As the ranks of the ladies in the back gradually dropped, Wen Lang would occasionally pick one, which was probably the one he had calculated beforehand. At other times, Wen Lang mostly did not express his opinion, allowing Rong Xiu Yi to help pick one every few days.
After that, Rong Xiu Yi did not speak again. I saw that she was already from a family background above the Fifth Rank, and there was nothing we could use. As for talent and beauty, they were the most abundant and disdainful things in the Palace. The only person who would take a fancy to such people, the Emperor, was no longer thinking about them, and wasted the efforts of these beautiful women. Those below the Fifth Rank were not forced to participate in the election, and those who came were only those who had the intention and confidence to get a share of the harem.
I also felt bored after being rejected many times. The internal supervisor at the door secretly looked up, his face full of doubt. Another group of beautiful girls came in. Looking at their exquisite makeup, they went from unconcealable anticipation to disappointment that they did not get any attention or response. I couldn't bear it, so I reached out and pointed at Wenlang.
Presumably, Wen Lang also felt that it was inappropriate not to choose. After all, the whole world was watching the selection of the new emperor, waiting to figure out the current emperor's character and preferences. He saw that I was interested, so how could he not allow it? He would follow whatever I ordered. In this way, the beautiful girls outside had hope again.
After a few hours, the few of them felt a little tired until Chang Yuan came in to report that all the female concubines had been seen. Next, 24 of the 200 newly selected palace maids entered the hall to thank them.
"The emperor is also tired. There are only palace maids and miscellaneous matters left behind, so leave it to the concubines. Why don't we let Eunuch Chang serve the emperor and go back to rest earlier?”
The one who spoke was Rong Xiuyi, his face full of concern and grace. Perhaps he felt that Wen Lang would definitely agree, so he also called Chang Yuan to prepare the sedan.
" No problem." Unexpectedly, Wen Lang shook his head and refused. He gestured for Chang Yuan to continue." Call him in."”
Rong Xiu Yi suddenly felt a little awkward. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this. In a while, all the selected ladies would come into the hall to thank him, so how could Wen Lang leave early at this time?
The palace maids were in groups of eight. When they entered the hall, they knelt down to thank me. I turned my head to see what Wen Lang meant. Wen Lang asked Chang Yuan,"How many people did you choose?"
Chang Yuan respectfully replied,"Replying to the Emperor, we have selected twenty-seven beautiful women."”
Wen Lang pondered for a moment." This is the first time the court has selected talents from the top and bottom of the Ze Pai. There is no distinction between the thin and the thick. We will select three more."”
Very soon, the thirty chosen ladies came into the hall to thank him. It could be seen that Rui Rong was kneeling in the middle, deliberately keeping a low profile. She did not look conspicuous, but she was the most conspicuous one because everyone could see that Wen Lang's gaze was only on her.
Three days later, the 30 selected ladies officially entered the palace to become young masters, and also stayed in Jincui Palace to learn the palace etiquette.
Due to the rules, Wen Lang and Rui Rong were not allowed to see each other during this period. The distance between them made Wen Lang feel uneasy. After only three or four days, he could not hold back and came to Jinghe Palace to look for me.
"Yu 'er, Jincui Palace…"
Wen Lang opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. How could I not understand his thoughts? I didn't mention it and deliberately asked,"Brother Lang, is there something bothering you?”
Wen Lang looked at me, impatient and discouraged."You still dare to say that!"
I smiled,"Your Majesty, do you want ChenQie to go to JinCui Palace to visit the new young masters for you?"”
Seeing that Wenlang didn't understand, I felt a little helpless. Ren Jun explained,"Yu 'er has been conferred the title of noble concubine, so she has to share the emperor's worries.”
Wen Lang suddenly understood,"Yu 'er is still smart!" It is always reasonable for you to see her as a noble concubine-to see them.”
I laughed out loud." Presumably, many concubines in the palace have been there these past few days. Brother Lang is really confused.”
" I've been thinking about seeing her the way you did when you first entered the palace, but it's always inconvenient." Wen Lang didn't care about the sarcasm in my words and only urged me," Then go quickly."”
"Yes, ChenQie will obey!" I looked outside and asked him,"Is the carriage at my palace gate?"”
Seeing Wen Lang nod, I said again,"They're too eye-catching. Brother Lang, send them back."”
Wen Lang was stunned, then nodded and instructed Chang Yuan to do as he was told.
I asked Tao Yun to summon the sedan chair and bring the ring pendant to Jincui Palace. When I got off the sedan chair at the door, Xu Su, who came out to welcome me, had a strange expression. I asked,"Aunt Xu, is there something going on in Jincui Palace?”
Xu Su's face was a little embarrassed: "It's good that you're here, Your Highness. Yi Wan Yi and Ming Liang Yuan are inside."”
I was a little surprised. Ever since Qing Ronghua's incident, my heart had been troubled. I had always been indifferent to Chunsheng and had less contact with her. However, why would Chunsheng and Wang Yiyao be together?
Xu Su was very smart. She only said that they were inside and did not say what was going on. The implication was that she wanted me to go and see for myself. I did not make things difficult for her and stepped into the Jincui Palace.
After passing through two courtyards, he heard the noise in the Moon Courtyard not far away, as if a master was teaching a servant a lesson.
Huan Pei whispered in my ear,"Miss, Miss Rui Rong lives in the Moon Courtyard. There are four young masters living here."”
I frowned, thinking that it couldn't be Ruirong.
When I entered the Moon Courtyard, I saw a servant girl kneeling in the courtyard with her back facing me. She was being slapped by a palace maid. There were a few people standing around her. Chun Sheng and Wang Yiyao were in the middle. There was also a young master kneeling on the side to plead for mercy. It was also a back view. Her figure was somewhat familiar. When I looked carefully, it was actually Rui Rong. The servant girl who was being taught a lesson was naturally Xiaodai.
I couldn't help but feel angry. I took a few steps forward and scolded,"What is he doing!"
Everyone was focused on the storm and were shocked when they heard this. The palace maid who was executing the punishment quickly stopped and knelt down with the other palace maids and young masters present. Chun Sheng and Wang Yiyao also bowed when they saw me. I suppressed my emotions and waved my hand to avoid the bow. I recovered my calm tone and said to Chun Sheng,"Big sister is also here, but what happened that made big sister lose her temper and teach this servant a lesson?”
"You ungrateful slut, you should have been taught a lesson long ago!”Before Chun Sheng could speak, a young master beside her interrupted her.
I narrowed my eyes. It was Cheng Yingchun, Rong Xiu Yi's cousin.
She recognized me and saw me looking at her. She smiled and bowed to me."Chenqie is Yingchun, and pays her respects to Guipin niangniang!”
I snorted coldly in my heart. I was hesitating whether I should pretend not to hear it, but I saw Rui Rong looking at me with extreme sorrow. Xiao Dai was still kneeling on the other side, her face covered in palm marks and silently crying. Seeing them, the emotions that he had just suppressed were stirred up again.
" You're only a young master and haven't been conferred a title. You can't call yourself a concubine. I'm sure you know that, right?" I said to Cheng Yingchun in a low voice, not fierce but strict." Besides, I was asking Wanyi just now. You had no right to interrupt."”
She was very surprised when she heard that. She opened her mouth but didn't say anything. She looked disapproving.
I looked at Chun Sheng again, waiting for her to answer. Chun Sheng smiled and returned to her usual expression."The Empress is higher than me, so why are you still calling me elder sister? Chun Sheng doesn't dare to accept it.”
He looked at Wang Yiyao and said,"It was Ming Liangyuan who invited me over."”
"Oh?" I turned to Wang Yiyao and smiled." Did the girl here offend Ming Liangyuan? You really don't know what's good for you."
Before Wang Yiyao could speak, Xiaodai knelt on the ground and sobbed."No, this servant did not!"
"Impudent!" Wang Yiyao immediately rebuked angrily," Master is speaking. How can you interrupt!?" Continue slapping!"
As she spoke, she instructed the palace maid to do it again. Rui Rong quickly knelt down again and shouted anxiously,"This servant did not discipline her properly, please forgive her!”
I looked at them, feeling sad and angry. With Rui Rong's personality, she was so helpless when she encountered such a thing. It had been more than half a year. I had thousands of words to say to her, but now I had to watch her be bullied.
The palace maid didn't listen to what Rui Rong said and raised her hand to slap her again. Rui Rong's tears flowed down again.
"Alright!" I stopped her and turned to Wang Yiyao." Ming Liangyuan, this is the first time I'm choosing a concubine. They've only entered the palace for a few days. It's inevitable that the rules are not comprehensive. Why throw such a big temper and make the new young masters look bad?"”
Wang Yiyao smiled brightly." Elder Sister's words are inappropriate. Nothing can be done without rules. This lowly servant was disrespectful to the young master in the courtyard first, and she even dared to talk back in front of Elder Sister Yi and this concubine. She really lacks discipline. This concubine is also teaching her a lesson on behalf of her master." Besides-"
Wang Yiyao dragged her voice and stared at me."It was Empress Xiu Yi who sent ChenQie over.”
My expression froze, thinking that Wang Yiyao had used Rong Xiu Yi to pressure me, so it must have been Cheng Yingchun who started this. Then I thought about it again, maybe the main purpose was to show off, so I snorted,"So it was this girl who offended Little Lord Cheng. Ming Liangyuan was specially ordered to come and help uphold justice.”
Wang Yiyao didn't expect me to be so harsh. Her face was a little stiff as she said,"This…not really. ChenQie just happened to bump into him when she came over.”
" Since that's the case," I reminded her with a faint smile, my words threatening," then don't delay the official business that Empress Xiu Yi instructed you to do. I'm just strolling around. Isn't it enough for me to do such a small thing here?"”
Wang Yiyao was also a smart person. She immediately said that she had orders to visit the other eleven courtyards and left with Chun Sheng. The others in the courtyard also dispersed.
I motioned for Huan Pei to help Xiaodai up, and I helped Rui Rong up.
Rui Rong looked at me with tears in her eyes. She opened her mouth and cried. Xiaodai was also crying sadly. I looked at Cheng Yingchun who was secretly watching us from the corridor not far away. I was conflicted in my heart. Finally, I couldn't care less about it. I let go of Rui Rong's hand and said loudly,"The two of you are too unruly. What kind of place is this? Don't you know how to restrain yourself? Come with me!”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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