Lan Shanyang immediately glared at him, annoyed. "Useless! You just do whatever your wife says. But I think what you all said makes some sense, and the palace has indeed been rather deserted these past few days. Alright, since you all think it's a good idea, let's do it that way! But, what date should we choose?"

Just as Lan Xiuyuan was about to speak, Lan Linxue immediately said, "There's no time like the present, let's do it tomorrow! Your son has checked the auspicious date, and tomorrow is not only a good day, but Qin Tian Pavilion will also be receiving a batch of new embroidery. We must bring all those new things over then!"

Shu Lingxi nodded, "That's good! However, besides Qin Tiange, we should also invite all the young ladies from prominent families to come and see how their embroidery is! We don't want them all to be praised to the skies by their families, only to turn out to be useless good-for-nothings who have to rely on maids for everything. After all, this is about our family getting married. If we don't choose the right person, won't we be ruining our children's lives?"

This statement immediately garnered unanimous nods of approval from all the men present.

"Very well! Then let's do as my sister-in-law says. Invite all these young ladies to the palace so that I can see for myself whether they are as good as they say!"

“Father, we should also be there!” Lan Linxue quickly added.

If the palace is full of women, according to the rules, Lan Linxue and her group cannot enter at will. Therefore, in order to prevent any outsiders from entering, Lan Linxue had to make this arrangement in advance.

Sure enough, Lan Shanyang glared at him, "The embroidery competition is for women, what are you doing there? What kind of behavior is this? Father will let you take a look!"

"No way!" Lan Linxue glared at him. "We have to choose our own wives. Your opinion doesn't count!"

Lan Xiuyuan had never thought Lan Linxue was such a lovely person, but now he was truly grateful for her outspokenness and courage; otherwise, his plan would have fallen through.

Upon hearing Lan Linxue's words, Lan Shanyang immediately became angry again, "What are you looking at? What kind of judgment do you have?"

Seeing that Lan Shanyang's tone had turned sour again, Lan Xiuyuan quickly bowed and said, "Father, the people we are choosing this time are our principal wives, the people we will spend our lives with. If we are not allowed to see them, we will feel uneasy. If we see them in person, then even if we are not happy in the future, we will not be able to blame anyone but ourselves. We will have to bear our own suffering. Therefore, I implore you, Father, to allow us to take a look!"

Hearing Lan Xiuyuan say the same thing, Lan Shanyang turned around and glared at Lan Linxue, then snorted and said, "Fine. Since you all want to see that girl, then go ahead! However, it seems a bit too obvious if only a few of you go. Lingxi, why don't you find a few young masters from wealthy families to come along too, just to broaden their horizons?"

"Yes! Your Majesty, leave this matter to me! But the person in charge of this palace..." Shu Lingxi hesitated for a moment before looking up at Lan Shanyang.

Lan Shanyang didn't speak, but looked at Lan Xiuyuan and Lan Jiayuan, tapping his fingers on the back of the chair.

Upon seeing this, Lan Xiuyuan and Lan Jiayuan quickly stood up and each spoke their own reasoning, beginning to fight for their mother's rights.

Lan Linxue coldly watched the two of them, a sneer creeping onto her lips. Let them struggle on their own; sooner or later they'll realize they've picked up the wrong hot potato.

Finally, Lan Xiuyuan said, "My mother, Consort Hu, won the late Emperor's praise with her beauty that rivaled that of a hundred flowers before she even entered the palace. Therefore, it is most appropriate for Consort Hu to handle this matter!"

At this moment, Lan Linxue actually stood beside Lan Xiuyuan and nodded, "Father, since Xiuyuan says so, it seems that Consort Hu is just right. Why don't we let Consort Hu handle this matter? It should be quick and proper!"

Lan Shanyang seemed a little hesitant. He glanced at Lan Jiayuan, whose face was full of indignation, and then asked Shu Lingxi, who had been sitting opposite him, "Lingxi, what do you think?"

Shu Lingxi quickly said, "Since Consort Hu has such unique insights into embroidery, why don't we let Consort Hu handle this matter? As for the outside affairs, I'll take care of them!"

Lan Shanyang thought for a moment before nodding and saying to Lan Jiayuan, "Jiayuan, don't let your mother get involved in this matter. However, there will always be things that are lacking in the palace. Linxue and Xiuyuan are both busy right now, so please help your aunt and Consort Hu to get back what's missing. You should also help with other matters in the palace, understand?"

Lan Jiayuan was initially resentful that everyone sided with Consort Hu and that his mother had been neglected, but he was overjoyed that his father had entrusted him with this task. He knelt on one knee and said, "Your subject will certainly live up to your father's expectations!"

Lan Shanyang nodded in satisfaction. "Good! It's decided then. Quan Jing, go and deliver the decree to Consort Hu in a bit. Have her handle this matter entirely. Remember, make sure the palace is bustling with activity. If anything is missing, have her go to Jia Yuan. You'll also lend a hand in the process!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, this old servant understands!"

After arranging this matter, Lan Shanyang felt a bit tired. He waved his hand to the others and said, "You may all leave. I need to rest for a while! Tomorrow will still be a busy day!"

"yes!"

Everyone bowed again to Lan Shanguang, and then slowly withdrew.

After watching these people leave completely, Lan Shanyang gave a cold laugh: "Qin Kou'er, what tricks are you playing behind the scenes now? Now not only Lan Linxue, but also Shu Lingxi and Lan Xiuyuan have been taken down by you. You really are capable!"

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