angry as he thought about it, and he became even more angry when he saw Cao Yanyan's makeup.

"Come here, take the lady down and change this outfit for me!" Cao Huan didn't want to see Cao Yanyan anymore and walked up and down the corridor. Cao Yanyan was also unconvinced.

"Otherwise I won't get married and I will spend my whole life with you. None of those high-ranking disciples can resist a beating!" Cao Yanyan put her left hand on her hips and looked arrogant as if she was the only one and could not be rivaled. She instantly angered her. Got Cao Huan.

"Shut up, Cao Yanyan, you must marry me this year! If you can't marry, how can I have the dignity to see your dead mother-in-law!" Cao Huan was so angry that he almost lost his temper.

"As soon as we talk about marriage, you mention my mother-in-law. Come on, let me change my clothes now, okay?" Cao Yanyan immediately surrendered. When she let go of her right hand, the spear slipped and fell to the ground. She strode away with her head held high and her chest high. .

"Look how she walks..." Cao Huan was so angry that he stamped his feet, and the housekeeper on the side quickly stopped him.

"Master, please calm down. It's good for the eldest lady to be like this. At least no one in her husband's family will dare to bully her in the future!" The old housekeeper advised earnestly. Only then did Cao Huan stop his anger. In the blink of an eye, he suddenly remembered something.

"Yan Yan's name hasn't been crossed out on the list of show girls yet. I have to go to the palace!" Cao Yanyan reported her name on the list of show girls out of anger. Cao Huan realized that it was already too late, so he changed into his official uniform and hurried away. Go to the palace.

In front of a palace in the palace, the nun is teaching the rules of the palace. These beautiful girls are in their prime, and each of them is graceful and beautiful.

After a day of rigorous practice, the beautiful ladies were all taken down to rest, and they would not be able to see Emperor Yao until the next day.

Emperor Yao, who had just recovered from a serious illness, did not pay much attention to the draft. The courtiers repeatedly said that the royal family currently only has four princes and two princesses, and they hope that this draft will further expand the blood of the royal family.

In the imperial study room, Emperor Yao was correcting the notes with concentration. Cao Huan rushed in and knelt on the ground before Eunuch Wu could pass the message.

"Your Majesty, I have a heartfelt request, and I hope your Majesty will accept it." Emperor Yao was holding a pen in one hand and flipping through the book in the other. He was slightly surprised to see Cao Huan crying bitterly. He put down the imperial pen in his hand and spoke to comfort him.

"Cao Aiqing, please get up quickly. What's going on? Why are you still crying?"

"Your Majesty, my daughter Yanyan went to register for the talent show in private just to get angry with me. I am also talking about getting married. Can I cross out Yanyan's name from the list of show girls?"

The more Cao Huan talked about it, the more guilty he felt, but for the sake of Cao Yanyan's lifelong happiness, he would risk his old face.

"Oh? That's what happened, Eunuch Wu, go get the roster!"

Emperor Yao was not annoyed either, he just found it a bit funny. He also knew about Cao Yanyan's deeds. Among all the young masters in the capital, who could go to the Cao Mansion to discuss marriage, fearing that Cao Yanyan would kick him out before he even stepped through the door.

After seeing Eunuch Wu leave, Emperor Yao rudely called him by his nickname and scolded him.

"Ade, get up and talk. Don't beat me around the bush. Over the years, Yanyan's marriage has been delayed again and again. You are really incompetent as a father. Yanyan went to participate in the talent show to avoid you and force her to get married. Bar!"

Emperor Yao saw through the old fox at a glance. Cao Huan knelt on the ground and grinned in embarrassment.

"I can't hide anything from Your Majesty! I have no choice but to ask people to look for a good match. Unfortunately, Yanyan doesn't like her. You said that I, a big man, only beat her after her mother left?" , I pulled her up as both a father and a mother, but I didn’t expect to develop like this. How can I have the face to see her mother in the future!” Cao Huan burst into tears again when he talked about the emotional part.

"Ade, I think it's good for Yan Yan to be like her mother-in-law. I think back when Qianye Kingdom attacked the northern border several times, we followed the late emperor and fought bloody battles, keeping the enemy at bay. The northern border is now indestructible, Cuihua She deserved a lot of credit back then. She was brave and good at fighting. She is truly a hero among women. Her military exploits are as good as those of you and me. So what’s wrong with Yanyan being like her?"

Emperor Yao's face was filled with intoxication as he recalled the past. Gone are the days when he wore bright clothes and angry horses, roaming the battlefield. Although he now sits high on the dragon's throne, he often feels lonely.

Hearing Emperor Yao mention his dead wife, Cao Huan could not calm down for a long time, and the two remained silent in the palace for a long time.

When Eunuch Wu came back with the roster, Emperor Yao suddenly blurted out to Cao Huan in a good mood.

"Why don't you marry Yanyan to me as your daughter-in-law?"

"This is not good... No prince can like Yanyan like her!"Cao Huan was immediately shocked.

"I just like Yan Yan's temperament. Okay, don't act coy. I'll take care of this matter. Wu Ji'an, go and invite the queen!" Eunuch Wu put his hands on the list and then bowed down. .

Emperor Yao crossed out Cao Yanyan's name on the list of beautiful women, and waved Cao Huan away.

"Kneel down and rest in peace!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. The old minister is resigning!" Cao Huan's mind was still blank. He wanted Yan Yan to marry into the royal family. He still had to learn a lot of rules. Thinking of this gave him a headache, so much so that he tripped when he stepped out. , almost fell down, thanks to the little eunuch on the side who helped him with his sharp eyes.

When Emperor Yao saw his funny look, he couldn't help but feel delighted and smiled happily.

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