Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 838: Chapter 838 Maid Qiu Rong_1

Shui Xiuxiu immediately curtsied in gratitude.

The other beauties by her side all revealed envious expressions and simultaneously tilted up their chins, revealing their sweetest expressions, hoping to gain the Emperor’s favor, too.

However, the Emperor’s gaze remained solely on Shui Xiuxiu.

Even when Shui Xiuxiu turned and left, the Emperor’s gaze lingered on the doorway, remaining there for quite some time without moving.

This scene filled the hearts of the other concubines with bitterness.

Next up was the third group of five beauties. Even after seeing the radiant beauty of Shui Xiuxiu from the second group, these five managed to dazzle the crowds.@@novelbin@@

Of course, when Jiang Ning was doing the initial selection, she wouldn’t let the most beautiful ones be left out.

That would have seemed too unfair.

Although beauty is something one is born with, it’s also a result of one’s luck.

Among several hundred beauties, it is quite easy to select about ten of the most beautiful ones.

Interestingly, all five from the third group were captivating in their own way.

Both plump and slender, each had their unique beauty.

The Empress was speechless.

The words she had used to ridicule Jiang Ning now smacked back at her own face.

Fact is, the Princess Consort wasn’t biased in her decision.

The Emperor only then could tear his thoughts away from Shui Xiuxiu, shifting his attention to the five beauties before him.

Understanding the Emperor’s desire, Concubine Shu smiled kindly and said, “It seems that the quality of the beauties this time around is far better than before. These young beauties have even caught my liking. My Lord, I think the one in the pink dress in the middle is the best. She looks bright and elegant, and clearly has some talent.”

The Emperor nodded slightly, asking the girl in the pink dress, “What is your name?”

The pink-dressed beauty quickly replied, “Your Majesty, I am Qiu Rong.”

“Qiu…you belong to the family of the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice?”

“Your Majesty, I am the daughter of the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Qiu Qi,” replied the beauty.

In Jiang Ning’s estimation, although Shui Xiuxiu’s mimicry of Concubine Jin made her look attractive, in terms of pure beauty, the Junior Minister’s daughter outshone her.

The girl was exceptionally tall and slim with a pair of lively eyes, shining like the sun in March, like the brightest stars.

Her beauty was so vibrant that it would catch anyone’s attention no matter where she was.

Her beauty was highly impactful.

It was the kind of beauty that could stir insecurity and a sense of inferiority even in women.

Upon setting eyes on her, one would be left with a deeply ingrained impression that was hard to forget.

This girl was full of confidence, her demeanor was refreshing and free, indicating that she had been pampered and cherished at home and had never experienced hardship.

Looking at her, one could believe that a person’s aura is a real thing.

The moment Jiang Ning saw Qiu Rong, she thought of Prince of Zhao, Li You.

Prince of Zhao, Li You, who had the charisma of a quietly flowing stream, was the complete antithesis of Qiu Rong’s flamboyant beauty.

Qiu Rong’s beauty was too dazzling.

It completely overshadowed the other four beauties beside her.

Even the increasingly serene Concubine Yu couldn’t help but murmur something under her breath.

Without a doubt, this Qiu Rong is sure to be chosen.

The clever eunuch had already brought a tray, delicately placing a hairpin on it to present it to her.

Qiu Rong gracefully accepted the golden hairpin and kneeled to show her gratitude, her attitude neither overly excited nor surprised by the favor.

Her confidence, coming from within her bones, told her that with her beauty and family background, there was no way that she wouldn’t make it through the selection process.