Embroidered golden branches

Chapter 120 Concubine Selection Ceremony
The next day.

Sangsang got up early, stood in the yard and stretched.

Green branches and redwoods came and saw Sangsang getting up early, and they were confused.

Sangsang asked them to give her a random hairstyle, then picked two simple clothes to put on, and then waited for the old lady's summons.

When she was bored, she sat at the table, thinking that the Chinese New Year would be coming in a month. Taking advantage of this season, she might be able to design some clothes.

Thinking about it, I picked up a pen and paper and started drawing.

Green Branch and Sequoia stood aside and watched. They had to sigh that Sangsang was very diligent. Even in the cold winter, he still kept painting.

The sky was gloomy, the wind was cold, and it looked like the weather was about to change.

Sequoia said from the side: "It's probably going to snow today."

"Really? I haven't seen snow for a long time! Can we have a snowball fight this year?" Luzhi said happily at the side.

Hearing the snow falling, Sangsang raised his eyes and glanced outside.

The cold wind whistled against the windows, and the door was almost blown open.

Unknowingly, has it been so long since she came here?
Somehow, I suddenly felt a little bored in my heart.

There was a trace of sadness in her eyes. She originally planned to leave before the year, but she felt a timidity in her heart. Every time she thought about leaving, she would always think of that stern face.

Sangsang shook his head quickly, forcing himself not to think about him.

She hid the painted pictures in the drawer, thinking that after meeting the old lady, she would give these pictures to the landlady.

At this time, Zhang's mother hurried in and said it was the old lady who invited her.

Sang Sang had already been mentally prepared, so she took Sequoia and followed Zhang's mother to the old lady's yard.

As expected, many people were waiting in front of the old lady's door early.

Sangsang watched from a distance, without any unnecessary expression on his face, and walked over slowly.

Wei Lingyin said he saw her first, took a step forward, and sarcastically said: "You are so hard to find! Let all of us wait here for you, it's really embarrassing for ourselves!"

After hearing this, Sangsang remained expressionless.

Her yard is the farthest from the old lady's place. Even if she could run over, she wouldn't be able to run faster than them.

She really doesn't feel pain in her back while standing and talking.

Originally, we were here to talk about business today, but Sangsang didn't want to talk to her, so she didn't answer.

Wei Lingyin chattered beside her: "Do you know why the old lady called us here today? How dare you come?"

Sangsang said expressionlessly: "Can I not come when the old lady asks me to come?"

Looking at her cold face, he sneered: "Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. First I flattered the old lady, then my brother, and now you want to flatter the prince? Do you think you can marry the prince if you want to?" Yes! What a daydream!"

Sang Sang originally didn't intend to have too much involvement with the prince, but now she felt even more ridiculous after hearing this.

She smiled and said, "Is it possible, cousin, that you want to marry the prince?"

As soon as he said this, other people looked sideways at him.

Wei Lingyin's expression was extremely ugly, as if something had hit her heart.

"I...I didn't! Don't slander me, don't force your ideas on me!"

"Oh? Really? How about I tell Lao Fan later that you don't want to run for the crown princess at all?"

Hearing what Sangsang said, Wei Lingyin immediately became anxious.

"Everything is decided by the old lady. What does it have to do with you? What right do you have to speak?" "You said it yourself. I just want to help you. Is it wrong?"

After saying that, Sangsang's eyebrows curled up and she said with a smile: "Cousin, are you afraid that you will fail the exam and be embarrassed?"

"You..." Wei Lingyin was completely irritated and raised her hand to hit someone.

Mother Zhang on the side saw this and immediately stopped her.

"Ladies, our old acquaintances will be summoned soon. I hope you can stay calm and don't cause any trouble at this time."

As soon as the words fell, everyone began to straighten their manners. Even Wei Lingyin obediently put away his hands, straightened his clothes, and stood aside obediently.

Now is the important moment to participate in the ceremony of selecting the prince's concubine. If they offend the old lady at this time, then they will have no hope of entering the palace.

Even though none of them said anything, it could be seen from their eyes that they came here for one purpose only, which was to enter the palace.

Sangsang stood aside coldly, with no unnecessary expression on his face.

She didn't want to fight with these women. She was already exhausted just in this house. If she entered the palace again, wouldn't she be exhausted to death?

Putting aside the question of whether she was tired or not, it was difficult to guard against hidden attacks, and she might have died silently in the palace.

Thinking of this, Sangsang couldn't help but shudder.

Seeing Sequoia on the side, Blind took a cloak and put it on Sangsang.

"My cousin, it's getting cold, please take care of yourself!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang's mother called everyone in.

When Sang Sang passed by Zhang's mother, she suddenly said: "Old madam, I like you very much. You must be smarter."

Hearing this, Sangsang couldn't help but be shocked.

Just as she was about to say something, Zijian Zhang's mother had already walked away. When she entered, it was as if she had not said anything just now.

Sangsang also hurriedly followed.

In the huge lobby, everyone saluted the old lady.

The old lady smiled and said, "Get up quickly."

Everyone sat down one after another. Sangsang sat in the most inconspicuous place, but he could still feel the old lady's eyes looking towards her direction intentionally or unintentionally.

Before coming, Sangsang felt that it was absolutely impossible for the old lady to let her participate in the concubine selection ceremony.

But now, I feel a little nervous in my heart.

After all, in order to please the old lady, she had done many obvious things.

Now, does the old lady want her to participate in the concubine selection ceremony because she is fond of her?
Thinking of this, Sangsang felt a little anxious.

She didn't hear what the old lady said, so she just thought about how to escape from here.

Now, her little treasury is almost full. Once she sells out some winter clothes, she can leave here with peace of mind.

She was so lost in thought that she didn't notice the old lady staring at her closely.

"Sangsang? Sangsang!" The old lady's urgent call sounded in her ears. Sangsang just came back to her senses and raised her eyes in surprise.

Only then did she realize that everyone was looking in her direction.

"What are you thinking about? Thinking so ecstatically?"

(End of this chapter)