Empress Dowager Duan Yong ordered a talent show and issued an edict. The entire Kyoto City was in full swing. Officials above the seventh rank had already begun to select their daughters in a busy manner. All the famous teachers and nannies in Kyoto City were hired to leave with a lot of money.

Queen Li has been sitting on the soft collapse for a whole day, her eyes are empty, and Madam Li feels distressed when she looks at it.

"Empress, you haven't eaten for a day, don't be hungry."

A table of her favorite meal was placed in front of her, but Queen Li couldn't lift her energy at all and had no appetite. She shook her head and said, "Get away."

"Empress, don't be anxious to get angry. Even a talent show won't stop you. After all, you are the lord of the harem, the queen of the mother's world, and what are the few little concubines? You still have His Royal Highness under your knees." Madam Li advised.

Queen Li smiled bitterly and said nothing.

For several consecutive days, Huiju came to invite Empress Li to Cining Palace before dawn. Empress Dowager Duan Yong copied the sutra of rebirth for the child who was not lucky to be born by Wei Zizhu. Empress Li straightened her back and knelt for three hours, and knelt for half a month.

After writing the last word, Empress Dowager Duan Yong put his pen on the table, and waited for the ink to dry and handed it to Huiju, "Send someone to send it to Jokhang Temple to find a few monks to save him."

"Yes!" Huiju hesitated for a moment, then looked at Empress Li who was kneeling not far away, and Empress Dowager Duan Yong asked in a deep voice, "How are you preparing for the talent show?"

"Reply to the Queen Mother's words, this is the candidate selected by Chu Xiu Palace. There are a total of 68 people. We will be arranged to enter the palace on the first day of next month."

Queen Li clenched her fingertips and looked up at Empress Dowager Duan Yong.

"Get up, queen."

"I thank you, the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother called out the past and was no longer intimate. Queen Li finally clarified her identity, but Empress Duan Yong did not agree with it.

Hui Ju held the stool behind Empress Li. Empress Li slowly sat down. Empress Duan Yong looked at her, Hui Ju handed the album to Empress Li, "Please check it out, Empress."

"There are 3,000 beauties in the harem, and the four concubines of Guide and Shuxian are established. The remaining 36 beauties are enough. The queen may wish to help the Ai family choose."

Queen Li's face changed slightly, and she couldn't squeeze out her smile, but she didn't look at the album. She just said, "I am stupid. Since the queen mother is the mastermind of the talent show, I dare not interfere in it."

Empress Dowager Duan Yong smiled and continued to look through the album, "The eldest daughter of the Liu family is fifteen years old. She looks beautiful and well-educated. The second daughter of the Dong family is a scholarly family. She is also a talented woman with a high reputation in Kyoto City. She looks very charming. She also has the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, and she is both talented and beautiful. She is said to be the first beauty in Kyoto City."

Every time Empress Domain Yong said a word, Empress Li's face turned pale, and the handkerchief in her hand was almost torn apart.

"These three are all named nobles and move directly into Zixin Palace." Empress Dowager Duan Yong waved her hand and set a position for the three of them.

Hui Ju glanced at Queen Li and shook her head in her heart. Queen Li was dragged down by the Li family.

There were three more noble people in the palace. Empress Dowager Duan Yong liked Jiang Yin the most. She was only fourteen years old, but she was beautiful and had a cute and naive personality. Since she entered the palace, Empress Dowager Duan Yong let this noble person accompany her from time to time.

Empress Li met Guiren Jiang once. She was delicate but not gorgeous, with her skin as creamy as a flower. When she smiled, she looked like a peony flower blooming. There was a cinnabar mole on her eyebrows and eyes, which became more enchanting and green and charming.

Guiren Jiang stepped forward to salute, "I am Jiang, please pay my respects to the Empress, and the Empress will be blessed with great blessings."

Queen Li was stunned for a while, feeling as if she was stabbed by a needle. She suddenly remembered that when she was in Rongcheng before, there were two concubines, especially Sister Ying, who died in front of her. At that moment, Queen Li felt relieved. No one in this world could threaten her anymore.

After a few years, when she saw Guiren Jiang, Queen Li felt it was very annoying. She was not ready to accept the newcomer, so she nodded faintly and left in a hurry.

"Empress, don't be angry. This is still a long time. Even if these girls enter the palace, they will not delay the empress being favored."

Queen Li waved her hand, "Go out, I will be alone in peace."

Madam Li had to step down after hearing this.

The quiet six palaces suddenly became lively, and the palaces began to be repaired, and they were ready to welcome the new master into the hall.

...

Qin Ran looked at the drizzle outside the window, supported her chin with one hand, and the Master in his ear was telling the Book of Songs. Qin Ran felt a little bored and patiently finally waited for the Master to close the textbook and leave.

"Cousin Ran." Yang Qingxin, six-year-old, grinned at Qin Ran, holding a copybook in her hand. The little man's handwriting was crooked, and some ink was dyed on his wrists and nose, which looked a bit funny.

Qin Ran smiled and took out a handkerchief from her arms and wiped the ink bit by bit. Yang Qingxin was very clingy and her personality followed Wei Zizhu again, so she was not afraid of heaven or earth.

“A lot of progress than the previous few days.”

Yang Qingxin was even happier after being praised, and practiced calligraphy more harder, muttering, "My daughter is better, unlike the elder brother. She is caught by her father to practice martial arts before dawn every day and stance."

Yang Yan only has one son and one daughter, and his attitude towards his eldest son and daughter is completely opposite. Yang Qingxin is just a little overlord at home. He doesn't get angry whenever he wants to play or make trouble. Fortunately, Yang Qingxin is not an unreasonable little girl, and knows how to advance and retreat.

Qin Ran couldn't help laughing when she remembered her cousin's frowning look.

"Princess, girl, and the eldest princess cooked the snacks personally, so that the two of them could go over and try them."

Yang Qingxin smiled and held Qin Ran's arm. The sisters held hands and went to find Wei Zizhu. Wei Zizhu was so bored for more than a month that she could finally get out of seclusion. The first thing was to make snacks for the two of them, and she had enough food and drinks. Yang Qingxin yawned. She had always had the habit of taking a nap. After eating snacks, she started to doze off and was so sleepy that she was carried by the nanny to the side room.

"Your grandmother sent someone to write to me just now. I'll pick you up to the palace in a few days." Wei Zizhu reluctantly pulled Qin Ran.

"I often come to visit my fourth aunt when I look back."

Wei Zizhu sighed and began to talk about the situation in the palace with Qin Ran. "There are no more new people in the palace than before, especially Jiang and Liu, the two nobles, are the most powerful. Jiang Guiren has a simple personality, so you can date more."

Qin Ran nodded, "I remember the tips from the Fourth Auntie."

"If you have something to do, just send someone to tell your fourth aunt that there will be a fourth aunt for you to make a decision."

Qin Ran smiled brightly, "Okay!"

A few days later, Qin Ran was enthroned by Princess Zhangzhu and was taken into the palace and moved into Liuyun Palace alone. The palace was very close to Cining Palace and was also the lord of the palace.

"I haven't seen each other for many days, and my little face is much more plump. It seems that your fourth aunt has not treated you badly. If she loses weight, I won't forgive her!"

Qin Ran grinned, "What's the matter with grandma? I've lived a great life in the Fourth Aunt's Mansion, just because I miss my grandma."

Seeing Qin Ran’s smile brightly and returning to her past, Empress Dowager Duan Yong was very happy and even used half a bowl of breakfast.

"This is the happiest day for the Empress Dowager after the eldest princess left." Hui Ju smiled.

"In the future, Sister Ran will always be with her grandmother, and she must be happy every day." Qin Ran's little head was pressed against Empress Dowager Duan Yong's shoulder, and her grandparents and grandchildren were very harmonious.

"Empress Dowager, Guiren Jiang is here to pay his respects."

Empress Dowager Duan Yong smiled and patted Qin Ran's back of her hand, "I'm tired today. You go and accompany Guiren Jiang. Guiren Jiang is no older than you. She is a famous talented woman."

"So, Sister Ran needs to ask for some advice."

When Qin Ran looked at Guiren Jiang at first glance, she suddenly understood why among the many beautiful girls, Guiren Jiang stood out. She was very beautiful, and her every frown and smile was not only charming.

Guiren Jiang looked at Qin Ran. Although the girl was young, she had a sense of noble elegance all over her body. She was very calm at such a young age. When she looked at her dress, she must be the newly enthroned Princess Zhangzhu.

"I wish the princess a blessing, and the princess is lucky and rich."

Qin Ran smiled slightly, "Noble Man Jiang doesn't have to be too polite. I have heard of the famous name of Guiren Jiang for a long time. When I saw him today, I really had a very good life."

"The princess is a sarcastic praise." Jiang Guiren stood up generously. Perhaps because he was not too old, the two soon started chatting. Qin Ran had a good impression of this Guiren Jiang.

"Princess, the Queen Mother asked me to stew some soup and send it to the Political Consultative Hall, I..."

Huiju came out with the soup. Before he finished speaking, Qin Ran knew the intention and took it with a smile, "Aunt Huiju, why not leave this to me. I happened to be alone in my spare time and wanted to visit my uncle."

"I'll trouble the princess."

Qin Ran looked at Guiren Jiang, "Guiren Jiang, please accompany me."

Guiren Jiang was stunned and flattered. She had been in the palace for a long time but had never seen the emperor. She had never expected that she would be lucky enough to meet the emperor with Qin Ran today.

"yes!"

The two walked one after another, talking and laughing, Guiren Jiang was calm and unhappy, and did not show any excitement. Qin Ran felt even more satisfied.

"My uncle is actually a wise and powerful emperor. If he did not make any mistakes, he would not be scary at all."

Guiren Jiang smiled slightly. To be honest, she was still a little nervous. When she arrived at the Political Consultative Hall, the eunuch and father-in-law immediately went in to report. After a while, she let Qin Ran in. Guiren Jiang lowered his head all the way.

"Uncle!" Qin Ran smiled brightly at Wei Baixiao, "My grandmother asked me to give my uncle a soup, and I must take good care of myself."

Wei Baixiao looked up and smiled, "Look, you live well in your fourth aunt and have a lot of lively personality. How about your fourth aunt?"

"The fourth aunt has an uncle who is with him every day and coaxes him in different ways, so she naturally has a great life." Qin Ran said as she blinked at Guiren Jiang, "How is it, I said my uncle is not scary, right?"

Guiren Jiang knelt on the ground with a thud and did not look up, "I am Jiang, please pay me a blessing to the emperor."

Wei Baixiao then noticed Guiren Jiang. The girl was not very old and had black hair that caught her eyes. She looked no older than Qin Ran. She had a headache and raised her hand from the air, "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qin Ran didn't say much. Guiren Jiang had already shown his face. It would be enough to give Wei Baixiao an impression. "Uncle, Guiren Jiang and I made an appointment to go to the Imperial Garden to see flowers together, so I won't disturb my uncle."

"Go!"

After leaving the door of the Political Affairs Hall, Jiang Guiren breathed a sigh of relief. The nervous palms were filled with delicate sweat. She could only vaguely see Wei Baixiao's outline, handsome and majestic, and even more beautiful than she thought.

I went to the Imperial Garden for a while, and I don’t know who revealed the news. Several noble ladies pretended to meet by chance and wanted to chat with Qin Ran.

Qin Ran hurriedly found an excuse to return to the palace. Before she could sit for a while, piles of gifts came to Liuyun Palace, almost filling the entire table.

"The princess is almost a celebrity, so many gifts." He Sui was shocked.

Qin Ran glanced at He Sui. She didn't understand why her grandmother pulled her into the six palaces. Could it be that she was trying to find a support for herself?

After sitting for a while, Qin Ran slowly stood up, He Sui looked at Qin Ran in confusion, "Where are you going?"

"Fengqi Palace!"

She went to invite both Cining Palace and the Political Affairs Hall. After all, Empress Li is the mother of a country, and she still has to give the etiquette and respect she should have.

He Sui curled his lips, "The queen just punished Mrs. Li a few more steps, and confined Mrs. Li for a month, and copied a few scriptures. The two things were left unresolved. Why would the princess go to Fengqi Palace?"

"I used to visit my aunt, but now I'm visiting the queen, so it's naturally different."

From the moment the girl entered the palace, some things were destined to be unable to go back. Qin Ran was gone by chance. Queen Li had just stopped and accidentally met her old acquaintance Li Xueliu.
To be continued...