Fragrance Returned

Ding Zhao also looked complacent, "Getting steelmaking started will not only be a great thing for our family, but it will also enhance the national power of the Li Dynasty and will benefit generations to come."

Today, Mr. Ding is far-sighted and speaks more and more skillfully.

Ding Zhuang asked again, "Xiangxiang, what else did you say?"

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

Seeing his earnest eyes, Xunxiang couldn't bear his disappointment and said, "When I left, the fairy who looked like Grandma Ruyue told me that your grandfather is a good man and you should honor him. Tell him again that I will Waiting for him in heaven...

"Before she finished speaking, I was sucked away by a burst of black mist. It's such a pity that I couldn't call her grandma even if I wanted to."

Xunxiang shook her head regretfully.

Ding Zhuang's eyes and nose were red, and he smiled with tears in his eyes, "I knew Ruyue would be waiting for me to be reincarnated together."

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

After the discussion, it was already dark. Ding Shan and Ding Zhen had arrived early and were sitting in the living room chatting with Zhang.

Seeing a few people coming out, Dingshan smiled and said, "Let's go to my house for a drink tonight."

The adults went first. Xunxiang took Ding Zhen and sat under the apple tree.

The apple blossoms have all fallen, and in the midst of the greenery, after careful searching, I found six small fruits smaller than the size of a fingertip. This apple tree bears fruit for the first time this year, and it would be great to have more than ten.

Smelling the familiar fragrance and looking at the small fruits, Xunxiang thought of her home in Beiquan Village again.

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

The two of them sat on a small bench and talked about interesting things from their childhood.

Ding Zhen's eyes were bright, "I still remember that Xiangxiang, with her little hair in her arms, would sit at the gate of the courtyard in the evening waiting for her second grandfather and second uncle to come home. As soon as she saw them appearing at the entrance of the village, she would greet them with her short legs. Come forward.

"You fell down while running, and the villagers didn't dare to get too close, for fear that you would hit Grandpa Second and say they pushed you..."

That scene also jumped before Xunxiang's eyes. Almost every time, grandpa picks her up first and lifts her up, making her giggle..."

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

Ding Zhen blushed and scratched Xunxiang's creaking nest.

When it was almost dark, Xue Tian also came.

Only then did she and her family get the news that Ding Xiang and others had come to Hexian County.

The three girls went to Dingshan's house hand in hand.

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

The Lu family father and son look as rough and bold as Ding Erfu, and they also have loud voices.

Ding Zhen whispered, "I also invited Mrs. Lu and Sister Lu Er, but it's a pity that they have returned to grandma's house."

Dingshan and his wife have always been good people. The three girls' meals were placed in Dingzhen's house, using the best tableware and scented with incense.

After the meal, Mrs. Xue came over personally to invite Xunxiang to have dinner at Xue's house tomorrow.

Xunxiang originally planned to return to the capital tomorrow, but Xue Tian is the future second sister-in-law, and the Xue family has the respect of the Ding family, so she promised to go to dinner tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow.

At night, sleep in a room smelling of apple trees, and have a good night's sleep until dawn.

The next morning, the cool morning breeze blew through the small window, and the birds chirped. As soon as Xunxiang sat up, she 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 branches and leaves.

She felt a little enlightened, as if she had returned to Beiquan Village. Before moving, she lived with her parents in the east wing of the west courtyard...

Having lived for two generations, she has a common problem among the elderly, that is, she likes to recall the past, and what she likes most is the days in Beiquan Village.

After breakfast, Xun Xiang, accompanied by Xue Tian and Ding Zhen, walked around Hexian County for a long time.

In the afternoon, she went to Xue Mansion with Zhang, Ding Zhen and her daughter.

Xue Mansion is located in the backyard of the county government office. It is not big. They went directly to Mrs. Xue's yard, where four pots of gardenias were planted. The small white flowers were in full bloom on the branches, and the fragrance was overflowing.

Gardenias are not easy to survive in the capital. This is the first time Xunxiang has seen this flower since coming to Beijing.

The adults were talking in the living room, and a few girls went to the verandah to talk and laugh.

Seeing that Xunxiang liked it, Xue Tian picked a dozen gardenias, tied them on thread, and hung them on the buckle of Xunxiang's chest.

Wait until the men return home and have dinner before returning to Ding's house.

After breakfast on the tenth day of the lunar month, Xunxiang, Ding Zhao, and Zhang returned to the capital, while Ding Zhuang stayed in He County to work on key problems. Afraid that Grandpa would be lonely, Hei Wa was also left here.

When I returned to the Princess Mansion, I discovered that all four pots of gardenias in Mrs. Xue's yard had been moved.

Xun Xiang was a little embarrassed and thought about giving Xue Tian some good things in the future.

The first thing Xunxiang did was to go to Qijin Hall to pay tribute to Dongyang, and presented him with the nine-spice fruit roast duck and two pots of gardenias bought in Hexian County.

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

Since Dongyang was banned, Xunxiang has not been seen. She was very sad and devoted herself wholeheartedly to her daughter's good, but the daughter was not only ungrateful, but also grounded her time and time again.

Xunxiang is not a daughter, she is clearly an enemy, and her life has not been easy since she returned to him.

If she hadn't grown up in front of her, I wouldn't be able to treat her well.

A few days later, the triennial draft began. Daughters of officials of the fifth rank or above in the capital, who are between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, are not engaged, are not ill, have acceptable looks, and have no obvious flaws, will appear on the list.

Of course, each family can only apply for one.

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

The names in the emperor's circle are also particular. They will not let the legitimate daughter of a high family be a concubine, nor will they let a concubine or a low-class daughter be the main concubine. Unless the elders of both parties agree and ask for it before the emperor, the emperor will grant it if there are no major problems.

Shen Ying also appeared on the list. But the emperor would not give her to anyone because there was no one suitable for her. 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 because she was ill, but instead reported her concubine.

This year, only the seventh prince has recruited one main concubine, and the others are all side concubines.

A legitimate daughter like Tao Jing, whose father had a low official position and was outstanding in talent and beauty, could not become a main concubine, but it was very easy to be chosen as a side concubine.

Tao Jing didn't want to be a concubine, but the concubine especially wanted to be. As a concubine with a relatively low family background, being able to become a concubine for the prince and nephew was a step to the sky.

But the chances of her being chosen are slim.

Sun Mingxi was also reported. She is a concubine from a high family and has outstanding talents. She is likely to be selected as a concubine. In addition, Mrs. Sun walked through Lumen first, so the chance of being chosen is 100%.

On May 15th, Xunxiang entered the palace to cause destruction.

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

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

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

He shouted, "Cousin Xiangxiang, cousin Xiangxiang, I am waiting for you here specially."

Wait for her, are you familiar with him?