Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Xu Yuanchao had made great military achievements, and considering that he had fought for many years without a single defeat, Baili Yong granted him the favor of being made a marquis. Although Xie Ying was cunning and powerful, he could not break off with him after all.

Xie Ying stopped arguing, completely exhausted by Ran Qianxi's anger, so he turned around and left calmly.

"My Lord~"

Xu Yuanchao glanced at her, with longing in his eyes.

Ran Qianxi handed the kite string to the prince and turned away.

"Little prince, let yourself go first. I'll be back in a few words."

"Well, I am waiting for the Imperial Concubine."

When Ran Qianxi came closer, he took half a step back, at exactly the same angle as Liu Xun, and she felt a sense of loss again.

"Are you serious about taking half a step back?"

Xu Yuanchao raised his arms and saluted, and Xu Mingxuan did the same.

"Your Highness pays respect to the Imperial Concubine."

Ran Qianxi forced a smile. It had only been less than two months and everything had changed.

"No gifts."

"Thank you, Imperial Concubine."

Ran Qianxi glanced at Xu Mingxuan and sneered.

"Hey~ Isn't this the unfaithful son of the Xu family? Ah~ You came back by yourself? You're not running away from your marriage?"

Xu Mingxuan bowed again feeling embarrassed.

"It is my fault for not knowing what is good for me. I hope the Imperial Concubine will forgive me."

Ran Qianxi sneered.

"Tsk, I don't even like a little brat like you. Even if I marry you, I'll be marrying your father. You're so anxious that you run away first."

"Yes, yes, yes... the subject deserves to die..."

"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words. I dare not get entangled with you."

Ran Qianxi was deeply shocked to hear Xu Yuanchao's heartless words. In the past, she was the one who always hit Xu Yuanchao hard.

"Now you say you don't dare..."

Ran Qianxi looked disappointed, and Xu Yuanchao felt very sorry.

"minister..."

"Forget it...Who is your sister?"

"Kepin."

Ran Qianxi was impressed immediately.

"She's very cold and gentle. Why would I think of you when I see her~"

"Royal Concubine..."

"Oh, okay, okay, I get it. Be careful about your manners. You didn't let me be careful when you hugged me and kissed me."

Thinking of the past between the two, Xu Yuanchao felt heartbroken. Now, besides worry, he was filled with regret.

"The election is approaching, and the harem is full of dangers and murderous intentions. You must be able to protect yourself. Relying on favor alone is not a long-term solution. Since the queen has handed over the Phoenix Seal, and the prince is so close to you, you must seize the opportunity."

Ran Qianxi looked at him helplessly. Those who engage in power struggles are more anxious than those who engage in palace fighting.

"Why do you say something similar to your uncle?"

Xu Yuanchao looked worried, but he couldn't encourage each other.

"If you have any doubts, you can consult my sister. I have already informed her."

Ran Qianxi smiled gently.

"Tell her what? Tell her that you like me?"

"Xi'er, stop making trouble. This is not a joke."

"Oh, I get it... Besides, I'm not kidding..."

Xu Yuanchao looked up at the sky and turned his head back.

"The palace gates are about to be locked. I have to go back. You must protect yourself, okay?"

"Okay, okay...don't worry...who dares to do anything to me..."

Xu Yuanchao turned and left. Ran Qianxi looked reluctant, but the prince was still flying the kite happily.

At that time, another concubine in the dark released a carrier pigeon.

The next day—

Tan Qianhuan was admiring the fish with his hands behind his back when the chief guard placed a letter in his hand.

'The Imperial Concubine is close to the Crown Prince, and Uncle Xie is trying to make things difficult for her. When she meets Marquis An, they have a long talk, and the matter of selecting another palace is ready.'

Tan Qianhuan raised the corner of his mouth with satisfaction and threw the letter into the lotus pond.

"It's really difficult for me...Xi'er..."

On the day of the palace election-

Baili Yong sat in the center of the hall, with Ran Qianxi and the empress dowager sitting on both sides. Wearing the court dress of the imperial concubine, she was more imposing than the empress.

"Tsk... It's so annoying to choose a concubine for your man... When I look at them now, I want to crush you to death too."

Baili Yong couldn't help but smile. Although it was a doting smile, it made people feel that he was a henpecked husband.

There were several rows of women of all kinds standing below the stage, and Ran Qianxi saw Shang Zijie at first sight.

"Come~Show~"

The eunuch waved his whisk and the ladies knelt down steadily.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager, and the Imperial Concubine."

"Get up~"

The concubines stood up one after another, and Baili Yong's face was full of annoyance.

"Pick a few for yourself."

Ran Qianxi raised her eyebrows.

"I?"

Baili Yong looked at her with a smile on his face.

"How about I choose?"

Ran Qianxi looked at the Queen Mother, who seemed to be about to fall asleep. After going through all the red tape, this group had already reached the hundredth person.

"It's my choice..."

She staggered to her feet, and Baili Yong reached out to support her.

"Be honest, it's embarrassing if you fall."

Ran Qianxi glanced at him, pushed him aside and walked away.

She walked around in front of the concubine, paused appropriately, and the concubine bowed.

"The daughter of the governor of Baizhou, Yin Wenjia."

"Tsk...it doesn't look like it's going to be easy to have children...no."

The beauty in front of her had a thin waist, so she deliberately didn't choose her. She walked around again and stopped again.

"The daughter of Chenzhou Tongfu, Sun Jingran."

Ran Qianxi looked her over.

"Hiss~ You're too young... Not good."

She was deliberately picking quarrels in front of the palace, but Baili Yong was leaning on the dragon chair with a doting smile on his face, and he liked her very much no matter how he looked at her.

Sun Jingran bowed and walked to the far right.

"No, this waist is too thick. Your Majesty, it's not comfortable to hold it. Please change it."

After the next group comes up, another group comes up.

"No, this one is too short, it will affect the heir... No, this one is too tall, it will block your majesty's light... No, no... This one is not allowed either..."

The concubines were replaced wave after wave, Ran Qianxi was frantically finding fault, and the Queen Mother had fallen asleep while sitting.

"Hey you...yes, yes, it's you..."

A young lady came up shyly, looking like someone who wouldn't cause any trouble.

"Your humble servant pays respect to the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine live forever in peace."

"Ah...what's your name?"

"I am the daughter of the governor of Dezhou, Li Yuezhao."

"It's a pretty impressive name. It's you. Go ahead and stand there first."

"Yes."

After another round of screening, I finally reached Shang Zijie's row.

"that..."

Shang Zijie stepped forward and bowed.

"I, Shang Zijie, pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine live forever."

"Okay, okay, stand over there."

"Yes."

After another screening, she rejected all those with outstanding looks and selected some characters who looked honest at first glance. However, they were able to pass the auditions and enter the palace selections, and even the worst looking ones were still beauties.

After the matter was over, Ran Qianxi walked back, with tenderness in Baili Yong's eyes.

"Have you finished choosing?"

"Yes, I have chosen."

He glanced at the beauties and couldn't help laughing. None of them met his aesthetic standards.

"I didn't know that my beloved concubine knew my preferences so well. None of the people selected were to my taste, and none of those who were to my taste were selected..."

Ran Qianxi smiled perfunctorily.

"I know you like my style, so you should avoid those who have the same style as mine."

"Haha, you're not stupid."

"I'm never stupid, okay."

Baili Yong smiled and stood up.

"Put forward the names of these people and submit them to the Eunuchs' Office for canonization."

Manager Sun bowed.

"Yes."

"The beauty leaves the palace~"

The eunuch waved his whisk to wake up the empress dowager. When she opened her eyes and saw the selected beauties, she was stunned. How did she know what kind of girl Baili Yong didn't like?

"Girl Xi..."

Ran Qianxi walked over happily.

"What's the matter, Queen? Did I make a bad choice?"

The Queen Mother laughed a few times unbearably.

"Okay, okay, you are really good at avoiding the important issues. You are a teachable kid."

Ran Qianxi raised her eyebrows and helped her up.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your affirmation. I will take you back to rest~"

She helped the Queen Mother away, and Baili Yong was thrown back to the spot.

"You left me behind again."