Chapter 98 - 98. Departure II (2/2)

Xu Tingfeng: ” Why so sudden?”

Hong er: ” The selection is only a few days away and even if I travelled in high speed, it still need two or three days to arrive at capital.”

Xu Tingfeng: ” Hhmm, fine. Pack your things and depart after having lunch.”

Hong er: ” Yes, father.”

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Hong er said her goodbye to everyone after she ate her lunch. She mounted Xiao Bai and departed with Meiyun and Huayun. They travelled in high speed and only took a rest when the horses were tired and thirsty. The Xu residence in capital had got the news that Hong er would arrive there in 2 or 3 days. They prepared everything that was necessary for the selection like clothes and accessories but they didn't choose the most beautiful or the most expensive things because they didn't Hong er to be the spotlight and selected as Long Shangu's bride.

And exactly as what written on the letter, Hong er arrive at the Xu residence in 3 day at midnight. They directly guided Hong er to her room to rest and packed her luggage for tomorrow's selection. The selection went for 3 weeks and all participants live in the palace for the time being.

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The next morning, Hong er woke up and do her morning practice until 5 AM then take a bath to prepare herself for the selection. Hong er didn't use any make up and dressed up like her usual white casual clothes. She thanked the servants in the Xu residence and walked out of the main gate just to see an annoying smug face that she wished never see again. Hong er showed her fakest and brightest smile she could make to Eunuch Zhu that stood in front of her carriage even though he couldn't see her face because of her mask.

Eunuch Zhu: ” Are you ready, My Lady?”

Eunuch Zhu said with a smirk on his face.

Hong er: ” Yes, I am. Thank you for asking.”

Hong er lightly bowed her head. Eunuch Zhu felt like he was above the prestigious Xu family when he saw Hong er bowed to him. Actually Hong er was just being polite to him but he took it as she was afraid of him.

Eunuch Zhu: ” My, my, you are welcome My Lady.”

Without another word, Hong er get into the carriage that was prepared for every participant and silently sat down. Meiyun and Huayun walked beside the carriage in their cautious mode. Meanwhile, Hong er was thinking how to lose the selection but didn't bring any shame to her family.