Ding Zhao was also full of ambition, "Getting the steelmaking out is not only a great thing for our family, but also strengthens the national strength of the Dali Dynasty, which will benefit thousands of generations." ”

Today's Lord Ding is far-sighted, and his speech is becoming more and more level.

Ding Zhuang asked again, "Xiangxiang, what else did your grandmother say?" ”

He was most concerned about whether Dong Ruyue had told him anything alone.

Seeing his earnest eyes, Xun Xiang couldn't bear to be disappointed, and said, "When I left, the fairy who looked like Grandma Ruyue told me that your grandfather was a good person, and you should honor him well." Tell him again that I will wait for him in heaven......

Before she could finish her sentence, I was sucked away by a black mist. It's a pity that I didn't call her grandma. ”

Xun Xiang shook her head regretfully.

Ding Zhuang's eyes and nose were red, and he smiled with tears in his eyes, "I knew that Ruyue would wait for me to go to reincarnation together." ”

Several people also discussed the specific matters of "tackling key problems".

After the discussion, it was already dark, Ding Shan and Ding Zhen came early, sitting in the hall and chatting with Zhang.

Seeing a few people coming out, Ding Shan said with a smile, "Let's go, go to my house for a drink at night." ”

The adults went first, and Xun Xiang pulled Ding Zhen to sit under the apple tree.

The apple blossoms had fallen, and in the verdant green, I searched carefully to find six small fruits smaller than my fingertips. This apple tree bears fruit for the first time this year, and it would be nice to have more than ten.

Smelling the familiar fragrance and looking at the small fruit, Xun Xiang thought of his home in Beiquan Village again.

It's a pity that I didn't dream last time.

The two sat on a small bench and talked about interesting stories from their childhood.

Ding Zhen's eyes were shining, "I still remember that Xiangxiang was tied with a little tug, and in the evening, he sat at the gate of the courtyard and waited for the second grandfather and second uncle to come home." As soon as he saw them appear at the entrance of the village, he stepped forward with his short legs.

"You ran and fell, and the villagers didn't dare to get too close, for fear that you would fall and say that the second grandfather said that they pushed ......"

That scene also jumped into Xun Xiang's eyes. Almost every time, it was her grandfather who picked her up first, and then lifted her up, making her giggle......"

Xun Xiang teased Ding Zhen again, "At that time, you liked to look at Second Brother Wang's white teeth the most, saying that he loved clean ......"

Ding Zhen blushed and scratched Xun Xiang's squeaky nest.

When it was almost dark, Xue Tian also came.

She and her family only got the news that Lilac and several people had come to Hexian.

The three girls went to Ding Shan's house hand in hand.

Ding Shan not only invited the Xue family, but also invited Ding Erchun and his future father-in-law and brother-in-law.

The father and son of the Lu family look as rough and heroic as Ding Erchun, and they also have a loud voice.

Ding Zhen whispered, "I also invited Mrs. Lu and Second Sister Lu, but it's a pity that they went back to Grandma's house." ”

Ding Shan and his wife have always been good people, and the three girls' meals are placed in Ding Zhen's house, using the best tableware and incense.

After the meal, Mrs. Xue personally came over and invited Xun Xiang to go to Xue's house for dinner tomorrow.

Xun Xiang was originally going to return to the capital tomorrow, but Xue Tian was the second sister-in-law in the future, and the Xue family had to be respected by the Ding family, so she promised to go to dinner tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow.

At night, sleep in a room with the scent of apple trees, and have a good night's dreams until dawn.

The next morning, the cool morning breeze blew through the small window, and the birds chirped. As soon as Xun Xiang sat up, he could see the apple tree through the gap in the small window, and see the blue sky and the rising sun through the not-so-dense foliage.

She was a little abrupt, as if she had returned to Beiquan Village, or before moving, she lived with her parents in the east wing of the West Courtyard......

As a human being in two lives, she has the common problem of the elderly, that is, she likes to recall the past, and what she likes to think about most is the days in Beiquan Village.

After breakfast, Xun Xiang, accompanied by Xue Tian and Ding Zhen, went to the county seat of Hexian County for a long time.

In the next morning, she went to Xue Mansion with Zhang's and Ding Zhen's mother and daughter.

Xue's mansion is in the backyard of the county government, which is not big. They went directly to Mrs. Xue's yard, where four pots of gardenias were planted, and the small white flowers were full of branches, and the fragrance was overflowing.

Gardenias are not easy to survive in the capital, and Xun Xiang saw this flower for the first time after coming to Beijing.

The adults were talking in the hall, and a few little girls were laughing under the porch.

Seeing that Xun Xiang liked it, Xue Tian picked more than a dozen gardenias and put them on with thread, and hung them on the buckle on Xun Xiang's chest.

Wait until the men return to their homes and return to Ding's house after dinner.

After breakfast on the tenth day of the first month, Xun Xiang, Ding Zhao and Zhang returned to the capital, while Ding Zhuang stayed in Hexian to tackle key problems. Afraid that grandpa would be lonely, he left Heiwa here.

When I returned to the princess's mansion, I found that the four pots of gardenias in Mrs. Xue's yard had been moved.

Xun Xiang was a little embarrassed, thinking that she would give Xue Tian a few good things in the future.

The first thing Xun Xiang did was to go to Qijintang to greet Dongyang, and sent the nine spiced fruit roast duck and two pots of gardenia bought in Hexian.

Dongyang still didn't see her, and also refused her gift.

Since Dongyang was grounded, he has never seen Xunxiang. She was very sad and devoted herself to the good of her daughter, but that girl not only didn't appreciate it, but also grounded her again and again.

Where is Xun Xiang's daughter, she is clearly an enemy, and she has not had a good time since she returned to herself.

didn't grow up in front of her, no matter how good she was.

A few days later, the triennial draft began. The daughters of officials above the fifth rank in the capital, between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, who have no relatives and are not sick, who are good-looking, and have no obvious defects, will appear on the list.

Of course, each family can only apply for one.

Xun Xiang is not yet thirteen years old, so she is not on it.

The name of the emperor's circle is also particular, and he will not let the high-ranking concubine be the side concubine, nor will the concubine or the low-door girl be the main concubine. Unless the elders of both sides agree, and ask for the emperor, if there is no major problem, the emperor will be fulfilled.

Shen Ying also appeared on the list. But the emperor will not circle her to anyone, because there is no one suitable for her, and Concubine Xia and Princess Xiyang also greeted her in advance.

Tao Jing is fourteen years old and qualified for the draft. The Tao family did not report her name on the grounds that she was sick, but reported her sister-in-law.

This year, only the seventh prince recruited one concubine, and the others were side concubines.

Like Tao Jing, a concubine whose father has a small official position and is talented and good-looking, it is impossible to be a concubine, but it is very easy to be selected as a side concubine.

Tao Jing didn't want to be a side concubine, but the concubine wanted to do it very much. As a concubine who is not very high, it is a step to reach the sky to be a side concubine for the prince and nephew.

But the chances of her being selected are slim.

Sun Mingxi was also reported. She is a high-ranking concubine and has outstanding talents, so she is likely to be selected as a side concubine. In addition, Mrs. Sun walked the road gate first, and the possibility of choosing one hundred percent was 100%.

On May 15, Xun Xiang entered the palace to sabotage.

When passing by the Qianqiu Pavilion, I saw a little boy of four or five years old sitting in the pavilion playing, followed by a little eunuch.

It is Gao Ping, the eldest son of King Ji.

Gao Ping saw Xun Xiang, quickly slid down from the stone bench, and ran towards her.

shouted in his mouth, "Cousin Xiangxiang, cousin Xiangxiang, I'm waiting for you here." ”

Wait for her, do you know him well?