Daoist Lin sister [Red House]

However, the sky failed as people wished, and before Daiyu really started to discuss all kinds of matters to go to Nanyang, on the other hand, the troublesome matter earlier pulled up the banner first, and started to mobilize with great fanfare.

But it is the big and small election of the palace.

Only then did the Yashe Dabi finally settle the dust, and selected the top stars of the inner and outer homes, and the champion of the Hundred Operas, etc., and awarded awards according to categories, and recruited a large number of talents.

Now, besides Suishiyuan, Xianquji and Zangshuge, Yashe has opened a new theater.

All kinds of good plays are staged in turn every day in Baixi Theater, new works of famous Peking opera actors, tour performances of Kunqu opera masters, unique skills of craftsmen, and even the venues for performing arts in rivers and lakes can also enter Baixi Theater.

However, the Baixi Theater is on the edge of Zheliu Beach, and there is still a distance from the first gate of Yashe.They are connected to each other, but not connected to each other. There is a two gates blocking them.

This day, Daiyu had just heard a story about a storyteller from Tianqiao. She was very excited and wanted to order "Siro Visits His Mother" again, when suddenly Xueyan came in from outside, approached Daiyu's ear, and said in a low voice : "Girl, over there, the imperial palace elections have been launched together. The empress has a message from the empress's side, and let you enter the palace together as a staff officer."

"Why do you want me to go?" Daiyu asked puzzled.

How did Xueyan know, and guessed nonsense: "Isn't it because the empress loves you and has nothing to do, so I want you to go and have fun?"

After hearing this, Daiyu had to follow Xueyan to get up and enter the palace.

This time, it is not the old road that Daiyu used to take when entering the palace.

Seeing it, the sedan chair went around the palace walls and turned outside a palace gate that Daiyu had never been to. Daiyu suddenly panicked, opened the curtain of the sedan chair, and asked the eunuchs who carried the sedan chair: "If you dare to ask your father-in-law, Where is this? Didn't you go to the queen's palace? Why did you bring me here?"

A young eunuch about 20 years old in front of the head saw the question, and hurriedly bowed and replied: "As for Miss Lin, this place used to be a fixed palace room for the big and small elections every year, and now there is a small election in it. The empress empress and the fifteenth princess are all there Miss Lin is waiting inside!"

Daiyu thanked the little eunuch, and ordered Xueyan to forcefully give him a large bag of broken silver.

Only then did the eunuchs carry Daiyu in again.

He had just entered the gate of the palace when he heard the voice of a little eunuch calling his name.

Daiyu couldn't be more curious, so she secretly opened a corner of the curtain and took a closer look.

It turned out that hundreds of bamboo sedan chairs were parked on both sides of the courtyard, and two to three hundred people were standing or kneeling in the open space.

Daiyu took a look, red, pink, green, blue, blue, purple... It was even more lively than her Yashe Dabi.

It's just that these women don't talk and laugh casually like they did in Yashe, talking and laughing, each with their heads bowed, their hands folded, placed in front of them, their eyes looking at their noses, their noses looking at their hearts, they are completely motionless, like clay sculptures and wood sculptures .

Daiyu was surprised.

Since it is a small election, the selection is for court ladies, female historians, or princess attendants. Smart people are always needed. Why do these beautiful ladies turn themselves into wooden figures?

Daiyu was still watching, and the sedan chair had been carried to the gate of the main hall.

The eunuch drew up the curtain of the sedan chair, and another maid came forward to help Daiyu out in person.

The beautiful ladies who were kneeling or standing waiting for a long time suddenly saw that another small sedan chair was carried in, but it was not the bamboo sedan chair they were riding in, and there were eunuchs and palace maids serving them in person, so they guessed that the identity of the visitor was unusual.

But I don't understand why such a character wants to participate in the small election?

When she saw Daiyu's slender hand stretched out, the skin on the end was as smooth as cream, and her wrist was as smooth as frost and snow, it suddenly dawned on her that such a beauty deserved such special treatment!

However, when Daiyu stepped off the sedan chair lightly and showed her naturally carved face without makeup, all the beautiful women were unanimously calm.

It turned out to be the owner of Yashe, the strange way has such a pomp!

Before, seeing Daiyu's demeanor, those who secretly regarded her as an enemy, and thought about how to squeeze her out in the next small election were all relieved—how could Ms. Lin come to participate in the draft?How funny!

Regardless of what everyone in the courtyard thought, Daiyu was invited into the main hall.

In the main hall, the empress, two or three concubines, the virtuous concubine, the fifteen princesses and others were all in line.

After Daiyu saluted, she walked behind Prince Xian.

Seeing it from the top, the Empress Empress said with gusto: "So it was Ben Gong who called you here, why do you only recognize her but not Ben Gong?"

She refers to Princess Xian.

Just as Dai Yu was about to answer, Princess Xian was afraid of her embarrassment, so she hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you have fifteen princesses by your side, why are you here to snatch your daughter from your niece and daughter-in-law?"

But he treats Daiyu as a daughter.

Ren Shi was as stupid as Niu Yun, and he also heard the pampering meaning in Princess Xian's words, and winked at Daiyu.Daiyu blushed, and gave Niu Yun a stern look.

The two were flirting with each other, but the empress started to get down to business.

"Today's small election, I have invited all of you to come here, and I will give you a hand, and I will pick out some capable people for the palace. Even if it is fifteen, I have to find a servant." The empress said. .

Everyone nodded yes.

Then the eunuchs clapped their hands as a sign, and the screening outside continued.

Daiyu had never seen the selection process before, so she felt a little curious.Baochai is such a wonderful person, she failed in the election in her previous life, I don't know how harsh this small election is?

Daiyu couldn't help looking, and Princess Xian saw her, shook her hand, told her to sit down, and said to her in a low voice: "Silly boy, what's so interesting about it? Whoever goes up and who goes down, it's all the same." It’s okay. The ones outside are just a formality. The empress asked us to come because of the general election.”

"Oh?" Daiyu asked in surprise, "Since it's all decided by default, how—"

Princess Xian said: "Although they are all pre-determined, we still have to see if there are any who are not worthy of their names or who are particularly outstanding, such as your star of the Grand Competition, Xiaoxiang Concubine Xue Baochai. She was originally selected from the selection list from childhood. If you go down, won’t you be picked up again now?”

Daiyu touched her nose when she heard this, and wanted to ask, who crossed out Baochai's name?In the end, considering the large number of people present, he didn't ask, and changed the subject: "Then I don't know what Miss Xue will be selected for this time?"

If the small election is passed, it is just a court lady.Better, let me make an exception to allow you to be a female history.Only those who are outstanding can be the servant of the princess, and the princess must also wait to see you.

Princess Xian pointed to Niu Yun who was sitting opposite, and said, "I guess it's probably Princess Fifteen's attendant."

Daiyu nodded with a smile.Baochai is clever and smart, and is the best at dealing with people, but Niu Yun is "clumsy in speech and tongue" and not good at communication.It is also appropriate for Baochai to be Niu Yun's attendant, as they are a perfect match for each other.

But Niu Yun seemed to have heard the conversation between the two, and trotted to Daiyu's side, pulled her sleeves and said, "I, I only recognized my sister, but the queen mother said that my sister is not free, so I shouldn't." Then I got to know Sister Xichun again, and everything is fine with Concubine Xiaoxiang, but I want Sister Xichun to come to the palace often to accompany me."

As if afraid that Daiyu would misunderstand her, Niu Yun hurriedly added: "I heard that elder sister Xichun Youxi paints, and also knows Western painting. There is an imperial painter in the palace, and there is also a foreign master. If she can come together—— "

The tone was aggrieved, and with her small appearance, Daiyu's heart almost softened when she heard it!

Daiyu hurriedly interrupted her and said, "Since I'm choosing a school for you, it's up to you to like it! In this way, Miss Xue is indeed much older than you. How about Sister Xichun, who is about the same age as you and has similar tastes."

"Does Sister Lin think the same way? Let me tell you, Sister Lin will definitely support me!" Niu Yunxi said, looking at the empress sitting on the table, and said, "I just don't see Sister Xichun, so I can't ask her opinion in person. I have to bother you." Sister Lin!"

"What's so difficult about it? The princess wrote a letter in hand, and I handed it over to her. Thinking about it, she should be willing." Daiyu said.

Niu Yun rolled up his arms and sleeves and was about to write a letter immediately, but Daiyu held her back, remembering her idea of ​​going to Nanyang, and secretly covered her ears and whispered to her.

Niu Yun didn't want to listen to it, but after listening to it, he became excited, jumped up and down, and clapped his hands to applaud!

It caused those concubines who couldn't easily see Niu Yun's face to look sideways.Even the empress couldn't help asking: "What's so interesting, come and tell the empress?"

Niu Yun kept his mouth shut and just shook his head.

Seeing that the empress could not ask, she went to see Daiyu again.Daiyu, however, also kept a secret, shaking her head and said: "The secret of heaven must not be revealed."

The two of them looked eccentric, but they were born beauties, so they were very cute when they were put together.The queen empress took the lead in laughing, and the rest of the people naturally wouldn't be offended.

It's just a pity that Baochai finally managed to be the attendant of the fifteenth princess, but was rejected by the princess and had to compete with others.

Daiyu and the others were talking and laughing in the main hall, and in the courtyard outside, there was heavy dew in late autumn, and a group of beautiful ladies in light clothes and gauze stood in the open space, shivering from the early morning.

It just can't be moved easily.

There were old nuns who gestured around them with something similar to a measuring scale, and also took notes in a small notebook. From time to time, words about being a little fat, too tall, having bad bones, or even having a hard horoscope came into the hall.

When Daiyu heard these words, she couldn't help but peek out a few times.Sure enough, all the people who were called by the nuns had a sad face, and when they turned their heads, they were carried out again in a bamboo sedan chair.

Daiyu was wary, and couldn't help looking outside in a daze.

I saw an old woman about 50 years old walking up to a girl in a crimson gown and light yellow jacket, asking her to stand upright with her arms outstretched, raising her chin, looking left and right, and then stretched out her hand from the girl. All the way from the waist to the calf.

It seemed that the girl's figure and bones were still not satisfactory, so the nanny lifted up her skirt to look at her feet in front of the public.

The girl was still a little shy, but when she saw that the other people were calm as they should be, she closed her eyes and let the nanny do what she wanted.

Daiyu frowned, how could she choose such a palace maid, she was just like Ren Yazi when she was buying and selling maids?

Could it be that Baochai also received such treatment back then?That's it, and you lost the election?As Daiyu thought about it, she finally understood a little bit why Baochai refused to see people and was depressed for so long after losing the election!

Niu Yun was standing next to Daiyu, seeing her expression was not right, he comforted her in a low voice: "This is a palace lady, to put it nicely, but she is also a servant. Those families even sent their daughters here, so they didn't want to Therefore, there is nothing to say about suffering some torture."

When Daiyu heard this, she looked at Niu Yun—as expected, this is the royal family.

But Prince Xian's Mansion is not like this.Before the two families got engaged, Daiyu had only been to Prince Xian's mansion once, but she was deeply moved by the atmosphere in the mansion.No matter where you go, the maids and servants you see always greet you with smiles.Whether it's flowers or water, the windows are bright and clean, and the rules are strict. Not only is there no mess in the back house, even the servants are well restrained.

Thinking about it, Daiyu lost her mind and didn't even hear the empress' questions.

Niu Yun hurriedly pushed her.Daiyu looked around blankly.

The empress had no choice but to ask again: "Yu'er, you have seen a lot, I wonder if you have heard that there is a Qianxiang country in this world?"

Daiyu shook her head, and replied honestly, "I've never heard of it."

The empress said: "It is indeed a rare event. The news of our general election this time has somehow spread to their barbaric and foreign lands. There are also envoys sent by the Raksha Kingdom, Qianxiang Kingdom and Xiabang Korea. They sent beauties here. Among them, the Qianxiang country is not only rich in spices, but also the queen is in power in the country!"

"Oh? There is such a rare thing?" Princess Xian replied on Daiyu's behalf.

Daiyu was also immediately attracted attention, Qian Xiangguo, or the queen?

"Dare to ask the empress, is the kingdom of Qianxiang located in the sea?" Daiyu asked.

"Exactly. It is said that it is only a small island the size of a palm, but there are many people living there. I heard from the envoys that their place is full of summer all year round, and the people are often naked, which shows that it is not a good place to go." Queen The empress said.

Daiyu didn't think so.Lin Miao and the others led the Lin family's fleet to the South Seas and traveled by sea, and now there have been three or four round trips.Although Daiyu has never heard them talk about Qianxiang Country, it is very interesting to mention the sea experience and the customs and customs of various countries and places she met along the way.

The so-called perennial lack of clothing must be due to the hot weather in the area, and people at that time wore thinner clothes.Since Qianxiang Kingdom can send beauties to Beijing, it probably also has a fleet of ships, which are educated.It is also a small country rich in spices and ruled by a queen.Isn't it the first choice for her to go to Nanyang! Daiyu couldn't help being elated!

"I don't know where the envoy of Qianxiang Kingdom, Bingxiu, is now?" Daiyu asked.

"The envoy is in front of the court, but the beautiful girl will wait for a while after the election is over, and then send it to me to have a look at it." The empress said casually.

former court?Daiyu read silently.

At this moment, the previous dynasty, the Golden Luan Hall.

Civil and military officials stand in two shifts.The Holy Majesty was sitting on the dragon chair, and the eunuch beside him proclaimed an edict: "I invite the envoys of Qianxiang Kingdom to have an audience."

Then two dark-skinned women with bright red cloaks and strange long-plumed hats came up to the hall.

In the court hall, a group of ministers followed him.I saw these two envoys, not only women, but also bare feet in late autumn, with ten toes exposed, wearing a pair of wooden clogs, and went to the hall with a clang.

The civil servants who look no evil hurriedly averted their eyes, only those "reckless" generals would like to look at these two people more, secretly talking about the exotic customs.

But the two female envoys didn't feel humiliated, they walked to the front generously, according to the rituals of heaven and court, they knelt down and saluted long live three times, and only got up to speak after being called up.

The emperor was a little tired and didn't want to speak.It was Du Ming who did the work on his behalf, talking to the envoy.

Du Ming asked the short woman in the lead: "I don't know the maid's name and official position? This time, you are ordered by your king to come to our heaven and court. What is the purpose?"

The female envoy could understand everything, and said in fluent Chinese: "Returning to you, the little girl's surname is Fu, and her name is Na. She is an official in charge of merchant trade in our country. Any transaction involving spices, silk, etc., The little girl is in charge of the business. This time, the little girl was ordered by my queen to bring a lot of special products, famous items, pearls, agates, and beauties to meet the heaven and pay homage to the emperor. I just ask the emperor to open more ports. The citizens of Xiangguo and the people of Heaven and Dynasty will do business and trade, exchange what they have and what they need, and enjoy the prosperity and peace of Heaven and Dynasty!"

This Fu Naduan has a clever mouth, calling the emperor the Holy Emperor. For the sake of commerce and mutual trade, she is also a gold jewel and a beautiful woman. It can be seen that she is really in charge of foreign commerce.

Only when the national treasury is sufficient can we have no long-term worries.Only when the people are rich can there be long-term peace and stability.The emperor was well aware of this fact, and he always turned a blind eye to the people in the coastal areas who violated foreign trade orders and went to sea to barter.Now, this Qianxiang country has come to the DPRK on its own initiative, proposing to communicate with each other and develop diplomatic relations.Although the emperor didn't care about it, the two countries were at war and they didn't want to kill the envoy, let alone stretch out his hand without slapping his face. The humble attitude of this female envoy is not very harmful.The emperor waved his hand, indicating that Du Ming should take care of it.

The eunuch will send the two envoys out.

Who knew that Fu Na said again: "Please wait a moment, the Holy Emperor, the little girl is here, and I want to dare to ask the Holy Emperor to send a capable minister to go to my Qianxiang. My people's wisdom, pass on my people to educate them, so that our barbarian people can also sing the praises of the sky and the demeanor of the country."

It turns out that Qianxiang Country has a lot of ambitions.In addition to doing business, I also want the Central Plains culture, classics, rules, and systems, and even capable ministers and honest officials are also coveted!

But this Fu Na spoke nicely, not only the emperor was very comfortable, even Du Ming couldn't help but stroke his beard, feeling complacent.

It is rare to come to the court for the last time, and the obedient Prince Xian, who has been listening to the female envoy, suddenly thought that Yongyu returned home not long ago, and told him that he wanted to go to Nanyang. I have to go with Daiyu and let him report back to Grandpa Huang Yunyun.

At that time, Prince Xian still laughed at his son's impatience, and that Daiyu was in a hurry to get married before she could get married.

Thinking about it now, what is the situation in Nanyang, whether it is dangerous or not, the poor mountains and bad waters, the people who have not been enlightened, and what they look like, no one knows.It just so happened that a Qianxiang country came, and it seemed to be in good shape.In this way, isn't it just that when you are sleepy, someone gives you a pillow, just right!

Prince Xian came out to play, and volunteered: "I think what Qianxiang's envoy said is reasonable. My emperor's grace is mighty, and his blessings should be given to the world and neighbors. Now Qianxiang country is begging for enlightenment, which is just to promote our country's prestige. The beginning. The minister is not talented, and he is willing to be a sage and a virtuous person. The dog's son Yongyu and Miss Lin, the daughter of Lord Lin, the servant of the Ministry of officials, can be a pair of envoys, and go to Nanyang to pass on my emperor's favor!"

Well, Lin Ruhai who was standing in the crowd: ...

Lin Ruhai picked out his ears, and asked in a low voice to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials standing beside him, "Lord Zhou, what did Prince Caixian say?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials looked at Lin Ruhai sympathetically, and replied in a low voice: "He said, let your daughter and his son go to Qianxiang Kingdom together."

Lin Ruhai, who heard it clearly this time: ...

"Your majesty," Lin Ruhai said, "I will not obey you!" He has not yet left the palace.

The emperor waved his hand suddenly again, turned around and got off the dragon chair.

A group of eunuchs and court ladies all followed.

The remaining civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the two female envoys of Qianxiang Kingdom looked at each other in blank dismay.

In the end, it was Lin Ruhai who spoke first: "Does the emperor agree or not?"

Du Ming shook his head, as if he still felt that he hadn't expressed his meaning clearly, he shrugged his shoulders again, and gestured to Lin Ruhai to spread his hands, Fang said: "Since the Holy Majesty has retreated, if there is nothing wrong with the colleagues, please go back Let's go!" Saying this, the first one walked out with his robe sleeves tossed.

The two female envoys from the Qianxiang Kingdom looked at each other, but had no choice but to retreat.

But Lin Ruhai refused, and quickly caught up with Du Ming, asking, "Lord Zaifu, why did you leave like this? Is there any other explanation about the envoy? My little girl is just a weak girl in a boudoir, she has no name and no role, how can I?" So he became an envoy of this country?"

Du Ming gritted his teeth to hold back a laugh.This apprentice is also a wonderful person, he is usually as smart as a ghost and as cunning as a fox, why does his head turn into a paste whenever he encounters something related to his precious daughter?

"Naturally, the Holy Majesty has to make up his mind on this matter, and the holy will should not be easily guessed. The Holy Majesty has not said anything, and even I have nothing to do. If you have this spare time to pester me, why not find your good in-laws who made the idea?" !” Du Ming said leisurely.

One word awakened the dreamer, Lin Ruhai suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned around and glared at Prince Xian.

Prince Xian, who was about to smear the soles of his feet and slip away, suddenly felt the wind blowing from the back of his head, and a few knives were inserted into his back.He knew that Lin Ruhai was chasing him, so he hurried away.

"Prince Xian, please stop!" Lin Ruhai chased after him fiercely, but Prince Xian's footsteps became faster and faster, Lin Ruhai had no choice but to chase and shout.

"Brother Ruhai, there is still everything to do in this king's family, so I left first. We will meet again at another day, and we will meet again at another day!" Prince Xian said without turning his head.

"You—" Lin Ruhai was furious, and rushed to Prince Xian's back in three steps at a time, and shouted, "Stop!"

The words are divided into two parts.

Besides, for Daiyu, the small election was carried out very quickly, and within half a day, all the candidates had been selected.

Baochai's reputation spread far and wide due to the honor of the Dabi, so naturally she has never lost the election, and has replaced Yuanchun's position, becoming the female history of the empress's palace.When Baochai came in to thank her, she saw Daiyu sitting there.They were still sisters in the past, but today they are so different, the two of them are relatively speechless.

The empress, however, liked Baochai very much, she liked her dignity and decency, and she especially liked the gist of the "female virtue" she answered in the last round of the Neisha Grand Competition.

A group of young draft girls came in to thank En and listen to the order.

The Empress talked about the matter of the Grand Competition in Neisha, and also said that what Baochai said about women's virtue is to be cautious in words and actions, and they need to abide by their duties. This is the first rule that the beautiful women entering the palace need to keep in mind.

After hearing this, all the show girls knelt and nodded in agreement.

The empress waved her hand to repel the crowd.Then another eunuch came forward with a sign full of famous posts, bowed and asked, "Empress, do you want to hold a general election now?"

The empress nodded, "The weather is very good today, and I am in a happy mood, so let's come together!"

The eunuch immediately went down to pass the big draft to the palace.

Tanchun is also among them.

Daiyu saw Tanchun in the distance wearing all the clothes of a beautiful woman, walking in with her head bowed, and suddenly remembered the promise she had made.

Today the sky is high and the sea is wide, but I can roam freely, but my third sister and Baochai will resolutely enter this deep palace backyard to fight for wealth and glory.Daiyu couldn't tell what was in her heart.But everyone has their own ambitions, as long as I have a clear heart.

General elections are not as casual and contemptuous as minor elections.

First, the inner eunuch showed the posts with the birthdays, family backgrounds, specialties, and portraits of each beautiful girl to the empress and all the concubines and nobles to watch, and they first screened out the particularly favorite candidates.

Princess Xian also got a thick stack of famous cards.Daiyu leaned over and watched together.

It turns out that this random name post is also very particular.Firstly, the female relatives of the families of senior officials of the third rank or above, then the families of military generals and honored nobles, and later, those of the fifth and sixth ranks, etc., will not even be able to enter the level of the name post.

Xianqin and Princess Concubine have a detached status and are just, so what she holds in her hand is not only the name card of the minister's daughter, but also the clan and noble family.

Daiyu looked over one by one, and saw that they were indeed celebrities of the moment, with beautiful faces, and many of them were regular customers of Yashe.

These women, in Daiyu's eyes, each has its own merits, and each is good.Xianqin and Wangfei turned over quickly, sorting each of them into categories and placing them separately.

Daiyu quietly asked: "Princess Wangfei, what are you doing, how did you divide it?"

Princess Xian smiled mysteriously and said: "You don't understand this, right? Miao Yang is a big-hearted person, and he definitely never taught you these things. These families also have relatives and relatives, and some are at odds with each other. They are not in harmony with the palace. Masters, they are also related to each other. This general election is different from the small elections. It is for the royal family to choose concubines. In the big election, the girls will either enter the harem or enter the palace of the princes. There are also those who refer to marriage to ministers and courtiers. , and even marry far away. Who can enter the harem, who is suitable for princes, ministers, and even who—"

As Prince Xian said, she moved closer to Daiyu, pointed to a few name cards in the far right corner, and said in a low voice: "There are still people who have agreed with each other and handed over the notes in advance to be rejected."

Only then did Daiyu understand the key.

It was also a coincidence that Tanchun's famous post happened to be in the hands of Prince Xian and Princess Xian.

Princess Xian knew that Daiyu was a righteous person and had a good relationship with her sisters, so she raised the famous post of Tanchun in front of her, and asked Daiyu, where should the famous post of Tanchun be placed?

The first pile belonged to concubines, and the second pile belonged to the prince.

Daiyu felt guilty, looked around furtively, and saw that everyone was busy and no one was looking at her, so she pouted quietly into the prince's group.

The virtuous princess heard the string song and knew the elegance, so she directly put Tanchun's famous post on the first among the princes.

Not long after, the virtuous prince and concubine finished reading a stack of famous posts.Others have also completed [-].

A group of maids brought me some refreshments and fruits, and after a while, the first round of selection was over.

The empress was perfect in order, and said with a smile: "Everyone has worked hard, your eyes are tired, now let's feast your eyes!"

As soon as the empress finished speaking, an eunuch immediately brought in a group of beautiful women in beautiful clothes.

The eunuch called the name, and a beautiful girl came out to salute the empress and everyone.

Daiyu listened intently, and saw that they were all from the third batch, which should be allocated to ministers or sons of ministers.

I don't know what kind of people these women are. Daiyu thought about it and watched it carefully.

After a long time, I finally saw some ways.

These women are all from middle-class backgrounds, and they can't be said to be outstanding in appearance, but they all have both parents, strict family education, talents and virtuous names.Between the answers, they were a little immature and shy, and indeed they were slightly insufficient.

Seeing this, Daiyu admired Prince Xian and the others even more.She seldom sees Princess Xian go out on weekdays, but she knows all about the houses, children, in-laws and so on of every household in the capital.

Is this also the quality of being a princess, but I don’t know if I am qualified

Somehow, Daiyu inexplicably thought of Yongyu.

That person is well-known outside, not to mention the capital city, I am afraid that there are countless people in the world who wish to be his concubine.

Thinking about it, Daiyu secretly smiled.

Princess Xian saw it beside her, and seemed to have guessed what Daiyu was thinking, the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

In a blink of an eye, the eunuch brought in another group of beautiful girls, and the leading one was Tanchun.

Tanchun came in with his head down, but he never saw Daiyu.

When the eunuch sang the name "Jia Tanchun", Tanchun raised his head slightly.

"I heard that you won No.4 in the Yashe Grand Competition," a concubine asked.

Tanchun nodded shyly.

"What do you do when you are at home on weekdays?" another person asked.

Tanchun thought about it for a while, and Fang replied: "Mother and sister-in-law are in charge of everything in the family. The courtiers don't do much at home, they just write and do work."

"I see that the clothes on you are different from other people's, but you made them yourself," the empress asked.

"What the empress said was indeed done by the minister herself. The craftsmanship is vulgar, and it's hard to wait for the elegant hall." Tanchun said humbly.

The empress laughed, "If your craftsmanship is considered vulgar and difficult to be elegant, then my daughter will have no face standing here anymore!"

When Niu Yun first saw Tanchun, he was overjoyed and gave Tanchun winks frequently.Tanchun was very nervous, not only didn't see Daiyu, he didn't even notice Niu Yun's obvious hint.

But the empress saw everything in her eyes, and she had heard Niu Yun come back and said that she had exhausted the benefits of the three sisters of the Jia family.Love Wu and Wu is also to thank them for their friendship with Niu Yun. Now that Tanchun has entered the ranks of the prince's family members, the empress made up her mind to give Tanchun a title.

"There are nine princes under my knees—" the empress had just finished speaking, but Niu Yun suddenly interrupted: "Mother, Brother Nine is still young, so he wants to be with his daughter!"

As soon as Niu Yun spoke, everyone in the room laughed.

Everyone thought Niu Yun was young and ignorant.actually not.Niu Yun had another idea in his mind.

It was also because, after the Dabi returned that day, the Ninth Prince asked Niu Yun a lot of things about Xichun, and his expression inevitably revealed some thoughts.

Niu Yun suddenly became enlightened, and immediately made up his mind to turn the strange sister into a sister-in-law.At this time, hearing that the Empress Empress had plans to beat the mandarin ducks, how could she not be in a hurry and interrupted in a panic.

The empress doted on Niu Yun very much, and upon seeing this, she asked, "Oh, your ninth brother wants to be your companion, so which one of your brothers can make someone?"

The implication is that Tanchun has been promised a prince.

Tanchun couldn't help biting her water chestnut lips.

Niu Yun thought about it, but he didn't know who to say.Daiyu was on the opposite side, she simply mouthed and said: "Fourth Prince."

When Niu Yun saw it, he quickly replied, "Fourth brother is fine!"

The fourth prince's expressions on everyone's faces changed.

The fourth prince is currently receiving the favor of the emperor, and he is the No. 1 choice to inherit the throne.This Jia Tanchun, in terms of the family background of the Rongguo Mansion, is not low, but she is a concubine daughter of a fourth-rank Yuanwailang family, how can she be worthy of the fourth prince?

"If it's the fourth prince," the fourth prince was not born to the empress, and he was older, so he had very righteous ideas.The empress pondered for a moment, then Fang said again, "I'm afraid I can only do the history of women in the palace first. Jia Tanchun, are you willing?"

How dare Tanchun say that he is unwilling to kneel down and accept the decree to thank him.

Daiyu saw the turn of events, Yuanchun changed to Tanchun, but she didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

Tanchun's home has already been decided on this side, suddenly two inner eunuchs walked in from the outside, followed by a young woman wrapped in light gauze.

The woman was extremely petite, with white skin, beautiful features, and a slender waist.Walking around, there is a sense of style and charm, which looks very different from the Central Plains women.

Sure enough, he heard the eunuch report back: "I will report to the empress, and the beautiful girl Qianxiang will bring it to you."

The beautiful woman seemed to be able to understand Chinese, and knelt down when she heard the sound, and paid respects: "Wu Yina, a beautiful woman from Qianxiang country, pays her respects to Empress Empress of Heaven."

Over there, the inner eunuch told the empress about what happened in the hall.

After listening to the empress, the empress didn't mention the matter of sending envoys, she just asked: "Your island country has some special products, and you want to trade with our celestial dynasty?"

"After returning to the holy empress, although my Qianxiang country is an island country, the seasons are like spring, and many melons and fruits are never found in the Central Plains. Even in the vast sea, there are countless seafood specialties." Wu Yina said.

But the Empress waved her hand and said, "Wu, what kind of seafood has a strong fishy smell. We and the people of the upper country really don't like it. But the melons and fruits are strange in shape, and they have some meaning."

Hearing this, Wu Yina suddenly pointed to a string of pearls around her neck and said, "It's just such pearls. We have everything there, and there are countless ones. Corals as big as Zhang Xu are not a problem, and spices are far away." Selling to Southeast Asian countries is also completely different from the Central Plains."

Wu Yina is also a smart person, knowing what to say to whomever she meets.Concubines in the harem don’t have to worry about food and clothing, gold and silver smell like copper, only jewelry, spices and clothes, etc., which are unique and unique to women, can move their hearts.

Sure enough, not only the Empress, but even the Xianqin and Princess Xian showed an expression of interest.

"In this way, if you only ask for some food, rice, noodles, tea and silk, my dynasty is vast and abundant, and I don't lack anything. I just want to find something new. It's no big deal to do business with you. Even the wisdom of the people, Enhancing education, sending officials—" The Empress paused at this point.

Daiyu listened carefully, and when she heard the word "pai officials", she couldn't help pricking up her ears even more.

"My emperor's wishes can also be approved. It's just that the candidates for dispatching officials need to be carefully considered. Is it possible that on your island, only women are officials?" the empress asked.

Wu Yina bowed and replied: "Exactly. In our place, women are in charge of state affairs and family affairs, while men live in deep boudoirs."

"If this is the case, wouldn't my emperor have to send a female officer to the island to save the hatchback?" asked the empress.

A flash of light suddenly appeared in the mind of the female officer Daiyu.