Mi Shan found out.
It was from here that she began to harbor resentment towards Consort Yu.
That's incredibly stupid!
Among all the women in the harem, none could rival Consort Yu.
With her?
He's courting death.
Consort Yu is the most favored woman in the court. It is said that she is young and delicate, but has a head of white hair, and is therefore known as the White-Haired Demon Consort. She sounds old, but in reality, she is only a few years older than these young ladies-in-waiting.
If the old emperor hadn't been dying...
All the women in the harem perished along with them.
Consort Yu will likely enjoy the Emperor's favor for another ten years.
Rumor has it that she is cunning and vicious, and can even use sorcery to kill people.
Mi Shan's eyes flickered.
The person she least wants to encounter right now is this seemingly human yet demonic Consort Yu.
"Next up, Murong Wan!"
Murong Wan is the daughter of the Minister of Justice, and her father has recently been highly valued by the emperor.
She wasn't exactly beautiful, just fairly regular-looking, but she had a gentle and well-behaved air about her.
When in motion, she moves like a willow swaying in the breeze; when still, a subtle fragrance wafts through the air.
She is a woman whose temperament surpasses her looks.
Her most advantageous features are probably her petite and delicate figure and her fair, oval face. After careful makeup and dressing up, she looks like a snow-white, soft, and delicate little glutinous rice ball.
Compared to Qin Miaomiao, Feng Qianzhong's delicate and elegant features, along with her bright and beautiful appearance, lacked a certain impact.
But as long as you can maintain that petite and charming temperament, even if you don't win the emperor's favor right away, you won't be buried in obscurity.
Mi Shan's prediction was correct.
Murong Wan demonstrated her tea ceremony and painting skills.
Once the tea is brewed, it can be served to the emperor.
The emperor nodded, drank the tea she offered, and praised it highly.
However, they were not retained.
He simply put down his teacup lazily.
Most likely it's because her appearance isn't her strong point.
Murong Wan's gentle eyes darkened slightly.
But she knew how to keep her temper in check and quickly wiped away her bad mood.
On the contrary, the Empress praised her tea as refreshing and delicious.
His painting skills are also quite remarkable; it's clear he's put in a lot of effort.
A glint appeared in Murong Wan's eyes, and she bowed to the Empress:
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your praise. I have indeed practiced for a long time, just so that I can present the best version of myself to Your Majesty and Your Majesty."
"You're quite sensible and thoughtful. I'll have someone reward you handsomely later."
"This humble woman dares not; this is what this humble woman should do, and she does not seek any reward."
To be honest, I have always admired Your Majesty the Empress and regarded you as my role model.
To receive even a single word of praise from the Empress is an immense honor, and I am utterly content.
Murong Wan seized the opportunity and immediately expressed her loyalty to the Empress.
In reality, she was hinting to the Empress that she wanted to be her person.
Others might not realize it, but Her Majesty the Empress surely understood perfectly well.
He merely smiled slightly and did not respond further.
"You can go down now."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I take my leave."
Murong Guan was a little disappointed.
She thought she had already sent out the coded message of surrender.
The Empress will likely accept it and put in a good word for her with the Emperor.
But the result was...
I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"Next, Dingyun."
As time went on, more and more of the contestants completed their performances.
The Emperor, Empress, and Consort Ling were all a little tired.
Emperor Yuan yawned and lazily beckoned to the eunuch beside him to come forward.
Xu Ninghai leaned closer to listen.
The thing the young women feared most was about to happen.
Everyone looked panicked and uneasy.
Only Mi Shan's eyes were clear and bright.
Is this something we're going to skip?
Very good. As long as the emperor gets tired, he can simply wave his hand and all the remaining women will be rejected.
They could choose to leave the palace or stay and work as palace maids.
"kneel!"
The young women knelt on the ground, half-prostrate.
We performed a grand ceremony to welcome the emperor's arrival.
The Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, his bright yellow figure slowly moving among the beautiful women.
When summer snow falls.
Without stopping, I walked straight down.
They stopped in front of the fair-skinned Murong Guan.
"I remember you. You brew tea very well. How about I bestow upon you the title of Lady of the Palace?"
"Your Majesty, I thank you."
A hint of grievance flashed in Murong Wan's eyes, but she dared not say anything more.
Seeing this, the emperor asked in return, "What? You're not willing?"
"No, I am willing. I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to serve His Majesty!"
Murong Wan said hypocritically.
Li Shengyuan's lips curved into a smile, and he nodded in satisfaction, his every gesture exuding imperial aura.
With his hands behind his back, he continued forward.
I took two steps.
Suddenly, something came to mind.
Turn around.
He happened to run into Qin Miaomiao's unwilling and persistent gaze.
The Emperor has already chosen Murong Wan, so why not her?
Is she not even as good as Murong Wan?
Upon encountering Tianyan, Qin Miaomiao was terrified and quickly lowered her head, her cheeks flushing crimson.
That was such a surprise!
The Emperor looks so young! He doesn't look like someone over fifty at all; he looks like he's in his early thirties!
Moreover, he was handsome and had a noble, kingly demeanor.
Perhaps it was the shy blush unique to young girls on her face that touched the emperor.
Li Shengyuan's eyes were deep, and a smile played on his lips.
He flipped over the sign in front of her.
"May I have your name?"
"Your subject is Qin Miaomiao."
"The daughter of Minister Qin... shall be granted the title of Consort."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
From the seventh rank of Attendant!
She is three ranks higher than a Cai Nu!
Qin Miaomiao's previous unhappiness vanished, and she looked quite radiant.
Murong Wan's face turned pale; it was already snow-white, but now it had lost its color and looked dull.
The emperor then selected several concubines to change their clothes.
Their grades are not high; the best one at present is still Feng Qianzhong Feng Cairen.
There's nothing particularly noteworthy.
Finally, Li Shengyuan arrived in front of Mi Shan.
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The Imperial Harem System in this book:
An empress, one.
First Rank: Imperial Noble Consort;
First-rank concubines: one each of Imperial Concubine, Virtuous Concubine, Wise Concubine, and Virtuous Concubine; (Among them, the Imperial Concubine is the head of the four concubines, which is the Imperial Concubine Yu in this book.)
Second rank: Four imperial concubines;
Second rank: Zhaoyi, Zhaorong, Zhaoyuan, etc. (several);
Third Rank: Four Consorts;
One of each of the three ranks: Wanyi, Fangyi, Fenyi, Deyi, and Wenyi;
The fourth rank: noble concubine;
Fourth rank: Consort;
Fifth Rank: Xiaoyi, Xiaoyuan, Liangyuan, Liangdi;
Fifth rank: Noble Consort;
Rank 6: Ji (姬)
Rank 6: Nobleman;
Rank 7: Talented Woman, Beauty;
Rank 7: Attendant, Lady
Rank 8: Selected Attendant;
Eighth rank: Lady-in-waiting;
Rank 9: Agree;
From the ninth rank: changing clothes.
(Note: This book is fictional, and this system is for reference only and is not related to official history.)
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