Dressed as cannon fodder and vowing to kick the heroine’s head off

Xiao Chenyi could tell at a glance that Yun Xi was different from usual - she had obviously dressed up carefully today.

Generally speaking, Yun Xi has always advocated a simple style. Her clothes are plain and simple, her face is rarely made up, and even the ornaments on her head pursue minimalist beauty.

However, at this moment, what appeared before him was a Yun Xi who completely subverted the norm: her makeup was delicate and exquisite; not only did she wear several rare and precious pearl hairpins on her head, but she looked noble and elegant; and her gorgeous clothes danced lightly in the wind, as if she was a fairy descending to the earth, graceful and agile.

He couldn't help but look up at the sky: Is today a big day?

How come he didn't know? Why wasn't he informed?

Yun Xi was a little embarrassed.

Can she say that she was stimulated by the talent show?

With so many people in the court encouraging Xiao Chenyi to participate in the beauty contest, the news had spread everywhere in the palace, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs had even begun preparations. It would be a lie for her not to be angry.

She knew that they must have felt that she was not beautiful enough and was not worthy of having Xiao Chenyi all to herself.

She dressed up carefully and went out, wanting to walk through the palace and go straight to the court, showing off her beauty and slapping their faces.

After coughing lightly to cover up her embarrassment, Yun Xi said softly, "Your Majesty, the matter of the selection has become a big deal in the city, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs is still preparing. What should we do?"

Xiao Chenyi frowned, he also had a headache: "I have no intention of selecting a beauty pageant, this rumor is really abominable."

"But the Ministry of Internal Affairs has already started preparations. I heard that those families who are eligible for the selection have started making all kinds of purchases.

This matter involves a wide range of people. If you suddenly stop it now, it will definitely affect the business of many people, and those who don’t know the inside story will think that you are going back on your word.”

Since they are a couple, Yun Xi naturally has to put herself in Xiao Chenyi's shoes and think about him instead of just being jealous and making a fuss.

She didn't want Xiao Chenyi to be criticized for no reason just after he ascended the throne and everything was unstable, and then expand to infinity...

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Your Majesty, how about we take advantage of their trick?"

"Oh?" Xiao Chenyi showed curiosity, "What do you think?"

“We can have a draft, but we can change the rules and purpose of the draft.”

Yun Xi said this and pulled Xiao Chenyi into the house to sit down.

How could the two of them just stand at the door and talk?

"Chen Yi, we can turn this talent show into an event to select talented women. We won't look at appearance, but only talent and character." Yun Xi expressed her thoughts.

In this way, the rumors can be quelled and some talented women can be selected for the court.

It can also minimize the losses of others.

"Some of the things purchased by the Ministry of Internal Affairs can be used as rewards for those women who have performed well."

Although it might be a little embarrassing to take it out...but who would question the emperor?

They would just think: Oh, so these are the emperor’s hobbies…

"Those courtyards in the palace..."

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have checked. Those palaces are already quite old, so it would be good to repair them. Not much can be repaired in three days. I will check them carefully later. If there are brakes that can be braked, then brake them. If there are no brakes, then find a way to deal with them."

"Okay!" Xiao Chenyi stretched out his hand and hugged Yun Xi into his arms, "Yun Xi, I want to take Xiu Qi to court."

"Ah?" Yun Xi struggled out of his arms in surprise, "What?"

"Xiuqi will definitely inherit the throne in the future, so it would be good to let him know about court affairs as soon as possible. It's just right, I can also see if he is suitable. What if he is not suitable..."

When Yun Xi heard this, her expression suddenly turned bad: "What does the emperor mean?"

Xiao Chenyi pinched her nose amusedly: "Tell me, what do I mean?"

Yun Xi slapped his hand away: "If you want to take a concubine, do it sooner rather than later!"

Don't make so much trouble. In the end, you still have to select a concubine.

"Look at you, why are you so anxious?" Xiao Chenyi rubbed her head helplessly, "I mean, if Xiuqi is not the right material, let's have another son."

Yun Xi was stuck for a moment: "..."

She blushed and asked, "Who gave birth to you?"

The more children she has, the more ties she has. What if she can't leave when she wants to?

Xiao Chenyi didn't take her words to heart.

Yun Xi disagreed with the selection, but she was definitely willing to have a child. She was very kind to Xiu Qi and Mi Bao, and it was obvious that she liked children.

The two of them had another discussion on the topic of selecting talented women.

Finally, Xiao Chenyi just let it go: "Let the Queen handle this matter alone!"

He gets a headache when he hears about the competition items.

Painting competitions, poetry competitions, riddle competitions...it's better to stay away from them!

The next day, Emperor Xiao Chenyi issued an edict to change the original talent show to a selection of talented women.

The ministers knelt down and kowtowed in unison, shouting in unison: "Long live the emperor!"

The sound resounded throughout the palace, as if it would break through the sky. Their faces were filled with uncontrollable joy, and their hearts were filled with excitement.

It is really gratifying that the emperor made such a wise decision!

This news spread like thunder to every corner of the palace in an instant. The palace was immediately plunged into a commotion and people were talking about it.

Outside the palace, those women who wanted to enter the harem with their stunning looks and become the emperor's favorite concubines were so excited that they could hardly control themselves. They secretly felt lucky that they were born at the right time, and perhaps they were about to have a chance to change their fate.

Most people across the country believed that the emperor's move this time was just a high-sounding excuse for the talent show, and his real purpose was nothing more than to appease the strong and overbearing queen.

Faced with everyone's speculations and misunderstandings, Xiao Chenyi seemed unconcerned and was too lazy to even say a word of explanation.

Those who are innocent will be innocent. There is no need to explain too much to others. Time will prove everything.

The only unexpected thing was that the places that used his stories for storytelling and performance became even more popular.

The women in the capital all wanted to know more about the emperor they were going to marry, what kind of person he was and what his preferences were.

Also, what does the emperor like to eat, what color clothes does he like to wear, what kind of women does the emperor like...

People from other places who planned to enter the palace also sent people to the capital to listen to the story and bring back the news.

When everyone in the Imperial Household Department heard the Queen's summons, they couldn't help but feel a little panic and uneasiness.

They knew that this summons was probably very serious, but they could not escape it.

If only the Emperor were here...

They are so busy because they are selecting the best for the emperor. The emperor will definitely not blame them...

A group of people went to the queen's bedroom reluctantly.

After entering the palace, everyone knelt down and saluted, saying in unison: "Your servants pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen."

There was a slight tremor in the voice.

Yun Xi sat upright on a high seat, her beautiful eyes slightly focused, and her gaze swept over the people from the Internal Affairs Department who were kneeling below.

This group of people acted on their own and did not respect her queen. They cannot be kept!