The "draft" activity, which attracted the attention of the whole family, finally began, and the girls walked in groups of seven to the old lady one by one, which made Xu Hao feel like he was changing time and space, like returning to modern times to watch beauty pageants, and like watching the palace election in the TV series.

However, the quality of the beauties is uneven, some are beautiful and some are ugly, it seems that the old lady does not have high requirements for appearance, and the focus is on walking around, and the posture when standing is not correct.

If there is a slight body rickety, hunchback, swaying and crooked walking, and serious feet outside and inside, they will all be eliminated.

In addition, the appearance is really unsightly, too tall or too short, the hair is too yellow, too thin or too fat, the voice is unpleasant, the words are not clear, the speech is stammering or the words are not satisfactory, eliminated.

What surprised Xu Hao and felt reasonable was that a few girls with fast speech speed and accurate words and smart eyebrows were eliminated, in the words of the second sister Xu Cuitao, at first glance, they are the masters who are active and like to play with right and wrong.

Of course, there is also a bewitching appearance, a sharp-beaked monkey with a mean appearance, and a girl with an exceptionally plump body is not in the eyes of the old lady. Soon, only seventeen or eighteen remained of about thirty girls.

The eldest lady Wang suddenly became nervous, because the old lady was staring at the one she fancied, and the Liu family on the side gave Xiao a look, indicating that it was her.

Xiao Shi looked carefully, and sure enough, he was a slim beauty embryo, with eyebrows like spring mountains and eyes like autumn water, about fourteen or fifteen years old.

"What a handsome baby, whose family are you?" The old lady asked.

The girl's nervous voice trembled a little, and she said, "Slave, the slave's mother's surname is Zhao, and she is in charge of the night patrol. ”

Mrs. Xu explained in a low voice: "Her mother is the widow Zhao who is responsible for the night patrol in the inner house, her husband died on the battlefield with the eldest lord back then, and the eldest lady sympathized with their mother and daughter, and took special care of them. ”

"Hmm." The old lady nodded slowly, looked at the girl deeply, and said softly: "Stretch out your hand to the old body, don't be afraid." ”

"Yes." The girl took a deep breath, stretched out her arms tremblingly, and spread her delicate hands.

Xu Hao, who was sitting and watching the excitement, saw it clearly and said, "Sure enough, I haven't suffered hardship." ”

Xu Cuitao sneered: "Not only have I never suffered hardship, but I can't even afford to offend me when I'm idle, just like her merry mother, it's not a good thing." ”

Xu Hao savored the words of the second sister, and carefully observed the girl's beautiful face, but unfortunately he did not have the skills of the ancients to observe people, so he couldn't see why.

This girl was the first to get Xiao's strategy, and at the moment she was facing the sky, wearing a half-new green dress, and she was very nervous, except for the fact that it was difficult to hide her natural beauty, there was nothing special.

But the old lady was old and fine, and her eyes were fierce at the girl's reaction, and she groaned for a while, and shook her head gently.

Seeing this, Xu Cuitao praised: "It is worthy of being a grandmother, her eyes are like a torch." ”

There's an article here! Xu Hao is not stupid, and immediately thought of the eldest brother Xu Wen lying on the wall, and secretly said that this girl should have some meaning with Xu Wen, otherwise the second sister would not say anything that could not be offended.

"This child looks outstanding, her mother is so precious to her, pampered with fine skin and tender meat, being a maid inevitably wronged her, forget it."

The old lady said slowly and regretfully, and withdrew her gaze. Liu glanced at Xiao with a smile, and smiled at his sister-in-law without a trace.

Wang really jumped out and said: "This child is something I grew up watching, I know the roots, and he is the most gentle and kind child, so let's stay." ”

The old lady thought for a while, nodded and smiled: "Since you have spoken, it just so happens that I also like this child very much, so stay by my side in the future." ”

As soon as these words came out, Wang was immediately dumbfounded, cowardly and speechless, and Liu almost laughed.

In the end, there were sixteen girls left, all of whom had to stay in the old lady's yard for a few days, and Xu Hao didn't know if Qiu Xiang's sisters and sisters had passed the test, so he said goodbye to the old lady and returned to the yard with his mother.

Along the way, Autumn Fragrance and Winter Snow are in high spirits, while Spring Moon and Summer Rain are sullen, and the answer is self-evident.

Xu Qinglian comforted as she walked: "In the end, our family is not a big family in the capital, and we can't leave too many girls. ”

Xu Hongye pulled her sister's warm hand with a small hand, dangling happily, pouting: "Grandma is really, there are so many brothers and sisters, only sixteen are left." According to the rules, her old man left four, and the three wives left two each, how can the remaining six be divided! ”

Xu Qinglian was stunned for a moment, and then said happily: "What Hongye said is reasonable, you two wait patiently for a few days, maybe there will be a turnaround in this matter." ”

Chunyue said in surprise: "Miss means that there is still a chance to by-elect the maid next time?" Thank goodness for that. ”

Xu Hao, who had not spoken, suddenly spoke: "There will be no turnaround, you two are still dead." When there is a need for maids in the house over there, I will try to help and send your sisters over there to see their creation. ”

Chunyue said anxiously: "Weishenme? It's clear that the maid is not enough. ”

Xia Yu said frustratedly: "I can't choose here, not to mention that the rules of the house over there are stricter, alas! ”

Xu Hao smiled and didn't answer, to be honest, he believed in the old lady's vision and experience very much, and didn't want to let in a few troubles because of a momentary soft-heartedness.

Even Xiao Shi, who was at the forefront, said unhappily: "This matter is over, you girls don't waste your efforts, when will it be your turn to talk more?" ”

Chunyue and Xia Yu were both startled, and they hurriedly lowered their heads obediently, not daring to say more than half a word. Xu Qinglian could only smile helplessly, but Hongye didn't care.

Back in the courtyard, Xiao motioned for his son to follow him into the house, Xu Hongye just wanted to go in, but his sister reached out and grabbed him and dragged him into the boudoir on the left side of the main house.

The maid didn't come in, the whole flower hall was empty, Xu Hao poured two cups of herbal tea by himself and brought them to his mother.

Xiao Shi silently watched his son's every move, and when Xu Hao was busy and sat down, he said: "Just now you said that there would be no turnaround, tell your mother, what do you think of this matter." ”

Xu Hao raised his head and poured a cup of cold tea into his stomach, and Xiao Shi hurriedly said, "Oh, drink it slowly, you hurt your spleen and stomach carefully." ”

"It's fine." Xu Hao casually put down the empty teacup, raised his arm to wipe his mouth, Xiao Shi said cautiously: "You come here." ”

"Oh." Xu Hao put down his arm, got up and walked in front of Xiao Shi, and saw Xiao Shi take out the snow-white silk scarf in his arms, and gently wiped the water stains on the corners of his mouth.

Dispelling the thoughts in his mind, Xu Hao said: "Choosing a maid has alarmed so many people, how can the old lady be alone?" I guess the people around the old lady will definitely send in some girls, pick and choose, and the number will not be less than ten. ”

"My son has finally grown up." Regarding his son's performance, Xiao Shi was overjoyed, and raised his hand to tap Xu Hao's forehead.

Xu Hao said with a smile: "The eldest sister is about to leave the cabinet, this time I and Hongye will leave one or don't want it at all, so I can add four more maids to my sister, how to say that it is also the eldest lady of our Xu family, but it can't be shabby." ”

"Yo, do you feel sorry for your sister?" Xiao Shi deliberately pretended to be angry and snorted coldly, "Look at what you said, your sister has been accompanied by two girls, Chunyue and Xia Yu, since she was a child, and it is enough." Even if it is a wealthy family, a girl is two intimate maids who are waiting for her, because the girl's family is small-minded and has many private affairs, and it is not good to have more people in the past. ”

Xu Hao thinks about it and thinks it makes a lot of sense, the so-called Miss Qianjin has always given people a very mysterious feeling, but since she is a human being, she has to eat, drink, sleep, have diarrhea, fart, and have all kinds of troubles.

This is the same as the leading cadres of later generations, although there are many subordinates, but they can really trust, and they are always the same as secretaries and drivers.

Xiao Shi smiled: "But my son is right, this eldest lady's pomp and circumstance must be missing, and when you and Hongye pick the rest, you will be a second-class girl for her." ”