Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Chapter 611 Goodbye Light

Murong Chang was stunned. He stared at Murong Xianglan blankly. He knew in his heart that his sister did this entirely for him!

"Father, you know I can do it! Besides, I'm sure that when Ji returns soon, the first thing he'll do is try to influence my marriage! Think about it, with so many things going on, is Ji really innocent?"

Murong Cheng's heart sank. "I will investigate! No matter what, you have been wronged in this matter. This document..."

Murong Xianglan pretended to walk out: "If you are so embarrassed, forget it! I'll solve it myself..."

"return!"

Murong Cheng shouted. Seeing his eldest son looking at him suspiciously, he said with a splitting headache, "Just write one for me! Anyway, your brother is already my most cherished eldest son! Sooner or later, this family will be handed over to him!"

Murong Xianglan reminded: "Don't forget your private seal!"

Ji Shi had cut off her marriage with an axe, so she would also cut off Ji Shi's hope of giving birth to a son! This was the revenge Murong Xianglan was giving to Ji Shi!

Murong Ronglan knelt down at the gate of Murong Xianglan's yard, crying and pleading for her sins, saying that she was innocent and had no choice. For the first time, Murong Chang felt so disgusted with his sister's tears. He was still furious and rushed to Murong Ronglan and scolded her away. Murong Ronglan cried on her face, but she was very proud in her heart. As expected, her mother was really powerful. With just one move, she destroyed the most important foundation of a woman's life. Isn't Murong Xianglan prettier than herself? Doesn't she have a white cat that is unique in the entire imperial city? Aren't the clothes, accessories, and food she wears several times better than hers? Now, when she gets married and becomes the wife of the prince, she will make Murong Xianglan grovel and kneel down to beg for mercy every time she sees her!

As expected, Ji returned to Murong Mansion when the child was old enough, but Murong Cheng kept a low profile, which made Ji very depressed. And as Murong Xianglan expected, Ji repeatedly mentioned Murong Xianglan's marriage to Murong Cheng, and her words implied that the previous events were all accidents, and that she could exchange the family that Mulan had originally seen for Murong Xianglan, hoping to compensate Murong Xianglan.

Murong Cheng had already become suspicious and repeatedly scolded Ji not to interfere in Murong Xianglan's marriage. Ji was naturally secretly resentful!

Murong Chang was already worried about Murong Xianglan's marriage at a young age, but finding a suitable match wasn't easy. When Ji's son was born, Murong Chang was practically consumed by worry. Murong Xianglan teased him, saying he should just mind his own business. As the eldest son, Murong Chang had also reached marriageable age, and a date had already been chosen for their wedding this year. Then came Na Ronglan's wedding to the Earl's son, a few months after Murong Chang's.

Murong Xianglan was already seventeen years old, and Ji's move was really vicious. Murong Xianglan was unwilling to compromise, so she could only search and try slowly, but her age was clearly there.

When the imperial edict arrived from the palace, announcing that Murong Xianglan had become a candidate for the imperial selection, the entire Murong family was in an uproar! Murong Cheng reluctantly put on a smile and sent the eunuch who delivered the edict away. When he turned around, his face darkened.

He had never considered sending this daughter, or any daughter, to the palace! It wasn't for any other reason. The trouble these three daughters had caused over the years had made him realize that they were not easy to deal with! If they were allowed to enter the palace, if they caused any trouble, it would be a serious crime that would implicate the entire clan!

Murong Cheng's face was gloomy, and Murong Chang's face was also cold. They glared and asked, "Father, have you submitted your sister's name? Have you asked her to participate in the selection of concubines?"

The selection process during the Dasheng Dynasty was quite open. Aside from exceptionally talented women, beauties, and ladies of noble birth, who would be summoned to the palace by special decree from the emperor, the majority of the remaining women were chosen by officials' families. If a husband had already been chosen, they could simply report this to the emperor. Many families sought to gain wealth and status by sending their daughters to the imperial palace. The court had no mandatory regulations, and all selections were permitted within certain limits.

Those specific women from certain families who were to enter the palace had already been chosen by the emperor, and their families also had a tacit understanding.

Murong Cheng growled, "How could a father do this? Xiang'er has such a temper. When he gets angry, he orders people to beat and kill without any regard for the consequences... How dare I do that! I've already picked out several young men and I'm ready to show them to Xiang'er!"

"So what's going on?"

Murong Chang was also furious. If she succeeded in the selection, her sister would have to enter the deep palace, where there would be no peace and intrigue from then on! If she was rejected in such a light manner, without even a marriage proposal, then Murong Xianglan's marriage would only be more difficult!

Murong Xianglan, who had been in a trance, finally came to her senses. Her eyes were cold and she said, "Father should ask the people in the family who has the ability and conditions to obtain my household registration and pretend to be the head of the Murong family to secretly register me for the draft!"

Murong Cheng naturally thought of something at this time. He flicked his sleeves and rushed towards Ji's yard angrily.

Murong Xianglan's eyes gradually lost their luster, and she slowly walked back to her yard.

Murong Chang was heartbroken when he saw this. Later, Murong Xianglan heard that Ji was beaten by Murong Cheng and was confined to her house. If the child was not too young, Murong Cheng would never let such a vicious woman take care of the Murong family's children.

Ji secretly gave Murong Xianglan's household registration to her family members, asking them to secretly register Murong Xianglan for the draft.

Unfortunately, the incident had already happened and could not be undone. For several days, Murong Xianglan had been wondering if there was any other way out for her. It seemed that only by accepting her fate could she end the endless struggle that had been following her like a shadow!

Murong Chang had become emaciated in just a few days. His father seemed to be wavering these past two days, asking him to find a way to persuade his sister. He knew that his father could only kowtow to the emperor's edict, and there was nothing he could do. Murong Cheng was afraid that Murong Xianglan would not be able to accept it, and would go crazy again, causing violence at home. If the news got out, his daughter would be completely ruined.

Murong Cheng's attitude was discovered by Murong Xianglan within a few days. She couldn't tell whether she was disappointed or something else. This father always gave up on her in the most important things, time and time again. This time, compared with the interests of the entire Murong family, she was naturally the one being abandoned.

Inside Ji's house, Murong Ronglan was looking at her mother's red and swollen cheeks with great distress.

"Mother, you have suffered so much!"

Ji comforted her, "Mother, don't suffer! As long as we can drive that little bitch into the abyss, all this will be worth it. Even if your father hates you right now, it doesn't matter. Your father has always been soft-hearted. For your brother's sake, he won't keep me locked up forever!"

Eight years ago, Ji Shi was caught off guard by Murong Xianglan's return, which led to her complete defeat. She could only hide in the family temple and dared not show her face. At that time, she swore that she would make this little bitch pay the price!

Murong Ronglan said worriedly, "Mother, Murong Xianglan is so pretty. What if she gets selected and becomes favored?"

Ji said proudly, "Don't worry, Rong'er. Mother has already made all the arrangements. Murong Xianglan won't be selected, so we'll take this opportunity to spread rumors about her, saying she's vicious and domineering, and a jinx to her mother and husband. She's already old, who would want her? If she's selected based on her looks, that's even better! Mother has already made all the arrangements. One of my cousin's relatives is a concubine in the palace, and she holds the power of an entire palace! If that little bitch enters the palace, we can find a fault with her and let the concubines deal with her without any problem! Aren't there enough beauties who have perished in the deep palace?"

"I'm going to leave this little bitch with nowhere to go!"

Ranchun and Ranxia were also worried. The young lady's marriage was ruined, and before they could wait for a turnaround, they heard the news that the young lady was going to enter the palace for selection. This frightened the two of them and made them very worried!

The current emperor is the former Crown Prince, also known as Brother Chu Ming by the young lady. Should they tell the young lady? After struggling for several days, the two finally made a decision.

Ranchun finally said, "Don't tell the young lady yet. I haven't been able to contact Aunt Qiulan recently. When I can contact her in a few days, I'll have her tell the master about the young lady's situation!"

By then, the master will find a way out for the young lady. The best thing would be to give her a very good marriage! Those black-hearted people will be furious!

Ran Xia frowned and said, "Then...what should I do if I can't contact Auntie? I heard that in the past three years, because Empress Zhaoyi passed away, Auntie Qiulan had to leave the palace for several months every year to pray for Empress Zhaoyi. Our young lady might have happened to be there during this time!"

"There's nothing we can do! We can only wait!"

Late at night, Ranchun accompanied Murong Xianglan and talked to her. She gently comforted Murong Xianglan: "Miss, don't be afraid. When you enter the palace to participate in the selection, just behave properly. Don't stand out and don't suffer grievances. If you are not chosen to enter the palace, that's just fine. We will find a good family after you leave the palace. This is the most important thing in your life. You can't be careless. If it really doesn't work, I will try my best to contact the master. The master will not let it go! If you are chosen to enter the palace, don't be afraid! Then the time comes and I will accompany you to the palace!"

And at that time, Ranchun would reveal everything to the young lady. When the master saw the young lady, he would naturally arrange a way out for her. As for actually letting the young lady enter the palace as a concubine, Ranchun had never considered it, because Murong Xianglan's personality was simply not suitable for survival in the harem.

Murong Xianglan said, "Don't contact Brother Chu Ming anymore. He has done a lot for me. The imperial decree has been issued, and I will enter the palace to participate in the election!"

Since it is an imperial decree, what can Brother Chu Ming do?

"It's such a pity that the sachets I embroider for Brother Chu Ming every year, he never sees any of them and can't use them!"

Ranchun wanted to say something but stopped herself, and finally didn't say anything more. In short, she would not let the young lady fall into a more difficult situation.

Murong Xianglan was ready to enter the palace for the selection. This was the first nationwide selection since Emperor Ming Zhao ascended the throne. Not only the noble ladies from the imperial families in the imperial city, but also beauties from all over the country gathered towards the center of the Dasheng Dynasty.

Before this, Murong Xianglan sorted out the properties under her name one by one and arranged the people who would follow her one by one. The day before entering the palace, Murong Cheng finally stepped into Murong Xianglan's yard.

He had prepared banknotes and other things for his daughter. Entering the palace also required some formalities, and these formalities required money. Small amounts of banknotes didn't take up much space and were easy to carry. Murong Cheng had prepared a thick stack of small, medium, and large denominations.

If his daughter is not selected, he will find another boy for Murong Xianglan. If she is selected and given a name tag and becomes a master, she will be sent out of the palace and return to her family. She can have the last two days to reunite with her family at home.

Murong Xianglan listened to Murong Cheng's rambling instructions and felt extremely complicated. If she had been born normally and her mother had not died of hemorrhage, she might have been able to enjoy the warmth of father and daughter without any burden.

"Father, I have something to say!"

Murong Cheng's words stopped abruptly. He looked at the servants beside him. The followers immediately bowed and left. Ranchun and Ranxia also bowed and left quickly.

Suddenly, only the father and daughter were left in the room. For some reason, Murong Cheng felt a little uneasy. At this moment, he had to admit that he owed his daughter a lot, and he might not be able to make it up in this lifetime.

"Xiang'er, don't worry. Whether you are chosen or not, just keep a normal mind. Your father has prepared two options for you. Whether you are selected or not, your father has already made arrangements! Even so, the palace is deep and the rules are strict. Your father still hopes that you can marry normally, so that we can see each other a few times every year. If you enter the palace, it won't be a big deal. My daughter is a natural beauty, and it is only natural that she will be favored. But... Xiang'er, you must change your temper when you get to the palace! Back then, your mother was famous for her gentleness and virtue..."