The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

Chapter 106 The Draft Begins

"Nothing." Gu Shijin waved his hand. "I want to eat boiled pork slices tonight. Ask the imperial kitchen to make it spicier."

"Got it, young lady." Xingyue agreed and continued, "Young lady, your taste has been getting weirder lately. Sometimes you want spicy food, sometimes you want sour food."

Gu Shijin nodded and said, "Yeah, I find it weird myself."

People who have never been pregnant would not think too much about it and just think that she has a special physique.

Xingyue: "Don't worry, my lady. Doctor Song said it's okay. You can eat whatever you want."

"Ah."

……

"How is it?" Inside Fengyi Palace, Shangguan Yan asked the nanny beside her while looking at the account book.

"Your Majesty, Miss Lin has a straightforward personality. I'm afraid that..." Although the nanny spoke tactfully, Shangguan Yan still heard the hidden meaning in her words.

What do you mean by straightforward personality? To put it simply, it's just stupidity.

Since Shangguan Yan is optimistic about Lin Yan, he must have investigated him. He knows exactly what kind of person he is. Although such a person is easy to offend, he is also easy to control. Otherwise, if he supports a person with deep scheming, Shangguan Yan is afraid that the other party will bite him back.

Shangguan Yan waved her hand, not letting the nanny finish her words, and continued to ask, "Are there any other suitable candidates?"

"Your Majesty, I think the girl named Zhang Weimo who lives with Miss Lin is quite good. She has a pretty face and a calm personality. Besides, she is only the daughter of a county magistrate." The nanny told the queen what she had heard.

"Pretty face?" Shangguan Yan sneered, "Everyone in the harem has a pretty face. Even Concubine De is a top-notch beauty if you compare her with her."

"Yes, yes." Nanny said in panic.

"There are so many beautiful women in the harem. The important thing is to keep the emperor." Shangguan Yan said casually. She didn't want the person she had taken the trouble to support to be a waste.

"I still believe in your judgment. Please keep a close eye on Miss Zhang."

"Yes, ma'am."

After the nanny left, Yunzhi whispered beside her: "Madam, this Miss Lin offended people as soon as she entered the palace. I'm afraid she is not a worry-free person."

"It's better not to be a worry-free person, so let her jump around."

It would be better if everyone thought that the guy she liked was a loser.

Shangguan Yan had never paid any attention to Lin Yan. If it weren't for the fact that her father was the Minister of Personnel, Shangguan Yan would never have paid any attention to such a fool.

"A hundred flowers are in full bloom, it just depends on which flower will bloom best this year." Shangguan Yan said lightly.

Shangguan Yan hopes that the palace maids entering the palace this time can be of some help and be useful, so as to share some of the favor from the one in Chenhua Palace, otherwise this harem will really become Gu Shijin's harem alone.

The Queen is not the only one in the harem who has this idea, but she doesn't know if she can achieve her wish.

……

Inside Shoukang Palace, the Concubine Dowager was also asking about the situation of the palace maids. Of course, she was mainly asking about her niece Liu Wenxin.

The concubine's maid Zixi said, "Your Majesty, Miss Liu has become more lively, but her character is not bad. She gets along very well with the concubines in Chuxiu Palace."

The concubine nodded, but was a little helpless. "Wen Xin is a simple-minded woman. I don't know why she tried so hard to enter the palace. Wouldn't it be better for her to find an obedient husband outside the palace?"

Zixi didn't say anything, just smiled.

After all, she is the niece of the Concubine Dowager. The Concubine Dowager can say whatever she wants, but it is not appropriate for them, the servants.

"I heard that it was because the emperor is handsome. Tell me what this is all about." The concubine continued.

Zixi: "Miss Liu will enter the palace. With the Empress watching over her, there will be no problems."

"Well, I'll just have to look after you more when the time comes."

Although the concubine said some words of disdain, Zixi could see that she was still unhappy in her heart.

Yes, the Concubine Dowager stays in the palace all year round and has no one to accompany her, so she is bound to feel lonely. Although she has a son, the Virtuous King, men from outside the harem are still not allowed to come often. Now with Miss Liu, the Concubine Dowager will not be so lonely every day.

……

The next day, the three-yearly palace selection officially began at the Yunyi Palace.

The golden light was as bright as satin, accompanied by the red walls and green tiles, brilliant and glorious. The court ladies, who had already washed and dressed up, were waiting outside the Yunyi Palace, waiting for the eunuch's call.

Today is their chance to achieve success overnight.

Three people were already seated in the Yunyi Palace, namely Emperor Lu Junze, Empress Shangguan Yan and the Queen Mother.

Lu Junze was wearing a dragon robe, looking majestic and imposing. Shangguan Yan was also wearing a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown, looking elegant and noble, with extraordinary bearing.

On the contrary, the Queen Mother, wearing a dark purple palace dress and with a kind face, looked like a amiable old grandmother, making people want to get closer to her.

"Your Majesty, you must choose a few more people you like today. The succession to the throne is a big deal." The Queen Mother said gently. Although she was not in charge of the matter, she still had to give some advice where necessary.

"Yes, Queen Mother."

"Start." Lu Junze looked at Su Deyuan and said.

Su Deyuan bowed, turned around and shouted, "Miss Xuan Xiu is here to see you."

"Ms. Xuanxiu is here to see you."

……

"Ms. Xuanxiu is here to see you."

The beauties entered the palace in groups of ten. When the eunuch called out a name, she would step forward, bow, greet, and introduce herself and her family name.

Those who can make it to this stage basically have good looks, manners, and talent. They are all at a young age, and just looking at them makes people feel good.

Queen Shangguan Yan sat at the top, looking at these women and feeling sad. She had also been through this age before, but now she was old and ugly.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Yan turned his head and glanced at the emperor, but he didn't know what Lu Junze was thinking, and his eyes were not on the concubines below at all.

Shangguan Yan felt a little better after seeing the emperor's words. The emperor not only disliked her, but also had no interest in these young and beautiful girls.

"Does the emperor like anything?" Shangguan Yan asked.

Lu Junze came back to his senses and looked down.

He has no interest in the draft at all. If the ancestral system was not difficult to abolish for the time being, he would not want to participate in the draft this year.

Your Highness's women are all the same, nothing special.

Lu Junze pointed at a woman in a white dress.

"I am the daughter of the governor of Qiongzhou, Chen Nuo."

The woman who was pointed out took a step forward.

The Queen Mother looked at the woman and nodded with satisfaction. She seemed to be an honest person.

"She is a symbol of beauty."

The Queen forced a smile and said, "Does the Emperor like it?"

"I think he should be a law-abiding person." Lu Junze answered the question irrelevantly.

The queen smiled.

Su Deyuan immediately turned around and shouted, "Chen Nuo, the daughter of the governor of Qiongzhou, is here with a sign and a sachet."

"The Queen Mother has arrived."

At this moment, the eunuch's report was heard outside the palace.