Chapter 392: Really chose Ning Tan
"The Concubine Dowager ordered you to lift the veil. The Concubine Dowager has seen a lot of the world." The nanny beside Concubine Dowager Gong scolded her harshly.
"Yes." Ning Tan trembled with fear, but still took off the veil.
The two palace maids standing behind the concubine immediately gasped in fear and took several steps back.
As for Concubine Gong, she was old and had seen all kinds of blood and gore, including palace fights and coups during the transition from the old emperor to the new one. How could she be frightened by a disfigured face?
Ning Tan apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, my face scared you."
Concubine Gong looked calm and waved her hand, "The scar is indeed quite deep, but it's not scary at all. Just accompany me to Dazhao Temple."
"Ah?" Ning Tan looked bewildered. The thing that others were fighting for fell on her?
"Why? You won't go with an old woman like me?"
"No, no, of course not. As long as Madam Dowager doesn't mind my scary appearance, I would be more than happy to do so." Ning Tan quickly agreed.
The news of Concubine Gong's selection of someone soon spread throughout the "Qingfeng Xiaolou".
When the Concubine Dowager chose no one, those young ladies felt that as long as their sworn enemy couldn't go, it didn't matter whether they went or not.
Now that they knew that Concubine Gong had chosen the little-known daughter of the Ning family, everyone's jaws dropped.
The Ning family is just a family of scholars who prides themselves on being pure and upright.
Poor and pedantic.
What else can the daughter raised by the Ning family do besides showing off her knowledge?
And she had promised him.
They are rich and powerful, so aren't they inferior to her, a widow from a wealthy family?
Why should she compete with them for this opportunity? !
However, since Concubine Gong had chosen the person, no matter how dissatisfied they were, they had to swallow it down.
Perhaps someone spread the news deliberately, and it quickly spread from "Qingfeng Xiaolou" to the outside.
For a while, people in the capital were once again discussing the issue of Concubine Gong's choice of companion.
"Surprisingly, the first person chosen was a widow.
It seems that it is not the excuse of praying for blessings to select concubines for the dragon and phoenix grandsons."
"You said that only a widow could be chosen by Concubine Gong. My daughter is still a beautiful young lady. Can she give it a try?"
"My daughter is prettier than yours, so the chances are definitely higher..."
The people talked big and even ran to the door of "Qingfeng Xiaolou" to watch, but no one dared to actually send their daughters there.
Wen Yan sent Ning Tan back to the Ning family and told them about Ning Tan's selection.
After hearing this, the Ning family members' expressions changed.
There is envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Only Ning's mother was panicked and looked at Ning Tan worriedly.
People are afraid of being famous just like pigs are afraid of being fat, not to mention that my daughter’s situation is special.
She originally wanted to raise her daughter at home and then quietly choose a marriage for her after some time.
It doesn't matter if the man comes from a lower background or a poorer family. As long as he has good character, does not mind Tan'er's disfigurement, and is devoted to her, they are willing to use all their connections to pave the way for him.
But...
Chosen by Concubine Gong today, Tan'er is destined to be pushed to the forefront.
Her breaking off of the engagement, supporting the coffin, keeping vigil, even the fact that she was targeted by the young master of the Xie family, and her disfigurement, will all be revealed one after another.
Her plan to have Tan'er marry in a low-key manner might not work.
The handkerchief in Ning's mother's hand was almost crumpled to pieces.
Wen Yan sighed inwardly, nodded to everyone in the Ning family, and then left.
On the way back, Wen Yan saw Pei'er leading a girl in from afar.
Pei'er was talking to the girl seriously, acting like an older sister.
"Where are you going?" Wen Yan asked when they came closer.
When Pei'er saw that it was Wen Yan, she quickly pulled the girl aside and saluted, saying, "I'm here to take part in the selection as well."
Pei'er was afraid that Wen Yan would misunderstand, so she stepped forward and whispered to her about the girl in a concise and concise manner.
It turned out that the girl's father died early, and her mother raised her and her sister.
Her mother's health was ruined. At such a young age, she not only had to bear the burden of the family, but also had to guard against uncles and relatives who might make the family wealthy.
He is a poor child.
No wonder Pearl was so protective of her, perhaps because she felt they shared the same suffering.
Wen Yan looked at the girl for a few times and saw that she had an ordinary appearance, dark skin, and clothes covered with patches.
The kind that you can't even find in a crowd of people.
However, although her clothes were torn, they were very clean and the patches were very beautifully made.
Wen Yan was silent for a moment, then said to the girl, "You don't need to change your clothes. I'll take you there."
The girl looked bewildered and looked at Pearl as if for help.
Pei'er said quickly: "My young lady is the best person, just listen to her arrangements."
The girl nodded uneasily and followed Wen Yan nervously.
Soon they arrived in the garden.
Wen Yan brought in a little beggar. The wealthy families all covered their mouths with handkerchiefs and stepped back.
Wen Yan reminded the girl: "You should do whatever you think at the beginning, okay?"
The little girl nodded, not quite understanding.
Wen Yan handed the girl to the nanny: "She is also here to participate in the selection."
The nanny frowned at the girl, but still led her to Concubine Gong.
The nanny gestured for her to bow, and the little girl knelt down and kowtowed to Concubine Gong: "I am Zheng Xiaozhuo, your humble servant, and I pay my respects to the Concubine."
Concubine Gong saw Zheng Xiaozhuo was visibly stunned for a moment, "Hurry up and help this child up."
Zheng Xiaozhuo refused, saying loudly, "Your Highness, I am here to be selected as a companion."
Seeing that she was so brave despite her young age, Concubine Gong became curious and asked, "Why did you come to participate in the selection?"
Zheng Xiaozhuo thought of Wen Yan asking her to answer truthfully, so she said, "I lost my father when I was eight years old, and I have been relying on my mother to wash clothes and support me and my sister.
Now my mother is ill from overwork, my sister is young, and I am thirteen years old. It is my responsibility to shoulder the burden of supporting the family.
I did a lot of work and also learned how to serve the elders.
Your Majesty, please choose your companion, and I would like to try my luck.
If I am chosen, when my service is over, I can use my power to bully others and say that I have served you before, and they will not dare to deduct my wages anymore."
Zheng Xiaozhuo's voice was trembling due to nervousness, but his speech was very clear.
Concubine Gong smiled faintly: "You are quite frank and don't hide anything at all."
She raised her hand slightly.
A maid beside her left the warm room quietly.
Zheng Xiaozhuo kowtowed again: "My mother said that the Concubine Dowager is more majestic than the gods in the opera. My cleverness in front of you is like showing off my sword in front of Guan Gong. It's better for me to be honest."
This time, Concubine Gong laughed out loud: "Your little mouth really makes me happy."
Zheng Xiaozhe smiled shyly, looking tongue-tied and not knowing how to answer.
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