Shaohua is Junqing

Ever since Yin Jiafu mentioned to the Queen Mother that she wanted Shaohua to participate in the talent show, the Queen Mother has been thinking about it.

Baohe Hall.

"Why did the Queen Mother come here in person? If there is something, please send someone to tell me and I will go there."

"Regarding the selection of the imperial concubines, I would like to discuss it with the emperor again."

"Mother, please speak."

"I have thought about it carefully. Shaohua is of the same age and is unmarried. I like her very much, so I want her to participate in the selection. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

The Queen Mother's words really shocked the Emperor. He had never thought of letting Shaohua participate in the beauty pageant. He had long known that his uncle, Prince Chen, liked Shaohua, and he only treated her as a sister and a friend. He had never had any romantic relationship with her. How could he let Shaohua participate in the beauty pageant?

"I know that my mother likes Shaohua, but she is not the daughter of an official in the court, and her identity and origin are unclear. Letting her participate in the selection must be done with caution."

"That's true, but I heard that the emperor also likes Shaohua, so her identity is not a problem."

"I know about this matter. Let me think about it carefully."

"Okay, I won't disturb the emperor from doing his official business."

"Farewell to my mother."

After the Queen Mother left, "Eunuch Zhou."

"The old slave is here."

"Urgently summon Prince Chen to the palace."

"Yes."

Soon, Prince Chen arrived at Baohe Hall.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

"Uncle, you don't have to be so polite. Not long ago, the Queen Mother came to me and said that she wanted Shaohua to participate in the selection."

"What?" The folding fan in Beitang Mo Ran's hand closed with a "snap".

"I was also shocked when I heard that."

"I will never let her participate in the talent show."

"I know that the emperor's uncle likes Shaohua, so I urgently summoned him to discuss how to solve the problem."

"Only unmarried women can participate in the draft. If Shaohua is already betrothed, she doesn't need to participate."

"If it were in the past, this method would still work, but this year's selection edict clearly states that from the date of the edict, unmarried women cannot get married again, and must wait until the selection is over before getting married. So even if I grant marriage to the emperor's uncle and Shaohua now, it won't work."

"Why did the Queen Mother suddenly think of letting her participate in the selection? Although she is a princess, it was granted by the Queen Mother. Her status does not match her at all."

"I don't understand either."

"How did the Emperor respond to the Queen Mother?"

"I didn't directly refuse, nor did I agree. I just said that this matter needs careful consideration."

"That is to say, the Queen Mother doesn't necessarily want her to participate in the selection, or to enter the palace. There is still room for maneuver."

"What does the emperor want to do?"

"As long as the emperor does not choose her and lets her fail in the selection, the emperor can grant a marriage between me and Shaohua after the selection."

The emperor felt helpless after hearing what Prince Chen said. He shook his head and said, "Although this is a beauty contest for me, I can't participate from beginning to end. There are special people in charge. I only give the final rank and status to those who are chosen. How can I let Shaohua fail?"

"Once the finalists are decided, the list will definitely be presented to the emperor for review. The emperor will also look at the people. At that time, the emperor only needs to point out a few mistakes or shortcomings of Shaohua and kick her off the list."

"Is the uncle going crazy? Isn't he afraid of ruining Shaohua's reputation by doing this? Shaohua is a good girl with a clean conscience. How can she survive in the future if she is accused of these foul words? Even if she becomes the uncle's princess in the future, will the uncle have the heart to let people talk about her behind her back? Will Shaohua be happy?"

Concern leads to confusion! The person in charge is confused! Beitang Mo Ran was stunned by the sudden talent show and even had some wild thoughts. Obviously, the one who was more sober at this moment was the emperor who stayed out of the matter.

"I am too impatient." Beitang Mo Ran held the fan tightly in both hands, and his usual calmness was replaced by anxiety and panic.

"I can understand the emperor's uncle's feelings. He also doesn't want Shaohua to be trapped in this deep palace."

"But is there any other way?"

"I think it would be better to be honest with the Queen Mother. My uncle will go and tell her that you like Princess Shaohua and don't want her to participate in the selection. I will also tell my mother that I only regard Shaohua as my sister and don't want her to enter the palace. In this way, the Queen Mother may no longer insist. Besides, her identity does not meet the selection criteria."

"This is the only way now. I will go to see the Queen Mother now."

"Okay, I'll go with my uncle."