Chapter 31 Ling Cai Ren in Qiluan Hall

"I can't say it either." Hearing Qingwu's question, Ling Xiao was stunned. She really didn't think about it. She was upset, and she didn't know whether she wanted it or not.

If you want Lin Xuanyu to enter the palace, it's not very hopeful. She can't taste what she wants anymore. She doesn't want her good sisters to be like her. Lin Xuanyu has not suffered much since she was a child. She is pure by nature. Such a beautiful woman should not be imprisoned by the imperial city.

But from a selfish perspective, deep in his heart, Ling Xiao still has some hope that Lin Xuanyu can stay. After all, in the future, you have to face all kinds of dangers hidden in the dark in the court. It's better for someone to support each other than to stand alone.

What's more, Lin Xuanyu is so excellent, her appearance is extraordinary, and her family background is very high. If she is retained, she will definitely be much better than Ling Xiao. The two are sworn sisters and have a good relationship. They will definitely support each other in the palace in the future...

"That's all. It's not up to me whether she can stay or not. There's anything I hope she doesn't want." Ling Xiao sighed.

"What the young lady said is that some things should be up to God."

The master and servant chatted with each other. After a while, the sky turned dark. At this time, a maid of honor lit candles all over the palace. Although it was different from the happy candle, the bright red color also added a lot of joy to the good sound hall.

Ling Xiao stood on the edge of the window and looked out. The light in the sky had not completely disappeared, and candlelight had been lit everywhere in the palace. From afar, it seemed to be a brilliant light. However, there are still many people struggling with their lives in a dark place without a trace of light.

"Little master, teach aunt Lianxi to ask for a meeting, and wait for the little master in the front hall." A notice from the maid of honor came from outside the door.

"Qingwu, let's go. Don't make people wait for a long time." Ling Xiao stood up.

"Yes, miss." The blue fog took her hand and walked out.

When I arrived at the front hall, I saw a maid of honor, who was about thirty years old, standing there with a peaceful look.

"This is Aunt Lianxi. I've been waiting for you for a long time. Why don't you sit down and rest?" Ling Xiao stepped forward and said to the woman.

"The maidservant Lianxi is the maid of honor taught by Ling Xiaozhu." Lianxi said and blessed Ling Xiao.

"Auntie, please get up quickly. Ling Xiao first came to the palace and didn't understand anything. I hope that my aunt will take care of it in the future. How can I feel such a big gift as my aunt?" Ling Xiao quickly picked her up.

"The little Lord is the Lord, the maidservant is the servant, and the servant salutes to the Lord, which is the most reasonable thing. As for the word 'care', the maidservant really doesn't dare to be, but where there is a maidservant, the maidservant will never neglect the little master. Lian Xi said it very seriously, and it seemed that he was very unsmiling.

"Yes, Ling Xiao has been taught. Next, I have to ask my aunt to teach more."

On the same day, after Lianxi met Ling Xiao, he just talked briefly and then left. Before leaving, I briefly explained what to learn the next day and what to pay attention to. Originally, Ling Xiao wanted to ask about Lin Xuanyu's situation, but he was afraid of being misunderstood. Before he entered the palace, he began to form a gang. After thinking about it, he would wait for a few days.

"Miss, it's getting late. Aunt Lianxi will come early the next morning. Please rest early."

"Hmm."

This night, he did not suffer from insomnia as Ling Xiao had expected, but slept well. She knew that this might be her last few days to sleep peacefully.

In the next three days, Ling Xiaoqiang forced himself to try not to think nonsense and follow Lianxi to carefully learn the etiquette in the palace. No matter what happens in the future, learn some rules and make as little mistakes as possible. There is no harm. Although there are many rules, fortunately, she is talented and doesn't have to be brains. Although Lianxi looked very indifferent, she didn't feel bad when she came into contact with her. In her spare time, she also told her about the palace.

Through the conversation with Lianxi, Ling Xiao probably knew something. Nowadays, the most favored in the palace is Xie Guifei of Yingyue Palace, who is the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Xie Ansu. In addition to Xie Guifei, there are also three concubines, namely, the daughter of the university scholar of the palace, the ice concubine of Bingyi Palace; the daughter of the minister of the Ministry of the official, the medicine concubine of Yaozhi Palace; the daughter of Taifu, the concubine of Yixian Palace.

Speaking of this medicine concubine, it is the one who embarrassed Lin Xuanyu a few days ago. Although her family background is relatively low among the four concubines, her father Jing Zeyan is quite appreciated by the emperor. She is deeply favored by the emperor because of her beautiful appearance and understanding. In addition to the queen in the palace, only she dares to compete with the noble concubine.

Queen Feng Yitong is the cousin of the emperor and the daughter of Prince Huan, the younger brother of the former emperor. She grew up with the emperor and became a childhood sweetheart. Although she is spoiled by the noble concubine and the medicine concubine, the emperor respects her very much. In addition, there is such a layer of kinship between the two, which is naturally not comparable to ordinary people.

Not long after the emperor ascended the throne, there were not many concubines in the palace. The queen was naturally sealed by the crown prince's concubine. The noble concubine and the medicine concubine were originally the prince's side concubine, while the ice concubine and concubine Xuan were selected from the daughters of the imperial court after the emperor ascended the throne. In addition, there are only a few low-level palace concubines, who were originally given by the emperor or the Empress Dowager, and now they have also given positions. Although they are lower, they are also masters.

The emperor is ten nineteen years old, and he has not yet reached the weak crown. He is not in a hurry to have children. However, after all, he is a royal family. Naturally, he attaches great importance to the prosperity of the emperor's heirs. Therefore, these individuals in the palace are far from enough, which was persuaded by the empress dowager and courtiers to challenge the whole country.

On the fourth day, Ling Xiao pretended to be unintentionally and asked casually, "Aunt Lianxi, this draft should be over. I don't know how it is now?"

"Phoenix Mansion is a famous hometown of beautiful women. In the drafts of all dynasties, it is always the place with the largest number of people selected. Which emperor's harem does not have many beauty of Phoenix Mansion? This time, it's the same. You have the most selected women in your group. Lianxi praised, "Like you, the future is also unlimited."

Ling Xiao felt sour in his heart and said modestly, "Thank you for your appreciation. If Ling Xiao has the future, he will not forget the kindness of his aunt's cultivation."

Lianxi smiled and continued, "You have left a total of six beautiful girls from Phoenix Mansion."

"Oh? I don't know which one has this blessing?"

"It is Mu Junyao, the daughter of Minxian County, Luoshang, the daughter of Fengtai County, Yan Xurui, the daughter of Mingyuan County, Lu Qianmo, the daughter of Tongxian County, and Cheng Jiajie, the daughter of Yuxian County."

Coincidentally, these women in the draft are all from Miss Zhixian County, but it is not difficult to understand when you think about it. Phoenix City is rich in beauties. It must be good to think that these people will stay. It can be seen that the county is already a last-class official. If you go on, the status is really humble, even if It is also difficult to keep Beijing for the election.

"Are these the only ones?" Without hearing Lin Xuanyu's name, Ling Xiao asked again tentatively.

"Little master, there are already a lot of them. There are not many beautiful girls sent to Beijing in other places. Many of the temple selections have been removed. Generally, only one or two are left. There is even only one lady from the magistrate's family in Liuxun Mansion.

"Yes, in this way, you don't have to be afraid of loneliness in the palace in the future. There are so many sisters from the same hometown to accompany you." Ling Xiao smiled and said.

Lianxi looked at her with a smile and said, "Little Lord, the imperial edict of tomorrow's award is about to come down. At that time, you will know what grade you are and whether you have a title or not. You can have a good rest tonight. When your father-in-law comes to read the imperial edict tomorrow, don't forget the rules I have taught you these days.

"Aunt Xie, Ling Xiao wrote it down."

I had only guessed before. This time, I really learned that Lin Xuanyu was not selected. Ling Xiao was not only disappointed and reluctant, but also happy and happy for her. At the same time, he thought of himself and a little sad. In short, he had mixed feelings.

The next day, Lianxi did not come over again. Ling Xiao cleaned up early and waited in the room.

It was about three o'clock, and the imperial edict arrived.

Ling Xiao is not very clear about the concubine hierarchy of the Qianxi Dynasty, but he still knows the general situation. Concubines, like officials, are also divided into three, six or nine grades. The officials have nine-grade sesame officials, and the harem is almost the same. Only the third grade noble concubine or above can be called the master, and the rest can only be called the little master, and the last one is to change clothes from the eighth grade.

Ling Xiao thought to himself that an official lady like them will never be sealed as the last one when she enters the palace, but I don't think it will be too high. Maybe it will be about six grades. After listening to the imperial edict, it was really similar to what she thought. She was awarded the title of a six-grade talent.

"Little Lord, take the order, don't be overjoyed." The eunuch smiled.

"Thank you, father-in-law, thank you." Qing Wu looked at Ling Xiao and was a little stunned. He hurriedly pulled her to remind him and thanked the eunuch Xuanzhi in a loud voice.

Ling Xiao took the imperial edict, got up, and let Qingwu take the silver to reward all the people. Although she was destined to be a person in the harem as early as the emperor left her as soon as the emperor opened his mouth, she felt completely different when she got the imperial edict of canonization with her own hands.

After reading the imperial edict, the father-in-law went elsewhere, and another maid of honor took Ling Xiao to the palace where she lived.

Her residence is Qiluan Hall, a partial hall of Yilan Palace. The main hall can only be enjoyed by a lady above the noble concubine.

"The name is very unique. I don't know which lady is the master of Yilan Palace now?" Ling Xiao followed along and asked.

"Today, the emperor is wise and martial, and his mind is all about national affairs. There are not many concubines in the harem. Many palaces are now vacant, and the main hall of Yilan Palace is still uninhabited. This time, you are blessed, little lord. In such a big palace, the queen only arranged another person to live with you.

"Please thank the Queen for your beauty for me." Ling Xiao thanked him.

After entering the Qiluan Hall, three maids and three eunuchs came forward to salute Lingxiao at the same time.

"See Ling Cairen."

"Get up." Ling Xiao smiled slightly and said, not only looking peaceful and close to people, but also maintaining a bit of dignity, so that people will not be underestimated. The people around you are the most important, but you can't let them make a fault with their master on the first day, which will be difficult to send in the future.

She didn't know that the reason why some people are humble is not because of their identity, but because of the meanness and ungrateness in their bones. The more polite others are to them, not only do they not know how to be grateful, but the more they get, the more they get revenge.