"I'm not on the selection list?" Chu Qianli jolted awake immediately upon hearing this.
"Yes, the message from the big brother says your name isn't on the list, Miss."
Fu Ning was also baffled.
Her portrait was sent off along with Chu Huaiyu's, and to prevent any foul play, Fu Ning even followed the eunuch all the way.
She didn't return until after he entered the Imperial Palace.
Such caution was due to fears that those from the Duke Residence might tamper with it.
The portrait had made it into the Imperial Palace, so why wasn't she listed in the first round of selections, while Chu Huaiyu was?
"Who is in charge after these portraits were submitted?"
While she tidied herself up, washed her face, and changed clothes, Chu Qianli asked.
Fu Ning thought for a moment before replying, "The Empress is the head of the six palaces, so matters like the Prince choosing a Princess would presumably be handled by her."