Lan Xi hurriedly handed a cup of water to the Empress: "Mother, don't worry, perhaps the Emperor has been delayed by something. Please have a cup of tea first."
The Empress Dowager didn't even glance at the teacup the Empress handed her, and her expression darkened further.
"Why hasn't the Emperor arrived yet? Such a momentous matter, and the Emperor is already late. Go and summon the Emperor to me." The Empress Dowager's face was gloomy: "He's becoming more and more unruly."
"Mother, please don't be angry. It's all my fault for being so talkative. Perhaps the Emperor was delayed by something at Consort Shu's place," the Empress said gently.
"Consort Shu?" The Empress Dowager repeated coldly, "What? Is Consort Shu worried that her position will be in jeopardy after the young ladies enter the palace today? She deliberately blocked the Emperor from coming over. How foolish."
"Mother, please don't give birth. Your daughter-in-law will send someone to inform her again."
The empress had not finished speaking.
When Emperor Yuanwu brought Mu Qianqian to the main hall.
"Your Majesty, on such an important day, you..."
The Empress Dowager's words of reproach were barely on her lips when she saw the soft, adorable little bundle in Emperor Yuanwu's arms. Her somber expression instantly softened: "Qianqian is here too. Come, let Grandmother hold you."
Mu Qianqian smiled and made two "ah ah" sounds at the Empress Dowager, then opened her arms.
The Empress Dowager's expression softened slightly: "Oh dear, why has our little princess come over as well? Is she here to see if there are any pretty young ladies to be chosen for the imperial concubines?"
Mu Qianqian blinked her bright, watery eyes at the Empress Dowager, seemingly in response.
Her adorable appearance almost melted the Empress Dowager's heart.
The Empress Dowager couldn't help but pinch her cheek: "Your Majesty, look how adorable the Seventh Princess is! After the new concubines enter the palace, don't be busy with state affairs all day long. Have more princes and princesses with the new concubines. The harem will become more lively and interesting."
"Your subject will humbly follow Your Majesty's teachings," Emperor Yuanwu replied.
The Queen pursed her lips deeply, her hands clenched into fists at her sides.
She was truly puzzled.
What exactly is it about Mu Qianqian that makes her so charming?
A child who couldn't even speak properly managed to charm the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.
Consort Shu's ability to teach children is truly extraordinary.
As Wu Jixiang finished reading the imperial edict.
The young women were divided into groups of five and came to the front of the palace to greet the emperor.
None of the three batches were to Emperor Yuanwu's satisfaction.
The Empress Dowager's face darkened completely.
On the contrary, the Empress seemed to be in a good mood and even took the initiative to comfort the Empress Dowager: "Mother, this is just the beginning, please don't be in a hurry."
The Empress Dowager sighed silently: "The Emperor is too picky. All these candidates are excellent, how come he has his eye on just one of them?"
"Mother, don't worry. There are still many other candidates. The Emperor will surely find one he likes," the Empress comforted her.
Emperor Yuanwu stared at the young ladies-in-waiting below the throne, then shook his head with a solemn expression.
At this moment, Mu Qianqian even felt a little sorry for Emperor Yuanwu.
She thought that all the contestants who came to the talent show were fair-skinned, beautiful, and had long legs.
Why do they all look like Ru Hua?
Let alone getting Emperor Yuanwu to have sex with them.
I'm afraid even a glance at it in the middle of the night would give you nightmares.
The eunuch standing to one side, reading out the names of the selected women, glanced at Wu Jixiang.
Wu Jixiang nodded at him with a helpless expression.
"Xia Siqi, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor, is seventeen years old."
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