"So, for the young ladies who wish to enter the palace as the Emperor's companions, not only must you possess a noble character, you must also abandon the pretense of treating money as dung. Of course, you must also have a sufficient dowry to qualify."
Miss Ning, after hearing this, trembled and said, "Thank you for the guidance, Empress Dowager. Your servant has learned her lesson. May I inquire of the Empress Dowager, how much in terms of a dowry is needed to accompany the Emperor into the palace?"
