I opened the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 213: Water Shadow Looking for a Lover

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Guan Yu is a man of great righteousness and awe-inspiring power. His reputation for loyalty and righteousness will be passed down through the ages. Such a loyal and righteous man will definitely stay with you forever. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage pursed his lips and said, "Father, Guan Yu's loyalty is admirable. But he values ​​loyalty too much and sometimes may not consider the consequences. I hope my husband can be more rational and consider the family more when making decisions. A person who only acts on loyalty may put his family in danger. Moreover, he has been fighting for many years, and I don't want to live in fear. I long for someone who can enjoy a peaceful life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Liu Bei is a benevolent ruler with a kingly demeanor. He has great ambitions and wants to achieve great things. Being with such a man, you will have a noble status and glory. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage shook his head slightly and said, "Father, although Liu Bei has a reputation for benevolence, he is devoted to his ambitions. I don't want to get involved in political struggles, I just want to live an ordinary life. Political struggles are full of intrigues and deceptions, I don't want my life to be troubled by these. Moreover, his fate is unfortunate, I am afraid that I will suffer if I follow him. I long for someone who can give me a stable life, and live a simple and happy life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Zhao Yun is brave and good at fighting, loyal and brave. He is handsome and has an extraordinary temperament. Such a man will surely make your heart beat. How about you consider him?"

The Mizukage sighed slightly and said, "Father, Zhao Yun is indeed brave and handsome, but he has also been busy with wars all his life. I don't want my husband to always be in danger. I long for a stable life. The uncertainty of war is too great, and I don't want to worry about his safety every day. In addition, he may be too obedient to orders and lack some independent ideas. I hope my husband has his own opinions and can make the right choices for our future in life."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Cao Zhi is a man of great talent and his poems are moving. His literary attainments are admirable. With such a talented man by your side, your life will be full of poetry. Do you have a good impression of him?"

Shuiying frowned and said, "Father, Cao Zhi's talent is indeed admirable. But he is weak in character and always at a disadvantage in political struggles. I hope my husband has a strong will and determination to support our lives. A weak person will find it difficult to protect his family in the face of difficulties. Moreover, he is too obsessed with literature and may ignore real life. I long for someone who can appreciate the beauty of art and live a down-to-earth life."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Sun Ce was a young hero, brave and courageous. He opened up Jiangdong and achieved great success. Such a heroic young man will surely bring you passion and vitality. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage shook her head slightly and said, "Father, although Sun Ce is heroic, he is too impulsive. Impulsive people are prone to make mistakes and may bring danger to themselves. I am afraid that his impulsiveness will bring me unnecessary trouble. Moreover, his road to hegemony is full of hardships, and I don't want to live such a tense life. I long for a steady and calm person who can give me a sense of security and stability in life."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Sun Quan is a man of strategy and good at using people. He rules Jiangdong and stabilizes the region. With such a monarch, you will have endless glory and wealth. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage shook his head slightly and said, "Father, Sun Quan does have leadership skills, but as a local overlord, he has a heavy responsibility. I don't want to be with a man who is entangled in state affairs. I long for an ordinary and happy life. Moreover, his mind is unpredictable, and I am afraid it will be difficult to get along with him. I hope my husband can be honest with me and share every bit of life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Su Qin is a representative figure of the school of diplomacy. He lobbied various countries with his eloquence. His wisdom and eloquence are admirable. Such a wise man will surely bring you a lot of inspiration in life. How about you consider him?"

Shuiying frowned slightly and said, "Father, although Su Qin is eloquent and strategic, his life is full of calculations and intrigues. I don't like such complicated people. I hope my husband is sincere and kind, without so many schemes. A man full of calculations can hardly give me real trust and love. Moreover, he is running around everywhere, and I don't want to live a life of separation. I long for someone who can accompany me and spend every good time with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Zhang Yi is also a strategist who uses the strategy of connecting the two factions to break up the alliances. He is extremely intelligent, courageous and knowledgeable. Such a strategist will definitely be able to give you advice. Do you have a good impression of him?"

Mizukage shook his head slightly and said, "Father, Zhang Yi is a man of great strategy, but he is too cunning. I don't like such a man. I hope my husband is honest and upright and can give me a sense of security. A cunning man is hard to figure out and his true thoughts are unknown. Moreover, he has spent his whole life in political struggles, and I don't want to be involved in such disputes. I long for someone who stays away from political struggles and lives a peaceful life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, Guo Ziyi is a man of great merit and loyalty. He has made great contributions to the stability of the Tang Dynasty. Such a hero will surely protect you for the rest of your life. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage sighed slightly and said, "Father, Guo Ziyi is indeed admirable, but he has been fighting for the country all his life. I don't want my husband to be in danger all the time, nor do I want to live in fear. Moreover, his reputation is too great, and I am afraid it will cause a lot of trouble. I long for a low-key, ordinary person who can live a simple and happy life with me."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, the leader of the Huang Chao uprising army is courageous and ambitious. He dares to resist and is heroic. Such a person may bring you a different life. How about you consider him?"

Mizukage shook her head firmly and said, "Father, although Huang Chao had a rebellious spirit, his uprising brought war and destruction. I don't like war, and I don't want to be with a violent person. War will only bring pain and disaster. I hope my life will be filled with peace and love. A peace-loving, kind and gentle person is the ideal partner in my heart."

Emperor Zhenwu nodded slightly, looked at Shuiying lovingly and said: "My daughter, Zhao Kuangyin is an extraordinary person. He staged the Chenqiao Mutiny, put on the yellow robe, and established the Song Dynasty with extraordinary means, showing his great talent and strategy. He has the ability to create a new dynasty and will definitely bring you stability and glory. Isn't he a good match?"

Mizukage shook his head slightly, and responded with a trace of thought in his eyes: "Father, although Zhao Kuangyin founded the Song Dynasty and achieved extraordinary results, his accession to the throne was indeed a bit sudden, which makes people feel that it was full of political tactics. Moreover, in order to consolidate his regime, he gave up military power with a toast. Although this method was brilliant, it also revealed his deep scheming. What my daughter wants is a more pure and sincere person, not such a politically scheming person. What my daughter longs for is a sincere relationship, a husband who can treat me sincerely, not an emperor full of political tactics."

Emperor Zhenwu frowned slightly, and then said: "What about Zhao Guangyi? After he inherited the throne, he devoted himself to the development of the country and has leadership talent. He may be able to bring you a different life."

Shuiying frowned slightly and said slowly: "Father, there has always been controversy over Zhao Guangyi's succession. Some of his actions also make people feel that he is not upright. I don't want to spend my life with such a person. A person's character is very important. If even the succession is full of controversy, how can people feel assured about other things? I hope that my husband is an upright, honest and kind person, not a person whose character makes people question him."

Emperor Zhenwu looked expectantly and said, "Kou Zhun is upright and honest, speaks out and makes great contributions to the Song Dynasty. He is brave and loyal to the country. Isn't such a person worthy of your consideration?"

The Mizukage sighed slightly and said softly, "Father, Kou Zheng is indeed loyal and brave, and his integrity is admirable. But he is too upright and easily offends people. My daughter hopes that my husband can be more flexible to avoid unnecessary trouble. Life is not just about being upright, it also requires some wisdom and flexibility. If we always offend people because of our uprightness, then our lives may be full of twists and turns and troubles. My daughter longs for someone who can stick to principles and respond flexibly."

Emperor Zhenwu said earnestly, "My daughter, Fan Zhongyan worries about the world before he worries about himself, and is happy after the world is happy. He has noble character and political talent. He cares about the world and will definitely bring you a stable life."

Mizukage showed a trace of respect in her eyes, but she said helplessly: "Father, Fan Zhongyan's character is indeed admirable. He has given too much to the country and the people. However, he has been working hard for the country all his life and I am afraid he has no time to take care of the family. I want someone who can spend more time with me, someone who can share the joys and sorrows of life with me, and run our small family together. Fan Zhongyan's greatness lies in his dedication to the country, but this is not the kind of husband I expect."

Emperor Zhenwu smiled and said, "Ouyang Xiu is a great literary master with great talent. His poems and articles will surely bring you a poetic life. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage bit her lip lightly and said, "Father, Ouyang Xiu's literary achievements are very high, this is undeniable. But he also experienced twists and turns in the officialdom. My daughter doesn't want her life to always be full of variables, and hopes to be more stable. What my daughter longs for is a peaceful and happy life, rather than being frightened by the ups and downs of officialdom. A husband who can give me a stable life is what my daughter wants in her heart."

Emperor Zhenwu said solemnly: "Bao Zheng is impartial, just and honest. With him around, he will definitely protect you. Isn't such a person a good match for you?"

Mizukage lowered his head slightly, thought for a moment and then said: "Father, Bao Zheng's fairness is admirable. He is not afraid of power for the sake of justice, which is indeed admirable. But he is too serious. My daughter hopes that my husband can have some warmth and humor. Life needs some ease and happiness. If you always take everything seriously, then life will be very boring. My daughter wants someone who can bring me warmth and laughter in life."

Emperor Zhenwu looked at him with deep eyes and said, "Wang Anshi has great political ambitions and is committed to reforming the country. His courage and determination are worthy of praise. How about you consider him?"

Mizukage shook her head slightly and said slowly: "Father, although Wang Anshi's reforms have positive significance, they have also caused a lot of controversy. He is too obsessed with his own ideas and may ignore the feelings of those around him. My daughter hopes that my husband can care about the people around him while pursuing his ideals, and know how to balance career and family. A husband who is warm and caring is what my daughter yearns for."

Emperor Zhenwu raised his chin slightly and said, "Sima Guang compiled the Zizhi Tongjian, and he has profound knowledge and wisdom. He will definitely be able to guide you in knowledge. What do you think of him?"

Mizukage frowned slightly and said, "Father, Sima Guang is very knowledgeable, there is no doubt about that. But he is politically opposed to Wang Anshi and seems a bit stubborn. My daughter hopes that my husband can be more tolerant. What is needed in life is understanding and tolerance, not blindly stubbornness. A person who can listen to others' opinions and understands to tolerate different opinions can live in harmony with me."

Emperor Zhenwu showed a trace of appreciation on his face and said, "Su Shi is good at poetry, calligraphy and painting. He is open-minded and optimistic. He is an interesting person. With him, life will definitely not be boring."

The corners of Shuiying's mouth slightly raised, then she shook her head and said, "Father, Su Shi is indeed very talented and charming. His poems are intoxicating, and his open-mindedness and optimism are also admirable. But he had a rough life and wandered around. I don't want to live such a turbulent life. What I want is someone who can accompany me steadily, a husband who can give me a warm home. Although Su Shi is talented, his lifestyle is not what I expect."

Emperor Zhenwu looked at Shuiying and said, "Su Zhe and Su Shi have a deep brotherly love, are talented in literature, and are calm. He may be able to bring you a stable life."

Shuiying sighed slightly and said, "Father, although Su Zhe is calm, his brilliance seems to be always overshadowed by Su Shi. My daughter hopes that my husband will have his own unique charm and achievements. Only a man who can shine in his own field and has his own independent personality can win my heart. Although Su Zhe is good, he seems a little dim under the brilliance of Su Shi. My daughter longs for a husband who can make me proud."

Emperor Zhenwu: "My daughter, look at Zeng Gong. He has made great achievements in literature. His articles are simple and vigorous, like towering mountains and rushing rivers. He has a noble character and is humble. He is highly praised in the literary world. Isn't such a person a good match?"