Shaohua is Junqing

The Emperor and Prince Chen came to Shoukang Palace together, which surprised the Empress Dowager.

"Why are the Emperor and Prince Chen here?"

"My mother mentioned to me before that she wanted Princess Shaohua to participate in the selection, and I have discussed it with my uncle."

"How is the result?"

"Empress Dowager, I like Shaohua and don't want him to participate in the selection." Beitang Mo Ran said in an unquestionable tone.

"I only regard Shaohua as my sister and never thought of letting her enter the palace."

"I heard from the Emperor and Prince Chen that neither of them wants Shaohua to participate in the selection."

"Shaohua's identity does not meet the requirements of the selection, and the emperor's uncle likes her, so let's just leave it at that. After the selection is over, I will grant the emperor's uncle and Shaohua a marriage."

"So it seems that I am just wishful thinking. Well, since the prince likes Shaohua, I can't break up the couple. Let's just leave it at that."

"Thank you, mother. Thank you, Queen Mother."

"But I have another idea."

"Mother, please speak."

"The selection has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, and the selections have always been made according to those rules and regulations. There is nothing new. This year, I want to appoint a chief examiner, and the chief examiner will ultimately decide whether the selected beauties can enter the palace." The Queen Mother's idea would be nothing if it happened in the 21st century, but it would be really novel if it happened in ancient times.

"This is really the first time. Does the Queen Mother have a candidate for the examiner in mind?"

"This selection must be fair and just. I feel that no official in the court is suitable. I want Shaohua to be the chief examiner of this selection."

It seems that the Queen Mother does not want Shaohua to completely leave this selection. If she does not participate in the selection, she will be the chief examiner.

The Emperor and Prince Chen looked at each other, and Prince Chen nodded slightly, which was considered tacit approval.

"Since the Queen Mother has this intention, then let's do it this way."

"Okay, I will issue an imperial decree tomorrow."

"Does the Queen Mother have anything else to say?"

"Shaohua's matter has been settled. There is nothing else to do. Your Majesty and Prince Chen, please go back."

"I'm leaving now, my son. I'm leaving now."

The Emperor and Prince Chen left Shoukang Palace.

"No matter what, Shaohua doesn't have to participate in the selection, so the uncle can rest assured. As for letting Shaohua be the chief examiner, the uncle should tell Shaohua about it after he returns, so as not to scare her again when the imperial decree comes down."

"Yes, I won't stay any longer, I will go back home now."

"Well, let's go."

Prince Chen’s Palace, Qiu Shuang Pavilion.

"The emperor is selecting a concubine and letting me be the chief examiner. This is too outrageous." Siyu said in surprise.

“It does sound surprising at first, but it makes sense if you think about it carefully.”

"how do I say this?"

"You are a princess personally appointed by the Queen Mother, and she admires you very much. The Queen Mother and the Emperor entrusted this task to you, which shows that they trust and value you very much. You are not participating in the selection, and you have no connection with anyone in the court, nor with the beauties participating in the selection. They will be able to handle this matter fairly and impartially without favoring any party." Beitang Mo Ran explained.

"So that's how it is." Siyu seemed to understand.

"Taking the above two points into consideration, it is not surprising that this task is entrusted to you."

"The Queen Mother and the Emperor are too good at selecting people. This is clearly an offensive job. There are so many beauties participating in the selection, some of whom are daughters of the rich and powerful in the court. Who should be selected and who should not be selected? I am the one who gets taken advantage of."

"When selecting candidates, we look at their family background, but this is not the only criterion. There are also rules and regulations. You just need to select the right person according to the rules and regulations."

"I've never done anything like this before, and I don't know how to choose."

"Don't worry about that. The palace will send a nanny to explain all the procedures of the selection to you. There will also be someone to guide you throughout the whole process."

"That's good. Otherwise, wouldn't it be ridiculous for me, a person who knows nothing, to be the chief examiner?"

"No one dares to laugh at you."

"Your Majesty, please take me to the palace to see the Emperor."

"What's the matter?"

"The purpose of the talent show is to select people for the emperor. We must know what kind of girls the emperor likes so that we can help him choose well."

"Alright, follow me."