"Yes, yes." Xiao Yuruo was also surprised, and his face flashed with joy: "I remember. When Enke and Xinke released the rankings last spring, wasn't Mr. Su Mubai the one who was at the top of the rankings? The Emperor Meng issued a golden imperial edict and announced it to dozens of provinces."
Su Mubai cupped his hands, smiled and said nothing, as a tacit consent.
The number one scholar in the imperial list is the dream of all scholars in the world. Why is it surprising that this handsome young man in front of him is the number one scholar in the new discipline? Even Xu Zhiqing, who was always indifferent, couldn't help but look at Su Mubai more.
Is the champion amazing? Lin Wanrong thought to himself, I was also the number one scholar when I was admitted to university. Besides, the number one scholar in Peking University still sells meat at home. You guys come to this garden to sell orchids, arty, and it's not much better.
"No. 1 scholar, so you are the No. 1 scholar. I have grown up so big, I have never seen No. 1 champion. Hello, hello, nice to meet you, long time admiration." Lin Wanrong held Su Mubai's hand "enthusiastically".
Su Mubai is personable, nodded and smiled and said: "Xiaosheng has little talent and learning, but he is loved by the emperor. It is also extremely ashamed to be named the head of the new department on the top of the Golden Palace. Today I saw this brother discussing orchids, and Xiaosheng admired him even more. , if there is an opportunity in the future, you should ask your brother for advice."
Hearing that the person who came here to present orchids was the Xinke champion Lang Su Mubai, the garden exploded immediately. If it is said that King Cheng is awe-inspiring, then the number one scholar is admired by everyone in the world, especially those ladies who enjoy the flowers and spring, have a natural affection for the number one scholar. Goodbye to Zhuangyuan Langsheng, who is so chic and unremarkable, his heart beats suddenly, and he seems to fall in love at first sight.
"Thank you for your love." The number one scholar Su Mubai became the most popular person in an instant, and he smiled and bowed around. His temperament and demeanor were first-class, which made people feel good.
Lin Wanrong looked at it helplessly and shook his head. This orchid is originally a quiet and quiet one, but Zhuangyuan Lang is lucky enough to turn an elegant orchid garden into a peach blossom, which is really worthy of the name of orchid.
Seeing that the two young ladies valued the number one scholar very much, Lin Wanrong pulled Xiao Yuruo and said, "Miss, isn't it difficult to get the number one scholar? How much is the registration fee? Is there any pre-exam training class?"
Xiao Yuruo was angry and amused and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think that the number one scholar is a child's play, so it's so easy to take the exam? This Enke opens every three years. First, the children take the exam and pass the exam. Only those who are talented can become scholars. Only one level of scholar can embarrass countless scholars in the world. Many people can't pass the exam for a lifetime, but they can't pass the exam. Only the top two ranks of scholars can participate in the provincial examination. This is called "recording" '. The township examination is held every three years, and each province sets its own exams. Only those who pass the test can be selected as Juren. The first place in this township examination is called Jieyuan. Only Juren can participate in the general examination. Hundreds of people are selected as tribute students, and the first place is called Huiyuan. The last is the palace examination. The emperor personally asks questions, selects the top three, and distributes Jinshi. This Su Mubai is a three-scholar in a row, and the emperor personally selects him as the number one scholar of Enke. He is one of hundreds of thousands. You Is it difficult to say?"
Khan, it is really difficult to pass four levels in a row. Lin Wanrong slapped haha, and the eldest lady gave him a serious look again, and said: "However, if you change your temper, study hard, and with your Smart and talented, it is not difficult to even hit the triple yuan."
I love to hear this, Lin Wanrong smiled. When Xu Zhiqing heard the young lady explaining these basic common sense to Lin San, she felt even more strange. Could it be that this person fell from the sky, why didn't he even know the scientific examination system, how did he get his knowledge
Seeing that Lin San was fascinated, Xu Zhiqing added with a smile: "This Su Zhuangyuan is above the Golden Palace. He was not mentioned by the emperor Jinkou, but there are even more powerful ones. After the previous champions were hand-picked, they were all sent to various places for Officials, they will be promoted after training, only this Su Zhuangyuan was favored by the emperor, and he stayed in the school directly, often by the emperor's side, and the holy family is prosperous, and others have long been envious."
In this way, this Su Mubai is a famous person beside the emperor. This kid has developed, Lin Wanrong nodded.
Then Su Mubai chatted with everyone, then walked over and said with a smile: "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed, Xiaosheng didn't expect such a scene to neglect the two ladies. I saw that the two ladies are extraordinary in their knowledge and conversation, but Don’t know the two names?”
Xu Zhiqing smiled generously and said, "My name is Xu Zhiqing, and this is Miss Xiao from Jinling."
Su Mubai was startled and said, "Xu Zhiqing? Could it be Mr. Wen Chang's beloved daughter and the chief instructor of Jinghua College, Mr. Xu Zhiqing?"
Xu Mang smiled, which was his answer, and Su Mubai hurriedly saluted deeply: "Mr. Xu is a famous name, and Xiaosheng has admired him for a long time. When I saw him today, he turned into a fairy and made people admire him."
This little guy is quite flattering, Lin Wanrong smiled secretly, but it is undeniable that this Su Zhuangyuan is humble, cautious, and polite. Others can't afford to be bored.
Seeing the commotion in the garden, Xu Zhiqing couldn't help frowning, and said to Su Mubai: "Su Zhuangyuan, did you cultivate those two pots of exotic flowers just now?"
Su Mubai said: "I'm laughing and laughing. These two pots were gifts from friends. I brought them here today to find someone who knows orchids and appreciates orchids. It's really a lifetime to meet Miss Xu and this brother." Fortunately."
Lin Wanrong was really not used to hearing him talk about "Xiaosheng" one by one, so she yawned and said, "Miss, I'm almost done enjoying these rare flowers, I'm going to the latrine."
The two ladies glared at him together, and Xu Zhiqing said: "Just now, I was rewarded with two orchids in a row, which is really amazing. The little girl is not talented, but she also found a pot of orchids—"
As soon as the words fell, Ye Yuchuan, who had been by Xu Zhiqing's side and hadn't spoken for a long time, lifted a curtain and said with a smile, "Miss Xiao, Su Zhuangyuan, please look—"
Everyone glanced inside, and saw a pot of exquisite orchids inside the curtain, half white in color, with purple spots on it, slightly rolled back, looking like a butterfly in flight.
Su Mubai looked around the orchid for a long time, and said with admiration: "There are traces of orchids in the world. Only this flower is like an orchid and a butterfly. It is beautiful and hard to find. I don't know if it is the orchid in the butterfly or the butterfly in the orchid." Miss Lan Xin is kind, but I don’t know where to find this best of Lan Zhong?”
This Su Zhuangyuan has a sharp tongue. Regardless of whether you recognize this orchid or not, you will immediately boast about it, saying "the butterfly is in the orchid, the orchid is in the butterfly". **, Just say that you don’t know each other, so there’s so much nonsense.
Lin Wanrong snorted coldly, sneered and remained silent. [Paradise Kiss Hand Slap]
Xu Zhiqing smiled and said: "Su Zhuangyuan is too famous. I don't know if Zhuangyuan knows the name of this orchid?"
Su Mubai pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, "Xiaosheng considers himself to be a man of Alan, but this Qilan plant. Don't say I've seen it, even I've never heard of it. My brother, what's your opinion?" He looked at Lin Wanrong with a smile, but there was an elusive gleam in his eyes.
Lin Wanrong also recognized this orchid, but what he didn't understand was that it was clearly a mutated species. How could someone be able to cultivate it in this era. This man is too genius.
Xu Zhiqing seemed to know that Su Zhuangyuan couldn't guess it, so she looked at Lin Wanrong with a smile and said, "Lin San, can you tell me the name of this orchid?"
Damn, if you call someone else, you will be Su Zhuangyuan, and if you call me Laozi, you will be Lin San. Can't you call Brother Lin? He was not interested in the number one scholar at all, so he said with a smile: "This is called butterfly flower, also called butterfly flower, and it is a variant of orchid. The petals, heart, and tongue of this flower are all saw-shaped, which looks like Flying butterflies, hence the name 'butterfly flower'. Nearly 50% of the petals of this plant have become butterfly, but it is a veritable 'full butterfly petal', and it is also the best orchid."
Su Mubai glanced at him in surprise, Lin San's ability and insight really exceeded his expectations. The eldest lady looked at him in surprise, her red lips parted slightly, and she wanted to say something, but when she came to her mouth, she smiled shyly, and tightly grasped his palm, refusing to let go for a moment.
Lin Wanrong was also very proud. Damn, it's lucky that I met me today. Otherwise, no one could recognize the rare flowers in the orchid garden. If it spread, it would be a deadly joke.
Seeing his complacent look, Xu Zhiqing giggled and said, "Lin San, you said this is Diehua?"
Damn, can I still admit my mistake, he nodded, and gave Xu Zhiqing a provocative look.
Miss Xu covered her lips with a smile, looked at him amusedly, but said nothing. That Ye Yuchuan said with a smile: "Lin San, it's good that you can recognize the first two orchids, but you are far from the wrong one. This rare orchid is a variety cultivated by Ms. Xu herself. The name, you call it Butterfly Flower, if it’s not wrong, what is it?”
be cheated! Lin Wanrong whispered in his heart that something was wrong, it turned out that this butterfly flower was cultivated by Xu Zhiqing herself, and she hadn't given a name yet, this is obviously the girl playing tricks on me, she didn't name it, let me guess ass.
Seeing the arrogance that hit Lin San, and regaining a point by herself, Xu Zhiqing also showed a little smile on her face: "Lin San, you have good knowledge, except for the name, everything else is right." Seeing Lin Wanrong's unconvinced look , she held back her smile and said, "I have only recently bred this orchid successfully, and I haven't had time to name it in the future. Since you call her Diehua, the name is quite elegant, well, I will use your name, just listen to it." It's a butterfly flower."
Seeing her cheap and obedient appearance, Lin Wanrong shook her head helplessly. If a woman is smart, it is troublesome.
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Lin Wanrong recognized two and a half plants of the three orchids, but Su Mubai, the number one scholar, didn't care at all. Several people were talking, but a young servant walked up to Su Mubai and whispered a few words.
Su Zhuangyuan's complexion changed, he took a deep look at Lin Wanrong, calmed down immediately, and said with an earnest smile: "It is a great honor for Xiaosheng to meet the two ladies today, and to meet such an expert as Brother Lin and Brother Ye. This is the last There is a garden full of beautiful peonies, which must be admired. Another honorable elder learned that Xiaosheng knew several young heroes, so he asked me to invite you to enjoy the peonies, and also invited the two young ladies and two Brother, don't refuse."
Damn, the rewards come and go, and the rewards are endless. Lin Wanrong was about to make an excuse to escape, but the eldest lady held him tightly, and whispered in his ear: "You offended King Cheng. Your husband helps you, but he is weak. Since Su Zhuangyuan invited you kindly, you should make friends with him. He will say a few words for you by Huangtu's side, and King Cheng can't do anything to you. "
The eldest lady was kind enough to worry about him, but how could such a simple reasoning be done about the court affairs. Lin Wanrong smiled wryly, and didn't want to argue with her, so he followed everyone into the peony garden.
The Peony Garden is the largest garden in Xiangguo Temple. In the middle is a small two-storey attic with bamboo curtains hanging. It seems that someone is enjoying the flowers inside.
"National beauty and heavenly fragrance, the king of flowers" is the world's praise for peony. Xiangguo Temple has a unique environment, and the peonies bloom in early spring, which is really a wonder. As soon as Fang entered the garden, there was a strong fragrance wafting over. Tens of thousands of peonies were blooming in front of him, layer upon layer, making people dazzled and overwhelmed. Peony is the king of all flowers. The flowers are bright and colorful, red, yellow, white, and pink, crowded together, sometimes colorful, like a fairy soaring into the clouds, sometimes shy, like a fair lady. The gold crown, black jade, silver and red are ingeniously paired, competing for splendor and beauty.
Everyone was amazed when they entered the garden, and they were full of praise for the beautiful and beautiful peony. Only Lin Wanrong is not in a high mood. Although this peony is extremely gorgeous, its vitality is fragile and extremely delicate. Only when it is well watered can it bloom and be fragrant. In the words of Lin Wanrong, there is nothing else but good-looking.
"You are born with a different personality." Seeing his sullen look, the eldest lady couldn't help laughing and said angrily: "Others will flock to this peony flower when they see it, but you will keep it at a respectful distance."
"Well, people with character are like this." Lin Wanrong picked up a foxtail plant on the ground, blew on the fluffy flower, chewed it lightly in his mouth, and said with a smile: "Even this foxtail is better than the peony." Much stronger."
The eldest lady still wanted to talk, but she heard a burst of laughter coming from the attic: "Mubai, have all the people I asked you to invite come?" The voice was not far away, it seemed a little old, it sounded familiar, but Can't remember where I saw it.
Su Mubai hastily clasped his fists and bowed, "Mubai has brought all the young masters and ladies here."
Su Mubai is the champion of the new department, and he respects the people in the attic so much. Could it be that some senior official is here? Lin Wanrong pulled Xu Zhiqing and said, "Miss Xu, you know the sky above, the earth below, and the air in the middle. Where is this fairy in the pavilion?"
Xu Zhiqing smiled and said: "I'm not in the court, how can everyone know, if you want to know, just go up and open the curtain to see if you know." Lin Wanrong rolled her eyes and pretended that I didn't ask.
The person in the attic seemed to be sizing up everyone, he sighed and said: "Miss Xiao, come closer and let me have a look."
Xiao Yuruo was stunned for a moment, the identity of the person in the pavilion was unknown, why did he ask me to come forward alone? She glanced at Lin San as if asking for help, Lin Wanrong's thoughts changed sharply, this man was obviously either rich or expensive, he asked the eldest lady to come forward, but he didn't know what his plan was.
Seeing the begging eyes of the eldest lady, he smiled and said: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." After speaking, he didn't care what others thought of him, and dragged the eldest lady towards the pavilion.
Su Mubai hurried forward to stop Lin Wanrong and said, "Brother Lin, this master summoned Miss Xiao alone."
Summons, what a hell of a summons, when will my wife call him? Lin Wanrong held the foxtail in his hand, shook it lightly twice, and said with a smile: "Single summons, I didn't hear it, the eldest lady and I will always be together of."
Xiao Yuruo was excited and grabbed his hand tightly, but the old man in the pavilion said with a smile: "If he wants to come, let him come. Lin San, come here with Miss Xiao."
Damn, is Lao Tzu so famous? The boss actually knew my name. Lin Wanrong grabbed the young lady's little hand and said softly, "Look, does he know us? Hey, Missy, did you secretly invite this to be our matchmaker? Sigh, you are too impatient."
"I hate it." Xiao Yuruo snorted, and after being softly spoken by him, her heart became much calmer, so she walked forward together with him.
Not far from the pavilion, the two were stopped by someone and could no longer move forward. Standing there, Xiao Yuruo felt that the man's gaze was real, as if it had penetrated the curtain, and kept looking at her body, which made her feel uncomfortable for a while.
Standing here and waiting, Lin Wanrong was also the boss who was unwilling, and was about to speak, but heard a soft sigh from behind the curtain: "It really looks like it, it's like it was carved out of a mold."
What's the meaning? He said who would the young lady imagine? It can't be Madam, can it? Damn, could it be Madam's old friend hiding here? Lin Wanrong concentrated his eyes and looked into the curtain, but he couldn't see the man's face at all.
The eldest lady was confused for a while, and the man was silent for a long time before saying: "Miss Xiao, can your mother kiss her?"
Sure enough, they are old friends. Lin Wanrong let out a hey in his heart. Judging by Madam's charm, she must have been a romantic figure back then.
When Xiao Yuruo heard someone ask about her mother, she bowed and said, "Mother is well, may I ask you—"
The man sighed and said, "I am an old friend of Ms. Guo's twenty years ago. I haven't seen her for many years, and I never thought that her daughter would be so beautiful and generous."
The eldest lady doesn't know his relationship with his mother. Not daring to speak, the man suddenly said loudly: "Come here, give me a seat for Miss Xiao."
While speaking, a heavy-backed attendant hurriedly moved up a brocade stool, bowed and placed it behind Xiao Yuruo.
The eldest lady looked around, and saw whether it was Xu Zhiqing or Su Mubai. They all bowed and stood, but I was the only one who gave me a seat. I felt uneasy for a while, and said anxiously: "This elder—"
The man smiled and said, "If you are told to sit, you will sit. After you are an old friend, don't perform those vain rituals."
"Elder, I am also the successor of your old friend—their family, can you also give me a seat? To tell you the truth, this flower viewing is tiring enough." Lin Wanrong grinned and said shyly.
When Su Mubai heard what he said, his heart suddenly felt cold. This guy really dares to say anything, doesn't he want his head
The person in the pavilion laughed and said, "You are tired from admiring the flowers, so what does it have to do with me? If you want to sit down, you have to rely on your real skills. Today, Miss Xu, Su Zhuangyuan, and you, Lin San, are all here , I want to study you carefully. If you answer well, I will reward you with a seat."
"I object—" Lin Wanrong shouted before the man finished speaking.
Su Mubai glanced at Lin Wanrong, saw his arrogant and unscrupulous appearance, couldn't help but secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead, what happened to this man, so brave and unafraid of death? When it comes to ignorance, shamelessness, and not afraid of death, he thinks he is absolutely no match for Lin San.
When Xu Zhiqing heard that the people in the pavilion called her Xu girl, she was very kind, but she never remembered such an elder, so she was naturally puzzled. When I heard Lin San's objection, I wanted to laugh even more. As long as this person is around, I won't be lonely anywhere.
"What do you object to?" The man in the pavilion couldn't help laughing. He is usually aloof, and everyone he sees is afraid of him. Talking to this kid today, he seemed to think of his grand speeches outside Lingyin Temple Speaking, I feel very comfortable. Seeing that he took away his own words, but couldn't feel the slightest bit of blame, he found it quite interesting, so he asked.
"Elder, what do you want to pay attention to us? Actually, there is no need, buttocks—oh, that buttocks, the buttocks grow on me, I can sit as I want, why should I rely on you to reward me?" Lin Wanrong grinned, not After being told, he sat down on the grass.
The people in the garden were dumbfounded, no matter it was Ye Yuchuan, Su Mubai, or Xu Zhiqing, they didn't know how to describe Lin San. In terms of ignorance of etiquette, in terms of ignorance of good and bad, Lin San ranked second, and no one in the world would dare to recognize the number one.
The people in the pavilion were also taken aback, and after a long time, they burst out laughing and said: "You boy, I-you are really a set! Forget it, forget it, when it comes to nonsense, no one in this world can compare to you. However, in my In front of you, no one dares to sit on the ground casually—”
Where do you sit if you don't sit on the ground? Could it be sitting on you, Lin Wanrong wondered.
The man thought for a while, then smiled and said, "I know all the things you did in Jinling and Shandong, and I really can't justify not giving you something. Whatever, whatever, since you sat in front of me, this I will give you the garden of Xiangguo Temple."
Lin Wanrong was dumbfounded when he heard it, but Su Mubai was taken aback. As soon as the old man opened his mouth, the back garden of Xiangguo Temple would be named Lin.