Thinking this, the Li family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law couldn't help but grow anxious. However, after the recent incidents involving the Duke's Mansion and Marquis Ting Sheng's Mansion, it was clearly not a wise choice for anyone to step forward at this time.
Li Xu's wife couldn't help but anxiously twist her handkerchief, and the young lady beside her grew even more uneasy.
Suddenly, Old Madam Li seemed to remember something. She looked towards Li Yanyan, who was sitting next to the National Master, and whispered a few words to her granddaughter.
In an instant, a look of great joy appeared on Li Zhujun's face, and she rose and stepped out from her place.
At that moment, the Empress Dowager was observing everyone present. If no one else comes forward to perform, I'll order the entertainment to cease, she thought. Once back in Cining Palace, I must ask the young Emperor if he has taken a fancy to anyone; we absolutely must select the imperial consorts.
