May this scumbag husband, who favored his concubine over his wife, rest in peace.

After all, Lu Chengyuan was able to sit comfortably in his current position as the Commander of the Embroidered Robes, which may be partly due to his outstanding abilities, but on the other hand, and most importantly, it was not because the emperor was willing!

He can only secure his position if the emperor is willing!

The Prince of Jin paused in his steps.

"Then let's forget it?!"

The Prince of Jin was not satisfied.

His mother was the Empress! Yet, because of two families' officials, he was scolded by the Empress Dowager!

Even if the Empress could swallow this insult, he, as her son, could not!

Princess Jin sighed, then patiently said, "Your Highness, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is loyal to Commander Lu. We should consider this matter carefully."

After a pause, Princess Jin continued, "Perhaps when His Highness is named Crown Prince, the Wen and Lu families will have to come to apologize to Your Highness without His Highness having to make any effort."

"To appoint a crown prince... is easier said than done!" The Prince of Jin's anger intensified.

I really don't know what the emperor was thinking.

With such noble birth, being the eldest son and legitimate heir, he would have been made crown prince from the moment he was born in the previous dynasty!

Princess Jin was afraid that if she continued to speak, Prince Jin would curse the emperor as well, so she had no choice but to keep quiet and wait for Prince Jin to calm down before she could comfort him.

At the same time, news of the Princess of Jin sending a concubine to the Prince of Wei's residence also reached the Prince of Wei's residence.

Princess Wei laughed so hard she almost cried.

What good is it for Lady Sun to be so shrewd if she marries a fool?

They actually came up with such a way to make things difficult for that couple.

Now that's great. She doesn't even need to use any more tricks; the Wen and Lu families will keep their distance from Prince Jin.

This is truly a case of being at home when good fortune comes unexpectedly!

-

Just as one wave of trouble was subsiding in the capital, another arose. While everyone was still busy laughing at the foolish move made by the Prince of Jin and his wife, news spread that the Prince of Qin was going to choose a princess.

The Prince of Qin was the fourth son of the Emperor, and with Consort De as his backer, he was also a favorite to seize the throne. Therefore, as soon as this news came out, it immediately stirred up a huge wave in the capital.

In terms of prestige, who in the capital can be more noble than a prince?

Moreover, if this person were to prove himself even slightly, he might become the emperor someday!

That Princess Qin might become the Empress in the future!

Consort De even announced that she would hold a flower-viewing banquet in the spring and invite all the high-ranking families in the capital.

Everyone knew perfectly well that this so-called flower-viewing banquet was actually the King of Qin's matchmaking banquet!

With spring drawing to a close, everyone kept a low profile, but secretly they all began to get busy.

When making clothes and jewelry, everything had to be the most exquisite, unique, and flattering, so that the King of Qin would notice her at first glance.

Besides, another place that shouldn't have been involved also became lively—

Female students.

Just as Lady Yan saw one lady off, another arrived.

"Lord Yan, you must have heard about the Prince of Qin's recent selection of consorts," Madam Li said, her tone quick and impulsive. "You said earlier that female officials would come to the girls' school to teach, but it's been so long, and there's still no news."

Lady Yan had been busy all morning and hadn't even had a sip of water. Her voice was hoarse: "Madam, palace ladies-in-waiting aren't something you can just invite whenever you want. It always takes some time."

Madam Li sneered, "Invite? Lord Yan, are you trying to fool me? This girls' school was established by the Empress Dowager. When the Empress Dowager orders female officials to come out and teach, who would dare not come? It's just a matter of the Empress Dowager's word. What time do you need?"

Lady Yan sighed: "To be honest, Madam, the Empress Dowager's mind has indeed changed recently. However, please be patient, Madam. I believe the Empress Dowager will make arrangements soon."

"Calm down?" Madam Li sneered again. "The Prince of Qin is about to choose a consort, how can I be calm? Lord Yan, don't forget why we gave you so much silver!"