Lanqin didn't want Fourth Master to worry about those things anymore, so she changed the subject and started telling him about Wuxiha's son.

The irritation between Fourth Master's brows subsided somewhat after hearing about his grandson's situation.

"Ushiha is now enjoying the happiness of having his grandchildren around him, which is truly enviable. When will the princess come again? Send someone to tell me that I also want to see my grandson," the Fourth Prince said.

"Yes, I believe the Princess and the Prince also wish to meet His Majesty!"

Lanqin said with a smile.

Seeing that he was in a better mood, Lanqin brought up the matter of the talent show with the Fourth Master again.

"Your Majesty, the young ladies preparing for the imperial concubine selection have begun arriving in the capital. You should set a date for their selection." The Fourth Prince had no interest in the selection process and said, "You decide."

Lanqin continued, "Your Majesty, do you remember Gao Bin? I think Gao Xiyue, the daughter of Lord Gao, is a good girl. She is well-educated, beautiful, and healthy, unlike other young ladies who are so thin they look like they could be blown away by the wind. They don't seem to have the good fortune to be born into a good family. There is also Su Lufu, the daughter of the Su family in Jiangnan. She is also a good girl. She has a cheerful personality and always has a smile on her face."

Seeing that the Fourth Prince didn't care, Lanqin continued, "I'd like to arrange for them to marry Hongli as princesses. What do you think?"

The Fourth Prince asked, "Both of their families are of average background, so why are they the only ones involved? Their families might not necessarily help Hongli."

Lanqin said, "I don't think so. Although Gao Bin is not from a prestigious family, he is still a third-rank official from a wealthy family. He will definitely do his best to help Hongli in the future, and there will be no situation where the maternal relatives seize power. Moreover, Gao Bin is very talented in water conservancy and will definitely be a capable person in the future. Furthermore, the Su family is a famous family in Jiangnan, and their daughters must be talented and virtuous. This is also a good thing for Hongli, isn't it?"

Fourth Prince agreed with Lanqin's reasoning and nodded, saying, "You've thought it through. Hongli is truly blessed to have a mother like you."

Lanqin smiled and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. I am not that good. Since you have agreed, let's start the selection on the fifteenth of this month."

After staying at Changchun Palace for a while, the Fourth Prince remembered that he still had things to do. The Duke of Yingguo, the Eighth Prince, and Hongshi were matters he had to deal with. At Lanqin's place, he could chat with his wife like an ordinary husband, but he could not forget that he was an emperor and had to plan for his country.

Lanqin saw the Fourth Prince off at the palace gate. She looked at him and said, "Your Majesty, the most important thing is to be open-minded and clear-headed about many things. Many things in life will pass once they are over. I will support you no matter what."

Fourth Master didn't say anything, he just reached out and grasped Lanqin's shoulder, then turned and left.

Lanqin stood at the palace gate, staring blankly in the direction the sedan chair had left. Even after the sedan chair turned a corner and disappeared from sight, she remained standing there, her eyes unfocused as if recalling past events. Gradually, a smile appeared on her lips. She stood there until Baoqin walked up to her and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting cold. Be careful not to catch a chill. Let's go back."

Hearing Baoqin's words, Lanqin came to her senses and sighed, "Let's go back and tell them that the general election will begin on the fifteenth of this month."