"How about Twin Carp Palace?"
The Empress Dowager's question made Ming Shuiyun instinctively observe everyone else's reactions. Ming Dailan and the others visibly relaxed, while Ming Shuangli's fingers tightened slightly around the Madness Mask. It was impossible to tell whether she was happy or sad.
"From beginning to end, Twin Carp Palace has been a candidate appreciated by both the imperial family and the court," the Empress Dowager said softly. "Even two years ago, after Emperor Xianzong was assassinated and died, Twin Carp Palace still ranked among the top five candidates for Supreme."
Ming Shuangli clearly had not known about this secret. She looked up at the Empress Dowager, the corners of her mouth twitching faintly. No matter how bad she felt, she could not help feeling happy when an elder praised her like this. She was particularly easy to understand.
Perhaps this was also one of the reasons why the imperial family and the court valued her.
"It's just that Twin Carp Palace was born to a collateral branch and was a female palace master, so she was far behind others in terms of succession. That was why we didn't recommend her as a Supreme candidate back then. Fortunately, because of that, and with the protection of the Imperial Academy, Twin Carp Palace avoided the 'Royal Family Chaos Night' a year ago." The Empress Dowager said, "As things stand, Twin Carp Palace is our best choice."
"Could you explain why you think so highly of her?" Cha Shiyin leaned against his chair and glanced at Cha Huan. "I feel that Principal Cha, who has suffered deeply from Twin Carp Palace's mischief, doesn't quite agree with your choice."
Cha Huan glanced at Ming Shuangli, who immediately stood properly and put on a ladylike pose. Ling Jiangli cupped his fists and