"Then who do you think is the most suitable to be the consort?"

Seeing that the Emperor of Chu was interested, Concubine Xie smiled even more: "Your Majesty is wise. I think that the princess's choice of a consort is a big deal. How about I get to know the unmarried officials of marriageable age in the capital in the next few days and investigate their character, and then let Your Majesty make the decision?"

The Emperor of Chu nodded with satisfaction. He was very happy that Concubine Xie did not directly recommend anyone but instead conducted an investigation first.

"Okay, thank you for your trouble in this matter, my beloved concubine!" Emperor Chu patted Concubine Xie's hand.

A dark light flashed in Concubine Xie's eyes, "It is my duty to share your majesty's worries."

What kind of son-in-law should we choose for Chu Qingluan?

This requires careful consideration.

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At the same time, in the Princess's Mansion.

Chu Qingluan had just returned to the mansion when she heard the servant come to report: "Princess, Miss Qin is here and is waiting in the flower hall."

Chu Qingluan was startled, then she remembered that she had been back in Kyoto for several days and had not found the time to visit Duke Dingguo's Mansion. She thought Qin Jiuge must be restless and came to her on his own initiative.

She ordered her maid, "Go and get this newly acquired music sheet and give it to Jiuge."

Actually, Qin Jiuge is her cousin. They grew up together and could talk about anything. However, they lost contact after she went to Jiangnan to investigate a case three years ago.

She hadn't seen Qin Jiuge for three years, and she didn't know if she had changed in the past few years.

Chu Qingluan quickened her pace and soon arrived at the reception room of the princess's mansion.

In the reception room, Qin Jiuge was playing with a crabapple flower that she had just picked by the window. Her dark eyebrows were like a painting, her almond-shaped eyes were bright and lively, and her bright red dress with gold weave made her look even more dazzling.

Seeing Chu Qingluan coming in, she turned around suddenly, her bright eyes and eyebrows sparkling in the sunlight.

"Oh, our noble princess is finally back." As she said that, she threw the crabapple flowers in her hand casually, and in the blink of an eye, she had quickly walked in front of Chu Qingluan.

Before Chu Qingluan could speak, she gently pinched her chin and looked at her from left to right:

"Let me see, is the soil and water in Jiangnan City still support human life?"

The red nail polish on her fingertips was dazzling, "Tsk, why are there fine lines at the corners of your eyes? It must be because of that unfaithful man."

The maids around him lowered their heads and laughed when they heard this.

Chu Qingluan slapped her hand away, "After three years, Miss Qin is still the same..."

"As beautiful as a flower?" Qin Jiuge replied smoothly, "I know that I am beautiful, so there is no need for the princess to emphasize this point as soon as we meet."

The corners of Chu Qingluan's mouth twitched wildly.

Forget it, Qin Jiuge is still the same Qin Jiuge, he hasn't changed at all.

She walked to the main seat and sat down, took a sip of tea, and changed the subject, "Why are you free to come here today?"

Qin Jiuge pulled out a scroll from his sleeve like a magic trick, "Here, a gift for you."

As the scroll unfolded, Chu Qingluan saw that it was actually a carefully drawn picture of a handsome man. Next to each portrait, the man's family background, character traits, etc. were noted.

Chu Qingluan was stunned!

"What? Are you stunned?"

Qin Jiuge curled her red lips and smiled brightly.

"When I was in Qingshui County, I made a bold promise that I would find the best man in the capital for you before you returned to the capital."

As she spoke, Qin Jiuge tapped the scroll with her fingertips, "These are all checked by me personally. There are all kinds of them. They are guaranteed to be a hundred times better than Qi Che, the unfaithful man."

Suddenly, she moved closer to Chu Qingluan, and a faint scent of peony wafted into her face: "How about? Pick two good-looking ones to keep in the mansion as concubines?"

She pointed at a handsome young man in the portrait and said, "This young Marquis Lin is the most knowledgeable and interesting person, and his zither playing is truly extraordinary..."

"And this, Mr. Zhou, is the best at playing the flute..."

Chu Qingluan helplessly pressed the scroll: "Jiuge!"

"What? You think it's not enough?" Qin Jiuge raised his eyebrows and took out another scroll from his sleeve like a magic trick.

"Hey, there are twelve candidates here, all of them are good men with clean family backgrounds. If you want, you can take them all into the princess's mansion.

I heard you were going to hold a piano concert, and these people are eagerly waiting for the invitation."

Chu Qingluan rubbed her aching temple and pushed the scroll back: "Jiuge, I have to deal with the assassination case now, how can I have the time to hold a piano concert?"

Qin Jiuge was relentless and held her hand, "Stop it! You have two grown men, Xie Yunqi and Qi Che, in your house. Do you think I don't know?"

She narrowed her eyes: "Could it be... you really have any thoughts about Xie Yunqi?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chu Qingluan pulled back her hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Prime Minister Xie is just recuperating in the mansion."

"Oh! Who knows if he is using the excuse of recuperating to seduce others?"

"But if it's not the case, then what are you afraid of?" She moved closer, staring at Chu Qingluan without blinking: "Unless, you are still thinking about that scumbag Qi Che in your heart?"

Chu Qingluan was so angry that veins on his forehead were throbbing: "Qin Jiuge!"

The three words seemed to be bitten out from between teeth.

"Okay, okay, let's not mention that unfaithful man." Qin Jiuge decided to stop while he was ahead.

"But I've already sent out the post. The time will be three days from now, and the location will be by the Moon Lake. If you don't agree...

I will go to the palace and tell His Majesty that you have taken a fancy to Xie Yunqi!"

Qin Jiuge threatened her.

Chu Qingluan: “…”

After a while, she rubbed her aching eyebrows and reached out to take the invitation from Qin Jiuge's hand.

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