Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

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"Your Majesty, this selection of imperial consorts comprises 123 women, including 37 daughters of powerful and influential families, 45 daughters of noble and powerful families, and 41 daughters of respectable families from the common people."

"I have verified the situation of each family, and it is clearly written in the register."

Eunuch Wei paused here, then cautiously added a sentence.

"However, there is something I must report to Your Majesty: Neither Chen Yue, the military governor of Jingxiang, nor Qian Guiren, the military governor of Pinghai, sent their daughters."

"Oh?" Chen Shao raised an eyebrow.

"Chen Yue submitted a memorial, saying that Jingxiang is located in a remote area and there are really no beauties that can meet His Majesty's eyes. Qian Guiren was even more direct, saying that there are no beauties in Jiangnan."

Jiangnan has been known for its beautiful women since ancient times.

This is the result of thousands of years of accumulated favorable timing, geographical advantages, and cultural heritage.

It was a gathering place for literati and scholars, and also a place where young women from prominent families in Jiangnan received private education.

The woman was stunningly beautiful.

Sloping shoulders and a long neck, slender yet not bony, with arched eyebrows and bright, expressive eyes...

"These two are so straightforward, they don't even bother to come up with a reason. They think they can't reach me because of the natural barrier of the Yangtze River."

"They're fearless, utterly fearless!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. These two families have always dominated Jiangnan and have considerable influence even in the court, especially among officials from the four major families of Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang."

"They probably think that His Majesty has just finished fighting the Yellow Turbans and won't be able to spare any more time, so they dare to make such a blatant excuse."

Chen Shao is indeed temporarily unable to spare the time.

Now that the north is gradually pacified, his next plan is to thoroughly purge the court.

[Status: Ruthless and vicious strategist of the grasslands]

Goodness, I knew this wouldn't be simple.

He turned out to be a ruthless and vicious strategist from the grasslands.

Helian Yunni sent someone to assassinate him?

"Your Majesty is truly terrifying."

Wu Xingyun deliberately puffed out her chest and said in a slightly coquettish tone:

"If Your Majesty still doesn't believe me, you can ask if I have a unique fragrance that women from the Central Plains don't possess."

"Oh?"

Chen Shao waved his hand, "You may all leave now, and I will select again next time."

The remaining women were treated as if they had been granted a pardon.

Some glared fiercely at Wu Xingyun.

That bitch, she's really something.

"Your Majesty, I am also a foreign woman..."

"Your Majesty, my mother is from overseas, and I am of mixed race..."

"Get down, get down."