Princess Nanlin turned to look at Prince Tiantian.
“I’ll come with you tomorrow too! Although I don’t care much about it, I want to see what you and General Shi choose. The three of you together are much better than the two of you, right?” said Prince Tian Tian.
"That's fine too. Go to General Shi's courtyard after breakfast tomorrow morning! Finish early, I have appointments to go shopping with some princesses from the West." Princess Nanlin didn't care whether he went or not, she just reminded him not to waste time.
After saying that, she took her leave.
Prince Tian's smile vanished instantly, and he squinted at the doorway.
Hmph, Dragon Ball, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You can't get what you want by relying on those Western princesses.
"Someone come here!" Prince Tian Tian called for someone to enter.
His entourage immediately entered.
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On July 11th, the civil and military competitions of the Great Zhou and the eleven surrounding kingdoms began.
Gu Shouxin followed Cai Xiaolian's advice and arranged the competition outside the palace, so that not only the royal family and officials could watch, but also ordinary people who were lucky enough to be able to see it.
The venue was temporary, consisting of a competition stage and audience seating, with the competition stage in the middle and the audience seating around the perimeter.
The venue is very large. Those who are far from the central competition platform may not be able to see it very clearly, but they can still see its shadow.
Of course, there are guards at each of the exits, and you can't get in without a pass.
Officials of the third rank and above could bring their families to watch for free, but others needed to buy tickets to enter.
There is no shortage of wealthy people in the capital, and the rich businessmen around the capital had already asked people to buy tickets after hearing the news.
Meanwhile, Cai Xiaolian's various snacks and desserts were also set up at several entrances and exits. People could buy some food to take with them after entering. Of course, if they thought the snacks were not tasty or clean, they could bring their own food.
Cai Xiaolian and Gu Nian had discussed it and decided that iced drinks were definitely the most needed item. Therefore, from the start of the competition, their people prepared a large amount of ice to ensure there was no shortage.
Uncle Gu had already arranged for the fruit to be prepared.
Anyway, the Gu family will make a killing this time. Of course, they will also pay a sum of money to the Ministry of Rites, so no one will lose out.
This was a novel approach in the capital and even throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty. Everyone was quite curious, and even those who couldn't afford tickets gathered outside the venue to wait for news from inside and chat with the vendors.
Everyone had a large palm-leaf fan in their hand, fanning themselves and chatting. Even in the summer, it felt quite nice.
The competition was divided into three days. The first and second days were martial arts competitions, and the third day was a literary competition.
At the exact hour of Chen (7-9 AM), an official from the Ministry of Rites appeared in the center of the competition platform carrying a large box. Beside him was a man from the Ministry of War, a burly man who, with a strong voice, reiterated the rules to those who had bought tickets but were unaware of them.
Then the princes and princesses from various countries went up to the competition platform together.
The Great Zhou sent Gu Xin and the Ninth Prince, along with Nan Lin Dong Zhe and Jia Cang. Apart from Prince Tian Tian, Princess Nan Lin, and General Shi Mu, Dong Zhe sent a woman representing the princess, who was Prince Tian Tian's attendant. She was a calm and composed woman with a rugged appearance. Yes, she did look somewhat like a man, but she was indeed a woman, and she was as tall as Prince Tian Tian.
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