When Lu Yunying came out of Taiji Palace, her palms were wet and she was still a little in disbelief.
Just, is it over?
She hasn't used that random impression card yet.
Maybe it was different from what she thought. His Majesty had a good impression of her, or maybe it was her face... In short, the result was good.
"Yunying!"
"what happened to you......."
Chu Xiu Niang saw the jade Ruyi in Lu Yunying's hand clearly, paused, and then said:
"congratulations."
"Um."
Chu Xiu Niang's father's official position is higher than that of Lu Yunying, and naturally he came out earlier than Lu Yunying. Regardless of whether it is sooner or later, whether they stay or leave, the show girls of this year will have to wait in the Tai Chi Hall first, and wait for the end of the draft to present to His Majesty. The empress thanked her and left the palace.
After leaving the palace, those who are given flowers can go home and get married on their own, while those who are given jade must prepare. Soon, an imperial edict will be issued to announce the status of these young masters, and they will officially enter the palace as concubines.
All in all, Lu Yunying is still busy.
Chu Xiu Niang knew that Lu Yunying wanted to enter the palace, but it was not up to them, the beautiful ladies, to decide whether to enter the palace. There were too many people in Chuxiu Palace, so even if she knew her friend's ambition, it would be difficult to talk about it. Now that she knew that Lu Yunying's wish came true, she Happy and sad at the same time.
"If you were at home, although Jiangdong, the capital, is far away, we could still exchange letters. Now you are going to the palace..."
"Forget it, what are you talking about? This is a good thing."
She comforted herself, but Lu Yunying didn't know what to say.
No matter from the perspective of character or situation, Chu Xiu Niang has invested more emotions in their friendship. Now that she is facing separation, she will naturally be more sad.
After holding hands and talking and saying goodbye again and again, the two finally had to say goodbye at the palace gate.
The same goes for other show girls. Whether they stay or leave, they have too many things to do and have no time to pay attention to other people they are not familiar with.
However, Lu Yunying took advantage of the show girls to express their gratitude to His Majesty the Empress and took a look around. This time there were fewer show girls than before, only in their early tenth year. He just didn't know what the status of these show girls would be in three days.
Although she was thinking about this matter, she couldn't help but make the decision. After thinking about it, she quickly felt at ease.
Anyway, she doesn't have to marry one of the two people chosen by her family, and it may not be a good situation in the palace, but at least it was her choice.
The carriage that took Lu Yunying back this time was not the carriage that the ladies and ladies at home used when they brought her here last time. It was the carriage that Lu Feng rode on duty every day. It was more majestic and the position was wider. carriage.
The person waiting in the carriage was different. It was Mrs. Hu’s confidant, Grandma Qian.
"Miss Third!"
Nanny Qian almost didn't dare to recognize him. It was only after Lu Yunying came to find him in person that she realized what she was doing and started to praise him a lot.
"Oh yo yo, Miss Third, this is very different."
"This style, these rules, in the palace..."
"Mommy."
"I'm a little tired, let's go back first."
Lu Yunying interrupted her. The palace entrance was not the place to talk.
Seeing familiar people again after leaving the palace, Lu Yunying was indeed a bit friendly, but this was before Grandma Qian said anything. As soon as she opened her mouth, thinking of those things at home, the sour feeling brought by Chu Xiu Niang faded away, and a feeling of boredom arose in her heart.
Aunt Qian didn't expect Lu Yunying to interrupt her so bluntly. She held a breath in her heart and couldn't get up or down. But when she thought about what she wanted to ask, she still put on a smile and said:
"Yes, yes, you must be tired. Come quickly on the carriage. We have specially prepared tea and snacks for you, Miss Third. They are all your favorites."
Lu Yunying nodded and got on the carriage. When the carriage started, she realized that the so-called tea and snacks were just ordinary tricks.
She wasn't just greedy for the few sips of tea and snacks. She thought that her family sent this carriage because they had some suspicion that she might enter the palace and wanted to please her. Lu Yunying was still worried about how to deal with it, but she didn't expect that she was overthinking it, and she didn't have that thought at all.
It's okay if she doesn't. Since she will enter the palace in the future, she doesn't have to worry too much about things at home.
After thinking about this, Lu Yunying's attitude became more and more casual, saying:
"Thank you, Mom and Dad, for worrying about me. I'd also like to ask Grandma to come and pick me up. But why is this carriage coming? Dad, don't you need it?"
"This...the eldest young master and the second young master had a fight a few days ago. The master fell ill in anger, so wouldn't the carriage be free? It's not a good thing for a young lady to enter the palace. Naturally, the family will have to deal with such a face. Third Miss, please hold yourself up."
"I see. I'm really grateful to my parents for their kindness."
"Exactly, hey, Miss Third, everyone at home is happy when you go back this time, and Madam is even more so. She has been preparing to hold a big party for a long time, but there is a commotion over there, so we can only forget it."
Lu Yunying was half one of her own, so Nanny Qian didn't hide it from her, she told her everything.
Two or three months ago, because Lu Yunying was selected but Lu Yunsuan was not, Lu Yunsuan caused a scene when he came back.
She did not dare to distort Yang Guifei's words, so she reasoned that she had a lively nature and was worried about her sister standing aside, so she subconsciously raised her eyes and caused the ladies to misunderstand.
She was at fault and had bad rules, but weren't the others half at fault?
And isn’t the reason why she behaves badly because the madam deliberately didn’t invite her to have a nanny?
Moreover, at that time, Lu Yunying was even present but did not say anything kind to her, which dragged down the reputation of all the Lu girls.
Her words made Madam angry, but no matter how angry she was, she had to endure it. She didn't dare to explode, let alone bring this matter out. The second young lady Lu Yunluo's wedding date had just been set, so she must not let this happen. It affected her own daughter.
"Thankfully, Miss Third, you are not in the house, otherwise I might be in trouble."
While talking, Grandma Qian observed Lu Yunying's expression and found that she could not see anything. She felt uneasy again. Fortunately, she did not exaggerate what she said, so she was not afraid.
Hearing this, Lu Yunying frowned slightly:
"Where is father? Just let her make such a fuss?"
"At first, the master was also angry and asked the fourth lady to be put in solitary confinement. But as you know, the master has always favored that girl, and he lifted her confinement in less than half a month."
"Then what's going on with the eldest and second brothers?"
"That Mr. Li..."
This is the husband that Aunt Qin was looking for for Lu Yunying.
"I don't know if there is any way to find a position in the Imperial Academy for the Second Young Master, but, but..."
"Mommy, just tell me."
"But I need 20,000 taels of silver. Where can I find this money at home? My wife refused, and there was a commotion there."
Of course she had money, but how could Mrs. Hu spend so much on a bastard, or a bastard who was hostile to her? Rejection is normal.
This is where the consequences of the feud within the family will be highlighted. The second young lady Lu Yunluo's wedding date has been set, so naturally she has to start counting the dowry. Not to mention the money packed in the boxes, there are nearly 10,000 pieces of gold, silver, jade, calligraphy and paintings. Two, and also married a spice shop and a farm.
I don't know which servant got the news and told Aunt Qin, but there was a big fuss over there.
She had money for a dowry for a married daughter, but no money to pave the way for her son's future. How could Aunt Qin be so willing? This would not affect the two young masters.
It even influenced Lu Yunying's departure from the palace this time.
Regardless of whether she is selected or not, being able to enter the palace proves that her daughter is outstanding and she must be brought back grandly. The Lu family had this plan at first, but the house was in chaos. How could anyone have the mood to worry about a concubine like her?
"So...Miss Third, will you stay in the palace?"
After going around in such a big circle, Grandma Qian finally said the question she really wanted to ask.
At the same time, the Lu family also arrived.
As Aunt Qian said, there was no entrance to welcome people, and no door was open. There was only a side door for people to enter and exit as usual. The daughter who was not far away was also the first to stay in the palace. At this moment, the gate full of red paper firecrackers was in sharp contrast to the lively appearance.
"Um."
Lu Yunying didn't care at all. She heard herself say:
"Still waiting?"
"Wait? What does this mean?"
"Waiting for the imperial edict from the palace."
Aunt Qian's heart skipped a beat. Does this mean that the Lu family really has a princess?
"Oh, oh, oh, this is really, this is really...a double happiness."
Um?
Lu Yunying looked over, double happiness? What does this mean?
Aunt Zhang sat in the armchair, looking out from time to time, then touching her belly with a gentle smile on her face.
Before the election, Madam and Aunt Qin had a serious quarrel, and Lu Feng often came to her to hide away, so she became pregnant.
Since then, her life has gotten better, and she feels that she is lucky to have this baby in her belly.
Mrs. Hu drank tea leisurely at the table. Aunt Zhang's every move was caught in her eyes, and she felt that this woman was very lucky.
Not to mention that she gave birth to a good daughter, but now that the house is in such chaos, the master will not want to see her and Mrs. Qin for a while. Now that Aunt Zhang has a child, there is a reason for the master to run there often.
But Mrs. Hu doesn't mind, it's enough that she doesn't let Qin take advantage of her, and the person in Aunt Zhang's belly, whether male or female, poses no threat to her. More important than this is whether Lu Yunying can enter the palace. .
No one in the Lu family has much hope for this, but Mrs. Hu has always been proud of herself. She will not underestimate anyone until the matter is decided. In addition, even if Lu Yunying cannot enter the palace, she will be the mistress of the Hu family in the future. .... Just as I was thinking this, I heard the beaming voice of Aunt Qian outside:
"Come on, come on, the third lady is back. What are you doing standing there in a daze? Please say hello!"
"You're such a bitch. If the third lady doesn't come back for two or three months, you won't even know anyone anymore. Let's see how I teach you a lesson later!"
You can say that... Mrs. Hu immediately stood up from her seat, without any help from the maid, and reached the door quickly with her hands and feet:
"Third girl, are you back?"
"Quick, come in, your aunt is here too. We haven't seen each other for so long. The three of us just want to talk."
