Chapter 359 Consort Fucha's Male Selection
Chapter 359 Consort Fucha's Male Selection
These men had to go through layers of screenings to get to the audition venue, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere.
Hongchang cleared his throat, his voice loud and authoritative:
"Today's male talent show concerns the lifelong happiness of the princesses."
I hope that you can all use your talents to win the favor of the princesses.
The selection process consisted of three rounds: a written test, a martial arts test, and a final interview conducted by the princesses themselves.
The men in the audience became even more nervous when they heard that the final round would be an interview by the princesses themselves.
They knew full well that even if they passed both the written and martial arts tests,
Whether he can ultimately become the princess's husband depends on the princesses' liking for him.
Hongchang continued, "The questions for today's written exam were also set by the princesses themselves."
They hoped their future husbands would not only be talented but also please the princesses.
As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuch distributed the examination questions.
Everyone gasped when they saw the question.
The topic involves both poetry writing and providing unique insights into current political events, making it extremely challenging.
The examination room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop; the only sound was the soft scratching of a brush on paper.
Time ticked by, and many people broke out in a cold sweat, finding it difficult to put pen to paper.
Several quick-witted individuals, however, wrote furiously, their expressions calm and composed.
After the written test, the men rested briefly before the martial arts test.
Hongchang announced: "The written test is over, and the martial arts test will follow."
The martial arts test was divided into two parts: archery and horsemanship, and the eighteen martial arts skills.
Riding and archery will test your horsemanship and archery skills, while the eighteen martial arts will test your comprehensive martial arts skills.
I hope you can all give it your all.
The examination hall was moved to the drill ground, where swords clashed and horses galloped.
Hongchang, Liang Wanyi, Fucha Peiyun, Nian Shilan, and Princesses Shuhe and Wenyi, among others.
There were also Consort Jing, Feng Ruozhao, and Consort Jin, Cao Qinmo, the birth mothers of the princesses.
They all sat on the stage, their eyes scanning the crowd.
The martial arts test took place in a spacious venue, where participants took turns demonstrating their horsemanship, archery, and the eighteen martial arts skills.
Some men were skilled in archery and horsemanship, never missing their target; others were highly skilled in martial arts, with fierce and powerful moves.
However, many people did not perform well in the martial arts test and were eliminated.
The princesses whispered among themselves, occasionally nodding in approval to certain men who had stood out.
After the martial arts test, Hongchang announced:
"The results of the written and martial arts tests have been released, and a total of thirty-five men have advanced to the final stage."
Now, princesses, please come up and conduct your own interviews.
Thirty-five men stood in neat rows, their expressions a mixture of tension and anticipation.
The princesses walked gracefully in, their gazes sweeping over the crowd.
The first person to step forward and ask a question was naturally Princess Shuhe.
She looked at a handsome man and spoke in a clear voice:
"If I were to open a workshop in the manor in the future, how would you support me?"
After a moment's thought, the man articulated his views logically, and Princess Wenyi nodded slightly.
Then the other princesses also asked questions, a wide variety of questions.
It covers topics ranging from poetry and songs to national and family affairs, and even everyday life.
Some of the men answered fluently, while others stammered.
Hongchang sat to the side, carefully observing the interactions between each princess and man.
Time passed slowly, and the interview was drawing to a close. Hongchang stood up and announced loudly:
"The selection process ends here today. The results will be announced by me in ten days. I hope you will all wait patiently."
Although the men were anxious, they could only bow and retreat.
The ten-day wait felt like an eternity to these men.
They were filled with both trepidation and anticipation, wondering if they would become the princesses' husbands.
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