The talent show is still going on, and her progress is not fast. The schedule shows that the next round of screening will be held today, and the contestants will take turns to perform their talents to decide whether to stay or leave.
After all, how can a woman in the harem survive without some outstanding talents? She is not even qualified to enter the harem of three thousand.
In this round of screening, the contestants will definitely try their best to show their talents so that they can stay and get a high evaluation.
Lianyun asked the palace servants to arrange the venue, which was still in the Imperial Garden. The environment here was quiet and peaceful, which might have a calming effect on the nervous concubines.
The nanny came forward flatteringly, "Everything has been arranged, madam."
She arranged the concubines to stand in line. Compared with the first time she met them, the faces of these concubines were less reserved and more proud.
The concubines all saluted to Shen Qingwan in unison, "I pay my respects to the virtuous concubine. May the queen be well and safe."
Shen Qingwan raised her eyelids slightly, raised her chin slightly, and nodded imperceptibly, appearing quite satisfied.
At least the superficial etiquette was passed, and she didn't care much about what was in her heart.
"Madam, you have put a lot of effort in teaching me every day." She didn't often praise people. The people in the palace all knew that Concubine Xian had a cold personality and was indifferent to most people.
The maid couldn't stop smiling when she was praised, but she couldn't show it too much. She tried to refuse, "Your Majesty has worked hard. I just did my duty."
Shen Qingwan did not comment. She looked away from her and focused on the other girls. She said calmly, "Today, we are going to test your talents."
She paused for a moment and looked at everyone's faces. They should have been informed of the audition process in advance, so they were not surprised to hear it. Some of the contestants even looked eager to try.
"If you want to enter the palace as a concubine, you must have outstanding talents. The emperor does not like women without talent and virtue. I will evaluate your performance fairly and impartially and record it in the book." She stood up slowly. Her slender waist looked even thinner under her concubine's clothes. Her straight back and appropriate makeup made her look full of energy and spirit, with excellent temperament.
After exchanging a few glances with the showgirls in the front row, Li Xinyu felt unwilling and afraid of her, so she lowered her eyes to hide the resentment in her eyes.
"Those with outstanding talents will naturally stay. If you don't have talents to show, you will have no chance to enter the harem, so everyone should think carefully. Your stay or departure is in your own hands." After saying this, she returned to her seat and subconsciously glanced at Shen Qingyan who was lowering her head slightly in the crowd. She could only see that her brows were furrowed and her almond-shaped eyes were moving slightly as if she was thinking about something.
"Do you have any questions?" Her generosity and dignity made everyone envious, and they didn't know when they could become a woman like the virtuous concubine.
Everyone held their breath and no one spoke. Suddenly, Lin Lianlian from the first row spoke with a hint of arrogance.
"We are all ladies from noble families. How can we show ourselves in front of everyone?" She was proud and arrogant. As the daughter of a minister, how could she let others push her around
Even Lianyun couldn't help but frown when she heard this. This young lady from an official family was really arrogant. She even dared to address me in front of her own queen.
The nanny didn't dare to say much. After all, she was the Shangshu's daughter. She just carefully observed Shen Qingwan's expression and saw that she looked normal, and there was even a smile on her delicate face.
But the smile was slightly cold, and there was a layer of coldness in the eyes, "Is showing off in front of the emperor also considered showing off?"
"Of course not in front of the emperor, but between you and them..."
"Can you call me yours casually?" Shen Qingwan interrupted her coldly. The trace of smile on her face disappeared, and a breath of oppression instantly came over her.
Lin Lianlian was stunned for a moment before she realized that she had been taught a lesson by her. Although she felt unwilling, she did not dare to say anything at this time and could only turn her head away.
Her voice was even colder, like ice chips, "I am acting according to the rules. If there is any dissatisfaction, I will not be responsible!"
"yes."
Seeing that the girls dared not say a word, she calmed down. Lianyun also felt uneasy and spoke on her behalf, "The talent show begins."
Lin Lianlian was the first one. Although she was dissatisfied with Shen Qingwan, she also took out her best dance in order to enter the palace. In fact, before entering the palace, she knew that she would have to show her talent in front of everyone in the future. Just now, she just wanted to test Shen Qingwan.
Her dancing was naturally good, and Shen Qingwan was not a person who would cheat for personal gain, so she would not refuse to let her pass just because of the argument just now.
Under Lin Lianlian's expectant and somewhat panicked gaze, he calmly said, "Passed."
She finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she would not be nice to Shen Qingwan because of this.
"Next one, Li Xinyu."
Li Xinyu walked out confidently. She had been prepared and was not panicking. She had entered the harem with great concentration!
Her dancing skills were average, so she chose a musical instrument. She played the guzheng quite well, after all, her father had been training her since she was a child.
Shen Qingwan felt a little bored, and leaned back slightly on the chair, "You play the piano well."
Upon hearing this, Li Xinyu hurriedly thanked her. Of course, the virtuous concubine could not be offended. "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. It's just a trivial scheme that is not worthy of being shown on the stage."
She is good at talking, Shen Qingwan thought in her heart, and moved her eyes to the strings, "I'll keep it."
"Next one."
When Mu Guier walked out of the queue, Shen Qingwan felt that her liveliness was different from that of other beauties, and there was a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"What talents do you have to perform?" Mu Guier looked heroic and open-minded, which made Shen Qingwan feel somewhat favorable towards her.
"To reply to Her Majesty, I do not actually want to enter the palace." She said it frankly and firmly.
After hearing this, the ladies all frowned and looked at each other. Shen Qingwan was also surprised, but she wondered if she wanted to find another way.
"I really don't want to enter the palace. The world outside is much more interesting than the palace. I hope Your Majesty can delete my name." When she talked about the outside world, her eyes were full of longing. Shen Qingwan was sure that she really didn't want to.
She couldn't help but think of herself, so she let her go. She didn't want to force her to stay here.
Later, some people passed and some were deleted, and soon it was Shen Qingyan's turn.
Her face was a little pale, her fingers were clenched tightly together, and her voice was small but very firm, "I have no talent." After saying that, she looked up and met Shen Qingwan's scrutinizing gaze. She also met his gaze directly, her eyes full of determination.
Shen Qingwan then realized that Shen Qingyan didn't want to enter the palace either. What good is there in entering the palace? How can it be as wonderful as the outside world
The corner of his mouth curled up into a very faint bitter smile, "Since you don't have talent, you won't pass."
Since she didn't want to enter the palace, Shen Qingwan helped her.