Li Yuanzhao looked astonished. "Did Mother not just say that the appointment of an Empress was a good thing? Why, upon hearing the name Zhao Yuxue, do you now object? Zhao Yuxue is the courageous daughter of a military family; her background is impeccable and reliable. Why is she unworthy of the position of Empress?"
The Empress Dowager understood at once the benefits the Emperor would gain by making Zhao Yuxue his Empress. She could certainly grasp his reasoning, but for her—the Empress Dowager—that choice brought no benefit at all. Naturally, she was displeased.
"I have no opinion on whom the Emperor favors in his heart. However, the appointment of an Empress is a matter of great significance, impacting the prosperity of the realm for generations to come. You should consider this carefully rather than choosing someone so casually. At the very least, you must allow me to meet this Zhao Yuxue first, must you not?"
Chapter 51