Phoenix Hairpin - Chapter 10

[Chapter 10]

After waiting for a cup of tea, it was Shen Lan’s turn.

Shen Lan got off the carriage with a smile, and ordered the maid beside her to hand over the palace banquet invitation to the servant.

The inner servant checked it carefully, and said with a smile, “Miss Shen San, please come into the palace.”

But Shen Lan didn’t rush into the palace, she turned her head and smiled at Lu Mingyu: “Let’s go in together.”

Lu Mingyu didn’t have the slightest joy that he was about to enter the palace for a banquet, and hummed casually.

Qiyun, who was beside her, also took out the invitation.

When the maid saw the invitation, her bent waist was lowered a bit, and her smile was very attentive: “It’s Miss Lu Fourth, please enter the palace gate.”

Shen Lan’s father was a second-rank senior official.

However, when the Great Wei Dynasty was just established, the status of military commanders was much higher than that of civilian officials.

King Xingyang, who holds a lot of troops and has great achievements in battle, is also the top figure among the military generals.

The servants in the palace are used to holding high and stepping low, with the red top and the white.

His attitude towards Lu Mingyu was obviously much more attentive and warm than Shen Lan’s.

Shen Lan was broad-minded, laughed it off, took Lu Mingyu’s hand, and walked into the palace gate together.

When it was Jin Can’er’s turn, the servant’s half-bent waist was lifted up again, although it was considered respectful.

However, the difference is obvious to anyone with a discerning eye.

Snob dog thing!

The arrogant Jin Can’er, whose pretty face was flushed with anger, glared at the servant angrily.

The fair-skinned and handsome waiter’s expression remained unchanged, and his eyes rolled inwardly.

The daughter of the Minister of Industry and Commerce dared to compete with the daughter of the King of Xingyang!

Not to mention her family background, she only compared her appearance and bearing, and she was far surpassed by Fourth Miss Lu in a single face-to-face.

Feeling aggrieved in my heart, I have the ability to rush to Fourth Miss Lu, to show prestige to his servant who has no descendants, what kind of ability!

…

Inside the Donghua Gate is a long passage.

As far as the eye can see, are the tall palace walls, the vermilion eaves, and the palace servants who bowed silently to avoid it.

The solemn and oppressive atmosphere made people’s hearts sink suddenly.

Lu Mingyu’s eyes swept away, the scene in front of him was so familiar, so familiar it was disgustingly familiar.

Shen Lan was entering the palace for the first time, and she was a little nervous at this time, and the corners of her mouth pursed slightly.

She subconsciously turned her head and glanced at Lu Mingyu.

However, he saw that Lu Mingyu had no smile at all, and his expression was indifferent, almost cold.

There was no respect in his eyes, instead, there was a hint of sarcasm.

What happened to Lu Mingyu?

Entering the palace for the first time, about to meet the queen and the concubines in the palace, such a look is very inappropriate.

Shen Lan was startled, she reached out her hand quietly, and tugged at Lu Mingyu’s sleeve.

Lu Mingyu paused slightly, turned his head, and returned to his usual appearance, smiled at Shen Lan.

Shen Lan almost thought that she had read it wrong just now, and couldn’t help blinking her eyes.

Lu Mingyu was amused by this little gesture, pursed her lips and smiled.

She reached out to hold Shen Lan’s hand and smiled softly: “Sister Lan doesn’t have to worry about me, I know the severity and won’t cause trouble easily.”

Shen Lan was nervous again, lowered her voice and said, “Shh, stop talking.”

Lu Mingyu smiled lightly and said no more.

After walking for a while in silence, going around two bends, and walking for a while, we finally arrived at the Jiaofang Hall.

Jiaofang Palace has always been the residence of the Empress of the Middle Palace.

Lu Mingyu lived in Jiaofang Palace for three years, until Li Hao passed away and the new emperor succeeded the throne, she moved into Changchun Palace with her son.

Jiaofang Hall is located in the middle of the harem, with a magnificent Guangxuan and a majestic palace.

A group of noble ladies from the capital were introduced into the side hall of Jiaofang Hall, waiting for Queen Qiao’s call.

According to the rules of the palace, you can only bring one personal maid when you enter the palace.

After entering the main hall later, the maids cannot accompany you.

There are two rows of chairs in the side hall. At a glance, there are about ten chairs.

Today, there are more than 20 noble ladies who entered the palace for the banquet.

Furthermore, there are enough chairs to sit on, and the girls who entered the palace for the first time did not dare to sit down and talk at will.

Didn’t you see a female officer in her thirties standing in the corner?

It must be Queen Qiao who sent people around,

Calmly looking at the crowd.

If anyone shows timidity at this time, or makes a noise and makes a fool of themselves, I am afraid that they will be the first to be eliminated from the list of candidates for the prince and concubine.

Because of this, the girls all smiled and stood dignifiedly.

Lu Mingyu did not do anything out of the ordinary.

She was not interested in being a princess.

However, he could not lose the face of the Xingyang Palace.

…

This wait, another half an hour.

Many girls stood with sore legs and weak feet.

Fortunately, everyone was wearing long skirts and could move their legs quietly.

The 30-year-old palace maid in the corner, with a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, quietly withdrew.

After a while, Queen Qiao sent someone to summon all the girls into the main hall for an audience.

There is also a sequence of visits.

A group of girls stared at the palace maid in unison.

The palace maid was dressed in a light purple palace dress, with a slender figure, fair skin, and a small black mole under her eyes.

It was Cailan, the palace maid next to Queen Qiao.

Cai Lan smiled and blessed one blessing: “The Queen’s niece, Miss Xuan Qiao, has an audience.”

Miss Qiao San, who was wearing a green dress, replied with a smile.

Miss Qiao San’s boudoir name is euphemistic.

As his name suggests, he is also born gentle and beautiful.

Qiao Wan walked away under the jealous and envious eyes of many girls.

Jin Can’er couldn’t hold back, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com whispered to the girl beside her, “I didn’t expect Qiao Wan to come out on top today.”

The girl was wearing a rouge-colored dress with pink face and peach cheeks. She was quite charming and was the young daughter of the Marquis of Guangping.

Her surname is Meng, her boudoir name is Yunluo, and she is also the maiden niece of Concubine Meng in the palace.

In terms of family status, Guangping Houfu is also a first-class great Wei Xungui.

Concubine Meng was quite favored in the palace, and the eldest prince was even more favored by Emperor Yongjia.

However, no matter how favored Concubine Meng Gui was, she had to bow her head to Queen Qiao.

Meng Yunluo was in the palace, so naturally she was not as decent as Qiao Wan.

Meng Yunluo glanced at Qiao Wan’s figure, a trace of jealousy flashed in her eyes, and said indifferently, “Qiao Ge is always the first assistant of the court, Qiao Wan is the niece of the Queen’s niece, so she is more expensive.”

After a while, Cai Lan came to call again.

This time, it was Zhao Yu, the fifth young lady of the Zhao family of the Marquis of Puyang, who was called for an audience.

The Zhao family is the mother’s family of the Queen Mother Zhao, and Zhao Yu is the grandniece of the Queen Mother Zhao. She is often called into the palace to accompany the Queen Mother on weekdays.

Zhao Yu, who is not tall, is wearing a pink dress today, which is exquisite and cute.

When he smiled, two deep dimples appeared on his cheeks.

Jin Can’er pouted.

Meng Yunluo pursed her lips slightly, feeling more and more annoyed.

They are all first-class and noble ladies in the capital. Who doesn’t want to be strong on weekdays?

Who wants to be left behind?

This suffocation is really hard to swallow.

It’s always her turn.

When Cailan appeared again, Meng Yunluo subconsciously straightened her waist, with a reserved but elegant smile on her face, she raised her legs slightly, and was about to take a step forward…

Then, Cailan’s voice clearly entered her ears: “Please ask Miss Lu Fourth to visit the main hall.”

Meng Yunluo: “…”

Meng Yunluo smiled condensed at the corner of her mouth and silently retracted her outstretched foot.

[End of this Chapter]