We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?.

Chapter 418 Reporting to elder sister, younger sister's name is Si Li
The capital of the Zhou Dynasty.

Since the news of the imperial palace's selection of maids was announced, people all over the Zhou Kingdom have had many ideas about it.

Especially the people in the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, under the emperor's feet.

Aside from ordinary families, many wealthy families wanted to send their daughters to the palace.

After all, if their daughter were to be favored by His Majesty, even if she didn't become a Noble Consort, she could become a Talented Lady or even a Female Official, which would be a good thing.

However, the number of women who could be selected to enter the palace was limited.

So apart from a few truly outstanding women who were selected to enter the palace, many others paid money to palace maids sent down by the imperial palace, hoping their daughters could get in.

Of course, ordinary women could also register with the local female officials on their own. After passing the initial selection by the female officials, they could enter the harem for the final examination, but the difficulty was extremely high.

This day.

Si Li changed into a clean and simple outfit, assumed a new identity, and went to the palace where the initial selection of palace maids took place once again.

However, this time, Si Li was carrying some emotions, and her mood wasn't so good.

The reason is that Si Li was eliminated not long ago.

At the time, Si Li was completely baffled.

Because Si Li's fabricated identity was perfectly innocent, her manners were impeccable, her appearance was beautiful, and her figure was exceptional.

According to Si Li's understanding, when selecting palace maids in the mortal dynasty, the most important thing is to have a clean background, followed by appearance and figure, because palace maids are to serve the emperor.

So Si Li felt that, logically speaking, how could she possibly be eliminated?

What aspect of myself does I not meet?

How could those women be prettier than me?

Feeling somewhat unconvinced, Si Li ordered her subordinates from Tingfeng Pavilion to gather intelligence.

Finally, Si Li learned that it was because the Empress Dowager in the palace was worried that the palace maids were too beautiful and would gain the emperor's favor, so there was an unspoken rule in this selection of palace maids: some women who were too beautiful would not be accepted.

Upon learning of this rule, Si Li's chest heaved violently with anger.

She never imagined that the reason she was not selected was because she was too beautiful!
This time, Si Li learned from her mistake and disguised herself to make herself somewhat attractive without standing out too much.

She felt certain she would pass this time!

But we still have to get through it!
Today is the last day for the selection of palace maids. If I don't enter the palace this time, it will be hard to find such a good opportunity again.

They arrived at the residence where the palace maids were initially selected.

There are only women here, not a single man.

Si Li was led into a room by a palace maid.

Thirty beautiful women stood in the room.

A female official walked back and forth in front of Si Li and the others, sizing up their faces and observing their figures.

The female official would even take the time to measure things herself.

Soon, the female official walked up to Si Li and looked at her.

"She's good-looking."

The thirty-year-old female official nodded, then her gaze fell on Si Li's neckline.

Today, Si Li deliberately wore a loose dress to conceal her figure, visually elevating her to an above-average level.

However, the female official still felt that something was amiss.

The female official reached out her hand towards Si Li's collar.

Si Li was stunned for a moment, but she still bit her thin lips lightly and clenched her small hands slightly, suppressing the urge to slap the female official to death.

The moment the female official touched Si Li, she froze for a moment.

After taking her measurements, the female official looked at Si Li in astonishment, her eyes filled with envy and even jealousy. In the official's opinion, although this woman's appearance was above average, her figure was too exaggerated. If His Majesty saw her, could he really resist?

Just as the female official wanted Si Li to leave.

Si Li quietly took out a roll of silver notes from her sleeve and stuffed it into the female official's sleeve, saying pitifully:

“Sister, I lost my father at a young age, and my mother passed away not long ago. A local bully is trying to take me by force, and I have no choice but to go to the palace to protect myself. I beg you to have pity on me, and if there is anything I have done wrong, I will correct it.”

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The lady-in-waiting's brow twitched. She wanted to say, "Your exaggerated figure, which you can hardly control with your hands, is something you can't change even if you want to. Besides, what kind of country bumpkin would have so many silver notes?"

However, feeling the thick silver notes in her sleeve, the official still accepted them and coughed a few times:
"Your background is indeed pitiful. We, the sisters of the world, should have compassion for you. What is your name?"

“Reporting to elder sister, my name is Si Li,” Si Li said softly.

"Si Li, right?" The female official found her name in the roster and ticked it. "Wait in the courtyard for a bit. You'll come with me to the palace for the assessment. Remember, if you really get into the palace, don't hang around in front of His Majesty too much in the future."

After speaking, the female official glanced at her collar again: "Also, if you enter the palace, you'd better tie yourself up with a belt, understand? Don't blame me for not reminding you."

"Yes, sister," Si Li quickly replied.

After leaving the room, most of the women left the courtyard, with only those who passed the selection process remaining.

An hour later, led by the female officials, the last group of two hundred women boarded carriages and headed to the palace.

Finally, twenty people will be selected from two hundred people.

Not long after, Si Li arrived at the palace and was taken to various palaces for assessment.

The people in charge of the assessment were all female officials from the Empress Dowager's palace.

The female officials first checked whether Si Li and the others were virgins.

Then monitor their words and actions, and examine their etiquette.

Being able to read is an even bigger plus.

Each time, Si Li would find an opportunity to secretly slip these female officials silver notes.

The entire day lasted until sunset, when the assessment finally ended, and Si Li successfully passed the assessment.

"From today onwards, you will be palace maids. The inner palace is not like other places, so you must be careful with your words and actions! Tomorrow someone will teach you palace etiquette."

You all need to work hard.

Soon two imperial concubines will enter the palace. Those who perform well will be able to serve the concubines, or even His Majesty!

Those who don't perform well will have to do the laundry and boil water!

Do you understand?

The female official named Jin Yin addressed the crowd.

"Yes, sister," the palace maids replied in unison.

Jin Yin nodded and continued, "I know that many of you dream of gaining His Majesty's favor and turning from sparrows into phoenixes, but you should refrain from flirting in front of His Majesty, or your lives will be in danger. Don't blame your sister for not warning you."

"Yes," the palace maids replied again.

"Go and rest, everyone. Get up promptly at 5:00 AM tomorrow."

After speaking, the female official Jin Yin turned and walked away.

The palace maids also went to their respective residences to bathe, change clothes, and have dinner.

Night falls, and darkness deepens.

When all the palace maids in the same room had fallen asleep, Si Li slowly opened her eyes and quietly got out of bed.

(End of this chapter)