Passerby's Guide to Eating Watermelons

Chapter 244 Ancient World 61: Draft

Even the married Zuo Zhizhi was no exception. Although Gao Xingyun's official position was not high and he could not be given a title, Zuo Zhizhi had already become a third-rank lady.

Even though it’s not too high in terms of level, it’s still much better than before!

After all, it was somewhat difficult for Zuo Zhizhi, a married woman, to enter the palace and talk to her sister.

But now that I have the title of imperial edict, it is much easier to enter the palace.

And their future days are just around the corner, especially Gao Xingyun. As long as he makes some achievements, he will easily be canonized.

Zuo Zhizhi was very happy. She didn't expect that after traveling through time for so many years, even though she had accomplished nothing and just wanted to be a salted fish, the people around her were so supportive that she became the darling of the capital without doing anything.

After that, even if he couldn't be said to be domineering in the capital, it would be more convenient for him to go anywhere, and he could easily find out the interesting stories of each family.

But after being happy, Zuo Zhizhi couldn't help but worry about her sister!

Duan Huairen had been in poor health before and had been recuperating, so he never had any concubines.

However, now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he will definitely start the selection after a year of mourning.

Although I had asked my sister this question before, my brother-in-law was a prince at that time, and they were just facing an ordinary competition for favor.

And now that my brother-in-law has become the emperor, it’s not just a fight for favor, but a fight for the next throne!

Although the Zuo family has risen, it is obvious that they are no match for those aristocratic families. If they unite, it will be difficult for their family to resist!

So after everyone had completely gotten used to the new court, Zuo Zhizhi quietly asked her when she entered the palace again to pay her respects to Zuo Qing'an.

"I heard that the imperial court has already started preparing for the selection, so..."

Zuo Qing'an shook his head slightly and tapped Zuo Zhizhi lightly with his finger, "I don't need you to comfort me. I've already prepared for this!"

Zuo Qing'an looked outside and sighed imperceptibly, "Although I never thought of the current situation before, everything is determined by fate! Now that I have become the emperor, it is naturally impossible to be the same as before. This selection is inevitable!"

But Zuo Zhizhi was still a little worried. "But this time, many ministers' families are putting all their efforts into the selection and are ready to send their daughters in!"

This matter can be seen from everyone's attitude towards the Zuo family. They have changed from fawning at the beginning to being just acquaintances. Although it cannot be said to be a frame-up, it is definitely not as cordial as before!

Considering that both families have daughters of the right age, it is not difficult to imagine what their mentality is!

After all, the Zuo family had only become the fifth prince's consort by sheer luck, and now she had miraculously become the queen.

She didn't have much wealth to begin with, and now she's lucky enough to be the queen. Naturally, she can't ask for more!

So their goal was set on the position of crown prince!

Of course, before that, she had to send her own child in, successfully give birth to a prince, and then seek other things!

Although no one openly discussed the new emperor's ascension to the throne, this was already a consensus among everyone!

Zuo Zhizhi was very worried. Although she knew Zuo Qing'an's usual attitude, she couldn't help but frown when she saw the ministers coming with such a fierce momentum!

I regret having asked my husband to seek a title!

When you are going through hardships, you are only accompanied by your family, but once you achieve success, other people will come around one after another!

Although not everyone will abandon his wife, the proportion is too high!

The most important thing is that Zuo Qing'an has two sons. One is both the eldest son and the legitimate son, and is naturally one of the candidates for the crown prince. If he can successfully become the emperor in the future, it would be good, otherwise, they and their mother will definitely not have a good ending!

Of course, Zuo Zhizhi’s family is also involved, and I’m afraid their fate will not be any better!

Therefore, this is not just a struggle in the harem, but also a struggle in the previous dynasty and family!

Standing in the position of the queen, her son will either become the next emperor or die together with her without a burial place. There is no third way!

Zuo Qingan just smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can handle it!"

Seeing his look, Zuo Zhizhi could only sigh helplessly.

But fortunately, I am not completely powerless.

It was Zuo Zhizhi's medicine that helped Duan Huairen recover. It could be said that she was his savior!

After all, as a prince, even if he says on the surface that he will not participate in the struggle for imperial power, who will care when a real fight breaks out!

So his body had long become a funnel, it was true that he would not live long, and it was also true that he was recuperating in the suburbs!

Zuo Zhizhi didn't want her sister to become a widow early, so she took action to treat his illness.

Then if something bad happens to my sister and my family in the future, it would be normal to restore his body to its original state!

Thinking of this, Zuo Zhizhi breathed a sigh of relief!

At least my family is not completely powerless to fight back. When the time comes, I just need to support my little nephew to take the position!

A year passed quietly, and everyone was ready to try.

After all, the emperor was old before, and although there was a beauty pageant, it was only for the princes to be selected.

Not to mention that this is just a gamble, the most important thing is that these princes are not young anymore, and they always feel reluctant to send their own children in.

What's more, the selection depends entirely on the emperor's wishes. Even if they want to enter a villa, it will be impossible if the emperor does not give the order.

But the situation is different now. The emperor’s harem is empty, so he will definitely choose a considerable number of people to go in!

And among them there will definitely be some who will be favored and give birth to princes.

The queen's son is not very old now, and the age gap of just a few years can easily catch up. No one can resist such enormous wealth that is visible to the naked eye!

Each family put in their best efforts to select the best women from their family, and naturally many of them succeeded.

There were more than 10 people entering the palace this time, including some whom Zuo Zhizhi knew.

After all, she is not officially married yet, so she must be a few years younger than Zuo Zhizhi, and they happen to be in the same school.

Seeing her former schoolmate become a concubine in the harem competing with her sister for favor, Zuo Zhizhi couldn't help feeling awkward.

You know, everyone had a good relationship before, but now it seems a little awkward.

Just looking at the remaining few people, Zuo Zhizhi felt that the harem would probably not be peaceful in the future.

Because one of them is actually the new emperor’s cousin!

Before in school, because of Duan Huairen’s relationship, Zuo Zhizhi and Duan Huairen’s cousin also knew each other.

But Zuo Zhizhi is more familiar with Qin Zhirong. They have a good relationship. Although Qin Zhirong is married, they still keep in touch.

However, Qin Zhiwan, who had not gotten along well with her at that time, was also selected in the team this time!