Chapter 1096: Chapter 1096: Let Everyone See Clearly
The girl first presented her embroidery to the Empress, who glanced at it and said with a very gentle demeanor, "Not bad, the embroidery is exquisite."
Behind the Imperial Concubine was also a nanny holding a roster, who whispered something to the Imperial Concubine, who then smiled and said, "Very good, dignified presence."
The girl originally felt she was almost tripping over herself as she walked, but upon suddenly hearing the Imperial Concubine’s evaluation, she was overjoyed.
Lady seemed like she was just making up the numbers. She said nothing, glanced at the embroidery, and nodded.
A palace maid then announced loudly, "Pass."
The second girl then approached. Her demeanor was much better than the first girl’s, her walking was natural, and her movements maintained elegance.
Nanny Xu whispered again, "Assistant Governor of Wuzhou’s daughter."
The Empress glanced casually at the embroidered handkerchief, on which a twig of Hong Mei was embroidered. The branch’s brown shapes were graceful, flowers scattered along the branch, and some petals still faintly had lingering snow.
This embroidery work, whether in technique or composition, was of the highest quality.
The Empress nodded slightly.
However, upon hearing the nanny behind her report "Assistant Governor of Wuzhou’s daughter," the Imperial Concubine was unwilling to even give the embroidery a glance and waved impatiently.
Lady still nodded as if she were a wooden figure.
The palace maid recorded while speaking, "Retain."
As long as two of the three ladies nodded, the girl could stay.
At this moment, the Imperial Concubine snickered, "Today at most half will be retained; don’t keep both the good and the bad."
The girl blushed, holding her embroidery, and went to stand with the daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Ruru stood in the last row and observed for a while, realizing that girls with high-ranking fathers and brothers were mostly retained.
She was familiar with many of the Xiang City ladies, so she understood well.
Ruru furrowed her brow; if the Empress and Imperial Concubine were choosing like this, why bother with such a grand display, wasting time and effort? Wouldn’t it be better to directly select their chosen girls as daughters-in-law?
Some girls came from far away, which amounted to trifling with them.
The number of people standing in front gradually lessened.
Ruru stood as the first in the third row.
The girl standing in front of her did not have good embroidery skills, and her family background was likely unimpressive, judged inadequate, and stood aside dejectedly.
Nanny Liu signaled Ruru to step forward.
To Ruru’s left, several meters away, stood many girls who had been retained.
Ruru pinched her handkerchief between two fingers, and unhurriedly passed in front of them.
Unexpectedly, she suddenly shivered, and the handkerchief fell to the ground, spreading out widely.
Several girls standing nearby instinctively looked down, and were stunned by Ruru’s embroidery.
The handkerchief was a chaotic mess, with threads of various colors intertwined haphazardly.
With a sly smile at the corner of her mouth, Ruru deliberately picked up the handkerchief slowly, shaking it twice, then proceeded forward clutching the handkerchief.
The handkerchief in her hand swayed, causing the hearts of nearby girls to sway with it.
They truly couldn’t believe someone would present such a thing to the Empress and Imperial Concubine.
Among them, some were not skilled at needlework either, but it didn’t matter, as they let their maids do it.
As long as they’re careful while needleworking, closing the door and ensuring no one sees, it is fine.
Despite being only a ten-meter distance, Ruru walked very slowly, hoping her embroidery would be fully displayed.
Reaching the Empress, Ruru lowered her head and presented her embroidery.
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