Concubine all over the world

Chapter 67 Three Exam Questions
Hua Man'er said loudly: "In order to fill the harem and spread branches and leaves for the royal family, this palace presides over this draft and selects sisters to serve His Majesty together. However, how to choose has become a big problem. All of you are noble, She is as beautiful as a flower and full of talent. After repeated selection by the palace in many albums, she was able to stand out."

"Last night, Imperial Physician Shen checked you again, and you are all in good health. Therefore, in this re-election, I will not test your piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, nor your three obediences, four virtues, four books and five classics. There are only three questions in my palace's exam, and they are only simple. Ask three questions. If the three questions are answered properly, it will be considered a pass."

Those show girls all murmured in their hearts.

For this draft, they tried their best to practice piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but they didn't take any exams.

Even Li Muhan glanced at Hua Man'er, wondering what kind of medicine she was selling in her gourd.

Hua Man'er was sitting upright, her clear voice quivering like a warbler: "Perhaps you are wondering why there are only three questions and nothing else. I can tell you the answer. I have studied your information carefully. I am already familiar with your talents, but some qualities cannot be learned from written articles. Therefore, only three questions are asked, and you don’t need to be nervous, just honestly say what you think in your heart. "

Actually, where is the reason?Hua Man'er just wanted to end the draft as soon as possible, and she would feel a little more uncomfortable with these concubines for a moment longer.Anyway, the list has already been set by default, only minor adjustments are needed, isn't it?

Since Li Muhan said he would take the test, and the Ministry of Rites also said he would take the test, then he just casually picked up three questions.

However, for the palace banquet and song and dance performance at night, Hua Man'er put her heart into it.

In fact, Huamaner also likes to be lively, and he likes food more.In the past in the old barbarian palace, the banquets in the harem were never without the shadow of Hua Man'er.Therefore, these things are all familiar to her, and she couldn't be more familiar with them.

"Yes, Empress Dowager." All the daughters bowed in a half-squatting salute, and answered respectfully.

Hua Man'er asked loudly: "The first question, if you were Maya, the king of Sa, would you attack barbarians?"

As soon as this question came out, the scene fell silent, and all the ladies in the boudoir were completely dumbfounded.Some have never even heard the name of Maya, how to answer?
At this time, Hua Man'er raised her eyebrows, and her phoenix eyes glanced around casually. Seeing that Jiang Wanshu, the daughter of Jiang Qin, the general of Fujun, seemed to be hesitant to speak, she asked, "Miss Jiang, do you have any ideas?"

Jiang Wanshu bowed her knees and saluted, Fang Luoluo said generously: "Reporting to the empress, I don't dare to have a high opinion. It's just because my father served in the army, so I know a little bit about it. The country of Sa is large and sparse, and there are many deserts, so I covet the fertile resources of the Central Plains." .If the minister is Maya, of course she wants to attack the barbarians, because this will allow the people in our country to live a prosperous life, is there any harm?"

"Ah—" There was a gasp from below.

Although they didn't dare to whisper, but looking at the looks of those ladies, they probably felt that Miss Jiang's family was going to die this time.In front of the emperor and queen, he said that he wanted to attack his own country.

However, Hua Man'er smiled slightly and nodded: "Sure enough, she is the daughter of General Fu Jun. She is courageous and insightful. Then, let me ask Miss Jiang, if you really want to fight, will you really fight?"

"My father once said that Maya will visit me on a pilgrimage in the future, and he will come soon. Therefore, if there is no hesitation, he must have violated the border and caught us by surprise. This move just shows that he also has something else in his heart. consider."

Jiang Wanshu was still eloquent and eloquent, her gestures were gentle and smart, and she was quite like everyone else.

Hua Man'er asked: "Well, yes, the analysis is quite reasonable. But your father said all these things, what do you think?"

Jiang Wanshu said neither humble nor overbearing: "My father often chats with my courtiers, and occasionally mentions these things. My courtiers are boudoir women, and I just think what my father said is reasonable. But when it comes to my views, my courtiers only know one thing. The courtiers believe My majesty is brave, wise and wise. Whether it is 'war' or 'peace', I believe that your majesty has his own courage and strategy. As a barbarian, all you need to know is to serve the country with loyalty."

"Okay!" Li Muhan couldn't help but praise, "It really is Jiang Qin's daughter. Empress, if you are interested, you can give me a title and a palace on the spot, no problem!"

Huaman'er's phoenix eyes were lowered, and the corners of her mouth curled into a faint smile, so she naturally understood Li Muhan's obvious hint.

Sure enough, when a man has a fresh goal, he will immediately be excited.

As you wish, as long as I am quiet.

Hua Man'er slandered in her heart, and after slowly raising her eyes, she stared at Jiang Wanshu with a smile on her face: "Sure enough, after the general family, the tiger father has no dog daughter. Jiang Qin's daughter, Jiang Wanshu, is ice-snow and smart, and canonized as 'Concubine Hui'. Living in Changle Palace."

"Thank you, empress. Thank you, Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!" Jiang Wanshu hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

At this time, Jiang Qin, who was leading the imperial guards for Han Feng, was on duty in the palace. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but smile, proud that his daughter was the first to be awarded by the emperor and queen.

But Hua Man'er looked at Ge Yiqi, the daughter of Jianwei Great General Ge Xiong, and asked kindly: "Miss Ge is also the queen of the general family, and her views on this matter are the same as Concubine Hui's."

Ge Yiqi's beautiful facial features showed a bit of heroic spirit, and she said with a cheerful smile: "My father and Jiang's father are comrades in the army and good friends. Naturally, they have similar opinions. It's just that Yiqi reckons that this battle will not be won for the time being. Because Your Majesty loves the people like a son, and does not want the people to be involved in war. As long as His Majesty has this thought in his heart, His Majesty will definitely try his best to maintain peace. What He wants to do, he is naturally capable of doing it. My daughter has learned a few fists and kicks from her father since she was a child , so I just want to express my opinion, if one day I need my courtiers, my courtiers can also be the female Jiao'e on the horse, for your majesty, for the empress, and for the people of the world."

"The daughter Ge Xiong taught is really forthright and joyful!" Hua Man'er praised, "Ge Yiqi has a straightforward temperament, bold and unrestrained, and loves to laugh by nature. "

Ge Yiqi knelt down and bowed to the ground in surprise: "Thank you, Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live! Thank you, Empress Empress, for a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!"

"Get down." Hua Man'er scanned the audience, and said again, "I will ask the second question: Regarding the national policy of 'ten years of recuperation', do you think it should or should not? For this national policy, if you live in How will the harem respond to this national policy?"

In view of the fact that the first two show girls answered, they will be canonized immediately.As soon as the problem came out this time, there was a lot of activity off the field.It seems that several are eager to try.

Hua Man'er was waiting for the roll call to answer, when she heard a timid voice from the crowd: "Qi, Your Majesty, Empress, I feel that the national policy of 'ten years of recuperation' is actually good, and it can shorten the time. Ten years. The last time Mr. Zhang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was a guest in the mansion. I heard him complaining to his father that the treasury was empty and the expenditure was stretched. But in contrast to the common people, the small life is getting more and more beautiful. Therefore, the minister thinks, we can adapt to the current situation. It’s good to rest and recuperate for five years. If you live in the harem and live in seclusion, how should you respond to the national policy?”

Hua Man'er took a closer look and found that it was Li Kejun, the daughter of Li Zhiru, Minister of Rites.

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Xiuxiu, the daughter of the Minister of the Household Department, was displeased. Zhang Xiuxiu looked at Li Kejun with a smile and said, "It's true that the national treasury is empty, but the complaint is too serious. I think it's my father's dissatisfaction with the finances. It's just a little annoying. However, when my father came back, he also said that although the emptiness can still be overcome. How can this national policy of "ten years of recuperation" be changed just by saying it? A good day must not be stopped halfway to make people complain."

"According to my daughter, taxes are still exempted. However, if there is a war, the common people can donate iron and weapons. During the years of war, I heard that the common people picked up a lot of weapons. My daughter can't think of a better idea, but What the minister means is that, in another way, the treasury can also be filled, and it is not necessary to pay silver taels."

Hua Man'er heard this, turned her head and glanced at Li Muhan, but saw Li Muhan slightly chin.

Zhang Xiuxiu usually has a gentle and quiet personality, but unexpectedly, Zhang Chi has a certain degree of restraint and quite a bit of insight.So he asked: "So, if you live in the harem, do you feel that these things have nothing to do with you?"

Zhang Xiuxiu said: "Returning to the empress, it is reasonable for the harem not to interfere in the government affairs, but as a concubine, it is reasonable to share the worries of your majesty. It is not a bad idea to save money, make reasonable expenses, and even sew military uniforms during wartime? This is all in the book It seems to be an allusion. The courtiers have no talents and no virtues. They just see if they can emulate the sages and share the worries for His Majesty."

Hua Man'er nodded and smiled: "Very good. Zhang Xiuxiu is virtuous and virtuous, canonized as 'Concubine Jing', and lives in Chuxiu Palace. Li Kejun is Li Meiren, living in Liuyun Palace."

After Zhang Xiuxiu and Li Kejun finished thanking each other, Hua Man'er continued to ask: "The last question: If you are all concubines in the future, how do you think sisters get along in the harem?"

Hua Man'er originally asked these three questions casually, and just wanted to finish the matter soon, but he didn't expect that there are many talented and beautiful ladies among these daughters, and their thoughts are quite insightful.At least in her opinion, it is much stronger than Shi Yurou.So when I asked, I became interested.

"Miss Fu, what's your opinion?" Hua Man'er cast her eyes on the daughter of Prime Minister Fu Wenyuan, and asked gently.

Fu Yushu did a half-squatting salute without haste, and said calmly: "Peace is the most important thing when concubines get along. First of all, you should follow the lead of the empress. Secondly, don't gossip, don't gossip behind your back, be considerate and tolerant in everything, and don't be jealous. Share your worries for His Majesty."

"Very good," Hua Man'er praised, "Canonize Fu Yushu as Concubine Shu, who lives in the Chenwei Hall of the East Palace. I hope Concubine Shu can help my palace manage the affairs of the Six Palaces, and truly regard peace as the most important thing."

Fu Yushu was overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, empress, thousand years, thousand years, thousand years! Thank you, Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"

"Stay flat." Hua Man'er turned to look at the other silent people, "What about you? Miss Cheng, Miss Su, Miss Ren, Miss Chen, why don't you speak?"

Ren Yingyue, the daughter of Minister of the Ministry of War, raised her proud chin, she gave a blank look to someone, and said, "I want to report to the Empress, what I want to say, has already been endorsed by other sisters, so I have nothing to say." But let’s talk about it. Who made the courtier’s clumsy tongue and slow tongue? How dare the courtier answer if the empress didn’t point to the courtier’s daughter?”

Originally, this Ren Yingyue was born with fair skin, oval face, and willow-leaf eyebrows, very delicate|small and good-looking, but now, Hua Man'er heard this, why does she look ugly when she looks at her?
Hua Man'er couldn't help but glance back at Li Muhan. Li Muhan leaned over her upper body and leaned into her ear, whispering: "Let's make her a concubine. Who made her the daughter of Ren Xun, Shangshu of the Ministry of War? But Ren Xun's foundation is solid, for the time being There is no substitute."

Hua Man'er gave him an annoyed look, turned around, and could only squint and smile, "Okay, what about the other three?"

Su Zhixian, daughter of Su Zizhe, Minister of Officials, Cheng Ziyin, daughter of Minister of Industry, and Chen Qinxue, daughter of Minister of Criminal Affairs Chen Jianxin, all replied honestly: "I don't know how to answer, so I dare not answer rashly. I hope you will forgive me!"

Hua Man'er looked at Chen Qinxue, but saw that there was a very obvious birthmark on his right cheek, but it was intentionally covered by bangs during the portrait.

Therefore, I came to a conclusion in my heart, and opened my mouth to reward: "You all kneel down and listen to the seal. Su Zhixian, the daughter of Su Zizhe, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was named a "virtuous concubine" and lived in Wangyue Palace; Cheng Ziyin, the daughter of Cheng Shijie, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was named "De Concubine, living in Zixia Palace; Ren Yingyue, the daughter of Ren Xun, Minister of the Ministry of War, was granted the title of Concubine Rong, and lived in Rongyue Palace; Chen Qinxue, daughter of Minister of Criminal Affairs Chen Jianxin, was named Chen Meiren, the same as Li Kejun and Li Meiren|Liuyun palace."

"All of you, Concubine Shu of the Eastern Palace and the six concubines, the two beauties, you can step down first. Lianxin, tell me to take all the ladies back to the palace, freshen up and come out at an auspicious time in the evening, in the square in front of Shangyang Palace , worship the heavens and the earth with His Majesty, and have a feast." Hua Man'er ordered.

Lianxin immediately led the order to take all the ladies down to the palaces to resettle.

Hua Man'er looked at the remaining beauties and said: "Now, seventy more beauties will be selected among you. How about this? It is said that playing chess can reveal a person's character, so play chess Well, the losers will be eliminated from the bottom up, and only seventy people will be selected."

Li Muhan squinted at Hua Man'er, knowing that she was obviously tired, and refused to continue the exam, so she fooled around.

According to his previous temper, he must get angry.But now, looking from the side, her face is tired.Suddenly he decided to turn a blind eye and let her pass.

Dozens of father-in-laws began to come up to the scene, bringing up dozens of tables, chairs and chessboards.

Suddenly, Li Muhan, who was relaxed, felt something was wrong, and suddenly raised his hand and flew a dart towards the roof.

"Ping—" Obviously, the dart missed the dormant man, but was blocked by him with a sharp knife.

Hearing this, Li Muhan immediately jumped up into the air and flew to the roof. In a blink of an eye, there was a call.

Eunuch He shouted repeatedly: "There are assassins, there are assassins, come on, there are assassins—"

(End of this chapter)