The minutes ticked by, and Song Yunzhao felt increasingly hot. She stared intently at the hall doors. The moment they opened, she saw Song Yexi walking out. From their row, only Lu Zhixue had been kept.
Song Yexi and the others who were dismissed weren't allowed to linger; they had to leave immediately with the palace maids. Before she left, Song Yexi glanced in Song Yunzhao's direction and gave her a wide smile.
Song Yunzhao smiled back. 'It seems being eliminated wasn't much of a blow to Song Yexi.' She let out a small sigh of relief.
Row after row of concubines entered the hall, with a different number chosen from each group. Soon, it was the turn of Qin Xiyue's row. As expected, she was chosen.
Han Jinyi, Feng Yunjin, and Fan Qingru were also chosen. 'Just like in the book.'
