Bab 424: Chapter 424: First Update on Shangsi Festival (2)_1

"So, what does the Empress Dowager plan to do?"

Old Madame Lady Liu put down her teacup, a trace of worry on her kind, round face.

"Ah, it's a quandary!"

Empress Mo sighed: "I had thought this woman was merely a bewitching beauty and planned to have her attend the Shangsi Festival Feast, where she'd be compared with many noble ladies of the court. This way, Yi'er could distinguish who was the pearl and who was fish-eye. But after Bai Shang Palace's personal encounter with her, I realized she is not only incredibly beautiful, but also carries herself with composure and knows how to conduct herself properly."

"Such a woman, born into a major family clan could greatly benefit Yi'er's cause. I wouldn't object to him marrying her. However, she is merely the daughter of a scholar. How can she match Yi'er's imperial status?"

Lady Liu said: "So, the Empress is unable to restrain her?"