He Xue looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Nian Shilan who was speaking. She had a bright and flamboyant appearance, and the person next to her should be Qi Yuebin, who was at half power level. However, he was at full power level now, and she and Nian Shilan had a very good relationship.

After finishing talking about Xia Dongchun, Nian Shilan looked at An Lingrong and said, "What do you have to be afraid of about her? Does she have three heads or six arms?"

Your mouth isn't just for eating. Say what you need to say! Regardless of your background, we're all imperial concubines. Who can say for sure what fate awaits us in the future?

"Who knows, she might even bow and greet you when she sees you in the future!" Nian Shilan bombarded An Lingrong with her words.

An Lingrong was at a loss for words. She was grateful to Nian Shilan for standing up for her, but she also felt ashamed by what Nian Shilan had said.

"Don't take it to heart, little sister. That's just how Shilan is. She's all bark and no bite!" Qi Yuebin immediately comforted An Lingrong when he saw her eyes were red.

"No...no, Lingrong should thank you for getting me out of that predicament!" An Lingrong said in a voice barely audible, her head bowed.

"Looking like that, she's definitely going to be eliminated. How could I possibly bow to her?" Xia Dongchun said disdainfully.

"What she looks like is none of your business! Do you really think you're so noble?" Nian Shilan said, rolling her eyes.

"Look at her poor appearance, she must come from a remote, impoverished area! She probably has never even seen the wealth and grandeur of the capital!" Xia Dongchun said, covering her mouth.

"What does the wealth and status of the capital have to do with you? What kind of wealthy family are you anyway?"

If we're talking about truly wealthy people, then the Empress is the only one. Born into wealth, raised in wealth, and married to the wealthiest man in the land—how dare you call yourself wealthy!

Xia Dongchun was speechless for a moment.

"Alright, Shilan, say less!" Qi Yuebin tugged at Nian Shilan's sleeve and whispered.

"Who are you? How dare you speak up for her!" Xia Dongchun looked at Nian Shilan arrogantly, also trying to determine Nian Shilan's family background by looking at her clothes.

"You think you're worthy of knowing who I am!" Nian Shilan turned her head away and stopped looking at Xia Dongchun.

“It’s just a piece of clothing, there’s no need for you two sisters to make such a fuss!” Zhen Huan stepped forward at this moment.

"And who are you?" Xia Dongchun glanced at Zhen Huan with disdain.

"My father is Zhen Yuandao, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review!"

"The Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review isn't exactly a high-ranking official!" Xia Dongchun said softly.

“Regardless of rank, everything should be based on reason. I’m only thinking of my sister. Aren’t you afraid of disturbing Her Majesty the Empress by doing this today?” Zhen Huan asked with a smile.

Upon hearing Zhen Huan's words, Xia Dongchun's eyes showed a hint of panic, but she stubbornly replied, "I will remember you!"

"It's my honor to be remembered by you, sister!" Zhen Huan said with a smile.

Qi Yuebin pulled Nian Shilan aside and said, "Don't be so impulsive in the future. Look at her, she made that person feel ashamed with just a few words!"

“I could never learn that!” Nian Shilan said angrily.

"I admire your cheerful personality, sister!" Zhen Huan said to Nian Shilan.

“You’re not bad either!” Nian Shilan said awkwardly.

He Xue looked at Nian Shilan and Zhen Huan, wondering if they could get along peacefully this time.

He Xue looked at Zhen Huan, who was still wearing an inconspicuous outfit. It seemed that Zhen Huan did want to be chosen. In that case, why didn't He Xue grant Zhen Huan's wish?

Nian Shilan's personality should be compatible with either the thirteenth or fourteenth prince, but she still needs to consider it further.