On August 25th, Hua Qingcheng got up very early.

As Prime Minister, Situ Luoyun was the chief civil official; and as General Feng Cailan, he was also the chief military officer. Both of them were high-ranking officials of the imperial court and were required to attend the morning court. Therefore, the time Hua Qingcheng sent to the General's residence was also scheduled for the 9th hour.

Yesterday, Hua Qingcheng went to the Prime Minister's Mansion wearing a ladylike outfit, and her every move exuded an elegant and graceful temperament. But today, Hua Qingcheng wore a red and black outfit, which was both cool and smart.

She wore a bright red, cross-necked top embroidered with auspicious clouds, with cuffs that were tight, giving her a neat and clean look. She wore a dark, horse-faced skirt with auspicious clouds, tied around her waist with a bright red, embroidered brocade ribbon that matched the top.

Hua Qingcheng was now about 170cm tall, her figure visually elongated by her well-fitting attire. Her cascading black hair was tied up high and secured with a red headband, giving her a heroic and spirited demeanor.

"Master, I'm ready."

After Hua Qingcheng had breakfast, Dan Zuo, who had gone to hire a carriage, came to her room to report.

"Zuo, let's go."

Hua Qingcheng and her companions were staying at the Binyue Inn in the city, and the General's Mansion was located east of the city, so it would take about half an hour to get there by carriage. At 2:45 PM, Hua Qingcheng and Shan Zuo boarded the carriage bound for the General's Mansion.

"If you have the documents, please submit your report. If you don't, please leave the court!"

As the sound of the ceremony from the Imperial Household Department rang out, the morning court session at the Laifeng Kingdom's palace was nearing its end.

Nalan Yunzhi sat high up on the golden throne, his eyes scanning the civil and military officials below, especially Situ Luoyun and Feng Cailan in the front row.

"I have a report to make!"

General Ouyang Yiqun, holding a jade tablet, stepped out from the military officer team on the right, walked to the center of the Golden Palace, and bowed to the emperor.

"Your Majesty has ruled the country for many years, and the foundation of the court is solid. However, since the passing of Empress Feng, the position of Empress has remained vacant, leaving the harem without a leader for sixteen years. I believe that Your Majesty Ouyang Yuming is well-educated, gentle, respectful, and frugal. He has made great contributions to the education of the eldest princess and has temporarily supervised the harem for many years. He should be canonized as Empress."

"The eldest princess, Nalan Junxue, has been blessed with the emperor's grace. Under the guidance of the emperor, she has made great progress in her studies and is proficient in both civil and military strategies. She is indeed the best candidate for the crown princess." After Ouyang Yiqun finished speaking, he bowed again and stood proudly in the center of the Golden Throne Hall.

"What do you think of this, my dear ministers?"

Sitting on the golden throne, Nalan Yunzhi looked down at the ministers below and watched their reactions.

"I believe that the Second Princess Nalan Wansheng has a kind nature, is extremely good and filial, and is proficient in both civil and military affairs. She is a great talent and the perfect candidate for the Crown Princess. Her father, Gu Guijun, is virtuous and kind, a refined and thoughtful man, and is a father who serves as a role model for the whole world." Gu Luzhu, the censor of the Censorate, also held a tablet in his hand and stepped out from the line of civil servants on the left, bowing to the emperor and making a report.

"I think that Lord Situ is more like a father who guides the world, and the Third Princess Nalan Qiudi is knowledgeable and talented, and has the demeanor of a princess." Pingxi King Xiahou Jing also spoke at the right time to speak for Situ Mingting and the Third Princess.

"I think that Xiao Shujun is dignified and kind-hearted, and has the virtue and appearance of a father who is a role model for the whole world. The fifth princess, Nalan Yingping, is talented and well-educated, and has great talent. She can be canonized as the crown princess." Xiao Qingchuan's sister, General Xiao Qianqing, also stepped out from the military officer team, holding a tablet, bowed to the emperor and gave advice.

"I have a different opinion. I think that Qin Xianjun is not only stunningly beautiful but also intelligent and smart, and is the best candidate for the queen. The Sixth Princess Nalan Fengyue is quick-witted and outstanding, and is worthy of being the Crown Princess." Qin Niantang's sister, the Minister of Works Qin Huaiyu, was not to be outdone. She stepped out from the ranks of civil servants to make her brother and niece more visible.

"It's a joke. Choosing a queen is not about choosing a concubine who treats people with beauty. Naturally, moral character should be valued more. Emperor Ouyang had a very close relationship with Queen Feng. He has some of Queen Feng's moral examples and is a fatherly role model to the world. He is indeed the best candidate for queen." General Ouyang Yiqun also worked at full speed and directly confronted the Minister of Works Qin Huaiyu on behalf of his brother and niece.

"I agree with the Cavalry General's advice. Lord Ouyang and the eldest princess are more suitable to be canonized as Empress and Princess Consort."

"I believe that General Pingxi is right. Lord Situ and the Third Princess are the perfect candidates for Empress and Crown Princess."

"I believe that Gu Guijun and the Second Princess are more suitable to be canonized as Empress and Crown Princess."

"I think both Lord Qin Xian and the Sixth Princess are great talents."

"Obviously Xiao Shujun and the Fifth Princess are more suitable."

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Not only the fathers of the various concubines in the harem, but even the officials of the same faction spoke out for their respective supporters. Only Prime Minister Situ Luoyun and General Feng Cailan remained silent, standing at the head of the ranks of civil and military officials, unmoved.

"Lord Situ, what do you think about this?"

Seeing that the ministers below were arguing fiercely over the issue of establishing a queen and enthroning a princess, Nalan Yunzhi glanced at Situ Luoyun, who was pretending to be asleep with her eyes closed, and directly called her name.

"Your Majesty, I believe that although Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, he is also the head of a family. Who will be the legal husband and who will inherit the family business are Your Majesty's family affairs. It is Your Majesty's holy decision. I dare not speak rashly." Situ Luoyun, holding a jade sceptre, also bowed and answered slowly.

Seeing that this old fox said a lot but just went around in circles and said nothing, Nalan Yunzhi turned his gaze to General Feng Cailan again.

"My dear Feng, you are my aunt. Who do you think is more suitable to be the queen or the princess?" Nalan Yunzhi looked at Feng Cailan meaningfully.

"Your Majesty, although I am related to you by marriage, the ruler is the leader of his subjects. I am first and foremost your subject, and only secondarily your sister-in-law. Regarding the appointment of a queen and the enthronement of a princess, the matter should naturally be decided by your majesty."

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