Chapter 7: The Draft (Medium)
The day before the re-election soon came, and on this day, Hye-joo and Hye-ah returned to their room after dinner.
Huizhu smiled: "Third sister, tomorrow is the second election, you know, I am not here, and it is difficult to be selected with my qualifications, now most of them appreciate Qianqian weak women, although I am not fat, but I am far from being slender and slender." As he spoke, he picked up the purse given by Zhang Jia's family, took Huiya's hand and continued: "However, sister, I can see that you hope to keep it, and you can be selected on your sister's terms." If I lose tomorrow, my sister will be the only one left. This was given to me by my mother when I left, you take it, it's convenient to do something, and being a sister can only help so much. In this palace, it is no better than at home, if those show girls or eunuchs and grandmothers say anything, my sister can hold back, don't quarrel with others, and act safely. ”
Huiya refused: "Sister, don't be presumptuous, you will know the result after the election tomorrow, you don't make up your mind so early, I don't want the things in this purse, sister should keep it for herself." As for the affairs in the palace, you can rest assured, I will stay away from those powerful show girls who are liked by the masters of the palace, well, stay away from the land of right and wrong, my province. ”
Then, Huizhu persuaded again, but Huiya still insisted on refusing to accept the purse, and had to wait for tomorrow's results to come out. Huizhu couldn't, so she had to wait until tomorrow to talk about it, so she didn't mention it and went to sleep.
Huizhu lay on the bed, thinking in a daze, that tomorrow the eunuch would examine the eyes, ears, nose, hair, skin, neck, shoulders, and back, and those who did not meet the requirements would be removed immediately; Timbre and demeanor, slurred speech, rough voice, and those who deal with panic are also eliminated. She should be able to do all of the above, but one of them is that the eunuch uses a ruler to measure his hands and feet, observe the walking posture and etiquette rules, she didn't learn from Huiya and them outside the palace, plus she doesn't dredge, there is a great chance of losing the election, and she can rest assured. As for the purse, I'll wait until tomorrow when I lose the election, and then give it to Huiya.
Huizhu thought so, as the night deepened, sleepiness hit, and slowly fell asleep.
Yonghe Palace
"Yinzhen's eldest son has been gone for three days, and his heirs are difficult among the adult brothers, so I will pick a few more in this draft
in his house. ”
"It's still thoughtful and thoughtful, but when I think of Honghui leaving when he is only eight years old, the concubine's heart is ......" A soft female voice sobbed for a while, and then choked up and said: "Some time ago, the fourth daughter-in-law came to the palace to hand over a message to the concubine, saying that Qianyao's sister happened to be this year's draft...... It was the young Qianyao who was on an errand under the old fourth door. And the girl's concubine has also inquired, she is a talented girl with a bright spirit, and her body is weaker, but it seems that the fourth child is very satisfied, and hopes to point him to a side blessing. ”
A majestic voice said: "Well, the background is a little worse, it seems to be the coat of the fourth family, but her brother is now a third grade, and he is ...... That's it. After pondering for a moment, he said: "This Wulanala clan is a virtuous person, but he has no son-in-law, and he has wronged her these days." Forget it, just do what you said, and point out Nian's to Yinzhen. ”
"Emperor Xie agreed, this Nian's clan also knows the roots, marrying into the fourth child's mansion, he will definitely get along well with the Wulanala clan. Your Majesty, the concubines know that you are satisfied with your four daughters-in-law, and these four daughters-in-law are generous and virtuous. Alas, there is no son blessing, if only he could have another little brother. ”
"It's true that the fourth child is too thin, don't ...... Li Dequan asked the people selected tomorrow to pay attention to it, and keep those who are healthy, innocent, and easy to raise. ”
"Oh, the old slave takes the order." The one who spoke was Li Dequan, who was the prince and elder brother, and he also wanted to give three points. After he replied, he went to Chuxiu Palace, but said in his heart: This year, in addition to some predetermined and well-colored beauties, it seems that we still have to find some ordinary looks and a down-to-earth and steady temperament......
At this time, Huizhu didn't know that because of this brief conversation, her wish to be defeated was completely disappointed, and history quietly moved forward in the established direction.
Chuxiu Palace
The results of the draft have come down, and there are now only forty-six of the 100-strong people left. Because of this, Huizhu never expected her to be selected. This second selection can be different from the first time, the selected embroidered girl is the real sense of the registered show girl palace rules are very strict requirements for the registered show girl, if it is a registered show girl, private marriage, since the capital, the leader, the leader and my parents and patriarchs, must be dealt with separately. Unless you wait for the end of the draft to be shelved a month later, you will not be able to marry for life after seventeen.
After getting the news of the selection from the deacon eunuch, Huiya pressed down and was excited, and hurriedly pulled Huizhu back to the room, and said happily: "Sister, I have been selected, we have all been selected, great, you know, I am really happy." Well, my sister was also selected, so you should keep the golden melon seeds in your purse for your own use, hehe.
Huizhu was wondering, and after listening to Huiya's words, she had no choice but to nod helplessly, and said a few words casually to the occasion and passed. Secretly, Huizhu's mood is like turning over the river and the sea, I can't figure it out, how she was selected, this is completely different from what she originally thought, if she was really left with a brand, then ...... Huizhu didn't dare to think about it anymore, so she simply lost her thoughts, thinking that it would be better to take one step at a time.
The next month was very busy, and the show girls who stayed behind had to follow and teach Mama to learn the rules; At the same time, the palace maids and eunuchs who came to take care of them also began to call them little masters instead of girls. After all, the show girl who stayed behind either entered the palace or married the prince's clan.
Chuxiu Palace gradually quieted down after most of the people left, but the harem became more and more lively. From time to time, a show girl was called by the harem master Niangniang for questioning, and even she was called to speak once. is probably a famous show girl, most of them have a family background, and their appearance and bearing are top-notch, so Huiya was only found four times, which made Huiya a little discouraged. Huizhu comforted her for a few days, but Huiya didn't mention it, but just prepared for the draft more attentively.
Busy days always go by very quickly, and the final round of the draft is in full swing.