Chapter 256: Eunuch Dezi is wise
Chapter 256: Eunuch Dezi is wise
Yi Xiu said: "I told my mother that if she was really in trouble, she would definitely not agree to this. Since my mother agreed, it proves that it is not a big deal."
Yinzhen looked at Yixiu several times and asked, "When did you become so good at guessing what my mother was thinking?"
"Hmph," Yixiu snorted, "My mother and I are now like mother and daughter, so good that you can't even imagine."
Yinzhen was delighted and thought that Yixiu was being filial for his sake.
He couldn't help but hug Yixiu and blow into her ear.
"Xiao Yi..."
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On the day of the selection, Ruoxi entered the palace.
Because she had heard Ruozhu's words in advance, she knew that she didn't have to be the old emperor's concubine, and she felt relieved.
Although she was dressed very modestly, her steps were very brisk and she looked completely different from the other showgirls.
Emperor Kangxi is a bit busy today and will not be present at the talent show in person.
The preliminary selection of Concubine Yi, Concubine De and Concubine Shu has been completed, and it is enough to show him the list and portraits again.
Soon, it was Ruoxi's turn to take the stage.
When it was Ruoxi's turn to introduce herself, she did so with grace and grace.
Concubine De looked at the beautiful girl below and said nonchalantly, "Sister Concubine Yi, I think the second daughter of the Maertai family is not suitable for the Forbidden City, so just give up the sign."
After hearing this, Concubine Yi glanced at Concubine De.
Why did Concubine De want to send this girl out of the palace?
This is not okay.
If she doesn't enter the palace, then isn't it possible for Yinzhen and Ruoxi to be together?
She was determined to stop this.
"I have a different opinion from my sister. I have heard a few of her deeds, and they are all harmless. If she enters the palace with such a lively personality, wouldn't it add some color and laughter to the harem?"
When Concubine De heard this, she knew that Concubine Yi had bad intentions.
Concubine Yi had been favored by the emperor for many years and had not allowed other women to enter the emperor's eyes. How could he allow such a pretty and lively woman to enter the palace to compete with her?
If Concubine Yi had such a broad mind, how could so many troubles have occurred in the past?
"This General Malte is not of high rank, and his coming in can only add a little color."
Defei did this not only because she had promised Yixiu, but also for her own face.
"What my sister said makes sense. If that's the case, then let's put down the sign."
Concubine De breathed a sigh of relief, but she felt that Concubine Yi gave up too easily.
She clearly just wanted to contradict herself.
Defei had a bad feeling in her heart, but she didn't know what was wrong.
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Within two days, the draft was over.
Maertai Ruoxi did not become a concubine, but became a palace maid who served tea to Emperor Kangxi.
When the result came out, everyone was shocked.
Yixiu, Yinsi, Yinlu, Ruozhu, and Ruoxi, all those who were involved in this incident and had their own actions, were confused and had no idea what was going on.
De Fei said to Yi Xiu: "I'm afraid that Miss Maertai has been targeted by Yi Fei."
Yi Xiu was puzzled, "She is just a little concubine, how could she be targeted by Concubine Yi?"
Concubine De told Concubine Yi everything that happened on the day of the selection, but after talking it over, they still had no idea what was going on with Concubine Yi.
Yixiu sighed, not knowing how to explain to Ruozhu.
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When going to the Eighth Prince's residence again, Yixiu told Ruozhu about this matter.
Ruozhu was stunned, then sighed and smiled bitterly.
"This is really a coincidence."
Ruozhu told Yixiu what Yinsi had said to Yinzhen and Concubine Yi.
But after the two of them discussed it again, they still didn't know where the problem lay.
Yinzhen's side said that Concubine Yi had already agreed not to let Ruoxi enter the palace.
But the result now is that Concubine Yi specifically recommended Ruoxi to be the tea-serving maid.
There was absolutely no reason for Concubine Yi to do this in response to her son's request.
It wasn’t Yinsi who went to ask for Concubine Yi personally.
Ruozhu was filled with sorrow, "Ruoxi's temper...what will happen if she enters the palace?"
Ruoxi herself felt that it was okay, and she comforted her sister, "I think being a tea-serving maid is fine, it's better than competing with so many other women for an older man."
Ruozhu quickly covered her mouth.
"It's your mouth that makes me even more worried."
"How dare you say such treasonous words?"
"What are you going to do in the palace in the future?"
Ruoxi hummed and grunted a few times before Ruozhu let her go.
Ruoxi had a depressed look on her face, like a puppy caught in the rain.
"Sister, I promise not to say that again."
Yi Xiu said: "Now the matter has been settled, but it can't be changed."
"Ruoxi, this harem is a place where people are eaten. You are like a tiger when you are with the emperor. You must be careful in what you say and do. You must learn to figure out the emperor's thoughts without showing them."
As Yixiu spoke, she felt that what she was talking about sounded more like Su Peisheng.
Why not send Ruoxi to Su Peisheng for some training?
Su Peisheng is the best eunuch in the world who is good at observing people's words and expressions.
However, Yixiu didn't say it in the end.
Su Peisheng only knows how to read people's expressions, but he doesn't know how to read Kangxi's expression.
Regarding this matter, it would be better to learn more from Eunuch Sandezi.
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