After two days of recuperation, Yingqi continued to go to school.

Ortai sent a lot of tonic every other day to compensate. Ying Qi didn't go out to return the gift, but the old lady just saw the visitor. Lixia went over and got all the supplements back.

By the time Xueyun recovered, more than a month had passed.

During this time, Li Santuo's little maid brought a bunch of materials to Xueyun. All of them are the latest information on the Duke's family.

Niu Colu Alinga, Yingqi's cheap Amma, a person with a yellow flag, is currently a first-class duke, the minister of the guard, and the secretary of the Imperial Court. The uncle of the Ten Princes. Seeing this, Ying Qi naturally remembered the man who bumped into her recklessly. I can't help but pout, these princes and elder brothers, flying and domineering, are rampage through the streets, without any scruples.

His wife, Wu Ya Bingfeng, Concubine De's sister-in-law, has been mourned. has a daughter, that is, Ying Qi.

For example, Mrs. Zhang Huashang, the third daughter of the imperial merchant Zhang family, is beautiful and beautiful, and is deeply loved by Alinga. He is now in charge. He has a second son, Arsuna, and a daughter, Niu Colu Qingshu.

There are three other aunts, all of whom are ranked below Zhang Huasheng. They are Zhuo Xian Guiwan, Tang Da Yuexin, and Li Furong, among which Zhuo Xian Guiwan has the eldest son Alsonga, and Tang Da Yuexin has a concubine Niu Co Lu Qing.

In addition, because Narcissus has a concubine, Niu Cobalt Lu Qinglan, although the position does not reach the aunt, but as a room, he still enjoys the treatment of an aunt. However, he has been living in another village, and he is basically completely forgotten by Alinga.

The rest of the dozens of maids in the room will not be introduced one by one. Occasionally, he was favored by Alinga, but not for long. And from time to time, new people come in. Ying Qi couldn't help but be a little speechless about the perverted nature of his cheap father.

As for her father, Ah Ling'a, he is keen to make friends with the prince and ministers all day long, and basically doesn't care about the affairs of the inner house. Anyway, as long as he goes home and there are beautiful women waiting, he won't care about the inner house even if it turns upside down.

It was a resting day, and everyone was chatting with the old lady after breakfast. Suddenly, Yingchun walked in from outside.

"Ancestor, Niangniang's personal grandmother is here. ”

"Please. The old lady hurriedly stood up, and the rest of the people also stood up.

"I've seen the old lady. A middle-aged woman in palace clothes walked in slowly and saluted the old lady.

"Mama Yuan is welcome. How is Niangniang lately? Do you have any instructions?" asked the old lady busily.

"Mother, everything is fine. It's just that Niangniang's birthday is approaching, and she specially instructed the old lady to say that because this year is a draft year, Niangniang is busy with the draft, so there is no need to make a big deal this time, everything is simple. In addition, he instructed Miss Bao Bai, who was going to run for election this year, and Miss Qi to be brought into the palace that day for Niangniang to meet. ”

"Okay, everything is up to the mother's arrangement. The old lady nodded. After chatting with Mama Yuan for a few more words, Mama Yuan took her leave, and the old lady instructed Yingchun to send her out.

"You've all heard what Mama Yuan meant. What do you think, eldest daughter-in-law?" and everyone sat down again.

"Ancestor, daughter-in-law wants to come, it should be the birthday of Concubine Liang not long ago, it is said that it is beautiful and magnificent. His Majesty was not only present in person that day, but basically the concubines and princes were present to congratulate the gift. As for the ministers and wives below, there is an endless stream. Niangniang's meaning should be to contrast this birthday from the opposite side. Then we should have a simple and frugal birthday. The eldest lady thought for a moment and said slowly.

"Sister-in-law, this is a good idea. We secretly should send what or send, but make the surface unpretentious. The second lady agreed.

"Well, that's a good idea. Then go back and think about what to do. Let's talk about it later. The old lady also nodded, satisfied with the suggestion.

And they were all gone.

"Bao Bai and Ying Qi stay. The old lady spoke, and the two stayed with the eldest lady.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, are you optimistic about Bao Bai's draft this time?" asked the old lady.

Regarding the topic of the draft, Ying Qi heard Wu Yajieyu mention it.

Draft, starting from Emperor Shunzhi, all women who are children of the Eight Banners between the ages of thirteen and sixteen must participate in the triennial draft. Those who are chosen will stay in the palace and become the emperor's concubine, or give them to the descendants of the royal family and the clan as blessings and wives. Those who are not selected can marry on their own. And women who have not been drafted are not allowed to marry without permission, otherwise they will harm the three clans.

The emperor's concubines, first of all, must take into account political factors, generally after the portrait is up, the queen mother and the emperor decide after consultation according to the family character, and the appearance is ranked behind. For those who are particularly outstanding, the possibility of being hit on the spot is basically very small.

There are hundreds or thousands of women participating in each election, and there are only a few concubines after all, so the children of the royal family and the clan choose to marry seventy or eighty percent.

Although it is said that the emperor decided to marry the children of the royal family, in fact, in addition to considering political factors, it is basically that each family has already pre-selected and discussed it privately, and the imperial concubine who was in charge at that time finalized the list, and then the emperor appointed the marriage.

As long as there are no special circumstances, or contrary to the emperor's political considerations, there will generally be no problems with such a marriage.

"Well, the old ancestor, I have already decided on the candidates of the three families, namely the third son of Zhou Shilang, who has a good relationship with us, the eldest son of Shaoqing of Dali Temple, the eldest son of my cousin over there, and the second cousin who is a first-class guard. ……”

"Well, the Zhou Shilang family has always been favored by the emperor, the eldest son has become the chief of the guard, and the second and third sons are also studying at the Royal Academy. It is said that the talents are not bad. Dali Temple Shaoqing's family, well, there is no mother-in-law jurisdiction, it is said that Dali Temple Shaoqing is a rare lover, not only there is no room at home, since his wife passed, he has not considered the continuation of the string, and the house has always been the eldest daughter in charge. However, if the eldest girl gets married, if the eldest girl passes, she will naturally become the wife of the family. Your cousin's family, well, are all relatives and know each other well, and the big girl will not suffer. A couple of good candidates......"

Ying Qi listened with relish on the side, while Bao Bai blushed a little. Seeing that Ying Qi was fascinated by what she heard, she couldn't help but squeeze her left arm.

Ying Qi looked at her sideways, the corners of her mouth raised, but she didn't laugh out loud. was not annoyed by Bao Bai's pinch, but made a big grimace to Bao Bai.

The two children were playing with themselves below, and the old lady and the eldest lady occasionally glanced at them and continued to discuss their own.

A cup of tea, it is estimated that the discussion is over. The old lady looked at them before she said, "Okay, stop playing." All come past me. ”

Bao Bai and Ying Qi hurriedly stepped forward and sat aside.

"I didn't go to school for the next two days. Follow Mama Qin to learn the palace rules. Ying Qi, in particular, has never entered the palace. Pay special attention. Even one wrong step or one wrong word in the palace can lead to a catastrophe, you know?"

"Yes, Ancestor. Bao Bai and Ying Qi both replied obediently.

"Especially that day is the mother's birthday, you have to be careful and careful in your actions and words. Not only can you not cause trouble, but you can't embarrass your mother, especially Bao Bai. This time just before the draft, it is estimated that many show girls will pass, you have to perform well. I heard Master He say that the Hundred Birds Chaohuang that you have been practicing recently is very good, and you can already do it as smoothly as flowing water, although the feelings are not delicate enough, but it is also quite outstanding. Then I will dedicate this song to my mother. ”

"Got it. Ancestor. Bao Bai hurriedly replied.

"Okay, you guys go to Mama Qin first. The old lady spoke carefully to the two of them for a while, and then continued to discuss with the eldest lady. Bao Bai and Ying Qi followed her wishes and went to find Mama Qin