If not abolished

In April of the tenth year of Yongle, Sun, the daughter of Sun Zhong, the chief clerk of Yongcheng in Zouping, Jinan Prefecture, was specially summoned into the palace because she had a good reputation.

Sun Ruoji entered the palace alone on the third day after receiving the news. In addition to her, several other girls were summoned to the palace this time. No one was allowed to bring maids, and their family members could only send them to the palace gate.

"Miss, Xia Lian can't accompany you in. You must take good care of yourself in the palace." Xia Lian handed her the several bags she brought.

Sun Ruoji took the things and said calmly: "Well, I have already told Madam Bo that I will send you home after I enter the palace."

"Girl, why do you want to send me away?" Xia Lian didn't understand.

Sun Ruoji comforted her and said, "I don't know how many years I will have to endure once I go in. It's not good for you to stay in the Prince's Mansion alone. You will have a hard time without me. Go back first. When your daughter makes it in the palace, I will take you over."

"Then I will follow your instructions, young lady." Xia Lian felt that what her young lady said made sense, so she obeyed.

"Okay, we can only send you here, you can go back now." Sun Ruoji urged.

Xia Lian couldn't bear to let her daughter go, "I will watch her go in."

Sun Ruoji couldn't persuade her, so he had to go in first, looking back every few steps.

On the other hand, the two girls who had been complaining about Sun Ruoji were also among those entering the palace this time. As soon as Sun Ruoji entered, the carriages of these two families arrived.

"Sister Cao, you are here too?" Chu Xuanying jumped off the carriage without waiting for anyone to put the stool away and ran towards the Cao family's carriage.

"Go slowly and don't fall." Mrs. Chu reminded from behind.

"Sister Ying." Cao Wanyi also walked towards her.

Mrs. Cao and Mrs. Chu, who came with them, greeted each other.

"This girl was actually chosen to enter the palace. Look at her, she's so noisy and not stable at all. I don't ask her to be successful, as long as she lives in peace in the palace. Wanyi in your family has always been stable, so I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Wanyi to take care of her more." Mrs. Chu sighed when she saw her daughter like this, and said while holding Cao Wanyi's hand.

Madam Cao smiled and said, "I am worried that Wanyi has no one to know in the palace. Madam Chu, don't worry. The two of them grew up together and have similar temperaments. It is natural for them to take care of each other."

"Don't worry, Aunt Chu. I will take good care of Sister Ying."

"I will also take good care of Sister Cao." Chu Xuanying said unconvincedly when she heard them say this about her.

"You really need to behave yourself. The palace is not like home. You should discuss everything with your sister Cao. Don't act rashly. Talk less and watch more. Remember, words can cause trouble..."

"I know, I know. Mother has told me this countless times since she knew that her daughter was going to enter the palace." Chu Xuanying interrupted her mother when she heard that she was about to start again.

"Okay, kid, it's almost time, you all should go in together."

The two walked in hand in hand.

Two hours later, a total of ten ladies were selected to enter the palace, and now everyone has been taken to Chuxiu Palace.

Chuxiu Palace is usually only occupied during the selection of beauties. It is usually deserted. This time it was a sudden arrangement and fortunately there were not many people, so only the East Hall was opened for these people to live in.

Because of their good relationship, Cao Wanyi and Chu Xuanying chose the same room, with two adjacent beds. There were two seats opposite that had not been occupied yet.

The bed was made by the palace maid and the two of them packed their luggage.

"Sister, do you think anyone will come?"

"It should be possible. There are three rooms in total and ten people. Unless the other two rooms are full, there will be at least three people there." Cao Wanyi analyzed.

"I think it's fine just the two of us."

The next morning, everyone was woken up, washed up, and stood in a row in the yard. In front of them, there were two rows of people. The first row was two older people, and the ones behind them looked like young palace maids, all dressed in green jackets and blue skirts.

"Hello, ladies. My last name is Yan. The one standing next to me is Aunt Ru. I am the head aunt of Chuxiu Palace. You ladies will be managed by me in the next few days. From today on, you will wash and get ready at this time. I will teach you the etiquette of the palace. You will go to the Imperial Concubine of Yikun Palace to receive training every afternoon. If there is no need, you'd better not leave Chuxiu Palace unless summoned by the Imperial Concubine. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences of violating the palace rules. At the least, you will be caned, and at the worst, you will be expelled from the palace, and your family will even be implicated. Do you understand, ladies?"

"I understand."

Another aunt Ru suddenly asked: "Excuse me, who is Miss Sun Ruoji?"

Sun Ruoji quickly stepped forward and said, "To answer your aunt, I am the daughter of that girl."

Aunt Ru nodded and said, "Miss Sun, pack your bags and follow me."

Although Sun Ruoji had some questions, he did not dare to ask too much as he was new here and was unfamiliar with the place. He went back to his room, packed his things and walked out.

The others watched Sun Ruoji being taken away, and they were all murmuring in their hearts, but they didn't dare to speak.

"Today is the first day. Ladies, please familiarize yourself with the environment of Chuxiu Palace and communicate with each other. There will be two palace maids for every three ladies behind me. Since one has just left, for the convenience of management, you ladies should stay in a room with three people." After arranging all the people, Aunt Yan left.

The ladies all breathed a sigh of relief after seeing their strict aunt leave.

"That was so scary just now."

"Yes, we will see each other in the future."

"Let's introduce ourselves to each other. My name is... my father is..."

On the other side, Sun Ruoji followed Aunt Ru carefully, thinking that she should be taken to the Eastern Palace. After all, she was recommended by the Crown Princess herself. The Crown Princess also said before that she would arrange for her to learn the rules in the Eastern Palace.

"Miss Sun is here." Aunt Ru stopped and turned back to talk to her.

Sun Ruoji then raised his head. Yikun Palace, how could it be Yikun Palace? Shouldn't it be the East Palace?

"Aunt, are we mistaken? This is Yikun Palace?" Sun Ruoji said in surprise.

Aunt Ru replied calmly: "How could it be wrong? The Royal Concubine specifically instructed this morning that the girl will stay in the Yikun Palace from now on, and the Royal Concubine will personally teach her the palace etiquette. This is something that others can't even ask for. The girl should go in quickly, and don't make the Royal Concubine wait anxiously." Aunt Ru urged.

"Has Miss Sun arrived?" The two of them were still at the palace gate, but before they could enter, someone inside came out and asked.

"In reply to Miss Yunqi, I have brought Miss Sun here."

"Then go in. The Imperial Concubine just asked."

Sun Ruoji had no choice but to go in.