The spring of the second year of Jianping was as usual, with flowers in full bloom and green grass.

Xia Tong's mood was as bright as the spring scenery, but when she saw the eye-catching ox cart with two big red flowers on the side, which looked like the red cheeks of a country matchmaker, her face couldn't help but collapse - could it be that

Use this to send her to the palace for the draft?

Xia Changsong met her suspicious eyes and could only bite the bullet and said: "The eldest aunt went to Putuo Temple to pay homage, and the second aunt went to Zhenbaozhai in the east of the city. She said she wanted to buy a set of good jewelry. The only two carriages at home were both

They misappropriated it, even this was hard-earned!"

Today was the official day of the draft, and every household was working hard, but they arrived a step late. The horse and carriage shop had been rented out. By chance, Changbai met an old man who came into the city on the road and spent two taels of silver to get it.

Come to this ox cart, otherwise, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get out.

Xia Changsong looked at the wrinkled old scalper, cheered up and comforted: "Don't be afraid, sister, as the saying goes, red flowers must be set off by green leaves. Standing next to it, you look more like a flower, don't you?"

Xia Tong: "..."

It actually makes sense.

Well, having a means of transportation is better than not having one at all, otherwise her legs would break from exhaustion if she walked into the Forbidden City with only two feet.

Xia Tong tore off the two big red flowers in disgust, ducked into the carriage, and was about to set off when he suddenly remembered something and stuck his head out again: "Brother, if I win the election, don't forget to tell my aunt and uncle."

Second Aunt asks for a congratulatory gift."

Xia Changsong couldn't help but laugh, knowing that this girl was someone who didn't want to suffer, so he nodded solemnly, "Definitely."

Who said that the second bedroom of the first house had no good intentions? He never left the front door or stepped out of the house on weekdays, but he rushed to go out today, which was obviously a hindrance to the third house. So, of course, the interest must be recovered.

Although Yunyang Uncle Mansion is now in decline, it still has the foundation of a false title, and I heard that there are very few talents in the harem of the Holy Emperor, so there is no need to worry about being selected.

However, once you enter the palace gate, which is as deep as the sea, you may not feel at home. Thinking of this, Xia Changsong's face inevitably showed a bit of loneliness, "Actually, you could have avoided this draft..."

Xia Tong, however, was always open-minded. She waved her hand and said simply: "If I don't go, it will be Ayu's turn. She is only one year younger than me and has a dull temper. Do you think she can live well in the palace?

"

Although for her, a time-traveling girl, the third-fang master and his wife are not her biological parents, after all, they have raised her over the years, and it is her turn to repay her - it would be ungrateful to only enjoy rights without assuming obligations.

What talented people do.

Xia Tong always believed that a person should have his or her own responsibilities while living in this world, not to mention that the palace was not that scary to her. Rather, it was precisely in order to avoid asking for marriage that she had to participate in this draft.

Xia Changsong sighed: "Cousin Cheng Yao asked someone to deliver another letter the day before yesterday, asking why you had to refuse the marriage..."

Xia Tong felt as if he had been bitten by a mosquito and felt uncomfortable all over. He could only hesitate and say: "Cousin Cheng has his ambition and future, I shouldn't delay him."

Although Cheng Yao is a handsome man, speaks politely, and has a decent family background, he is an impeccable match in every aspect. But because of this, Xia Tong could never imagine how he fell in love with her. Could it be that

Because of the mutual attraction between time travellers? But she doesn’t want to be attracted to him at all!

Ever since Cheng Yao recited "Shui Tiao Ge Tou" at the flower viewing party at the age of ten, Xia Tong knew that this man was of the same kind as himself. However, their ambitions were completely opposite. Xia Tong just wanted to live in peace and contentment.

Although he is just a salty fish, Cheng Yao has great ambitions - even though his approach makes Xia Tong disagree.

With that water-melody song, Cheng Yao successfully became famous in the capital. He has been known as a child prodigy since he was a child. Over the years, he has become more and more amazing. Everyone said that he will definitely win the first prize in this spring, and even...

Some people placed bets in gambling houses for this reason. However, Xia Tong said bluntly, how is this different from plagiarism? Even if Cheng Yao won the top prize, she would not look down upon him because of it.

When she thought about living with such a husband in the future, Xia Tong felt like she was crawling with ants. Instead of listening to his sour poems every day, it would be better to go to the palace and sit on the bench! So the Cheng family just sent a matchmaker over, and the next day

Xia Tong asked her father to submit a message to the Ministry of Accounts and put her on the draft list, thus successfully dodging the disaster.

Xia Changsong was on good terms with Cheng Yao, so he couldn't help but feel depressed for this cousin. He never expected that someone would reject Cheng Yao's marriage proposal. He only thought that Xia Tong was determined to sacrifice himself for Xia Yu. At that moment, he said sincerely: "Sister, for us

You have really paid too much for this family!"

Xia Tong: "..."

I think too much, she is really not that great.

Seeing that the sun was about to rise, Xia Tong couldn't delay anymore, so he waved to his brother and said, "Go back, I will take care of myself."

Still acting like a little adult, Xia Changsong smiled, but the corners of his eyes couldn't help but feel sore. He lowered his head and rubbed it - he really couldn't bear to leave his sister.

As far as Xia Changsong is concerned, he is afraid that she will be selected, but also afraid that she will not be selected - even if the girls who return can negotiate for marriage as usual, in the eyes of ordinary people, they are lower than those who are selected. With such snobbery,

, and I’m afraid it’s not easy to have a good marriage.

But for Xia Tong, this move only allowed for victory and not defeat. She was really tired of Cheng Yao running to Yunyang uncle's house three times a day, so it would be more satisfying to cut off his hope.

After all, she was a little worried about ridicule, so Xia Tong stopped the bullock cart in an alleyway a little far away from the palace gate, but she walked forward, and the eunuch in charge led her in.

The show girls gathered in the Imperial Garden, and it was not long before the draft. They had already lined up spontaneously. Xia Tong was also led by her grandma, and she was pulled to a position in the middle of the line - roughly a gesture.

It comes from height.

Next to her was Li Mi, the daughter of the Imperial Academy's wine minister. The two had met at a family banquet and were considered acquaintances. Li Mi was surprised and said, "I heard that someone proposed marriage to the Xia family. I also

I thought it was you, but now I know it wasn't."

Xia Tong couldn't explain too much, so he could only smile vaguely.

Li Mi saw her relaxed expression, as if she had a plan in mind, and she felt a little vigilant in her heart - honestly speaking, this Xia Tong was not stunningly beautiful, but she was dressed in leather that was as white as milk, and her features were clear and clear.

There is something moving about her.

Li Mi felt that her skin was slightly darker because of her natural appearance. Her facial features were obviously as pretty as others, but she was afraid that they would not show off when standing next to Xia Tong. She couldn't help lowering her eyes and secretly thinking about countermeasures.

Suddenly I heard an old eunuch shout loudly, "Your Majesty is here~"

All the showgirls were busy cheering up and preparing to face the next interview in the best condition.

According to the rules of the Great Zhou Dynasty, beautiful women were always in groups of two when they faced the emperor, which was not only conducive to showing off their manners, but also making it easier for the emperor to see their faces clearly - it was always better than a blind selection.

Li Mi squeezed Xia Tong's hand quietly and said, "Sister, you and I both have good looks. I will definitely be selected later."

She is half a year older than Xia Tong, so she deserves to be called a younger sister.

Xia Tong then gave her a grateful smile and thanked her for her words of comfort. He turned his eyes to the side and found a pebble lying quietly in the passageway of the palace wall - strange, there was something like this every day in the inner courtyard of the palace.

There are dedicated people to clean it, and today is the big day for the draft, so those servants should not make such a mistake.

Suspicious in her heart, the leader's nun could not help but raise her eyebrows angrily when she saw that someone was still whispering, "Which ignorant person is still talking nonsense here? I'll disturb Her Majesty and the Queen Mother later, let's see who will take care of it."

It’s worth it!”

While scolding loudly, he walked towards Xia Tong with raised eyebrows.

Xia Tong fully expected to be reprimanded, so he hurriedly straightened himself up. Unexpectedly, before the nun in charge arrived, the sole of his foot slipped and he fell down.

While he was busy, several smart and beautiful ladies came forward to help him.

The grandma in charge shook off the hands of these little hooves, supported the old waist and struggled to stand up, "You don't need to pretend to be kind!"

Then he angrily called the chamberlain who came to clean the palace, "How did you do it? Fortunately, I was the one who broke it today. If the mistress is replaced, look at your heads!"

The servants hurriedly apologized.

The ladies were holding their chests and were terrified. Although a pebble could not kill them, the crime of disrespecting the emperor was not a small crime. If His Majesty saw her lying down and chewing mud, would she continue to be a human being in the future?

Fortunately, this nanny was able to block the disaster - thinking of her being so ferocious and rampant just now, everyone was a little happy.

Xia Tong was sensitive and noticed a hint of evasion in Li Mi's eyes, and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Sister, did you see anything?"

Li Mi was startled and hurriedly said: "I don't know anything. This is my first time entering the palace..."

She was secretly frustrated, why didn't Xia Tong step on that pebble, and no matter what, it would have tripped up some outstanding showgirls. Now that everyone is on alert, it would be difficult for her to do anything through the space.

This Xia family's luck is also very good.

Suddenly I heard the eunuch singing loudly: "The daughter of Xuan Guo Zijian is offering wine, Mrs. Li, and the daughter of Uncle Yunyang, Mrs. Xia, is here to see her."

The two of them hurriedly lowered their eyes to follow.

Although Xia Tong had some suspicions about Cai Cai, it was not the time to find out what was going on. He could only try to be calm and perform well in front of the emperor. If he did not reveal himself to the limelight, at least he would not bring shame to his family. After all, in this era, women and their families are both prosperous and prosperous.

One loses all.

Of course, she also hopes to be chosen in her heart. Only in this way can she get rid of Cheng Yao's entanglement - he can't chase him to the palace.

"Are you the Xia family?" said a slow voice from above.

It's the timbre of a young person, slightly magnetic - it sounds nice, but it doesn't feel very energetic.

Aren't all the heroes in history with clear and powerful voices? Could it be that she met a foolish king? Xia Tong was thinking wildly and did not dare to delay, so she hurriedly responded: "Yes."

Lianbu moved forward half a foot, so that people could see her clearly.

The emperor looked at her, and Xia Tong also raised his eyelids slightly, quietly staring at the figure on the throne. Even if he intended to be a salted fish waiting to die in the palace, Xia Tong was inevitably a little curious about the master of the imperial city.

.

Although he couldn't distinguish his appearance clearly, Xia Tong had an intuition that the monarch was quite majestic. Even though his profile was so handsome, his whole body exuded a sense of solemnity.

To sum up in one sentence: He looks extremely handsome; his eyes are extremely fierce.
Chapter completed!