The foolish girl returns, and the regent becomes a wife-loving madman

When all the civil and military officials entered the morning court hall, Xie Lingxiao was already standing at the head.

The ministers looked at his figure and hurriedly knelt down to pay their respects, not understanding what was so special today that the emperor arrived before them.

After Xie Lingxiao sat down, his eyes wandered over them: "Get up."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Ling Feng, who said loudly as usual: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave..."

The Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue stood there quietly, waiting for the announcement of the adjournment of the court.

The Minister of War saw that the two men did not move and his eyes flickered slightly.

He knew a lot about those two old foxes. There must be a reason why they didn't move at this time.

The Minister of Works said in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, you have been on the throne for several days. The harem is empty. You should expand it."

The two ministers behind him stepped forward and said, "We second this motion."

The Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue looked at each other, lowered their eyes and said nothing.

They had just mentioned this matter at the morning court yesterday. Didn’t they see the emperor’s gloomy expression?

If I bring up the old matter again today, I'm afraid I'll have to endure the Emperor's wrath.

The Minister of Justice couldn't help but think of what the Minister of Revenue had said a few days ago.

Don't touch the emperor's bottom line.

The emperor's only bottom line is anything concerning the queen.

As expected, two more ministers stood up to second the motion, and the emperor's already bad expression became even uglier.

Xie Lingxiao stared at the ministers below without blinking, and laughed in anger.

"Do you have any girls waiting to get married in your family?"

Several ministers were slightly stunned when they heard this, and then the Minister of Works hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, I have two daughters who are about to get married."

The minister who accompanied him to make the report was unwilling to be outdone: "I have a daughter in my family who is of marriageable age."

"I also have a daughter," said another minister.

When Xie Lingxiao heard what the three said, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

Noticing the smile on his face, the ministers who had spoken gradually straightened their backs.

When the queen expanded her harem, she would definitely choose from the ministers' houses, and they just happened to have daughters of similar age.

The Minister of Works glanced at the Minister of War and snorted at him.

Everyone knows that the daughter of the Minister of War just got married a few days ago. If she had waited until now, she might have been chosen to be a concubine in the palace.

After all, for ministers like them, if their daughter becomes a concubine, it would be a matter of honor for the family.

The Minister of War seemed not to see it and secretly called him a fool.

Xie Lingxiao looked at the others, his eyebrows slightly raised: "In that case, I have a good idea."

"Your Majesty, to expand the harem, a selection will be held. All the houses must submit portraits of women who are about to get married so that Your Majesty can choose."

"Yes. The selection of concubines has always been a big event, and the emperor has just ascended the throne, so preparations must be made quickly. We can't let the emperor's harem remain empty."

"The emperor has few children. If he were to select a concubine as soon as possible, he could also expand the royal family."

"..."

Several ministers spoke one after another, completely disregarding whether Xie Lingxiao agreed to the selection.

Xie Lingxiao chuckled: "You are very thoughtful, but there are not many women in your families. How can I choose?"

He looked at the Minister of Revenue and said, "I remember that there are also women of age in your family. Why don't you send us your portraits and participate in the selection?"

The Minister of Revenue was shocked when he heard this, and after a while he replied, "Your Majesty, I do have a daughter who is still unmarried, but she already has someone she loves."

The Minister of Justice looked at him suddenly, noticed the emperor's gaze on him, and lowered his head silently.

Old fox, how come he has never heard of this?

Xie Lingxiao said: "Since there is someone you like, I don't want to separate them, so what."

"Where is the Minister of Justice? Aren't you going to send your daughter to the imperial examination?"

The Minister of Justice said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, my daughter is too naughty. My wife and I don't want her to get married too early. We want to keep her for a few more years."

The Minister of Works sneered, "Keep her for a few more years? Do you think she will be able to get married if you keep her until she becomes an old maid?"

"You don't have to worry about that. Even if she can't get married, my wife and I can support her." The Minister of Justice said coldly.

Stupid, do you still think you can fly up to the tree and become a phoenix? Don't you even look at how capable you are?

The Minister of War did not wait for Xie Lingxiao to ask, and said: "Your Majesty, my daughter is already married, and the other daughters who are waiting to be married are all illegitimate. Their status is there, so they are not suitable to enter the palace for selection."

He has been an official for many years, so how could he not see what the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue were thinking?

No matter how stupid you are, you can't go wrong by forming a united front with the two of them.

Xie Lingxiao smiled and nodded at the few people: "In this case, I will not force you."

"What about the other ministers? As far as I know, you all have daughters of age, so why haven't you mentioned entering the palace for selection?"

The remaining ministers looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

When they saw the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Revenue lowering their heads as if it had nothing to do with them, they all lowered their heads.

There must be something fishy going on, as they don't even participate in such a great thing as a talent show.

Although they felt it was a pity, they had been officials for many years and knew clearly what could be done and what could not be done.

Seeing them keep their heads down and remain silent, Xie Lingxiao’s smile gradually deepened.

"It's a pity that you are unwilling to let your daughter enter the palace despite such a good opportunity."

"Now that only the three of you have daughters left to participate in the draft, it's much simpler."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Works' eyes lit up slightly. It would be best if no one participated. The Emperor only had four concubines. If they were unwilling to send their daughters into the palace, his two daughters would have to take up two seats.

"Your Majesty, there are only four women now. How should we select them?"

"If we were to hold a talent show, it would take up a lot of time and money. With so few people, it would be a bit of a waste."

The Minister of Justice said, "Your Majesty, there are already four concubines, and there are also noble concubines and imperial concubines. So many positions will be left vacant. It is better to wait for the selection."

The Minister of Revenue's eyes flickered slightly: "What the Minister of Justice said makes sense. I also think that the selection of concubines is not urgent."

The Minister of War pursed his lips and said, "I second the motion..."

The Minister of Works and the two ministers behind him saw that the selection was confirmed and their daughters could enter the palace as concubines. However, how could they be willing to accept that such a good thing was blocked by someone?

"Your Majesty, the harem is now empty, so it is a big deal to let the women who are about to get married enter the palace."

"The selection of concubines is a waste. The emperor can just issue an order to allow them to enter the palace."

"That's right. Prolonging the royal family's lineage is the most important thing."

Xie Lingxiao looked at these people with a smile, and seeing that they had made up their minds, his dark eyebrows raised slightly.

"I have a good idea. Why don't you tell me about it?"

Since they are so anxious to marry off their daughter, as the emperor, he should help them with advice.