Zhuo Qihua

Zhuo Ji's former residence was burned, Jiagui Xie was furious, it was Chang'an who reminded him over and over again that his current body should not be angry, Jiagui Xie managed to suppress his anger.Jia Guixie went to the West Third Courtyard in person.The four Duanmu who sneaked into Zhuo Ji's former residence, together with their personal attendants, knelt on the garden ground in Xiyuan.The noble concubine punished the four of them to kneel for two hours. Their personal servants, the eunuch in charge of Duanmu in the West Third Court, the steward's nun, and the training nun in Xiyuan of the West Third Court were all killed in front of their rolling sticks.

The four Duanmu were trembling with fright, and Duanmu and the beautiful women who were ordered by Mrs. Jiagui to come and watch all dared not show their anger.Mrs. Jiagui was of high status, so he just sat there wrapped in a fur jacket, watching those people being executed with sticks with cold eyes.Many Xiunu and Duanmu covered their mouths and cried, and some were so frightened that they peed on their pants.When the body was carried away, Jia Guixie said in a cold voice: "I don't care who your brothers or daughters are, if you enter the Danyang Palace, you must abide by the rules of the Danyang Palace. When the sun rises, the four of them One, blow me out of the palace!"

"Your lady, you are wronged!" A Duanmao knelt down a few steps with a pale face, and shouted, "Your lady, someone hit me on purpose. Someone hurt me!"

"Your lady, it was he who proposed to go to Shunyou's former residence, and we were all encouraged by him!" Another Duanmu came out on his knees and begged for mercy, pointing at another Duanmu who was already pale with fright.

Jia Guixie: "Come here! After they finish kneeling, each of them will be blasted out of the palace with [-] boards!"

"Yes!"

"My lord, please spare my life! Your aunt, please spare my life!"

Jia Guixie didn't even look at the four of them, she stood up holding Chang'an's hand, got on the chariot and left.None of the four offenders, Duan Mao, came from prominent backgrounds.Jia Guixie couldn't tell that these four people were obviously pushed out by others.He just wanted to make an example to the monkeys, so as to give those bad-minded people a long memory.Burn Zhuo Ji's former residence, and see the reaction of His Majesty and the harem, so as to test Zhuo Ji's real status in the harem, hmph, these people are really calculating.Since he wanted to test, how could he disappoint those people!

All Xiu Nu and Duan Miao were fined to stand for two hours.After the four troublemakers finished kneeling, they were each beaten fifty times and sent out of the palace.The four people were not beaten to death, but they were definitely hurt. They were kicked out of the palace again, and the days after they left the palace were already foreseeable.The show girls and Duanmu women who vowed to enter the palace and were full of fantasies about future prosperity and wealth lost their previous arrogance after this night.The harem is strictly hierarchical, unless they can get the great favor like Zhuo Ji and can override the hierarchy and harem rules, otherwise, those who wait for them will be punished at least, or thrown into the cold palace at worst.It was also on this night that they understood how high the status of the lord in the harem who was called "忍俍" would be.What does it mean for a master like Jiaguixie?

When Zhang Xian went to Huayang Palace to deliver the oral edict of Long Live, he truthfully told the wrath of his wife Long Live.It's just because she was Duan Mao who was drafted into the palace after all, so she didn't look good after being beaten to death.After Zhang Xian said this, Jia Guixie naturally knew how much he should be punished.Moreover, he was one of the people in charge of this draft, and the burning of Zhuo Ji's former residence in the West Third Hospital was also a slap in the face. How could Jia Guixie swallow this pain.

Zhuo Ji knew how Jiagui Xie dealt with those people when he woke up at noon the next day.He didn't respond.After dinner, I went to the studio.He didn't know how excited Zhuo Shuzhen was after standing back after being punished.Jia Guixie was so angry, she couldn't believe it was just because those four people didn't follow the rules.You know, what they burned was the dormitory where Zhuo Ji used to live.What does this mean?It shows that Zhuo Ji is still favored in the palace!Still have status!Otherwise, Jiaguixie wouldn't deal with it that way!Zhuo Shuzhen was full of hope for the upcoming palace election banquet.

Different from Zhuo Shuzhen's excitement, the others' hearts were heavy.Back in the room, Zheng Yingzhi tore a silk handkerchief.She is the daughter of Princess Leping.Princess Leping is the cousin of Emperor Yong'an, but she is not related by blood.Princess Leping is the legitimate daughter of Princess Zhaoyang.Princess Zhaoyang is the only daughter of Emperor Mingzong. Although her mother and concubine died early, she is still favored because she is the only daughter of Emperor Mingzong.Emperor Mingzong didn't let her get married, but married her to the new champion of the year.

Princess Zhaoyang had nothing to do in her life, and the concubine was allowed by Emperor Mingzong to marry two concubines and four concubines.Princess Leping was born in a concubine, but her biological mother was Princess Zhaoyang's personal maid.When she and her elder brother were born, they were brought up by Princess Zhaoyang as their legitimate daughters and sons.Princess Zhaoyang also asked her daughter-in-law to be a princess, that is, Princess Leping.

Princess Zhaoyang died of illness when Princess Leping was underage.Later, Emperor Mingzong made the decision and betrothed Princess Leping to Zheng Wushan, the Tanhualang of the previous year.After all, Princess Leping has no blood relationship with the royal family, and Emperor Mingzong treated her a little differently because of his apology for the only daughter who died young.However, Princess Leping and the royal family are still somewhat close because of the relationship between Princess Zhaoyang and her title of princess.Zheng Wushan was the Xuanfu of Yizhou before, from the fourth rank.Because of the drought and the granary case, there were a lot of vacancies in the imperial court. Zheng Wushan held some activities, and Princess Leping wrote a letter to the queen mother. Emperor Yong'an transferred Zheng Wushan back to the capital and asked him to serve as the left deputy capital of the Inspectorate. Three products.

Zheng Yingzhi is the daughter of Princess Leping, and she can be regarded as the niece of Emperor Yong'an.After the new year, she was 17 years old.It can also be seen from this how difficult it was for the heirs of Emperor Yong'an to grow up.The niece is 17 years old, and his eldest son is only seven years old.Entering the palace with Zheng Yingzhi was her cousin Chang Mingyue.Chang Mingyue's father, Chang Weitian, was the magistrate of Longzhou, and Chang Mingyue's mother was the concubine sister of Princess Leping, and Chang Weitian's official wife.Chang Mingyue has just turned sixteen, which happens to meet the age requirements for entering the palace.

Behind the burning of Zhuo Ji's former residence, there were Zheng Yingzhi and Chang Mingyue's hands and feet, but they were smart enough to pick themselves out.For the two of them, the biggest threat to this year's show girl and Duanmu is Zhuo Shuzhen.Of course, it was not just the two of them who made the move, and naturally there were other people, just to find out the bottom line of that Shunjiao. For them, Zhuo Shuzhen was their common and biggest competitor.As a result, Zhuo Shuzhen was very satisfied, but Zheng Yingzhi, Chang Mingyue and others were naturally dissatisfied.

To put it bluntly, what these people played was the leftovers of Jia Guixie's play, and even Concubine Xi Gui, who didn't show up, could see the tricks in it.Jia Guixie didn't need to find out who was behind the scenes, there were only a few people after all.The one with the strongest background in this draft is Zheng Yingzhi.Liu Yanling, the niece of Mu Liuqian in Jingzhao Mansion.Liu Xizhu, the grandson of Liu Tong, Marquis of Ding'an.Jing Lanzhen, the granddaughter of Jin Wu General Jing Song.There is another one, Zuo Silin, the grandson of the young teacher Zuo Cangnan.And the Xiunu or Duanmu who entered the palace together with them.

Those four Duanmu were all from weak backgrounds, even if they had ten guts, they wouldn't dare to break into Shunyi's former residence that was closed under the order of Jiaguixiong at night.They dared to do this, and some dared to burn down the old house, so it was naturally instigated by someone behind them.

After the court came down the next day, Emperor Yong'an's imperial case included Jia Guixie's investigation report on the matter.The report only stated the identities of the four offenders and their punishment, nothing else was written.After reading it, Emperor Yong'an asked calmly, "Who are the people who entered the palace this time?"

Zhang Xian: "The servant girl knows a little bit, but I'm afraid it's not complete."

"Tell me."

Zhang Xian told him what he knew, including of course the five beautiful women and Duan Miao with strong backgrounds, as well as people who were related to them.The youngest who entered the palace this time was 16 years old and the oldest was 20 years old.The oldest one is Duan Mao.A daughter who is 19 years old and not married is an old girl. Those who should be married earlier than the last draft will marry, and naturally they will not wait until they enter the palace.

After finishing speaking, Zhang Xian also pointed out: "Three of Duan Miao who entered the palace this time have the reputation of scholar."

"Oh?" Emperor Yong'an seemed interested, "Which three people?"

"Xu Mu, Zuo Silin's distant cousin. Liu Xizhu, the grandson of Marquis Anding, and Tong Yifeng, the bastard son of Tong Zaiquan, Tong Zhiquan of Jinzhou."

Emperor Yong'an said playfully, "Tong Yifeng? Bastard?"

Zhang Xian nodded.Emperor Yong'an chuckled twice, Zhuo Ji was actually a concubine.Zhang Xian lowered his eyes, suppressing the sarcasm in his eyes.

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From the eighth day to the tenth day of February, a palace banquet is selected for three days.Since the four Duanmu were reprimanded and kicked out of the palace, Xiu Nu and Duanmu were extremely honest and did not make any troubles.On the seventh day of the lunar new year, Jiaguixie handed over to Emperor Yong'an the roster of all the beautiful girls and Duanmu who entered the palace selection banquet this time.At Sishi on the eighth day of the lunar new year, Emperor Yong'an brought the Empress Dowager, Jiaguixie and Concubine Xigui to the "Mingzhenxuan" in the imperial garden, and the palace selection banquet officially began.

The palace selection banquet is the last link of the draft, and it is also the most critical link.Only the Queen Mother, Empress, Concubine and Concubine are eligible to accompany the Emperor.During these three days, Xiu Nu and Duan Miao would try their best to show the emperor their appearance, talent, talent, and temperament, so as to win the favor of the emperor and become a member of the harem concubine.Of course, the premise of these demonstrations is whether their wealth and background will be valued by the emperor.

Emperor Yong'an sat casually on the dragon chair, the Empress Dowager sat on the other side of him, and on both sides of the lower head were Concubine Xi Gui and Concubine Jia Gui Xie.Both Jiagui Xie and Xi Guifei were well dressed.Having seen the means of the noble concubine, seeing him sitting in the top position, the show girls and Duanmei who are about to enter the arena are extremely nervous.

The first one to appear was Xiu Nu, the prostitute daughter of a fifth-rank magistrate.As soon as the other party came up, he was too scared to speak.Nine Five Supreme's aura is too strong.Seeing this, the Queen Mother signaled: "Give me money."

When the other party heard that he had lost the election, he fainted to the ground and was carried out by the eunuchs.Emperor Yong'an picked up the teacup and drank tea with a blank expression on his face.The second person to appear was Xiu Nu, who was also the daughter of a magistrate.She was nervous, but at least she introduced herself and danced to the emperor.Emperor Yong'an was still drinking tea, the Empress Dowager saw this and said, "Give me money."

Hearing this, the other party almost fainted to the ground again.

The first day is not the highlight, the highlight is the last day.It is said to be three days, but in fact it is three mornings.It is impossible for the emperor and queen mother to sit there for a day.On the morning of the first day, the emperor selected seven beautiful girls and three Duanmu, all of whom were only granted the lowest position, and the elimination rate was still very high.The ones that were eliminated or those that the emperor deliberately did not choose would be left to the royal family members, and the remaining ones could marry on their own after the royal family members were also selected.

Those who appeared on the second day were better than those who appeared on the first day in all aspects.Emperor Yong'an selected eleven show girls and five Duanmu, but they were still only awarded the lowest positions, and the elimination rate was still very high.

On the third day, Emperor Yong'an still arrived on time, but the Empress Dowager did not come.Concubine Jiaguixie and Concubine Xigui came, and Dejuan and Mingjuan who were pregnant also came! "傛" is not qualified to come, it doesn't mean that you can't come, as long as the emperor allows you to come.Dezhen took Mingju to Fengtian Hall to ask His Majesty for qualifications, and Emperor Yong'an gave it.

Today there are two more friends, Xiu Nu and Duan Mao who are about to appear on the stage are even more nervous.However, the ones left at the end are those with the best status background or personal conditions, and their psychological qualities are naturally different.The first person to appear was Duan Mao, and the eunuch shouted: "Jinzhou Tongzhi Tong Zaiquan's elder brother, Tong Yifeng, [-], born in the ninth year of Yong'an~"

Emperor Yong'an, who was tasting tea, raised his eyes, and Zhang Xian also looked over, and saw a tall and handsome man with a slanted bun, light makeup, and silver-white clothes came in.When he came in, he knelt down on both knees and kowtowed: "Caomin Tong Yifeng kowtows to His Majesty, long live your majesty, long live your Majesty. Kowtow to your concubine, concubine, virtuous and bright."

Ming Xun looked at De Xun worriedly, who put one hand on his stomach and smiled at the corner of his mouth.Jiaguixie: "Get up."

"Thank you."

Tong Yifeng stood up.Jiagui asked on his behalf: "You are a student, so reading and practicing calligraphy should be extraordinary. Besides reading, what else do you like?"

Tong Yifeng still had a cool look, and replied: "Hui Guixie, Caomin usually plays the flute, and also likes to paint."

"Can play chess."

"A little bit, but not good."

Jia Guixie glanced at Tong Yifeng's waist: "I see that you are wearing a flute, so let's play a tune for His Majesty."

"Yes."

Tong Yifeng took off his jade flute, put it to his mouth, and began to play.

The sound of the flute was melodious, and Emperor Yong'an put down his tea bowl to concentrate on listening to the music.Jia Guixie, Concubine Xi Gui, Dejue and Mingjue secretly looked at the emperor several times.At the end of the flute, Emperor Yong'an nodded: "Not bad."

Tong Yifeng saluted calmly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Yong'an: "Give flowers and seal Baolin."

There was a moment of surprise on Tong Yifeng's expression, and then he knelt down to thank him.

The second person to enter the arena was still Duan Mao, and the eunuch shouted: "The governor of Suzhou is right to participate in politics, brother Qi Huzhi, Qi Yiguo, [-]~"

A small man with a bit of baby fat, big eyes and a cute appearance came in.As soon as he came in, he knelt down and kowtowed his head with a plop, the sound of kneeling made him feel that his knees were hurting.Sure enough, seeing the other party grinning in pain, Emperor Yong'an laughed a few times.

"Caomin, Qi Yiguo kowtowed to His Majesty..."

The same words, the same gift.Jia Guixie asked Qi Yiguo to stand up, and Qi Yiguo stood up tremblingly while supporting his knees, it seemed that he knelt hard just now.

Jiaguixie: "Qi Yiguo, have you ever read a book?"

Qi Yiguo's cheeks flushed, and he looked a little ashamed: "I have read a few books."

"What have you read?"

Qi Yiguo submitted a few books, all of which were enlightenment books for the disciples of the aristocratic family.Then Jia Guixie asked him what he could do, and Qi Yiguo said that he could dance, draw, and play the piano.Qi Yiguo did a short dance in public, but because of his knee pain, he couldn't dance well.Qi Yiguo's eyes were red after the dance.

Emperor Yong'an had a smile on his lips: "Give flowers and seal Baolin."

Qi Yiguo raised his head in surprise, his eyes widened, and then he knelt heavily again with a plop, his face contorted to thank him because of the pain: "Caomin thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

Emperor Yong'an: "Now you are not a peasant, but a servant."

"Serve me, serve me, thank Your Majesty Long En!"

An eunuch stepped forward to help Qi Yiguo and left the scene with him limping.

The third person to enter the arena is Xiu Nu.As soon as this person came in, Concubine Xi's expression became a little unsightly.

"Shi Fangyun, the daughter of Shi Jie, a servant of the Imperial Academy, is seventeen~"

This woman has a graceful figure, and a pair of watery eyes are gentle and rippling.The thin lips are as delicate and red as cherries, the oval face is as white as jade, and the girl's hair is black and thick. There is only one word to describe her—beautiful!

Emperor Yong'an stared straight at Shi Fangyun, and Shi Fangyun knelt down to salute: "Minister Shi Fangyun, I greet Your Majesty..." The voice was like an oriole's chirping, which was extremely pleasant.

Concubine Xi said: "Get up."

"Thank you, Concubine."

Shi Fangyun stood up, his eyes were half-downcast, and he didn't look at the superior without knowing the rules.Concubine Xi: "Have you ever read a book?"

"I've read some. My father asked a female wife to teach me since I was a child."

"Read what?"

Shi Fangyun said some, many of which were books that scholars of imperial examinations would read.

Concubine Xi: "What do you usually like?"

"Minnv always likes to read, plays the piano in her spare time, and dabbles in chess."

Concubine Xi: "Then you can play the piano for His Majesty."

"Yes."

Jia Guixie glanced at Emperor Yong'an calmly, and saw the emperor staring at Shi Fangyun with deep eyes.After Shi Fangyun finished the song, Jiaguixie, Xiguifei, Mingyu and Dezhen couldn't laugh anymore.Emperor Yong'an picked up the tea bowl again: "Your Majesty, her piano skills are on par with yours."

Jia Guixie smiled faintly: "Yes."

Shi Fangyun hurriedly raised his head, Jia Guixie: "Your Majesty likes to listen to music, don't lose this piano skill."

Surprise flashed across Shi Fangyun's watery eyes, and then he heard the Ninth Five-Year Supreme say: "Give flowers, Feng agrees."

A faint disappointment flashed in Shi Fangyun's eyes, and she kowtowed to thank her.Jia Guixie, Concubine Xi Gui, Dejue and Mingjue were also stunned. They thought that such a beautiful lady would at least be given a permanent presence by His Majesty, but they did not expect that it was still the lowest level of promise.But after thinking about it, the four of them understood.Shi Fangyun is so beautiful, if His Majesty gives him a high position as soon as he comes up, he will be criticized by the courtiers for being greedy for beauty.For the emperor, being greedy for beauty is not a compliment.