Xiao Song's decision was in line with Ran Yan's thinking, as Li Tai was not a good choice for a backer.
Xiao Song then added, "There's no need for you to approach the Crown Prince. I will find a way to let the Eastern Palace know that my wife's medical skills are extraordinary. If he wishes to use this to curry favor, he will naturally come to me for confirmation. That will be at least more persuasive than you recommending yourself."
Of course, Ran Yan was now quite famous in Chang'an, and was the subject of various gossip headlines, such as "The perfect match between the Lonely Evil Woman and Gui Jianchou," "The most vain beauty in history, risking her life to climb the social ladder," "A pitiful woman sacrificed in a family marriage," and none of these were about her medical skills.
In such circumstances, even if she went to the Crown Prince and recommended herself, the Eastern Palace would very likely not take the risk for the sake of caution.
