After returning home, Ji Huan resumed her usual study routine.
On the other side, Li Yu also found out about Ji Huan's situation. Of course, what he found out was all prepared in advance by her. There was nothing he could do, since she knew in advance!
Upon noticing someone inquiring, Ji Huan smiled, knowing her entry into the palace was assured.
People only inquire when they're interested; otherwise, why would they bother?
Then Ji Huan stopped leaving the mansion; once was enough, too much of a good thing is bad.
In April of the twelfth year of the Qianlong Emperor's reign, when the weather was still chilly, the triennial imperial concubine selection began.
Liu's acne had healed, but the acne scars remained. Her long-term internal heat and irritability had made her face look much harsher, so Mu Ling naturally paid less and less attention to her.
Ji Huan added something to her, guaranteeing that within three years, she would become someone who didn't want to see anyone anymore, and her temper would become increasingly irritable. At that point, Ji Huan would have nothing to do with her anymore.
Aunt Wang then chimed in, guaranteeing that Liu's children would become estranged from her and that she would be abandoned by everyone.
How could her two spoiled children tolerate a mother who was always on the verge of exploding in anger?
If even her children couldn't stand it, Mu Ling, this selfish person with little conscience, would be even less likely to tolerate it.
As for why Liu Shi is still alive, it's naturally to cause some trouble for her good father. If Liu Shi dies, Mu Ling won't stay with her; he'll just live with this irritable woman, Liu Shi!
Mu Ling is still useful for now, but considering the original owner's neglected memories, Mu Ling's responsibility cannot be shirked. Let him and Liu Shi "torture" each other!
With a voice announcing, "Guarjia Jihuan, daughter of Guarjia Muling, Principal of the Ministry of Rites, hereby leaves her nameplate and is bestowed with a sachet!"
"Your Majesty and Empress express their deepest gratitude for your grace."
The Empress Dowager did not attend the imperial concubine selection; the Emperor and Empress Fucha were seated at the head of the table.
As Ji Huan walked out of the Forbidden City, she felt a sense of relief, knowing that she had been busy for the past two years because of one thing.
Riding in a carriage, we helped our kneeling mothers up in front of the mansion gate and returned to the courtyard where they had lived for so long. We knew we would probably never be able to return to this place again.
She looked at Granny Yu and said, "Thank you so much for teaching me everything you know these past two years."
She taught her more than just rules and underhanded methods; she also taught her the unspoken rules of the palace, the situation of some bondservant families, taboos, and secrets from the Yongzheng or Kangxi reigns...
This broadened Ji Huan's horizons, and she exclaimed that she had learned a lot.
Therefore, it can truly be described as imparting all one's knowledge.
After Ji Huan made arrangements for Granny Yu, the next day, someone from the palace came to read out the imperial edict. As expected, she entered the palace and was initially granted the title of Changzai, a rank that was very much in line with her family background. As for a formal title, that was not given.
Emperor Qianlong had not forgotten Ji Huan, but he left the affairs of the harem to the Empress. He had a good impression of Ji Huan, but not so good that he would embarrass the Empress on her behalf.
As for rank and title, it's easy to get promoted after entering the palace.
A month later, Ji Huan, along with Shu Xiang and Hong Xiu, boarded a sedan chair to enter the palace with the palace staff.
The sedan chair stopped at Shunzhen Gate.
"My lord, we have arrived."
As Ji Huan alighted from the sedan chair, Shu Xiang gave her a tip: "Thank you for escorting our young mistress, sir."
The old man smiled and accepted it, saying, "You're too kind, young lady."
Then Ji Huan was handed over to a young eunuch who was leading the way.
“This servant is the guide. Princess Guarjia has been assigned to Xianfu Palace, which is not far from Shunzhen Gate. This servant will lead you there now.”
Ji Huan said, "Thank you for leading the way, Father-in-law."
"You're too kind, my lord. Please follow me!"
During this time, Ji Huan had already found out that not many people would enter the palace this time.
The Balin clan of the Mongol banner was initially granted the title of Noble Lady, with the honorary title of Ying.
She was covered in military flags.
Two Han Chinese bannermen, one named Wang and the other Li, were both fathers of officials in the capital, and both were of outstanding appearance.
In fact, Emperor Qianlong bestowed most of the women selected for the imperial concubine selections upon members of the imperial clan. Many of the women who rose to prominence in his harem were of bondservant origin, while those selected through the minor selection process were more likely to serve in the palace.
Perhaps this is related to his preferences. The women selected for the imperial concubine selection were between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, and Emperor Qianlong preferred mature women.
Those born into bondservant families could wait until they reached the appropriate age before appearing before him, but those imperial concubines from humble backgrounds, even if they entered the palace, would have their ambitions worn away after a few years, which was considered mild.
In severe cases, they could even die. The food, clothing, and daily necessities in the palace came from the Imperial Household Department, which was controlled by the bondservants. If a newcomer to the palace was exceptionally talented, she could easily die of depression or a cold after a year or two. This was quite normal.
They soon arrived at Xianfu Palace. Upon hearing the eunuch leading the way say that there was no principal consort in Xianfu Palace, Ji Huan frowned. For a concubine selected to enter the palace, being assigned to a palace without a principal consort was not a good thing.
This means that if one is not favored for a time, one may be directly punished by the Imperial Household Department or even disappear. It is better to have a principal consort around, even if the principal consort has a bad personality, if anything happens to her, there is someone in charge.
She's not afraid of not seeing the Emperor; it seems she's being targeted.
It seems her face is quite striking.
"We've arrived. This is the east wing where the young master will be staying."
At this moment, the palace servants from the East Annex also came before her and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."
"You may all get up."
"Red Sleeve, please enjoy."
Hongxiu began to reward the palace servants.
The eunuch leading the way said, "Your Highness has arrived. This servant will not disturb your rest any longer. This servant will take his leave."
Ji Huan said, "Shuxiang, see your father-in-law off, and don't forget to thank him."
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