Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower

Chapter 2471  Xiao Family Banquet (2)

Seeing Nan Hua’s quiet look, First Madam Xiao chuckled. “There are not many things that we can do right now and many of us wished the younger generation to have promising partner.”

They definitely couldn’t pick partner arbitrarily. At the very least, they had to make sure the other party had some certain standings and influence. Otherwise, they would not hand over their daughter to the other party.

For most noble families, it was this way.

And for those who were poorer, what they cared about was nothing more than the bride price from these men. After all, many works were still dominated by men and there were not many places where women could work and earn their own living. They had to rely on the men for the rest of their lives.

Some people like this situation while some others didn’t like it.

Nan Hua herself belonged to the latter. She was used to be independent and do many things by herself. But she also knew that it was hard to change the situation for so many people.

‘Perhaps, the increase of trade will bring more prosperity to Cheng City and some things can be changed.’

If Nan Hua had to say, she has never been the type of meddlesome person. She was used to only care for things that were related to her but she would pay attention to almost everything around her.

Because if she were to be dragged into other people’s scheme, it would be more troublesome. “General Shangguan can be considered a good partner,” Nan Hua said after a while.

She would not even consider it, but Nan Hua knew that Shangguan Xiao was not that bad.

It was just…

If she was not wrong, Shangguan Xiao was older than Long Qian Xing. But he hadn’t even settled down yet, which was extremely rare in this era where most men would settle down not long after they reached 20 years old.

Many people even had engagements ever since they were young so that they would get married the moment they become adult.

“Yes.” First Madam Xiao nodded. “But it’s uncertain how many people can possibly get close to him now.”

He was already at high status and he might be a bit more picky when selecting his future partner. When thinking about this, First Madam Xiao could only sigh and then forget about it.

He was already at high status and he might be a bit more picky when selecting his future partner. When thinking about this, First Madam Xiao could only sigh and then forget about it.

In any case, she had no interest to join in the fun. Her children were all already married and her grandchildren were still too young. It was too early for her to even consider their lifelong event. Nan Hua: “…”

She looked at the chatty women helplessly.

At this moment, Nan Hua remembered that Long Qian Xing and Shangguan Xiao often competed when they were younger. After all, the two of them were of similar age and had similar dreams.

They fought against each other and competed from time to time.

If it was not because their place of deployment were different from one another, they might have ended up cooperating more in the war. Now that Shangguan Xiao was coming, he might also pay a visit to Long Qian Xing. “There are also more people who used to stay in different kingdoms coming to Cheng City,” First Madam Xiao sighed. “Many of them are trying to make a name for themselves.”

Nan Hua nodded.

She had known about this.

Cheng City has become very lively because some people moved to Cheng City due to various reasons. There were many people who wanted to enter Cheng City in the past and tried to become an official.

Now that Cheng City is no longer Fei Yang Kingdom’s Capital City, there were more people who chose the wait and see.

They didn’t want to be so rash.

16:53

“They’re aiming for the Imperial examination.” Nan Hua thought for a moment and then said, “There’s still the provincial examination in Cheng City and the few most talented students can be referred to the capital city for Imperial Examination.”

This was the system for other cities that Emperor Yang Zhou had arranged during the war time. He needed more talented people and Fei Yang Kingdom’s size was increasing, so the best way was through more examination in other cities.

In this way, there would be more and more talented people who could come to work for Fei Yang Kingdom. Cheng City still has the examination system.

But the level was no longer the direct Imperial Examination and more like the provincial examination. And after taking examination here, they could take the second examination in the capital city. Afterwards, these officials would be deployed either to the imperial court or send them all back to various cities where they could work there.

They could even be sent back to the city they came from.

After all, they were more familiar with the city where they grow up, so it would be better to let them stay there. “Indeed.” First Madam Xiao chuckled. “It’s a bit troublesome now that Cheng City is not the Capital City, but it’s still pretty good.”

Nan Hua nodded.

There was nothing bad if she had to say.

Unless they were very ambitious and wanted to live close to where Emperor Yang Zhou was located, they didn’t have to stay in the Capital City. As for the Nan and Long Family…

It was enough for them to stay here. “General Shangguan is already so old. He’s just like Young Madam Long who married late and couldn’t even stay at home and had to go out and follow the bunch of men to the battlefield.”

It was silent.

Some women looked at the person who spoke with mockery in their eyes. Even if they have dissatisfaction, what was the point of saying this out loud in front of the person in question?

Nan Hua noticed this and moved her eyes. She looked at the unfamiliar woman in front of her and blinked her eyes.

Now, who is this stupid woman?