Chapter 719
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Dugu Yi didn't tell Dugu Xiu the details of how he left the capital. Anyway, he couldn't leave Baihe County now. He had to stay in Shi Sheng's residence.
Dugu Yi was a scoundrel and a slick person. It could be seen from how he stayed in the Ruan residence.
Dugu Yi was someone who would do anything to save his life.
Shi Sheng suspected that he would even agree to disguise as a girl.
… …
Dugu Xiu didn't hide his identity this time. Soon, everyone in Baihe County knew that the Regent was here.
Shi Sheng went to look at Dugu Xiu without fear of death.
Dugu Yi dressed up as a middle-aged man and followed beside Shi Sheng. "Ruan Xiao Yang, this prince … Why are you here to see him? He's the one who wants your life. "
"Why are you following me?" Damn, this idiot who was afraid of death. It wasn't good to stay in the residence. Why did he have to follow her? There was cat biscuits!
"I'm here to see what he's here for." Dugu Yi looked around with shifty eyes, causing the people around him to look back.
Shi Sheng facepalmed.
When you're a thief, don't think of yourself as a thief. Stay calm!
Shi Sheng silently moved to the side.
Stay away from idiots and cherish life.
Shi Sheng saw Su You in the crowd. She seemed to have been pulled here by someone. When she saw Dugu Xiu, who was surrounded by so many people, Su You was a little confused.
Dugu Xiu and the county magistrate talked for a while. Then, the people around him stood up and motioned for the crowd to quiet down.
"This time, the prince is here for the selection of girls in the palace. If there are any girls of suitable age in your family, report to the county government."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this.
Selection? Why was the selection in Baihe County?
This doubt flashed through their minds. Soon, these people were only happy. If their daughters entered the palace and were favored, they would soar to the sky.
"Selection?" Dugu Yi scratched his ear. "Why didn't I hear about this?"
"It's obviously an excuse!" Shi Sheng rolled his eyes at Dugu Yi.
"Of course, this prince knows." Dugu Yi couldn't change his words. After he finished speaking, he covered his mouth. When he saw that no one was looking, he continued, "Don't you think this excuse is strange?"
Of all the excuses, they had to use the talent show …
Shi Sheng was silent. He was probably here for the female lead.
"Did Du Gu Xiu marry that … whatever Northern General's daughter?" Shi Sheng asked out of the blue.
"I did." Dugu Yi nodded.
Shi Sheng observed a moment of silence for the female lead.
"Do you know why Dugu Xiu wants to marry her?" Dugu Yi leaned closer to Shi Sheng and couldn't wait to share the news he knew with Shi Sheng.
"Military power?" The Northern General had a large number of troops under his command. Dugu Xiu married his daughter for military power.
Dugu Yi extended a finger. "This is only one of them."
Shi Sheng's mouth twitched. There was a second one?
Dugu Yi nodded, his eyes burning with the flames of gossip. The only thing missing was a row of words written on his face: 'Hurry up and ask me, hurry up and ask me, hurry up and ask me'.
Shi Sheng was not interested and did not want to ask.
However, Dugu Yi couldn't hold it in anymore. "Let me tell you. He and the woman from the General's residence had a secret affair long ago. He had no choice but to marry her."
Shi Sheng was shocked. "How did you know?"
"I bumped into them." Dugu Yi said proudly.
Shi Sheng was speechless. He didn't understand why Dugu Yi was so proud.
"The last time he returned to the capital to attend the Northern General's birthday banquet, Dugu Xiu should've been drugged and …" Dugu Yi extended his hand to meet hers. He gave Shi Sheng a 'you know what I mean' look. "And he was caught red-handed by the Northern General. Do you think he wouldn't marry her?"
Shi Sheng was speechless. She was still a girl. Was it really okay to be so explicit with her?
But the male lead had actually been set up by someone?
Amazing!
He had already predicted the death of the Northern General's family.
Dugu Xiu had already entered the yamen with the cowering county magistrate. Shi Sheng saw Dugu Xiu's men bringing the female lead to the back door of the yamen.
The crowd dispersed one after another. Most people went to spread the good news.
The selection of girls in the palace was a temptation for many people. They envisioned how much glory and wealth they would have after entering the palace. But after entering the palace, they realized that reality was much crueler than they had imagined.
Many people brought their daughters to report to the county yamen. After a round of selection, only a few good-looking girls were left.
…
"Miss, Miss, bad news. Someone from the yamen is asking you to go to the county yamen." Qiu Shui rushed in from outside.
Shi Sheng slowly opened her eyes. 'In the end, the fire still managed to reach me.'
Mr. Plot, you're not dead yet!
"Miss, what should we do? I heard that all the good-looking girls have been selected. With your looks, you'll definitely be selected. "If Miss was selected, what would happen to the Ruan family?
"Let's go and have a look." Shi Sheng slowly got up and patted her wrinkled skirt. She said arrogantly, "Let's go and see what these idiots want to do to me."
"Miss, you can't go!" Qiu Shui blocked in front of Shi Sheng. She was so anxious that her eyes turned red.
"I'm not going. They won't stop." Shi Sheng patted Qiu Shui's head. "I'll wait for news at home. They won't dare to do anything to me."
"Miss." Qiu Shui's tears had accumulated in her eyes. If she blinked, they would fall out.
Shi Sheng smiled gently and walked around Qiu Shui.
Qiu Shui bit her lip. She made up her mind and chased after Shi Sheng.
Shi Sheng didn't stop her and let her follow her.
There were still some girls lingering in the yamen. They were all rejected and were unwilling to accept it.
As soon as Shi Sheng appeared, these people started pointing at Shi Sheng and whispering.
"Look, the one from the Ruan family is here."
"She … should be selected, right?"
"Then why are you still talking? If Ruan Xiao Yang enters the palace, what will happen to the Ruan family?"
"They have so much property. If Ruan Xiao Yang isn't around, won't they be …"
Shi Sheng walked past these people without looking sideways. Qiu Shui glared at these people angrily. They only knew how to gossip.
When he entered the yamen, Shi Sheng saw a familiar face.
Ding Xiang.
She was being supported by a servant girl and was crying. A middle-aged man stood beside her. He was probably Ding Xiang's father. At this moment, his expression was also ugly.
Ding Xiang pushed the servant girl away and grabbed Father Ding's arm. Her voice was choked with sobs. "Father, I don't want to enter the palace. I'm engaged to Second Young Master He."
"Daughter … I … have no choice!" Father Ding sighed. What could ordinary people like them do about a decision made by the higher-ups?
The people couldn't fight with the officials.
"Father …"
Father Ding waved his hand. "Go in first. I'll talk to the Lord …"
Ding Xiang sniffled as she made her way inside. She just so happened to enter the yamen at the same time as Shi Sheng. She lifted her eyes to look at Shi Sheng. Perhaps because they were in the same boat, Ding Xiang lowered her head without a sound.
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