" Eunuch…" With a loud shout from the Chief Eunuch Li, the palace gates in front of Taihe Palace opened one after another, looking awe-inspiring.
A row of beautiful women looked around, their postures beautiful. The silk handkerchief under their slender fingers fluttered lightly, spreading out different shapes and colors. It was like the thoughts of a woman waiting to be married, swaying and showing. The beautiful women followed the eunuchs and aunts into Taihe Palace.
The Emperor, Empress, Empress Dowager, Concubine Tong, Beauty Yun, and the other concubines were already seated on the golden throne. The candles in the hall were thick and tall, and the incense was scattered. They contrasted against the beautiful women's faces, and one could faintly smell an intoxicating fragrance.
After saluting, the beautiful girls stood in the hall with their hands hanging down, waiting for Eunuch Xiao Shunzi to call out his name one by one.
"Northwest Commander-in-Chief of the Ninth Gate Infantry, Commander of the Fifth Battalion, Guo Luoluo? Ye Jing's daughter, Guo Luoluo? Wanzhen, seventeen years old."
After the song, Wanzhen stepped out gracefully, exuding an aura of determination. The wind moved charmingly around her waist, and she slowly walked to the front of the steps. After kowtowing, she reluctantly returned. The Empress Dowager's smile faded, but she was clearly very satisfied with the beauty this time. The Empress naturally nodded and welcomed her with a smile. She had the bearing of a mother who was tolerant of all things.
"Andara, Governor of Jiangsu Province? Shouning's daughter, Andara? Xiu Rong, sixteen years old."
This embroidered face gave off the aura of a lady from a noble family. Her actions were calm and indifferent. Her eyebrows revealed the boudoir grace of the daughter of a high-ranking official. It did not miss her name. It was a delicate appearance that was densely woven like Su embroidery.
"Liaodong Dutong Fu Jia? Debiao's daughter, Fu Jia? Pei Lan, seventeen years old."
Pei Lan and Wanzhen were the best friends. Perhaps it was because their family backgrounds and official positions were similar, there was a sense of equality between them. When there were no outsiders, they fought everywhere and faced enemies together. She was very tall, with angular cheeks and light eyebrows. Although she could not be considered to be peerless, she still had the heroic spirit of a military officer's family from afar. She looked like a difficult person to get along with.
"The Left Governor of the Inspectorate, Andara? The daughter of Fuquan, Andara? Yu Die, fourteen years old."
"Right Overseer Burcha of the Inspectorate? Lu Shangyu's daughter, Burcha? Red Kite, fourteen years old."
These two women were only fourteen years old, but their bodies were already fully developed. Their charming and jade-like areas had an additional seductive fragrance that attracted people to sniff them lightly. They were trying their best not to let her go.
"Bi…"
After the first branch of the East House had received them, it was Xie 'er and the second branch of the East House's turn to greet them.
"Yangzhou governor Nala? Feiqing's daughter, Nala? Xie 'er, fifteen years old."
It was only today that Xie 'er found out that her Ma was the governor of Yangzhou. It turned out that this was the reason why everyone in Mingzhu Manor called her a girl from the south. With such wild thoughts, Xie' er went up and bowed before hurriedly retreating. She did not know that there was a pair of beautiful eyes anxiously chasing her in the palace, and that was Yu Minge. Yumin held the short paper that Fang Aolang had given her tightly and couldn't help but sweat. She couldn't find a chance to hand it to Miss Xie 'er personally, so the whole election seemed anxious and restless.
"Former internal minister E Zhuo? Daotong's daughter, Ezhuo? Liu Yan, thirteen years old."
Liu Huan was the daughter of the guilty minister. Although the hall was solemn and quiet, she couldn't help but let out a slight hiss. When the Empress Dowager heard this, her usual joy disappeared in an instant. She raised her eyes and carefully looked at the woman who made the Emperor infatuated. She saw that Liu Huan's foot injury had just recovered. Her delicate body was like the rain in Jiangnan, gently sprinkling on the hall. Her almond-shaped eyes were full of desire, like the water of the West Lake, melting into the dreams of many poets.
However, he saw the Emperor beside him unable to hold back his worry and was about to stand up to help him when the Empress held him down and shook his head. The Emperor restrained himself a little, but he felt pity for her.
When Liu Huan took a few steps back, the emperor's eyes followed her until she disappeared into the crowd.
"Fengtian Prefecture Magistrate De Dun? Guan Pingshu's daughter, Dedun? Zixun, fourteen years old."
"..." Eunuch Li continued.
When the names of the beautiful women in more than 600 rooms in the east, west, north and south were sung one by one, it was already dark. Concubine Tong looked sleepy, and the Empress Dowager had already retreated to rest. The beautiful girls were brought to the back pavilion to prepare for the night banquet.
The palace maids held candles as thick as arms and filed into the hall, lighting up the entire Taihe Palace. It was as if the atmosphere had changed, and the solemn atmosphere was instantly scattered. The fruit platter, pastries, and tea were finished first. The emperor, empress, and all the concubines drank tea and rested. They talked and laughed happily, waiting for the banquet to enjoy the dance.
Like birds that had been released from their cages, the beautiful women laughed loudly after coming out of Taihe Palace.
When they entered the back pavilion, Nanny Zhu was already waiting there. The beautiful women were laughing happily, but when they saw Nanny Zhu's terrifying expression, they suddenly quieted down, as if they were waiting for a lecture.
"The election hasn't even started yet, and all of you seem to have loosened your ties! The roll call just now was just a routine. The group dance of the selection has just begun. Everyone, be on your toes and quickly change into your dance costumes. I'll give you 15 minutes.”Nanny Zhu scolded with a livid face.
The beautiful women looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Seeing this, Nanny Zhu was even more angry and fiercely said," What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and go!"”
" Yes, yes, yes…" The beautiful women dispersed upon hearing this and nervously changed into their palace clothes. Seeing this, Granny Zhu was quite satisfied and slowly left the back pavilion.
"Ah!" Zi Xun suddenly shouted. Her face was pale, and she was nervous and frightened.
All the female cultivators gathered around him.
The brocade box marked with the dance costumes of the Second East Branch by Zi Xun's feet was opened. On the neatly arranged white gauze dance costumes, a puddle of thick ink was spilled and stained. Layer after layer of white dance costumes seeped through, and all of them were stained with ink.
The sisters of the Second East Branch were all terrified. Their faces were blue as they stood rooted to the ground, not knowing what to do. The dance costumes they had pulled out from their hands fell to the ground.
"What should we do? It's all infected!" Zixun shouted loudly.
"Isn't, isn't this all done by the royal wardrobe? How did this happen?" Pod shouted hysterically, looking miserable.
Seeing them like this, some of the ladies in the other rooms sympathized with them, some laughed at them, some discussed them, and some speculated…After the fun was over, they all dispersed in a short while. They all wore gorgeous dance clothes and showed off in front of the bronze mirror. The back pavilion resumed its previous frolicking.
"Xie 'er, what should we do now? We can't use our dance costumes anymore.”Liu Yan pulled Xie 'er anxiously, digging her long nails deep into her skin.
"Someone must have set me up! You want to see our Second East Branch make a fool of themselves!" Heng Jun said angrily.
Wanzhen and Yu Die exchanged a strange smile and then quietly left.
"Let's not talk about who framed us first. There's still half an incense's time. What should we do now?”Nu Ke did not change his usual gentleness and said slowly.
"Where's the umbrella? Is the umbrella okay?" Zi Xun suddenly shouted nervously.
"Let me see!" Pod quickly opened another box marked East Second House, only to see that the box was empty, where did the umbrella come from!
"Ah! Even the umbrella is gone!" Hearing this, Liu Yan fell to the ground.
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