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Chapter 18 Draft

Prince Wendebo Tan Yijie and Princess Xinxing were born to Wendebo's first wife, and the two brothers and sisters had been dependent on each other since childhood.

Wen Debo did not like his eldest son, but preferred the second son born from his second wife, and he was reluctant to appoint him as the heir apparent.

Princess Xinxing volunteered to become the marriage princess for Tan Yijie's heir apparent.

Tan Yijie was very important to Princess Xinxing, and when he was kidnapped, Princess Xingxing almost collapsed.

Just when Princess Xinxing was scratching her head and worrying about her brother, someone said in front of her, "A fluke is never just a fluke."

Princess Xinxing instantly understood who had abducted her brother.

Does that beautiful girl who looks weak have such great abilities?

Although Princess Xinxing did not believe that Jiang Changning had this ability, she did not dare to act rashly.

Furthermore, she also found out through testing that she was indeed not qualified to decide on the concubine.

The man added: "Princess, you should be content when you seek benevolence, and don't create extraneous problems or create enemies indiscriminately."

Princess Xinxing has completely settled down and no longer dares to take out her anger on others.

Soon the Qin Tian Jian chose an auspicious day, April 16th.

Princess Xinxing put on her auspicious princess robe and walked out of the palace. When she arrived at the city gate, the ceremony officer came forward and said, "Princess, please pay your respects and thank you."

She got off the carriage, faced the direction of the palace, knelt down and kowtowed.

When she got up, she saw the haggard brother Tan Yijie standing in the crowd, with slightly red eyes and a relieved smile on his lips.

She boarded the carriage again and left with the delegation. From then on, her homeland became a foreign land.

On the third day after Princess Xinxing left the capital, the Empress Dowager in the palace issued an edict. The edict was very long, and its central meaning was: "...the edict was issued to all parties to select all the daughters of good families to fill the court and provide heirs for the emperor."

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Today's Holy Emperor, the first national draft.

Three years ago, it was a small election. Only the daughters of officials of fifth rank and above could participate in the election within the capital city.

This time, it is a general election, and all girls of good origin between the ages of thirteen and seventeen can run.

On the official roster, in addition to Zhuang Qingyan and Zhuang Qingchan, there is also Jiang Changning.

Jiang Changning couldn't believe it, "Am I also on the roster?"

"Yes, Miss Jiang." The waiter who came to call the house said politely.

Although Jiang Changning was full of doubts, he didn't feel comfortable asking questions in public.

She didn't know why she was on the list, but King Jin knew very well that it was the Queen Mother who ordered it.

After a moment of silence, King Jin ordered: "You are loyal, make arrangements and don't let her be wronged."

Chang Youzhong was stunned at first, "Yes, Your Majesty." Like Cao Jiang a few days ago, he withdrew with a strange look on his face.

When the loyal servants of the Jiang family learned that Jiang Changning had become a beautiful girl, they had to arrange for someone to enter the palace.

Jiang Changning rubbed his forehead and said: "Tell Uncle Nan, there is no need to send people in, just find the right person and bribe them."

When you first enter the Little Palace Maid, it takes time and luck to climb up.

But she is about to enter the palace and cannot wait that long.

"Girl, bribers are not trustworthy," Shu Fei said.

Jiang Changning pondered for a moment, "Then let's arrange a few palace maids. Chamberlains are not necessary. Bribing people can also be done simultaneously. They don't need to be reliable, as long as they can be used when they are used."

"I know, girl." Shu Fei responded.

From the announcement of the draft to the actual selection, there is a month and a half for the girls to prepare.

All governments are very positive about the draft, after all, today are very young.

In order for the girls in the family to stand out in the talent show and stay in the palace as nobles.

Each government sent people released from the palace back to teach the girls the rules.

However, there is a certain number of people who come out of the palace every year, and most of them are capable, and most of them have been invited back by wealthy families.

There are still a small number of people who either returned home or disappeared.

Although the banker has been an official for generations, he really does not rank high in the capital of Lord Mancheng.

Just when the Zhuang family was struggling to find someone, Princess Runan sent an aunt named Peng, "Aunt Peng is serving the Queen Mother."

The Zhuang family knew in their hearts that Zhuang Qingyan and Zhuang Qingchan had taken advantage of Jiang Changning.

Mrs. Wu had just offended Mrs. Zhuang not long ago, and was beaten by Mr. Zhuang again.

When it came to arranging the girls to learn the rules, she didn't dare to make random tricks.

Someone cleaned up the open garden so that the girls could learn the rules.

On this day, after the girls had breakfast with Mrs. Zhuang, Jiang Changning, Zhuang Qingyan and Zhuang Qingchan went to the Open Garden under the leadership of Mrs. Dong.

"Cousin girl, third girl, fourth girl, this is the aunt that the family invited from the palace to teach the girls etiquette and rules. Her surname is Peng." Mrs. Dong introduced the two parties to each other.

"Hello, Aunt Peng." The three girls said the blessing ceremony.

Aunt Peng looked at the three girls with their own characteristics, and a slight smile appeared on her serious face.

Her eyes stayed on Jiang Changning for a moment longer.

She is indeed an exquisite and unparalleled beauty, no wonder that man would miss her.

"Hello, you three girls." Aunt Peng returned the greeting gracefully.

"Aunt Peng, I leave the three girls to you." Mrs. Dong said politely.

"I must try my best." Aunt Peng leaned forward and said.

When Mrs. Dong went out, Aunt Peng coughed lightly and said: "The three girls are not nervous. Although time is tight, they have to learn the same rules slowly."

"Yes." The three of them responded respectfully.

"From the third quarter of the morning to the third quarter of the morning to the first hour of the morning tomorrow, I will first learn the rules. Now I ask the three girls to walk around the house as they please according to their usual habits." Aunt Peng said.

The three of them gasped, they had to learn the rules for five hours a day.

Zhuang Qingyan and Zhuang Qingchan both looked at Jiang Changning worriedly. Jiang Changning was weak and sick, could he bear it?

Jiang Changning smiled at the two of them. Her body was really not that weak.

Being frail and sick was Wu's excuse to isolate herself from Zhuang Jike, and she was happy to go along with it.

The three of them followed Aunt Peng's instructions and walked around the house at will.

Aunt Peng quietly observed the three people's walking, sitting and other deportments. After all, they were girls from official families, so there was no big problem.

Completely accomplished this: never turn back when walking, never raise your lips when speaking, never move your knees when sitting, and never wave your skirt when standing.

Of course, there are still many flaws and areas that need improvement. For example, Zhuang Qingchan often holds her breasts and hunchback, and Zhuang Qingyan likes to stare and protrude her eyes, which gives people a fierce feeling.

Two quarters of an hour later, Aunt Peng called out, "Okay, girls, that's it for today. Please go back and have a good rest. We'll see you tomorrow."

The three of them saluted and said, "Auntie, see you tomorrow."

At three quarters the next day, the three girls arrived at the open garden courtyard, and Aunt Peng was already waiting for them.

Aunt Peng taught them how to lower their heads when standing so that they look supple.

When looking at people, do not squint your eyes.

How to proceed when taking the veil.

How to move when picking up a fan.

Aunt Peng explained and guided in detail one by one. Zhuang Qingyan and Zhuang Qingchan studied very seriously.

Jiang Changning learned the rules carelessly. She had thought about it. Since the Queen Mother wanted her to enter the palace, no matter how bad she learned the rules, she would still be punished.

So, why does she have to work so hard?

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