The Queen Mother watched Prime Minister Huo leave and sighed deeply, "Brother keeps using the excuse of helping us mother and son back then to want more. His greed is unstoppable. If he angers the Emperor, I won't be able to protect him."

The nanny quickly comforted her, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Prime Minister Huo has been an official for many years and should know what is important. The Huo family is already the most distinguished family in the entire capital. He should be content."

"Even though he helped the Queen Mother and the Emperor gain their current status, the Huo family has also enjoyed this honor for many years."

"So, for so many years, I have tried my best to protect the honor of the Huo family, let his daughter become the queen, and let his grandson become the crown prince, but he is still not satisfied. Then I am really powerless to do anything."

"Even the royal family cannot overstep their bounds. If the emperor gets angry, millions will be killed, which will bring disaster to the Huo family."

"The Queen Mother is absolutely right."

"Mammy, send someone to monitor my brother's every move to prevent him from making any mistakes."

"Old slave, I obey."

Prime Minister Huo returned to his residence, furious, and roared, "Now she sits on the throne of the Queen Mother and turns her back on me, warning me about the rules of rulership and subjection. If it weren't for me, would she be where she is today?"

His face was livid and his eyes were gleaming with anger.

"Master, please calm down. The Queen Mother is now the most noble woman in the entire Great Qi. If she really doesn't want to make the decision for Xier, then forget it. Our Xier is beautiful, so why should she be worried about not being able to find a good man?"

Prime Minister Huo roared, "I don't want to see her destroy the bridge after crossing it, you know that?"

"When she was still a concubine, it was me, her brother, who gradually interceded for her and her son with the late emperor and the ministers, which led to her becoming the empress dowager today."

"Master, since she doesn't care about the relationship between brother and sister, forget it. Doesn't that mean our Xier can't marry anyone other than Prince Mu?"

"Tomorrow I will help Xier choose the best husband among the noble men in the capital."

"I can't take this breath."

"Even if you can't swallow it, you have to swallow it. This is the way of ruler and subject."

"Call Jing'er and Shuang'er over."

"Why did you call them over?"

"The Crown Prince is already fifteen years old. After the New Year, it will be time for him to choose a wife."

"I train them carefully on a daily basis so that they can become the Crown Princess and the future Queen one day. The position of Crown Princess must be born to a daughter of my Huo family."

After hearing this, Mrs. Huo's eyes flashed with worry: "But Master, will this displease the Emperor and the Queen Mother? After all, the Queen Mother has warned you that if you anger the Emperor, the consequences will be something our Huo family cannot afford."

Prime Minister Huo, however, was unconcerned and confidently stated, "As long as our Jing'er and Shuang'er are outstanding enough, coupled with my influence in the court and the Empress's support, the position of Crown Princess will definitely belong to my Huo family."

"Even if the Emperor is powerful, he wouldn't dare to do anything to me. After all, I'm from the Empress Dowager and the Empress's mother's family. If he dares to do such a cruel thing to me, he will lose the support of the people."

"master……"

Before Mrs. Huo could finish her words, Prime Minister Huo interrupted her, "Stop talking, I know the seriousness of the matter."

"Someone come..."

The housekeeper came over and asked, "Master, what do you want?"

"Send a message to the Queen, asking her to bring Jing'er and Shuang'er into the palace and let them interact more with the Crown Prince. The most important thing is that the Crown Prince likes them."

"Yes."

At this time, two girls about thirteen or fourteen years old came over. They were both wearing long brocade skirts, and their figures were graceful, like willows swaying in the wind.

They have beautiful faces, skin as white as snow, eyebrows as dark as distant ink, eyes as clear as autumn water, lips like cherries, and the corners of their mouths slightly raised, with a sweet smile.

Her hair falls behind her like a waterfall and is gently tied up with a ribbon, making her look more fresh and refined.

"The granddaughter has seen her grandfather and her grandmother."

The sound is clear and pleasant, like a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

They bent their knees slightly and saluted, their manners graceful and elegant, showing the demeanor of ladies from noble families.

Prime Minister Huo and his wife looked at the two girls, their eyes full of love and relief.

"Jing'er and Shuang'er, you're here. Come and let grandma see you. You've grown a lot taller."

Prime Minister Huo also smiled and said, "My granddaughter must be the most outstanding girl in the entire capital."

"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, for the compliments."

"You are the sweethearts of your grandfather and me, and the future of our Huo family."

Prime Minister Huo looked at them with a firm gaze and said, "Jing'er, Shuang'er, you are the hope of the Huo family and the pride of grandfather. Your brother, the crown prince, will soon choose a concubine. Grandfather will send you to the palace to become the crown princess and the future queen."

The two sisters looked at each other, knowing that this matter was of great importance, but also understanding their grandfather's determination.

"The granddaughter is entirely at the grandfather's mercy."

"Don't worry about entering the palace. Your aunt will definitely help you win the position of Crown Princess."

"The granddaughter follows the grandfather's teachings."

When Huo Xi learned that her father had gone to see the Queen Mother, she couldn't wait to know the result.

She hurried to her parents' main courtyard with her servants and bowed as soon as she entered, saying, "My daughter greets you, parents."

Prime Minister Huo saw his daughter's anxious look and understood what she was thinking. Although he couldn't bear to tell her the result, she would know it sooner or later, and a short pain is worse than a long one.

Huo Xi asked anxiously: "Dad, what did my aunt say?"

"Xi'er, your aunt has refused, but she will help you choose the best man among the nobles in the capital to be your husband. Are you willing?"

When Huo Xi heard that she couldn't marry her beloved cousin, tears welled up in her eyes and she roared, "I don't want to. I would rather die than marry anyone else."

"I've liked him for so many years, it's become a habit. If I can't marry my cousin, I might as well die."

Her voice was full of despair and helplessness, which made people feel pity.

"Nonsense! Prince Mu won't marry you, so even if you die, it will be in vain. Listen to your mother's arrangements and don't make trouble. Otherwise, Dad will lock you in the room and not let you out."

"Dad, tell me the truth, does my cousin have someone he likes outside?"

"I do not know."

Huo Xi returned to her room sadly and lay on the bed crying for a long time. After she calmed down, she felt more and more that Shangguan Yunting had someone he liked.

"Xiao Ru, send someone to check if my cousin has a favorite woman outside, otherwise he wouldn't be so heartless."

The servant was worried: "What if King Mu finds out?"

"Even if you know, what can you do to me?"

"I will send someone to check right away."

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