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Chapter 29: Fall into the water

    During the seven days in Chuxiu Palace, they were not allowed to just wait. Instead, they had to learn the rules from the nuns in the palace to avoid breaking the rules before the emperor or accidentally violating taboos.

Although this is the first draft after the current emperor ascended the throne, there is precedent for the entire process. The residence in Chuxiu Palace is also well arranged. There are many things that should be prepared, and there are also no things that should not be prepared.

The number of Shuang'ers was not large, and there were only thirteen people qualified to enter the final selection stage. Therefore, they occupied the largest courtyard, and the rest of the courtyard was allocated to the beautiful ladies, including palace maids and The eunuch led them to their respective residences.

They soon arrived at the yard where they were temporarily staying. The space was indeed very large. There were many beautiful green plants in the yard, but there were almost no fallen leaves on the ground, which showed that someone had carefully taken care of them.

"The people living in the main room are Mr. Du, Mr. Liang and Mr. Wang, and the people in the east wing are Mr. Zhou and Mr. Li..." The little eunuch who was responsible for guiding the way informed them of the room allocation. It is absolutely impossible for thirteen people to live in one courtyard, so they must share a room.

"Why do they have three people living in the main house, but we have five people in each of the east and west wings?" A rather delicate-looking Shuang'er couldn't help but question.

"Back to Mr. Zhou, this is also the rule in the palace. Those with high status live in one palace, and those with low status live in one room." The young eunuch replied slowly.

"What kind of rule is this? We are all waiting to be selected for entering the palace, and we don't have any status yet! How are we ranked?!" Mr. Zhou said reluctantly.

The young eunuch just smiled, ignored Young Master Zhou, and said to the others, "It's getting late today. Please hurry up and arrange your arrangements. Someone will bring the food later." After saying this, he bowed and

left. Go down.

"Hey! You..." Mr. Zhou wanted to pull him away, but was interrupted by a sneer.

"Idiot."

"What did you say?!"

"I said you were stupid." A tall and thin young man wearing a moon-white robe sneered, "The three people in the main room have extraordinary family backgrounds. They are all high-ranking officials in the dynasty, and their chances of being selected are much higher than yours. Don't you even have this bit of self-awareness?"

Hearing this, Mr. Zhou's face turned red with anger, but he could not refute his words.

Jiang Mo didn't bother to care about the intrigues of these people and walked directly into the main room. The decoration in the room was very gorgeous, with all kinds of furniture. Even the three Babu beds were made of fine nanmu, and the bedding on the bed was also very beautiful. Everything has been paved, and all the utensils are brand new.

Their luggage had been delivered and placed on the ground in the middle of the room.

At this time, the young masters named Liang and Wang also walked in. One is tall and the other is short. The tall man's sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes are more heroic than most men in ancient times. If it weren't for the mark on his forehead, you might not even know that he is a twin. The short man has a beautiful appearance, but his body seems a bit thin. Against the backdrop of the man next to him, he looks like he will collapse if the wind blows.

The man just revealed that the people living in the main house were of extraordinary family status, and Jiang Mo understood the identities of these two people. The tall one is Wang Tao, the second son of General Suiyuan who guards the northern border, and the short one is Liang Yi, the grandson of the bachelor of Wenhua Palace.

"Brothers, my health is not very good. I can't stand the wind. I can't sleep near the door or the window. Can you give me the one next to the wall?" Liang Yi asked after seeing the layout of the room clearly. He spoke slowly, his voice was as clear and clear as a gurgling stream, very pleasant to the ear, and his words were also very polite.

"Okay." Jiang Mo and Wang Tao were both relatively casual people, and they slept the same wherever they slept, so they readily agreed.

Wang Tao felt that it was easier to get in and out by the door, and Jiang Mo felt that the air was better near the window, so the three of them happily assigned the beds. The two people in the same room were not difficult to get along with, which made Jiang Mo feel relieved.

When they were about to pack their belongings, a young eunuch walked in and saluted the three of them.

"My servant Li Jin has met the three young masters, and he came here specifically to serve them."

Nowadays, the people living in Chuxiu Palace are all the beautiful girls and Shuang'er who are waiting for selection. Before the selection, they are not considered to be in this palace. The masters here do not allow them to bring their attendants into the palace. The palace specially allocated people to take care of them, but it was absolutely impossible to get one-on-one.

"Please make us a pot of hot tea. We're a little thirsty." Liang Yi was also very polite to the little eunuch.

The three of them drank tea and tidied their things. After a while, it was time to eat. The maids filed in carrying food boxes, placed three food boxes on the table in the middle and then retreated.

The dishes are not very luxurious. They are all served in small bowls. Each person has three dishes, a bowl of soup and a bowl of rice. The food cooked in the imperial dining room naturally tasted very good, and all three of them were very satisfied.

After eating and drinking, the three of them took turns going to the clean room to wash up and then fell asleep early.

Compared with the quiet and harmonious coexistence here, other places are much more "lively".

I heard that Mr. Zhou next door had a quarrel with several people living with him over a bed, and he almost got into a fight, but was scolded by his grandma. Someone from Xiu Nu's side thought the food was too bad and threw the dishes. , saying that they were deliberately harsh and insisted on seeing the steward. In the end, they didn't even get to eat, so they were starving all night.

These people are obviously very favored at home, but when they enter the palace, they have to abide by the rules in the palace, and they cannot be allowed to do whatever they want.

In the next few days, I basically learned the rules from my grandma, how to walk, sit, and lie down, and how to deal with others. I had to pay a lot of attention to it. I couldn't even smile too openly, so as not to displease the nobles. The layers of rules were like shackles, making Jiang Mo very uncomfortable. Fortunately, Wang Tao, who was similar to him, made him feel better.

Wang Tao would go to the yard to practice martial arts for a while when he got up in the morning. Jiang Mo, because of his martial arts personality, couldn't stay lazy in bed, so he often stayed with him. Although Liang Yi is relatively weak, he is a careful and considerate person, and the three of them get along very harmoniously.

Mammy finally gave them a half-day holiday and allowed them to go to the Imperial Garden for a walk accompanied by palace maids and eunuchs. It was also an eye-opener, lest those who were eliminated after meeting the Holy Spirit would not even know what the palace was like. have no idea.

After being cooped up in the small courtyard of Chuxiu Palace for several days, everyone was tired of it. Finally, they were able to go out and have some fun. Of course, no one was unwilling. Jiang Mo actually has no interest in flowers and plants, but the Royal Garden is a very important scene in novels, movies, and TV series. It would be nice to see it with his own eyes, not to mention that everyone is going, so he won't be disappointed.

The entrance to the Royal Garden was guarded by guards, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter at will. After Li Jin showed his waist badge and checked Jiang Mo's name badges one by one, the guards let them in.

The Imperial Garden is indeed well-deserved. Various flowers and plants are planted in the garden, which are very beautiful. It has unique stone stacks, winding paths, and a large lake with sparkling waves. There is a pavilion in the middle of the lake, called the Lake Pavilion, which is an excellent scenic spot. Scenic places. Many beautiful girls who came early went over there.

Compared with the scenery of the Imperial Garden, Jiang Mo was more concerned about his own tasks. With the help of the system, he quickly found Zhang Qian among a bunch of gorgeously dressed pretty girls. She has been following a beautiful girl with a graceful figure, a peach-shaped face, and gorgeous clothes. It is obvious at a glance that she is of extraordinary origin. Whenever a beautiful girl passes by her, she must say hello to her.

"Brother Liang, do you recognize that girl?" Jiang Mo was surprised and asked Liang Yi beside him. Liang Yi was well-informed and might be able to recognize her.

"I'm afraid Mr. Du doesn't go out often. He is the fifth girl from Shangshu's family. She is known as the most beautiful woman in the capital." Liang Yi recognized her.

"So this is the fifth girl of the Shi family. She is really good-looking." Jiang Mo complimented casually, but his attention was still on Zhang Qian.

Zhang Qian really has some tricks up her sleeve. Miss Shi, who claims to be the most beautiful woman, doesn't make any excuses when trying to please other people. She has a condescending look, so she treats Zhang Qian differently and even treats her from time to time. I will say a few words to her.

While I was thinking about it, I suddenly saw a commotion at the Huxin Pavilion.

"Someone has fallen into the water!"

"Hurry up and help!"

shouts came one after another. The pavilion in the center of the lake was basically full of beautiful women. There were not many who knew how to swim, so they could only work on the shore.

Jiang Mo raised his eyebrows slightly and noticed something strange. This kind of falling into the water scene is also a common plot on TV. Either he wants to attract the emperor's attention, or he is being persecuted, or he throws himself into the lake. In short, it is definitely not the case. Simple accident.

The guards of the Royal Garden reacted very quickly and rushed over within a few minutes. They jumped in like a dumpling and then fished out the beautiful lady who had fallen into the water.

Although it is spring now, the lake water should be quite cold. The guards are in good health and will be fine, but the beauty who fell into the water is not sure. After all, medical conditions in ancient times were limited, and even a small cold can be fatal.

The beautiful girl who was fished out had her eyes closed tightly and her face was pale, but her beauty could not be concealed.

"It's Miss Xu..." Liang Yi glanced at it from a distance and couldn't help but sigh, "What a pity."

It turned out that this Miss Xu was the third girl of the Yingwu Marquis Mansion. She had read poetry and books since she was a child, and was good at playing the piano. Yi, who is also well-known in Beijing, was also a popular candidate for the selection this time, but now I am afraid there is no hope. After all, the selection day is the day after tomorrow, and it is not certain whether she will be able to get out of bed by then.

The girl was hurriedly carried out. The imperial doctor was already rushing here. The lake was surrounded by guards. The beautiful girls by the lake were left for questioning. No matter what, the cause of falling into the water must be investigated. Clearly.

"Young masters, let's go back quickly." Li Jin hurriedly led them out and left this place of right and wrong as soon as possible. Anyway, they were far away from the lake and didn't see anything.

As Jiang Mo followed Li Jin out, he subconsciously glanced in the direction of Zhang Qian. He saw her holding a handkerchief in her hand, covering her mouth with a look of shock and panic, but her eyes were shining with excitement. of light.

Jiang Mo frowned fiercely. Could it be that her palace fighting system has started to work?

Perhaps the fall of Miss Xu was the first step for Zhang Qian to start a palace fight...