Of course, Nanny Qin would make the decision on such matters. Nanny Qin took a deep breath and said, "Send her to the dyeing workshop. And you guys, continue to learn the rules."
The remaining ladies were relieved when they heard that they could learn the rules. They had never thought that the words "learn the rules" could sound so nice.
After watching all the concubines leave, Nanny Qin slowly sent the little eunuch back, and then sent the red flame feather to the dyeing room.
The Concubine Chen returned to the Queen's palace. The Queen raised her eyebrows and said, "You're back. How's the investigation going?"
After telling the story, Concubine Chen looked at the Queen with a smile: "These newcomers are really interesting."
The Queen was quite curious: "Why does Tang Ting hate Gong Shanshan so much? Aren't they cousins?"
The concubine curled her lips and said, "It's probably jealousy. Seeing Gong Shanshan living a good life, I think I am not as good as Gong Shanshan."
Just for this reason, do you want to get rid of the other party during the selection? Haha, really, I don’t know what to say. But the queen doesn’t have any good intentions for this year’s showgirls.
The concubines were learning the rules, and knowing that Gong Shanshan and Wan Xiangxiang had gone to the imperial kitchen to eat together, they naturally regarded them as good friends. Then one by one they came to Gong Shanshan to ask if she had any news from Wan Xiangxiang.
So the idea of the Concubine Chen was quickly adopted. At this time, the concubines learned that the palace was not as peaceful as their elders had said.
So what should they do now? There are five giants in the palace. If they are left behind, they will have to take sides, but who should they take sides with
In the following time, the concubines behaved much more well-behaved, probably thinking about who they should rely on. It was not until the third day that the queen began to meet with the concubines.
The concubines went in together in a room to meet the queen. The queen did not come alone either, so at a time like this, the more people there were, the better.
So there were six people sitting in the hall. The queen sat in the center, with Concubine Han and Concubine Liu on her left, and Concubine Chen, Concubine Ya and Concubine Yuan on her right.
After everyone was seated, the Queen Mother spoke: "Tell everyone below to come in."
Nanny Qin brought the people from the first room in. Ten beautiful girls stood there, looking pretty and full of youthful vigor.
The queen was a little dazed: "It's been a long time since I was so energetic and vigorous."
The Concubine Chen burst out laughing: "Are you joking, Madam? You are still young and good-looking now, unlike some people who look like elders even though they are the same age as you."
This gaze was directed at Concubine Han. Concubine Han's mouth twitched, and she also spoke: "Who said it wasn't! Sister Chen Fei, it's time to take good care of yourself. If it weren't for my position, I should still call you Sister Chen Fei!"
The concubines below were terrified. How could they start a quarrel? If someone of a different status entered the palace, wouldn't there be no way out
This was really scary. One of the concubines was so scared that she farted loudly. In an instant, the whole hall became eerily quiet. Obviously, no one expected something like this to happen.
The concubine was so frightened that she knelt down and said, "Queen, please spare my life. Queen, please spare my life."
The queen was speechless and didn't even want to talk to the person in front of her. She just waved her hand, and the palace servants took the person away. It was very simple, just sending her back to her home.
The palace does not want such talents. Looking at the remaining nine trembling beauties, the queen sighed and looked at the concubines around her: "Do any of you want to stay? If not, let's move on to the next batch."
Concubine Chen was the first to speak and shook her head: "No."
The others all shook their heads, proving that they did not like any of the people in this group. The queen waved her hand again, and Nanny Qin took the people away.
Soon, Nanny Qin brought in another room of people. The same procedure, see which concubine the empress likes, and then she can stay.
The ladies waiting at the door were looking into the hall one by one, and even discussing with the people around them: "Has anyone been left behind so far? It's not like there's a grand selection, but only one person will be left behind, right? Wouldn't this selection be a joke?"
This is impossible. Another concubine thought for a moment and said, "This is impossible. This time the selection is not only for the emperor. There are also some royal children who have reached adulthood and need to get married. In addition, it seems that there are some ministers' children who are also waiting to be granted marriage by the emperor and empress."
Speaking of this, Li Qingcheng was actually a little moved. If she said who she wanted to marry at this time, would the Queen agree
The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to put it into practice. Soon, it was the turn of the row of beauties in front of me: "You, go in."
Of the four or five rooms that had been entered before, forty or fifty people, none were left behind. This made everyone sigh in their hearts. It seemed that the Queen and the others were very strict in selecting people.
After entering, Li Qingcheng, like the other concubines, saluted the Queen and others in a proper manner: "Greetings to the Emperor, Concubine Han..."
Looking at the concubines standing below, Concubine Chen nodded first: "These few are not bad. If you don't have any to choose, then I will go first."
Each of the concubines has a list in their hands that Wan Xiangxiang had contacted over the past three days and was sent to them last night. It lists who does not want to enter the palace and who does.
Among the several girls who came in, at least three or four wanted to enter the palace and stay there. In fact, the Concubine Chen didn't fancy any of them. The reason she said that was just to make the people below feel that they were fighting fiercely.
Li Qingcheng clenched her hands and said, "Please don't choose me. I don't want to enter the palace." She lowered her head, clenched her hands, and prayed in her heart.
Concubine Han spoke up at this time: "Well, the one called Li Qingcheng..."
Li Qingcheng raised her head suddenly, her face pale. Concubine Han was speechless: "The one next to you, the one in the blue dress, raise your head, let me have a look."
The young lady raised her head and said, "Yue Lian greets Concubine Han."
Concubine Han nodded: "Yue Lian, it's a good name. OK, it's you. Take the jade flower and stand aside."
Li Qingcheng breathed a sigh of relief instantly, but no, she couldn't be so passive. Thinking of Li Qingcheng suddenly looking up and looking at the Queen, she knelt down directly.
"Empress, I am attracted to the young master of the Zhang family, Zhang Qiuming, and would like to ask you to grant us a marriage."
The others were all shocked. This Li Qingcheng was really amazing. You are a concubine who entered the palace, and you dared to ask the Queen for marriage.
The Queen Mother did not expect that this person would do such a thing. The corner of her mouth twitched, but she actually still admired Li Qingcheng very much.
"You are so brave, aren't you afraid that I will punish you?"
Li Qingcheng took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Bingjian once said that women should bravely pursue what they want. This is my lifelong event, which concerns my entire life, so I think I should be brave for once. Even if I am punished by Your Majesty for this, I will accept it."
It's quite interesting. It seems that Li Qingcheng is a loyal fan of Princess Bingjian. The Queen smiled and continued, "That makes sense, but have you ever thought about it? Even if I agree to marry you, what will you do if the Zhang family's son is unwilling to marry you? Are you trying to use me to force him?"
Li Qingcheng shook her head: "I definitely don't mean that. If Master Zhang disagrees, I will ask for it myself. I will spend the rest of my life in seclusion and never bring trouble to anyone."
The person who can say such words is really a ruthless person. He is brave just for this one time, but he is willing to risk his whole life to be brave. I guess not many people have this courage.
The Queen nodded in admiration and said, "I admire you. If that's the case, then call Master Zhang to ask him. Of course, the premise is not to tell him anything. If he is willing, I will grant your wish."
Prince Zhang was working in the imperial city, and was currently serving as the imperial guard. So it was quite quick to find someone.
But the Prince Zhang who was called here still looked puzzled. Why did the Queen choose him for the selection? He came to the hall and said, "I pay my respects to the Queen and greet all the ladies."
The Queen hummed and said, "Stand up, is there anyone married in Guard Zhang's family?"
Guard Zhang answered truthfully: "Your Majesty, I am not married yet."
The Queen nodded and said, "In that case, I will arrange a marriage for you right here on the spot. Are you willing?"
After hearing this, Guard Zhang of course understood that the Queen had asked him to come here in order to grant him a marriage.
"Thank you, Queen."
Li Qingcheng breathed a sigh of relief. This matter could be successful. In this way, she could marry her sweetheart.
The queen laughed and looked at the nine concubines standing there: "Pick one from these nine girls."
Huh? Li Qingcheng looked at the Queen in disbelief, then quickly lowered her head. If the Queen did this, what would happen if Prince Zhang didn't choose her
Her palms were sweating from anxiety, and the other concubines were also confused. Speaking of which, Prince Zhang, he was good-looking and had a good family background. He was really a good candidate for a husband.
Li Qingcheng's coming forward actually brought them a good opportunity. So they all looked at Master Zhang with anticipation, hoping that Master Zhang would choose them.
As for Li Qingcheng who was not chosen, it was her own choice to live a life of seclusion. And Prince Zhang also looked at the girls.