Shaohua is Junqing

Imperial Palace, Baohe Hall.

"The emperor's uncle and the princess came to see me together. What's the matter?"

"I'm here for the emperor's beauty contest." Siyu said.

"Is the princess in trouble?"

"Thanks to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager for trusting me with this mission. I will do my best to complete it. But before that, I have something to ask the Emperor."

"What's the matter?"

"I want to know what kind of girls the emperor likes, so that I can help the emperor choose a few girls he likes to be his concubines."

"The princess's style of doing things is indeed different from that of ordinary people. In the past, the selection of candidates was based on established rules and regulations. No one ever asked the emperor what kind of person he liked and chose according to his wishes."

"The emperor has also said that this has always been the case. Although the emperor is the ruler of a country, I have always regarded the emperor as a friend. This time, I am the chief examiner, so I want to select a few people that the emperor likes. This way, the emperor will be happy, and this selection will not only be for enriching the harem, but also for the stability of the country."

"My princess is indeed a person with strange ideas. But since you asked me this out of the blue, I don't know what to say. Since I was a child, the only women I have come into contact with are my mother and the few palace maids who serve me personally. There is no one else. I don't know what kind of girl I like."

"There is always a general direction, such as gentle and cute, lively and cheerful, or a little spoiled."

After hearing Siyu's words, the emperor fell into deep thought.

In the carriage, Beitang Mo Ran and Si Yu were on their way back to Prince Chen’s Mansion.

"The emperor likes girls who are gentle, but not always so indifferent. Sometimes they need to be lively and cute. It seems that the emperor likes girls with all-round qualities."

"Very similar to you." Beitang Mo Ran said suddenly.

"Like what about me?" Siyu asked puzzledly.

"You are gentle, lively, and very cute." Beitang Mo Ran said lightly, as if he was talking about something very ordinary.

"Don't laugh at me, my lord. How am I gentle? How am I cute?"

"In my eyes, you are the best." Beitang Mo Ran whispered. Si Yu was thinking about how to help the emperor select the beauties, so she didn't hear what he said.

Prince Chen’s Mansion, main hall.

"In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Empress Dowager decrees: The Emperor has appointed a chief examiner for the selection of concubines. Princess Shaohua is gentle, respectful, and frugal, and has both moral integrity and talent. She is specially appointed to this position. I hope that she will uphold the principles of fairness and justice and complete this selection smoothly and successfully. I decree this."

"Your servant Shaohua accepts your order."

"Eunuch Sun, please come here and have some tea." The servant led Eunuch Sun away.

"The imperial decree has been issued so formally that we have no choice but to do it."

Beitang Mo Ran smiled slightly and touched her head.

Yin Jiafu did not receive the news that Siyu would participate in the talent show. Instead, she received an imperial decree that let Siyu serve as the chief examiner of the talent show. This really made her jaw drop.

"Who exactly is this Shao Hua? She can actually influence the Queen Mother's thoughts, and Prince Chen also looks at her differently."

"Miss, it is a foregone conclusion that Princess Shaohua will not participate in the selection, but Miss must participate. What should I do?"

"Why are you panicking?" Yin Jiafu scolded, "The selection has always been the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites. My father is the Minister of Rites. I just need to tell my father and ask him to find a way to remove me from the selection list."

"That's what the lady said."

"Come on, follow me to my father's study."

The two came to Minister Yin's study.

"father."

"Fuer is here."

"Dad, I don't want to participate in the draft. Can you think of a way to remove me from the draft list?"

"Father understands what you are thinking. The selection of concubines is the responsibility of lower-level officials in the Ministry of Rites, not your father. In the past, father could still rely on his position as a minister to make a suggestion, but now is different. The Queen Mother has appointed a chief examiner, and the selection decree is much stricter than before. Father cannot interfere. If he is found to have abused his power for personal gain, he will be severely punished."

"Dad, does that mean I have to participate in the draft?"

"Yes, according to the rules, you must participate."

"I understand. I will not disturb you from doing your work. I am leaving now."