I died young at the start, but I'm reincarnated with unlimited skill points!

The side courtyard of the Imperial Household Department.

After dozens of collateral relatives reluctantly signed their names on the roster, the elder in charge ordered the gate of the side courtyard to be opened.

In the courtyard, thirty or forty ordinary girls were already standing properly.

These girls were all carefully selected by their families from the mortal realm.

They came from respectable backgrounds, were mostly sixteen or seventeen years old, and were all dignified in appearance and slender in figure.

In the mortal world, such beauty would be enough to marry into a wealthy and noble family.

However, at this moment, they stood before these legendary immortal masters who were said to be able to summon wind and rain.

The girls all lowered their heads, their eyes filled with fear and awe, not daring to even breathe loudly.

In the cultivation world, mortals are as insignificant as weeds. Once they are sent here, their fate is no longer in their own hands.

"Su Tian."

The elder in charge stood on the steps, looking at Su Yu with gentle eyes.

"You have put the overall situation first and won the first prize today. The family will naturally treat you well. You will be the first to choose a woman from this courtyard."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the collateral descendants behind him immediately revealed undisguised jealousy.

Everyone is forced to marry and breed, so why should this spineless guy not only get ten spirit stones for free, but also get priority in choosing the best-looking one?

However, intimidated by the authority of the elders and Su Hao, no one dared to utter a word of rebuttal.

"Thank you, Elder."

Su Yu calmly cupped his hands in greeting, without the slightest hesitation, and strode straight into the arena.

His gaze slowly swept over the many ordinary girls.

In his previous life, he was the Prince of Zhennan of the Great Xia Dynasty. He had seen all the beauties in the world and had met all kinds of confidantes.

Naturally, he wouldn't be like a naive young man, easily misled by appearances.

Since the purpose is to perpetuate the bloodline, the primary considerations are blood and energy, and physical constitution.

Women with abundant qi and blood and a healthy body are not only more likely to conceive, but their offspring will also have a stronger constitution.

After looking her over, Su Yu stopped in front of a girl wearing a light green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).

The girl was extremely beautiful; though not stunningly beautiful, she possessed a gentle and graceful charm reminiscent of the Jiangnan region.

What's even more remarkable is that she has a very well-developed figure, radiant complexion, and a hint of resilience in her brows, making her appear quite composed among the group of trembling girls.

"She's the one."

Su Yu pointed at the girl and turned to the elder deacon.

"it is good."

The elder nodded, signaling the steward to register the names. "Go, take her back to your residence. They can get married tonight."

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Leaving the Inner Affairs Hall, Su Yu walked ahead, while the chosen girl lifted her skirt and followed cautiously half a step behind, maintaining a respectful silence throughout.

When the two returned to Su Yu's private courtyard and pushed open the gate, the maid Qing'er greeted them.

"Young Master, you're back... And who is this young lady?" Qing'er looked at the girl curiously.

"It's a marriage arranged by the family; she will be the mistress of this house from now on."

Su Yu casually instructed, "Qing'er, go to the market and buy some red candles, wine, and dishes to decorate the main room."

Qing'er was taken aback upon hearing this, then quickly lowered her head in agreement and turned to run off to make preparations.

Only Su Yu and the girl remained in the courtyard.

The girl stood there, her hands nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, her knuckles turning white.

For a mortal like her, facing a high and mighty cultivator, the trepidation and fear she felt were unimaginable.

"What's your name?"

Su Yu sat down at the stone table, his tone gentle and calm, without a trace of the airs or imposing presence befitting a cultivator.

The girl trembled slightly, then quickly lowered her head and bent her knees, her voice barely audible.

"In reply to the Immortal Master, my name is Song Qingwan."

"Qingwan, a beautiful name."

Su Yu nodded slightly, poured a cup of warm tea, and pushed it in front of her. "No need to be so formal. Once you're in my courtyard, we're family. My name is Su Tian, ​​you can call me husband."

Song Qingwan paused for a moment, then cautiously raised her head.

She originally thought that these immortal masters were mostly arrogant and aloof, regarding mortals as ants.

The young man before them had a handsome face, a calm expression, and spoke with a reassuring composure, just like a gentle and refined young master from a noble family in the secular world.

This was completely different from the cruel scene she had imagined before she came.

"Thank you... my husband."

Song Qingwan's eyes were slightly red, and her tense body finally relaxed a little as she stepped forward and gently took the teacup.

Seeing the girl's gradually calming expression, Su Yu felt calm and undisturbed.

His eighty years of experience in the mortal world in his previous life made him know how to soothe a woman's emotions.

He didn't need to use the pressure of a cultivator to force her; he only needed to give her a little gentleness and respect to win over this mortal woman.

That night.

Inside the main room of the courtyard, red candles burned brightly, and the aroma of dishes filled the air.

Although there were no guests and no formalities.

But thanks to Qing'er's efforts, the simple wedding room still exuded a warm and joyful atmosphere.

After a few cups of sake, two blushes rose on Song Qingwan's fair cheeks, making her appear even more radiant in the candlelight.

She awkwardly helped Su Yu undress, her eyes filled with resignation and a hint of shyness as a new wife.

A night breeze swept by, extinguishing the flickering red candle.

The bed curtains hung down, filling the room with the colors of spring.

While other collateral descendants of the family were still harboring resentment because they were forced to abandon their path to immortality and used mortal women as tools for venting their anger.

Su Yu accepted all of this with remarkable composure.

For him, this was not only the survival rule of the bottom level of the cultivation world, but also the necessary path for him to establish a foundation and begin a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation.