"Whether you enter the palace or not, it's time to get married."

Saying that, Zheng Ruoyi couldn't help sighing, she was only sixteen years old, and she began to worry about marrying before she was a minor.

This uncertain taste of the future is really uncomfortable and grinding!

Zheng Ruoyi turned to look out the window of the falling leaves, and sighed in her heart.

The next day, Zhang's personal maid came to the courtyard again, Zheng Ruoyi took the maid to Zhang's courtyard, and saw a medium-sized grandmother with a round bun and a somewhat stern face.

When I saw Zhang, I knew that I was here to teach the rules.

Leave Zhang's courtyard together and go to the courtyard where they have cleaned up and learned the rules.

After confirming that this is completely the rules, there are no other conspiracies, and there is no indication from Zhang.

Zheng Ruoyi put her mind at ease, and studied the rules seriously with the two maids every day, and did not dare to slack off.

It's always good to learn more and know more.

Even if they don't enter the palace, this ancient person attaches great importance to his own virtue and words.

If something goes out and there's a mess, it's a shame and you'll be laughed at.

After knowing the harshness and ruthlessness of this feudal society, Zheng Ruoyi did not dare to be a maverick.

Time flies, and it seems that the day of the draft has come in a blink of an eye.

Standing at the gate of the courtyard, looking at the teary blue water and calm, but a pair of eyes revealed a worried blue color.

Zheng Ruoyi bowed to the two, turned around and walked towards the outside of the mansion under the leadership of Zhang's personal maid.

The carriage was already in front of the door, Zheng Ruoyi got into the carriage alone, and slowly drove towards the palace.

Along the way, the flow of carriages and horses was extremely noisy, and the carriages of each province carried different markings.

In the distance, there were ordinary people watching, and they didn't dare to enter the street in vain, for fear of blocking the carriage of a young lady.

You must know that other cities and places also have officers and soldiers to escort Xiu Girl to the capital.

The imperial city was also guarded by soldiers.

Zheng Ruoyi got out of the carriage and saw that there were already grandmothers standing there in front of the doors of each side of the palace.

Soon they kept getting out of the carriage, or nervous or excited, or maintaining a dignified look, and lined up under the instructions of the palace grandmother.

Column by column, methodically entered the palace.

Zheng Ruoyi retracted her gaze, looked serious, reduced her sense of existence, and acted honestly with the public.

As soon as I entered the palace and arrived at the place, I entered the house and the two grandmothers began to check their bodies.

Zheng Ruoyi was a little embarrassed, but she had never eaten pork and had seen a pig run, so she knew that this was a must for everyone.

She took out the purse she had prepared from her sleeve and stuffed it, and the two grandmothers took it skillfully, their expressions remained the same, and the strength of their hands was slightly lighter.

After the inspection, I hurriedly put on my clothes and put them away.

Zheng Ruoyi walked out of the house with red cheeks, and saw many beautiful girls walking in front of other rooms.

Some were disheveled, with tears in their eyes, and their faces full of shame.

Naturally, they all know that there is this level, but they are pampered, and they can't stand being checked like that and being prepared.

Zheng Ruoyi hung her head slightly, and then went to the place where the crowd gathered, and soon there was a lady in charge who took them to the palace where they lived.

The first level has been passed, and some of the show girls have been brushed off.

From the second day, all the show girls have to learn the rules for half a month, and they also have to show their talents to the grandmother in charge of the draft.

The rules are unqualified or have no other talents, and their appearance is mediocre, and the most important show girls with bad family backgrounds will be brushed off.

Zheng Ruoyi's performance here is not eye-catching, but she will not deliberately pretend to be stupid.

The half moon flies by, and it is torment for many show girls.

Of course, there are also young ladies from major families, who have been nurtured by the family since childhood, and they are like fish in water.

is mainly a small family, and most of the show girls from Xiaoxiangkun have been brushed away.

Zheng Ruoyi survived this half month.

The final round will be held tomorrow, which will be reviewed by the palace mothers and even today's sons.

dragged the tired body back to the house where the four of them slept together, everyone had no intention of talking, washed up, and went to bed to rest.

Before dawn the next day, the door of the house outside was rudely slammed, and the four of them woke up and heard the chaotic footsteps outside, and their sleepiness quickly dissipated.

Zheng Ruoyi slowed down for a while, lifted the quilt, and looked at the corner of the bed The dress that was prepared yesterday.

She took a deep breath and looked at her complicated gaze.

Four palace maids entered each room, and after saluting the show girls, they began to dress up the show girls in an orderly manner.

Half a month to wear a uniform dress, and in this last round, the show girls are free to wear dresses and jewelry that they have prepared, and strive to show their most beautiful posture.

Whispered to the palace maid who helped him dress up.

Zheng Ruoyi looked at herself in the mirror, stroked her steps, adjusted her breathing, got up, and slowly walked out.

The long skirt covered the small embroidered shoes, the skirt did not mop the floor, she walked out of the house and saw more dressed grandeur, or pure or delicate, or dignified, each with its own merits.

Glancing at her moon-white dress, Zheng Ruoyi put her hands in front of her lower abdomen, grabbed a smile, and joined the team.

At this time, they were waiting for the announcement in the side hall of the palace, and sometimes they could faintly hear the shrill voice of the eunuch.

Zheng Ruoyi's eyebrows were lowered, her pupils were slightly dilated, and another team of show girls came out.

When she flickered her eyes, she could see the wooden or jade plaques they wore around their waists, which meant that they were not selected, or that they were selected.

And their faces are sad and confused or with joy, even if they try their best to hide it, they are all partially revealed.

Zheng Ruoyi couldn't think about it, and the eunuch began to call again.

And this time it was their team, who hurriedly cleaned up their expressions and integrated into the team.

In front of the main hall, five or five went in again.

Sorted from left to right, Zheng Ruoyi ranked second, and the five green girls knelt down in an elegant and dignified posture, chanting in their mouths.

"The courtiers have seen Your Majesty, the queen mother, the concubine mother, long live my emperor, long live long live! The queen mother is a thousand years old, and the concubine is a thousand years old. ”

"Get up."

The queen cheered up and said loudly.

Under the emperor's gaze, she commanded again: "Let's tell each of them which mansion came out." ”

The voice of the girl in the first place trembled a little, but she still tried to calm down: "The second daughter of the courtier's loyal baron's mansion, Chen Yiyi." ”

This time, it was the concubine Niangniang who asked in a calm voice, "What kind of talent do you have?" ”

Chen Yiyi didn't dare to look up, "The courtiers have been learning calligraphy since childhood. ”

The concubine nodded, "Then write it and take a look." ”

Zheng Ruoyi knelt respectfully, and the afterglow saw Chen Yiyi get up.

There were quite a few people standing in the main hall, but they were all extremely quiet, and soon the shrill voice of the eunuch was heard shouting, "Next!" ”

Taking a deep breath and adjusting her breathing, Zheng Ruoyi's voice was clear and calm.

"The eldest daughter of the courtier, Zheng Ruoyi, the eldest daughter of the Baron's Mansion of Zhongyong. I've seen Your Majesty, the Queen, and the Concubine! ”

It was still the concubine who asked, "What kind of talent can you know?" ”

Zheng Ruoyi didn't squint, and said respectfully: "Go back to the concubine Niangniang, the courtiers will learn a little about painting." ”

Soon got the order, Zheng Ruoyi got up, felt her eyes fall on her body, her heart tightened, she bowed her head slightly, but her body was stretched, and she walked calmly to the side.

Bypassing the screen, she felt her gaze retreat, she breathed a sigh of relief, and then saw that there was a bookcase behind the screen, and there was a pen, ink, paper, and inkstone on it.

With the previous sharpened inkstone, she polished it again, selected a slightly thinner brush, gathered her mind, and began to paint.

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