This audition is very simple and straightforward, completely unlike last year's which required learning etiquette for several months. This time the female contestants only learned for three days and didn't need to learn anymore.

  The host of this selection is naturally the most popular Snow Concubine in the harem today. In the harem, only she can thrive and not decline, while other concubines are just supporting her.

  Yan Xijun was eliminated in the first round. The reason is that her family background is too lowly and she is not worthy of becoming the emperor's 'woman'.

  And she was also willing to accept such a result. In her heart, she was naturally overjoyed. Because she didn't have to face Yang Qixue.

  The first batch of people who were eliminated were all miserable souls. Some 'girls' couldn't accept the result and instead covered their heads and burst into tears.

  Yan Xikun gazed indifferently at these women who were crying out in anguish. He thought to himself, "You women who weren't chosen are actually much happier than those who will soon become imperial consorts. The inner palace isn't as good as you think it is. It's always filled with schemes and plots. If you're not careful, your life could be lost at any moment."

  Just as she was feeling sentimental, a eunuch and a matron arrived to divide the rejected candidates into two groups. Yan Xikun followed the eunuch away.

  After the eunuch had arranged for everyone to leave, only Yan Xijun was left behind. She looked at the eunuch in surprise and asked: "Sir, where has this servant been assigned?"

  "The young lady can be called Nian Xue." The eunuch asked respectfully.

  Nian Xue, this name was given to herself by Yan Xi Jun before entering the palace. It means that she will always remember Snow Lian's kindness to her. Only Chu Yi Cheng knows the meaning of this name. Is it possible that this eunuch is his person?

  The thought flashed through Yan Xijun's mind, and she bowed her head to say: "Greetings, Old Master. I am indeed Nianxue. There is no need for Miss Nianxue to be so polite."

  The eunuch walked a few steps towards her, then leaned in close and said in a low voice: "Nian Xue young lady, my name is Ming Gonggong. I am the person of King Jing. He entrusted me to take care of you in the palace. You can rest assured, I will listen to the king's instructions. If you have any requests, just say so."

  Ah. It's really King Jeong's person. That's great.

  Yan Xijun said happily: "Since Master Gong is his person, then you should also know that he plans to arrange me to do things there."

  Master nodded and said, "The master has mentioned that it would be best to arrange for you to go to Zhengyang Palace. However, Zhengyang Palace is not short of people at the moment. In a few days, there will be a palace maid whose term is up and she will be leaving the palace. I'll go ask my master to arrange for you to take her place."

  "Your master."

  Eunuch Director Luo Gonggong, Ah! Ming Gonggong smiled slightly with satisfaction: "I still haven't disappointed Master today. After 'wasting' five years of time, I finally gained Eunuch Director Luo's trust and high expectations."

  "Hehe, yes. Master Ming is formidable." Yan Xijun smiled faintly and said: "Master Ming, where should I go to rest these few days?"

  "Uh-huh, you go to the warehouse and 'mix' for a few days first." Old Man Ming said: "I'll take you there now. Working in the warehouse is easy. You just need to keep track of accounts and manage the goods."

  "Oh." Yan Xijun naturally knew what the warehouse was for. It was nothing more than managing and protecting some important items in the imperial palace.

  The old man took her to the back and handed her over to the manager after a few words, then left. She was taken care of by the old man, and the manager treated her well and didn't dare to make things difficult for her.

  To know that Ming Gonggong's backer is actually the eunuch general manager Luo Gonggong. Who dares to offend him?

  It was fine just now. But when Yan Xijun saw that 'woman' appear, her mood could be said to have turned sour.

  This person is none other than her arch-nemesis, the former Xian Fei and current Zhang Xiaoyan Palace 'girl'. It's really unknown what kind of means she used to also 'mix' into doing things in the warehouse.

  Yan Xijun thought that if she hadn't remembered incorrectly, she recalled that Zhang Xiaoyan was originally sent to the laundry department as a laborer, but now she's doing the same job as herself.

  She thought she was unlucky and didn't even bother to get close to her. However, Zhang Xiaoyan stared at her with a pair of charming eyes for a long time, making her feel uneasy and want to lose her temper.

  But then Zhang Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow and asked haughtily: "Newcomer?"

  "Yes." Yan Xijun replied calmly.

  What's your name?

  "Why should I tell you."

  "Hey, you're just a dead servant girl who's just entered the palace. What qualifications do you have to be arrogant in front of me? Let me tell you, I was the renowned virtuous imperial concubine in the harem last year. If it were in the past, I would have already taken action to teach you a lesson."

  Zhang Xiaoyan said indignantly.

  "Wow, Queen Xian! " Yan Xiu Jun feigned exaggerated surprise. Then he coldly and sarcastically said: "You also know that's your former identity. Now you're no different from us. What qualifications do you have to be arrogant? In the end, you're just a phoenix who has lost its feathers. What's there to be proud of?"

  Yan Xijun's words brought about a burst of laughter from the other palace eunuchs and maids. She didn't want to have any more dealings with her, but Zhang Xiaoyan was really getting on her nerves.

  Thinking of almost dying at her hands last year, Yan Xijun was very angry. So she didn't plan to swallow her anger and become a turtle anymore.

  Zhang Xiaoyan's face turned red with anger at these words, and she saw herself being ridiculed by those lowly slaves. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth in silence. She raised her palm and swung it towards Yan Xijun's face, saying: "You cheap girl, dare to defy me? See if I don't teach you a lesson."

  Her palm didn't get its way, because it was pinched by the steward's wrist. He saw him with a stern face, glaring at her and saying: "Zhang Xiaoyan, can you behave yourself in our house? You've offended few people here, even Nianxue girl who just entered the palace wasn't spared. What do you want to do? Do you still want to live peacefully here?"

  "If it weren't for seeing that you had helped our family before, we wouldn't have brought you over from the laundry bureau."

  The housekeeper's disgusted gaze told Yan Xijun that he didn't like her either.

  Zhang Xiaoyan angrily said: "You don't distinguish right from wrong. If she hadn't offended me, I wouldn't have taken action to teach her a lesson."

  "Zhang Xiaoyan, let me repeat myself. Don't say anything else. Hurry up and do your job. Don't provoke me, or I'll send you back to the laundry house to do hard labor."

  Zhang Xiaoyan was threatened by the steward's words, and glared at Yan Xijun with hatred before reluctantly leaving.

  Looking at her departing back, Yan Xijun let out a soft sigh. The once glorious and noble Empress Xiao had now been controlled by a lowly slave. It was truly a poignant sight.

  The women in this harem are all controlled by Chu Yixuan, who holds their lives and glory in his hands. One word from him can make someone a master, and the same word can also make someone a slave.

  People in the palace are all pitiful people.

  "Think of Snow Maiden, that Zhang Xiaoyan is indeed a virtuous person. Today she offended you, please don't take it to heart." The eunuch in charge fawned and nodded towards Yan Xijun.

  "Housekeeper, you can rest assured now. Nian Xue won't bother her again." Yan Xi Jun said with a sigh. Zhang Xiao Yan is also a pitiful person, so there's no need to lower herself to her level.

  The eunuch in charge let out a sigh of relief: "This is for the best."