The Emperor's uncle loves me! My paranoid wife, don't run away

The emperor was in his prime, Tianyan was prosperous, and countless people wanted their daughters to enter the palace as concubines.

So the women who came today are all prettier than each other.

After all, it was disguised as the Tanchun Banquet, so there was no such process as "giving sachets" or "leaving name tags" in the selection of concubines this time.

The emperor only needed to sit in the front and tell the empress dowager about the person he liked.

Concubine Chunhong looked very unhappy.

Nowadays, the number of concubines in the harem is decreasing rapidly, so the emperor is very fond of her during this period. However, if a new batch of concubines comes, her status will definitely decline.

In the harem, "favor" is the basis of their survival. The servants will not even look at the neglected concubines.

Looking at the faces that were younger and prettier than her own, Chun Hong Guiren was filled with mixed emotions.

At this point, she is no longer willing to be just a puppet, she has what she wants.

And her only trump card is her face.

Although there are many female relatives, fortunately none of them looks like her, which means that she is the only substitute for the emperor's white moonlight.

Thinking of this, Concubine Chunhong's anxiety was relieved a lot.

Zhou Meiniang turned back from time to time to tidy up Ji Shu's hair. Although Ji Shu's bun was already perfect, she still turned back again and again.

"Move forward a little so His Majesty can see you."

"Your expression is wrong, you need to be more delicate and gentle, so that people can feel pity for you."

"Shu'er, this is our only chance to turn the tables. As long as it's our second half of life, we can have nothing to worry about."

Ji Shu pursed her lips and listened to her mother Zhou Meiniang's repeated instructions. A complex look flashed in her eyes. She knew that today was a critical moment for them to change their destiny, but the uneasiness in her heart could never completely dissipate.

Her hands were shaking slightly and cold sweat was oozing out of her palms.

"Mother...can I really do this?" she asked softly, her voice almost drowned out by the noise in the hall.

Zhou Meiniang held her hand tightly, with a firm and unquestionable light in her eyes. "Shu'er, you must do it. If you succeed today, we mother and daughter can get rid of the current situation and never be bullied again."

"Remember, no matter what happens, don't panic and keep smiling. You are your mother's pride and our only hope."

Ji Shu slowly raised her head and looked towards the dragon throne in front of her. She saw the emperor sitting high up, majestic and inviolable.

Eunuch Qian waved his hand.

The music in the hall slowly stopped, and the dancers retreated gracefully, their gauze-like sleeves fluttering in the air, leaving elegant arcs.

The hall fell silent for a moment. Everyone held their breath and looked towards the emperor who was sitting high up.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes calmly and majestically scanning the women in the hall. Many of the women lowered their heads under his gaze, not daring to look him in the face.

"Today's Tanchun Banquet," the emperor said calmly, his voice deep and powerful, "is to celebrate Tianyan's prosperity and to add some vitality to the palace."

He paused slightly and glanced at the women present. His eyes were cold but contained a hint of scrutiny.

Everyone knew what this glance meant. Even though there was no formal process for selecting a concubine, the female relatives present were all looking forward to it. Whoever could gain the emperor's favor would be able to soar to the sky and change their destiny.

"This spring, the flowers are in full bloom, it is a prosperous scene. Looking at such a beautiful scenery today, I also feel happy." When the emperor said this, there was a slight smile on the corners of his lips, but it did not reach his eyes.

"At today's banquet," the emperor continued, "the daughters of all the ministers are talented and versatile, adding a lot of elegance to me and the Empress Dowager. I have taken note of this kindness."

After the emperor finished speaking, the hall remained silent, and everyone waited with bated breath for his next words.

After a moment, the emperor turned slightly, looked back at the empress dowager beside him, and slowed down his tone.

"Mother, I have a favorite candidate for today's Tanchun Banquet."

As soon as the words came out, there was a dark tide in the hall, and the faces of many female relatives changed slightly with complicated expressions.

The emperor continued, "As for the others, your mother can choose them at will. If you think they are suitable, you can give them titles to increase the vitality of the palace."

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she nodded slightly, with a gentle smile on her face, and asked softly, "Which girl does the Emperor like?"

Hearing the conversation between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, everyone pricked up their ears, afraid of missing any word. Shen Runing couldn't help but become curious. She quietly looked at the women around her, wondering who had won the Emperor's favor.

The emperor smiled slightly, turned his gaze to a person in the hall, and said calmly: "Ji Yun."

As soon as these words came out, Ji Yun's face changed instantly. She clenched her hands involuntarily, her eyes flickered, unable to hide her inner shock and resistance.

Shen Runing did not expect the emperor to say the word "Ji Yun".

Shen Runing knew that Ji Yun and Shen Li had feelings for each other.

At the same time, Ji Shu and her mother Zhou Meiniang, who were sitting not far away, witnessed all this, with deep resentment in their eyes.

Zhou Meiniang gritted her teeth and snorted secretly. They had originally hoped that Ji Shu would be favored by the emperor, but who knew that in the end Ji Yun would be chosen.

"Shu'er, don't be discouraged. There is still the Queen Mother. We have another chance."

Ji Shu had resentment in her eyes, she bit her lips tightly, her eyes revealing unwillingness and resentment.

Why does Ji Yun always haunt me?

Ji Yun had taken away his father who had loved him so much, and had taken away Shen Li, whom he also admired. Now... now even His Majesty...

Damn it! I won't accept being dominated by you for my whole life!

At this moment, Eunuch Qian whispered a few words to the emperor with a mysterious look on his face.

After listening to it, the emperor frowned slightly, raised his hand, and said lightly: "Bring it up."

The atmosphere in the hall became tense again, and the female members of the family couldn't help but feel confused, wondering who was about to appear.

After a while, the imperial guards slowly opened the door, and several Taoists in yellow robes walked into the hall. Leading them was an elderly Taoist priest who held a whisk and had a solemn look on his face.

The emperor's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "I heard that you discovered something unusual in the stars?"

"Tell me, what is this abnormal method?"