Empress Xiao Zhaoren in Qing Dynasty

Chapter 10

Rong Huang was stunned for a while, she didn't expect her father to think so far.

I stayed at home for another two days, and the day of re-election arrived.This time was also a coincidence, according to the order of age, Ma Jia Anmin happened to be right behind Rong Huang.The two looked at each other politely and smiled, and it was Ma Jia who spoke first: "Recently, my sister's reputation as the 'No. [-] Beauty in Beijing' has become more and more famous. I can hear the servants talking about my sister's attire."

When An Min spoke, her expression was natural, with the innocence of a boudoir girl in her eyes.Although the words had lowered Rong Huang's level to that of the servants, he still had an expression of sincerely praising Rong Huang.

"Is that so." Rong Huang smiled slightly, and said without a trace: "It turns out that my sister is so approachable, and she likes to listen to the chatting of the servants even if she has nothing to do."

An Min's eyes froze when he heard the words, but soon returned to normal, and he talked with Rong Huang about the re-election: "Yes, we don't chat often. By the way, sister, have you heard, who is it today?" Responsible for reading show girls?"

This time the draft of Rong Huang was just a formality, so he wasn't too interested, so he just replied lightly: "The emperor's harem doesn't have any concubines, it should be the empress dowager or the empress dowager who presided over it."

"I thought the same way at first, but I was wrong if I didn't want to!" An Min blinked, and approached Rong Huang very playfully, and said, "I just heard from Aunt Qianyi that the Empress Dowager was not feeling well, and the Empress Dowager went to take care of her herself. Today, the one who looks at the beautiful women is actually the late emperor’s concubine, Concubine Wan! It’s strange to say that the harem of the late emperor is almost empty, and only this concubine Wan, who is of ordinary background, is not only good, but also so valued by the empress dowager... ..."

Rong Huang, who knew Shunzhi's harem well, laughed inwardly, the current emperor is Concubine Wan's nephew, and the Empress Dowager has to give face to the emperor even if she doesn't give Concubine Wan face.

On the contrary, this Ma Jia Anmin is a little strange, with a beautiful appearance and a generous personality, very similar to Yuying's character in "Golden Branch Desire".Is it really naive or deep-minded?Rong Huang was more willing to believe the latter.

They didn't chat a few words, Liang Jiugong called their names.The re-selection show girls usually only read two flags a day, usually five or six people enter the hall to read them.Rong Huang was a girl who was unfamiliar except for her and Ma Jia Anmin, but one of them's name caught Rong Huang's attention - Manzhou Xianghuang Banner Guo Luoluo.Judging from her appearance, she is somewhat similar to Rong Huang, and if not unexpected, she should also be somewhat similar to Princess Roujia.Rong Huang guessed that this was probably the famous Concubine Yi in the future.

She took a sneak peek at Guo Luoluo's kung fu, and Ma Jia Anmin next to her kept babbling nonstop, with a proud expression as if she was talking about cross talk: "If the empress dowager finds someone, she will leave her name tag, This is called keeping a sign. If you don’t like it, you can leave the sign... Those who keep the sign can stay in the palace and wait for the canonization in a month, while the show girls who have been dropped have to leave the Forbidden City before tonight.”

Rong Huang absentmindedly replied in a low voice: "May my sister get what she wants." After saying this, she stepped up and followed Liang Jiugong into the hall.She really admired An Min for being able to chatter at such a time.

Entering the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, Rong Huang and several other beautiful women, led by Liang Jiugong, bowed to the two concubines at the head.As An Min said before, the Empress Dowager is not feeling well today, and the Empress Dowager went to serve her in person, so there are only two empress dowagers who come to the draft.One was Concubine Wan whom I had seen before, and the other was Concubine Shu who was older, the daughter of the Borzigit family, the Empress Dowager and a relative of the Empress Dowager.

Although the two concubines have the same status, but Concubine Wan has a son by her side, her words are obviously much tougher: "Excuse me."

After everyone got up as promised, Liang Jiugong began to roll their names one by one, reporting their surnames, ages, family backgrounds, and flag affiliations.Rong Huang has the highest status, so he is ranked first.She took a step forward and gave another blessing, but this time it was Concubine Shu who said, "Niu Hulu's daughter? Look up."

Rong Huang answered "Yes", and raised her face slightly pretending to be indifferent, but still had a low eyebrow and a pleasing expression.

"Sure enough, she is the 'No. [-] beauty in the capital'. She is really beautiful." Concubine Shu had just boasted, but Concubine Wan impatiently interrupted: "Keep the token." The roster was ticked off.

Rong Huang didn't expect that the re-election would end so soon, obviously Concubine Shu also felt that it was a little faster, when Rong Huang followed the maid leading the way and retreated, she could still hear Concubine Shu yelling: "Why did you let her go back? Aijia hasn't listened to her yet..."

Concubine Wan raised her eyebrows indifferently: "Sooner or later you will enter the palace, and you will have a lifetime to talk to you."

Of course, Rong Huang didn't hear Wanfei's last sentence.Her attention has been attracted by the maid in front of her.

"It turned out to be Sister Liu Qing, what a coincidence." Although she hadn't stood on the same front as Liu Qing, but because she also came from modern times, Rong Huang couldn't help feeling that Liu Qing was kind.

In fact, it was not a coincidence that Liu Qing appeared here, she had calculated the time to wait for Rong Huang here.

"It's the slave's blessing that the young master still remembers the servant girl." After the re-election, Rong Huang will be the official young master.Rong Huang was still a little unaccustomed to the sudden change of address, slightly startled and said: "Sister Liu Qing is extremely intelligent, she served the former empress for many years, Niu Hulu has heard of it for a long time."

The two chatted all the way, and within a few steps, they arrived at the wing room in the backyard of Chuxiu Palace.Liu Qing took Rong Huang into a well-lit and well-ventilated room, because there was still work to do, Liu Qing wanted to leave.Unexpectedly, Rong Huang suddenly stopped her, and said with a slight smile: "Liu Qing, are you willing to wait for me for another three years?"

Liu Qing was taken aback, and after a while, she said, "What's the meaning of this, my lord?" She pretended to be stupid, but she already knew it.It seems that this master is really smart, knowing when to enter the palace is the most beneficial for him.It's only been three years, how can she not wait?It's just... If she meets a better master in the past three years, Liu Qing can't guarantee that she won't give up on Rong Huang.

Rong Huang knew that Liu Qing was acting in a daze, so he didn't point it out, but said leisurely: "Actually, it's nothing, but I had a dream a few days ago, and I saw Liu Qing sitting in a strange room, wearing a strange dress. Clothes, surrounded by people..." Rong Huang knew that for Liu Qing's sake, the court lady valued more than just money and status, she must have the capital to control Liu Qing in order to accept her as her own docilely. use.

Liu Qing's expression changed slightly when he heard the words, and a gleam of surprise appeared in his narrow eyes: "What else did you dream about?"

Seeing her reaction, Rong Huang couldn't help but secretly nodded.This Liu Qing was really not simple, she was so calm when she was about to reveal her identity.If she was suddenly asked about her history by an "ancient man", she wouldn't be scared to death... Sure enough, people who have been in the harem for several years are different.

"I also dreamed...you were holding a book in your hand, and then that book actually glowed." Rong Huang stopped talking suddenly when she said this, and gave Liu Qing a golden ring with a smile. "Didn't my sister say that there is still an errand? Don't delay."

"You..." It would be fine if Rong Huang could speak clearly at once, but such a few words can scare Liu Qing enough.Rong Huang knew her background, but she couldn't figure out the details of Rong Huang.If this Rong Huang is a time-traveling girl, how could she know how Liu Qing time-traveled?If she is not a time-traveling girl, can she really know the past?

Liu Qing traveled through Shunzhi ten years ago, and Rong Huang was just born at that time!Liu Qing could swear that she never told anyone about her time travel, even Concubine Yan, who had been loyal to her for several years, didn't know her origin!
The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, and when she looked at Rong Huang's calm and composed expression in a blink of an eye, it was as if she had everything under control!Fortunately, she still has the idea of ​​finding a better new master, it's a joke!
Liu Qing was frightened into a cold sweat, turned around and took two steps while holding the gold ring, then suddenly knelt down towards Rong Huang, and kowtowed heavily towards the cold ground: "Slave, I beg the young master to stay This servant will die!" She raised her head, her eyes showed determination: "This servant is willing to follow the young master, and to follow the young master's lead!"

"Is the head of the horse looking forward?" Rong Huang raised the corners of his lips slightly, and said with a smile: "You are indeed a smart person."

What Rong Huang wanted was indeed Liu Qing's leadership, but it was not the words "the horse's leadership".What she wants is for Liu Qing to obey her completely and be her think tank.After all, Liu Qing has a good history and has been in the palace for a long time, so she can give Rong Huang enough help.

Not long after sending Liu Qing away, someone knocked on Ronghuang's door.She responded, and then saw an eunuch in charge and a maid in her early twenties walking in with several young maids, they all saluted and greeted her, saying "good luck, young master".

That eunuch was none other than the younger brother of Liang Jiugong, the eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace who led the way for the beautiful women today, and now Liang Jiuquan, the deputy head of the palace.If Rong Huang remembers correctly, he and Liu Qing were in the same group in the last life, and they were both loyal to Concubine Yan.As for the aunt in charge, her name is Qianyi, she is a maid from the empress dowager's palace, and she seems to know An Min from Ma Jia's family.

In addition to sending some daily necessities to Rong Huang, they also gave her a girl. This Liang Jiuquan can be a man, and he pointed to the four little maids to let Rong Huang choose first.

(End of this chapter)