The grass in the factory should be plucked

Jiang Li held his forehead and thought, okay, no matter whether he has to pack it up or not, he just grabbed a lucky bag to bring wealth and fortune, which has a very good meaning.

Xie Changan laughed secretly and said, "Where did Buqi learn the word 'pack' from?"

Jiang Li smiled bitterly: "When we were in Hangzhou, didn't we pack food for home every day?"

Daddy and Mommy "packed" delicious food back home every day, and Xie Buqi was deeply impressed by this.

Xie Changan couldn't help but laugh: "Our child is so smart!"

Xie Buli took a dagger and was extremely happy. It meant that his daughter was like her father and would definitely become a talented general in the future!

The guests also cheered.

"The young county lady is indeed a daughter of a general. She has the talent of a great general. In the future, she will be able to lead the three armies like the Duke and protect the country and the family!"

"The young prince looks like the Prince of Jing'an, he is extremely blessed!"

Liao Wuyong and Aunt Lian were also very happy. The twins, a boy and a girl, resembled both their father and mother. It really couldn’t be better!

The news spread outside the mansion, and the rumor that the young county lady was a "young military talent" and the young prince was a "little lucky star" soon spread throughout the city.

Many aristocratic families have their eyes on the Prince of Jing'an. This man is indeed a true "little lucky star". He was given the title of prince just after he was born, and he will definitely be a prince in the future. He will also definitely be a rare handsome man!

I wonder how many girls will be charmed by him when he grows up!

So, just when Xie Buqi turned one year old, he was promoted to "the most popular rich son-in-law in Da Chu", which made Jiang Li laugh and cry.

However, what the aristocratic families and high-ranking officials are concerned about now is another matter: the emperor is going to hold a beauty show!

Now that the Imperial Concubine and the Concubine Shu are both pregnant, the harem is empty, and the new concubine has a great chance of gaining the emperor's favor!

What's more, His Majesty is just in his early twenties, gentle and handsome, which makes many ladies yearn for him.

Everyone secretly knows what kind of people the emperor likes. As long as someone looks a bit like Prince Jing'an, he will definitely like him!

Families who had daughters waiting to be selected secretly found the portrait of Prince Jing'an and asked their daughters to imitate her every smile, word and action.

All major calligraphy and painting shops have sold out portraits of Prince Jing'an.

Jiang Li was speechless when he learned that his portrait was sold at a sky-high price.

That day, she went to the palace to meet Nangong Qinghe, and after submitting the revised peace treaty to the emperor for review, she was summoned to Fengyi Palace by Zhang Wanwan.

Cui Jin was also here with the queen, and the two were discussing the selection of concubines.

When seeing Jiang Li, Cui Jin talked about the crazy snatching of her portrait, and couldn't help laughing.

"If you try to draw a tiger, you will end up drawing a dog. How can those mediocre women learn the peerless elegance of our Jing'an County Prince?"

Jiang Li was speechless: "Then what do you think, Madam? Am I a tiger or a dog?"

Cui Jin couldn't help laughing: "Of course it's a tiger."

Jiang Li rolled her eyes. Aren’t you just indirectly saying that I’m a “tiger mom”?

Cui Jin laughed so hard that she couldn’t breathe: “Hahahaha, how dare I…”

Zhang Wanwan was very worried: "Ah Li, do you think the evil cultivator lurking in the dark will take this opportunity to attack the concubine?"

Jiang Li was horrified.

Zhang Wanwan’s worries were not unfounded. This was indeed a good opportunity for Nangong Xihe to take action!

If he did anything to the concubine to be selected, once she entered the palace as a concubine, Nangong Qinghe, the eldest prince, and the unborn princes and princesses would be in great danger!

Zhang Wanwan frowned and held her tightly, "Ah Li, come and take a look at the talent show."

Jiang Li frowned: "Empress, how can you let outsiders participate in the selection of concubines?"

She is not a concubine in the harem!

Wouldn't it give people something to talk about if we let her participate in the talent show?

Cui Jin also felt that it was inappropriate: "My lady, I'm afraid it will damage the reputation of Prince Jing'an."

She suggested, "Can we invite the three chicken generals to come?"

Zhang Wanwan said happily: "Yes."

There are three big roosters to keep the place in check. If any of the concubines have poisonous insects in their bodies, they will show up on the spot!

Jiang Li frowned slightly, she thought of the "substitute Gu" that Shen Muchun was infected with. At that time, Shen Muchun had a defensive talisman she had carved personally on his body, but he had no reaction to the Gu. Was it because the Gu was in a state of suspended animation?

In this case, the poisonous insects in a state of suspended animation would most likely have no reaction to the crowing of the big golden ones!

Like a hibernating snake, it can neither hear nor feel any sound or movement from the outside world!

Is there any way to identify this kind of poisonous insect in a state of suspended animation?

Jiang Li thought about it and decided that if it really didn't work, she would have to go there herself and use her spiritual sense to check those beauties!

She expressed her concerns and thoughts one by one.

Zhang Wanwan nodded: "Ali is right. Let's do this. The final selected concubine will be examined by Ali again."

Soon, candidates from all over the country arrived in the capital one after another.

They will first live in Chuxiu Palace, where they will be taught etiquette by the maids in the palace.

To be on the safe side, Zhang Wanwan issued an imperial decree that the concubines entering the palace were not allowed to bring anything from outside the palace and had to wear the clothes issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs before they could enter the palace.

That day, when Nangong Qinghe came out of the imperial study, he remembered that there was a jade peony in the imperial garden, which seemed to be in full bloom.

Because of Jiang Li, he preferred peonies among all the flowers. Thinking that the peony was in full bloom, he took a detour to go and see it.

When passing by Chuxiu Palace, I heard a loud noise coming from inside.

Nangong Qinghe frowned, Yuanbao understood what he meant, and said to the eunuch beside him: "Go and see who is making a loud noise in the palace? If they disturb the emperor, take him down and give him twenty lashes!"

"Yes!"

At this time, another burst of female crying was heard, the voice was sad and melodious, and very pitiful.

Nangong Qinghe paused, this voice reminded him of his mother who died tragically in the cold palace.

It suddenly occurred to him that he walked towards Chuxiu Palace.

"Your Majesty has arrived——"

When the ladies heard that the emperor was coming in person, they were surprised and delighted. They quickly straightened their clothes and knelt on the ground, "Your Highness!"

Some of the brave ones even raised their heads secretly and peeked at the emperor.

He was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, with clear eyes and eyebrows, and was extremely handsome. He also had the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, and his extraordinary bearing made all the ladies blush.

Nangong Qinghe frowned slightly.

Yuan Bao scolded, "Who was making such a noise just now, disturbing the Holy Emperor?"

The leading nanny quickly pulled over a concubine and reported, "This concubine dared to disobey the Queen's order and brought things from outside the palace into the palace without permission. She deserves death!"

The concubine cried, "I have worn this since I was a child, and I really can't take it off..."

Yuan Bao frowned: "What on earth is it?"

The beautiful girl stretched out her white wrist tremblingly. On her snow-white and slender wrist, she was wearing a gold and jade bracelet with a ruby ​​inlaid on it, which made her wrist look as white as mutton-fat jade and glowing.

Nangong Qinghe looked closely and saw that the bracelet was extremely small, tightly wrapped around the wrist, and it seemed that it could not be taken off.

The young lady raised her head slightly, and her eyes were filled with tears. Her pure and clear eyes were filled with panic. Nangong Qinghe couldn't help but feel moved.

These eyes look very much like A-li's eyes!