Chapter 233 Early Draft
The first beauty pageant during the Yongzheng reign finally arrived under the attention of the public.

The quality of the girls selected this time is very high. After all, the emperor has just ascended the throne and has only three sons, which is far less than the large number of sons of Emperor Kangxi. Below the emperor, there are also young princes and beiles, all of whom are places that people yearn for. Not to mention that considering the age of the eldest prince, this time he will definitely choose someone, so he is even more motivated.

Isn’t there a ready-made example here? The Empress and the Emperor are a young couple who have been together for many years and have a deep friendship that is the envy of others.

The capital city, which had been quiet for a long time, became bustling again. Every day, there were beautiful girls coming from other places. People with business acumen set up stalls early in the morning to make some quick money.

Some curious people even compiled a list of the names of all the beauties participating in the election, with their names and portraits, which were very lifelike. For a time, almost every rich and powerful man in the capital had a copy of the list, and there were even gambling houses where people were betting on which beauties would be chosen and have a bright future.

In short, the big thing in Beijing nowadays is the talent show, and all other topics of conversation take a back seat.

Fuchafu

Fu Cha Fu Jin frowned and stared at the nanny beside the master: "Master, who is this?"

"I thought about it and found that Wan Ling has learned the rules well, but she looks a little rigid. This is Ma Ma who came from the palace. The concubines she taught have always been praised. I, the master, also spent a lot of effort to compete with others."

"Fujin, choose a separate courtyard for Madam Ma and assign two little maids to serve her. From now on, Madam Ma will teach Wanling and make sure she is completely transformed."

Fu Cha Fu Jin reluctantly made arrangements for Ma Ma, feeling unhappy.

If the child entered the palace, it would naturally be a good thing for the family, but if the child was not of the same mind as themselves, it would be a bit upsetting.

Nanny Ma was a shrewd person who came from the palace. In just two days, she had figured out Fucha Fujin's thoughts. She felt a little sorry for Princess Wanling.

Born in the Fucha family and the eldest daughter, if she had been carefully educated since childhood, she would have been so brilliant now. Where would she have been able to use her talents?

Wanling studied very hard. No matter whether she could be selected this time or not, she had to make sure that no one could find fault with her. This was her way to survive.

Wuyajia

When Wu Ya Huixia looked at the servants and full set of headgear bestowed by the Empress Dowager in the palace, she felt a toothache.

Her age has reached the critical point for the talent show. If she doesn't take part in the talent show, she will be over the age limit and can get married on her own.

Huixia didn't expect that she had been pushed out twice by the Empress Dowager but failed, but she still had illusions. She didn't know whether she was too confident in herself or had developed an obsession.

She didn't want to be a victim of the battle between the Queen Mother and the Emperor.

The head of the Uya family is very obedient now. He had previously instigated the Empress Dowager to support the Fourteenth Prince, but was taught a lesson by the Fourteenth Prince. Thinking of the Fourteenth Prince's methods, the head of the Uya family shuddered all over. He never wanted to experience that again, and therefore, he ignored the Empress Dowager's explicit and implicit hints in the palace.

Wu Ya Huixia was bound to participate in the selection, and he had no control over the result. After all, she was not his daughter. It was her good fortune that she could enter the palace. If she could not, he would just have to give her a dowry himself.

Ulanara Province

Mingxuan has been studying harder recently. Every day, apart from going to the yamen, he goes back to his study to study. Occasionally, he accompanies his grandfather Fei Yanggu to run on the parade ground. He lives a life like an ascetic monk.

Lady Xinghui was pleased that her son was so motivated, but her son was not young anymore and always made excuses when it came to meeting a girl, which made Lady Xinghui feel miserable.

She had no place to complain, so she could only come to her mother-in-law to complain: "Mother, I did something wrong before, and Mingxuan has to bear the consequences. I already know I was wrong."

"But Mingxuan is suffering. Even if he doesn't marry now and is not attracted to women, the eldest princess has already married and it is impossible for her to turn back." "Mother, can you talk to the Queen and let Mingxuan be selected in this selection? As long as the Queen likes him, he must be good."

Of course, Lady Ulanara loves her grandson very much. She has also seen Mingxuan's performance during this period. She knows that only time can make this matter pass. Perhaps after a few years, when the eldest princess has both a son and a daughter, Mingxuan will be able to let it go completely.

But I can't say this to my daughter-in-law, she will definitely not accept it: "Okay, I will talk to the queen."

"But if Mingxuan doesn't want to do it, you can't force him." Lady Ulanara said very seriously.

"Don't worry, mother. Your daughter-in-law knows."

Mrs. Ulanara was worried, so she found a time to chat with Mingxuan: "You have grown taller during this period of time. It seems that practicing with your grandfather is effective."

Mingxuan smiled and said, "My grandson feels the same way. Not only has his health improved, but he is also more energetic in studying."

"You study much harder now than you did in school."

"Working in the Imperial Academy, I can feel the gap between me and other adults. I have to catch up quickly."

"The eldest grandson of the Zhu family is your colleague, right?"

Mingxuan was silent for a moment: "Yes."

"My grandson is not as good as him."

Listening to Mingxuan's low and somewhat frustrated voice, Ulanara comforted him softly: "No, you just made a mistake when you were still ignorant."

"But this is a fatal mistake. My grandson often thinks how great it would be if time could go back."

Wulanala Fujin calmly shook her head: "You know, the world changes, and time always flows forward."

"Mingxuan, have you ever thought about this question? If you never get married, will the young master of the Zhu family think that you can't let go of the eldest princess?"

"I heard that the eldest princess and her husband are very loving and harmonious. You don't want to be the source of her unhappiness, right?"

Mingxuan held his head in his hands, pondered in pain for a long time, and squeezed out a broken sentence from between his teeth: "Grandson knows."

"Mingxuan, you have already made a mistake once, so don't hurt others again in the same place."

"Getting married means you have to shoulder responsibilities and give another woman a bright future."

After saying this, Ulanara left, leaving Mingxuan sitting in silence for a long time.

The next day, Xinghui Fu Jin came to pay respects to Ulanala Fu Jin excitedly: "I have good news for you, mother. Mingxuan said he wants to get married. Mother, you have a way."

"Go and choose. Bring the person you like to me. If he or she is good, I will ask the Queen for grace directly." Lady Ulanara did not interrupt Lady Xinghui's good mood. She found something for her to do to avoid any more trouble.

In this way, people from all over the capital, no matter where they were, rich or poor, tried their best to have a chance to rise to the top.