Until now, Gu Yunyao still remembered Ming Yue Cheng's words, "We will make you the only woman in the Imperial Harem and let you receive the respect of the people. We will not lack for you to live a luxurious life. However, all of this requires a lifetime of freedom, are you willing? "
At that time, Gu Yunyao did not even think about it and nodded her head. Rather than wandering aimlessly, it was better to follow the route that Ming Yue Cheng had arranged for her. In any case, she was an orphan girl, there was no one in this world that she could be attached to. Ming Yue Cheng buried her father for her, he was her benefactor. Gu Yunyao only had a grateful heart towards Ming Yue Cheng, she was willing to do anything for Ming Yue Cheng, let alone losing her freedom!
Gu Yunyao had thought many times, why did Ming Yue Cheng choose her? There were many women who were more beautiful than her, more talented than her, and had a better family background than her. Why did such good luck suddenly fall on her head?
When she asked Ming Yue Cheng's Head Steward Fu Er about this question, Gu Yunyao saw a strange expression on Fu Er's face. Although it was fleeting, she still caught it.
That old man who had followed Ming Yue Cheng for more than ten years only said one sentence, "You only need to guard your heart and keep your mouth shut."
These two seemingly simple words seemed to contain a lot of profound meaning, but Gu Yunyao's young heart did not understand at this time.
Under everyone's expectations, the palace selection began.
Early in the morning, there were palace maids who came forward to dress Gu Yunyao. In the garden that she lived in, there were many young ladies from official families who passed the first and second selection. Gu Yunyao could see excitement and joy on their faces.
These young ladies dressed themselves up beautifully, wanting to show their most beautiful side in front of Ming Yue Cheng. These days, Gu Yunyao often heard them whispering in private, discussing what kind of person Ming Yue Cheng was? What kind of appearance did he have? What kind of temperament did he have? Was he easy to serve?
Every time this happened, Gu Yunyao would retreat to the side, not participating in the conversation of these women. Their innocent faces were filled with yearning for this palace.
Compared to them, Gu Yunyao felt that she was much better. At least she had seen Ming Yue Cheng, although it was only a few times, she had seen him before. That handsome and imposing man was indeed what the woman had hoped for in her heart, but she didn't know why, but she couldn't see any love in Mingyue Cheng's eyes.
When Ming Yuecheng told her about her future fate, Gu Yunyao even saw a trace of indifference in Ming Yuecheng's eyes. She knew that this indifference was not because she had done something wrong, but because of something else. Gu Yunyao did not understand why this young Emperor's eyes were as cold as a mountain. Could it be that his heart was hurt?
These questions hovered in Gu Yunyao's ears, but she did not say them out loud.
When everyone was ready, Gu Yunyao mingled with the group of fifty people and slowly walked towards the main hall.
The capital city under the sun was magnificent and majestic. The ladies who were chattering just now also held their breath and quieted down. They were all very careful and their hearts were in their throats.
In comparison, Gu Yunyao looked much more relaxed. She already knew the results of the Palace Selection. Although she didn't know why, she just had to follow Mingyue Cheng's instructions. Towards this benefactor, Gu Yunyao had no other way to thank him. She could only use her own time to repay him!
"Xuan — —"
Fuller's voice came from the main hall. The ladies walked into the main hall in groups of five.
Mingyue Cheng sat on the Dragon Throne with an upright posture and a string of amethyst prayer beads in his hands. His expression was abnormally solemn, and the main hall also cooled down because of the aura emitted from his body.
In such a quiet environment, the ladies all lowered their heads, not daring to look at Mingyue Cheng on the Dragon Throne. Their previous excited appearance was gone, and at this moment, each and every one of them became dignified.
Beside Mingyue Cheng was Good. He sized up the ladies while sneaking glances at Mingyue Cheng's expression. It was only now that Good finally realized that their "forced marriage" made Mingyue Cheng very unhappy. In front of so many beautiful ladies, Mingyue Cheng's face did not have the slightest smile, and was even too solemn.
Sigh … Good sighed in his heart. Although he did not want to force Mingyue Cheng, in this position, he had no choice.
The Emperor always had many difficulties and things that he had to do. Unless, he took off this yellow robe. But it was not easy to put on the yellow robe, and it was even harder to take it off. Perhaps, this was the sorrow of the Emperor since ancient times! The higher the position, the heavier the responsibility on his shoulders. Choosing the path of the Emperor meant that he was destined to be lonely and desolate — —
"Retreat — —"
After waiting for a long time, Mingyue Cheng did not speak, so Fuller had to let his people retreat. Then, a new group of beauties walked in.
"Retreat — —"
As the shouts of "retreat" rang out, the beauties waiting outside became more and more fearful. Half of the people had already entered, but Mingyue Cheng had not picked a single one. Could it be that this young Emperor had high requirements? Many people began to become nervous, and one of the ladies even fainted outside the hall.
Looking at the ladies being carried away, Gu Yunyao felt some sympathy for these noble ladies. It turned out that being born in a wealthy family was not so good! They carried the hopes of too many families, and for these hopes, they had to devote their lives. How pitiful!
Finally, it was Gu Yunyao's turn. Following what the old nanny in the palace had taught her, Gu Yunyao walked in confidently.
The moment Mingyue Cheng saw Gu Yunyao walking over, his eyes became a little dazed. After being trained, Gu Yunyao became more and more similar to the woman in his memory. Although her appearance was far from Feng Qiqi's, her eyes and bearing were very similar.
"What is your name?" Finally, Mingyue Cheng spoke for the first time in this selection.
"Your servant, Gu Yunyao, greets Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
It was undeniable that Gu Yunyao's every movement was very appropriate and standard. However, after hearing the words "Long live the Emperor", Mingyue Cheng woke up from his dream. How could this person in front of him be Qiqi? Feng Qiqi would never speak to him in such a manner, nor would she treat him with such respect and politeness.
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