The stunning beauty of Qing Dynasty

Unlike the other concubines who were bored and tired, Qingyin was in good spirits as she watched movies and played games in the system space except that she could not go out on the bumpy carriage.

The journey to the capital was long, and considering the concubine's health they had tried to return to the capital at the slowest speed. The original five or six days' journey was stretched to eight days, but fortunately Xu Yili arrived early and the time was just right.

The beautiful girls from Anqing County arrived in the capital on time, and the people from the Ministry of Revenue also made preparations at the front.

The carriage had stopped when it reached Shunzhen Gate, and the remaining journey had to be taken by the beautiful ladies from Anqing County themselves to participate in the preliminary selection.

The beauties from Anqing County did not arrive early, and the beauties of various styles lined up in front of them consciously. They were charming and fragrant, and the girls were noisy and bustling. The overly strong fragrance and noise made Xu Yili frown, but he had to hand over and verify with the officials from the Ministry of Revenue who came, so he could only stand there and suppress his impatience.

But after a while, the sounds nearby suddenly became quiet, making the sounds in the distance seem even louder.

Xu Yili was a little curious and looked over.

The dark clouds piled on the pillows fell on the green branches. I woke up from a nap with a start. My eyes were full of spring beauty and the swaying waist of a palace maid.

Xu Yili suddenly thought of the poems that the dandy boys who followed him and flirted with him recited when he was young, describing how beautiful the courtesan in Qinghua Tower was and how thin her waist was. He had never thought about it before, but now it seemed like he was having a fantastic dream.

The woman in the distance was wearing a green cheongsam, her eyebrows were like crescent moons, her eyes were like autumn waves, her nose was high and her lips were red. She was incredibly beautiful and fairy-like, and her waist was pitifully thin. Even the slender waist of the Queen of Chu Palace could not compare to hers.

Everyone stared at the woman in the distance infatuatedly. She was like the clouds in the sky or the moon on the ground, untouchable and unreachable.

Seeing everyone in a daze, Lin Mengya and Lin Heyu walked up to Qingyin with pride, breaking everyone's illusory dream.

The selection of concubines in the Qing Dynasty was arranged according to Manchu, Mongolian and Han.

The Lin family was born in the lower five banners of the Manchus. Even though they were from the lowest five banners, they were still ranked in the Manchu ranks, so Qingyin also consciously ranked in the ranks.

There was silence wherever I went.

The maidens who saw Qingyin looked shocked and bewildered, and each of them looked dazed. If she was only one or three points more beautiful than them, it would be fine, but this was obviously a hundred or a thousand points more beautiful than them. So what? The maidens who were originally confident in their beauty and wanted to seek high positions turned pale one by one. If this was not a serious talent show, several of them would have regretted it on the spot.

The obsessed Xu Yili also came to his senses the moment Qingyin moved, and recognized her identity based on the palace maid Zeng Li behind Qingyin.

He suppressed his fantasies and looked at the official in front of him with a normal expression. He was so calm that he didn't show any affection for the woman in the distance. The officials from the Ministry of Revenue who had just come to their senses admired him very much. They said that General Xu was truly a man of high moral character and not interested in women. He was not moved by such a stunning beauty. This really made his humble subordinate admire him.

After explaining everything, Xu Yili had to leave. He absolutely could not do anything about the talent show on the spot, but who would know about it behind the scenes?

There was no trace of reluctance in his back as he left. If anyone could see the deep look in his eyes, they would be so frightened that they would tremble all over.

Qingyin didn't know that another young general fell in love with her at first sight. She stood in the audition line, quietly waiting to check the nanny's preliminary results.

Because of Qingyin's presence, the women queuing in front kept looking back, and the women behind looked at the front eagerly. Qingyin, who had become the center of attention, was obviously unusually calm. Instead, Lin Mengya and Lin Heyu, who were following behind her, were a little nervous.

Although they were both well-known and famous daughters of Anqing County, they were nothing compared to the people in the capital. However, this rare brilliance in the capital really made them a little bit elated and forgetful. Deep down, they were a little intimidated by the beauties in the capital, so being nervous and proud was the epitome of their own situation.

Qingyin did not notice the nervousness of the two sisters behind her, she followed calmly in the queue, the line was long, she did not have a good identity this time, she certainly could not cut in line, it would be better to play a game during such a long time, the system game only needs the spirit body in the mind, and the body has a system supervision mode, any movement will remind her, she was relieved, Qingyin stared at the front with concentration - she was in a daze.

But the concubine standing in front of Qingyin didn't think so. She had just secretly caught a glimpse of the stunning face of the person behind her. When she thought of that face and the burning gaze behind her, the concubine's ears turned red unconsciously. The heat made her dare not move, and her whole body moved forward to line up like a zombie.

When the long line finally reached her, she entered the inspection palace almost as if she was running for her life.

The anxious look, the red face, the eyes that dared not look at anyone... made the inspecting nanny silent. Wasn't this a talent show? How could a concubine rush into the palace as if she was in love? The inspecting nanny looked at the beautiful concubine in front of her speechlessly.

The concubine seemed to know that her behavior was difficult to understand, but she really had no choice. When she thought of that stunning face, her face couldn't help but get hot. She didn't know what to do, so she finished the preliminary selection under the guidance of the nanny in a daze, and ran away.

This time it was Qingyin's turn. The inspector also understood the reason why the previous concubine looked so ridiculous.

There is a beauty, from skin to bones, every part of her is exquisite. Even women can't resist such an ultimate beauty. The nanny was shocked that there was such a beauty in the world, but whether she believed it or not, this stunning beauty was already standing in front of her. She checked every part with a blushing face, and let Qingyin go out with a very respectful and gentle attitude.

Qingyin stood outside waiting for the two to arrive. Not long after, Lin Mengya and Lin Heyu came out with red faces. Although they were a little shocked by the fact that Qingyin was waiting for them, it did not delay the two of them from catching up.

Then the three of them waited for the eunuch's announcement, and as expected, all three were selected.

The three of them obviously came together, and their attitude was unusually intimate. The concubines who wanted to make friends with Qingyin couldn't find a chance. The concubines who passed the selection and stayed in the palace were all arranged in Chuxiu Palace to learn the rules and wait for the re-selection.

Because of their relationship, they were naturally arranged in the same room. The Ministry of Internal Affairs also assigned each of them a palace maid to serve them. They were Yunlan, Qiurui, and Zhimeng. Normally, the palace maids should be assigned by Lin Mengya, the legitimate daughter, but because of Qingyin's existence, she threw the assignment to Qingyin.

Qingyin looked at the expectant eyes of the three palace maids and felt somewhat helpless. She randomly assigned them to the two of them according to the distance they were standing. Yunlan followed Lin Mengya, Qiurui followed Lin Heyu, and the rest followed her.

The random distribution method was obvious at a glance, and the two palace maids who were assigned looked at Zhimeng, who was lucky, with envy.

Zhimeng, as her name suggests, is a girl with elegant looks. However, at the moment she was assigned to Qingyin's side, her uncontrollable giggle obviously ruined her elegant face, causing Zeng Li to secretly squint in disdain and no longer stare at her.

Qingyin didn't care about the twists and turns in their minds. After staying in the carriage for a long time, she was able to feel down to earth for a rare time on land, so she sat lazily on the wooden chair in the room. If she hadn't been disgusted with not having washed up, Qingyin would have thrown herself directly onto the big bed.

On the way back, Xu Yili also made secret preparations and asked his mother for help.

Xu Yili's mother was named Minglan Guoluoluo. She was originally a bondservant of the Plain Yellow Banner and later a Manchu of the Bordered Yellow Banner. She was the daughter of Sanguanbao, a colonel. She was also the younger sister of Concubine Yi, the mother of the current emperor's two sons, the Fifth Prince and the Ninth Prince. Her (made-up) status was very noble.

"Mother, I miss you so much when I'm away. Look, this is the golden crane necklace inlaid with jade that I brought from Baoyu Tower. Do you think it's beautiful? I think it suits my beautiful mother very well at first sight!"

Mrs. Xu, Guo Luoluo, raised her eyebrows. Her son had always been unruly and sometimes she couldn't stand his behavior. He was either a traitor or a thief, and he must have something to ask of her. She thought so, but who doesn't like to be flattered by sweet words? Mrs. Xu was coaxed into looking at her strong eldest son with a smile on her face, her eyes full of pride.

"Okay, you're the only one who can coax me, tell me, what's the matter?"

"Hehe, I knew I couldn't hide anything from mother. Mother, I have someone I like." Xu Yili said shyly. As a general who has fought on the battlefields, he believed that good things must be obtained quickly, accurately and ruthlessly. The same must be true for his wife. Besides, his little wife is so beautiful that she must attract a lot of bees and butterflies. He must act quickly. He thought so, but when he mentioned his sweetheart in front of his old mother, his dark face still blushed unconsciously.

Mrs. Xu was shocked. She stood in the distance, and after the shock she felt happy again. God knows how long she has been looking for a daughter-in-law, but this brat doesn't like anything and runs away when blind dates are mentioned. She didn't expect that she would be in trouble now. Hahahaha, God has eyes. Look how arrogant this boy is!

Mrs. Xu's teasing look was too fierce, and even Xu Yili, who was thinking of his lover, became more agitated.

"Eniang!"

"Didn't someone say before that women were tools that hindered him in his battles? Now he doesn't say that anymore?"

"She is not." Xu Yili retorted with a blushing face, not daring to look at his mother's eyes again.

Having seen her son's miserable state for a long time, Madam Xu, who was very satisfied, said, "Tell me which family this beautiful girl belongs to. I will ask Concubine Yi to introduce her to the Emperor."

"No," Xu Yili retorted subconsciously without having time to think. Seeing the surprise in his mother's eyes, he softened his tone and explained.

"Mother, the girl I like is Lin Qinrou, the second daughter of the Anqing County Magistrate. She is different from other girls. She is so beautiful. I hope my aunt (Concubine Yi) can help me select her secretly, and then I will come to propose marriage." Xu Yili looked at Madam Xu pleadingly, his eyes full of sincerity and love.

"Isn't this status too low? I won't talk about this status for now, and I'm not someone who values status that much. But Li'er, let Miss Lin be a showgirl and let the emperor award her to you. Wouldn't that be a better reputation?" Mrs. Xu said with difficulty, having no words to say.

Xu Yili said nothing and looked at his mother stubbornly.

"Is she really that beautiful? Prettier than your aunt?" Mrs. Xu understood the truth in her son's words, but believing it intellectually and believing it in reality are two different things. She really couldn't imagine how this could affect the beauty of the person being chosen for marriage.

"In my son's opinion, Qin Rou is far better than my aunt. In fact, there is no lady in the palace prettier than Qin Rou."

Xu Yili's words were so sincere that Mrs. Xu also became curious about Miss Lin, but at the same time she became worried about her beauty. If she was so beautiful, she might cause some trouble, Mrs. Xu thought worriedly. After pondering for a while, she looked at her son's pleading eyes and her heart softened.

Forget it, her son didn't ask her for anything, she just didn't believe that her son could become a fourth-rank general of Guide at such a young age, and that the Lin family couldn't protect a daughter-in-law who was set in stone. Madam Xu subconsciously didn't consider whether Qingyin would reject their proposal, after all, her son was a famous bachelor in Beijing.

"Okay, you go back first. I'll write a letter to your aunt right away. But you have to control yourself. You can't get involved in this talent show. Otherwise, your marriage and the Xu family will be in trouble."

"Don't worry, mother, I know." Xu Yili nodded obediently, but he had achieved his goal, and the smile on his face couldn't help but reveal a bit of silliness.

Mrs. Xu drove the man out because she didn't want to be bothered.

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This selection was not only to choose the emperor's wife, but also to choose the prince's wife and concubines. Several people who had already been selected were leaning against the house to rest peacefully. Qingyin's existence caused quite a stir, but only the people who came later knew about it. Guo Luoluo Minghui, who was selected, was one of them. Because she was close and came later, she happened to see one of Qingyin's people.

As the granddaughter of Prince An Yuele and the daughter of Prince Consort Mingshang, she was also the niece of Kangxi's favorite concubine, Concubine Yi (Guo Luoluo), and the cousin of the ninth prince Yinzhen. She grew up with Concubine Yi and was deeply loved by Kangxi.

But at this moment, Princess Minghui, who was always proud and bright, couldn't sleep all night and tossed and turned.

Mingyan frowned, ah, how could someone be so beautiful? Will the Eighth Prince like her at first sight? What should she do? Also, how could the Eighth Prince not like her? She would like such a beautiful woman. Woo woo woo, how could there be such a woman.

Princess Minghui was thinking like this the whole night and only took a short nap at dawn.

"Princess Minghui, Princess Minghui, it's time to get up!" No matter how pleasant the voice was, it couldn't change the noise of change in the early morning. Guo Luoluo Minghui got up with a face full of resentment, which scared the palace maid who woke her up.