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Three days later, a grand imperial concubine selection ceremony was about to begin. This was a major event in the capital, attracting everyone's attention. Tuoba An had already carefully planned everything for Xie Yuer, arranging an identity for her as the daughter of an official, so that she could smoothly participate in the selection.

On that day, many ministers brought their beautiful daughters to the palace. Each of them was filled with hope and prayed that their daughter would be favored by the emperor and become a successful woman.

However, to everyone's surprise, among this group of beauties, the emperor's eyes fell only on Xie Yuer.

Xie Yuer now has a new identity - Tang Ya. It is said that when the emperor saw Tang Ya for the first time, he was attracted by her outstanding appearance and unique temperament, and was immediately delighted.

Immediately, the emperor ignored the existence of other women participating in the election and issued an order without hesitation to confer Tang Ya as a noble concubine. This decision spread throughout the palace in an instant, and everyone was amazed and envious for a while.

Xiao Mian, who was far away from the palace, also learned the news soon. He thought to himself, isn't this Tang Ya, who has attracted much attention, the Xie Yuer he has been thinking about day and night?

Tuoba An not only snatched away his beloved woman, but also made her a concubine in such a high-profile and ostentatious manner! Thinking of this, Xiao Mian couldn't help but be furious, but more of it was his deep concern and reluctance for Xie Yuer.

Although he heard the conversation between Xie Yuer and Tuoba An with his own ears that day, he always believed deep down that Xie Yuer must have been forced by Tuoba An to make that choice.

Whenever it was late at night and Xiao Mian was alone drinking to drown his sorrows, he would always mutter to himself: "Yu'er, Yu'er, wait for me. I will do everything I can to save you no matter what..."

After a whole night of drinking, the first ray of sunlight in the morning shone on Xiao Mian's face, which was slightly pale due to the hangover, but his eyes were particularly firm. The wine last night seemed to have completely sobered him up, and he finally made up his mind - no matter what difficulties and obstacles were waiting ahead, he must rescue Xie Yuer from this deep palace!

So, the next morning, when the ministers in the court were preparing to report important matters to the emperor, Xiao Mian suddenly said without any scruples: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine looks exactly like my concubine. She is clearly my concubine!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole court fell into a dead silence. In fact, everyone had more or less guessed this before. After all, Xie Yuer had been the focus of attention since she entered the palace, and her appearance was indeed quite similar to some of the women in the rumors.

However, despite this, no one dared to speak out such speculation. Who could have thought that Xiao Mian, who was usually cautious and low-key, would be so bold today and dare to say such words in front of the civil and military officials and the emperor?

For a moment, all the ministers in the court were silent, fearing that they would get into trouble if they were not careful. Even those who usually liked to gossip and sow discord kept their lips tightly shut, not even daring to breathe.

Because they know very well that if they say the wrong thing at this moment, not only will they be in danger, but the safety of their family may also be implicated.

However, although most of the court officials chose to remain silent, one person had to stand up and speak. This person was the so-called "father" that Tuoba An had carefully arranged for Xie Yuer.

If he remained silent at this moment, then once the emperor blamed him, he would be the first to suffer. He took a step forward and responded calmly, "Lord Xiao, please don't lie! My daughter Ya'er is my legitimate daughter, who has been raised in seclusion since she was a child. How could she be your concubine?"

Facing the other party's questioning, Xiao Mian was not moved at all. Instead, he sneered and asked back: "Since your young lady is a legitimate daughter, why have I never heard any news about her before? Is there some unspeakable secret?"