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Zhou Leqi was too lazy to expose her, seeing that she did not have any intentions of bringing up the matter of the talent show, he decided to just let her be, "I think Zhu Guanliang is not bad, isn't this time he was the one who suggested the idea for you? If you can't figure it out, then put down your status and go ask him. "
"Yes."
The Emperor's talent show was a big matter. However, this sort of thing only allows the benevolent to see what is good for their person. Some people were happy that their family had sent a daughter into the palace, and once they got a favor from the emperor, their family would rise in status.
The Forbidden City, with its red walls and green walls and deep alleys, one would have to enter for a lifetime. The palace was a place to eat people, and if one was lucky enough to live for a few years while being favored by others, then one would be left with no choice but to spend the rest of their life alone.
Not to mention the scheming and scheming that was caused by his power and influence, it was truly frightening.
But Zhou Family did not have such worries. As a Chief General, not to mention past the age of Elementary Scholar, Zhou Leping did not even reach the level of Elite Apprentice. She was counting on her to protect her family and country, how could the Forbidden City trap her.
Only Zhou Lean was suitable for this age group, but since the Zhou Family and family of generals were loyal, they already had the privilege of not participating in the tournament, so this had nothing to do with their family.
Because it didn't matter, no one told Zhou Lean.
In the end, he found out about the Elite Appraisal from Lin Xiafu.
The two of them ran into each other at the same store, and coincidentally saw the same bracelet.
Lin Xiafu stretched out his hand to snatch it, "And you still want to buy jewelry? Didn't your sister donate 800,000 silver in an instant? You didn't even empty your entire family's wealth out of 800,000 silver? "
Zhou Lean could not bear her, and snatched the bracelet from her hands, "Naturally, it is not as thick as your Lin Family's wealth. Master Lin was generous, and donated 50 gold coins in an instant, but although my family is not rich, I am still able to afford a small bracelet."
"That was all planned by Zhou Leping. My uncle is not such a petty person!"
"There were so many onlookers at that time. Everyone saw it for themselves. Why did my sister design it? In the past, I could tolerate you. But now, you think I can let you go? I saw this bracelet first, so let go! "
The two of them fought each other, and both pushed and pushed each other, until Lin Xiafu became anxious and shouted at her, "You dare to steal from me? "I'm about to enter the palace. With the emperor's talent as a talent, I'll definitely be able to win the favor of the emperor by virtue of my relationship with the empress. You want to steal my things and not live?"
Zhou Lean was instantly stunned, her hands loosened, and the checks and balances of energy disappeared. Lin Xiafu retreated a few steps and fell to the ground, the servant girl supported her, and she immediately scolded, "Zhou Lean, you dare to push me!"
"What talent show did you just say?"
Oh, that's right, it was only then that I remembered, your family has the Emperor's Amnesty so you don't need to participate in the selection. Zhou Lean, just wait properly, after I become the Noble Consort, you better pray that you won't run into me in this life, otherwise I'll beat you up once!
Just as she finished speaking, Zhou Lean raised his arm high up and slapped her, "In your dreams! You don't have the right to be the Noble Consort! "
"It's not my turn, but yours?" Lin Xiafu screamed and threw himself forward, "You dare hit me, you've eaten the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard, you dare hit me!"
The shopkeeper stood there at a loss of what to do. maidservant from the two families went up and separated the two.
When Lin Xiafu was pulled apart by his own maidservant, his hair was scattered, his clothes were wrinkled, and there were even a few palm marks on his face.
She stamped her feet on the ground and cried, "I'll remember you, Zhou Lean! Just you wait! I will definitely get my revenge! "
Lin Xiafu ran out while covering his face, his image completely gone, he did not care about her words of revenge, and jumped into the carriage while crying, in an extremely sorry state.
Zhu Guanliang watched a good show at the door. Women fought, slapped their faces and pulled their hair, it was really the same no matter where they went.
Originally, he wanted to leave after watching the show, but when Zhou Lean turned his head, their gazes met and he had no choice but to go over.
"Third Miss."
"You saw it?"
He pursed his lips and didn't comment.
"Don't tell my sister!"
They had always been gentle and weak, but the last time they were bullied, they could only cry, and could only let Zhou Leping help her vent her anger. Now, they had actually learnt to fight, and looking at their fierce and ruthless faces, they were truly worthy to be in the family of generals.
Zhu Guanliang bowed and replied, "I didn't see anything today."
Zhou Lean tidied up his hair and clothes, then turned to look at the shopkeeper, "You know what I mean, right?"
The shopkeeper was shocked by the scene and hurriedly nodded. "I know, I know."
It was as if this was the true appearance of Third Miss Zhou.
Zhou Lean told maidservant to keep the bracelet well, and touched his face when he passed by Zhu Guanliang, "Just now, I got a slap on the face, and it hurt a lot. I have to trouble Dr Zhu to come back with me to take a look, don't leave any marks."
Zhu Guanliang replied, "Yes."
Zhou Lean invited Zhu Guanliang onto the carriage as well. Inside the cramped space, the two sat facing each other. Zhou Lean glanced at Zhu Guanliang and suddenly asked while smiling, "What does Dr Zhu think of me?"
That smile was gentle and cute, and it was even a bit dazzling.
He said, "Third Miss is extremely intelligent, gentle and lively. He is a person worthy of being loved by others."
"Honest?"
"Word for word."
At least on the surface.
"Then what do you think my sister is?"
"General .." He hesitated for a moment, then said, "You are truly brave and good in battle. You are righteous and loyal, but .."
Stupid!
"And broad-minded."
When praising her, he didn't hesitate at all. When praising Zhou Leping, he even thought about it.
The former was a practiced form of flattery, while the latter was a genuine flattering.
Zhou Lean stopped smiling, his expression was solemn and serious, he asked again: "Then, what do you think are the chances of me being selected?"
"Third Miss was born into a family of generals, and was a loyal subject and good general. Furthermore, the general has rendered meritorious service to the Chief General, and his family is illustrious, so he has an advantage over the previous Miss Lin."
Zhou Lean liked hearing that, "How do you know?"
"Miss Lin is the daughter of the president of the Supreme Court, and is related to the empress by a cousin. The Grand Pavilion has made Lin Jing his uncle, and the Lin Family already has a daughter. If they are given the title of Noble Consort, then only the Lin Family will be left with one woman, which is taboo to become a Sovereign. As such, if the Lin Family were to choose a woman to enter the palace again, it would be impossible for her to be a Noble Consort."
"Then what if I become the Noble Consort?"
Zhu Guanliang said with complete certainty, "Third Miss being the Noble Consort is bound to be the trend."
The Lin Family could not be allowed to only hold up their Zhou Family.
Using a knife to kill someone was also the way of the Lord.
Zhou Lean's face revealed a faint smile, "But my sister might not think that."
Zhou Leping indeed did not think that way, as she was extremely opposed to Zhou Lean participating in the talent show.