The Empress thought for a moment and then said, "Select a batch of children who are of suitable age and clever, and send them to the Imperial Hospital. Let them take the examination; if they pass, they will be granted good status. Their registration papers will be released, and everything will follow the rules of the Imperial Hospital."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Shang paused for a moment and asked in a low voice, "What about the list of those chosen to be released from the palace earlier?"
"Let it proceed as usual," the Empress said, "We've added no new people to the palace in recent years. Instead, several have gone to serve in the provinces. Now Five is also about to be engaged and leave the palace to establish his household. I think the Imperial Hospital won't be able to select many from us; just tighten up in various areas."
Aunt Shang then laughed, "Your Majesty is most benevolent."
It truly is benevolence.
