When the noble ladies heard that Shen Jialin actually asked to marry Princess Yanlin, their eyes lit up. After all, everyone knew that Hua Wanru was the most popular candidate for the Emperor's eldest grandson's consort.

If she doesn't run, the chances of others will be much better. It will also be fairer!

Even some noble ladies began to sympathize with Hua Wanru, thinking that she had missed an opportunity to rise to prominence.

Xie Mingyue, who was originally very close to Hua Wanru, also saw the whole process.

Obviously, the little white dog didn't touch Hua Wanru at all. She actually fell down by herself.

She thought Hua Wanru was probably the same as her, and didn't want to marry the emperor's eldest grandson.

So just now, she didn't help and just hid aside to watch the show happily.

She even thought just now, should she also fall into the water? Maybe she wouldn't have to run for election.

But finally she shook her head.

She was afraid that the palace guards would arrive in time and fish her out of the lake. Whoever fished her out would have to marry him.

She was also afraid that it would be ugly if she fell into the water.

Princess Xinrong's eyes lit up immediately when she heard Shen Jialin's words. She thought that her cousin had finally become a man. He was no longer like before, passing through a sea of ​​flowers without getting a single leaf on him.

His cousin is good in every way. He is handsome and gentle to others. He gives people a feeling of spring breeze. He is especially gentle to every woman.

Many ladies from wealthy families and courtesans were madly in love with him. But in the end, he always rejected them politely. He refused to accept anyone's love.

Countless girls cried for him.

Princess Xinrong felt that her cousin was a complete scumbag.

Until one day, he saw his cousin drinking. He was drunk and talking drunkenly. Then he knew his cousin's deep hidden thoughts.

It turns out that my cousin had known Hua Wanru a few years ago.

But Hua Wanru doesn't remember him.

As for what happened between them, she had no idea. She only knew that the one hidden deepest in her cousin's heart was Hua Wanru.

So, she privately felt that her cousin and Hua Wanru were the best match.

The emperor's eldest grandson was no longer calm. He narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth.

"Uncle filtered it. You are just eager to save people. I won't mind."

"After all, Miss Hua was invited by Grandfather Emperor himself. So Miss Hua can still participate in my selection of concubines."

Shen Jialin's eyes flickered slightly.

The noble ladies nearby were relieved at first, but after hearing the words of the emperor's eldest grandson, they immediately became alert.

"No way? Hua Wanru is in that state, yet she can still participate in the selection of concubines! Does she still have any shame?" A noble lady couldn't help but complain.

The people next to her quickly pulled her back.

The lady realized that she had said something wrong, so she quickly lowered her head and reduced her presence.

Although she expressed everyone's thoughts, it was a royal matter after all, and they had no right to interfere.

Because we have been delayed here for too long.

The old emperor also lost his patience.

His expression turned ugly, "What happened outside? It hasn't been dealt with yet."

At this time, Eunuch Lian asked his men about the specific situation. He rushed in and told them the situation outside in detail.

After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at the little white dog in Concubine Xiao's arms.

Concubine Xiao turned pale and quickly knelt in front of the old emperor, holding the little white dog.

"Your Majesty, I didn't mean it. My Xue'er didn't mean it either." (The name of the little white dog, Xue'er)

"I have no idea what happened."

She was extremely panicked now. Just now, her niece had been beaten with thirty sticks and thrown out of the palace because she had angered the old emperor.

Before the selection of concubines began, her dog pushed the most popular candidate into the lake.

Those who didn't know might have thought that he didn't want the old emperor to choose a concubine for his eldest grandson.

The more she thought about it, the more scared she became. Finally, she hugged the little white dog tightly and said with tears in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, someone must be trying to harm me."

Lin Fei, who was standing next to her, seized the opportunity and sneered.

"Sister Xiao's pet dog is notoriously fierce. Who in the palace dares to offend it? Who has the guts to plot against it!"

"Just now, Sister Xiao's niece. Because Princess Yanlin was beaten with thirty sticks and driven out of the palace, Sister Xiao immediately used her own dog to push Princess Yanlin into the lake. This is really..."

Concubine Xiao looked pale and glared at Concubine Lin.

"I didn't! I don't even know what happened."

The old emperor's face looks extremely ugly now.

He was selecting a concubine for the emperor's eldest grandson. These people actually dared to interfere.

First he insulted and mocked Princess Yanlin in public, and finally he pushed her into the lake, ruining her reputation and losing her innocence.

She plotted against her again and again, completely ignoring his expression.

This is not taking him seriously.

Perhaps I have been too kind recently, causing them to forget what it means: the imperial power is inviolable.

He said coldly.

"Noble Concubine Xiao has defied the imperial authority. From today on, she will be demoted to Noble Lady Xiao. She will be moved to Yongle Palace immediately. She will be confined to her room for two months."

"Duke Xiao is incompetent in managing his family. He is demoted to earl."

There were four great dukes in the Great Sheng Dynasty.

Among them, Duke Xiao was the most prosperous because his family had a concubine. The next was Duke Heng, whose men all served in the army in the east to guard against Japanese pirates and Goguryeo.

The next one is Anguogong Hua Changjue, who has no specific position. He was assigned to work temporarily by the emperor.

Finally, there was Duke Chen, who was ranked last. There were no men in this generation of the family, only a five-year-old legitimate daughter.

Concubine Xiao, now known as Concubine Xiao, fell to the ground with a pale face, a look of disbelief.

Just now she was the most honorable woman in the palace. In a moment, she fell from grace. Even her family was disgraced.

She felt hopeless in an instant, as if all her years of hard work had gone to waste.

I couldn't help but curl up the corners of my lips and laughed until tears came out.

When Eunuch Lian saw her like this, he frowned and gently urged her.

"Lady Xiao, why don't you thank me?"

Only then did Concubine Xiao turn pale, crawl on the ground, and sob.

"Thank you, thank you Lord for your grace."

Then he was quickly taken away by two eunuchs, half supported and half carried away.

There was a deep sense of pride in Concubine Lin's eyes.

She and Concubine Xiao have been fighting openly and secretly for many years. But Concubine Xiao's father was a duke. Her father was only a second-rank minister. Her family background was slightly inferior.

Both have sons.

Concubine Xiao's son is two years older than her son. It can be said that he is superior to her in every aspect.

Now it's all right. Concubine Xiao has become Concubine Xiao. From now on, I have to greet her politely when I see her.

Duke Xiao became Uncle Xiao. His status plummeted. From now on, he would have to curry favor with his father when he saw him.

The more she thought about it, the happier she became. The more she thought about it, the more comfortable she felt.

All this is thanks to the Princess Yanlin! She decided to go see the Princess privately later.

I can agree to do Princess Yanlin a favor!