Xiao Zhixing said in a leisurely voice, "There are many fine men in your Zhao family. I will send them to serve in the Jingwuwei and entrust them to Zhao Bupi for instruction. If they achieve something in the future, they can also get an official position."

If she handed it over to someone else, Zhao Zhong would definitely be uneasy and unhappy, thinking she was trying to harm them.

Zhao Bupi was one of their own, but he was loyal to the emperor and incorruptible, making him a good candidate.

Zhao Zhongwei was delighted, "Really?"

Previously, the emperor suppressed the descendants of the Zhao family, not allowing them to be too unruly, and supported them with his own money, so that only Zhao Bupi was successful among the Zhao family members.

If Xiao Zhixing is willing to use them, that would be a great thing; it's better than letting them all become useless.

"There are only five spots available. Your clans will choose among yourselves." Xiao Zhixing nodded. "When have I ever lied to anyone?"

By giving away five spots, they can sow discord within the Zhao family. As for whether those people will amount to anything, that depends on their own abilities.

The few members of the Zhao family can't cause much trouble.

The Empress Dowager and Zhao Yunqi did not meet with Zhao Zhong, probably because they wanted to see how she handled the situation and to get a clear stance.

Zhao Zhong was satisfied and happily accepted the order to select people.

Not long after, the Empress Dowager sent a nanny to bring her pastries. "The Empress Dowager said that Your Highness has worked hard reviewing memorials and has to deal with those good-for-nothings. It is their blessing that you can give them a good way out. She will have Prince Ze keep them in check so that they can serve the country."

Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "These trivial matters have troubled her. I thank the Empress Dowager for her kindness. Please tell her that the two young men of the Prince of Ze's family are quite good and can be brought into the palace to keep her company."

The old woman was immediately delighted. "Oh, thank you, Your Highness. The Empress Dowager will surely be pleased to hear this."

After seeing the old woman off, Xiao Zhixing continued reviewing memorials.

She thought that Zhao Yunqi's talk of passing on the throne would take a long time, but she didn't expect it to happen so quickly.