Chapter 182.1
The new imperial palace of Great Xia has been completed, surpassing the Empires imperial palace in grandeur and magnificence!
Millions of citizens came to witness the ceremony; the Emperor of Great Xia has won the hearts of the people!
Great Xia has business dealings with the Demon Sect! On the day of the grand ceremony, the leader of the Demon Sect personally attended the event! Judging by the conversations between the two parties, their relationship is not shallow!
On the day of the coronation ceremony, auspicious signs descended from the sky, and the Emperor of Great Xia was hailed as the Son of Destiny!
Rumors were abuzz, detailed as if they were facts.
Great Xia and Emperor Lin Beifan of Great Xia had risen in stature in the minds of various powers.
At this time, the court of Great Xia was already bustling with activity.
Having moved into the new imperial palace, there was a need for more staff, so it was necessary to recruit more people.
The Imperial Guard was an easier case; strong and loyal individuals could be directly drawn from the military.
The competition for palace maids was fierce; the wages offered by the imperial palace were not low, already comparable to those of soldiers, and there were additional rewards from time to time. Working for five or six years could be enough to buy a house.
If one were to catch the Emperors eye by chance, they could rise from the ashes and become a phoenix.
However, recruiting eunuchs was extremely difficult.
After all, this job required one to end their lineage, and who would be willing to do so unless they were truly struggling to survive?
Nowadays, life is better for everyone, and as long as you are willing to work hard, you wont starve.
Therefore, very few people applied for this job, almost none.
As a result, the imperial palace was dominated by females, each vying for attention with their beauty, almost as if they wanted to consume him alive.
Lin Beifan couldnt help but sigh: Being an Emperor is really difficult!
Even so, the court did not let him off the hook.
One day, Lin Beifan attended the morning court session, a rare occurrence.
Report if theres any matter, retreat if theres none!
Prime Minister Xiao Guoliang spoke loudly: Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report!
What is it? Lin Beifan asked.
Your Majesty, now that Great Xia has been promoted to a Dynasty, the nation is strong, the people are prosperous, and peace reigns over the seas! However, the royal bloodline is thin, and the affairs of the state rest solely on Your Majesty! As the Emperor, you cannot be without an heir. Otherwise, the court will be unstable and the nation unsettled! Therefore, your humble servant hereby pleads with Your Majesty to choose a consort to continue the Great Xia bloodline!
All the officials echoed in unison: Please, Your Majesty, choose a consort to continue the Great Xia bloodline!
Lin Beifan was stunned!
He never expected that one day he would be urged to marry by the civil and military officials!
Lin Beifan waved his hand grandly: Ministers, I already have Consort Wang Xiangjun and several close female friends, so there is no need to choose another consort!
Prime Minister Xiao Guoliang became anxious: Your Majesty indeed already has consort Xiang, but you still have no heir! How can this be acceptable? Therefore, it is necessary to take several more consorts to ensure nothing goes wrong!
Lin Beifan secretly smiled; the reason he had no children yet was by his own control.
He felt he was still young and wanted to enjoy life a little longer, so he was not in a hurry.
But while he was not in a hurry, everyone else was.
Because everything they had was built on Lin Beifan and Great Xia.
To protect their own interests, they must safeguard Great Xia and Lin Beifan.
Mhm! Wang Xiangjun blushed and nodded.
Just then, Chai Yuxin burst in, speaking in a sour tone: Your Majesty, I heard youre going to select a consort?
Yes, I am compelled by the officials and must comply, Lin Beifan replied with a bitter smile.
This is clearly a wonderful thing, so why do you make it sound so dreadful? Chai Yuxin was displeased.
Yuxin, do you really think this is a good thing for me? Lin Beifan countered.
Isnt that so?
Chai Yuxin pointed at Lin Beifans chest and retorted, You men, which one of you doesnt dream of having multiple wives and consorts, to be surrounded by women on all sides? Dare you say youve never had such thoughts?
I truly havent! Lin Beifan declared with conviction.
Really? You havent? Chai Yuxins eyes widened as if she saw Lin Beifan in a new light.
Lin Beifan sighed, You dont understand. In truth, I am a lonely person. Ive been lacking love since childhood, and Ive always longed to grow up in a loving family!
A house doesnt need to be too big, just enough to live in! And a man doesnt need too many women, just enough to fill the house! But as the ruler of a nation, responsible for the whole world, I often have no control over my own fate, alas!
Your Majesty! Wang Xiangjun called out sympathetically.
My beloved, do you understand my suffering?
Your Majesty, your consort does!
Thank you for understanding! Lin Beifan said, moved, and embraced Wang Xiangjun.
Only Chai Yuxin remained unmoved, squinting her eyes, she said, Wait a minute, isnt your house the imperial palace?
Yes! Lin Beifan nodded.
Chai Yuxins gaze turned dangerous, So, what youre saying is, you wont be satisfied until youve filled the imperial palace with women?
Lin Beifan broke into a sweat, You dont need so much, half of it is fine
I knew it, youll never change!
Lin Beifan: Ow, ow, ow
Lin Beifan roared, Yuxin, youre partly to blame for me being pressured into marriage, and yet you have the nerve to pinch me!
Chai Yuxin was confused, What did I do?
Lin Beifan shouted, If you married me, would I still need to hold a selection for consorts?
Chai Yuxins eyes flickered, and she spoke in an unnatural tone, I I still want to be a general. When Ive had enough of that, Ill enter the palace and be your wife, alright?
Lin Beifan whispered, You could board the ship first and buy the ticket later!
Chai Yuxin blushed deeply, Youre awful, I dont want to talk to you anymore!
She pushed Lin Beifan away and ran off shyly!
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