Seeking pink tickets.

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  Your Majesty has chosen a consort, all the young ladies must stay in the mansion to prepare, and after the school finishes one lesson, it will be announced that the school is closed for a while.

  Although it was a break from school, Zhang Qi and the other girls had an additional book on their desks. During this period, they would have to work hard to memorize its contents.

  In these chaotic times, it's possible that one day the country will be destroyed and our family will be ruined.

  A country can be defeated, a family can decline, but their noble bloodline must be remembered. Therefore, every daughter should memorize her own genealogy thoroughly.

  If one day, a maiden returns to her family after many years or even decades of drifting, she will need to recite these things to prove her identity. If it's the young master, then you can't return to your hometown for the rest of your life, can't find your family, and you must also remember this, to pass it on to your children, your grandchildren, let them remember, their bloodline, their ancestors, are what kind of nobility.

  Every young lady, whether willing or not, began to prepare for entering the imperial palace. Zhang Gui, who had already demonstrated her talents and been summoned by His Majesty alone, was particularly valued by the Zhang family. In the past two days, luxurious clothes and jewelry poured into her room like a river, with golden hairpins, flower-shaped hair ornaments, and feathered decorations laid out before her one after another.

  Zhang Qi stood in the room, while several old women were measuring her figure and making new clothes for her. At the same time, she was listening to two women telling her tirelessly that if she was chosen by His Majesty, how she could establish herself in the harem and win His Majesty's favor.

  It's a bit rushed to do these things now, but there's no other way. It wasn't until Zhang Qi made a big splash at the Xiao family banquet that she finally got the respect and attention of the Zhang family and everyone else in the world.

  For three consecutive days, she was locked in the house to receive instructions. Just as the imperial palace banquet was about to open in two hours, the two instructing women finally began to leave, and the maids brought in bathtubs, fine cosmetics, and specially made clothes, flowing into the room like water.

  A Lu stood on one side, gazing at the steaming bathtub and couldn't help but glance worriedly at Zhang Qi.

  Recently, Zhang Yi has been using a powder to wash her face, in order to cover up the luster of her skin. She also always covers her forehead hair, in order to block her bright and beautiful small face, all these things Ah Lu is very clear about.

  With so many maids around, they will surely serve Gui in bathing. And then Gui can no longer hide, what to do is good?

  Suppressing the rising anxiety, Ah Lu looked at Zhang Qi again.

  Zhang Qi had been quiet all along, standing quietly to one side until the maidservants had finished making all the arrangements and were about to throng around her, when she finally spoke up, "You can go out now."

  Lift your head. Zhang Qi said exceptionally firmly: "I'm not used to being served by strangers, with A Lu here it's enough, you can all leave."

  A few words left me stunned.

  They looked at the maid who was sprinkling flower petals into the bathtub together.

  The maid stopped in her tracks. She thought for a moment, then curtsied to Zhang Gui and said, "I will follow the young lady's orders." She led the other maids out of the room. When they reached the threshold, she curtsied again and said, "We'll wait outside, and when the young lady finishes her bath, just call us."

  "Got it."

  As soon as the maid retreated, Ah Lu hastily closed the door. Seeing the movements of the master and servant, a maid pouted and muttered disdainfully: "Not used to being served by outsiders, this kind of thing is thought to be said, really not like a young lady from a noble family."

  Another maid said in a low voice: "What's it to you? She was born out of wedlock anyway."

  About half an hour later, a soft voice came from inside the house, "Come in."

  "Yes."

  The door opened and the maidservants swarmed in. The leading maid, as soon as she entered, looked at Zhang Gui's small foot wearing wooden shoes.

  Those feet are white and tender, with a few adorable small toes tightly curled up, the toenails are pink, and they have been washed clean.

  She then looked around and made sure Zhang Gui was clean, before the maid smiled and led the other maids forward to help Zhang Gui put on her clothes and comb her hair.

  The jade comb shone brightly, slowly passing through the black hair. The maid glanced at the copper mirror and saw Zhang Guiyuan's clear and transparent face, and couldn't help but say: "Miss Gui is perfect everywhere." She smiled with pursed lips: "If only her skin tone could be better, her eyes could be brighter, she would definitely be more beautiful."

  Good eyesight! The two places she deliberately "made up" were pointed out by her.

  Zhang Qi smiled awkwardly, as if she was being praised to the point of embarrassment, her chin almost fell on her chest.

  The maid's hand brushed past Zhang Gui's neck, and she was startled by its delicate touch. She sighed and said, "If you could be a bit whiter, you would definitely surpass others in beauty."

  What she said was that the girl beside her was a beauty from a wealthy family. The daughters of all large families, even those born out of wedlock, were without exception beautiful, and this sentence in itself was already a huge compliment.

  Seeing the maid's expressionless face, Zhang Ji lowered his head even more.

  More than half a time later, Zhang Yi's hair was high and her makeup was light, wearing the new dress that suited her skin tone, with Ah Lu's support, she slowly stood up.

  Around her, several maids' eyes lit up at the same time, staring at her without blinking.

  It wasn't until a long while later that a maid finally praised: "Today I finally understand the beauty of Miss Gui."

  Zhang Qi still smiled shyly and walked out with Ah Lu's support.

  On the shaded path, the concubine-born daughters of the Zhang family were all dressed up and, with the support of their maidservants, walking towards where the carriages were parked.

  When Zhang Qi appeared, many eyes were stunned.

  Formerly Zhang Yi always wore a hair band to cover her face, lowered her head and didn't speak, the clothes she wore were also old-fashioned. This was the first time they saw her dressed up.

  She's actually a beauty.

  In the whispers of private conversations, the crowd didn't focus on Zhang Qi for too long. After all, even if she was dressed up, her looks were only slightly better than theirs.

  The girls got on the carriage, and Zhang Xuan's carriage also arrived. With a loud command, the fleet slowly moved forward and left the gate of the mansion.

  Zhang Xuan hinted at Yu Fu to speed up, and when the horse carriage arrived beside Zhang Qi, he looked at Zhang Qi with a smile on his face, who still had a flower-shaped mark on her forehead, and said: "Ah Qi looks good like this, let's keep it that way from now on." He couldn't bear to look at her previous dull and gloomy appearance.

  Zhang Qi smiled mischievously and said, "Yes, I will follow Ninth Brother's instructions."

  In Zhang Xuan's teasing, she tilted her head and said to Zhang Xuan: "Ninth brother, why are we dressed up so seriously? There are only two imperial consorts, they must be the daughters of Wang and Xie, even if they choose again, they will select from the Xiao family, it won't be our turn for a Zhang family girl."

  As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xuan raised his head and looked at Zhang Qi in surprise.

  After a while, he asked: "How did Ah Gui know? Did someone tell you? Ah Gui is so clever!"

  Does this need to be said? Your Majesty is marrying into a noble family. Of course, you will choose the most influential few families.

  Zhang Xuan was so surprised because he was a southern aristocrat of this era, confined by his way of life. He lacked the ability to judge and see the big picture from birth. What they saw and thought about were all trivial matters. Although what Zhang Gui said was simple, most young masters would not think or bother to think about it.

  Zhang Qi had an instinctive understanding of current events due to that vague memory. However, she wouldn't say it out loud and couldn't say it out loud - the Lang Jun and Guzi were all disdainful of such things. You, on the other hand, went against the grain, only knowing how to thoroughly isolate yourself from others, who had already blended into the difficulties.

  After giving a thumbs up, Zhang Xuan no longer thought so. He smiled and said: "Whether it's your turn or not doesn't matter. After the emperor chooses his concubine tonight, Ah Gui can get engaged. Tonight's young master, you should also take a good look."

  "Alright."

  Zhang Qi nodded, Zhang Xuan looked back and suddenly said: "The carriage of the Xiao Mansion has arrived."

  Seeing Zhang Qi's silence, Zhang Xuan seriously said to Zhang Qi: "Ah Qi, Xiao Mo is gone, you shouldn't think about him anymore. He and you are impossible."

  Zhang Qi hurriedly replied.

  Seeing her being obedient, Zhang Xuan smiled and withdrew his head.

  Entered the palace gate.

  At this time, the imperial road was packed with horse-drawn carriages from various families. The horses and carriages flowed endlessly, yet there was no loud noise.

  As the sun set below the horizon, Zhang Gui and others also arrived at the grand hall where Your Majesty had set up a banquet. At that time, the grand hall was brightly lit, with wine fragrant and overflowing, and various families were taking their seats one after another.

  Zhang Qi sat back soon, and felt that a gaze was staring at herself. She looked up to see Xiao Mo, who had turned his head, leaning against the pillar, talking and laughing with a gentleman beside him in a low voice.

  It's him.

  Zhang Qi lowered her head again.

  Knowing that there was nothing to do with herself at tonight's banquet, Zhang Qi appeared very relaxed. Next to her, several Zhang sisters were a bit nervous. The emperor was young and handsome, and it was unknown how many of his sisters had a crush on him.

  The hum of conversation filled the air as the various families took their seats.

  Two more quarters of an hour passed, and then a loud noise erupted, followed by the sound of uniform footsteps approaching.

  The young emperor, dressed in magnificent attire, walked briskly towards them under the escort of a group of eunuchs.

  He sat down in the middle seat.

  Until Your Majesty takes your seat, those idle and scattered young nobles will saunter over and sit down at their respective low tables.

  This time the banquet was different from the last time when the envoys were entertained. The emperor would not publicly select any of the girls, but instead would send an imperial edict to their residence after they returned home.

  There is also a common ground, which is that the girls are still sitting in the front row, so that Your Majesty can see them clearly.

  In the midst of the commotion, Your Majesty's gaze shifted several times before softly asking, "Who is that?"

  He was referring to Zhang Gui.

  A eunuch who was familiar with the situation of each family's daughters looked at him and whispered, "It's Zhang's illegitimate daughter, Your Majesty has seen her before. The other day she played a piece called 'Free and Easy Wandering', it's said that her skills shocked everyone."

  The emperor smiled and said, "So it's her, dressed up like that she's quite a decent person."

  "Does Your Majesty want it?"

  The emperor shook his head, and the eunuch made a gesture, letting the secretary behind him strike out Zhang Gui's name.

  He glanced at Zhang Gui again, and a meaningful smile appeared on the emperor's face. Suddenly, he said: "When Zhou Guo Yuwen Yong takes office, our Chen Guo will send an envoy to congratulate him. Since Zhang Gui has great talent, she should be prominent in the world, so put her on the list of envoys too."

  That eavesdropper heard this, first stunned, then suddenly understood: Gao Yan's recent momentum is high, and he has a tendency to replace Gao Yang. If Gao Yan becomes the Emperor of Qi, Gao Changgong will definitely be reused. At the last banquet, Zhang Shi A'gui was already in Gao Changgong's eyes, now her appearance, I'm afraid it will make him even more concerned... Your Majesty has always wanted to form an alliance with Qi to resist the Zhou people. This time, Your Majesty sent Zhang Shi A'gui as an envoy, probably with this intention.

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