Remembrance Hibiscus GL

The carriage was tightly packed, but the noise outside came to her ears more and more clearly. Lian Zhen remembered the earnest advice from her parents before she left, and tried her best to suppress the strong curiosity in her heart, and she wanted to open it several times. Impulse at the corner of the car curtain, half-closed his eyes, sitting quietly in the car.

But Zhurui swept away the exhaustion from the journey, visibly excited, and lowered her voice to her ear and asked: "Miss, have we arrived in the capital?"

"right."

"It's the first time I've come to the capital since I've grown up so big. I really want to see what the imperial city looks like under the feet of the emperor!" Zhurui's brows were lit up with a bright look, and she became silent again in a blink of an eye. She pursed her mouth. : "But if Miss chooses the concubine this time, we will stay in the palace, and we will not be able to come out to open our eyes."

"I'm not sure I can choose yet."

Lianzhen smiled slightly, but her expression was a little melancholy. Ever since the people in the palace came home to announce the decree, everything that happened was like a dream to her. She didn't know what mood she was in at this moment, and all her thoughts , has been completely bound by her hometown and her parents who are thousands of miles away. When she thinks of her parents' red eyes when they parted, her heart feels as uncomfortable as if she is caught by something. He didn't have any thoughts, let alone half expectations.

Baozhen on the side saw her frowning, thinking she was worried about choosing a concubine, so she couldn't help but raise her pretty face, and said unconvinced: "If a young lady like this can't be selected as a concubine, I don't know about the imperial palace. What kind of people are the concubines here, could it be that they are all immortals?"

Lian Zhen reprimanded in a low voice: "No nonsense is allowed."

Baozhen and Zhurui looked at each other, stuck out their tongues mischievously, and stopped talking.

The selection has always been grand, but this time there are more than 5000 young girls who entered Beijing as candidates. This is because in recent years, Tubo Tuyuhun and other countries in the western frontier no longer violated the border repeatedly, and they lived in peace with the Great Yan Dynasty. During the past few years, the selection of concubines by the royal family was naturally unprecedentedly grand.

The first day was the primary election for entering Changxing Gate. There were 50 people in a group, and they stood up according to their age. It's half a cough without hearing it.

Lian Zhen was very neatly dressed, standing in the middle of a crowd of young girls in fancy dress, she was not noticeable.There were eunuchs who were specially in charge of screening, walking slowly back and forth, rejecting the short ones, the fatter ones, and the thinner ones. After one day, more than 1000 people left.

The second day is mainly to look at the facial features, distinguish the appearance, and listen to the voice, but it is more detailed.The person in charge is still the inner eunuch, but another group of people has changed.Most of the girls are very nervous. The fate of their lives and the future prosperity of their families are determined by these few days.

Lian Zhenan stood there quietly, letting the eunuch in front of her squint her eyes to observe her ears, eyes, mouth, nose, hair, skin, waist circumference, shoulder width, and then slowly reported to the house. She was surprisingly calm, but The eunuch couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

After such and such re-election, the number of people was naturally reduced by half again. After hearing a young eunuch loudly announcing the next re-election list, some people couldn't help covering their faces and weeping softly. Lian Zhenzhen sighed softly. Now, can't I go back and lean on my parents' knees again?Those who have lost have gained, so why be sad?On the contrary, I wanted to lose the election, but I couldn't fulfill my wish.

Back at the assigned residence, Lianzhen was already very tired, so she casually ate some porridge and snacks, Zhurui and Baozhen helped her rinse her mouth, and brought tea, they couldn't wait to ask her what she had seen today, she only said briefly After a few words, Baozhen couldn't help being stunned: "I lost the election just because of a small mole next to my ear, and the rules for selecting concubines in the royal family are too strict." Thinking of something, she was taken aback for a moment: "What the hell is this girl doing?" Suddenly she seemed to understand something, and couldn't help but burst out laughing again: "Don't look, even if you don't have half a mole on your body, There is no chance to be a concubine in this life."

Zhu Rui blushed when she heard the words, and hit her when she caught up: "I just had a little itchy arm just now, if you keep talking nonsense, see if I don't tear your mouth!"

Baozhen giggled and hid behind Lianzhen, Lianzhen stopped her with a smile: "It's not like being at home, what kind of trouble is this?"

Although her tone was gentle, the two of them immediately stopped fighting, and Baozhen said proudly: "Yes, there will be a re-election tomorrow, let's put the young lady to sleep early."

Zhu Rui's thoughts shifted quickly, she pursed her lips and said with a smile: "I think Miss will definitely be selected this time, I'm not worried at all."

Lian Zhen flipped the tea cover with her hands, and said softly: "Even if you choose, what's the point, it's just a lifetime in that high wall."

Zhu Rui was a little puzzled: "Miss is usually so lively at home, she likes to laugh and play, why did she suddenly change her temper and become a little adult when she came to the capital?"

Lian Zhen put down the teacup, wanted to say something, but hesitated to speak, after a while, she shook her head slightly: "You don't understand."

"Miss is just following the orders of Master and Madam." Baozhen rolled her eyes at Ruizhu, and then comforted Lianzhen: "Actually, you don't have to worry about Miss. Being elected to the imperial palace is a matter of glory to the ancestors. How many people in the world dream of it? ...If the young lady is lucky enough to survive in the future, it's not like she won't be able to do whatever she wants."

"Silly girl, you can really talk." Lian Zhen was amused by what she said, and slowly got up: "Okay, it's getting late, pack up, let's rest early."

The re-selection on the third day was in charge of some elderly nuns sent by the palace. The details of the screening were even more complicated. In addition to observing their appearance and temperament, they also needed to measure their body proportions with rulers and other tools. Those with stubby wrists, big toes, and flirtatious behavior are all rejected.The fourth day is the "naked inspection". The so-called naked inspection refers to the fact that the experienced old nun takes the pickers into separate rooms, touches the whole body with hands, carefully examines every part of the body, and checks whether Virgo, he has all kinds of unimaginable methods, so I won't repeat them one by one.

Baozhen and Zhurui waited outside for a long time before they saw Lian Zhen come out, they both went up to greet her, seeing Lian Zhen's face was flushed, her expression was very uncomfortable, and she was very surprised.They said in the same voice: "Miss, what's the matter with you?"

Lian Zhen turned her face away, and hurriedly said: "Let's go back."

Baozhen said nah, "Miss, don't you..."

Lian Zhen stared into the distance in a daze, the blush on her face gradually receded, and after a long while, Fang said lightly: "I have chosen."

Hearing her words "chosen", Baozhen and Zhurui's hearts hanging in the air fell to the ground, they were all overjoyed, Baozhen looked around and said in a low voice: "Miss, then we You don’t need to live in the original place, do you?”

Lian Zhen nodded, but there was no joy on her face: "Go back and pack up, we are moving to live in the palace."

According to the rules of the Great Yan Dynasty, the female pickers who were retained after four repeated screenings should live in a certain residence in the palace for a month before being formally sent to the emperor for selection.The reason for this is mainly to conduct a long-term observation of the female adopters. Their living habits, speaking attitude, intelligence level, and character are all included in the observation. key.During the period, there will also be aunts in the palace to teach them the royal rules and etiquette.

In just four days, it can be said that there are thousands of choices, from the initial more than 5000 people, to now there are only more than 100 people left.The inner eunuchs couldn't be idle for a moment, and began to busy arranging accommodation for the one hundred girls who stayed behind to be selected as concubines.

Lianzhen and several other picking girls were assigned to Ningcui Xuan, which is a very quiet and elegant place. There is a large lush green bamboo forest in the spacious yard, full of greenery, with different shades. the name.

The person sent to Ning Cui Xuan to observe and teach is a woman in her forties, with elegant temperament and well-mannered manners, and she can vaguely imagine her youthful demeanor.It is said that she is from the imperial concubine's palace, and the eunuchs respect her very much and call her "Aunt Sang Rong".

Sang Rong is usually unsmiling and treats the girls very harshly, but the strange thing is that Lian Zhen is not very afraid of her.The first time they got together alone, Sang Rong suddenly asked her, "Are you from Jinling?"

Lian Zhen lowered her head and replied, "Yes."

Sang Rong was silent, Lian really didn't understand why, but she didn't dare to ask further questions. After a while, she said again: "Your grandfather's name is Xie Lin, right?"

Lian Zhen was surprised: "Why does my aunt know so clearly?"

"Your Xie family is a family of poetry and calligraphy in Jinling." Sang Rong said indifferently: "Besides, I am also from Jinling."

Lianzhen was overjoyed, and was about to ask about the clues, but Sang Rong changed the topic and continued to teach her various rules in the palace. We met each other in a dream, and I couldn't help but feel pity when I thought about it. Thinking about my future fate, I felt even more sad, so I didn't mention it anymore.However, since that time, when I get along with Sang Rong, I feel a little more cordial, and I don't know if it is her illusion. Aunt Sang Rong usually treats her no differently from others, but when she looks at her, her eyes are obviously gentle. a lot.

Whether time is fast or slow, more than half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and Lian Zhen and Cai Nu who live together are very familiar.There are two people who are most congenial to her. One is Shen Wenying, who is only 15 years old, sweet-looking, straightforward and lively.One is Su Yun, whose temperament is completely opposite to Shen Wenying's. She turns red before she speaks, and even speaks in a soft voice, which is extremely gentle and pleasant. The three of them often talk together to relieve boredom when they are free, and there is another The one named Mu Feiyu is also gorgeous and charming, and occasionally comes to get close to them.

Accompanied by these sisters who are similar in age, it relieves a little of the homesickness, and during these days of living in Ningcui Xuan, Lian Zhen also has a general understanding of some situations in the palace.

The current emperor is called Zong Xun. He is 28 years old this year and is in his prime. In the harem, apart from the queen, there is also an imperial concubine, two concubines Min and Li, and countless other concubines.

The first empress and the three concubines were all from famous families, and now Concubine Li and Concubine Min are the most favored. Concubine Li is favored because of her beautiful appearance, while Concubine Min is favored because of her intelligent temperament and ability to please the emperor.

At present, the emperor's heirs are meager, with only two princes and three princesses under his knees. The first prince Zong Lie was born to Concubine Min, and the second prince Zong Xu's biological mother came from a humble background. The title of a concubine.Concubine Min's son is the most precious, and she is gaining momentum in the palace. It is said that even the empress has no choice but to give her some points.

The afternoon sun was fine, Lian Zhen and Su Yun thought about the general meeting, and they didn't care to rest, they got acquainted with the palace etiquette in the courtyard, while Mu Feiyu was sitting on the verandah embroidering purses, Shen Wenying had always envied her dexterity , next to her, while watching her go through the needle, while admiring.

Sang Rong suddenly came from outside and said, "What are you doing?"

The few people were startled, and quickly stood up and saluted: "Aunt Sang Rong."

Sang Rong changed her seriousness from the past, and there was a hint of a smile on her face: "Are you embroidering a purse? Tomorrow is going to be face-to-face. Let's put these little things down for now. It's time to get ready. The rules I taught you Remember?"

"Miansheng?" Mu Feiyu was stunned for a moment, her face flushed red with excitement, and she stammered, "Auntie, do you mean that all of us have been selected?" Su Yun looked at him worriedly. Sang Rong didn't dare to vent her anger, Lian Zhen and Shen Wenying glanced at each other, then involuntarily stretched out their hands and held each other tightly.

Sang Rong nodded with a smile, Mu Feiyu and Su Yun were relieved, both were full of smiles, Shen Wenying was also joyful, let go of Lianzhen's hand, stretched out her hand and patted her chest: "What should I do? Thinking of seeing the emperor, I'm so nervous all of a sudden!"

Sang Rong said a few words of comfort, and then told everyone carefully, Su Yun and others thanked Sang Rong, and went back to their rooms to prepare, but Lian Zhen was still standing there in a daze, Sang Rong walked up to her, suddenly He said in a low voice, "The harem is no better than this place. In the future, you will be more careful in everything, and be cautious in your words and deeds, so that you can protect yourself."

Lian Zhen said softly: "Auntie's words, Lian Zhen will remember them in my heart, thank you for taking care of me these days." As soon as he finished speaking, his heart suddenly felt sour, and two tears fell silently from his eyes.