Ruru's mind was racing, but she didn't show it at all on her face. She respectfully saluted the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and Lady, and silently stood among those who had been retained.
Next was Wu Miaomiao.
A glimmer flashed in the Empress's eyes, "Very good, graceful and composed, skilled in needlework too."
Consort Rong also offered a few words of praise, and Lady nodded in agreement.
Wu Miaomiao was also retained.
By evening, this round of selection was finally over.
Out of the original hundred-plus girls who entered the hall, only fifty-plus remained.
These fifty-some were either outstanding in all aspects themselves or came from prominent families.
Ruru walked out with the other girls.
Returning to Yuexiu Palace, the food box was also brought over.
Ruru ate listlessly. She had wanted to leave twice but was stopped each time, and now she really couldn't do anything further.
