Before they knew it, the day of the imperial concubine selection arrived. This selection was originally to be held every three years. However, since Hongli had just ascended the throne, the harem was not yet full enough, so the first imperial concubine selection since Hongli's ascension to the throne was held.
There will be more people in the harem soon; I wonder what the future holds.
Hongli had stayed at Changchun Palace yesterday, so Mingyu got up early today to serve him to court.
"Your Majesty, the imperial concubine selection will be held in the Imperial Garden in a few days. Would you like to go and take a look?" Mingyu asked, adjusting Hongli's court robes.
Upon hearing Mingyu's words, Hongli remembered that the selection of concubines was coming up soon. However, Hongli had never cared about such matters, so he shook his head and said indifferently, "No, I'll leave this to you. I won't interfere."
Hearing this, Mingyu nodded. It was something she had expected that Hongli would refuse. "Your Majesty, I understand."
She knew that Hongli was currently busy with affairs of state. After the inner palace began to cut back on expenses, officials in the court spontaneously donated money for disaster relief. Although the matter was progressing very smoothly, Hongli still had many political affairs to attend to.
In truth, Mingyu was somewhat pleased that Hongli didn't care much about the imperial concubine selection. After all, the selection meant that many young and beautiful women would enter the harem to compete for her favor. If the emperor took a liking to any woman during the selection and showed her special favor, it would be quite troublesome.
However, if Mingyu personally oversees this talent show, she can use this opportunity to solidify her position in the emperor's favor.
After Hongli left Changshou Palace, Mingyu summoned Zixun and said, "Go back to the Fucha Mansion and inform them to select the best girls to participate in this imperial concubine selection."
"Yes," Zi Xun replied respectfully.
"Your Majesty, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Upon hearing Zi Xun's words, Ming Yu touched her nails painted with cardamom, pondered for a moment, and said, "My cousin is also of marriageable age. I think she is very intelligent, and it would be a good choice for her to enter the palace."
Upon hearing Mingyu's words, Zixun naturally understood what Mingyu meant, so she nodded and said, "This servant understands."
Mingyu took out her waist token and gave it to Zixun, instructing her to leave the palace and go to the Fucha residence to properly handle the matter.
Who would willingly allow other women to compete for their favor? But as time passes, their beauty fades, and no matter how well they take care of themselves, they can't compare to these unmarried young ladies. Now that Mingyu has ascended to the position of 'Empress,' she naturally has to do everything in her power to consolidate her position.
Mingyu stared blankly at the few tea leaves floating in her cup, and sighed softly, "You have to give to receive... The glory of the Fucha clan awaits my completion."
So Mingyu began to arrange the selection of candidates for Hongli.
When it came time for the selection, Hongli didn't come; instead, he directly appointed Mingyu as the abbot.
Mingyu summoned Consort Gao, Consort Xian, and Consort An, all of whom held high positions in the harem, to preside over the selection. Consort Gao and the others naturally accepted, as some of the women selected for the imperial concubine selection were among their own. Besides, they also wanted to see what their future sisters would look like.
Although the palace was economizing on expenses and lacked the lavish jewelry and gold, Consort Gao and the others still dressed up nicely before going to the Imperial Garden.
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