Probably because he saw Huilan looking a little unhappy, Ma took the initiative to stay. Her dormitory was still reserved for her, and the original old servants were cleaning it regularly. Ma would occasionally come back to stay for a few days.

After the Chinese New Year and the beginning of spring, Ma ran to Huilan to joke and saw her looking at a bunch of lists and portraits. He couldn't help but ask: "Are you choosing a concubine for your godfather? The choice has not been decided yet." "

"No, the main concubine has been decided. It is estimated that the decree will be issued in a few days. I have chosen the concubine. The emperor must let me choose one. Can you help me choose which one is better?"

"Do you want one from a military commander's home?"

"Well, that's what I mean. Originally, the emperor said that he would choose another girl from a civil servant family and two concubines. I resigned. Why do you want so many women? It's such a fuss."

"Hi! Sooner or later, the power of the court is tilted. The more important it is, the more marriage is needed. Come and see, this is a girl from the Wang family, this is a girl from the Yan family. I have seen this once in a trance. At the New Year's banquet, the girl was cautious and her personality was not too cheerful.

This is a girl from the Xu family, the child of General Xu's family. She has a cheerful personality and loves to laugh. I saw her at the New Year's banquet. She is also very popular and seems to be more likable."

"Oh, let's stay at General Xu's house. Let me ask the emperor what the regulations are."

General Xu's family was more valued, so Huilan stayed back to ask Li Chengze what he meant.

"Concubine or something like that?"

Ma asked as he looked at the portrait.

"No for the time being, I still hope that my eldest wife and my godbrother can treat each other with respect and get along harmoniously. After all, my eldest wife can help my godbrother without too many scruples. It's not good to have too many concubines. Do you always have selfish motives? .”

"What you said is right, but it may not be what you want."

Ma shook his head.

"Hey! I also know that it may not be what I want, but I still have to think more about him. Isn't it so pitiful to be alone?"

Huilan sighed, she was very worried about her godbrother, he was more cold-hearted than Li Chengze, probably because he had lived a relatively happy life since childhood.

Li Chengze lacked warmth, so it was not surprising that he was attracted to Huilan, but he did not lack any kind of brother. He was valued and favored since he was a child, and he was Huilan's eldest son. Li Chengze gave Xiaozao to the child alone, so he lacked nothing.

It is not easy to attract him and make him fall in love with a girl as devotedly as Li Chengze. Huilan thinks that Brother Gan will not be devoted to any woman because his personality is different.

"My godson is so outstanding. He is even better than the emperor back then. There is nothing to worry about. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Besides, there is less interference in matters in the son's room. Just arrange it well, as long as it does not involve heirs." It’s a big deal, I don’t think you need to worry about anything else.”

Ma is also very transparent, and he has the same attitude towards Brother Qi in the house. Brother Qi does not have a concubine, but he does have a concubine. His maid is something he wants, not given by Ma. He likes it.

"You're right. I'm afraid that I'm not as good as you and can't do it without asking."

Huilan pursed her lips, put down the portrait and didn't want to pick any more.

"If you ask me, among the top loyal military generals, there is only General Xu and the Wang family. The Wang family was robbed by your daughter. It is a face to give your daughter a good marriage. The other one is the Sun family, and the girl from the Sun family is also If you are generous and capable, you will be more than enough to be your legitimate wife. You can consider it and ask the emperor for his opinion."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Let Ze Lang worry about it later. I can choose whoever you want, and it's not like I'm going to marry you. It will be half as easy if you choose your legitimate wife."

Huilan thought about it for a while and it was the same reason, so she simply let go. Anyway, she had a legitimate wife, so the concubine didn't matter much.

"That's it. Call Mrs. Wang over and let's play back the cards."

Ma came to her just for fun, to make Huilan happy, and to gain some more opportunities and benefits for Brother Qi.

"Okay, Qiu Yun went to find Mr. Wang and said we could play cards three times and eat at my place at noon. If the emperor doesn't come, the ministers will discuss matters at noon."

Huilan was very kind to these people and gave them face. They were just trying to gain some opportunities for their son. This was not an exaggeration.

"Yes, Madam, please have tea while I go to invite someone. Please wait for a while."

"Okay, good girl, go ahead."

Ma turned around and asked, "Are these people in front of you really loyal and not getting married?"

"I asked, Ding Xiang and Qiu Yun are not willing to get married. Those second- and third-class people in the past are all married. I gave them a dowry, but you also know that once you get married, you can't enter the palace to serve. Have you ever

There are good times and bad times.

Dingxiang's father and mother have already left, leaving only my brother and sister-in-law. She doesn't want to go out and is not happy to get married. So she has been following me.

Qiu Yun, her aunt did a very good job in the treasurer's office. She is an old man and has raised an apprentice. I heard that she is very filial and obedient. She is willing to be filial to her aunt even if she is helpless. Qiu Yun doesn't want to get married anymore.

It was a bunch of bullshit, and her sister-in-law also disliked her, so she was allowed to enter the palace.

They don't want to get married, so I can't force them. You also know that I don't like matchmaking. The rest is all done by myself. Once I have an arranged marriage, I will make it happen. I never guarantee a matchmaker, and I also go with

They said that if you want anything, just come and tell me and I will grant it to you."

Kunning Palace has also changed a group of people. The previous palace maids could leave the palace when they reached their age. Huilan is a kind-hearted person. She said that anyone who is over eighteen years old can come and ask to leave the palace. She will not stop them. They have a good marriage.

Yes, I am willing to fulfill it.

Therefore, the maids of Kunning Palace will not wait until twenty-five to get married. They can leave the palace as early as possible without any hindrance. Because of this small rule, everyone is very serious about their work and has something to look forward to.

You are really old when you leave the palace at twenty-five. Ma is only in her early thirties, and Brother Qi already has children.

Huilan's side was because Sister Xin was born late, but it was time to get married, so she felt it was a bit late to leave the palace on the 25th, so she told the people below, but this matter could not be publicized.

The palace rules are the palace rules. She can make the decision in Kunning Palace, but she can't hinder other people's future. Not all palace ladies are willing to marry. The girls who enter the palace have poor backgrounds. When they leave, they may not have enough body to spend a lifetime.

Well, anyone with a bit of ability and ambition is willing to stay in the palace to make a career and be an aunt. If it doesn't work out, you can live in the cold palace and live in retirement. Your life will be quiet. Everyone's choice is different.

Ma nodded, "When I left the palace, I told the people below that I would help them leave the palace. I would give them a pension. The young ones would be willing to leave the palace to get married. The older ones would not want to leave the palace and would stay and help."

I have been guarding this courtyard, and I also want to give An a happy life.

The women in this palace, whether they are concubines or palace maids, actually have their own hardships. Marrying someone is really not the only choice. Do you still remember my maid?"

"I remember, didn't you say that when the emperor gave you amnesty to the harem three years later, you went out to get married?"

Huilan remembered the people in front of these high-ranking concubines.
Chapter completed!