The young ladies from each family were led by their mothers or even grandmothers and entered the palace in order according to their family background. Sitting high in the palace were the noble concubine Yu Shi and the noble concubine Yue Shi, accompanied by Concubine Xiang, Concubine Rong and Chen Shuyuan on both sides.
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That's right, Yue Wangshu saw that the concubines were idle all day long, so he might as well take this opportunity to hold a palace banquet, invite the wives of various families and their daughters into the palace, and use the name of the banquet to make selections.
Look at the true nature of the princess and concubine.
She was neither a queen nor the biological mother of the second prince, so how could she just take a look at her palace so casually? Therefore, she specially invited the noble concubine to take charge.
Eunuch Li Yue read at the top of his lungs: "The British princess Wei brings her crown prince's second daughter to the throne!"
Then an old man with gray temples was supported by a young girl and walked forward, and his grandfather and grandson bowed and worshiped on the futon.
More than twenty ladies were introduced into the palace one by one, bowed, stood up, and then the noble concubine asked the ladies about their age and preferences, and then sat down in a row.
All other ladies are accompanied by their elders, even if they don’t have mothers, they are always accompanied by grandmothers or aunts. But when they arrived at the Marquis of Qingning, Meng Shu was the only one who came to the palace to pay homage, "My maid, see the Imperial Concubine, see the Imperial Concubine!"
On the other hand, he was very well mannered, even in such a big occasion.
Yue Wangshu couldn't help but wonder for a moment. The ancients knew that Meng Shu had no mother, but... she could also ask an elder of the same clan to accompany her?
The imperial concubine called Pingshen and asked confusedly: "Why, there is no elder to accompany you to the palace for the banquet?"
Meng Shu raised her little face with a slightly sad expression: "My mother died young."
The imperial concubine looked slightly unhappy: "Of course the Ai family knows this." - Without a mother, doesn't it mean that they don't even have aunts from the clan?
At this time, Concubine Xiang hurriedly stood up and approached her, saying in a low voice: "My dear concubine, the Marquis of Qingning seems to be at odds with his brothers and clansmen, so... I feel pity for this girl."
The imperial concubine thought that this little Meng was Empress Meng's biological niece, so she waved her hand: "That's all, go and take a seat."
Yue Wangshu also heard Zhenzhen and couldn't help but secretly thought, what happened to the Qingning Marquis? At this time, so many brothers and clansmen are not in harmony? At this time, I have to find an elder to make up for my daughter's fate.
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Is it possible that Yan Laoliu's suspicion is correct? This Marquis of Qingning is indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp?
Forget it, she deliberately included Meng Shu on the list of people attending the banquet in the palace this time, because she didn't want to embarrass Empress Meng's niece.
After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is to select a concubine for the second prince, and the Meng family has unmarried girls of the right age. If you don't invite a girl from the Meng family, you are clearly rejecting the offer.
After a while, the ladies and ladies from all the famous families had taken their seats. However, the ladies from other families had their elders around them, but Meng Shu was alone.
After everyone was seated, Jiaofangsi's first dance was officially presented.
Appreciate the dance and the manners of the ladies from each family.
Many of the noble people above had already begun to criticize in low voices without saying anything.
Concubine Rong said with a smile: "The ninth girl of the Yu family is beautiful and graceful. If I have a son, I will definitely ask him to be my wife!"
The imperial concubine laughed and said, "Concubine Rong is more and more fond of joking. I think your grandmother's great-granddaughter is a first-rate beauty."
When mentioning the Marquis of Qingning, Concubine Rong would inevitably think of some unpleasant things, but she would not cause trouble for her junior.
The concubine is talking about the eldest daughter of Yao Chongjun, the prince of Qingninghou. She is indeed a charming and charming girl. After all, this beautiful girl should call Yao Manzhi aunt.
Tsk tsk, the genes of the Yao family are really good! Yue Wangshu took a sip of tea, enjoyed the beautiful songs and dances, and admired the ladies from all the families. It was really a feast for the eyes.
Although Meng Shu is also very good, but compared to her beauty, there is always someone more beautiful. The ladies from every family are all generous, courteous and courteous, and there is no one who has stage fright when attending banquets in the palace. After all, they are all.
Girls educated by aristocratic families are not bad at etiquette.
So, now, I actually compared myself to Miss Meng.
Even Chen Shuyuan couldn't help but secretly take a look at the noble daughter of the Duke's family and the young lady from the Marquis's family, and she was also dazzled.
Yue Wangshu smiled and whispered: "The noble concubine is well-informed. Take a look, among these ladies, which one is the best?"
Although the imperial concubine also hoped that her daughter would be selected, she could not tell lies with her eyes open, so she could only say: "The little girl from the Yao family is the most outstanding."
Concubine Rong said hurriedly: "How can we only look at looks? When a prince marries a wife, he will be chosen as a virtuous one."
The imperial concubine suddenly thought of something, "The Ai family remembers that the imperial concubine summoned the young lady of the Meng family in private a while ago? But what does the emperor mean?"
Yue Wangshu could only nod his head and said "yes".
The imperial concubine glanced at the lonely young lady of the Meng family and couldn't help but shake her head, "She's really not outstanding enough."
Meng Shu, who was sitting at the bottom, saw that the concubine shook her head after looking at her for a few times. Her originally calm mind was shaken for a moment. But she could only try to comfort herself that the concubine was just the emperor's aunt.
, she is not the Queen Mother, it is not her turn to make the decision on the second prince’s marriage.
Yue Wangshu said hurriedly: "The rules and etiquette are very good, and I heard that she is also an extremely smart girl."
The imperial concubine still shook her head, "That's all, I'll go back to the Aijia and tell the emperor in person. Cheng Zhen is the prince after all, and the marriage can't be settled like this. At worst, if you don't look back, just give the Meng family a good marriage."
Yue Wangshu thought to himself that the matter of getting married to the Meng family was already a thing of the past. However, there was no need for her to say it explicitly. She would just let the concubine and the emperor discuss the marriage of the second prince. The concubine always took care of the princes in the palace.
The princesses all treated her as their own grandchildren, so naturally they wanted to choose the best girl for the second prince.
Yue Wangshu smiled again and looked at Chen Shuyuan, who was already a little dizzy: "Shuyuan, look, which girl is better?"
Chen Shuyuan was stunned for a moment and said quickly: "Everything is fine! Everything is fine!" - Why did it seem that Miss Meng was eliminated. From the tone of the noble concubine, she wanted to choose a better one, so Chen Shuyuan naturally had no objection.
How has Chen Shuyuan seen so many noble ladies in her life? She originally thought that marrying the niece of the late empress would be the best choice for her son, but she never imagined that there would be so many noble ladies to choose from! Suddenly,
It's inevitable to feel a little dizzy.
"It's just that today is too grand..." Chen Shuyuan was really flattered by the battle of the prince choosing his concubine.
Yue Wangshu said with a smile: "Since everyone was idle anyway, we called in our advisors. We just wanted to enjoy the singing and dancing to avoid any embarrassment. It seems that Concubine Xiang arranged it well."
Chen Shuyuan said quickly: "Yes, yes, thank you, Concubine Xiang, for taking the trouble."
Concubine Xiang said with a smile: "Our emperor only has three princes, so naturally we have to take extra care. When the fourth prince grows up, it will be more grand."
Yue Wangshu chuckled and said, "Then I'll be waiting!"
Choosing beauties is a matter of pleasure, but little Adi is only a few years old.
But then I thought about it, people in ancient times got married early, and this time, if you don't pay attention, it will slip away from your hands.
