The bright moon hangs high, beckoning him down from his pedestal.

Inside the Jiaofang Palace, Wulan Yun sat on the phoenix throne, with Shen Jingyan beside her, discussing the selection of the imperial consort with great interest:

"Mother, I think Xiao Yu, the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo, is quite good."

"He comes from a distinguished family and is skilled in both literature and martial arts; he is a good match for my daughter."

Wulan Yun nodded with a smile: "Xiao Yu is indeed a good candidate, and your father also values ​​him highly."

Shen Jingyan smiled with satisfaction, but her joy was short-lived as she remembered the fake princess in Qingyi Palace.

If she were to get married and leave the palace, wouldn't Shen Qingruo be able to monopolize the Emperor's favor?

Shen Jingyan took Wu Lanyun's arm, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction: "Mother, I'm about to be engaged, but there's still an outsider living in the palace. It's just awkward to think about."

Wu Lanyun's smile faded slightly, and she patted her hand: "She's no problem for you."

"How is it not a problem?" Shen Jingyan pouted. "She has the title of princess and lives in the palace, which is not legitimate."

"And then there was the last spring banquet, where she almost angered Father Emperor."

When the previous incident was mentioned, Wu Lanyun frowned slightly, and the unpleasant feeling in her heart was stirred up again.

Shen Jingyan observed her expression and, seizing the opportunity, softened her voice:

"Mother, I'm thinking, since I'm going to choose a husband to leave the palace and establish my own household, why don't we take this opportunity to find a suitable match for my younger sister as well?"

"She's not young anymore, and staying in the palace all the time won't do her reputation any good."

Wulan Yun looked at her daughter: "What do you mean?"

"This time, let's choose carefully, pick someone from a respectable family with good character, and marry her off in style." Shen Jingyan blinked, her face full of sincerity for her younger sister's sake.

"In this way, the relationship between Father and her will be preserved, and it will also show that Mother is virtuous and magnanimous, and considers her needs thoroughly."

"Besides, she's left the palace and has her own residence. Isn't that better than staying awkwardly in this palace?"

Wu Lanyun remained silent. Although His Majesty had not investigated the matter deeply last time, she still vividly remembered his displeasure at that moment. She did not want to upset His Majesty again because of Shen Qingruo.

Seeing her hesitation, Shen Jingyan shook her arm and said sweetly, "Mother, please say yes!"

"Last time it was because Sun Hongwen was incompetent. This time we'll choose carefully and pick a good one. Father will definitely have nothing to say."

"Do you really intend to keep her in the palace, constantly in front of Father Emperor, disrupting your time together?"

Wu Lanyun frowned. Although Shen Qingruo rarely left the palace, she was still an outsider. It was indeed not good for her to stay in the palace for too long.

Marrying Shen Qingruo off would solve the problem once and for all; it's indeed a good idea.

Seeing her mother's wavering expression, Shen Jingyan sneered inwardly: As long as Shen Qingruo is taken out of the palace and out of Father Emperor's sight, a helpless orphan girl will be at his mercy.

Then she can vent her anger however she wants!

"Mother, please grant your daughter's request!" she continued to plead.

Ultimately, Wulan Yun couldn't resist her daughter's persistent nagging, nor could she resist her own selfish desires. She sighed softly.

"Well, you have a point. It's really not appropriate to keep her in the palace all the time."

Shen Jingyan threw herself into Wulan Yun's arms: "Mother is the best."

Wu Lanyun hugged her daughter and shook her head affectionately. She was thinking to herself that this time she must choose a foolproof person who could not only get rid of Shen Qingruo smoothly, but also prevent others from criticizing her.

She also longed to spend some time alone with His Majesty.