Shaohua is Junqing

From the day the imperial edict was issued to the day the list of candidates was submitted, more than ten days had passed. On this day, Siyu was invited to the palace to conduct a preliminary screening of the list of candidates with the three officials from the Ministry of Rites. Beitang Mo Ran would not allow her to enter the palace alone, and Cai Die and Xiao Ma were also accompanying her.

When Siyu saw the thick stacks of names, she was shocked. After asking, she learned that the names on the lists submitted from various places showed that there were as many as 200 people participating in the draft. These were only people from other places, not including people from Beijing.

"Sir Liu, what are the criteria for selecting the list?" Siyu asked.

"My lord, those who don't meet the age or rank requirements will be eliminated, as will those who are sick or disabled."

"Okay, I understand. We will each be responsible for a part and screen them as quickly as possible."

"Yes, Wei Chen obeys your order."

Siyu took a pile of rosters, sat aside and began to look through them. The rosters contained basic information such as the names, ages, and family backgrounds of the contestants.

"Xiao Shunzi." Siyu shouted after reading a list.

"I'm here. What do you want, princess?" A handsome young eunuch ran up to her and asked swiftly.

"Can you read? Can you write?"

"My Lord, I can read and write."

"Very good. I have finished reading this list and marked the names that need to be removed. You should make a copy of it carefully and clearly. This list will be sent back to the government offices in various places later."

"I understand. I will do my best."

"Okay, go ahead."

The three officials from the Ministry of Rites plus Siyu, a total of four people, worked from morning to night and finally screened all the names on the list and eliminated forty people who did not meet the requirements.

"Thank you for your hard work, the three adults. Go back and rest as soon as you are done with your work."

"Princess Lao has suffered a lot with us. There is still some finishing work to be done. We will go back after we finish it. Princess, please go back first." Liu Mu said.

"Well, excuse me."

Siyu walked out of Chuxiu Palace and headed towards Jiade Gate, followed by Caidie and Xiaoma. She saw a tall figure standing there from a distance, and she knew who it was without having to think.

"Why is the prince here?"

"I'm here to take you home." Beitang Mo Ran smiled warmly.

"Take me to Zuixianju to eat delicious food."

"No problem, get in the car."

Beitang Mo Ran, Si Yu and others came to Zuixianju. When the shopkeeper saw the visitors, he stepped forward and greeted them in a low voice, then tactfully led them to the elegant room upstairs.

Beitang Mo Ran and Si Yu sat down and the waiter served them fragrant tea.

"What would the princess like to eat today?" the shopkeeper asked. Ever since the last time the two of them came, the shopkeeper knew that Princess Shaohua was the main person. Even though the prince was of noble status, Princess Shaohua was the main person.

“Do you have a menu?”

"Menu?" The shopkeeper didn't understand the word and didn't dare to respond rashly.

"It's a piece of paper or booklet with the names of the dishes written on it." Siyu explained.

“We have name tags for our dishes here, all of which are hung on the wall in the lobby on the first floor.”

"Do you still want me to go downstairs and order food facing a wall? It would be better for me to order when I come here and then come up." He stood up and went downstairs to order food.

"Si Yu, sit down." Beitang Mo Ran said lightly. Si Yu didn't understand and sat back obediently.

"Boss, have someone write the names of the dishes on paper and bring them here." Beitang Mo Ran ordered.

"Yes, little one, go right here."

After a while, the shopkeeper brought some papers and presented them to Siyu.

"All the dishes in our restaurant are listed here. Princess, you can order whatever you like."

Siyu took a quick look and ordered "Crispy Braised Pork", "Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots" and "Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppers".

"What would your Highness like to eat?" Siyu handed the papers to Beitang Mo Ran.

Beitang Mo Ran took the paper, flipped it a few times, and ordered "Sautéed Lotus Root with Celery" and "West Lake Beef Soup".