Qianlong looked at the group of guards in his Palace of Heavenly Purity who were clearly tall, rich, and handsome but still single. He lamented to Li Yu that the palace did not lack palace maids who were bright and knew how to do things. Why were there not many who liked each other?

Could it be that the place was not good enough …

Li Yu really could not listen anymore and couldn't help but explain to Qianlong, "The Emperor, the rules of the palace clearly state that the guards and palace maids are forbidden from having private contact. Those who violate the rules will be severely punished."

Even if Guard Fu Cha had a sweetheart, if the Empress was not his sister, would he dare to say it?

If he said it, his career would probably stop and he would not be able to enter the palace in the future.

If he wanted to enter the palace again, he would have to find Xiao Dao Liu and be stabbed.

"Bullshit rules!

If we don't allow love at this time, are we waiting for the soil to freeze and the radishes to rot in the ground? "

Uh … Li Yu did not know why The Emperor suddenly thought of this today.

Also, how come he did not understand what The Emperor was saying?

Who was the soil?

Who was the radish?

Qianlong felt that this could not go on, so he went to the Empress to discuss it.

They planned to use the festive atmosphere of the new year to have a gathering of guards and palace maids.

"Ha?

Is … is this appropriate? "

This was the first time the Empress had heard of this kind of gathering. How could this kind of thing be brought up in public? How embarrassing would that be?

It was not allowed in private, so they could only bring it up in public.

Just treat it as a formal meeting …

"Inform them in advance and have the artist make a portrait of each of them to get a general impression. Then use one night. If they are interested, zhen will grant them a marriage. If not, zhen will not force them."

The Empress understood that the Emperor wanted to have some fun, so she agreed.

However, the guards of the Palace of Heavenly Purity were all from good families. The palace maids in the harem also had to be selected.

Otherwise, once they heard that The Emperor was looking for wives for the guards of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, they would all swarm over.

As for the selection criteria, the Empress did not set it too high. In the end, she set the criteria at the standard that Wei Yingluo could pass.

Once the matter was announced, the palace maids in the harem were all excited. Those who felt that they met the standard began to think about how to dress themselves that day.

The imperial concubines of the various palaces were also bored out of their minds. When they learned that there were palace maids in their own palaces who wanted to go out and try, they did not stop them. Instead, they even took out their own rouge and face powder for the palace maids to use.

If his palace maids dressed up and went out, it would also give him face.

Consort Xian had already told Zhen 'er that she planned to go out, so Zhen' er also wanted to give it a try.

"Even the westerners say that the style this consort makes is good. Don't worry, this consort will definitely make you the most eye-catching palace maid present."

As for the imperial bodyguard, he went home and told his family. When he learned that The Emperor had decreed the marriage, he immediately nodded in agreement.

She must be a girl that the Empress liked.

In order to ensure that there were no problems with the people who came, Qianlong asked the people in the Sticky Pole Office to make sure that none of the bodyguards and palace maids who registered were engaged or betrothed when they were children, or that they had a childhood sweetheart who said that he would take care of them after they left the palace …

Next, everyone's body must not be a sickly person.

After making sure that there were no problems, Qianlong felt at ease and began to act as the matchmaker.

Qianlong and the Empress sat side by side at the head of the table. On either side were the imperial bodyguards and palace maids.

The order in which they were arranged was simple and crude.

They took off their boots, measured their height, and divided them into groups based on their size.

Those who did not have a wife came first. Those who wanted to take a concubine had to get the Furen's permission first. Then, they lined up behind those who did not have a wife.

There was a red candle in front of each imperial bodyguard. If they liked the palace maid in front of them, they would keep the candle. If they did not like it, they would blow it out and light it again before the next palace maid went up.

The portraits of the imperial bodyguards and their family backgrounds were all shown to the palace maids in advance, so every palace maid had a guard in their heart.

As for the palace maids, they were asked to wash their faces clean before going up so that they could show their truest and most simple appearance to everyone.

Zhen 'er touched her unique hairstyle and happily washed off the light makeup on her face.

Many palace maids already knew that there was someone in Imperial Bodyguard Fu Cha's heart, and that person was definitely not them. So, they all looked at other people.

There were plenty of fish in the sea, and they couldn't hang themselves on a crooked tree.

Fu Heng only wanted to marry Yingluo, so after the other palace maids finished their self-introductions, he immediately blew out the candles before they even started to show their talents.

When Yingluo was pushed up by the Empress like a duck on a perch, the other imperial bodyguards tacitly blew out the candles … …

"It's not that you're not good, it's that Imperial Bodyguard Fu Cha likes you. We all know that."

"The bastard likes you, he likes you!"

Afraid that Wei Yingluo did not have feelings for Fu Heng, some of the imperial bodyguards were so nervous that they could smell it.

Wei Yingluo had gotten her revenge. Originally, she wanted to stay by the Empress' side and serve her.

But the Empress did not want to waste her youth and tried her best to match her with Fu Heng.

Thinking about these two years … … it seemed like she would sometimes unconsciously think of Fu Heng?

In the end, Yingluo still agreed … …

With the example of Fu Heng and Yingluo holding hands, the people behind did not hesitate anymore.

The originally somewhat rigid atmosphere also became lively, and it seemed like a real fellowship party.

"There are some ugly words that zhen has to say upfront. The rules of the palace in the past erased too much of the murderous nature, but zhen does not want you to let go of yourselves now.

Tonight is just a chance for you to get to know each other, but if you want to get married, you still need to spend some time together. Calm down and think about whether you are really suitable for each other.

Zhen, as the Son of Heaven, is a man of his word. When you have truly thought it through, zhen will issue an imperial edict for marriage. "

"Those who did not come this time for various reasons, it does not mean that this kind of thing will have nothing to do with them in the future.

As long as it does not affect your work, zhen encourages you to interact more.

But if there is a fight or framing for a lover, once it is investigated, you will be sent to the Xinzheku or Shenxing Department for a lifetime tour. "

"Of course, if you have confirmed your relationship with each other, don't kill anyone in the palace. If you want to have a child, go home and have it. This is where you work."

"Even if fate ends in the end, it doesn't matter. Nothing irreparable has happened between you, and you can still be friends."

"Don't let your heart live so tirelessly in such a good time.

If there are palace maids and eunuchs who want to share food, zhen will not cut them off. "

Qianlong said a lot, and finally took the Empress back to Kunning Palace.

Yonglian and He Jing were watching their younger brother turn over and play. Seeing their Empress Ama and Empress Dowager come back, they immediately reported how much milk Yongcong drank that night, how many times he peed, and how many times he turned over … …

Like a good brother and sister waiting for praise.

After The Emperor and the Empress left, the voices in the hall were obviously louder.

Even those who didn't succeed in holding hands before got together and chatted loudly.

"That … … Can I ask what you like about me?"

When it comes to family background and appearance, Yingluo felt that she could be said to be the last among the palace maids present. How did she get Fu Heng's favor?

She seemed to have only given him a bracelet and two water bottles … …

Fu Heng bravely held Yingluo's hand, looked into Yingluo's eyes and said, "I asked The Emperor before why he likes Sister. The Emperor said that he didn't know. It's the feeling of wanting to cherish the person in front of him for a lifetime.

I feel that way about you now. "

"That … … That, give me some more time to think about it.

There's no one to serve the Empress. I, we'll talk another day. "

Yingluo glanced at Ming Yu who was obviously scolding Helanca. She gathered her courage and ran out.

Fu Cha quickly got up and chased after Yingluo.

Ming Yu pinched Helanca's arm and asked Helanca why he didn't blow out the candles. Was he planning on riding a donkey to find a horse?

Helanca felt wronged. He just didn't make things so extreme like Fu Heng and embarrass others.

"Then I have to praise you for being kind."