The triennial concubine selection ceremony, the former dynasty and the harem, everyone is paying attention, who will be left by the emperor, and who will be favored by the queen?

The tragedy of the Song family, everyone has not forgotten it.

The officials and women who were to be selected all entered through Zhenhuamen, lined up one by one, and followed the palace ladies to Jingyang Palace in a neat and orderly manner.

They have to be dressed here for a body examination, and the grandmothers in the palace will identify the hair and teeth, and the most important thing is to check whether they are all perfect.

This is not a trivial matter, because the dignity of the royal family is at stake.

The women who can be selected are all people with beautiful looks and good appearance, but there are still five women who were eliminated because they had too many scars and birthmarks on their bodies.

The remaining forty-nine people all successfully passed the test and got the opportunity to face the saint directly.

Qiao Xinqiao passed the test smoothly all the way, and she couldn't help but be complacent.

As long as she shows up in front of the emperor and the queen, it will definitely be a victory.

Qiao Xinqiao thought of this, and couldn't help but purse the corners of her mouth and snicker.

Although her smile is not obvious, it is still very dazzling in the eyes of those who have a heart.

Suddenly, Gao Welfare came to collect people in person.

The forty-nine officers and women were divided into groups of five. According to the size of his father's official position, Song Huaiyu and Wu Xue'er were not divided into a group, so the rest of the people felt very uncomfortable.

If they are separated, then everyone else will have a better chance of winning.

Song Huaiyu didn't care about the gazes of others, just stood quietly where he should stand, his face was calm, not sad or happy.

Qiao Xinqiao was ranked in the last issue, but her mentality was good, thinking that she was the finale, and the person who was a blockbuster should have stayed at the end.

Gao Fuli, as the head of the Internal Affairs Office, stood in front of the hall and called loudly, and the first batch of official women entered the temple to face the saint.

Zhou Youchen and Meng Xilan were in the main position, watching them slowly walk into the main hall from a distance.

Zhou Youchen's eyes sank slightly, his face was slightly tense, and there was a little displeasure between his eyebrows.

Meng Xilan turned her head to look at him and deliberately shook his hand.

Zhou Youchen looked at her, and saw that she smiled softly at herself, and the stiff expression on her face eased slightly.

Gao Fuli read the names and origins of those women one by one, and asked them to come forward and salute and greet them.

Meng Xilan said softly: "Get up, raise your head, and let the emperor and the palace take a look." ”

When the women heard this, they raised their heads one after another. Some of them smiled nervously, some smiled slightly, some showed timidity, their eyes wandered, and some even met Meng Xilan's gaze, their feet were so frightened that they collapsed on the ground, as if they had seen some fierce god.

Zhou Youchen's thick eyebrows became deeper and deeper, and Meng Xilan turned his head and asked him, "Your Majesty, is there a woman you like among them?" ”

Zhou Youchen waved his hand impatiently.

Meng Xilan knew it in her heart, and directly ordered Gao Fuli to pass on the next batch.

In the first three groups, there were fifteen people, and none of them could stay. Some of the women who were unsuccessful wept in their eyes, some secretly rejoiced, and some had not yet recovered from the fright, and walked out of the hall step by step.

In this way, the mood of those waiting behind suddenly became delicate.

When it came to Song Huaiyu's group, everyone's eyes fell on her.

Meng Xilan had also heard of her for a long time, so she was inevitably the first person to see her.

Sure enough, this Song Huaiyu was not disappointed by her.

She stood there clearly and beautifully, lowering her eyes slightly, her expression was neither humble nor arrogant, not disgusted or unhappy, her face was as calm as water, and she had a cold temperament on her body, which was very special.

The daughter of the prefect, everyone is beautiful......

Meng Xilan nodded secretly in her heart, only to feel that she was determined to stay.

But before that, she still has to ask her a few words.

"I heard that Miss Song is from Youzhou...... The main palace is still full of memories of that place in Youzhou. ”

She deliberately dragged out her voice and started first.

When Song Huaiyu heard this, he naturally wanted to react, and hurriedly lowered his head and bent his knees: "Hui Niangniang, the folk girl is indeed from Youzhou, and Youzhou City is indeed a good place. ”

"Good mountains and good rivers naturally raise good children." Meng Xilan said with a smile, and then, she looked at Zhou Youchen again and asked his opinion with her eyes.

Zhou Youchen still had the same cold face, but this time he didn't immediately wave his hand, just glanced at that Song Huaiyu slightly.

When Meng Xilan saw this, she knew that he didn't hate her.

"Okay, let's leave a name with high benefits."

Gao Fuli lowered his head when he heard this, and then raised his voice and called: "Song Huaiyu, the daughter of Song Jiafeng of Youzhou Prefect, left her name and was named the royal maid. ”

The so-called "royal maid" is the concubine with the lowest grade, and her status is only one level higher than that of the palace maid.

This kind of treatment is really a bit contemptuous for Song Huaiyu.

However, Song Huaiyu still bowed his knees expressionlessly and thanked him, and said in a light tone: "The people's daughter thanked the emperor for his grace. ”

For some reason, her tone sounded a little desperate, so unconsciously, Zhou Youchen glanced at her again, but saw that her hands were clenched into fists, her knuckles were slightly white, and she seemed to have used all her strength.

Another reluctant ......

Song Huaiyu's selection was expected by everyone. However, Qiao Xinqiao will inevitably still be secretly jealous.

Half an hour had passed, and only four of the five groups had been left behind.

Song Huaiyu is the first, Wu Xueer is the second, Tong Yao, the daughter of the left waiter of the Ministry of Industry, is the third, and Du Xiaolan, the daughter of Du Wei, the secretary of Dali Temple, is the fourth.

Among the four people, none of them got a position, and all of them stayed in the palace as "royal maids".

Qiao Xinqiao waited until the end, secretly anxious in her heart.

Finally, I waited for her to appear.

Meng Xilan knew about her existence, and her eldest sister-in-law had spoken a few words to her before.

In terms of appearance, Qiao Xinqiao is indeed not under Song Huaiyu, but her eyes are a little empty, and although her smile is sweet, it is a pity that she lacks the elegant temperament of everyone's ladies.

Zhou Youchen felt a sense of disgust in his heart for her bright and bright smiling face.

Hypocritical, hypocritical smile.

Qiao Xinqiao saw Zhou Youchen looking at her, secretly happy in her heart, and then said boldly: "Queen Mother, my sister often talks about you with the people's daughters." ”

The sister in her mouth naturally refers to Qiao Huiyun.

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh, what did the eldest sister-in-law talk about in this palace?" ”

Qiao Xinqiao's eyes rolled, and she only said: "My sister said that Niangniang is kind, and she is the most gentle person in the world." ”

Meng Xilan chuckled when she heard this, but Zhou Youchen next to her turned his face impatiently and asked, "Lan'er, today's matter is almost over, I have gone to the Heart Cultivation Palace." After speaking, he got up and wanted to leave, Meng Xilan gently pulled his cuffs and asked softly, "Your Majesty, why are you impatient again?" ”

Zhou Youchen patted the back of her hand, and his tone was a little helpless: "I've been listening here, and I've been watching it for a morning, and I'm really tired of it." ”

I have chosen what should have been chosen, and I have kept what I should keep, and there is no reason to spend it any longer.

Meng Xilan saw that he had made up his mind, so he got up to send him off and said, "Then the emperor will go slowly." ”

Zhou Youchen finally showed a smile on his face when he heard this.

He reached out and stroked Meng Xilan's face, his fingertips slightly nostalgic.

Qiao Xinqiao lowered her eyes slightly, looking at the bright yellow figure, hurriedly walking past her, and her heart couldn't help but tighten.

What's going on? Why is the emperor not interested in her at all?

After Zhou Youchen left, Meng Xilan looked at the four of them, shook her head slowly, and said, "You have worked hard all the way. Don't worry, this palace will send someone to send you out of the palace and go home. ”

As soon as these words came out, they all knew that they were out of play.

Qiao Xinqiao's heart chuckled, and she looked up at Meng Xilan, her lips moved slightly, as if she had something to say.

Meng Xilan saw that she had something to say, so she deliberately left her and said, "Do you still have something to say to this palace?" ”

Qiao Xinqiao's heart beat faster, and she said boldly: "Niangniang, did the folk girl say something wrong?" provoked the emperor and ...... Unhappy? ”

Meng Xilan shook her head with a smile: "Of course not." ”

Qiao Xinqiao's eyes were red, I don't know if it was because of grievances or anxiety, and muttered in a tone: "Niangniang, can the people's daughter beg you, please leave the people's girl ......"

She came here with confidence, how could she leave so gloomy.

Meng Xilan knew that she was unwilling, raised her lips slightly, and comforted her: "The matter is a foregone conclusion, and this palace cannot change it at will." But you don't have to worry, after you go back this time, the Qiao family will arrange a good family affair for you. ”

Qiao Xinqiao seemed to have something to say when she heard this, but Zhulu stepped forward at the right time and said to her, "Girl, it's almost noon at this time." Niangniang is tired, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to wake up, and she really can't delay any longer. ”

Zhulu stepped forward slowly: "Niangniang, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for you." ”

Qiao Xinqiao didn't dare to say more, lowered her head, and followed Gao Welfare out of the hall.

Qiao Xinqiao cried all the way, and after leaving the palace, she didn't go to the post house, and went directly to the Meng family.

When things turned out like this, she always had to talk to Qiao Huiyun.

Didn't you say that the queen mother and her were like sisters?

Since they are like sisters, why does the queen mother not give her face so much, and does not give face to the Qiao family?

Qiao Huiyun was handing over Brother Yun'er to write, and when she heard the maid outside reporting it, she couldn't help frowning.

Brother Yun didn't seem to be very happy when he saw his mother, so he said, "Mother, what's wrong with you?" ”

Qiao Huiyun stroked his head: "It's okay, it's okay, you practice calligraphy first, and your mother will go out for a while, and I'll check it later." ”

Brother Yun nodded obediently.

Qiao Huiyun met Qiao Xinqiao in the past, and when she saw that she had cried like a tearful child, she sighed and said, "Why are you suffering?" ”

Qiao Xinqiao choked up: "Sister, why are you lying to me?" ”

Qiao Huiyun was stunned when she heard this, and looked at her with her eyebrows: "What did I lie to you?" ”

"Sister, you said you wanted to help me! You said...... But the queen didn't take me seriously at all, and the emperor refused to even look at me more! Qiao Xinqiao poured out all his grievances in one go, regardless of whether it was suitable or not.

Qiao Huiyun was displeased, she shook her head at her and said, "What you said is not right, it wasn't me who let you enter the palace in the first place, it was your parents' intentions." I said I'd help, but I could only do that. The emperor has the emperor's preferences, and the mother has the thoughts of the mother, and this kind of thing is not something that others can meddle in at will. You don't have to blame me, there are times in life that you have to have, and there are times in life when you don't force it, it's better for you to see it yourself. ”

In fact, it's a good thing that she can't enter the palace, or with her personality, she will get into trouble sooner or later.