Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Jiang Yu put on the white dress prepared by the servant. The skirt draped beautifully, and thanks to meticulous ironing, there wasn't even a single inappropriate wrinkle. Just standing there quietly in it, she seemed to radiate a soft, pearly white glow.

On the day of their coming-of-age ceremony, the empire finally displayed its precious women, whom it had cherished for eighteen years, in such a solemn and unified manner.

Standing in front of the mirror, Jiang Yu looked at her own face. The Jiang Yu of the past and the Jiang Yu of the present had the same beautiful face: soft facial lines, beautiful long eyebrows, watery peach blossom eyes, a high and delicate nose, and full lips. Her features, which were already outstanding and eye-catching, became even more radiant under the nourishment of this other world.

The only difference is that Jiang Yu used to have chestnut-colored hair, making her a stylish and glamorous urban professional in the bustling modern city. Now, however, Jiang Yu has long, glossy black waves that reach her waist. The solemnity and reserve of a medieval noblewoman make her appear even more gentle, yet with a touch of compassionate divinity. Her light makeup makes her reflection in the mirror look exquisitely beautiful.

"Miss is so beautiful." Ado's voice carried a hint of pride. After accompanying her mistress for so long, this exceptionally beautiful lady of the empire was finally about to shine in the future.

A'duo came to Jiang Yu's side at a very young age. Seeing her vibrant face in the mirror, she couldn't help but recall their first meeting. When the young lady, still a child, stood atop the high stairs, looking at her expressionlessly, she had vaguely sensed that the angelic young lady's physical condition was different from ordinary people. She also thought of all those years in that warm bed and high tower, the passing of spring and autumn, the falling leaves and raindrops reflecting the same coldness in those eyes.

But her mistress doesn't need to be pitied or lamented; she survived before her coming-of-age ceremony.

The young lady is now healthy and warm, just as everyone in the Jiang family hoped. The lady and the general seem ten years younger, and the mansion is brightly lit and filled with laughter and joy.

The beautiful and mysterious daughter of the Jiang family finally had her information made public by the empire in the year of her coming-of-age ceremony, which caused a sensation throughout the empire and even attracted the attention of the Forest Empire and the Aurora Empire.

“Aduo, I can change my clothes myself. Go tell Father and Mother that I’ve read the list and I have an idea. I’ll tell them later and discuss it with them. Please don’t worry.” Jiang Yu saw Aduo’s teary eyes, and the memories of their childhood companionship moved her deeply. But for now, she needed to be alone for a while.

When she was alone in the room, Jiang Yu took a deep breath, opened the drawer on the side of the dressing table, and took out a thin letter with a fierce owl symbol on the sealing wax.

The intelligence agency, though expensive, was worth the price. Two months ago, they finally helped her contact Chen Xin, and this thin piece of paper was the agreement that was about to be made with Chen Xin.

After three months of panic and adjustment, Jiang Yu finally accepted the fact that she had transmigrated to another world. The intertwined memories of the two worlds in her mind constantly reminded her that this was not an absurd dream. Being able to contact Chen Xin finally put her mind at ease.

At least, she wasn't alone; at least, Chen Xin survived.

Jiang Yu carefully changed out of the white dress issued by the empire and hung it neatly on the hanger.

This white dress is the standard dress worn by every woman on her coming-of-age ceremony. The off-shoulder design reveals the woman's beautiful shoulder and neck lines, the tight-fitting waist design fits the waist perfectly, and the transparent gauze puff sleeves clearly show the lines of the arms. The lower half is a simple satin long skirt that reaches the ground, so that the toes can only be seen when walking.

Jiang Yu inappropriately recalled a saying: "It's not scary to wear the same clothes as someone else; it's embarrassing for whoever looks worse."

Coming-of-age ceremonies were the most important events in the empire, especially in an imperial era resembling medieval times with cold weapons, where the male-to-female ratio was abnormally imbalanced, making reproduction inextricably linked to the empire's future.

Rather than a coming-of-age ceremony for women, it is more like a large-scale, two-way selection gathering led by women.

Polyandry was not enough; even the choice of a partner was under the strict surveillance of the empire.

Women who reach adulthood in the same year hold their coming-of-age ceremony on the same day. The Empire has already done a lot of work before the ceremony. At the beginning of the year, the information of the women who will participate in the coming-of-age ceremony will be made public by the Empire. There are not many women who reach adulthood each year because not every family can produce female offspring. Generally speaking, the probability of a family having three male offspring is relatively high, and the probability of being able to conceive a female offspring is very small.

Once the Empire releases the information of women who have come of age this year, eligible men can make their selections. They then submit their information and choices to the Empire, which will then conduct a three-tiered matching and screening process involving the Empire, the woman's parents and family, and the woman herself. Only men who can participate in the partner selection meeting will be selected. Failing to pass any of these stages means being eliminated.

Men who are not selected can choose other women, but they only have three chances to submit their choices. This means that if a man is not selected three times in the preliminary selection before the coming-of-age ceremony this year, he will not be able to participate in the partner selection gathering this year.

Because women are extremely scarce, the three major empires—the Aurora Empire, the Ocean Empire, and the Forest Empire—jointly hold their annual partner selection conferences, regardless of political or military tensions. Political stance and national background are not obstacles to marriage. The aim is to provide more choices for both men and women, maximizing the chances of optimal pairings for young people.