Daiyu from the Red Mansion is also arguing with people today

The officials in Shenjing City were all very curious and speculated which royal merchant's daughter this was. It would be a good idea to bring her back for their second son.

Even the person in the palace has heard about it and is now talking about this rumor.

"Oh, these people can say anything to become famous." The emperor sat in front of the imperial desk, lowered his head and waved the brush in his hand. He did not forget to ask Wang Tingyu for his opinion, "Zili, what do you think?"

Wang Tingyu stood in the middle of the study, his head slightly lowered, and the expression on his face could not be seen clearly.

He said in a deep voice: "These people don't know that fame has no influence on the selection. It's just that their actions... Your Majesty, do you need to investigate in detail?"

"Investigate!" the emperor ordered without hesitation.

Wang Tingyu took the order and strode out of Hanguang Palace.

He found that the emperor's thoughts were becoming more and more unpredictable recently: if it was said that the emperor valued him, he would always send him to investigate trivial rumors like this; if it was said that the emperor did not value him, he would actually promote him to a higher title.

At the same time, in the Hanyuan Hall of the Daming Palace, the emperor and Dai Quan were also discussing this matter.

"So, that great monk really commented on Xue Baochai in this way?" The retired emperor narrowed his eyes and spoke in a melodious voice.

Dai Quan stood aside with his head bowed, and reported in a low voice: "It is indeed so."

The emperor was silent for a moment, and it was unclear whether he was asleep or thinking. After a while, he slowly said, "When selecting, be careful."

Dai Quan responded respectfully, shaking his finger slightly, and a young eunuch immediately hurriedly retreated out of the hall.

The legendary heroine was currently standing in front of the gate of Rikain.

Gu Ma stood in the middle of the gate, bowed slightly, and said politely: "Miss Xue, I'm so sorry, our daughter has gone to school. There is no one in charge in the courtyard now, I'm afraid I can't entertain you well."

Xue Baochai's face did not show the slightest anger. Instead, she said in a considerate tone, "It's okay. I'll go to Xichun's room and wait for them to come back. Ma'am, you're still so polite. Just call me Baochai."

Nanny Gu didn't move, but looked up at the sky and said, "Miss Xue should go back and prepare. She will start learning the duties of a court lady in the next few days, and she still has a lot to copy and memorize."

Xue Baochai was a little embarrassed by the two consecutive rejections. She could only forcefully maintain a smile on her face, kneel down again, and then pull Ying'er to her own yard.

Ying'er turned around and glanced at Grandma Gu: "Miss, she is still standing there!"

After all, she was still younger, and not as calm and intelligent as Xue Baochai. Her dissatisfaction was written all over her face: "You've already left the palace, who are you still putting on airs for!"

Xue Baochai squeezed her hand calmly and explained, "Didn't you hear what the servants in Lixiang Court said? Gu Mama was rewarded and released from the palace. Unlike ordinary maids, she still retains the rank of a female official. Do you think she took advantage of us by accepting the 1,000 taels of silver? In fact, the information she has revealed in her words these days is something we may not be able to get from others even if we spend 1,000 taels! It's no use after all."

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the selection?" Ying'er couldn't help but look a little anxious when she heard that.

Xue Baochai glanced at Ying'er and shook her head secretly in her heart. Ying'er was far inferior to Wenxing.

Since Ying'er already knew about her attempt to win over Nanny Gu, it wouldn't hurt to tell her: "I hinted to Nanny Gu before, hoping she would follow me into the palace to help me. Now it seems that this plan has failed."

Ying'er said innocently, "If she fails, there's still Madam Liao. If worse comes to worst, we can always find other madams in the capital!"

Xue Baochai glanced at Ying'er's face and had already made up her mind. When she went to the palace for selection, she must not bring Ying'er with her.

"Well, in that case, let's take advantage of this time to learn more from Grandma Gu."

Xue Baochai thought: Not all the female officials released from the palace are the same, there are also "six bureaus and one department". Gu Mama came from the Shanggong Bureau. Although she was only a sixth-rank official, many third- and fourth-rank ladies did not dare to look down on her.

Daiyu and Sanchun returned to Lixiang Courtyard with laughter. At this time, Gu Mama had already gone to Xue Baochai's courtyard. So it was Liao Mama who came to tell Daiyu that Xue Baochai had come earlier and wanted to go into the house to wait for them.

Daiyu, Yingchun and Tanchun were older and had their own ideas. Only Xichun, who was still young and ignorant, said directly: "When we were leaving school, she had to learn the rules too. We couldn't see each other anyway, so why did she have to come in?"

"You!" Daiyu tapped her forehead. Xichun covered her forehead and stuck out her tongue playfully.

Madam Liao was quite satisfied with Daiyu and Erchun's performance. She looked at Xichun with emphasis and said seriously, "Today we will learn what it means to be a woman of appearance and virtue."

Xichun shrank her neck and imitated Madam Liao's actions in a strange way.

Daiyu smiled helplessly. Judging from the standards of later generations, Xichun was still just a child, but in this society, she could be married in a few years.

She said to Xichun solemnly: "Don't take it lightly. No matter how much you disdain etiquette, it is your stepping stone. Maybe you don't think you can use it, but you must learn it!"

Xichun was a person who knew what was good and what was bad, and she understood that Daiyu was trying to give her a hint. She immediately stopped smiling and said, "I know, Sister Daiyu!"

After learning the rules, Xichun took advantage of Xue Baochai not coming yet and asked Daiyu in a low voice: "Can we learn kung fu tomorrow?"

Daiyu glanced at her and said, "When will you change your lazy nature? Then we'll start."

"Don't, sister~" Xichun said coquettishly.

Daiyu was unmoved and said firmly: "It's no use to act like a spoiled child!"

Afterwards, the four of them went to Jia's mother's courtyard and had dinner with her. As they were about to leave, Yuanyang suddenly reminded Jia's mother in a low voice: "Eastern Mansion!"

As if she had just remembered something, Grandmother Jia said to Daiyu and Sanchun, "Yesterday, Rong'er's wife came to invite you. She said that the plum blossoms in the East Palace have bloomed, and she invited you sisters to go over and enjoy the flowers! I thought we should all go over and have some fun!"

That being said, Daiyu and Yingchun both understood that it was only because Qin Keqing and Daiyu were good friends that she specifically asked for the invitation. Otherwise, given Daiyu's personality, she might not have gone.

"Yes, grandma!" the four sisters answered in unison.

Grandmother Jia looked at her four granddaughters with a smile.

After learning the rules from the two maids, the maids have become much more organized. She was satisfied and told Yuanyang, "Yuanyang, go to my storehouse and find some good fabrics to make some clothes for the girls!"