The Empress was probably the happiest one. There were advantages and disadvantages to the Liu sisters entering the palace at the same time, and now it seemed that the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.
The selection ended very quickly. Out of more than a hundred girls who passed the preliminary selection, only twelve passed the final selection. The elimination rate was shockingly high, making those who originally thought that the new emperor's harem was empty and that their daughters would be sent to the palace all fail.
The officials who did not have daughters of suitable age to participate in the talent show this year all heaved a sigh of relief. They began to find people to raise their daughters well and wait for the talent show in three years.
Among the 12 selected ladies, the Liu Sisters were the most eye-catching.
However, Liu Xiangya did not look happy. Liu Weirong looked indifferent, but she was very depressed. The harem was a place full of dangers and people. In her previous life, she was just a shut-in girl who had just graduated from university. Other than reading a lot of novels, she really had no other skills. It seemed that she could only tuck her tail and guard her own land.
Fortunately, she still had the spatial spring, so she was not afraid of being poisoned.
In addition to knowing the plot, it was also a huge advantage.
She and Liu Xiangya still maintained a friendly and intimate relationship on the surface, but she didn't know when they would fall out…
Fortunately, after her cheap father found out that she was selected, he had someone send her a stack of silver notes. For the time being, she did not lack money.
As for those who were not selected, especially the three who were in the same row as them, they left the palace unwillingly and went home to publicize the shocking gap between the Liu Sisters and the means of the Liu Family's Mistress.
As soon as this rumor came out, the virtuous and generous image that Zhang shi had painstakingly erected suddenly collapsed. Her virtuous reputation had long been ruined. During the madam's diplomatic gathering, those official wives surrounded her and mocked her.
In fact, they were more jealous. A fifth-grade official actually had two daughters selected into the palace, and Zhang shi forcefully suppressed the concubines. Her fake virtuous behavior just gave them an excuse to vent.
In any case, the daughter of a minor official of the fifth rank was selected into the palace. When she was enfeoffed, she would at most be a noble person and would not even have the qualifications to pay her respects to the Empress.
Thus, for a long time, Zhang Shi did not go out to attend those gatherings, which made her hate Liu Weirong to the core.
Zhang Shi had gone too far. Liu Zhihao felt that he had lost face and was ridiculed by his colleagues. He did not have a good attitude towards Zhang Shi. Fortunately, Zhang Shi had outstanding children to support her. Otherwise, Liu Zhihao would really divorce her.
It could be said that Liu Weirong had avenged the dead original owner.
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After the new emperor's first selection for the throne ended, joy filled the entire capital.
Because Liu Xiangya and Liu Weirong had left their cards, they each had a room in the Hall of Splendid Beauty, waiting for the title.
On the day of waiting for the title, other than learning the rules and etiquette from the palace's nannies, the Splendid Hall was very lively, with people coming and going.
However, Liu Weirong did not join in the fun. She only got to know the girls who had left their tokens and were waiting to be conferred titles. After getting to know them, Liu Xiangya pulled her along.
Listening to the noise outside, Liu Weirong sat quietly in the room, leisurely sipping the tea brewed with spring water. She read a book while she was at it, and could read with White Lotus. White Lotus was a servant girl that Liu Zhihao had specially given her, so it was necessary for her to read.
It just so happened that she could recognize all the characters of this dynasty.
Now, just like in the novel, Liu Xiangya was in love with Wang Hanyu, the granddaughter of the General of Flying Cavalry.
This Wang Hanyu was not shrewd and was a very good umbrella.
Moreover, Wang Hanyu was first conferred the title of First Rank Consort Hui. Liu Xiangya had gotten on her boat. Coupled with her scheming methods, her future was bright.
Moreover, Liu Xiangya was a fifth-grade noble.
As for her, her status was lower than Liu Xiangya's. She didn't have much hope for the title this time. It was already good enough to get Chang Zai.
With this thought in mind, the outside suddenly quieted down, followed by the eunuch's voice. It seemed that the imperial edict had arrived.
White Lotus hurriedly opened the door and went out to inquire about the news.
Soon, she ran in. There was no trace of calmness on her face. She couldn't hide the joy on her face."Master, Eunuch Little Li is here and is announcing the decree in the front wing room. It will be our turn soon!”
Hearing this, Liu Weirong didn't know why, but she felt a little melancholic.
Perhaps she was thinking about how she was about to step into the palace and was a little lost, but she still forced herself to tidy up.
Not long after, Eunuch Little Li came in with a bright yellow edict.
This was the Emperor's personal eunuch, who had served the Emperor for many years and was a figure that the concubines in the harem competed to curry favor with.
Liu Weirong quickly got up and greeted Eunuch Little Li for a while. Eunuch Little Li smiled and bowed to Liu Weirong.
Liu Weirong was shocked.
Then, he straightened his body and said loudly,"Lady Liu, please accept the edict!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Weirong quickly knelt down and kowtowed with her hands on the ground,""This servant, Lady Liu, will accept the edict."
" The Emperor has decreed that Lady Liu is beautiful, light, gentle, and obedient. She is a fifth-grade noble and has been given the title of 'Virtue'. She lives in the Yilan Hall of the Rou Fu Palace.”
Liu Weirong was stunned. Noble, she actually conferred the title of noble and even gave him a title. It couldn't be true, right?
One had to know that nobles with titles and nobles without titles were not on the same level.
White Lotus, who was beside her, saw her master's dazed look and thought that her master was overjoyed. She hurriedly smiled and urged her,""Master, why aren't you receiving the decree?"
Liu Weirong came back to her senses and hurriedly thanked the Emperor for his kindness. She stepped forward to receive the edict, and White Lotus, who was at the side, handed over the big red packet that she had prepared beforehand to Eunuch Little Li.
Eunuch Little Li Zi secretly felt relieved, and the smile on his face grew wider.
"Congratulations, Empress! This servant will take his leave first!"
After saying that, he respectfully left with the two eunuchs behind him.
After Eunuch Little Li left, White Lotus's face was filled with joy as he said happily,""Master will be Noble De in the future. This servant will go and tidy up. When the higher-ups send someone, we will move to Yi Lan Hall.”
After she finished speaking, she went into the house to sort out the dowry that her cheap father had sent in yesterday. It was sent in according to Chang Zai's dowry.
Noble De…
Liu Weirong was speechless. It reminded her of the biased Consort De of the Qing Dynasty.
Although she should be happy that she had been conferred the title of a benefactor, she could not be happy. What exactly went wrong? Why was she a noble when she was first conferred? He wondered if Liu Xiangya was also a noble. If they were of the same level…
She wondered if Liu Xiangya could still smile at her.
It seemed that the two sisters were going to meet once they entered the palace.
Not long after receiving the imperial edict, the people sent by the Empress arrived. White Lotus had also arranged her dowry, and the group moved to the Soft Fortune Palace of the Six Eastern Palaces in a grandiose manner.
Soft Fortune Palace's Yu Lan Hall was quite big. There was a small square courtyard with a total of five rooms. They had already been taken care of, so they just needed to move in. However, Liu Weirong carefully asked White Lotus to check the dormitory carefully, then rearranged it and settled it down.
The room in the middle was the main room, the room on the left was the bedroom, and the room on the right was the study.
Then, there were two rooms in the east and two rooms in the west.
According to the rules, a first-class palace maid was a white lotus. There were four second-class palace maids, who were in charge of food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation. There were five third-grade palace maids and old women, who were responsible for cleaning the courtyard and some other chores.
After beating them up as usual, he let them go.
Liu Weirong rubbed her forehead, took a sip of tea, and ordered White Lotus,""White Lotus, keep an eye on those people. If there's no one behind us, we'll rope them in. We have nothing in the palace and I only trust you.”
White Lotus nodded.”
"Oh right, go and ask who the leader of our Soft Fortune Palace is, or who has the highest position so that I can prepare to pay my respects.”Only then did Liu Weirong remember that she had forgotten about this.
Bai Lian smiled and said," Master, there is no master in our Soft Fortune Palace. This servant has already asked clearly. There is only Master in the entire Soft Fortune Palace. There is no other Chang Zai and he has agreed."”
After a pause, the smile on her face disappeared and she said sullenly,"However, our Soft Fortune Palace is the furthest from the Emperor's Purple Mansion Palace in the Six Eastern Palaces.”
"Oh? That's great!" Liu Weirong was pleasantly surprised.
In other words, other than attending the Consort Consort Conferring Ceremony in a few days, she could spend the rest of her time as a shut-in in Yi Lan Palace. After all, as a consort below a noble, she was not qualified to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager.
If there was a palace master or a concubine in Rou Fu Palace, she would have to pay her respects every day.
She was now glad that there were not many beautiful women entering the palace this time. The entire harem was still very empty. She, a small noble, could live alone in a large palace.
After she was happy, she suddenly remembered that she forgot to ask Liu Xiangya if her position was still the same as before.
"White Lotus, what position did sister get?”
Bai Lian pursed her lips. Seeing that her master was asking about the Young Miss, she was afraid that her master would be displeased if he knew about the Young Miss's situation. She paused for a moment before she carefully worded her words,"Eldest Young Miss was conferred the title of Noble Li and resides in Weiyang Palace's You Lan Hall. Weiyang Palace is the main palace of the newly conferred Consort Hui, the head of the Six Western Palaces, and is closest to the Emperor's Zichen Hall.”
Just like in the novel, Liu Xiangya was first conferred the title of Lady Li and lived in the Youlan Hall under the Weiyang Palace of Consort Hui, Wang Hanyu.
It was good that nothing had changed. She still had this advantage. Liu Weirong heaved a sigh of relief.
It seemed that important events would not change. She was just a butterfly that changed the people and things related to her.
As soon as Liu Xiangya was mentioned, the palace maid Xiao Hong's voice sounded from outside.
"Master, Noble Li is here to visit!"
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