flstandardbreds Chapter 149 Concubine Xiao Asked for the Emperor's Oral Instructions
Chapter 149 Concubine Xiao Asked for the Emperor's Oral Instructions
Concubine Xiao looked up at the group of charming ladies below and smiled, then said to the concubines:
“I came here today to pass on a message to my sisters.
The emperor said that none of this year's concubines would be kept in the palace. Those who were selected would be given to the royal family. The emperor sympathized with their hard work.
As for these two, I have also asked for the emperor's oral instructions to choose two beauties for the crown prince and the second prince.
Logically speaking, I shouldn't come to pick someone now, but since the emperor has agreed, I'll come early to take a look.
Okay, don't worry about me, just continue!"
"Well,"
Everyone responded respectfully and then obediently returned to their respective positions.
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Because of Concubine Xiao's involvement, people in the hall felt uneasy.
After all, this person's reputation as a tyrant in the harem, jealous and domineering, was well-known. No one wanted to be offended by this.
The noble ladies, who were already nervous, lost their composure even more. When they heard the emperor say that he would not leave any one alive, they secretly cursed their bad luck but at the same time they became extremely excited.
Everyone knows that the Crown Prince and the Second Prince are handsome and have extraordinary bearing. No matter which one is chosen, it will be like betting on a prize. Who knows, maybe she will be the future imperial consort? !
What's more, both of them are outstanding talents. If they are lucky enough to be chosen by Concubine Xiao, it will be much more cost-effective than giving them to the royal family.
Everyone was eager to make a move, and suddenly they looked radiant as if they had been given a shot of chicken blood, smiling and showing their best.
They were also nervous and afraid that Concubine Xiao would be unhappy with them and give them flowers.
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Wait for a while,
Empress Defei, who was sitting on the side seat, saw that Concubine Xiao did not seem to be meddling in other people's business, so she instructed the chief eunuch:
"let's start!"
"Here."
Next,
The hall was completely silent, as each noble lady carefully showed off her most beautiful side. Who doesn't have a dream of becoming famous overnight? !
Unfortunately, it was not so easy to climb up on this day. There are always people who are happy and people who are crying.
Those who stayed were given sachets and stood aside happily. Those who failed were given flowers and went to the side hall dejectedly to wait for their bags to be returned and to leave.
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Just at this time,
Concubine Xiao, who had been looking at something else, suddenly lowered her head and looked through the roster and asked,
"Who is the second daughter of Yangzhou prefect Fang Tongzheng?"
Defei and Xianfei were slightly stunned, and looked at the eunuch together.
The chief eunuch bowed and pointed at the purple-dressed girl in the first row and replied,
"Your Highness, this is Miss Fang."
"Oh? Raise your head. Let me take a good look at you?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xiao looked at the concubines in the first row and said.
"Here, I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine be blessed with good health."
Fang Qingge took a step forward and performed a standard bow.
She raised her head slightly to let Concubine Xiao read her face. Today, she dressed herself up according to the prince's wishes, looking charming and beautiful, very eye-catching.
When Xiao Ruyue looked over, her eyes lit up and she became interested all of a sudden.
"Take a few steps forward."
"Here!"
Fang Qingge took a few steps forward. Concubine Xiao raised her eyes and carefully observed the girl who had been visited by the prince three times and had spent a lot of money to ask for her help.
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As soon as I saw it, I couldn't help but exclaim "beautiful". This is a kind of beauty that blends seductiveness with purity.
I saw that her small face, which was the size of a palm, had delicate features, skin as white as snow, eyebrows as slender as willows, a high nose bridge, and red lips and white teeth.
Especially the pair of clear eyes, big and bright, like the stars in the sky.
Fang Qingge has a slender and graceful figure, and she looks charming and seductive in a purple dress.
Concubine Xiao couldn't help but curl her lips and smile.
How could this girl look like a vulgar woman? Isn't this a rare beauty in the world?
In her heart, she couldn't help but admire the prince's sharp vision.
No wonder he was so polite when asking me for help for this girl!
Concubine Xiao suddenly laughed and thought, all men in the world are the same! Only a seductive woman like this can make the noble and cold prince bow down, right? !
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Concubine Xiao was extremely satisfied. She wished Fang Qingge was the reincarnation of Daji so that she could quickly drain the prince's body and make room for her second prince.
"Well, it is said that there are beauties in Jiangnan. I am curious. Sure enough, I have not polluted my eyes. Please keep this!
The emperor has granted you the position of Crown Prince's Consort, and it is you.
Remember, this is what I asked for for you."
Concubine Xiao laughed softly after she finished speaking. Fang Qingge heard the words exactly as the prince had conveyed them, and hurriedly pretended to be terrified and knelt down to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you very much, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."
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The chief eunuch at the side bowed and replied,
"Yes! Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine."
"Congratulations to Fang Liangdi."
He hurriedly and respectfully handed Fang Qingge a sachet.
Concubine De, Concubine Xian and Concubine Wan were stunned by Concubine Xiao's sudden action.
One cannot help but look again and again at this Crown Prince's Consort who had risen to fame overnight, and look at her with new eyes.
They guessed that this person was most likely Concubine Xiao, and they all wanted to curry favor with her.
Then Concubine Xiao selected a noble lady, Yin Ruyi, for the second prince Liang Hengrui to be his concubine.
Mission accomplished, Concubine Xiao said,
"Okay, let's just go with these two! Considering your family is far away and it's inconvenient to travel back and forth to prepare for the wedding, I'll make the decision on everything. Follow me today!"
After Concubine Xiao finished speaking, Yang Liu supported her waist, stood up and was about to leave.
After hearing this, Wan Guipin, who wanted to buy a good one, said:
"My Lady, there is still one procedure that has not been completed. Can you let the maid examine the two of them and then let them follow you after you are assured?"
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Upon hearing this, Concubine Xiao glanced at him with contempt and said,
"Do you not believe me? Or do you not believe the emperor?"
"I don't dare."
Seeing Concubine Xiao's sudden change of expression, Concubine Wan knelt heavily on the ground with a "thump" and kowtowed, not daring to raise her head again.
"It's better if you don't dare."
After saying these words lightly, Concubine Xiao walked away slowly, holding the hand of the head palace maid.
Behind him were two beautiful girls, Fang Qingge and Yin Ruyi, led by two little palace maids.
I thought Concubine Wan was well-intentioned, but she unexpectedly hit a wall.
She knelt on the ground with a colorful face. When Concubine Xiao left, she knew she had no face to stay in the hall any longer.
So after being helped up by her personal maid, she bowed to the Virtuous Consort and the Virtuous Consort and said,
"My two sisters, my younger sister is feeling unwell and may have to take a leave of absence."
Concubine De and Concubine Xian looked at each other, smiled and nodded,
"Wan Guipin, since you are not feeling well, you should go back and rest early!"
"Thank you two sisters for your consideration."
After saying this, Concubine Wan didn't even have the face to look at the beauties in the hall and left in a hurry.
Behind him were the two ladies looking at him with disdain.
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