Qingchuan promotion rules in the backyard

Chapter 45 General Election

I don't know how long they walked, but the eunuch leading the way called to stop, and the long line stopped.

In front is the Imperial Garden, where this year's primary election is held.The show girls stood in groups of five and waited for the playing cards.

Mao Tongtong only saw Zhao Furong at this time, two groups away from her.The two looked at each other, and the familiar smile immediately dissipated a lot of the tension in their hearts.

Suddenly, Mao Tongtong remembered the dream he had after coming to the capital.The draft scene in the dream was [-]% or [-]% similar to today's situation.

She was startled, and her relaxed mood tensed up again.

The wait is long.Watching groups of people going in and groups coming out.The show girls have joy, depression, and fear.Those facial expressions are intriguing.

Finally it was Mao Tongtong's turn, she was the fourth in this group, and followed the beautiful girl in front into the imperial garden.

"Head up."

Mao Tongtong heard a soft female voice.She was nervous, but she raised her head slightly, but lowered her eyes, not daring to look.

But after a while, the female voice said again: "One, three, four from the right, stay."

"Cha!" A eunuch answered, and then Mao Tongtong and the others were taken out.

This is the end?Mao Tongtong felt that it was too unreal.With a blank face, he followed out of the imperial garden.When she saw Zhao Furong's questioning gaze, she remembered the voice she just heard.

She looks like the fourth from the right?Does that mean the first round is over?She nodded to Zhao Furong, and she also breathed a sigh of relief.After the first round, there is hope for the second round.

Zhao Furong seemed to be encouraged, a slight smile appeared on her face.

Soon, the group behind Mao Tongtong also came out, and Zhao Furong walked in with the group.

Only five groups did not enter at this time.Everyone waited quietly outside.In the end, regardless of whether they were left with a sign or not, all the show girls will be sent out of the palace to go home after the first round is over.

Seeing the relaxed expression on Zhao Furong's face after she came out, Mao Tongtong also felt better.

When all the show girls have been seen, everyone will be taken by the eunuch to Shenwumen in the carriage of each family to go out of Di'anmen in the original order. This is considered to be the completion of the first round of the draft.

When they exchanged glances with Zhao Furong just now, the two had reached a tacit understanding.As soon as he left Di'anmen, he got off the carriage.Two friends who have been apart for a year finally meet again.

"You have been reserved!" The first sentence of the two was exactly the same, and they immediately laughed at each other.

"I told my Ama when I came here that I want to go back with you!" Zhao Furong said.

"To put it lightly, what if you are left in the capital?" Mao Tongtong said.

"Bah, Crow's Mouth!" Zhao Furong frowned immediately, "We both have to go back together! What's so good about the capital, don't stay here!"

Hearing these domineering words, Mao Tongtong laughed.She just likes Zhao Furong's straightforward temperament.

"Well, you are not allowed to stay, let's go back together." She nodded vigorously.

"Girl, why are you here! Miss, they are all waiting for you over there!" At this moment, Lotus ran over, and she came to pick up Mao Tongtong back to Chen's residence.He was also happy to see Zhao Furong, and hurriedly saluted.This is my girl's best friend in Yangzhou City.

"Then you go. Let's talk another day." Zhao Furong was not procrastinating, and quickly let go of Mao Tongtong's hand.

"Well, I'll go back first. See you in the second election in two days."

Mao Tongtong was not sticky, waved at Zhao Furong and left.Mrs. Chen promised to come pick her up, and it should be within two days.

Sure enough, He Hua helped her into the sedan chair and said with a smile, "Girl, Madam is here!"

"Then go!" Mao Tongtong couldn't wait.

The Chen sisters also passed the first round.The three of them went back to the Chen Mansion together, and Mao Tongtong burst into tears when he saw Mrs. Chen greeted at the door.

When mother and daughter meet, they naturally have a lot to say.After finally staying up until the end of dinner, and returning to Mao Tongtong's room, Mrs. Chen took her hand and began to look at her carefully.

"Taller, thinner." Chen choked up.

"Er Niang, I'm tall!" Mao Tongtong laughed, but felt his nose was a little sore.

"Is this year going well?" Chen asked, wiping away tears.

"Well, it's all good! Didn't I say everything in the letter?" Mao Tongtong said.

"It's not because I'm afraid that you only report good news but not bad news." Chen Shi said.

"What about you? How are you at home?" Mao Tongtong asked.

"It's all good, all is good. I just miss you." Chen smiled with tears in his eyes.

"Er Niang, don't cry!" Mao Tongtong wiped away tears for Mrs. Chen, and said, "I want to cry because of this. Let's go home after the second round is over in a few days."

"Yeah." Chen nodded, slowly getting tired.

This night, snuggling in Mrs. Chen's warm embrace, Mao Tongtong felt an unprecedented peace of mind.

There are a lot of girls in the draft, and there is no end to the primaries in one day.So it was five days after all the show girls passed the primary selection.

At this time, the show girls left in the primary election will enter the palace again for a second election.If the re-election is passed, they will stay in the palace for a month before going to the final round.Only those left behind will be pointed to the princes and clans.

When Mao Tongtong entered the Royal Garden again, he no longer felt nervous the first time, instead he had some anticipation.When the result is announced, she will be free to go home.The loneliness and hard work of this year can be regarded as an explanation.

"Second from the right, step forward and speak." This time, it was a female voice.Mao Tongtong also thought it sounded good.Now that I think about it, anyone who can come to see Xiu Nu must have a high status in the palace.At least a concubine.I don't know which one of Kangxi's famous four concubines.

"Second from the right!" The eunuch beside him suddenly reminded in a low voice.

Mao Tongtong suddenly realized that she was the second from the right!Suddenly, my heart was flustered, and I took a step forward.

"Yangzhou is guarding the daughter of Mao Chengyun, and the Han army has a blue flag." A eunuch reported from the side.

"Head up."

Mao Tongtong raised his head slightly, and then he heard the man say again: "What are you good at?"

She was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly replied: "My daughter's embroidery is acceptable."

"Then embroider an orchid and take a look."

Mao Tongtong didn't panic.The second election is obviously more detailed than the primary election.The girl in front of her was asked to play a piece of music just now.

A court lady at the side brought a wooden tray with a plain purse and needlework on it.Mao Tongtong chose the thread and began to embroider, while the concubine above had already started to ask the next person.

Embroidery can be said to be Mao Tongtong's best.But she didn't plan to choose it, so she embroidered quickly without considering the quality.It would be just right if she was brushed off because of this!
After finishing, Mao Tongtong handed the purse to the maid, then stood quietly with bowed head, waiting for the final result.

(End of this chapter)