With the help of Qiong Yulou, the draft was carried out in an orderly manner, and the primary election was successfully concluded soon.
The outstanding men and women selected from various states and counties rushed to Xiangzhou non-stop to participate in the second round of selection.
Logically speaking, the royal family should be responsible for the food, clothing, housing and transportation of these candidates. Xiao Yutang also received funds when he was ordered to draft.
However, Xiao Yutang had already spent most of this money, and the biggest expense was the purchase of the jade note from the Qionglou Jade Banquet.
Now Xiao Yutang has little money in his hands. If Qiong Yulou hadn't provided him with food and accommodation, he might not have had to live on the streets.
He had no arrangements here, and the handsome men and women who came from all over the place didn't think much about it and found a place to stay on their own.
For a time, the inn near Qiongyu Tower was overcrowded, and the merchants made a lot of money.
After all, it was the first time for everyone to participate in the draft and they had no experience at all. They thought that this was how the draft was.
Xiao Yutang lived in Qiongyu Tower with peace of mind, and once again felt that he had found the right person to deal with Xie Lanyi.
At this time, half a month had passed since the primary election ended. Xiao Yutang was on a viewing floor in Qiongyu Tower, watching the handsome men and women coming and going in the building.
He said with satisfaction: "There are so many handsome men and beauties. No matter how picky my nephew is, he will be able to choose one he is satisfied with."
Standing next to him, Yin Xueshu's veins twitched in his forehead and he couldn't help but want to ask, are you sure?
When the emperor sees so many handsome men, he may not be satisfied but full of anger.
His Highness Prince Gong must have dared to act so wantonly because he was the emperor's biological uncle and His Majesty could not punish his nine tribes.
Yin Xueshu's education was excellent, but no matter how good he was, he couldn't help but complain that His Highness Prince Gong was too messy.
Throughout the dynasties, although there have been many emperors who liked men, I have never seen such an upright selection of men.
He could even imagine how the rigid ministers in the court would criticize these handsome men and women when they entered the palace.
Some people who are very angry and stubborn may faint when they catch their breath.
But Yin Xueshu didn't know that the idea of drafting men was actually instigated by their landlord.
Xiao Yutang was still a prince no matter what, and he really couldn't come up with such a "deviant" idea.
Xiao Yutang suddenly thought of something, "By the way, why haven't you seen Mr. Xie in the past few days?"
Yin Xueshu returned: "I have been very busy these days. My landlord is fragile and fell ill accidentally."
Xiao Yutang:?
Are the masters of Xiaoyao Realm fragile? Are you lying to me?
That Mr. Xie looked really thin and handsome, how could a master of Xiaoyao Realm be exhausted by such a thing.
Seeing that he obviously didn't believe it, Yin Xue did not change her expression in writing and continued: "But don't worry, Your Highness Prince Gong. The host has already arranged all the matters related to the selection and handed it over to Yin."
Hearing this, Xiao Yutang felt relieved.
Although I don't know why Xie Lanyi claimed to be ill, as long as the draft is arranged.
He nodded and wrote a bad check skillfully, "Thank you for your hard work, Master. I will definitely do a favor for him and Your Majesty when I return to Beijing. I will also work hard to teach you in the subsequent draft."
Yin Xueshu nodded, "Your Highness, Prince Gong, you're welcome. Today, the showmen and showgirls from the thirteen states have almost all arrived. Tomorrow the draft can begin with the selection of the winners. Please also ask Your Majesty to preside over it."
Xiao Yutang nodded in agreement. During the primary election, he was busy coaxing Shi Xi and had no time to participate, but he had to come forward when he was selected.
After all, he has received the imperial edict, so he can't do nothing. Besides, this is a major matter of choosing a wife for his emperor's nephew, so he has to check it carefully.
Xiao Yutang couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth just by imagining the scene when the showmen and showgirls came to Beijing. That scene must be quite exciting.
He couldn't wait to see Xiao Beichen's expression at that time.
Seeing the curve of the corner of his mouth, Yin Xueshu was speechless.
His Royal Highness Prince Gong, just do it as hard as you can. It will be up to you whether your Majesty punishes him or not.
After reporting on the progress of his work, he said goodbye and left the small building.
After this election, Yin Xueshu will also go to Beijing together. After all, Xiao Yutang is not a serious person, and there must be someone responsible for managing these handsome men and beautiful women.
A rough calculation shows that it has been twenty years since he left Kyoto. Yin Xueshu still remembers what he looked like when his father told him to get lost and never go back.
Now Xie Lanyi gave him this job, giving him a reason to return to Beijing.
He needs to go back and make more preparations.
After Yin Xueshu left, Xiao Yutang picked up a plate of pastries on the table and raised it towards the roof.
"Shixi, come down for snacks. You haven't eaten for half an hour. I'm really worried about my husband."
The tips of Shixi's ears, who were leaning on the beam, turned red instantly, and he cursed, "It's still the prince who is talking nonsense."
He pretended not to hear and hid motionless in the shadows, trying to blend himself into the beam, hoping that Xiao Yutang wouldn't notice him.
But how could Xiao Yutang be so shameless and give up like this? When Shixi didn't reply to his words, he picked up the dessert plate and climbed onto the rafter.
He handed the snacks to Shi Xi and said softly: "Even if you don't want to pay attention to me, you still have to eat the snacks."
In the dimness, Xiao Yutang's smiling eyes were particularly bright.
Shixi didn't know why, but suddenly felt a little sad.
Xiao Yutang was such a noble person, yet she talked to him in such a low voice, doting on him and coaxing him.
But he is just a small secret guard, how can he do it.
He was afraid that he would be spoiled by arrogance, and when this favor was lost, he would no longer be able to serve as a secret guard.
The air was silent for a while, just when Xiao Yutang thought that he would still ignore her.
Shixi reached out to take the dessert plate and whispered: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yutang:!
More than half a month had passed since he helped Shi Xi detoxify, and Shi Xi was finally willing to eat besides meals, and he handed it to her with his own hands!
Does this mean that Shixi finally accepts him?
Xiao Yutang was in agitated mood and eager to express her feelings, so she stepped forward and took a step closer to Shixi.
Shixi was about to eat pastries when Xiao Yutang suddenly came over and knocked the plate he was holding, causing the pastries to fall out.
He subconsciously reached out and used the plate to catch the fallen snacks one by one.
But at the same time, this elbow also knocked Xiao Yutang, who was approaching, from the beam.
This beam was only two palms wide, and it was awkward to squat on it with both feet. In addition, Xiao Yutang was excited and had no defense at all.
A great grandmaster was swept away like this, and fell to the ground with a bang.
Fortunately, the rooms in Qiongyu Tower were covered with thick carpets, so the fall didn't hurt much.
Xiao Yutang, who was lying on the carpet, couldn't believe that Shixi actually pushed him down to protect his food.
Could it be that in Shi Xi's heart, he was worse than a plate of snacks? !
