The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 957 - 951 The Right Person in Mind

Madam Lin said, "Copying books is what she fears most. This is already the severest punishment. Otherwise, what do you propose we do, nanny?"

"I say? If you ask me, she also deserves to be beaten with twenty strokes at least."

Madam Lin snorted, "Do you think I’m the only master around here, giving her twenty strokes? She isn’t just any servant who can be beaten casually. It’s just a matter of her leaving the estate. If we beat her for that reason, the old lady would flay me alive. Are you trying to replace me with another Madam Lin?"

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Ever since Old Madam Lin found out that Gu Youyou had signed up for the selection of the eldest prince’s consort, she was so pleased she couldn’t contain her joy.

She said, "I was always worried that Youyou would never marry off, but now, thank goodness. Right, Xingyi, did she go of her own accord?"

"Mother, of course, she went on her own. Youyou’s temperament is just like my eldest sister’s used to be; no one else can decide for her. If she doesn’t want to go, even if tied up with a rope, she won’t budge."

"Ah, that’s good. As long as she’s willing, that’s fine. Ayuan, Youyou is going to compete to become the prince’s consort, you must fully support her."

Madam Lin was quite worried, yet she still smiled and replied, "Yes, Mother."

With Old Madam Lin’s support, Gu Youyou’s confinement finally came to an end.

The Empress, on the other hand, was very disappointed in Madam Lin. When Nanny Li left, she took Madam Lin’s favor, recounting the events truthfully to the Empress and did not forget to put in a few good words for Madam Lin.

"Empress Madam, that Gu Youyou is quite cunning. I don’t think it’s that Madam Lin is unwilling to help us, but rather that Madam Lin is simply no match for her. Her name has already passed the initial selection. For what follows, we’ll need to handle it ourselves to feel assured."

The Empress glanced at Nanny Li indifferently, saying, "Then do you have any good suggestions?"

Nanny Li pondered for a moment, then whispered into the Empress’s ear, "Does Your Majesty have a suitable candidate in mind for the prince’s consort?"

A flicker passed through the Empress’s eyes as she responded, "If Gu Youyou were on our side, she would indeed be a good choice, but unfortunately, she’s too rebellious, a difficult person to control. Besides her, there’s the Zhang Residence’s Second Miss who just turned fifteen this year.

Zhang Family’s eldest miss was a candidate for Jinwu Consort, but I chose Qianqing as the primary consort to win over Lin Xingyi, which made Madam Zhang quite unhappy as the most honorable eldest daughter became a mere consort.

If this time we could help the Second Miss get selected, it would also be an opportunity to ease the relationship with Madam Zhang."

Nanny Li suddenly sneered mischievously, saying, "Empress Madam, the final few tests examine genuine talent and knowledge. The Zhang Family is known for literary achievements, and the misses of the Zhang Family have always been talented, especially the eldest miss who is widely acknowledged as a talented lady. I suppose the Second Miss wouldn’t be far behind. Given that, there’s nothing for us to worry about. Your Majesty need only ensure the fairness of the selection."

The Empress’s eyes brightened, "Hearing you say that, it seems to make sense. What’s the use of Youyou’s strange medical skills? What we’re comparing here isn’t medical skills."

"Exactly, we’re comparing their talents and knowledge."

"Alright, then go and find out immediately what the Zhang Family’s Second Miss excels at." She planned to ensure that the Second Miss’s strengths would be included in the contest.

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It was almost April, and in the north, it no longer snowed, but the weather was still chilly.

Gu Youyou, who hadn’t been out for a long time, put on warm clothing, a cloak, and prepared to step outside.

She was going to the palace tomorrow and decided to go out to purchase some items to bring along.