Zong Zheng Xiaoting just lazily leaned back in his chair, picked up a piece of dessert, and nodded slowly, "What Princess Yunluo said is not a bad idea, but didn't the Queen Mother mean that it can't be publicized? If we follow the princess's words, wouldn't you and I both be disobeying the imperial decree?"

The voice was slow and lazy, and the expression on his face seemed to be one of serious thought and a little distressed.

Looking at her, Gong Yunfei was a little uncertain. Was this Zong Zheng Xiaoting too smart or too cautious? Gong Yunfei looked at Zong Zheng Xiaoting with a gentle smile on her face, but the haze flashing in her eyes was a little fierce. Whether he was smart or cautious, for her, this Zong Zheng Xiaoting could no longer be kept.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting, who seemed distressed, was just eating snacks in small bites, frowning, and looked harmless and innocent. In Gong Yunluo's eyes, it was just her timid reaction.

Gong Yunluo smiled and said, "If this is the case, Yunluo really has no other options. Hey, the Queen Mother has really given me such a big problem. She said she would help me choose the right person, but I don't even know how to recruit talented women. What should I do?"

Gong Yunluo had a look of distress on his face, but his words were flawless.

Zongzheng Xiaoting laughed secretly in his heart. Gong Yunluo was indeed easy to use. With Gong Yunfei's teaching, her speaking skills had also improved a lot! If it weren't for Gong Yunfei's instigation, according to Gong Yunluo's temper and personality, it would be impossible for her to speak so flawlessly. After all, once these words came out, she completely shirked her own responsibilities. In other words, it meant that Gong Yunluo only came to assist in the selection of concubines. The rest was just a good-hearted help, and she had already thought of all the ways she could think of.

It’s a pity that Zong Zheng Xiaoting had no intention of plotting against others.

"Alas..." Zong Zheng Xiaoting sighed, "It's all your fault."

After these words came out, Gong Yunluo and Gong Yunfei really focused all their attention on what Zongzheng Xiaoting said next. She looked annoyed, put her hand on Ningshuang's, and slowly stood up. "It's not your fault, it's all my fault for trusting you too much. Last night, when you sent me back to the palace, you told me in no uncertain terms that I could rest assured. I shouldn't have ignored your advice. Now, I have to waste countless days again."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting sighed at Ning Shuang and gave her a hint. Ning Shuang then wisely continued her words, "Princess, I was just thinking of taking precautions, but I didn't expect that the worst-case scenario would actually happen. Actually, it's not your fault, Princess. You must have believed what the prince said!"

Gong Yunluo couldn't sit still any longer. "The princess said she wanted to blame Brother Xunxiao. Why?"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting heard this, turned his head to look at Gong Yunluo, and then a long sigh came out of his mouth, "Actually, I am worried today because I talked with the prince too late last night, which delayed the two princesses. Last night, I was also very worried, not knowing what to do, and I still didn't know much about the customs and people of Yunguang Country, so I was always entangled. But the prince was so confident that he kept saying that with Princess Yunluo here, we can rest assured. He said it so decisively. I thought that maybe the Queen Mother wanted the princess to help for this reason, and the prince was so convinced that I went to bed at ease. I didn't expect..."

Brother Xunxiao has unquestionable faith in me? Gong Yunluo's heart moved slightly. Yes, last night, I told Brother Xunxiao that I would not give the Queen Mother and Brother the chance. Before, I had always saved Brother Xunxiao from dire straits. Brother Xunxiao comforted Zongzheng Xiaoting because he believed in me, right? The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't get used to Zongzheng Xiaoting's complaints about Situ Xunxiao.

Just as Zongzheng Xiaoting was mumbling to himself, blaming Situ Xunxiao, Gong Yunluo blurted out hastily, "Or, there is another way!"

As soon as he said this, Zong Zheng Xiaoting knew that Gong Yunluo had already fallen into his trap, but...

She smiled and turned around, and her eyes happened to pass by Gong Yunfei beside her. As expected, she detected a subtle expression on her gentle smile. In that barely visible smile, the left corner of her mouth slightly raised an arc, which was an expression of contempt and disdain! It seems that not only is everything under her control, but it is also within Gong Yunfei's expectations.

Following Gong Yunluo's next words, Zong Zheng Xiaoting became more certain that even the unexpected event of Gong Yunluo's initiative to offer a strategy was within Gong Yunfei's consideration.

"Is there any other solution?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting followed suit and asked.

Seeing Zongzheng Xiaoting's expectant look, Gong Yunluo raised his face proudly, "Perhaps there is another way, that is, to choose the painter in your name."

Zong Zheng Xiaoting pretended to be puzzled and blinked his eyes, "In my name? Will it work?"

Zong Zheng Xiaoting did not miss the mocking smile on Gong Yunfei's face when he said this. It seemed that Gong Yunfei thought that he had caught the fish, so he would see what she wanted to do. After all, enemies in the open were much easier to deal with than those in the dark.

"Everyone in Yunguang Kingdom knows about the princess's marriage. And it's only a matter of time before the princess moves into the palace and gets married. If the princess says she wants to choose a female painter, I'm sure there will be many talented women who would be interested. Moreover, since the candidate has to be a poor person, if the remuneration is high, it will surely attract them." Gong Yunluo explained everything to Zongzheng Xiaoting in a clear and orderly manner.

Zong Zheng Xiaoting nodded in agreement. "Princess, your idea is very good. Why didn't I think of it?"

Gong Yunluo, who had been recognized by Zong Zheng Xiaoting, naturally showed a proud look on his face. Gong Yunfei was also naturally a little proud. However, following Zong Zheng Xiaoting's next words, the expressions of the two of them changed instantly.

"Yes, Princess Yunluo's suggestion is indeed good." Zong Zheng Xiaoting sat down and said to Qingqing, "Qingqing, you and Ningshuang should follow Princess Yunluo's idea and post a notice saying that I am interested in recruiting female painters. If there is a suitable candidate who can become good sisters with me, I am willing to choose a concubine myself."

"Yes!" Qingqing replied quickly.

"Remember, don't explain it too clearly. After all, if there is really a good person, I will not only choose a concubine for the emperor, but also a concubine for the prince!" Zong Zheng Xiaoting instructed solemnly.