The Future Empress Is Given Death At The Beginning, And I Become Stronger When I Am Stupid.

This is a girl who appears to be very aloof.

She is wearing a light blue long dress, with snow-white skin and a delicate and glamorous face, as if carved from white jade, stunning and unattainable.

Moreover, her figure is slightly shorter than other girls, making her inconspicuous among the crowd.

Therefore, Qin Mu did not notice her immediately.

And her uniqueness lies in this.

Other girls are trying their best to show off their figures, staring at Qin Mu with their peach blossom eyes.

Hoping to be favored and become a phoenix on a branch.

But this girl always keeps her head down, silent, as if she hasn't noticed Qin Mu.

Qin Mu immediately became very interested in her.

"National Teacher, who is this girl?" Qin Mu looked at the National Teacher Du Yulin and asked.

"Your Majesty, this girl is indeed someone I encountered by chance when I was visiting Liyang County." Du Yulin answered respectfully.

"Oh? What is her name?" Qin Mu asked curiously.

"Well..." Du Yulin hesitated for a moment, "Your Majesty, this girl's name is Lu Ningshuang. She has a cold physique, so her personality may be a bit cold. I hope Your Majesty won't blame her."

Qin Mu smiled lightly and asked, "Is she also willing to enter the palace?"

Du Yulin nodded, somewhat embarrassed, "Your Majesty, she is indeed willing. I, as a loyal minister, would not force others."

This matter is quite coincidental.

Since Qin Mu issued the order, Du Yulin has been in a dilemma.

After all, Du Yulin's character is well known among the people of Great Qin. He has always been upright and would never resort to forcing or coercing others.

He also didn't want the Emperor to be obsessed with beauty and neglect the court.

So at first, Du Yulin didn't plan to fulfill the Emperor's command to recruit a concubine.

He went to Liyang County for a visit just for show.

But who would have thought that he would encounter a girl by chance.

The other party recognized his identity at a glance and begged him to bring her into the palace to serve the Emperor.

The girl's words were sincere and her attitude was sincere, making him unable to refuse.

So he completed the task and brought the girl into the palace.

Du Yulin recalled all of this and felt a bit puzzled.

This Lu Ningshuang begged so desperately at the time, as if she really wanted to enter the palace.

But now, in front of the Emperor, she seemed indifferent.

What kind of game is she playing?

Could it be a strategy of capturing the enemy by letting it go?

Du Yulin secretly wondered.

"Raise your head and let me see." At this moment, Qin Mu waved his hand and calmly ordered.

The girl named Lu Ningshuang slowly raised her head and met Qin Mu's gaze.

She was wearing a light purple dress, pure and untainted.

Her black and shiny hair was tied up in a simple cloud bun, secured with a green hairpin.

Her waist was slender, like a willow branch, with graceful curves.

Her beautiful face had a slightly sickly pale complexion, her willow leaf eyebrows slightly furrowed, her cherry lips tightly pursed, delicate features, and a cold temperament like an orchid.

But what attracted Qin Mu the most were her watery eyes, like a bright and clear moon.

Lu Ningshuang...

Especially at this moment, she appeared calm and composed, which made people feel a sense of pity.

Qin Mu's eyes brightened as he stared at her with interest, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

Having seen alluring and seductive women, occasionally experiencing this kind of fresh feeling was quite refreshing.

"Your name is Lu Ningshuang?"

Qin Mu asked.

"Your Majesty, I am called Lu Ningshuang. I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

The young girl bowed gracefully, her voice clear and melodious.

"Lu Ningshuang, do you want to enter the palace?"

Qin Mu asked straightforwardly.

"Yes, I wish to serve Your Majesty. Please grant me your favor."

The young girl's expression was firm and unwavering, showing no signs of retreat.

Qin Mu raised an eyebrow and asked, "Can you dance?"

"No, I cannot," Lu Ningshuang calmly replied.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around was stunned.

To dare to say "I cannot" so confidently in front of His Majesty...

Isn't that too audacious?

Aren't they afraid of His Majesty's anger?

Even the National Teacher, Du Yulin, couldn't help but twitch his eyelids, startled and thinking that this was not good. He hurriedly advised,

"Miss Ningshuang, this is the court, you must not speak recklessly!"

"I am not speaking recklessly, I truly cannot dance," Lu Ningshuang responded calmly.

Du Yulin was at a loss for words.

Sincerity is always a lethal weapon.

Hearing the girl's sincere words, he suddenly didn't know how to refute her.

At this moment, the dance in the hall came to an end, and all the young girls bowed down and knelt on the ground.

Only Lu Ningshuang remained standing in the center of the hall.

Her figure was ethereal and graceful, standing out from the others, but also exuding a sense of aloofness.

Qin Mu became even more interested in her.

She was too unique.

Too cold.

Regardless of whether she was pretending or not.

It made people have a feeling... of wanting to drag her into the abyss.

A strong desire to conquer surged in Qin Mu's heart.

He chuckled lightly and asked, "Then what can you do?"

"Your Majesty, I am skilled in swordsmanship," Lu Ningshuang said calmly.

Qin Mu's gaze flickered and he said, "Where is your sword? Bring it over for me to see."

Lu Ningshuang did not take out her own sword, but looked towards Du Yulin.

Apparently, before attending court, all her Law Treasures and weapons had been confiscated.

Du Yulin furrowed his brows slightly and looked at Qin Mu, hesitating, "Your Majesty... weapons are not allowed inside the Gold Imperial Hall."

"It's fine," Qin Mu waved his hand, "Give her the sword."

Du Yulin hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he handed over a sheathed long sword emitting a cold aura to Lu Ningshuang.

Lu Ningshuang extended her slender fingers like green onions and took the sheathed long sword.

She lowered her head and gazed at the sword, a faintly imperceptible coldness flashing in her watery eyes.

Lu Ningshuang's hand trembled slightly, to the point that her voice became hoarse, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing me with this sword!"

Qin Mu smiled and nodded, gesturing for her to continue her performance.

Lu Ningshuang took a deep breath and gently turned her hand holding the sword's hilt.