Chen Xiao came to his senses and looked into the hall, only to find it completely empty.
Has the draft ended?
She quickly announced in a loud voice, "Summon Steward Chen."
Chief Steward Shen rushed in from outside the door: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
"Is this the end of the talent show?" Chen Xiao thought to himself, "If it's over and I haven't chosen a single one, wouldn't I become the number one person in the Night Dynasty? I'd be roasted by the officials in court tomorrow!"
Chief Eunuch Shen knelt down skillfully: "Your Majesty, the selection ceremony has not yet begun. I just inquired at the Chuxiu Palace and learned that one of the candidates had an allergic reaction and developed a rash all over his body, thus disqualifying him from the selection. The other candidates are under investigation, which caused the delay. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"I see. This matter must be thoroughly investigated to give this young man justice!" Chen Xiao said solemnly, but in his mind he said to Xi Xi, "Oh my god, it's already started before he even entered the palace! I've only ever seen palace intrigue among women, never among men. I wonder what it's like?"
"Men aren't necessarily less capable than women at palace intrigue; you'll see in time. Also, host, your change of expression is truly impressive." After saying this, Xi Xi ended the chat and went offline.
Liu Chenxiao bravely participates in the talent show alone (pretending to be a seasoned empress).
Chief Eunuch Shen nodded. "Your Majesty, I obey! The matter of the male candidates' allergies is still unresolved. Should we proceed with the selection ceremony first, or wait for the results?"
"Let's hold the talent show first, and bring up the candidate with the allergy as well. I will investigate him personally," Chen Xiao said calmly.
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