After being hit so hard by Xu Ying, Xu Lang was instantly frightened. He threw the pamphlet in front of Xu Ying and ran away.
"Hey, those sisters are so handsome, I'm afraid you can't stand it!"
Before leaving, Xu Lang shouted loudly to Xu Ying.
Seeing Xu Lang running wildly without forgetting to joke, Xu Ying shook his head helplessly, this kid...
Then, Xu Ying looked at the pamphlet Xu Lang brought!
It is said to be a booklet, but it is just a few books sewn from bark. The papermaking technology in this world has not yet developed. The production technology is completely in the hands of the princes and nobles. It is basically invisible in remote places like Xujiacun.
The only time Xu Ying saw him was in his memory when he went to a private school run by a landlord.
So Xu Ying was not surprised when he saw this simple bark book.
Flipping through it casually, a helpless smile appeared on Xu Ying's lips. There were simple portraits and brief introductions of more than ten young women. Although the paintings were crude, it could be seen that these women above were all good-looking.
Xu Ying paid special attention to the twins, and then put the booklet into his arms. He didn't want to marry the twins, he was really just curious.
Yes, curious, Xu Ying thought secretly.
And judging from Xu Ying's current conditions, it would be impossible for the family to support two more people!
Having two more people is not just as simple as having two more people to eat, but also paying taxes for two more people. The taxes in Song Dynasty are heavy, which is the main reason why most people are anxious to marry off their daughters.
"It's time for me to make some preparations. Tomorrow is the day of the wedding selection meeting. We can't let people come and not even be able to eat meat!" Xu Ying murmured and prepared to go into the mountains to pack game and come back. Ying's family is not rich either, but they can get some game from time to time, which is considered the only one in Xujia Village.
Time passed and the day of the election meeting finally arrived.
On this day, not only the boys and girls from several surrounding villages gathered here, but also their elders and people who came to watch the fun, almost completely surrounding Xujia Village.
At this time, a group of government officials squeezed out from the crowd. One person was holding a gong, another was holding a calligraphy book, and two others were following behind with knives to maintain order. After that, they were participating in the wedding selection. Assembly of men and women.
"Stand on both sides. The man will choose first. Of course, the woman can also refuse, but...hehe, I think it's better for you not to refuse!" The yamen servant holding the gong shouted loudly. This man's name is Chang Wei, Kuaibanban Head, responsible for night patrols, summonses, and tax collection!
Chang Weisheng's burly figure, coupled with the saber hanging on his waist, shocked the scene as soon as he opened his mouth.
On the side, the yamen servant holding a calligraphy book smiled and hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
"Hahaha, don't be nervous, everyone. You have to be cautious about marriage. It's okay if you really don't want to!"
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"Xu Lang, you still haven't seen Xu Ying?" Xu Maocheng, the third uncle who had broken his arm, looked anxious. He tried to persuade Xu Ying, but this guy actually played tricks on him. Seeing that the marriage selection meeting was about to start, but he Not even Xu Ying's shadow was seen.
"It shouldn't be. Yesterday I went to send pictures of beauties... bah bah bah, he was still there when the roster was announced!" Xu Lang said timidly. He was really a little scared. If Xu Ying didn't show up today, he felt that the third uncle Can spank his butt into eight pieces.
"Hurry up and find it!" Xu Maocheng's eyes widened. He didn't expect that he had already obtained the roster. How could he even deal with Xu Ying?
"Ah? Okay!" Xu Lang was stunned for a moment and said reluctantly.
Xu Lang's heart: Xu Ying, who killed a thousand swords, I still want to see the twins!
Among the crowd, the marriage selection meeting had already begun. There were not many ceremonies. After a brief introduction to the rules, the man started to pick the fight.
There are a total of thirty-seven people in this marriage selection meeting, including eleven men and twenty-six women. In other words, more than half of the women are destined to fail, and they will face a 10% increase in taxes!
In the women's team, Zhang Yunzhi couldn't squeeze to the front because of her smaller stature. She could only stand on tiptoes and try to expose her head. Even though she only freshened up a little, it was still eye-catching.
The first man to appear was Xu Hu from Xujiacun. He was sixteen years old and participated in the marriage selection meeting for the first time. His honest and honest appearance immediately won the favor of all the women. Xu Hu looked around for a long time, especially at the man standing in the front. The twins kept lingering and couldn't get any attention!
"Hurry up, there are many people behind you!" Chang Wei urged when he saw that Xu Hu had not made a choice for a long time.
Xu Hu was startled by the drink. After taking a look at his parents not far away, he finally chose a girl named Liu. If Xu Ying were here, he would definitely recognize her as the girl pictured on the first page of the booklet, from Xiawan Village, his family is well off, he probably eats better, he is slightly fat, and Xu Hu's mother likes him very much.
Before the marriage selection meeting started, Xu Hu's mother gave many instructions to choose him.
In fact, Xu Hu still liked the twins more.
If that doesn't work, a girl with her head exposed in the back would be nice too.
"Are you willing?" Chang Wei nodded and then asked the woman.
The girl surnamed Liu blushed when she saw that the other party had chosen her. She glanced at Xu Hu's honest appearance and nodded shyly.
"choke!"
"Both parties agree, register and register, and you will be husband and wife from now on!" Chang Wei struck the gong and announced that the two were married. Then the two were taken aside to register, and there was another man standing here. come out.
Soon, the second person from Xujiacun was also chosen, and they chose the girl from Lijiacun who also had a good family background.
At this time, it should have been Xu Ying's turn, but Xu Ying had not been seen for a long time. Chang Wei could only let people from other villages choose first. Seeing that the good girls were almost chosen one by one, Xu Maocheng sat in the room I was so anxious that I jumped up and down. Why did Xu Ying disappear at this critical moment?
As time goes by, not only Xu Maocheng is anxious, but also Zhang Yunzhi. Seeing that only the last person is left, but there is still no one to choose her. If she still fails this time, she doesn't know how to go back and face herself. Mother.
Her slender hands were clutching the corners of her clothes. At this moment, because many people had left, Zhang Yunzhi finally squeezed into the front row.
"Hehehe, even though I'm not young, I still chose a concubine, but I'm a pig butcher. Follow me and you'll be sure to get fat and strong!" At this moment, the last man in the field walked up. Come here, you are 1.6 meters tall, fat and fat, with a face full of flesh that makes you feel sick.
Moreover, the stinky smell emanating from his body made Zhang Yunzhi want to vomit.
"Officer, choose me. I can work, I eat very little, and I... can also serve people!" Even though he was so sick in his heart, Zhang Yunzhi still stood up and pulled down his robe as he spoke. , revealing the proud figure under that thin body.
