In the tenth year of Emperor Tianqi's reign, Emperor Sheng built Jiankang City.

The city's ten-mile-long street, with a constant flow of vehicles and people, is bustling with activity. The streets crisscross the market, and the urban scene is vibrant.

The Qin family's martial arts competition for a bride was very lively. Below the platform, princes and noble sons were eager to try their skills.

From the highest officials to commoners, all eyes were fixed on Lan who knelt on a mat of bamboo on the platform.

He is extraordinarily handsome, with eyes like autumn water and a face as beautiful as a peach blossom. He is as lovely as a lotus flower.

A deafening "bang" followed by a scream marked the 50th casualty.

The young man standing on the stage held a silver spear in his hand, and he fought fifty challengers one after another without uttering a sound.

The young man who was kicked off the stage was carried back to the mansion by servants. The young master accompanied by Bao Bo on the sidelines, had his desire to try his hand at it quelled.

The Qin family is a military clan from the southwest, with generations of soldiers. There are many experts in their household.

Even the guards in the palace were skilled and brave warriors, not someone ordinary could defeat.

This is the fifth person to be kicked off the stage by the Qin Mansion guards.

Qin Junyan, seated at the head of the table, coughed and glanced down at the left corner. He smiled and said, " Zhenzhen, continuing this competition won't help you find a husband!"

Qin Zhenzhen lowered her eyelashes, her eyes swirling with mystery.

She was the Yongle County Princess of the Southwest Wangfu, born into a renowned military family. She was a beloved child of heaven, raised as royalty. At fifteen, she became empress, ruling with maternal grace and unparalleled prestige. Unfortunately, it was all part of a carefully crafted scheme.

To secure her son's position on the throne, Empress Dowager Qin resorted to cunning schemes and machinations, plotting to elevate Consort Wei as empress. Her goal was to gain control of the powerful southwest army, which remained in the hands of her father.

Dàshèng, the chancellor of Xiangguo Qin, was treated like a beloved nephew by the emperor. To secure his position, he conspired with Qin's empress dowager and Emperor Dian to seize power from his father and elder brother. He plotted to murder them, resulting in their deaths at the hands of enemy soldiers who rained arrows down on them.

The discarded and useless woman then defiled the ruined palace.

It's utterly ridiculous and absurd. For three years, the Empress stayed in the cold palace due to her frailty and illness, unable to share a bed with the Emperor. Even before being banished and given poisoned wine, she remained untouched by anyone else.

Those who have died, open their eyes to find themselves three years in the past, before they had become empress.

So, before it's too late, strike first. Take the initiative.

completely destroyed the dreams of Empress Dowager Qin and others.

Qin Zhenzhen, kneeling on a bamboo mat, looked up.

Qin Zhenzhen's peach blossom eyes sparkled, her vermilion lips slightly parted, "Father, I traveled all the way to Jiankang City. I must at least bring back a suitable husband for me to return to the southwest."

Qin Junyan has a large head. " Zhenzhen, the young masters in Jiankang City can't lift their shoulders or carry things. If we continue to compete, it won't work!"

Already 50 challengers have failed. Continuing the competition would be a waste of time.

Even if I were to be Qin Junyan's wife, I wouldn't choose a weakling!

Holding a fan with a screen, she smiled gently.

Qin Zhenzhen smiled with joy, "Father, wait a little longer, there might be a surprise!"

On the stage, challenger number fifty-one steps up to accept the challenge.

A youth in a dark robe, handsome and cold, held a long sword.

At first glance, it looks different from the previous embroidered pillow. It's not weak at all and is Qin Junyan's first move.

He was a martial artist, his eyes sharp. At a glance, he could see that the young man in the black robe had impressive strength.

I originally thought there was a chance, but he couldn't get past Qin Yushi in three moves and completely dumbfounded Qin Junyan.

What's up?!

Here comes another embroidered pillow, truly all show and no substance, a worthless piece of fluff!

It is not surprising to see him kneeling on a mat of bamboo. The palace would never allow anyone to challenge his authority.

At this time, a group of eunuchs with neatly trimmed and ornate robes swaggered forward, leading a retinue.

At the head, Zheng Gonggong, adorned in a red embroidered silver python robe, was the chief eunuch and grand supervisor. Behind him followed four imposing-faced eunuchs, as well as two junior eunuchs.

Everyone on the platform, except Qin Junyan's father, bowed their heads and whispered amongst themselves when they saw these eunuchs and castrated officials from the palace.

Lord Zheng and others walked onto the platform, bowing to Qin Junyan and Qin Zhenzhen with utmost respect.

Qin Zhenzhen held a palace fan to her face and nodded slightly.

Qin Junyan met Zheng Gonggong's pitiful eyes, his eyebrows raised slightly, "Zheng Gonggong, are you also here to visit Zhenzhen's stage for matchmaking?"

Zheng Gonggong, holding his Buddhist whisk, respectfully bent down and said, "Your Majesty, the old slave has come here by the Emperor and Empress Dowager's orders to watch the competition."

Qin Junyan, upon hearing this, felt they were sincere and even had the palace people come over.

Qin Zhenzhen, kneeling on a bamboo mat, listened with such revulsion that she felt like vomiting.

malicious intentions.

"The Emperor and Empress are kind." Qin Junyan smiled broadly.

Lord Zheng stood by, smiling and watching the competition.

The eunuch standing behind the grand eunuch lowered his head, concealing the turmoil in his eyes.

No one dared to challenge from below the stage. At this moment, a eunuch knelt on a mat of woven bamboo, his head bowed while being pointed at by a palace fan held by someone sitting on the platform.

"Come here!"

The little eunuch froze.

Others, including his father, were taken aback.

The chief eunuch saw the young eunuch standing there dumbfounded, so he pushed him with his hand and said in a sharp, gruff voice, "Go on!"

The young eunuch walked his head down towards that direction, stopping in front and lowering his head.

Others were thinking, could it be that this eunuch had offended Madam Qin?

Qin Zhenzhen stared at the young eunuch, playing with her palace fan, her crimson lips curving upwards, "Lift your head."

Qin Junyan was shocked. What was wrong with Zhenzhen? She suddenly stared at the eunuch in the palace.

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