The main hall of Shicui Hall is quite large.
The light was still good in the afternoon and after the rain.
Occasionally a draft would blow through, stirring up a rustling sound.
The Crown Princess deservedly sat in the seat of honor, even though this set was intended for Consort Di.
There were two seats on each side of the central hall, with Consort Di and Consort Guo each sitting on one side.
Next came the ten newly arrived beauties. Standing in a row, their presence was imposing, even in a large room.
Especially the few who were provocative, who brought the momentum to its peak.
Although Ren Zhaoxun was of low status, she was still a beauty even from behind, but she went and stood behind Consort Huan. This position offered the clearest view, and it was also safe behind the Consort.
As for whether she can stand behind the Empress? Yes, she can.
Ren Zhaoxun's posture is good; she'll definitely not embarrass the Empress. Compared to the newcomers, she stands even better. Although the Empress isn't looking at her right now, she's still admiring the beauty.
The beauties were all dressed up when they were sent to the Eastern Palace.
Tall or short, thin or fat, they all look good.
But two of them were dressed exceptionally brightly, making the hall even brighter.
The second one from the right, this beauty is still young and hasn't fully grown up. The peach-red brocade robe she's wearing is probably the best material in the Eastern Palace!
The thief has revealed his status! Even though he wasn't sent to the Eastern Palace separately.
The fourth one from the right is a petite beauty. She wears a necklace around her neck, which is probably made of seven kinds of precious stones and is very shiny!
Even selling Ren Zhaoxun wouldn't bring you this.
The key is that they're at ease; this must be their daily routine.
Even going to the East Palace is just a normal routine. He's not afraid of the Crown Princess, but he looks down on Shicui Palace.
Ren Zhaoxun glanced at Di Liangdi; she was also a wealthy and ostentatious person, and was looked down upon.
Di Baose sneered.
Guo Bing remained cold and aloof.
Huan Yue sipped his tea slowly.
Guo Bing wasn't in a hurry and continued drinking his tea.
The beauty second from the right couldn't hold back any longer, or perhaps she didn't need to hold back at all, and shouted, "Hey, how long am I supposed to stand here?"
Huan Yue gestured to the female official.
Ren Zhaoxun stepped forward and took over the task: "No matter what your previous status was, once you arrive at the Eastern Palace, you are people of the Eastern Palace."
The two beauties demanded, "Who are you?"
Ren Zhaoxun ignored her and instead stood in front of the Empress, speaking with an air of authority: "No matter what kind of upbringing you had before, once you come to the Eastern Palace, you must follow the rules of the Eastern Palace."
The two beauties exclaimed incredulously, "How dare you say I'm ill-mannered?"
Huan Yue couldn't stand it anymore and shouted at Di Baose, "Teach her some manners."
Di Baose nodded.
Two palace maids came over, forced the two beauties to kneel down, and slapped them several times.
Aww!
They're slaughtering the pig!
These two beauties are really fierce! They've offended the palace maids!
Two more maids rushed in from outside!
Di Baose was about to die laughing, and pointed at the maid: "Drag her out and give her fifty strokes of the cane!"
As for the two beauties, they were naturally pinned down and the beating continued!
"Stop!" Yingluo shouted!
Di Baose gestured.
The people from the Eastern Palace are probably all gathered here, or there are enough people now. If there weren't enough, wouldn't there be three hundred more?
Yingluo, the beautiful lady, wanted to rush over and reason with the Crown Princess, the village girl, but she didn't get a chance.
Several palace maids held her down and slapped her repeatedly! Her little face was slapped so hard it looked like a country bumpkin's.
Then more maids rushed in, along with several eunuchs.
Huan Yue said, "Drag him out!"
One of the officials, seeing the situation, ultimately didn't dare to say anything.
The Shan, Sun, and Ji families all watched silently.
Arriving at the Eastern Palace for the Crown Princess's address was standard procedure. But this time she acted like she was on top of the world; how could she not be dealt with?
The other beauties were either watching coldly, had their heads down, or were afraid.
Di Baose, seeing that the beating had gone on long enough, ordered the palace maids to stop.
The two beauties were not seriously injured, so they charged fiercely at the Crown Princess.
Huan Yue kicked him.
Several beauties were so frightened that they quickly lowered their heads, while the quick-witted ones knelt down. Those who were slower to react knelt down all at once.
The two beauties had already flown over their heads and crashed behind them.
Yingluo was a step too slow and couldn't stop in time, so the Crown Princess kicked her from behind, almost sending her flying out of the door.
There were quite a few people at the entrance, but fortunately there was a breeze, so the light wasn't blocked.
The two beauties were stunned by the fall, and their screams stopped.
Huan Yue could now give a speech: "The rules of the Eastern Palace aren't many. Anyone who wants to die can come to me anytime."
Di Baose continued, "Those who want to vie for favor can do so, but don't cause any deaths or violate the laws of the Great Zhao Dynasty, and also, don't interfere with His Highness."
Guo Bing said, "The crown prince is the foundation of the country. Anyone who is ambitious and wants to shake the foundation of the country will have to leave their life behind."
Huan Yue continued, "Since they came together, treat them fairly and grant them all the proper gifts."
No matter how dangerous the previous points were, none of them are as important as this one.
Several beauties reacted strongly.
However, the group silently looked behind them.
Among this group, which two have the most powerful connections? They only received official gifts?
No one dared to object.
Huan Yue added, "If you want to be a female official, I'll give you a chance."
The first beauty on the left hurriedly crawled forward two steps on her knees and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I, Lu Qingjiao, wish to serve as a lady-in-waiting."
Huan Yue had a good impression of her: "Stand up and speak."
Lu Qingjiao stood up. She was about sixteen years old and had reached a similar height. Her family background was probably average, but she wore her apricot-red satin robe properly. She had an oval face, and her eyes, though not large, had a firm gaze.
Huan Yue asked, "Why did you have this idea? You don't have to say anything if it's inconvenient."
Lu Qingjiao lowered her head and replied, "There's nothing inconvenient about it. My father has been the magistrate of Meng County for many years, but his political achievements are mediocre. Seeing that I am somewhat pretty, he set his sights on me. I don't think that a person like him should rise to a high position one day. He's a quack doctor who kills people. He found someone to teach me, but I didn't learn properly. I've only read a few books, and I can do needlework and farming."
Huan Yue asked, "You wouldn't want to find someone to farm and weave for the rest of your life if you had the chance?"
Lu Qingjiao replied, "I relied on myself, and at least I didn't harm anyone."
Huan Yue nodded: "You go with Chao Yun for now."
Lu Qingjiao kowtowed to express her gratitude.
Guo Bing could tell she was serious.
Many women had no choice. Only the Empress granted them this opportunity. In the Eastern Palace, even the county magistrate couldn't interfere.
As for the saying "a son should not speak ill of his father," that was not the case in the Eastern Palace.
The Empress has even hit the Empress, and Di Baose has fallen out with her own mother. What's wrong with a county magistrate?
Another beauty appeared, and I felt a little nervous.
Huan Yue looked at her; although she hid it well, he could still see the ambition she was about to unleash.
Therefore, Huan Yue didn't need to be polite: "You want to take the path of a female official and replace me in the future? Don't be afraid, I won't stop you if you have that ambition. If you want to be the emperor, tell me the truth and I won't stop you either. But you have to do it, not rely on tricks."
The beauty was so frightened that she lay flat on the ground.
Di Baose sneered: "If you are truly virtuous, I will not make things difficult for you."
Guo Bing coldly replied, "If you don't have the virtue, then keep it to yourself."
Huan Yue's attitude was alright: "If you still want to be a female official, follow Zhu Jin first. Since you are still young, let me remind you again, learn how to be a good person."
Di Baose, in a show of force, said rather arrogantly: "Being a person doesn't mean being slick; it means advising you to be human."
Fang Tang regained her composure, first expressing her gratitude, then siding with Zhu Jin.
Anyway, this is still a long way off; she's just a pawn in the game.
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