After two rounds of selection, there were still over a hundred Concubines left, the final round was supposed to be personally selected by Ye Qiu, but firstly, he was not in the mood, and secondly, he had been busy with the establishment of maritime shipping and official schools lately and could not spare the time. Ultimately, this matter fell onto Empress Dowager Xiao and the Empress, with Noble Consort Xiao unwilling to be left out, acting coquettishly towards the Empress Dowager and interfering as well.
This selection had completely slipped from Ye Qiu's control. Even though he was reluctant, both the previous dynasty and the harem were vehemently pushing this matter forward, and the final struggle among all parties resulted in Ye Qiu's harem gaining ten more Concubines.
