Cui Ziqi was suddenly interrupted by someone else and turned her head to look. When I heard this, I was shocked. I turned my head away and tried my best to maintain my composure, but my heart was already in turmoil.
The person who spoke was Wang Yiyao, who arrived at Jincui Palace at the same time as me. She was wearing a lake blue dress and a few pieces of porcelain jewelry that made her look elegant. Looking up close, Wang Yiyao's appearance was not bad.
Even though she spoke harshly, I didn't have the time to care about it. I was just wondering how my matter had been leaked out. I was already screening the people who leaked the secret in my mind. I thought about it but to no avail. I only hoped that she would explain it clearly. However, Wang Yiyao didn't continue this topic. Instead, she greeted Zi Qi very respectfully and obediently,"Hello, sisters! Yiyao had been friends with her sister for a long time, and she felt even closer to her sister. She hoped that her sister would take care of her in the future!”
Although there was nothing wrong with this word, it was a little forced. Zi Qi was stunned for a moment, then her face darkened. She didn't say anything and just nodded her head. Wang Yiyao felt a little awkward when her enthusiasm was met with coldness. Feng Chunsheng gently smoothed things over."We'll be sisters in the future, so we'll naturally take care of each other.”
Wang Yiyao got a way out and continued,""For such a woman to enter the palace during this selection, it is really unreasonable. Even if she can marry someone else, she should not enter the palace. I just don't know who this person is. Thinking that he's among us, I feel that it's really an insult to my sister's identity!”
These words sounded even more ear-piercing. Seeing that she didn't know who it was, I was about to refute her when someone else couldn't stand it."These words are biased. The marriage of an official's woman is not up to them. Who isn't at the mercy of fate? The matters of the imperial court are not something we should discuss. Sister's words are disrespectful to the Emperor and the late King Jing Cheng!”
Hearing this, I was very pleased. I followed the voice and smiled. I actually recognized the person who spoke. It was the green-robed woman I saw at the palace gate that day. She obviously recognized me as well. Her expression quickly turned from indignant to happy. She walked over and bowed."Yuan Yan greets elder sister. Thank you for your help that day.”
Zi Qi's silvery laughter rang out again."Ha! There was still a benefactor to meet! Sister Yuan, Guan Yu is the youngest among us sisters. I'm afraid that it will be very difficult for anyone to call her sister before next year.”
I smiled and pulled Yuan Yan's hand.""That's right, just call me Yu 'er.”
For a moment, we started to chat. Wang Yiyao didn't have the chance to speak after being refuted by Yuan Yan. After that, she couldn't interrupt and could only stand at the side. I was still thinking about what happened just now and was just about to find a reason to ask in detail. Unexpectedly, the steward of the Internal Affairs Office had already brought an old nanny into the main hall. Everyone quickly stopped chatting.
I know that this matter is still unclear and can't be rushed for a moment. I can only endure it for the time being.
The Chief Internal Supervisor first gave a few words of courtesy, then called all the servants of the young masters to the courtyard to give a lecture. The old nanny began to explain the basic etiquette of the palace and several unpardonable crimes. Her tone was neither hurried nor slow, and there was dignity in her respect, making people have to listen carefully. In the end, he instructed the young masters to concentrate on learning etiquette and rules and not to slack off. He also assigned the teaching aunts of the various courtyards before leaving.
I returned with a few women I knew. After saying goodbye, only Yuan Yan and I were left on the same path. I smiled at her and said,"Big Sister Yuan, you refuted Little Lord Wang just now…"
Before he could finish speaking, Yuan Yan burst out laughing and snorted,""She's not bad in terms of talent and appearance, but she always wants to cling to the dignitaries. Her mind is all about stepping on the low to rise. Before she enters the palace, she's busy buying people's hearts openly and secretly eliminating dissidents. When she gets a title in the future, she might stir up trouble!”
When I heard this, I was surprised. Yuan Yan's opinion of Wang Yiyao was quite similar to what I thought. As for the resentment in her tone, I raised my eyebrows and said,"Elder sister must have been schemed against by Little Lord Wang.”
"I'm sorry to make a fool of myself." Yuan Yan looked embarrassed.”
I smiled and waited for her to continue.
Yuan Yan wasn't shy and said generously,""I'm not the only one who has been schemed against by her. Any woman who poses a threat to her but cannot be used by her is a thorn in her side. You might not know this, but when she was living in the Prince's mansion, she was used to being domineering. There were two daughters of extremely outstanding external officials who lived in the same courtyard as her, and they avoided her as much as they could. Unexpectedly, both of them suddenly fell ill before the selection and had no choice but to withdraw from the selection. Anyone with discerning eyes knows that it must have something to do with her. It's just that everyone dared to be angry but did not dare to speak up. I really could not stand it. She had a grudge against him after discussing with others.”
"That day outside the palace…" I asked.
Yuan Yan's expression turned cold." She was the one who did this. She wanted me to make a fool of myself!"”
I calmly said," If that's the case, then she's giving you a show of strength. Before entering the palace, she eliminated the obstacles around her and suppressed them. She has some ability."”
Yuan Yan was a little dissatisfied and helpless when she heard that."That Wang Yiyao is quite arrogant. Although she doesn't covet the throne, she must be aiming for a high position. I don't understand what's so good about the Imperial Palace. There are so many women, but how many of them can receive the emperor's favor? To deliberately eliminate dissidents and guard against revenge every day is not easy, but it might not be as easy as it seems. It's better to make a few close friends and spend the rest of your life with them. It'll be more open and happy!”
I was quite moved when I heard this. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. I went forward and pulled Yuan Yan's hand."Elder Sister's lack of power really makes Yu 'er admire her. Although that Wang Yiyao is arrogant, her schemes and revenge are all on the surface. If everyone knows about it, there's nothing to hide.”
Seeing Yuan Yan's puzzled expression, I continued,"Her background as the daughter of the Daoist Platform is neither small nor big, but she has no scruples in her actions and words. She must have someone backing her up. The person behind her is a powerful character and will not easily show it. Therefore, it is fine for Sister to tell Yu 'er about her thoughts, but she still has to be on guard against others. Although Sister has no intention of fighting in the palace, she still has to protect herself. Even if it is not for herself, she should not implicate her family.”
Yuan Yan was stunned when she heard this. She then said,""I didn't think of this. I thought she was already a bad person. Hearing what you said…I entered the palace for the sake of my family's safety.”
I smiled." It's fine. It's only the first day. The situation is still unclear. There are many strong opponents. Wang Yiyao may not be able to sit on one side. Sister, you can wait and see."”
Yuan Yan's eyes were filled with emotion as she held my hand tightly."Don't call me elder sister anymore. I haven't repaid you for helping me the last time. Now that you've reminded me, we're sisters and even better than sisters.”
I also liked this woman who was clear about love and hate. I smiled gently and said,"Naturally."
As we walked and chatted, I learned that Yuan Yan's father was a fifth rank official in Shandong. She was not a candidate, but according to the rules, each province had to be allocated a quota for this selection. As there happened to be no unmarried women of age in the families of fourth rank and above officials in Shandong Province, as usual, two daughters of fifth rank officials were selected to enter the capital. If they were not selected, it was fine. If they entered the palace, the official would receive a fourth rank salary and take a virtual position. It was not against the will.
Yuan Yan is the daughter of her father, and she has been treasured at home since she was young. Her parents, brothers, and sisters have doted on her since she was young. This point is somewhat similar to mine. This time, she and her family were unwilling to participate in the election. However, due to the coercion of her father's immediate superior, for the sake of the safety of her family, Yuan Yan could only tear up and bid farewell to her parents and enter the capital to participate in the election. He had thought that it would be fine if he did not get selected, but he did not expect to get selected. He could only give up on the thought of returning home to reunite.
When they arrived at the fork in the road where Yuan Yan lived, Ring Bell, who had not caught up with them earlier, ran over with her skirt in hand and shouted anxiously," Miss! Miss!"
When I came here recently and saw Yuan Yan, I wanted to say something but stopped. Yuan Yan saw the situation and agreed to have a deep talk with me another day. She said goodbye and left.
I walked her a few steps before turning around and frowning at Ring Bell."The palace isn't like home. Why are you still so ostentatious and impetuous?”
Ring Ring shrank her head and whispered,"This servant knows her mistake."
Then, his voice rose again,"But Miss-"
Seeing my expression darken, she quickly came forward and lowered her voice."Young miss, you have heard the rumors of everyone today. This servant went to collect some things and heard an important piece of news. So they were not talking about you!”
I was shocked. Other than me, who else could this woman be related to the former Crown Prince?
"Young miss, this time, twenty-one young masters have been chosen to enter the palace, but I heard that the higher-ups have made an exception and called another person to enter the palace tomorrow.”
I was even more puzzled. Who was it that was not among these twenty-one people and was related to Brother Chuan?# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 47PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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