"Good!"

Wei Yan was overjoyed, surprised that his family had produced such a sensible young lady, what a delightful surprise!

"Yan’er, these past few years, I have neglected you, but don’t worry. In the days to come, I will surely make it up to you!"

Wei Yan got up and walked to Long Yue, looking at her with a kind gaze.

Long Yue only smiled slightly, her heart filled with sarcasm.

What kind of person could abandon their own daughter for ten years, leaving her to fend for herself?

Pang Wenzheng always said he wasn’t her real father, but what about Wei Yan? He was Yun Yan’s biological father!

It’s truly surprising how one compares only to be shocked!

Now it seems, Pang Wenzheng was decent enough; at least he didn’t treat her poorly in her early years.

Coming back to her thoughts, Long Yue looked at the middle-aged man in luxurious clothing before her, suddenly tears rolled out: "Father, mother passed away after falling from the mountain a few years ago, at the time, I was penniless and couldn’t afford to give her a proper burial..."

"I know, I owe your mother too much, I’ll have her moved to the Wei Family ancestral tomb."

Long Yue slightly lowered her eyes, bowed, and said: "Thank you, father!"

Long Yue knew where Yun Yan’s mother’s grave was; this was a perfect opportunity to move her to the Wei Family ancestral tomb, a little something she could do for her mother.

"Yan’er."

Suddenly, the man across spoke in a muffled voice, seemingly wanting to say something important?

Long Yue raised her head: "Father?"

"Yan’er, do you know about the current Eldest Young Master at the palace?"

"Eldest Young Master?"

Long Yue’s heart slightly trembled, the title was so familiar yet so foreign to her, although close in distance, Long Yue felt the distance between them was even further!

Trying to infiltrate the Imperial Palace is incredibly difficult!

Her heart was pounding, she tried to suppress her inner turmoil, and softly said: "I have heard a bit, decisive in killing, exceptionally wise, truly outstanding, why is father mentioning him..."

She paused, seemingly with a worried and fearful demeanor.

After all, discussions about the Imperial Family are not for ordinary people.

Wei Yan was very satisfied with Long Yue’s behavior, she knew fear and discretion, good, very good!

He said, "In a few days, the Eldest Young Master will ascend the throne as Emperor! This Eldest Young Master is remarkable, after he ascends, he will expand the harem of concubines, and we ministers must select outstanding women to enter the palace. This way, he can solidify his position through marriage, and we can gain more voice in court politics, a mutually beneficial win-win, Yan’er, you are a smart girl, I want to... hmm, Yan’er, Yan’er?"

Wei Yan spoke quite a bit, but he found Long Yue was like a clay figurine, standing there motionless, even her big bright eyes were dull and numb.

What is going on?

Wei Yan frowned, called again: "Yan’er?"

He raised his voice, startling Long Yue, bringing her back to her senses.

Her gaze slightly shifted, looking towards Wei Yan.

Just now, she had been truly shocked!

Li Qingmu is about to ascend the throne as Emperor?

Even though she had heard rumors before, hearing it now was still very shocking.

This man is indeed heading to the peak of life?

The forces of Daliang and Dazhou Country are evenly matched, becoming the Emperor of Daliang is indeed worthy of being called the "Emperor"!

The key is, Long Yue also heard Wei Yan say that Li Qingmu, after becoming Emperor, would expand the harem...

She lowered her head, eyes sparkling with unusual light.

That scoundrel!

Two patches of blush unknowingly flew onto Long Yue’s cheeks.

Wei Yan saw her shy demeanor like a little woman, and was overjoyed, at the mention of the Eldest Young Master, she unexpectedly lost her composure and felt shy? Could it be that she also admired that man?

This makes matters easier.

"Yan’er, did you hear what father just said?"

"Daughter has been listening!"

"The Eldest Young Master is ascending the throne, expanding the harem, I want to send you into the palace. If you can win the Eldest Young Master’s favor, not only will it benefit you but also our Wei Family greatly!"

Long Yue blinked innocently: "Me?"

"Yes! Yan’er, father sees that you also aspire for the Eldest Young Master, don’t you?"

Haha, aspire? Long Yue remembered the day Li Qingmu threw her off the cliff without hesitation, even though she knew he did it to save her, she couldn’t help but hold onto a flame of resentment!

Long Yue smiled bashfully.

"Yan’er, you are a smart girl, you should understand what entering the palace means, right?"

"Daughter understands!" Long Yue replied, suddenly raising her head to look at him, "Father, will you let Sister Dai’er also enter the palace?"

Wei Yan’s face twitched, the Imperial Palace is a place of power struggles, Dai’er is pure-hearted and has no means, he certainly wouldn’t let her go first.

Sending Yun Yan is indeed like a probe stone, if she prospers, later they can send Dai’er in, even let Dai’er step on Yun Yan to rise in ranks.

Of course, Wei Yan would never say or indicate these things.

But Long Yue understood deeply.

"Daughter understands, Sister is still young and pure, I should go first and see how things are."

When Long Yue said this, Wei Yan’s face twitched even more.

He sighed lightly: "Yan’er, it’s father who wronged you, only those with schemes last long in the Imperial Palace... but don’t worry, the Wei Family is your backing, if you enter the palace and anyone dares to bully you, just tell father! Father will definitely stand up for you!"

Stand up for me?

Long Yue coldly chuckled inside, this opportunistic father, how could he possibly stand up for her? He’s even waiting for her to fall apart, only to stab her in the back so that his precious daughter could ascend, right?

Of course, dissatisfaction aside, she still maintained a smiling face: "Thank you, father, daughter will surely not let father down!"

"Haha, good, good, good!"

Wei Yan said ’good’ three times, only to hear Long Yue suddenly say: "Have you thought about how to send daughter into the palace?"

Through selection?

That’s too commonplace!

Moreover, selection requires proof of virginity, meaning checking if she is still a maiden, which she wasn’t.

So this route is absolutely not an option.

But Wei Yan doesn’t know, would he arrange it this way?

Wei Yan said: "Generally, it would be through selection to enter the palace, but... that’s for the selection of palace maids among commoners. We important ministers can directly offer young women, without such tedious processes."

Like this?

That sounds better.

Long Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, directly offering doesn’t stand out much, it’s better to have a special occasion as a better opportunity."

Long Yue understood what the occasion was, if the Emperor suddenly encounters you and finds you unforgettable, love at first sight or similar.

"So, Yan’er, you don’t need to overthink, this time father will invite some Piano Masters and dance experts to teach you, follow them to learn well and avoid ridicule later on!"

Playing piano? Dancing?

Long Yue chuckled inside, she was quite skilled in these!

But she shouldn’t reveal it, she’ll pretend to be clumsy later.

"Thank you, father!"