With Consort Hui present, He Zhuo refrained from speaking first.
Consort Hui: "Seeing you all reminds me of when I was learning etiquette in this Chuxiu Palace. You are all so young and beautiful, it's a pleasure to look at you."
"Your Majesty's demeanor is exceptional!" The young ladies-in-waiting all praised Consort Hui.
Women, no matter their age, are always happy to be praised for their appearance. Consort Hui was no exception, beaming and saying, "I don't even know you all yet!"
Consort Hui means that you may now introduce yourselves.
"This servant is from the Guarjia clan, a Manchu of the Plain White Banner. My father is Commander-in-Chief Shi Wenbing. I enjoy riding horses and shooting arrows at home." This young lady was of higher status among the candidates this year, being the younger sister of the Crown Princess.
Why is it considered high? Because Shi Wenbing is already dead, and the Crown Princess died before marrying the Crown Prince. Moreover, this candidate is not the Crown Princess's full sister, but was born to a concubine. However, the Guarjia clan has great power.
"Commander-in-Chief Shi Wenbing? Is this young lady the Crown Princess's sister?" Since she was the Crown Princess's sister, He Zhuo, as the elder sister-in-law, had to show her respect and asked.
When the Crown Princess was mentioned, Guarjia's eyes clearly showed pride. Not only was she the Crown Princess, but she also had an older sister who was now the secondary consort of Prince Yu, Baotai.
She firmly believed that she could find a good marriage, and the Crown Princess in the palace had already taken care of everything. As long as she got through this safely, there shouldn't be any major problems.
"In reply to the First Madam, my elder sister is indeed the Crown Princess."
He Zhuo beckoned, picked up the golden begonia hairpin from the table next to him, and stuck it in the other person's hair.
Just as the other party was about to decline, He Zhuo patted her hand: "Since you are the Crown Princess's sister, then we are all family. The Crown Princess and I have always been close, and seeing you makes me happy."
Then He Zhuo turned the person to Consort Hui and said, "Mother, look at this pearl hairpin, isn't it beautiful?"
Consort Hui naturally chimed in, "Yes, they are a very good match."
"Look, even Consort Hui says it's good, so it can't be wrong. Begonia symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and I hope this beaded flower will bring you wealth and good fortune."
Since Khoja had said so, Guarjia naturally couldn't be ungrateful and offer a "bow" in gratitude.
"This servant thanks the Great Princess for the reward!"
Next came the Hesheli clan, the Guoluo clan, the Niohuru clan, the Shumulu clan, and the Irgen Gioro clan, who all paid their respects in turn.
Throughout this time, He Zhuo smiled and listened to Consort Hui talking to the ladies-in-waiting. He did not interrupt unless Consort Hui asked a question.
She acted exactly like a dutiful daughter-in-law.
“Speaking of which, this young lady from the Irgen Gioro clan is your niece,” Consort Hui said to He Zhuo, pointing to one of the young ladies.
“Mother has sharp eyes. Indeed, this is my daughter-in-law’s fourth brother’s niece. Come here.”
"Yes, Your Highness." The palace is different from the mansion. She had seen Your Highness early on, but in this situation with everyone present, she would not approach you without permission.
Besides, although she was born of the principal wife, her father was born of a concubine, and they were not born of the same mother, so there was always some difference between them. Moreover, her father's official position was low, and he only had a job in the Imperial Household Department because of his family's influence.
The entire Irgen Gioro family lived together, so she learned to read people's expressions from a young age and wouldn't go around unnecessarily and annoy them.
“Come on, we’re not so formal, aunt and niece. These butterfly hairpins suit you very well, let me put them on for you.”
"Thank you, Auntie." The little girl was quite well-behaved; she was the second daughter of Fourth Sister-in-law.
Fourth Sister-in-law was a member of the maternal family of the First Princess's mother, and they were usually quite close.
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