Chapter 2 Did you see it?
Two months later.
The sixth year of Tai'an, the beginning of September.
The draft, which was supposed to be held every three years, kicked off again a year later.
This is the second beauty pageant since Emperor Chengming Zhang Chengyan ascended the throne.
I heard that Emperor Chengming was young and promising, handsome, and had the demeanor of an emperor. When he was a prince, he was the ideal husband for many noble ladies in the capital.
It’s a pity that he has been emperor for several years and has many concubines, but he still has no royal heir. Only the plump imperial concubine had ever been pregnant, and she jumped directly from a small concubine to an imperial concubine, enjoying unlimited glory.
Unfortunately, the child did not survive and died prematurely. Even the whole country mourned for this. The people all became vegetarians just for the emperor to have another son to continue the Darong Kingdom.
Three years have passed since then, and there has been no good news from the harem.
This also attracted many noble ladies in the capital to get eager to try their luck in the palace.
Whoever can give birth to the first dragon heir will have a bright future, and the entire family will soar to success.
On the bustling streets of the capital.
A carriage with green curtains passed through the crowded streets and drove towards the palace.
In front of the palace gate on the side.
Countless carriages had already stopped by.
One by one, noble ladies got out of the car, looking pretty, young and beautiful.
They have very plump figures, and their flesh trembles with every step they take.
However, with their young faces and just the right amount of youthful vigor, they are not ugly at all, but rather have a bit more beauty.
Bai Wutong got off the carriage, and her slender figure immediately formed a sharp contrast with the others.
She was wearing a moon-white chiffon dress with no other decoration except a touch of green around her waist. Her waist was made extremely thin by a belt of the same color. Her black hair was tied up, with only a white hibiscus flower hair accessory pinned in it, revealing her slender, white neck.
With her sad eyes and brows, she is like a lotus emerging from water, very lovable.
When the breeze blew, her figure seemed to sway as well, as if she was a fairy who would fly away with the wind at any time, attracting the attention of people around her.
One of them covered his mouth and laughed, "Look, where did this beggar come from?"
"Yeah, why are you so thin? Is there something wrong with you?"
"You dare to come to the pageant like this? You are really dreaming. But whose family is this? I have never heard of a girl who looks like this."
"She's so skinny and yet she still dreams of giving birth to an heir to the throne. This is so funny."
Since its founding, the Darong Kingdom has gradually come to regard plumpness as beauty.
This was especially true after Emperor Chengming came to power.
Emperor Chengming and the Empress Dowager in the palace both liked plump women, believing that they were easy to bear children. The only concubine who was pregnant had this figure.
In addition, there has been no royal heir, and the country's love for plump beauties has reached a peak.
Nowadays, in the whole Darong country, even in a remote place, women have to be fatter so that they can get married.
If a woman is too thin, it may seem difficult for her to give birth to children in the eyes of outsiders, and it is also a symbol of lack of blessings. If a family marries such a woman, their life in the future will definitely not be happy.
Facing everyone's ridicule, Bai Wutong said nothing.
Her original form is a white raccoon, and she looks the same as when she transforms into a human form.
Even with birth, aging, sickness and death in the future, there will not be much change.
"Hey, we're talking to you!" The woman who had spoken just now twisted her waist and hips, and walked over with her fat body swaying. She poked Bai Wutong's body with her fingers without any hesitation, pushing her to stagger.
The crowd burst into shrill, sarcastic laughter.
"Did you see that? This person is so weak that she can't even keep the baby, let alone give birth."
The woman picked up a round fan to cover her thick lips, her eyes full of jealousy. Although she had a great figure and her family had many female children, her face was very dull.
As soon as I saw Bai Wutong's stunning face, I wished I could have it on my own face.
If Bai Wutong wasn't slender and as thin as a willow leaf compared to the others, she would have been regarded as her biggest enemy long ago.
Bai Wutong slowly raised his eyes, his eyes were cold, and he seemed to be unconcerned about the ridicule around him, "Whose family are you from?"
"Hey, what do you mean? Are you trying to cause trouble for me?" The woman didn't care. Why shouldn't she offend someone who was destined not to be chosen? Besides, her father was the Left Prime Minister!
"I am Gao Jingwan, the daughter of the Left Prime Minister. My family has at least three sons. I will definitely be able to give birth to an heir for the Emperor in the future! Moreover, my family and the most favored imperial concubine are old friends!"
Bai Wutong remembered her.
She will not let go of anyone who is related to the imperial concubine!
Seeing her lower her eyes and no longer paying attention, Gao Jingwan got angry, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? I'll scratch your foxy face!"
As he was speaking, Gao Jingwan, who was always arrogant and domineering, had already been caught.
She has always disliked beautiful women. If anyone has less power and status than her, she will definitely be in trouble!
Bai Wutong would not allow her to ruin her face, as it was the foundation for her future foothold in the harem.
The slender figure dodged extremely nimbly, as light as a wisp of tobacco, and even there was no loud sound when she landed.
"You still dare to hide!" Gao Jingwan must teach her a lesson today.
"Jingwan, stop making trouble. The palace gate will open soon. Do you still want the palace maid in charge of the selection to see you acting like this?" A woman's gentle voice came from behind.
Gao Jingwan paused, looked back, and snorted with great disdain, "Wen Chuyun, take care of yourself."
Having said that, she still didn't make things difficult for him.
Bai Wutong looked at Wen Chuyun. Although the other party was smiling and looked gentle and lovely, the smile did not reach his eyes.
Wen Chuyun, the eldest daughter of Shizhonglang, is a well-known talented woman in the capital. Not only was she extremely talented, she was also very beautiful. For a period of time, scholars and literati hailed her as the most beautiful woman in the capital.
She also has a plump figure, but not as fat as Gao Jingwan. Her cheeks are round and smooth, and she looks dignified and dignified. This kind of appearance is most liked by the elders. If nothing unexpected happens, she will definitely be chosen.
Wen Chuyun came to Bai Wutong and took her hand in a very familiar manner, "Sister, who are you from? I don't think I've ever seen you in the capital."
Gao Jingwan looked at her and sneered, "Wen Chuyun, what's wrong with you that you actually try to please a sickly woman? If she is chosen today, I will walk out of this palace upside down!"
Just as Bai Wutong was about to speak, the palace gate opened.
The palace maid in charge of the selection appeared, almost taking up half of the palace gate. Her face was full of fat, and she looked difficult to deal with. "Ladies, follow me."
Those who came to the palace this time were all women of fifth rank or above and from official families with many children. They did not need to participate in the previous ceremonies. They only had to see if this was the last time that the emperor could keep their nameplate.
Therefore, the palace servants did not dare to treat them too harshly. They just glanced at them and led them to a side hall in the harem. "Ladies, please change into the servants of the concubines before you can participate in the palace selection."
"Take off your makeup and don't keep any of your belongings. Before, a young lady left her hairpin behind in order to stand out from the crowd. As a result, she was kicked out before she even entered the palace. Ladies, please don't be confused."
The maidens who were originally changing their clothes were dejected and took off the various accessories they had carefully prepared.
Many women who used to be glamorous and beautiful instantly become dull after removing their makeup.
Only by seeing their similarities can we see their differences.
Bai Wutong was originally wearing plain clothes without anything else on. After quickly changing into a goose yellow dress served by a maid, he waited on the side.
As for her face, there was no need for makeup. As a monster, even if she couldn't practice cultivation, she was still different from ordinary people. Her face was fair and elegant, as smooth as a peeled egg.
She has a very beautiful face but a thin body. Even though she is pretty, people will only take a second look at her.
If you take a second look at it, you will sneer at it and regard it as not worthy of being an enemy.
After changing their clothes, everyone whispered.
This time the audition was rushed, and the process was also rushed, so they were all asked to enter the hall at once, rather than in groups of several.
Many concubines were a little nervous, "What should I do? If I go in together, I will be lost in the crowd."
The girl next to her consoled him, "No, you have such a good figure, and the most flesh is on your waist. You can tell at a glance that you are good at giving birth, so you will definitely be able to leave a mark."
Bai Wutong sat aside and listened quietly to all their words.
At the same time, he also compared them with the portraits and had a rough idea of the people here.
Especially those related to the imperial concubine, she took a closer look.
"Why are you staying here alone? Are you scared by Gao Jingwan?" Wen Chuyun walked up to Bai Wutong. "She is always domineering, especially when it comes to people with good looks. By the way, what's your name?"
"White Wutong."
"Wutong, what a good name. As the saying goes, if you have a phoenix tree at home, it will attract phoenixes. It has such a good meaning that I envy you. I think you have a kind face. If you can stay in the palace in the future, why don't you be my companion?"
Wen Chuyun spoke in a soft and gentle voice, which made people feel good about him unconsciously.
It’s a pity that Bai Wutong is a cat.
The first time she came to the world and saw humans, she experienced the death of her parents. She would not truly trust any human being.
Wen Chuyun took out a small purse and handed it to Bai Wutong. "I embroidered this myself as a gift to you. I don't know what it's like inside the palace. I just hope I can have someone I can talk to sincerely in the future. I see that you are different from other noble women. You are gentle and lovely. Maybe I can be your companion in the future."
Bai Wutong pinched it, and a faint fragrance immediately emanated from the purse.
She just sniffed gently, and her sensitive little nose was able to identify the contents - most of them were common fragrant flowers that had the effect of calming the mind, and she had seen many of them in the mountains where she lived.
But there is one thing among them that is chronically toxic. There will be no abnormality at the beginning, but after a period of time, the patient will gradually become weak and finally die from vomiting blood.
She didn't expect that when they met for the first time today, Wen Chuyun actually wanted to kill her. She was truly a femme fatale.
Just like what outsiders said, there are countless sinister and treacherous people in the harem. If you don't have some skills, there is no way to survive in this cannibalistic palace!
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