The general election had reached its final round, and today was the day of the palace selection. Consort Tong summoned Qingyan directly to the palace. As soon as she entered Chengqian Palace, she noticed that the atmosphere was very unusual. Inside the palace, several concubines were sitting.

Upon entering the palace, she followed the custom and bowed to the imperial concubines.

Qingyan was filled with regret. Why didn't she hire a few more beautiful women a few months later?

In this election, we need to find suitable concubines for the thirteenth and fourteenth princes so that they can be betrothed directly in the next election.

Consort Tong summoned Lady Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan, hoping that these two sisters-in-law could properly oversee the matter.

Inside the naval port, Yinxiang and Yin'er spent more time with them. They felt that their two sisters-in-law were the best version, so they directly asked Consort Tong to entrust this important task to them.

"My dear, this time we need to select secondary consorts for Yinxiang and Yinzhen. When the next imperial examination comes, His Majesty will directly arrange their marriages," Consort Tong gave the order.

“Mother, shouldn’t you be the one to decide this? My sister-in-law and I are both sisters-in-law. Would it be inappropriate for you to make the decision?” Qingyan was worried that the censors would be watching them, so she was extra careful in everything she did.

"They both begged His Majesty, saying that the two sisters-in-law are the best role models," Consort Tong said helplessly.

When Kangxi said these words that day, Consort Tong noticed that he was in a very good mood.

Qingyan and Yin Genjueluo exchanged a glance and sighed inwardly. Back at the naval port, Thirteen and Fourteen had mentioned that they hoped their two sisters-in-law could lend a hand and find suitable candidates for secondary consorts.

Their primary wives were all bestowed by Emperor Kangxi, so they did not value primary wives highly, as long as they were gentle in nature.

Qingyan remembered the two guys' conditions and felt uncomfortable, her whole body trembling.

"Don't worry, my dear mother, my fourth sister-in-law and I will definitely do this well." Upon hearing Consort Tong's words, Lady Yin Genjue Luo knew that they could not refuse.

The concubines were stunned. What kind of "medicine" did Lady Yin Genjue Luo and Qing Yan give the two princes that made them directly request Emperor Kangxi's help?

Out of the corner of everyone's eye, they were watching Consort Min. Originally, it should have been Consort Min who was "worried" about Yinxiang's marriage, but now it had become Qingyan's concern.

"I also think Your Majesty's arrangements are very good. After the two children went to the naval port, I rarely had any contact with them. What if I rashly found people for them and they didn't meet my expectations?" Consort Min took these things lightly, as long as the children were happy.

Both Yin and Yin were very happy, and Consort Min hoped that her son could be the same.

A virtuous wife who manages the household will bring fewer troubles. If you marry a woman of low status, but she doesn't win the master's favor, the steward's authority will be greatly diminished.

The Tatara clan is the best example. At first, Yinqi did not value his primary consort, but in the end, his secondary consort almost surpassed his primary consort.

Under the Empress Dowager's persuasion, Yinqi gradually began to respect his primary wife, and now, the Fifth Prince's residence is slowly becoming more harmonious.

"Alright, it's almost time. Everyone, let's go to Kunning Palace." Consort Tong stood up and led everyone towards Kunning Palace.

Now that there is no empress in the harem, Kunning Palace is empty. Except for sacrificial rites and the selection of concubines, Kunning Palace is always closed.

"Sister-in-law, are you really going to help them choose a concubine?" Qingyan was unsure.

She was worried that the people she chose were not people they liked. If they were chosen as a favor from their elders, then neither of them could say anything.

"Alright, don't worry, we're just going through the motions. The candidates should have already been chosen!" Yin Genjue Luo Shi reassured Qing Yan.

There are many things that cannot be said outside. Yin had previously worried that the old master had long ago decided on the candidates for the primary and secondary consorts of all the princes. If a selection of candidates were to be held, these people would just be going through the motions. The families of these candidates had been preparing for the selection for five years in advance.

"Sister-in-law, you can take command in a bit!" Qingyan finally felt relieved after hearing what Yingenjueluo said; these people would persevere to the very end.

The selection of young women for the imperial concubine selection was orchestrated by their respective families. Those who were destined for marriage were given honors by Emperor Kangxi to their families.

They were merely a reward, used to appease the family.

Inside Kunning Palace, everyone took their seats. Qingyan sat next to Yingenjueluo Shi, and Shu directly gave the order to begin.

The young women lined up in neat rows and entered the hall. This was the first time Qingyan had witnessed a selection of candidates. Her own selection process had been cut short by an imperial edict.

"Sister-in-law, don't you think these young ladies' makeup is a bit too heavy? The princes all hope that their wives are beautiful, and the primary wife should not be too ugly."

Suddenly, the image of Empress Longyu appeared in Qingyan's mind. Looking at the other women below, she wondered why they were becoming increasingly unattractive.

“Little darling, these young ladies-in-waiting all have impressive backgrounds!” Yin Genjue Luo said to Qing Yan, leaning to one side.

"Sister-in-law, I haven't paid too much attention. Anyway, we sisters-in-law rarely see each other. Even if the younger sisters-in-law are not easy to get along with, it's fine for the few of us to chat and laugh together!" Qingyan is not an easy person to accept. Only people she is familiar with will be kept in her heart.

Yin Genjue Luo shook her head helplessly. Qingyan had put in too much effort to take care of the two children, and she knew a lot about what was going on outside.

"You should know that many of these people are targeting Yinxiang and Yin." Yin Genjueluo's lips curled up slightly as the two princes stood there conspicuously.

The princes below are all too young. If we wait until they are betrothed, who can say for sure whether they will still have eligible daughters?

"Sister-in-law, this has already begun. Besides the two concubines, will there be people among these people for the princes as well?" Qingyan asked.

“Definitely. However, these women come from very high-ranking families, so if they were to enter the household, they would likely become secondary consorts,” Yin Genjue Luo Shi analyzed.

Upon hearing this, Qingyan felt more confident. Since the Empress Dowager had lost, no more people could enter the mansion, lest it affect the children.

"You two, stop being so down. You came here to choose people, not to chat." Consort Yi's expression was very unpleasant.

She looked down on Yinqi's primary wife, so she often spoke ill of her in front of him, causing Yinqi to gradually distance himself from her. Later, she sent some noble ladies who were on good terms with Lady Guoluo, and Yinqi finally settled down.

At the urging of Qingyan and Guoluo, he directly intervened in the affairs of the Fifth Prince's residence, allowing Yinqi, who was raised by the Empress Dowager, to speak with considerable weight in his presence.