A Crossover of Film and Television: Miao Miao's Life Transmigration

(Hereinafter referred to as Su Yunyi)

Now is not the time to think about these things. The original owner was in such a weak state because of a cold and a persistent high fever.

Banqiu acted quickly, fetching millet porridge from the small kitchen.

During the meal, the original owner's mother, Lin, came to visit. From Lin's expression and demeanor, it was clear that she doted on her only daughter.

After finishing her meal with Su Yunyi, Madam Lin chatted with her for a while, and then left after Su Yunyi fell asleep.

Five years later.

During these five years, Su Yunyi did not slack off. She seized the time to learn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her specialty was the pipa. In the drama "Empresses in the Palace," none of the concubines were skilled at the pipa, which suited her perfectly.

Most importantly, she learned medicine. She secretly hired a female healer to teach her. Although she had a system and medicine, she would learn new skills in every world. Having finally come to an ancient world, learning medicine was a good choice.

The medicine was diluted and fed to Su Ke and Su Yu. Father and Mother diluted and fed them health-preserving medicine, and they themselves also took health-preserving and beauty-enhancing medicines. If they weren't afraid of changing too much and being mistaken for monsters, they would all want to use the exquisite beauty medicine.

However, these two potions are also quite good. Her body looks like it has matured, and she has a pure and ethereal beauty. Her appearance is only slightly inferior to that of Empress Chun Yuan, but she is still a great beauty. Moreover, she has used some special potions, and her skin is so smooth and delicate that it can be broken with a touch. Only by experiencing it firsthand can one understand its wonder.

Just like in the story, Ama was promoted to Deputy Director of the Court of State Affairs, a fourth-rank official.

Su Ke passed the provincial examination two years ago with a very good result—Ya Yuan (亚元), so it seems the medicine was used correctly. This year, he will take the metropolitan and palace examinations and achieve the third-highest rank, becoming a compiler in the Hanlin Academy (汉林院) with the rank of seventh grade. After a few more years, he will be transferred to a post outside the capital, and he will most likely be promoted.

However, Su Yu said a couple of years ago that she didn't like taking the imperial examinations and preferred martial arts. She asked the system for a cultivation book, disguised it as an ancient book, and gave it to Su Yu. In the past two years, she has become quite proficient in it.

In the fifty-fifth year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, the imperial concubine selection began.

Finally, they were about to enter the battlefield. As a candidate for the Han Army Banner Bordered Yellow Banner, Su Yunyi was bound to participate in the selection process.

Su Yunyi easily passed the preliminary and final selections. She will then spend a month in the palace learning etiquette and observing the other candidates.

Speaking of which, why did Emperor Yongzheng have his first imperial concubine selection process involve learning etiquette at home? Was it because the national treasury was short of funds? That would be considered a plot hole.

Su Yunyi chose to dress modestly, wearing a light green cheongsam embroidered with pale yellow orchids. The cuffs and collar were embroidered with patterns, and she paired it with a white jade bracelet. Her hair was styled in an elegant double bun, adorned with kingfisher feather hairpins, and she wore pearl earrings. She kept her face understated, aiming to be distinctive but not ostentatious.

The Forbidden City, Zhongcui Palace.

Aunt Zhuxi came to find Aunt Xu, who was in charge of this selection of concubines, carrying the imperial edict from Consort De.

"What is it that troubles Aunt Zhuxi to make this trip? Whatever imperial decree Consort De has given, this servant will certainly handle it properly!"

Aunt Zhuxi smiled kindly and said, "Her Majesty misses Prince Yong and wants to select two women to send to his residence, so she came to ask you about it! She wants two virtuous and beautiful young ladies who are well-behaved and obedient!"

Aunt Xu immediately understood. In the past few years, since the concubine of the Yong Prince's Mansion miscarried, there had been no good news of her pregnancy. The Consort De was looking for two fertile young ladies to enter the mansion.

"I wonder what kind of banner Your Highness wants, the Manchu banner or the Han banner?" Aunt Xu asked.

Aunt Zhu Xi naturally saw through Aunt Xu's probing and said with a smile, "Your Majesty is thinking of choosing someone lively, well-behaved, and whose family background doesn't need to be too strong, otherwise the household will easily become unsettled."

The family background doesn't need to be too strong, otherwise we can't select all the imperial concubines from the military.

Aunt Xu thought for a moment, her smile becoming more genuine, and quickly said, "Having a few Han army banners would be quite good!"

As he spoke, he pointed to several women in the picture album and then introduced them: "This young lady's surname is Guo. Her father is a fifth-rank official, and she has a lively personality."

Aunt Zhuxi nodded. She was good-looking, beautiful, and seemed lively, and also came from a good family.

Seeing Aunt Zhuxi nod, Aunt Xu flipped through the picture album again, pointed to another candidate for the imperial examination, and said, "This candidate's surname is Su. Her father is a fourth-rank official, the Deputy Commissioner of the Court of State Affairs. She is of above-average appearance and has a steady personality. What do you think?"

Aunt Zhu looked at the girl and found her to be very pleasant and composed. She nodded slightly and said, "Let's go with the two of them. I trust your judgment."

"I'll take the two of them to Yonghe Palace tomorrow to let Her Majesty see them," Aunt Zhuxi said with a smile.

"It is my honor to serve Your Highness," Aunt Xu said politely.

Just like in the plot, they were summoned by Consort De, and at least on the surface, Consort De was quite satisfied with both Su Yunyi and Guo Shi. Guo Shi was likely the cannon fodder who was later made Consort Fang.

As expected, after the palace selection, Su Yunyi and Guo were indeed granted the title of Gege (a high-ranking concubine), and three days later they entered the Yong Prince's Mansion together.

After returning home from the talent show, my father, mother, and younger brother were waiting for me there for a long time.

"Yiyi, how did it go? Did you fail to get selected?" Su Ze asked hurriedly.

Su Ze still doted on his only legitimate daughter. He hoped that Su Yunyi would not be chosen, since the prosperity of the family did not require women to compete for it.

"Master, Yiyi has just returned. Come in and rest for a while." Madam Lin glanced at Su Ze and pulled Su Yunyi into the mansion.

"Father, Yiyi has been betrothed to Prince Yong's mansion as a concubine," Su Yunyi said calmly.

"What?" Su Ze couldn't believe it. After all, everyone had seen the fierce competition between the Fourth Prince and the Fourteenth Prince over the past two years. The Su family originally didn't want to get involved in this mess, but who knew that Su Yunyi would be betrothed to Prince Yong.

"Yiyi, don't worry, your father and brother will work diligently as officials and support you."

"Me too, me too! I'm going to be a great general, and then we'll see who can bully my sister again!" Su Yu shouted.

"Yiyi, the waters in Prince Yong's mansion are murky. Look at those newborn princes. Apart from the Third Prince, the Fourth and Fifth Princes are not in the mansion. I heard that Consort Nian is quite favored by the Fourth Prince, and she is no less favored than the original First Consort. You must be careful after you enter the mansion. First, establish yourself firmly before planning anything else," Lin instructed.

"Your father and I don't need you to be rich and powerful, we just want you to be safe and sound."

Su Yunyi could feel the genuine care from her family.

"Don't worry, Father, Mother, I understand."

Three days later, they said goodbye to their father, mother, and younger brother, taking Banlan and Banqing with them.

Banlan and Banqing had followed Su Yunyi since childhood and were naturally loyal. However, to prevent any accidents, they were given a loyalty potion and deep hypnosis to ensure that the two would never have any disloyal thoughts.

Su Yunyi rode in a carriage, swaying gently as she headed towards Prince Yong's residence.