Chapter 386 Re-election
The gate of Prince Xiang's Mansion is very open, but it can't handle the large number of people today. At this moment, it is full of people.
I saw a large number of guards from Prince Xiang's Mansion, as well as more than 200 eunuchs serving him. In addition to the soldiers escorting Zhu Jinghong this time, there were seven or eight hundred soldiers crowding outside the gate.
In addition, at the important moment of his arrival, his concubine brothers, clan elders, and nobles also sent people to congratulate them. These people numbered at least three to four hundred people. people.
When Zhu Jinghong stepped out of the sedan chair, all he saw were people. Looking carefully at the chaos, they were orderly, and they were obviously arranged according to their status.
"See Your Highness"
As the fifth most noble man in the world, Zhu Jinghong can afford to be worshiped by everyone.
In fact, according to the ancestral system of Taizu's time, Zhu Jinghong had to accept congratulations from hundreds of officials after being named a prince. Now this situation is actually not considered grand.
Glancing around the people who were paying homage, Zhu Jinghong said slowly, "No courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Looking at the door of Prince Xiang's Mansion, the plaque had already been removed. The hanging, golden characters are simply boundless wealth.
As I walked forward, everyone bent down and kept saying auspicious words.
As he walked up the steps to the door, Zhu Jinghong looked up at the door again, and then stepped in.
When he disappeared through the gate, he saw Yu Hai walking out and beckoning the guests to come in.
Zhu Jinghong doesn't need to worry about how to entertain guests. He is currently wandering around the palace.
Compared to the last time I came here, the palace’s furnishings and toys are all complete.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was standing in the Wangfu Chengyun Hall, looking at the throne on the three steps in front.
The Chengyun Hall is the largest palace in the royal palace. According to the Taizu system, it was the place where the feudal king received congratulations from officials and clan members. However, it has now become a purely ceremonial building. There is basically nothing except receiving orders and celebrating the New Year. Enabled opportunities.
Stepping up the steps, Zhu Jinghong came to the throne, observed it and then turned around and sat on it.
Although there were no officials present, only Yu Hai and a dozen other eunuchs, Zhu Jinghong had a completely different feeling as soon as his butt fell.
In this vast palace, he is the only one who sits the tallest. Looking out from the gate, he feels even higher, as if he can see the mortal world.
Of course, this was just Zhu Jinghong's feeling for a moment, but he knew that this was the feeling of power.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the chair in Fengtian Temple, and wondered what it would be like to sit on it.
While Zhu Jinghong was experiencing the throne, Deng An trotted in from outside the palace, saluted and reported, "Your Majesty, the Xue family has also sent someone here."
The Xue family has no official or nobility. , Normally you can't enter the palace, but Deng An is really attentive and has told his subordinates in advance to pay attention to the Xue family.
When the Xue family came today, they were discovered by their eunuchs, so Deng An appeared in front of Zhu Jinghong.
"Who is coming?"
"Miss Xue's brother, Xue Pan"
"Bring him over to see me"
"Yes"
A few minutes later, Xue Pan walked into the hall with a pale face, but his legs could not help but tremble.
I just said that I couldn't do it. Bao Yatou had to force me to come. It didn't matter if I made a fool of myself at the moment, but I was afraid that if I bumped into the prince, it would be the end of it. Xue Pan was worried and uneasy.
"See you, Your Majesty"
Picking up the tea cup, Zhu Jinghong blew a breath of hot air, and then asked, "What are you doing here?"
"In reply to Your Majesty, today Your Majesty On behalf of the Xue family, I came here to congratulate you."
"Yes, I understand, you can go back."
Zhu Jinghong originally wanted to ask a few more questions, but thought better of it. I thought about it but thought it was not interesting, so I simply issued an eviction order.
As soon as he heard that he could go away, Xue Pan felt extremely happy, so he immediately kowtowed and said, "I'll take my leave, villain."
After leaving the main hall, Xue Pan's fear dissipated a lot. , when he walked out of the carrier door, his legs stopped trembling.
Besides, in the Chengyun Hall at this moment, Deng An had already selected the most unique gift from the Xue family and handed it to Zhu Jinghong.
As for the uniqueness, this gift was given by Baochai. Deng An even asked Xue Pan specifically about this.
After opening the brocade box, there was a scroll inside. Naturally, two eunuchs came forward and slowly unfolded it in front of Zhu Jinghong.
There is a painting inside, which depicts a general on horseback, but people can tell it is Zhu Jinghong at a glance, which shows Baochai's excellent painting skills.
"The iron-blooded and heroic heart never changes, and the valiant and heroic posture touches people's hearts"
Reading a poem on the painting, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but smile.
This cultured person is different. He expresses his love so implicitly, using only three words: touching.
In fact, Baochai wrote this poem very briefly to ensure that Zhu Jinghong could understand it.
"Take it in and find a place to hang it"
"Yes" Deng An responded quickly.
Getting up from the chair, Zhu Jinghong asked as he walked, "How is Miss Qin living these days?"
"My lord, I don't know, Miss Qin has been thinking about you. This morning I asked the servant and said I don’t know when I can see the Thirteenth Master."
It’s not sure whether Qin Keqing misses her or Zhu Jinghong, but he can use this topic to see her.
"I'll go talk to her"
So Zhu Jinghong continued to walk towards the palace, first passing the Cunxin Hall where guests were formally received, and then to the north was his palace, Yin'an. temple.
The Yin'an Palace is said to be a bedroom, but it is actually Zhu Jinghong's living room. Normally, he would not live here.
Because just to the north of Yin'an Hall is Tongxin Hall where the princess lives.
Unless the couple quarrels, Zhu Jinghong will stay in the Tongxin Hall, and he cannot spend the night with his concubines or concubines.It’s okay, living alone in Yin’an Palace is purely because you have enough food.
There is a door in the north of Tongxin Hall. After entering, it is the garden of the palace, and Keqing lives in Tingyuzhai on the east side of the garden.
"Girl, the prince is coming"
Although Keqing is no longer a girl, she still has no status after all, so Baozhu and the two can only pretend to be confused and continue to call her girl. .
In fact, Keqing had been ready early in the morning, and now she only had to stand at the door and wait.
Before meeting Keqing, Zhu Jinghong even changed his clothes.
Changing the dragon robe into regular home clothes and putting on a futou hat, he looks like a handsome young man. His majestic demeanor has been weakened a lot, making him look more approachable.
Seeing Zhu Jinghong appear, Keqing immediately greeted him. When he walked to Zhu Jinghong, he was about to pay homage, but was supported by the latter.
"There is no need to be polite in private," Zhu Jinghong said with a smile.
Just holding Ke Qing's hand, Zhu Jinghong walked and asked, "Are you used to living here?"
"Everything is fine"
"I'll give you another place to live in a few days. It won't be a problem to live here for a long time."
Living in Tingyu Zhai does seem to have no status and status, and the woman is particularly concerned about this at the moment.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong said that he wanted to change his residence. In fact, he wanted to give Ke Qing a status.
He can't decide on the princess and the concubine, but the concubine can still make the decision on her own.
"Yeah"
Although she only responded with one word, Keqing was already extremely attentive. Only now could she be sure that she was not treated as an ordinary toy.
Yes, in the current common understanding, it is normal for people of Zhu Jinghong's status to play with women and then abandon them.
This is not only true for the royal family, but also for those high-ranking families. This is the general current situation in society, and helpless women can easily become playthings.
"Let's go in and talk"
"Your Majesty, please"
They said they were going in to talk, but they didn't say a few words and just stayed together. Went to Wushan Yunyu.
Compared with the first time, Keqing was bolder and more maneuverable this time, which really made Zhu Jinghong very happy.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was March 20th.
The time for the re-election of Princess Xiang has come. This time, the Ministry of Rites and the Shangyi Bureau are still jointly responsible. The women who participated in the election early were sent to the imperial city, and the selection place was set at the Shangyi Bureau.
At this moment, the selection has not officially started, and hundreds of girls are in groups, talking in low voices in the courtyard.
They are both women from scholarly families. It is rare to meet so many people of the same age, and they still have a lot in common with each other.
Baochai didn't appear too active, she just stayed in the corner alone, thinking about what was going to happen next.
However, the next moment, as a person appeared, she was no longer so calm.
The person who came was none other than Yang Jingting. When she entered the yard, she scanned around, and when she saw Baochai, she walked over to her.
"Sister Bao, long time no see" Yang Jingting said with a smile.
"Yes, long time no see. Sister Ting is becoming more and more magnanimous and generous," Baochai praised smoothly.
Yang Jingting smiled and then said, "No matter how graceful and generous you are, it will be in vain if you fail to choose the princess."
"If Sister Bao is chosen, you can take more care of your sister in the future."< /p>
Baochai smiled warmer and warmer. She found that Yang Jingting had indeed changed. She was not as pure and innocent as before, and now she could also hide lies behind false words.
But when thinking about herself, Baochai couldn't help but laugh at herself. After all, she was not much better than others.
"Sister Ting is joking. Your Majesty is your dear aunt. How could you not be chosen if she greets you?"
Speaking of this, Baochai said sincerely, "I I just hope that I can choose the concubine, so thank God."
Seeing that Baochai was so knowledgeable, Yang Jingting felt much more comfortable.
Although Zhu Jinghong is now more attracted to Baochai, she believes that as long as she chooses the princess and gets to know Zhu Jinghong day and night, she will be able to win her cousin's heart back.
"Sister Bao is very talented and knowledgeable, and she has an all-powerful appearance. I think she will definitely get what she wants."
"Thank you very much, Sister Ting, for your kind words." Baochai smiled.
At least from an outsider's point of view, the relationship between the two of them is very good. They are not sisters more than biological sisters.
Everyone waited outside for more than ten minutes before they saw someone coming out of the main hall of the Clothing Bureau, so a group of girls quickly lined up and stood up.
Undoubtedly, Baochai and Yang Jingting were both standing in front, and were easily noticed by the female officer of Shangyi Bureau.
One is the Queen's niece, and the other is the Crown Princess's cousin and Princess Rui's close friend. The two of them require the female officials of the Shangyi Bureau to treat them with caution.
Yes, after Chen Zhi greeted her, the people in Shangyi Bureau could only think that Baochai and Princess Rui were good friends.
In fact, among these one hundred girls, there are still some who have extraordinary backgrounds, but they are nothing compared to Baochai and the other two.
The female officer of Shangyi Bureau made an impassioned speech first, and then announced the official start of the selection.
The first round of selection is about physical appearance and further review of family background.
As for the second round of re-selection, the main selection is appearance and talent, which includes skills such as embroidery.
One hundred girls participated in the election. Even with the power of Shangyi Bureau, the selection took two full days. During this period, the girls all lived in Shangyi Bureau.
On the afternoon of the next day, the women candidates gathered in the courtyard again. At this moment, the female official was reading out the list of candidates.
There is no doubt that Baochai and Yang Jingting were selected again, along with 28 other people.
As for the remaining seventy people, after receiving routine rewards, they will be escorted home by the government.
The experience of entering the palace and running for election will surely become a precious memory for them.
About half an hour later, the unsuccessful women were sent away, while the thirty selected ones will stay in the palace for twenty days of etiquette teaching.
When the twenty days are up, another twenty people will be eliminated after passing the assessment. Only ten people can go to Kunning Palace, and the Queen will personally select two of them.
Since etiquette teaching is carried out, it is obviously necessary to live in the palace. The Shangyi Bureau has already prepared for this, and they are already familiar with this kind of thing.
In the wing room of Shangyi Bureau, Baochai and Yang Jingting were sitting. In front of them stood a female official, who was crouching and smiling and asked, "You two ladies, I wonder if you want to live in Shangyi Bureau?"
"I'd better go back to Kunning Palace to live. I will come here on time every day," Yang Jingting said slowly.
Seeing the female official glance at him, Baochai smiled lightly and said, "Sister, I'll just arrange it."
"There is a room on the east side of our inner courtyard. I have already ordered people to clean it out. I wonder if the girl is willing to go?"
Obviously the others have to live in a dormitory, but Baochai has the treatment of a single room.
"I'm afraid it's against the rules, so I'd better live with them," Baochai said with a smile.
The female officer of Shangyi Bureau is also used to seeing troubles in the palace. Someone as extra cautious as Baochai is really rare in her opinion.
"That's up to the girl," the female officer replied with a smile.
Although she said so, she immediately thought of a solution. There was no way she would let Baochai squeeze into the dormitory.
Normally speaking, there are four people in a room, and there are exactly two people left among thirty people. However, Yang Jingting does not live in Shangyi Bureau, so Baochai is the only one left.
In other words, Shangyi Bureau can still arrange a single room for Baochai, but it is reasonable and legal.
At this moment, people from outside came in to report that it was Daiyu and Xiangyun who were here.
As for Zhen Qin, since she was rejected from running for the princess, she has become decadent and feels that life is no longer fun, so she still has the heart to find Baochai.
Seeing that these two people were coming, Yang Jingting knew that she was not here to see her, so she got up and left.
After they left, Baochai stood up and looked at the female officer in front of him and said, "Sister, please bring them in."
As the princess's attendants, Daiyu and Daiyu were not familiar with each other in the palace. It's humbling, after all, they can see the queen from time to time, and they can still speak in front of the queen.
Soon Daiyu and the other two were introduced into the room, and the people from the Shangyi Bureau wisely left, allowing the three of them to talk in peace.
"Sister Bao, how are you doing after a long time?"
After Xiangyun finished speaking, Daiyu said, "Sister Bao, how can it be bad? Now I have to choose the princess." , I got what I wanted."
At this time, the cards were all clear. Baochai was not angry when he heard such teasing. Instead, he smiled and said, "Girl Lin, please don't talk nonsense. Can you choose me?" Not necessarily”
Daiyu didn’t take it seriously.Said: "Sister Bao, please don't be modest about yourself. I have seen all the ladies out there, and there are not many who can compare to Sister Bao."
In fact, the women who have reached this stage are not bad, so Baochai will never look down on others.
I saw Baochai looking calm and said, "Really? Have you forgotten that there is a sister Ting?"
Mentioning Yang Jingting, the niece of the Empress, Daiyu and Xiang Yundu fell silent.
They had to admit that Yang Jingting was good enough and had such a special status. It was basically impossible for Baochai to choose the princess.
However, Daiyu is the best at livening up the atmosphere. She smiled and said, "Master Thirteen is devoted to Sister Bao, and this matter cannot be changed."
"When the time comes, The third master handed over Ruyi to his sister, and the position of princess is destined to belong to sister Bao."
The final selection of the two people, who is the principal and who is the side concubine, is decided by the emperor and the empress. It's a formality to pass Ruyi.
So, Daiyu’s bold idea really made Baochai feel ridiculous.
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