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Chapter 1595 Meng Jingxian from "The Legend of Zhen Huan"

“Whether it’s the Second World or other worlds, they have taken in many orphans, but we don’t have a complete system. So, we should form a complete system next,” Jiang Chen said.

If the Jiang family is a towering tree, then these orphans taken in by the Jiang family are its branches and leaves.

Without a complete system, it is impossible to continuously inject fresh blood into the Jiang family.

“A complete system…” Rongyin remained silent.

If the Jiang family only had one continent or one world, forming a complete system would be easy. However, the Jiang family is involved in many worlds, not to mention those continents. Therefore, creating a complete system is not easy.

“Your Highness, should we form different systems based on the continent, and then combine these systems to form the overall family system?” Rongyin said.

"That's a good idea." Jiang Chen thought about it and felt that this was the best solution.

However, Jiang Chen didn't say much to Rong Yin, but instead let the next candidate enter.

Soon, the young woman entered.

Jiang Chen looked up.

The next moment, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received ten Eternal Vermilion Fruits.]

"Ten Vermilion Fruits of Ten Thousand Years?"

"This is the seventeenth time I've checked in and received ten Eternal Vermilion Fruits."

"This sign-in reward is pretty good."

"The existence of the Ten Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit is a rare treasure that allows martial artists at the Martial King Realm to quickly advance to the Martial Emperor Realm. After refining the Ten Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit, one's strength increases by 314, physique by 283, mental strength by 70, and agility by 180. It will be a unique treasure for the Jiang family in the future."

"If everyone signs in a few more times, then everyone can take it."

"This sign-in reward is pretty good."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Meng Jingxian is a character in the TV series "Empresses in the Palace".

In the drama, she is Lady Meng, the virtuous wife of Prince Guo, Yunli, and the daughter of Duke Meng Dase of Pei. She is quiet, elegant, dignified, gentle, intelligent, kind, and thoughtful, and deeply in love with Prince Guo. In the end, she dies from poisoning caused by Jianqiu.

"Meng Jingxian from 'Empresses in the Palace'?"

"I never expected it to be her..."

In the drama, Meng Jingxian is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Pei's family, and her father is a veteran of two dynasties. Therefore, Meng Jingxian's family background is extremely powerful. At that time, Meng Jingxian fell in love with Prince Guo at first sight and insisted on marrying him. However, because of Zhen Huan, Prince Guo did not agree. But Meng Jingxian was not in a hurry and waited patiently for Prince Guo, giving the impression of a devoted and devoted woman. However, she had been waiting for Prince Guo for so many years without showing any signs of illness. But just when news of Prince Guo's marriage to Huanbi broke, Meng Jingxian suddenly fell ill and could not recover.

Leaving aside her experience as the legitimate daughter of a Duke's mansion, which involved fierce power struggles within the household, her sudden illness—whether genuine or not—was never confirmed. However, out of respect for the Duke of Pei, the Emperor had no choice but to agree, and Meng Jingxian successfully married into the Prince's mansion. After marrying into the Prince's mansion, Meng Jingxian remained unassuming and unassuming, giving the impression of a serene and innocent young woman. She also didn't compete with Huanbi for control of the household. However, the reason Meng Jingxian didn't manage the household was that doing so in the Prince's mansion offered no benefits other than dealing with a multitude of trivial matters. It might even easily incur the dissatisfaction of the servants.

So she simply continued to feign illness, which allowed her to enjoy some peace and quiet. Besides, she and Huanbi were both concubines, on equal footing, and their lifestyles were no different. She, as the legitimate daughter of the Duke's mansion, was already far superior to Huanbi in status. There was no need for her to compete for this thankless and arduous position. Although Huanbi had Zhen Huan's backing, Zhen Huan couldn't interfere in the affairs of the Prince's mansion.

Meng Jingxian's personality was very similar to An Lingrong's; both were extremely perceptive and could observe things that others missed. When Meng Jingxian married into the Prince's mansion, everyone said she and Huanbi were deeply in love. However, although Meng Jingxian rarely left her room to recuperate, she was still very sensitive to any disturbances within the mansion. She soon discovered that Prince Guo's feelings for Huanbi were not romantic; rather, they seemed more like business partners.

Furthermore, her relationship with Zhen Huan made her even more aware that something was amiss. She had already guessed that there were no feelings between the Prince and Huanbi. In addition, during one of her visits to the palace with Prince Guo, she encountered Zhen Huan in the Imperial Garden, and from the interaction between Zhen Huan and Prince Guo, she could keenly sense that their relationship was unusual. At that time, she probably already had some suspicions. Later, when Prince Guo tugged at her sleeve, she seized the opportunity to grasp his hand, creating a sweet gesture. This quick wit and cunning were enough to show that she was no ordinary person.

Meanwhile, ever since meeting Zhen Huan, Meng Jingxian had sensed something was amiss. Therefore, she intentionally imitated the image Prince Guo had in mind. She possessed Zhen Huan's beautiful appearance, gentle and quiet personality, and, being the legitimate daughter of a Duke's family, was exceptionally talented. She was remarkably similar to Zhen Huan.

It could be said that Zhen Huan acted as Chun Yuan's substitute unintentionally because she was unaware of it. Meng Jingxian, on the other hand, intentionally imitated Zhen Huan, becoming her shadow to attract Prince Guo's attention. She understood that to gain a foothold in the Prince's mansion, power and status were not the most important things; only by giving birth to a child could she secure her position. Therefore, one night she got Prince Guo drunk and became pregnant with his child.

Later, when she visited Zhen Huan in the palace, she guessed from Zhen Huan's words that Huan Bi might be nearby, and that Zhen Huan and Prince Guo might have some unusual relationship. So, she pretended to casually mention that she was pregnant.

It's fair to say that if Meng Jingxian hadn't tragically died after mistakenly eating the Sixth Prince's poisoned soup at a palace banquet, it's hard to say who would have ultimately controlled the power of the Prince Guo's mansion.

"Meng Jingxian can be described as a typical noblewoman."

"I didn't expect her to participate in the talent show too."

"However, this is also a good thing, because it represents the wishes of the Duke of Pei."

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered.

"Greetings, Your Highness." Meng Jingxian bowed.

As a noblewoman, Meng Jingxian's bowing was very proper and aesthetically pleasing.

"Get up!" Jiang Chen said.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Meng Jingxian bowed before standing up, but she kept her head down and dared not look at Jiang Chen.

"Raise your head." Jiang Chen felt a little uncomfortable when he first saw the young ladies, but after a few times, he grew to like the feeling more and more.

"Yes," Meng Jingxian replied, then looked up.

Jiang Chen looked Meng Jingxian up and down and started chatting with her.

However, Jiang Chen only chatted with Meng Jingxian for a few words before leaving.

The next candidate for the imperial concubine was Consort Zhen, Xu Yanyi.

She is also a character in "Empresses in the Palace".

Xu Yanyi, a concubine in the later years of Emperor Yongzheng's reign, was newly promoted to the rank of concubine after Zhen Huan left the palace. She was quite beautiful and often accompanied Consort Kang. She loved to stir up trouble and gossip, always eager to create chaos; a typical opportunist. She and Consort Kang represented the prevailing opinion among the concubines. She once caused a scene at Yanxi Palace when An Lingrong's voice broke. In the blood-drop kinship test incident, she was punished with a six-month salary deduction for spreading rumors and unfounded accusations. After Emperor Yongzheng's death, it is speculated that she should be honored as a Grand Consort and moved to Shou Kang Palace until her death.

"Greetings, Your Highness." Xu Yanyi bowed.

"No need for formalities," Jiang Chen said, sizing up Xu Yanyi.

Xu Yanyi stood there properly.

After exchanging a few words with Xu Yanyi, Jiang Chen let her leave.

Soon, the next moment, the young lady entered.

This young lady is none other than Consort Kang, Gao Yiyun, from the TV series "Empresses in the Palace".

In the drama, Gao Yiyun is one of the emperor's newly appointed concubines after Zhen Huan leaves the palace. She is plain-looking but arrogant and conceited. She is close to Consort Zhen and, relying on the emperor's favor, is arrogant and wants nothing more than to stir up trouble.

"Gao Yiyun, like Xu Yanyi, is a minor character in the drama who doesn't leave a deep impression."

"No wonder I couldn't sign in."

"However, there are already enough people signing in on 'Empresses in the Palace'."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Gao Yiyun.

"Greetings, Your Highness." Gao Yiyun seemed to sense Jiang Chen's gaze and was overjoyed.

In Jiang Chen's view, as long as he wins the favor of His Highness the Crown Prince, he will surely be able to thrive in the palace.

"Ah."

Jiang Chen thought the description in the drama was correct; Gao Yiyun was indeed of average appearance.

However, Jiang Chen still kept Gao Yiyun.

After Gao Yiyun left, the next moment the young lady entered.

"Greetings, Your Highness." The young lady bowed.

"Get up," Jiang Chen said, looking at the young lady.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and obtained a second-tier, low-grade spiritual vein.]

"A second-tier low-grade spiritual vein?"

"This is the nineteenth time I've checked in."

"A first-grade low-level spiritual vein is the lowest level of spiritual vein. A second-grade low-level spiritual vein is the second lowest level of spiritual vein."

"A first-grade low-level spiritual vein can produce one hundred low-level spirit stones a year, while a second-grade low-level spiritual vein can produce four hundred low-level spirit stones a year."

"This is good stuff."

"The Jiang family needs such a spiritual vein to build a system for obtaining spiritual stone resources."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Qian Mengdie is a character in the TV series "Chishui River National Brew". In the drama, she is the eldest daughter of the Qian family. Although she has been pampered since childhood and has been influenced by music, chess, calligraphy and painting, she is also a kind-hearted girl who is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, values ​​her reputation, and knows how to be polite. She deeply loves Hua Lianhui, with whom she is engaged, and considers spending her life with him as her greatest happiness.

"Chishui River National Brew?"

"This show?"

Jiang Chen didn't have a deep impression of this drama because it seemed to have never been broadcast; he only remembered the introduction.

It seems to be the early years of the Tongzhi reign in the Qing Dynasty, a time of constant warfare across China. Hua Mingxuan, the patriarch of the Hua family, devoted himself to the people but was betrayed and fatally wounded. His eldest son, Hua Lianhui, on his way to the imperial examinations, escaped and infiltrated his "enemy's" camp to seek revenge. However, Zeng Guangyi, who admired his views on "developing industry to revitalize the nation and benefit the people," not only pardoned him but also spared the life of his beautiful cousin, Ruhua. Hua Lianhui dealt with the government and rivals coveting the Hua family's assets while simultaneously planning for the family's future. However, he could never have foreseen that the Hua family's rise and fall would be linked to the production of tribute wine. A compliment from the Empress Dowager after tasting the wine ultimately secured the Hua family the task of brewing tribute wine, while a group of corrupt officials seized the opportunity to fabricate charges and try to seize the Hua family's wealth. Despite his setbacks, Hua Lianhui had no intention of fulfilling the government's wishes to brew Shaochun liquor. However, after experiencing many hardships, he eventually decided to brew "the best liquor of the Qing Dynasty," providing the people on both sides of the Chishui River with a livelihood that would never fade. After 30 years of hard work, this once rustic liquor from northern Guizhou has finally become a famous Chinese liquor known both at home and abroad.

As for Qian Mengdie, the specific plot details are unclear.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Qian Mengdie stood up.

"Are you Qian Mengdie?" Jiang Chen sized up Qian Mengdie.

Qian Mengdie and Si Lingyun from the first world were played by the same actor in their previous lives.

Jiang Chen just didn't expect Qian Mengdie to participate in the talent show.

However, this also means that Qian Mengdie did not get married.

In the Qing Dynasty, the selection of imperial concubines was divided into the Eight Banners selection and the selection of concubines from the Three Banners.

The Eight Banners Selection: Held every three years, presided over by the Ministry of Revenue. Participants had to be Eight Banners girls aged 13 to 17. Married women or those over the age limit were not allowed to participate. Women who were engaged but not yet formally married still had to participate in the selection; those who were engaged but not yet formally married were exempt.

The selection of concubines from the three banners of the bondservants was held annually and presided over by the Imperial Household Department. It mainly selected palace maids and maids of the imperial family. Married women were not eligible for the selection.

However, those already engaged to members of the imperial clan or officials' families were usually exempt from the imperial selection process. For example, during the Qianlong era, it was stipulated that women engaged to members of the imperial clan were exempt from the selection. If they were not formally married but had a betrothal, they still had to participate in the selection. Refusing could result in punishment of their family (such as punishment of the highest-ranking administrative officer of the banner garrison) or being forcibly selected into the imperial harem.

However, for Jiang Chen, Yin Tang was just a disguise.

Therefore, this talent show includes Han women.

Although many people, including Emperor Kangxi, opposed the participation of Han women in the imperial concubine selection, Jiang Chen did her best to suppress all opposition.

"Yes," Qian Mengdie replied.

Jiang Chen picked up Qian Mengdie's file and looked it over, then asked her a few questions.

However, Qian Mengdie did not mention that she was engaged.

Clearly, Qian Mengdie had been instructed by her family before entering the palace.

After chatting with Qian Mengdie for a few minutes, Jiang Chen let her leave.

After Qian Mengdie left, the next moment the maid walked in.

"Hmm?" Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one hundred sets of materials for the Divine Extreme Pill.]

[Congratulations, host! You have checked in with 1,760 female protagonists consecutively. Rewards include 10 attribute points, a 100-cubic-meter expansion of your space ring, a high-grade low-level spirit field modification blueprint, and a high-grade spirit fish pond modification blueprint.]

"One hundred portions of the ingredients for the Divine Pill?"

"The Divine Extreme Pill is a pill used by martial artists in the Martial God Realm for cultivation."

"Just like the Xuan Yuan Pill used by second-rate and first-rate martial artists, the Qing Ling Pill used by innate martial artists and grandmaster martial artists, the Ling Long Pill used by grandmaster martial artists, the Tian Xuan Pill used by martial king martial artists, and the Hao Yuan Pill used by martial emperor martial artists."

"Now that we have one hundred portions of the materials for the Divine Extreme Pill, it means we can refine the Divine Extreme Pill."

"Good stuff."

"Starting from Luo Si, Jin Rulan, Su Bo'ai (Xia He), Li Juan, Zhen Yu Rao, Guo Yingfeng (Xin Guiren, Guo Guiren), Fang Chunyi (Chun Guiren, Chun Changzai), Meng Jingxian, Qian Mengdie, and now You Min, I have signed on to ten more leading ladies without realizing it."

"10 attribute points and an expansion of 100 cubic meters in the space ring are the most basic special rewards."

"A high-grade low-level spirit field transformation plan?"

"This is the twentieth time I've checked in."

The Low-Grade Spirit Field Transformation Plan transforms existing land into Low-Grade Spirit Fields, with a total of ten acres of Low-Grade Spirit Fields that can be transformed.

The intermediate-grade low-grade spirit field transformation map is an upgraded version of the low-grade low-grade spirit field transformation map, and can transform one hundred acres of low-grade spirit fields.

The advanced low-grade spirit field transformation map is an upgraded version of the intermediate low-grade spirit field transformation map, and can transform 1,000 acres of low-grade spirit fields.

"This sign-in reward is pretty good."

"High-grade spirit fish pond renovation plan?"

This is the twentieth time I've checked in.

According to the system introduction, the advanced spirit fish pond renovation blueprint transforms an existing fish pond into a spirit fish pond. The basic spirit fish pond renovation blueprint can renovate ten acres of spirit fish pond. The intermediate spirit fish pond renovation blueprint is an upgraded version of the basic spirit fish pond renovation blueprint, which can renovate one hundred acres of spirit fish pond.

The advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan is an upgraded version of the intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plan, and can renovate 1,000 acres of spirit fish ponds.

"Therefore, the difference between the advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan and the low-level and intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plans is the number of acres to be renovated."

"The advanced spirit fish pond renovation plan is ten times that of the intermediate spirit fish pond renovation plan, and one hundred times that of the low-level spirit fish pond renovation plan."

"This sign-in reward is really good."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Youmin is a character in "The Court Painter Giuseppe Castiglione".

In the drama, she is Giuseppe Castiglione's nominal adopted daughter. She only comes to live with him after reaching adulthood, and the two rely on each other for survival, developing feelings for one another. However, in the end, Castiglione marries her off to his adopted son.

"The Court Painter Giuseppe Castiglione?"

"I don't know much about this show..."

“Youmin…”

"Why is she participating in the talent show? Isn't she Giuseppe Castiglione's adopted daughter?"

Jiang Chen recalled the events surrounding You Min.

However, Jiang Chen knew very little about Youmin's storyline.

"Greetings, Your Highness." Youmin bowed to Jiang Chen.

"Get up." Jiang Chen looked at Youmin and asked, "Are you Lang Shining's adopted daughter?"

"Yes," Youmin replied.

"You are Lang Shining's adopted daughter, why are you participating in the talent show?" Jiang Chen asked.

“This…” Youmin remained silent.

"You don't want to talk about it?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Yes." Youmin lowered her head.

"Since that's the case, you can stay." Jiang Chen could tell from Youmin's expression that she had something difficult to say, but although he was curious, he didn't ask any further questions.

“I, I…” Youmin looked up at Jiang Chen.

"You don't want to stay?" Jiang Chen's gaze was sharp.

Youmin was startled and quickly lowered her head.

"Once you're here, don't leave," Jiang Chen gestured to the palace maid beside him.

Soon, Youmin left, led by a palace maid.

"Lang Shining's adopted daughter?" Rong Yin looked at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen nodded.

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised to see her.

"How could Lang Shining's adopted daughter..." Rong Yin was also somewhat incredulous upon hearing this.

“Perhaps there are things we don’t know.” Jiang Chen smiled, then asked, “But Rongyin, do you know anything about this Lang Shining?”

(End of this chapter)