Jiang is a vast country with a wide range of people, diligent and good at martial arts, and is an extremely strong and prosperous country. Especially after the succession of the third son of the emperor, Liqing, it reached an unprecedented peak, and the people of Guotai and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. It has been thirteen years since Liqing succeeded to the throne, and under his rule, the Jiang State prospered, and the internal subjects were respected, and the foreign enemies were even greater, and the Jiang State was at an unprecedented peak under the governance of this holy monarch. It's just that this unprecedented prosperity is also for the court, compared with the prosperity and stability of the court, the inner courtyard of the harem is a little withered.

Although the emperor's inner palace concubines have never been a few, but the birth of the prince and princess is very few, in order to open up the branches and leaves for the royal family, the queen mother specially approved a four-year draft, one is to enter the royal family to make it more branches, and the second is of course to stabilize the court.

After all, this harem is only one layer away from the previous dynasty.

At the beginning of the show, the young ladies who have reached the age of each mansion are sent to the palace to participate in the election, if they are beautiful and blessed, they can stay and become the concubines of the harem, and they can climb the branches to become the envy of everyone in the coming year. If you are unlucky, you will stay in this palace as a female official on duty, and you can go out of the palace to find a marriage after spending a few years in the palace.

The show is what everyone's daughter is looking forward to, not only about their own glory, but also about the family's door Yao, Qin Shujiu is like this. It has only been more than three months since she became the second daughter of the Lord Shangshu of the Criminal Department, but she is talented and intelligent, and she is the daughter of a large family, but in March, she is taught to be dignified and elegant, even if such a woman enters the palace, even if she can't become the emperor's concubine, I'm afraid she can find a high-grade female official.

When the draft period came, the Qin Mansion sent Qin Shujiu into the palace early in the morning, although she was a second lady who had never heard of it, but after all, she was the daughter of the Shangshu of the Criminal Department, and it would not be slack.

From the Qin Mansion all the way to the outside of the palace, because it was Xiuxuan outside the palace wall, the control was even more rigorous, several pairs of armored guards stood on both sides of the palace wall to guard everything tightly, beware of thieves taking advantage of this Xiuxuan to mix into the palace.

When the carriage stopped outside the palace, the curtain was lifted and the maidservant girl helped him down, and he stood outside the Zhu Gate and looked at the palace wall in front of him.

Taiming Palace, which is the residence of the royal family, is naturally majestic and luxurious. It is rare for the door of Zhu Fei's palace to be opened for the daughters of their Shiqing officials, and the palace gate is thick and heavy, and it is a power of sinking. Inside the palace gate is the white stone road that stretches ahead, all the way to the palace.

During the selection period, all the officials everywhere were going to arrive at the daughters of the right age, and when Qin Shujiu stood outside the palace wall and looked at the white stone road in the palace, many young ladies on the side had already arrived. They all got out of the carriage and were led in by Hou Hou's waiter outside, and Qin Shujiu was the only one who was there, and after looking at it for a long time, he didn't see what she said, just whispered softly.

"Taiming Palace."

Just when Qin Shujiu sighed at the grandeur of the Son of Heaven's feet, someone had already walked behind her, his steps were extremely light and there was no sound, and the person suddenly walked behind Qin Shujiu to stand still, and then saluted and said: "Dare to ask Miss is the daughter of Qin Shangshu, the secretary of the Criminal Department." ”

The sudden sound was also terrifying, but fortunately, Qin Shujiu was not rude, but turned around and saluted back and said: "Nu Qin Shujiu, I have seen Lord Shushi." ”

"Miss Qin is polite, I just heard that Miss has arrived but I haven't seen it, so I don't want to ask Miss to wait here." After saluting, this female official of the history of the book was also polite. Seeing him say this, Qin Shujiu immediately returned the salute and said: "Lord Shushi is serious, it is a slave who is greedy and has never made a sound, but it makes Lord Shushi easy to find." The words fell Shushi replied: "Taiming Palace is majestic, and it is common for Miss to be greedy for two eyes, but this Taiming Palace is not a place to stand for a long time, and I hope Miss will come with me." ”

After speaking, he turned sideways and gave way out, letting Qin Shujiu go first, and after saying Wanfu and saluting, Qin Shujiu entered the palace gate.

There are carriages and horses waiting in it from the palace gate, and the show girls who are participating in the election have no character after all, even if they enter from the Qinglong Gate of the main palace, they cannot enter upright. As the female official of the book and history entered the palace, she arrived at the carriage and horse on the side of Hou Yu, and after being helped by the palace people, Qin Shujiu drove to the place where the show girl should go under the parallel of the carriage and horse.

The show girl entered the palace not to be summoned by the emperor, but to need a good life to check before she could send someone to Chu Xiu Palace, after the maid official in the palace after a clearance, Qin Shujiu then took off the clothes that came with him outside the palace, and then changed into the palace clothes prepared in the morning.

After changing into palace clothes, Qin Shujiu was wearing a light cyan short shirt and embroidered lotus skirt covering her chest, wearing a slightly heavier painting silk of the same color, and a thin sara draped over her shoulders. The double-ringed hanging bun hair is dotted with a few light cyan bead flowers, so that the whole person looks pretty and lovely.

Qin Shujiu, who changed into palace clothes, has faded away from the young lady outside the palace, but has an indescribable gentleness, although he is dressed up like other show girls who have entered the palace on the side, but this Qin Shujiu's body has made others have a little more charm in their lives. After the inspection, you have to go to Chuxiu Palace with the inner attendant, there will be no cars and horses to carry this place, when all the people are cleared, Qin Shujiu will gather in the show girl, and go with the inner attendant.

From here to that Chuxiu Palace, although it is not far away, but also for a long time, along the way to see the grandeur and solemnity of the palace walls, the show girls who have never entered the palace are a little unbearable, taking the opportunity to lead the line of the maid officials did not pay attention, they raised their heads to look at everything around. The palace where the Son of Heaven is located is naturally different from ordinary people, the grandeur of the momentum is needless to say, during the march from time to time to see the guards lined up on the side of the light armor and sword patrolling the palace, occasionally you can also see some palace people, when you meet a female official, do not forget to bend down and say ten thousand blessings.

This palace is a scene that ordinary people can't see, although the show girls are curious and secretly looking, but these subtle movements still enter the eyes of the female officials. She didn't say much, just took a look, and when she was about to take back the scrutiny, the female officer noticed Qin Shujiu not far behind her.

Unlike most show girls, this Qin Shujiu never raised his head to look around secretly, but looked down at the ground slightly, respectfully and solemnly. was so dignified and elegant, but the female official of the book history couldn't help but nod, and then closed her eyes and continued to walk. During this journey, I saw a lot of good places, and I arrived at Chuxiu Palace in a short time.

Standing outside the Naxiu Palace, the female official of the history of the book saluted and then said: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Chuxiu Palace." After speaking, he told him roughly, and then he called the show girls in. After entering the Chuxiu Palace, he couldn't rest immediately, there were already waiters waiting inside, and when he saw the show girls entering the palace, the waiters led them into the hall.

Above the inner hall there were people waiting early in the morning, and the show girls quietly marched and stood still when they entered the hall, and above this inner hall stood a female official, dressed in court clothes, and inspected the people. Although he was old, his eyes were sharp, and a glance made these new show girls in the palace a little flustered, and they all lowered their heads and didn't dare to look directly, except for those ladies who came out of the mansions of high-ranking officials.

After this glance, I also saw the approximation, and then glanced again, and the female officer said: "I am Liao Shangyi of the Shangyi Bureau, and the etiquette of the show girls in the future will be taught by me personally." After speaking, he inspected again and said again: "Although most of you are the daughters of important ministers of the court, I still hope that you will remember that there is no need to go outside in this palace, and this ritual and etiquette must not be wrong." When you rookies enter the palace, I will teach you one thing, what should not be said and what should not be done in this palace, you have to see clearly, otherwise, I am afraid that I will be punished in the end, and I am afraid that I will not understand it in my heart. ”

Liao Shangyi's words can be regarded as teaching everyone a reason, and when Liao Shangyi's words fell behind, all the show girls replied in unison: "Thank you Liao Shangyi." ”

This ceremonial thank you must be wanted, but there are also disdainful people under the blessings of this unison, squinting his eyes and smiling coldly, a soft woman next to Qin Shujiu said softly: "The little Wupin Shangyi has also made an official tone, hum, it's really ridiculous." ”

This disdainful person is the daughter of Taiwei Xu, whose father is a first-class official, but he is also an important minister in this court, and he is afraid that he is also a pampered person with such a temperament, and he can't see anyone reasoning with her. Although he is a pampered master, he also knows the rules of this palace, so he is not loud. Although several people around her also listened to her words, no one dared to mention Taiwei Xu's official position, so they pretended not to hear it.

Liao Shangyi, who had just entered the palace, also said it briefly, and Liao Shangyi, who also had a quasi-rookie in his heart, didn't say much about other useless things, and said after complaining: "I just entered the palace today, and I will come here today, and the rookies will disperse first." After the words fell, the show girl replied in unison: "Thank you Liao Shangyi." Then he went to the residence under the guidance of the chamberlain.

After all, the rookie has no rank, so there are several people living in one place, and when he entered the dormitory, Qin Shujiu found a more remote place. Although this show girl has not been infected with some special habits in the palace, it is normal for this person to find a family background above herself. The queen's nephew and Mrs. Xu's daughter are naturally the objects of everyone's attachment, and before they entered the bed, those rookies began to attach themselves, and they naturally said a lot of nice words. These vassals Qin Shujiu naturally did not go along with the stream, and was busy with the work at hand, but she did not forget to pay attention to the rookies who entered the same class.

Among the rookies, the first thing to belong to Queen Chen's nephew Chen Shuyi and Xu Taiwei's daughter Xu Luoxin, in addition to the daughter of the general Zhenguo's family. The first two young ladies are not only good-looking, but this family is also excellent, but they are the most easy to get on top among the show girls, and they glanced at it secretly, Queen Chen's nephew is as pure as Queen Chen, and he is humble and silent, but he is the daughter of Captain Xu, but he is arrogant, if he has just entered here, he is putting on a lofty appearance, which is really disliked. But the daughter of the general's family, looking at it, was born as a military general, as his father was handsome and straightforward.

The observation was also carried out quietly, that is, when the show girls gathered to talk, the waiter outside the bedroom suddenly pushed the door open, and then the eunuch in a green waiter robe walked in. Although this eunuch is not very old, but he has momentum, and after standing at the door and inspecting, the eunuch said: "This is the rookie who entered the palace this year?" The words of inquiry fell behind him, and a blue waiter stepped forward and replied: "Back to Xiao Suzi's father-in-law, this is the new show girl this year." After replying, he looked up again, and then asked flatteringly: "Why is Xiao Suzi's father-in-law free today, and he came to ask in person?" ”

did not answer immediately but walked a few steps inside, the little Su Zi's father-in-law said: "This rookie is a first-class event, in previous years, the show period was asked by the righteous father, this year it happened that His Majesty had something to do with the holy car, so he sent the miscellaneous family to come and see." The chamberlain said: "The general manager of His Majesty's affairs has always been attentive, so please take a look at the father-in-law of Xiao Suzi." ”

After Su Yi entered the bed, he saw the attitude of the attendants behind him and knew that he was not an ordinary person, and now he heard that it was the righteous son of the chief manager Yu Gonggong, and immediately complimented Su Yi, and all the beautiful girls in the bedroom saluted with ten thousand blessings.

Needless to say, the rookie's appearance is naturally needless to say, although the family is not one of the best, but it is not much different, in this show palace turned around slightly, Su Yi stood in the middle of the palace and said: "All the rookies entered the palace today, obviously the etiquette that should be remembered Liao Shangyi has already understood, this palace is not as good as the outside, the palace rules are strict and it is definitely not to be violated, if not." ”

As he spoke, Su Yi said slowly, but there was a new palace person from this Chuxiu Palace, obviously he had never seen such a scene, but he accidentally knocked over the object on the side. As soon as the thing touched the ground, the sound of smashing disturbed Su Yi, and at that moment Su Yi walked towards the palace man who had committed the crime. Knowing that he had committed something, the palace people were busy kneeling and begging for mercy, but how could this palace be able to beg for mercy casually with strict rules, Su Yi looked at the kneeling palace man and said.

"Ignorant girl, how did you do this errand." As soon as the words of reprimand fell, the palace people begged for forgiveness, and the aunt who was in charge of teaching the rules of the palace people also knelt down. Begging for mercy and punishing is also hoping that this Su Yi can open the net, but the palace rules are categorically unbreakable, and begging for mercy is useless, so Su Yi said at the moment: "Okay, girl who doesn't know how to be polite, come, drag this palace person into the court bureau, and let Gonggong Hong discipline and discipline him." ”

This opening is a heavy punishment, but it can make the palace people cry and shout for mercy, but this begging for mercy is useless, not only useless, but also annoyed Su Yi, and immediately said: "Pull it down, there is no rule, if you make any more noise, you will be killed." ”

This cane killed the palace people, and they didn't dare to speak anymore at the moment, but were pulled down by the inner attendants, and waited for the palace people to pull down the inner attendants, and the Chuxiu Palace was also quiet. I didn't know that if I committed such a thing, I would end up like this, but the show girls didn't dare to speak, but Su Yi flicked his sleeves like nothing and then looked at the show girls.

After seeing the daughter of the important minister during this inspection, Su Yi stepped forward to salute, and after some greetings, he made a serious inspection, and when he walked to Qin Shujiu's side, Su Yi stopped. Even if he owes ten thousand blessings, Qin Shujiu said: "I have worshiped my father-in-law." ”

The ceremony was sufficient, and this bow made Su Yi nod his head, but after nodding his head, he said "huh", and then asked, "Which adult's daughter is this?" The attendant on the side immediately replied: "Back to Xiao Suzi's father-in-law, it is the second lady of the Qin Shangshu family of the Criminal Department." ”

"Second Miss?" Repeating a sentence in some confusion, he then smacked his tongue and turned back and said in confusion: "This Qin Shangshu family has a second miss, why don't the miscellaneous family remember?" The waiter replied: "This Shangshu family does have two young ladies, but these two young ladies are too light from the congenital eight characters, and when they were young, they asked Shangshu to send them to the temple for fostering. I just returned to the Qin Mansion this year, and this time it was the eldest lady of the Qin family who entered the palace to participate in the show, but who knew that the eldest lady was seriously ill, so Qin Shangshu sent the second lady in. ”

"Is that so?" After asking in surprise, he nodded clearly, looking at Qin Shujiu, Su Yi said, "It's fate like this." After saying this, I was going to continue to look at it, but before the man could move, as if he remembered something, he suddenly turned his head to look at the chamberlain and asked, "What time is it?" The chamberlain replied: "Back to Xiao Suzi's father-in-law, it's already Shen Shi." ”

"It's Shen Shi, and I'm afraid that Your Majesty will soon be in the purple garden, and if you want to come in an hour, you will have to show the pavilion, and the miscellaneous family will have to rush over to serve." Although the matter of this rookie is important, it is not important to be more important than the saint, and the show girl has also seen it, Su Yi did not stay for a long time, but ordered the inner servants of Chuxiu Palace before turning around, and then leaving Chuxiu Palace.