Chapter 100: Chapter 70: Zhuu Wanwan and Qin Qingxuan

The five women were adorned differently.

Among them, three wore pink gauze dresses with chest-high waists, exposing their arms and legs, revealing a large expanse of allure.

Their charming faces were clearly meticulously made up, exquisitely alluring, with eyes filled with spring, their gazes like waves, tenderly fixated on Zheng Yi as if constantly teasing him.

Most notably, the three had a red lotus mark engraved on their foreheads, making them even more charming and seductive.

The other two women were dressed in ordinary female knight attire, with willow-like waists and an exaggerated waist-to-hip ratio.

Compared to the first three who entered, their looks fell far behind, merely delicate.

The fifth woman was entirely cloaked in a white light gauze, even her head covered with a white hood, making it impossible for anyone to see her appearance.

Once the five entered, under the guidance of Tutor Auntie, they all bowed and paid their respects.

“This woman greets Your Majesty!”

“Rise.”

Zhuang Yunqi immediately took out the register, saying:

“Baihua Sect, Zhuu Wanwan, age sixteen, First-grade Martial Artist!”

“Baihua Sect, Lin Qing’er, age seventeen, Second-grade Martial Artist!”

“Baihua Sect, Rong Miao’er, age seventeen, Second-grade Martial Artist!”

“Bai He Martial Arts Hall, Bai Feihua, age eighteen, Second-grade Martial Artist!”

“Compassion Temple, Qin Qingxuan, age sixteen, First-grade Martial Artist!”

As soon as he finished speaking, numerous officials in the hall began to whisper.

“Baihua Sect? Dressing so boldly, it’s really improper!”

“A sixteen-year-old First-grade Martial Artist? A Martial Dao genius!”

“Zhuu Wanwan and Qin Qingxuan? Both are First-grade Martial Artists, what if they injure His Majesty?”

“These five are all above Second-grade Realm Martial Artists, it’s truly terrifying!”

While everyone discussed, Zheng Yi was scrutinizing these individuals.

Dressing boldly, is it improper?

In Zheng Yi’s view, the attire of these three women was quite ordinary.

Compared to the short shorts and short sleeves of the previous life, this was nothing.

Most importantly, the three women of the Baihua Sect appeared to be the kind that would drive men crazy.

Especially now, gazing tenderly at him while teasing with their eyes.

According to the information from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Baihua Sect has been established for hundreds of years, specializing in arousing men’s desires, making them irresistible!

And its direct disciples, who only provoke men, would never appear themselves.

Simply playing with men through love and desire, with just a few words, could make men give everything for them.

The three women of Baihua Sect before him were undoubtedly the most outstanding disciples of this generation.

Yet because of Zheng Yi’s decree, they obediently entered the palace!

“You five, as famous female knights of the Martial World, what talents do you possess that could astonish me?”

The same words, but as soon as he finished, the three Baihua Sect disciples stepped forward.

“Hmm?”

Leading Zhuu Wanwan slightly turned her head, Lin Qing’er and Rong Miao’er trembled slightly, but eventually stepped back.

“Replying to Your Majesty, we sisters excel in the Celestial Demon Dance, a dance passed down in Baihua Sect for a century, containing a hint of celestial demon meaning, capable of stirring men’s desires.”

“I wonder if Your Majesty would like it?”

“Celestial Demon Dance?”

Zheng Yi’s eyes lit up and he said, “Good! Good! Good! You three may perform the dance, if it astonishes me, there will be rewards.”

“As you command~!”

Zhuu Wanwan hummed lightly, while behind her Lin Qing’er and Rong Miao’er seemed a bit dissatisfied, but had to reveal a charming smile, leaping forward under her aura.

The three women lightly tapped the ground, their bodies soaring like swallows to the center of the hall.

Their garments fluttered, their dance incredibly beautiful.

Unlike the palace dancers, the dance of Zhuu Wanwan and her companions was more open and bold, with occasional smiles and occasional charming glances.

Lin Qing’er and Rong Miao’er centered around Zhuu Wanwan, constantly changing their dance poses, moving so swiftly that they created afterimages.

Their fair skin, delicate arms, and jade-like feet kept enticing Zheng Yi.

The surrounding palace maids and officials were wide-eyed; they hadn’t imagined that a dance could be so performed.

Even the eunuchs serving nearby couldn’t help but stare fixedly at the three women in the hall, their breathing becoming faster, their bodies hot.

Glancing at Zheng Yi, who was being gazed at tenderly and teased by the three women, he, too, couldn’t hold back.

It’s not even a dance!

It’s… desire!

Although the three women wore clothes covering most of their delicate bodies, to Zheng Yi, it seemed as though they wore nothing at all.

With the dance over, the three women paused, not panting, not even a drop of fragrant sweat on them.

Zhuu Wanwan spoke, her eyes filled with affection and a sweet smile: “Your Majesty~ have our dance moves pleased your eyes?”

“Marvelous~ marvelous~ marvelous~!”

Zheng Yi clapped his hands: “Indeed, the most outstanding disciples of this Baihua Sect generation, perfectly fitting my taste!”

“Proclaim the decree!”

“Zhuu Wanwan, Lin Qing’er, Rong Miao’er, your dance was unparalleled, perfectly fitting my taste, I reward you Baihua Palace!”

“Thank Your Majesty!”

Baihua Palace?

An entire palace to herself?

This is a rank among the consorts!

Sure enough, Zheng Yi’s voice continued: “The character ’Wan’ symbolizes tying ribbons, an ancient method of record keeping.”

“In Chang’an, trees are endless, only the weeping willows tie farewells.”

“I name Zhuu Wanwan Princess Consort Wan!”

Before his words finished, Zhuu Wanwan’s eyes shone, silently reciting the ancient poem.

Your Majesty, what literary talent!

“I name Lin Qing’er as Concubine Qing!”

“I name Rong Miao’er as Consort Miao!”

The three quickly reacted, and although Lin Qing’er and Rong Miao’er felt some resentment, they respectfully thanked for His Majesty’s grace: “Thank you for Your Majesty’s great favor!”

Zheng Yi then looked at the other two: “Bai Feihua, Qin Qingxuan, what skills do you two possess?”

Bai Feihua gave a bitter smile, “Your Majesty, this woman admits her skills are inferior, I concede defeat!”

Bai He Martial Arts Hall is just an ordinary hall in the Capital City.

The hall master, Bai Changying, is a First-grade Martial Artist, best known for the Eagle Claw Skill, making a name in the Capital City.

Two years ago, during Yang Ni’s rebellion, he attempted to recruit Bai He Martial Arts Hall.

But at that time, Bai Changying did not join, instead taking his family away from the Capital City.

Now that Yang Ni has been executed along with his nine clans, Bai Changying returned with his family to the Capital City, reestablishing Bai He Martial Arts Hall.

And Bai Feihua is his daughter.

So young, yet already stepped into the Second-grade Martial Artist Realm.

She possesses immense popularity in the capital city’s Martial Artist circle, not knowing how many senior brothers and junior disciples at martial arts halls secretly admire her.

But unexpectedly, at this moment she has stepped into the Imperial Palace and became one of the Concubine Candidates.

In the capital’s Martial Artist circle, she may be very outstanding.

However, compared to the daughters of renowned and righteous sects like Baihua Sect and Compassion Temple, she still pales in comparison.

“Qin Qingxuan?”

Zheng Yi looked at Qin Qingxuan again and said, “Why face me with a veil covering your face?”

“Your Majesty.”

Qin Qingxuan saluted and said, “The sect has ordered that only a civilian husband can see a civilian woman’s appearance. I hope Your Majesty will be generous and forgive the civilian’s impudence.”

“Only your husband can see your true appearance?”

Zheng Yi became interested, “Then am I not considered your husband?”

“As a Concubine Candidate, Your Majesty is naturally my husband.”

“Then why not show your true face to people?”

Qin Qingxuan glanced around and calmly said, “There are other men here.”

“I see.”

Zheng Yi suddenly understood and immediately said, “Besides palace maids and eunuchs, everyone else, turn away and avoid!”

“Yes!”

Although ministry officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Rites were dissatisfied, they still resisted the urge to watch and turned their bodies.

The two Imperial Guards beside Zheng Yi hesitated and said, “Your Majesty, if we turn away and something happens…”

“No worries.”

Zheng Yi said, “Compassion Temple is a renowned and righteous sect; I’m sure nothing unexpected will happen.”

“Yes!”

The two Imperial Guards reluctantly agreed and turned away to avoid.

“Is this better? Qin Qingxuan?”

Qin Qingxuan said, “Your Majesty’s grace is too overwhelming for me to bear.”

Saying that, she stood up, stretched out her delicate hand, and slowly lifted the white veil covering her face.

“This…”

Seeing Qin Qingxuan’s true appearance, Zheng Yi couldn’t help but gasp.

She is not the kind of beauty at first glance; every part of her looks quite ordinary.

Yet such ordinary appearance arouses in Zheng Yi a strange feeling of reverence.

A perfectly shaped oval face, skin as smooth as porcelain, a slightly high-arched nose, with a faint pink glow on her cheeks.

Her pupils are as tranquil as lake water, emitting a watery gleam.

Her eyelashes are lightly curled up, revealing a faint thin gaze.

Fairy.

Too enchanting!

A beauty to be admired from afar but not to be profaned!

Qin Qingxuan, at a glance, seems like a fairy stepping out from paintings and calligraphies.

Such a woman, who in this world can be worthy of her?

Unlike Zhuu Wanwan, who is truly captivating, with every smile and movement enticing, making one feel a strong desire to torment and destroy her.

Qin Qingxuan’s beauty, however, incites a strong protective desire.

Like a Jadeite Bodhisattva Statue, perfect, exquisite, flawless.

Zheng Yi immediately said, “Proclaim decree, confer Qin Qingxuan as Consort Qin, grant Qingxia Palace!”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Even Zhuu Wanwan’s gaze changed.

I worked myself to exhaustion leading my two junior sisters through the Celestial Demon Dance, yet I couldn’t compare to you lifting a veil?

It is truly…infuriating!

The five women were taken away, and at this moment, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Zhao Jun, stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty.”

“What is it?”

“Today’s conferring of orders has already exceeded the ancestral regulation; please Your Majesty reconsider.”

Zhao Jun continued, “Moreover, now there aren’t many vacant halls in the harem. If Your Majesty continues to confer consorts, it might lead to disputes.”

“Oh?”

Zheng Yi said, “Minister Zhao need not worry. When Yang Ni rebelled, it destroyed many of my halls including Jiaotai Hall. I have already ordered the Ministry of Industry to repair the harem and increase the number of halls, which has already been completed.”

“It is more than sufficient to accommodate my consorts.”

“Besides, in this palace recruitment, apart from those with individual halls, the other women even share a palace with others for a Concubine position.”

“This act is also for the legacy of Great Yu Realm.”

Zhao Jun replied helplessly, “Your Majesty is wise!”

The selection continues!

Another five were brought up by Tutor Auntie.

These five also come from Martial World, fresh and graceful, with a more unique aura compared to other Concubine Candidates, also making Zheng Yi feel refreshed.

The next ten Female Martial Artists were all conferred as Noble Ladies, drawing the attention of surrounding officials.

Female Martial Artists, all conferred as Noble Ladies!

This is undoubtedly groundbreaking news for other women.

It seems that Your Majesty most favors Female Martial Artists.

The final batch only contained two people.

When these final two were brought into the hall, the officials whispered again.

“Only two women in the end, is this girl from Nanyue?”

“Yes, from her attire, it’s Nanyue racial costume, she should be from Baiyue Tribe.”

“The second person is actually a Daoist Nun?”

“Extraordinary aura and elegant demeanor, Taiyii Dao was willing to let such a disciple enter the palace to serve Your Majesty?”

“I heard that the ancestor of Taiyii Dao has come out, and under his instruction, this Daoist Nun entered the palace as a consort!”

“This girl reminds me of the nuns below Taizhong Mountain, truly intriguing~!”

“Hush, silence!”

The officers below were discussing fervently, while Zheng Yi, also intrigued, looked at the two girls.

One was charmingly delightful, with eyes full of excitement, constantly observing her surroundings.

The other was dressed as a Daoist Nun, with a flying fairy bun, calm and unperturbed, indifferent and natural, free from worldly constraints.

“Civilian/Dweller of the secular world, greets Your Majesty!”

Zhuang Yunqi was momentarily stunned, then opened the roster:

“Nanyue County, Baiyue Tribe, Yue Chan! Sixteen years old!”

“Taiyii Dao, Yuheng Zhenren, eighteen years old!”

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