0p0 Chapter 170: Each one is more attractive than the other
Chapter 170: Each one is more attractive than the other
Zhen's family, in a small courtyard full of peach blossoms.
Zhen Ji stared at her own reflection in the bronze mirror in a daze, looking like she was troubled.
With the end of the imperial examination, today is the day she will enter the palace as agreed.
Zhen Ji, who is only 20 years old, has never been in love before. Now she is suddenly going to be sent to the emperor. It would be a lie to say that she is not nervous.
But she did not reject the family's arrangement because she knew that this was her fate she could not escape.
Having enjoyed the wealth and conveniences brought to her by her family, she should also give back to the family.
Born into the Zhen family, the most powerful demonic family in Wei capital, with the titles of Goddess of Luo River and Saint Girl, she would sooner or later become a victim of the family's interests.
Even if the family members do not give themselves to the emperor, they will allow themselves to marry into other demonic families in order to exchange interests.
Committing oneself to the emperor at least sounds better.
During this period, she also heard many rumors about Jiang Mingche.
People in the family said that he was an unreasonable tyrant. All the noble families in Yunhuang Kingdom who refused to hand over their land were executed, and many heads were killed.
The common people said that the current emperor was the wisest ruler in history. He distributed land to the poor so that the lower class people no longer had to rely on the landlords.
He implemented the imperial examination system, which gave all the scholars in the world a goal to strive for.
He implemented new policies and carried out drastic reforms within the territory of Yunhuang, saving this already terminally ill country.
In just a few months, the national economy of Yunhuang has reached an unprecedented height, and Weidu has long since returned to its former glory.
prosperity.
There have always been mixed opinions about Emperor Jiang Mingche.
But it is undeniable that it was Jiang Mingche who seized power from Cao Cao and implemented a series of reforms, which allowed this shaky empire to slowly regain its former vitality.
Without the shadow of Cao Cao and the blood clan army, the sky over the Wei capital returned to its former clearness, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, as if they had just had a very long nightmare.
According to legend, this emperor was handsome and had an extremely good figure, and countless ladies waiting to be married were fascinated by him.
"Miss, the master wants you to go directly to the palace now..."
The maid's sudden intrusion brought Zhen Ji back to her senses and she sighed with a complicated feeling.
No matter whether Jiang Mingche is good or bad, this is the fate she can never escape.
Her only hope now is to gain the emperor's favor after entering the palace.
"Miss, why are you sighing like that..."
"As far as I know, the current emperor is only 22 years old this year, and he is a very handsome man..."
"The current emperor has unparalleled martial arts and is a master of heaven. He is one of the few saints of this era and the dream lover of countless ladies."
"My lady has given herself to the present emperor. I wonder how many people will envy her..."
The maid Xiao Lian looked at her young lady sighing and said something to comfort her.
Everything she said was true, and she did not deliberately exaggerate Jiang Mingche. At least in her heart, she wanted to marry someone like him.
However, she also knew that there was a difference between the high and the low, and she was always just a little maid and could never be worthy of Jiang Mingche.
Xiao Lian was still very envious of Zhen Ji.
Having served Zhen Ji for so many years, she naturally knew what her young lady was sighing about.
Zhen Ji had been well-read in the Four Books and Five Classics since childhood, and her thoughts were different from those of other women of that era.
Zhen Ji has always advocated free love, hoping to meet a soul mate with similar soul mate, but how many of these things can come true?
In the hierarchical country of Yunhuang, marriages are decided by parents and matchmakers.
Most girls have never experienced real love since childhood. When they reach marriageable age, they marry the man chosen by their parents.
Different from the relatively open Tang Dynasty.
Under the rule of Wu Zetian, the Tang Dynasty strongly advocated free love between men and women, and relatively speaking, did not attach much importance to the chastity of women.
But this is still Yunhuang Kingdom, not the prosperous Heluo.
I heard that the current emperor is also from Heluo Chang'an. It depends on whether he is willing to make reforms in this regard in the future.
"You're right..."
"I am indeed the object of envy of many people..."
"Perhaps, this result is not bad..."
After standing up from her seat, Zhen Ji nodded slightly.
Life is a rapist. If you can't escape it, just enjoy it.
Before Jiang Mingche ascended the throne, his family planned to marry her to Yuan Xi of the Yuan family in exchange for family benefits.
However, after Jiang Mingche proclaimed himself emperor, the Yuan family was unwilling to hand over the land, and their entire family was executed.
Strictly speaking, Jiang Mingche also saved himself once.
After all, Yuan Xi was not a good person. He had countless concubines at the age of only twenty and spent all day hanging out in brothels.
Marrying Jiang Mingche is at least better than marrying Yuan Xilai.
After taking a deep breath, Zhen Ji adjusted her complicated mood and walked directly out of her courtyard.
This step determines her future fate...
After leaving the Zhen family, Zhen Ji got on a carriage accompanied by her maid Xiao Lian and headed directly to the imperial palace in Wei capital.
She didn't know what her future would be like, but since she had made her choice, she had no regrets...
At dusk, the sun was setting in the west, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"I have already written down the talents selected by the imperial examination and their corresponding positions on this list. You can just arrange them directly..."
Jiang Mingche handed a file to Sima Yi, rubbed his temple and said.
He spent the whole day today arranging the talents selected for the imperial examinations.
From early morning to dusk, he finally arranged the jobs for thousands of people throughout the day.
With these talents selected through the imperial examination, he could directly kick out those incompetent good-for-nothings in the court.
"promise....."
Sima Yi spread his hands flat, took the file from Jiang Mingche, bowed and left.
Jiang Mingche has already arranged the positions for these people, and as the prime minister, he has to implement them as soon as possible.
After Sima Yi left, Jiang Mingche stood up from his seat and stretched.
After finishing a day's work, he planned to take a walk in the garden.
Before he could move, a palace maid came to him in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, Miss Zhen Ji of the Zhen family has entered the palace..."
"I am waiting in Yixuan Hall now. Empress Diao Chan asked me to come and inform His Majesty..."
After arriving in front of Jiang Mingche, the palace maid bowed and explained her purpose.
"I understand, please leave..."
Jiang Mingche waved his hand and asked the palace maid to leave.
After the palace maid left, he also left the Hall of Supreme Harmony and walked towards the Yixuan Hall.
He was also somewhat curious about this most beautiful woman in Wei capital, who was as famous as Diao Chan.
After arriving at the Yixuan Hall, Jiang Mingche saw Zhen Ji sitting on a wooden chair.
Zhen Ji clasped her hands tightly together and kept fidgeting with the hem of her skirt. She was a little restless and looked very nervous.
"His Majesty....."
Seeing Jiang Mingche coming, the palace maids serving on both sides of the palace hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"You all should withdraw..."
Jiang Mingche waved his hand, signaling the group of palace maids to leave quickly and not disturb his good deeds.
"promise....."
Hearing the noise, Zhen Ji quickly stood up from her seat, walked lightly, and came in front of Jiang Mingche.
"I am Zhenji, your majesty, here to see you..."
This was the first time Zhen Ji met Jiang Mingche. Although she had often heard of Jiang Mingche's reputation in the past, she had never met him.
Just as the rumors said, His Majesty the Emperor was indeed handsome and had a good appearance.
Even though Zhen Ji is not a face-obsessed person, her first impression of Jiang Mingche is very good.
After all, a good appearance is very popular no matter where you go.
Just by looking at Jiang Mingche's appearance, she subconsciously wanted to believe that he was a good person... Jiang Mingche didn't say anything, just quietly admired Zhen Ji's peerless beauty.
Known as the Goddess of Luo River, Zhen Ji’s beauty is naturally beyond reproach.
As graceful as a startled dragon, graceful as a wandering dragon. The autumn chrysanthemums are shining brightly, and the spring pines are blooming brightly.
Her hands are as soft as catkins, her skin is as white as cream, her neck is as hard as a squirrel, and her teeth are as sharp as a fox's rhinoceros.
She has beautiful eyebrows, a charming smile and eyes that are full of hope.
The looks of these female heroes in King of Glory are better than each other, and none of them is ugly.
After crossing to the Continent of Kings, this was the most intuitive feeling in his heart.
Whether it is Chang'an City’s own beautiful ladies, Diao Chan, Mai Shiranui, Zhen Ji, or Xi Shi who is far away in Jixia.
These women were hundreds of times more beautiful than the so-called celebrities he had seen in his previous life.
Although Jiang Mingche had seen all kinds of beauties and was almost immune to appearance, he still felt very amazed when he first saw Zhen Ji.
This woman is absolutely worthy of her title of Goddess of Luo River.
Seeing that Jiang Mingche didn't say anything and just kept staring at her, Zhen Ji began to feel a little nervous.
A pair of bare hands unconsciously clenched together, and she lowered her head to fiddle with the corner of her clothes.
Being stared at by Jiang Mingche like this, Zhen Ji felt extremely shy.
Seeing that he seemed to have scared the little beauty in front of him, Jiang Mingche withdrew his gaze.
After sitting down on a bench nearby, he waved directly at Zhen Ji, indicating that she should sit on his lap.
Since it was the Zhen family who sent it here on their own initiative, and since Zhen Ji has come, it means that this young lady has completely accepted her fate.
Then he naturally wouldn't have to pretend to be a gentleman in front of Zhen Ji.
Although there is no love between me and Zhen Ji yet, this kind of thing, love grows over time... A famous philosopher once said that the way to the deepest part of a woman's heart is...
After hesitating for a while, Zhen Ji finally came directly in front of Jiang Mingche.
Following Jiang Mingche's instructions, he sat directly on the other person's thighs.
"His Majesty......"
Zhen Ji spoke weakly, her breath sweet as orchid, wanting to chat with Jiang Mingche about something and get to know each other briefly.
Otherwise, if she was asked to perform the Zhougong ceremony with someone she didn't know at all, she really couldn't do it.
In that case, what's the difference between them and the prostitutes in the brothel?
There is still more than an hour before nightfall, which is enough time for her to get to know Jiang Mingche.
"Um......"
Jiang Mingche responded softly and stretched out his hand to hold Zhen Ji's soft waist.
Zhen Ji's voice is soft and sticky, and it is so enjoyable to listen to that it makes one's ears numb.
"I know you have a lot to say to me..."
"Just ask me, I will answer all your questions."
Jiang Mingche spoke with a faint smile.
Seeing Zhen Ji's extremely nervous look, he also knew what she was thinking.
If Zhen Ji were to do that with a stranger like him, she would definitely be unwilling to do so.
Anyway, he was not in a hurry, so he just chatted with the young lady for a while.
Anyway, this young lady can't escape, and he can also cultivate some feelings with her. Jiang Mingche also enjoys this process very much.
After hearing Jiang Mingche say this, Zhen Ji finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Mingche actually took the initiative to express his difficulties, which slightly changed Zhen Ji's impression of Jiang Mingche.
It seems that this emperor is not as majestic as the rumors say. He is very easy-going and easy to talk to.
After organizing her words in her mind, Zhen Ji slowly started chatting with Jiang Mingche about Heavenly Sword.