"Zhang Chunhua, daughter of Zhang Wang, the magistrate of Pinggao County, Hanoi Prefecture?" Empress He was surprised to see that the first candidate was a girl.
She glanced at her mother, then at Liu Liu beside her. "Is this age appropriate?"
"Your Majesty, this age is just right. Actually, Lu Ming is indiscriminate in his sexual desires. His concubines range from women over fifty to young girls. My husband has commented that Lu Ming is a notoriously lecherous man." Liu Liu bowed respectfully, her words carrying a hint of personal grudge, and she had already prepared her lines.
She could simply pin the blame on her young lover; after all, he was indeed a lecher, a beast.
Years ago, Zhang Wen had served in Hanoi Prefecture, where he clashed with the local powerful Zhang family, causing a very unpleasant situation.
When men's exchanges of interests are inappropriate, disputes naturally arise. However, the Zhang family went too far, thus creating a personal feud.
"A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years." Now that the opportunity has arrived, of course, she should exact her revenge decisively; there's no need for any hesitation.
Sometimes you hate someone and forget them in a day, but sometimes, you can't forget them even after ten years. That's the magic of hatred!
This immediately piqued Empress He's curiosity. She was curious about this Lu Ming.
She had met Lu Ming before and even chatted with him a few times.
However, she didn't know that once, behind a screen, Lu Ming had slept with her mother, Lady Wuyang, feeling as if he had committed adultery in front of her husband, and even boldly ejaculated inside her mother!
You must know that her mother hadn't gone through menopause; internal ejaculation carries a high chance of pregnancy!
"Oh? What's the meaning of this claim?" Empress He sat up slightly, her voluptuous body exuding the allure of a ripe peach. To be penetrated from behind would feel incredibly pleasurable!
"Although Lu Ming enjoys taking advantage of other men's wives and daughters, he never forcibly takes women from ordinary people. The women he takes advantage of are all the wives and daughters of his enemies. And many times when he goes out for a good drink and visits brothels, he never goes deep. According to him, he finds the women there uninteresting," Liu Liu said, sharing her understanding of Lu Ming. Actually, being Lu Ming's woman wasn't so bad.
If it weren't for her status, she would have wanted to be with Lu Ming, living happily ever after.
As for her husband and son, she had long forgotten them.
Wu Yangjun's expression was thoughtful. She was also very curious about what kind of person Lu Ming was. Although they had been intimate a few times, she certainly didn't understand him.
The only thing she understood was that Lu Ming's penis was really big and thick, able to fill her completely. It gave her an unprecedented sense of security, a very comfortable and reassuring feeling, an unforgettable comfort!
Empress He nodded and crossed out Zhang Chunhua's name, adding her to the list.
To her, the daughter of a county magistrate was neither too high nor too low—just right.
Too low wouldn't be suitable, too high and she wouldn't become a concubine.
And so, poor Zhang Chunhua, still completely bewildered, was given to Lu Ming.
She would probably never become Empress Xuanmu of the Western Jin Dynasty; she would only become Lu Ming's sex toy.
Since she was so fertile, let her become a sow!
Empress He continued looking through the list. Actually, it wasn't long, only about ten people.
She wouldn't send them all away; she would only select a few, about five or six. More wouldn't be appropriate, less wouldn't be presentable.
Her phoenix eyes continued to scan the list, examining it.
Soon, the names were outlined. Then she saw the name of a widow, her expression somewhat strange. "Is this widow suitable?"
"Your Majesty, are you referring to Lady Fan, the widow of Zhao Lianzhi, the former Prefect of Guiyang?" Liu Liu's expression remained unchanged, as if she already knew.
"Yes, is she, a widow, suitable?" Empress He was somewhat superstitious about widows, considering it an ominous sign. What if sending a woman back failed and instead created an enemy? That would be ridiculous.
However, Liu Liu quickly dispelled her doubts, making her less suspicious.
"This Lady Fan's ex-husband died in Luoyang on official business, and she's quite beautiful. Such a woman is exactly Lu Ming's type. Moreover, Lady Fan is alone and helpless in Luoyang, and returning to Guiyang is a long journey. Perfect."
The subconscious implication was that Lady Fan had no background, so sending her back wouldn't be a problem, and it would suit Lu Ming's taste perfectly!
Empress He nodded upon hearing this, finding it quite reasonable and quite good.
So she continued looking, her gaze settling on a pair of twin sisters—oh, not twins, just a pair of beautiful sisters.
And they were the daughters of Qiao Gong, a renowned scholar from Jiangdong.
The Qiao family was one of the most prominent clans in Wancheng, and quite renowned even in Jiangdong and Yingchuan. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were his beloved daughters, born late in life, and he doted on them.
This time, Lord Qiao came to Luoyang to visit friends and, incidentally, to find a suitable husband for his daughters. Initially, he had his eye on Lu Ming, but before he could act, he heard that Princess Wannian had married Lu Ming, so he abandoned the idea. He had no intention of making his daughter a concubine; Lord Qiao was a man of principle, how could he allow his daughter to become a concubine!
"This is probably quite inappropriate!" Empress He frowned slightly. Forcibly conscripting the daughter of a renowned scholar would not sound good and would damage her reputation!
Liu Liu, however, had already prepared her explanation and wouldn't give Empress He a chance to refuse. She said, "Your Majesty, do not worry. Lord Qiao is a gentleman, and a gentleman deceives with integrity. Why not use the pretext of praying for Your Majesty's well-being to recruit them? The prayer trip will require a journey to Liangzhou, where they can learn medicine from Lu Ming. Knowing Lu Ming's character, he certainly won't let these sisters go. In this way, Your Majesty can help them achieve their goal without giving anyone cause for gossip."
Empress He's worries subsided upon hearing this, but she suddenly asked, "It seems the Grand Commandant's wife is quite concerned about Lu Ming's affairs!"
This was a veiled insult, practically implying that Liu Liu and Lu Ming were having an affair. A mature woman and a young man—while not a pleasant topic, they were quite a good match!