The leading woman had a proud and aloof temperament, but her attire was somewhat simple.
Although she was a daughter of an official family, compared to the other women, she seemed a bit inadequate.
The main point was, she wore a silver hairpin adorned with fresh flowers.
Unlike the other women, who wore gold hairpins decorated with gold beads, gemstones, and pearls.
"This humble girl, Lan Lingrong, greets the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty, wishing you both good health and eternal blessings."
Oh?
With just a simple statement, Lan Lingrong attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.
The reason was simple.
All the concubine candidates present were either nervous, excited, fearful, or curious, not daring to speak.
Yet she alone, when her name was called by Assistant Minister Zhuang Yunqi of the Ministry of Revenue, bowed and greeted respectfully.
Customarily... there was no such precedent, but it wasn't forbidden either.
