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81 Palace Selection
The show girls rested for a day, and the palace election finally arrived. It was also a sunny day, and the fine grasses spit out the stalks. From time to time, cuckoos and yellow warblers screamed from the window.
Meng Sangyu asked Emperor Zhou Wu as he tidied his clothes, "The emperor, don't you really choose a few desirable ones to stay? I'm afraid you won't like the ones chosen by the concubines."
Emperor Zhou Wu lowered his head to kiss her on the cheek, smiled and said, "I don't care about anyone except you. You decide whether they will stay."
"The emperor doesn't need to choose the daughters of important ministers or confidant ministers to marry? Regarding the twists and turns in the court, the concubines don't understand, and I am afraid that they will miss you." Meng Sangyu would not be moved by the sweet words of men, and continued to ask.
"Now that the court is in my control, why do we need marriage to win over people?" Emperor Zhou Wu sneered, pinning a Huasheng by the side of the sangyu, softly soothing, "Whoever you want to keep, keep him No opinion.” He was not interested in participating in this palace election, and left it to Sang Yu to be the master. If it were not for the rules of the ancestors, he would even want to abolish the election. I think his son will get married in the future, so he had to suppress this idea under.
Meng Sangyu glanced at him, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why don't you leave a concubine?"
"Then leave none of them! I'll treat the queen!" Emperor Zhou Wu laughed with his arms around her, bit her lips hard, whispered'vinegar jar' and went straight up, feeling unprecedented Delightful. He likes Sang Yu to have the idea of monopolizing himself, because his heart is the same.
Meng Sangyu stood at the gate of the hall and watched him leave with a complicated expression.
Mother Feng stepped forward and asked in a soft voice, "Manny, are we really not keeping any of them?" She always felt so looking forward to it! Yin Cui and Bishui also looked over with scorching eyes.
"The emperor is joking? If I really don't stay alone, I won't have to sit in the Imperial Consort." Meng Sangyu waved his hand and walked into the inner hall to sleep. The election of the palace will not start until the end of the early dynasty, and there is still one hour left, no hurry.
An hour later, the newly dressed ladies gathered in the open space outside the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, standing in groups of five, waiting for the palace selection. Without the help of the concubine, this is the only opportunity for them to meet the emperor, and naturally they have to perform well. Meng Ruizhu wears a pink and green gauze skirt, coupled with fresh and elegant makeup, standing in the midst of a crowd of beautiful women also fell into disgrace. Her appearance is not vulgar. A few days ago, Yu Yage was there and couldn't show it, but now Yu Yage is gone and naturally stands out.
The show girls in the same group knew that she was the sister of the Imperial Consort, and they came up to fawn, but they were all repelled by her cold face. Hearing that the beautiful girls around her talked about the scandal that Yu Yage was expelled from the palace for her "unclean body", she pursed her lips and sneered, her eyes gleaming with the ambition to win.
In the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, except for the Imperial Consort, all the Four Consorts have gathered. Wise Concubine was sitting in the corner alone, his dark expression and poisoned eyes were daunting. The newly promoted three concubines deliberately stepped forward to talk, but after meeting her sight, they all retreated. The previous Wise Concubine was not a good match, but now Wise Concubine is like a ghost, making people feel scared from the bottom of their hearts. There are also those concubines who used to be favored for a while, and now they are very simple, and it is rare to see the previous side. Such a change is too abrupt, and don't know what happened that day.
Although curious to die, the concubines who are well versed in the rules of survival in the harem know that there are some things that they can't explore.
After waiting for a while, Meng Sangyu took Shi Shiran into the main hall and sat down on the main seat. The Fourth Concubine saluted, and seeing her here alone, the newcomers Concubine Liang and Concubine Shu couldn't help showing disappointed expressions. They have not seen the emperor for several months.
"Get up." Meng Sangyu raised his hand, looking tired. Spring is really good for sleeping, and she has always felt that she is not getting enough sleep lately.
"Dare to ask my mother, why didn't the emperor come?" Concubine Liang did not stand up, and asked boldly.
"The emperor is busy with government affairs, so he won't come." Meng Sangyu twitched his mouth, and waited until the disappointed Concubine Liang and Concubine Shu sat down, and ordered the eunuch at the entrance of the temple, "Pass the first group of beautiful women in."
The five slim girls walked into the hall, kneeling down and bowing down. They really looked like hibiscus and sounded like a yellow oriole, making people forget the common customs. Although have read the album for a long time, know that the female quality of this show is exceptional, and it can be seen that real people have another feeling. Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang, who were so disappointed just now, couldn't help but secretly rejoice that the emperor hadn't come, otherwise they would not be taken away.
Both of them looked at the Imperial Consort, and both looked at ease. The imperial consort method is extraordinary. Yu Yage was solved with a puppy the day before yesterday. Today, he will not leave a strong enemy.
But soon they knew that they were wrong. The Imperial Consort selection was very serious and responsible. For those with outstanding talents, outstanding appearance, and distinguished family background, she kept the signs one by one, and she didn't mean to suppress them at all. Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang were amazed, even Concubine De and Wise Concubine looked at her a few more times.
Meng Sangyu sketched on the roster, put down the pen, and called the next group, rubbing the painful forehead with the gap of the group change. When first entered the hall, only felt sleepy, but after smelling the incense in the hall for a long time, after listening to the show girl's playing several times, she became more and more dizzy, her stomach churning, and she wanted to vomit.
The next group of show girls soon came in and saluted respectfully. Meng Sangyu quickly picked up his spirits, patrolled the faces of the five people, and saw the smiling Meng Ruizhu, her eyes darkened.
"Go ahead." She waved. A show girl came out, introduced herself briefly, answered several questions raised by the four concubine, and began to perform painting.
Meng Sangyu leaned back in the chair and took a sip of tea from Mother Feng. A sourness surged to her throat, and she gritted her teeth and resisted.
It was Meng Ruizhu's turn to play. She stepped forward unhurriedly, introduced herself gently and softly, graceful throughout the whole process, with a calm smile on her face. Her beauty is the kind of soft beauty, not as sharp as Meng Sangyu, it is easy to make people feel good. Concubine De looked as usual and did not ask her any questions, but Concubine Liang and Concubine Shu frequently asked questions. Even Wise Concubine, who had been holding the brand with a cold face, asked a few questions.
Seeing their behavior, how can Meng Sangyu not know what they think? The sisters serve a husband together, they are looking for someone to share their pets, and even if they can't share their pets, they can make her feel more responsive. Meng Ruizhu also has a few tricks. He was at Bixiao Palace yesterday and turned around to catch Wise Concubine. The news that Shen Huiru was given to death came, and she immediately guessed that the other party must have told the truth about the substitute. If she was herself, she would do the same for a happy one, at least she could hold a few backs. The emperor's life, Shen Huiru, was not without this sinister intention. After all, a large group of hungry-thirsty women is difficult to deal with, if they are completely given up. She is the only one among all the high-ranking concubines who survived. With Wise Concubine's twisted mind, it is natural to hate her. After this draft, it's time for Wise Concubine to fully understand the reality.
Thinking of this, Meng Sangyu lifted his chin and smiled playfully. With a sharp gaze, Meng Ruizhu, who was playing under his seat, called a wrong note. Her face changed suddenly, but she adjusted quickly. After the performance, the four concubines looked at Meng Sangyu and waited for her to speak.
"Lie." Meng Sangyu waved carelessly.
The four concubines all showed such an expression as expected.
Concubine De also raised his hand after the Imperial Consort and said in a simple and neat way, "Lie!" Meng Sangyu gave her a smile.
Wise Concubine put down the tea cup, and the corners of her lips curled slightly with obvious malice, "My palace likes Miss Meng very much, keep the sign." When the words fell, she smiled, giving people a very sick feeling.
"Stay." Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang said one after another. What makes the Imperial Consort unhappy, they are happy to do it.
Three of the five concubines can pass without a card, which means that Meng Ruizhu can be promoted to the title after the draft and become one of the emperor's concubines. Meng Ruizhu knelt to thank her, a trace of ambition and happiness in her eyes.
Meng Sangyu glanced at her with a faint smile, sketched out her name, and was about to put a pen. Suddenly, he felt that the sky was spinning and he couldn't help but planted to the side. Mother Feng screamed "Niang Niang", hurriedly stepped forward to catch her slumping body, and then called the imperial doctor repeatedly.
The Fourth Concubine hurriedly stood up to take a look, and the show girls who had not left the scene also showed panic expressions, and the hall suddenly became a mess.
Meng Ruizhu raised her eyebrows in surprise, and wondered triumphantly: Is this stimulated by me? Really weak! Meng Sangyu, this is just the beginning, you will suffer in the future!
The Imperial Consort was carefully carried into the side hall, and the draft at the main hall was stopped. Yu Yaan immediately sent someone to notify the emperor. To the extent that the emperor cared about the Imperial Consort, if he didn't notify him immediately, he would definitely provoke a anger.
Sure enough, as Yu Yaan expected, the emperor came faster than the imperial doctor, and a cloud of ink was stained on the bright yellow sleeves, which showed how flustered he was.
"How come you faint suddenly? The doctor? Hurry up and send someone to urge you!" He sat on the edge of the bed, his hands trembling slightly and stroking the woman's pale face, his somber tone seemed to drip with water.
Changxi bowed and promised, exited the hall and made a gesture to Void. The hidden guard quickly went to the hospital to find someone.
Concubine De was about to reply, but Concubine Liang was the first to speak, "Back to the emperor, the concubines saw that the second lady of the Meng family's morals and merits were extraordinary, so they left her brand and didn't want the Imperial Consort lady to faint suddenly. ."
Concubine Shu echoed a few words, only Wise Concubine, since the emperor entered the palace, has shrunk and hid in the corner for fear of being seen by him.
Concubine De was silent, his gaze swept across the emperor's horrified eyes and trembling fingertips, with a sarcasm in his heart. But just fainted, the emperor was actually afraid of Russ, showing how much he cared about the Imperial Consort. This stall alluded to the imperial consort being jealous and suppressing his clan. Beware that the gain is not worth the loss!
Keep the card? Meng Ruizhu? Emperor Zhou Wu's face became more gloomy when he heard this. The sisters serve a husband together, are they humiliating me or humiliating Sang Yu? Even I felt sick when I heard it. No wonder Sang Yu fainted!
"The memorial of Duke Meng's love is on my desk. After the draft, you have to marry Meng Ruizhu by yourself. Who told you to do your own thing?" His voice was wrapped in nine cold ice, called Wise Concubine, Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang were immediately pale. Turned his face.
"Give me the Meng Ruizhu brand!" Seeing Sang Yu struggling, there seemed to be an uneasy color between his eyebrows, he immediately suppressed his voice to the lowest level and held Sang Yu's hand tightly.
Wise Concubine's eyes were blood red, Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang couldn't say anything, they showed their grievances, but Concubine De took a step forward and promised in a low voice. Sure enough, this is the result, the emperor really loves the Imperial Consort! She sighed in her heart.