The selection of concubines was handled by the Imperial Household Department, although the Empress Dowager asked Concubine Chunshu and Concubine Gui to jointly manage the matter.
But the Queen Mother actually wanted the two of them to restrain each other to prevent them from interfering with the concubines.
After all, the concubines in the harem were worried that some outstanding beauties would be selected and steal the emperor's favor.
The selection of concubines in the monarchy is divided into the preliminary selection, the second selection and the palace selection.
In this talent show, women from all cities in Jun Kingdom can participate. In addition, Jun Zechen is young, so a large number of girls sign up.
During the primary election, there were a total of women of marriageable age participating across the country.
However, the preliminary selection will screen the women's appearance, figure, and demeanor, and will also allow the girls to demonstrate their talents and examine their character. In the end, only 1,500 girls will be able to enter the palace.
After entering the palace, the concubines will participate in the re-selection. After going through the previous rounds, there will be more rigorous screening.
Including re-assessment of talent, coping ability, etc.
Today, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed the list of beauties who will be able to participate in the palace selection tomorrow, a total of 150 beauties.
And thirty-five people will remain in the palace selection tomorrow.
Chuxiu Palace.
The maid Jingxiang was beaming with joy, her eyes sparkling with pride, and her tone was cheerful.
"Miss, you will definitely be selected in tomorrow's selection. During the days I have been in the palace for the re-selection, I have carefully looked at all the concubines in the palace, and there is really no one as beautiful as you."
Jingxiang grew up with the young lady since childhood and accompanied her to many banquets held by aristocratic families. She had never seen a woman more beautiful and charming than the young lady.
Nowadays, even the outstanding women in various cities of the kingdom are not as good as her young lady.
There was a hint of pride on Chu Yinxue's face, and the corners of her eyes were slightly raised, as if with hooks.
The rosy lips are extremely alluring, and the combination of the bright and beautiful facial features is so enchanting that it is hard to take your eyes off.
"I thought I could meet a woman who could match my beauty by participating in the talent show, but I never expected that she would be just a mediocre woman."
Chu Yinxue sat elegantly in front of the dressing table, looking at her face in the mirror.
She is determined to win tomorrow's palace examination!
"Yes, Miss, your beauty is truly unmatched. The current emperor is also very handsome and in his prime. Miss will definitely be favored after entering the palace."
Jingxiang echoed from the side.
As long as the young lady is favored, my status as her personal maid will naturally rise along with her.
If she reached the age to leave the palace, she could escape slavery and find a good man to marry.
A slight smile appeared on Chu Yinxue's lips, as if she was thinking of the glory she would have after entering the palace.
Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and her smile faded away.
"I heard that the most favored concubines in the harem are the Imperial Concubine and the Pure Concubine. I have heard about the Pure Concubine since I was in the boudoir."
"I heard that her talent and appearance are the role models for women in Beijing."
When Chu Yinxue thought of Concubine Chun Shu, her face turned a little ugly. After all, her father was also Concubine Chun Shu's subordinate.
However, if she could suppress Concubine Chunshu in the harem, it would not be impossible for his father to replace Minister Su.
"Miss, Concubine Chun Shu is very low-key in her boudoir and does not participate in banquets of young ladies from aristocratic families. Her talent and beauty are just rumors spread by the public and should not be taken seriously."
"Besides, Concubine Chun Shu has already given birth to the eldest prince. Even if she was beautiful before, her appearance and figure must have been much worse after giving birth to the prince. She is definitely not as bright and beautiful as you are."
Chu Yinxue felt much better after hearing this and raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Indeed, how can a woman who has given birth to a child compare with me?"
"Miss, the weather today is really nice, and the flowers in the small garden of Chuxiu Palace are blooming beautifully. Do you want to go out for a walk?"
Jingxiang saw that the young lady was in a good mood and offered a suggestion.
Chu Yinxue stood up lightly and flicked her sleeves, "Let's go, let's go for a walk."
The small garden of Chuxiu Palace was bustling with people coming and going at this time.
As concubines, they had no way of leaving Chuxiu Palace privately, but fortunately, Chuxiu Palace was extremely spacious and grand.
The beauties gathered in groups of three or five, either standing or chatting quietly while appreciating the flowers.
As the most distinguished person among the beauties in this show, Ye Yaqin was naturally surrounded by the stars.
Her family was a family of military generals and had produced many famous generals. Even in her generation, her father was ranked first among the military generals and held the high position of Grand Commander.
There is no obvious tendency to favor civil officials over military officials in the monarchy, but the status of civil officials is always slightly higher than that of military officials.
Naturally, the Ye family did not want their daughter to have any prejudice against being the descendant of a military general, so they put all their heart and soul into the training of Ye Yaqin, shaping her into a dignified and elegant woman.
Ye Yaqin's temperament is as gentle as flowing water.
"Sister Ye, tomorrow is the palace selection. I am really nervous."
"I really envy my sister. Not only does she have a superior family background, but her talent and appearance are also among the best in this selection. I'm sure she will be able to stay in the palace selection tomorrow."
The person who was speaking was Yan Xiaofei. Her father was Guanglu Dafu, who was also a high-ranking official of the second rank.
However, Yan Xiaofei is the concubine's daughter of the Yan family. If she were not the legitimate daughter and only thirteen years old and not yet of the age for the draft, she would not be allowed to participate in the draft.
Most of the concubines this year are legitimate daughters. Even the daughters of some minor officials are legitimate daughters.
When facing some young ladies from small families, Yan Xiaofei often unconsciously shows her sense of superiority.
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