Chapter 132 High school champion
Wan Xin suddenly remembered that today is the day to announce the list of palace examinations for this year. The top high school students in high school have to ride horses to patrol the streets and accept the congratulations and admiration from the general public. Outside, Liu Fanchen must be parading the streets. Wan Xin is struggling whether to go out and take a look.
"Wanxin, can we go out and watch the fun?" Xue Lanfeng has not walked out of the gate since she arrived at Chen Mansion. Now, when she heard the lively scene outside, she couldn't help but feel itchy and wanted to go out and take a look.
When Wan Xin saw that his sister-in-law wanted to go to the fun, she looked at her eyes again and couldn't bear to refuse, "There is the top scholar outside this year parading."
"The top scholar?" Xue Lanfeng's interest became even stronger. The top scholar has always been heard of and has never seen it with his own eyes. "Wanxin, let's go and see who the top scholar is this year? I don't know how he looks? Such a smart person must be not bad at all."
Wan Xinxin said, who could it be? It's not that Liu Fanchen, but his appearance is indeed good, but it's just cold and cold. "Okay, let's go and have a look. I guess we'll be at the gate of Chen Mansion in a short time."
Seeing Wan Xin agreeing, Xue Lanfeng happily put down the embroidery work in her hand. Wan Xin had already told her sister-in-law not to be busy with these embroidery work, which was too hard. Xue Lanfeng refused to obey and was still busy every day. She was unwilling to be a person who was idle. Now she had maids and servants to do all kinds of work in the Shen Mansion. If she didn't find anything to do, she was like a useless person.
Wan Xin and Xue Lanfeng came to the gate of Chen Mansion and walked out of the gate. They saw that the street was full of people waiting to watch the fun. Everyone stretched their necks and looked into the distance. There was a rumor of discussion in the crowd, "I heard that the top scholar this year is not only talented, but also beautiful." "I don't know which girl will be blessed to marry the top scholar this year." "This year's top scholar is the first place in Yuedan Spring and Autumn, don't you know?" "Ah, it's him. I heard that he has been selected by the prince as an aide."
Wan Xin stood behind the crowd and listened quietly to everyone's discussion, without a trace of change in expression. Xue Lanfeng beside him was very excited, "Wan Xin, aren't you also the number one in Yuedan Spring and Autumn, and that top scholar, have you known each other long ago?"
Wan Xin pulled the corner of her mouth, and she had known each other for a long time, and had contact with her when she was in the countryside. "I have met several times, but I am not very familiar with her."
When Xue Lanfeng saw that Wan Xin was not familiar with the top scholar, she showed a hint of disappointment on her face, but she was immediately attracted by the noisy gongs and drums, and she also stood on tiptoe to look around.
Soon, noisy people slowly walked slowly from a distance, two officials who beat the gongs, followed by a team of singing and singing. Behind them was the yamen runners carrying jewelry boxes for the emperor, and there were eight boxes. It can be seen that the Northern Liang Emperor loved the top scholar this year, which was twice as much as the rewards in previous years. Then there was a sweat-blooded BMW with red flowers tied around the neck and horse's ears decorated with red cloth. The seat was immediately seated at this year's top scholar, Liu Fanchen. He was dressed in clothes representing the top scholar and a red official hat on his head. Now he is in the third rank.
Liu Fanchen's expression was still cold, and she didn't look at the cheers of the people around her, and she even felt a little impatient. Chen Wanxin looked at Liu Fanchen's posture silently behind the crowd. She had never seen the scene of the top scholar parading in her previous life, and her temperament that she didn't like to join in the fun had never changed at all.
The people raised their arms and shouted at the top scholar, hoping that they would also be infected with some joy. The yamen runners around Liu Fanchen were scattering happy money along the street, and all the people they picked up shouted the top scholar's name.
Chen Wanxin was not like other people. She looked at Liu Fanchen from far away to near her silently. Wanxin suddenly realized that Liu Fanchen had changed a little. This change was not about appearance or any change in his expression. Instead, Liu Fanchen's heart was no longer hidden before, and he slowly exposed his true nature.
A hint of surprise flashed through Chen Wanxin's heart. She didn't expect Liu Fanchen to change so quickly. It seemed that the goal they were about to achieve was a step further. At this time, Liu Fanchen's eyes slowly flew over, and Wan Xin subconsciously avoided him, but she clearly felt that Liu Fanchen had captured her and smiled at her meaningfully.
When the people around saw the top scholar actually smiled, everyone's mood became even higher. Some brave women frequently threw their eyes at the top scholar and even threw the handkerchief in their hands. When Liu Fanchen looked at Chen Wanxin, the people around Chen Wanxin thought the top scholar was looking at them because of their shouts. At this time, Wanxin seemed to hide behind, and saw Liu Fanchen's mouth whisper a few words to her, "See you tomorrow."
Xue Lanfeng asked strangely, "Wanxin, what did the top scholar say?"
Wanxin ignored Xue Lanfeng. How could she not know what Liu Fanchen was thinking? Two days later, the second prince would be held by the party, and then all the talents who were named on the list would invite him to the banquet. Chen Wanxin smiled slightly at Liu Fanchen, which was considered a response.
Liu Fanchen slowly turned back his gaze, no longer looking at anyone, looking straight ahead, the entire team slowly passed by Chen Wanxin, gradually moving away. When everyone saw the team of the top scholar walking away, everyone slowly dispersed.
"Let's go back." Chen Wanxin pulled Xue Lanfeng into the Chen Mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he met Chen Rufei, so his enemies were very jealous. Chen Rufei knew that the team passing by just now was the current top scholar. She glanced at Chen Wanxin and Xue Lanfeng beside her and said mockingly, "Is the legitimate sister who is willing to be the top scholar's wife? But it also depends on whether she has the wealthy life in her destiny."
When Xue Lanfeng heard this, she felt that Rufei's words were too mean. Unexpectedly, Wanxin did not change any expression. "I don't know if I have this fate, but I want to congratulate my sister on marrying into the Yan Mansion in a few days." Rufei couldn't help but feel complacent when she heard this, "Yes, after I get married, the legitimate sister in this family will be a little lonely. The other sisters are about to go to school. The legitimate sister must hurry up and get married. That day, you and the emperor will ask for your marriage to do it yourself, but don't delay it yourself, and stay in the Shen family in the end. The Shen family has a great career, and it's not that you don't have a meal from you, but you have to worry about the face of this father."
Chen Wanxin didn't want to pay attention to Chen Rufei. She never thought that she was so sarcastic and mean. Then she also fought back, "Don't bother with her sister, but her sister had only a few days of marriage. My sister would worry more about herself. Oh, I forgot that my sister didn't have any betrothal gifts, which is a lot of worry. I envy my sister's open-mindedness, but my mother's free and easy life. I don't want to pay for her betrothal gifts for her daughter. This is rare for ordinary people to see." Then Wanxin turned to Xue Lanfeng beside her and asked, "Is this happening in your hometown?"
Xue Lanfeng looked at Chen Rufei sincerely and said, "I have never seen this at that time. In our Taiqingzhuang, even in the most ordinary family, they would have to receive some betrothal gifts to marry their daughter."
How could Chen Rufei not understand that Wan Xin was humiliating herself. She had already spread all over the Chen Mansion. The troublesome people in the second and third houses might have secretly told this matter to countless people. Now, the powerful families in the capital have known this matter. I don’t know how many people have privately mocked Chen Rufei’s actions, mocked Liu’s family for losing money and marrying their daughter, and even joked about the Chen Mansion. The Shen family’s water luck was obviously rich and powerful, but now it has fallen to the point where they are inferior to the lowest-level people? Many legends have emerged one after another.
Chen Rufei found that she had not obtained any advantage, so she glared at Wan Xin with anger and left.
"Why did she say that to you..." This is the first time Xue Lanfeng has had contact with the Shen family. Only Chen Qiang and Wan Xin usually come into contact with them. They think they are both kind and enthusiastic people. Unexpectedly, the rest of the Shen family have such a sarcastic and mean face.
"It doesn't matter, I'm used to it." Wan Xin said calmly. Chen Rufei was so stimulating now. She was no longer the same as before. Once upon a time, she cried until dawn because of Chen Rufei's sarcasm. Now, thinking about her past self was so stupid.
Xue Lanfeng followed Shen Wanxin silently back to Tingzhuyuan. She felt sorry for Chen Wanxin from the bottom of her heart. From now on, she would slowly become stronger and not let Chen Wanxin take care of herself. She also protected Wanxin from any harm. At this time, Wanxin didn't know what her sister-in-law was thinking that she was frightened by the intrigue in the inner house. Instead, she comforted her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, after you get married with your brother, you will move out of here. Such dirt will not bother you again."
When Xue Lanfeng heard Wan Xin ask her and Shen Qiang to move out, she said, "Okay, then the three of us will live together and be happy and will have no more troubles."
Wan Xin did not explain that she would not move out together for the time being. Now things are developing rapidly, Chen Wan Xin herself also has a sense that the Yu Jue incident is about to cause a stir in the Beiliang Jingcheng. At that time, she still doesn't know how to protect herself, how could she live with her elder brother and sister-in-law and implicate them?
The day before the second prince's party was held, Chen Wanqi came to Wanxin's courtyard early in the morning. Wanxin had not seen this sister for many days. When she saw her, she found that the jewelry and clothes on her body were changed to high-quality materials. Wanxin knew who gave it to her, but she did not make it clear. She made Chen Wanqi happier for the time being, and maybe after tomorrow, she would discover the true face of the second prince.
"My sister, tomorrow is the day for the second prince to gather, you haven't forgotten it." Chen Wanqi said straight to the point when she entered the door. She regretted why she had promised to take Wanxin with her. She had an extra light bulb, which was a big shame. The second prince explained that she had to discuss important things on the day, and introduced many powerful young ladies in the capital to her. Chen Wanqi felt happy in her heart, thinking that she had become the second prince's prince's princess, but there was one more Chen Wanxin tomorrow. I wonder if something would go wrong. Chen Wanxin's original marriage has been snatched away by Chen Rufei, and she would not use her brain to steal her marriage. She would never allow such a thing to happen. Chen Wanxin didn't know the little calculation in her sister's heart. If she knew it, she would be laughing.
"I also asked you to remind me specifically, thank you very much. I think you have a good relationship with the second prince." Chen Wanxin asked tentatively.
Chen Wanqi did not react to Chen Wanxin's question and subconsciously replied, "It's good that you know." After saying that, she realized her own words, and then immediately covered her mouth with both hands.
Wan Xin pretended not to understand and continued, "Tomorrow, I heard that the talents in high school in the palace examination this year will attend the banquet. Sister Wan Qi can choose a good man from them."
Chen Wanqi had no joy at all after hearing this. Now that she and the second prince are fighting fiercely, how could others fall into her eyes? So what if they are the top scholar today? Isn’t it just a subject, and the second prince may still have a chance to become the crown prince, so that she will be the queen of the current dynasty.
Chen Wanqi was so excited by her beautiful vision, as if she could marry into the second prince's mansion tomorrow, and the second prince was about to become the crown prince. Little did she know that the current crown prince is still in power, and Chen Wanqi's optimistic idea came from.
"It doesn't matter. My sister-in-law, tomorrow we will have to see if there are any young talents who suit your wishes. The second prince told me that these people will be immediately proposed by high-ranking officials and wealthy families, and even the threshold will be broken." Chen Wanqi's words were to tell Chen Wanxin that she had a deep friendship with the second prince, so that Chen Wanxin would not have the idea of a second prince; the second was to tell Chen Wanxin that she had given her the excellent opportunity to know the talented man so that she would not let her down.
How could Chen Wanxin not understand Wanqi's idea? She did not treat Chen Wanqi like she did to Chen Rufei. She knew that Wanqi was just announcing the second prince as she was, but this idea might be shattered tomorrow. But now she doesn't seem to expose Wanqi's beautiful dream, let her dream for one more day.
"Okay, please pay more attention to me tomorrow." Wan Xin said to Wan Qi happily. Wan Qi didn't expect that Chen Wanxin would agree so happily. She thought Chen Wanxin would have no interest in this matter at all. Even Xue Lanfeng next to her couldn't help but be overjoyed, nodding and asking Chen Wanqi to help Wan Xin pay more attention to the talented people.
"Since my sister-in-law asks me, why should I refuse to try my best to choose a good husband for my sister-in-law?" Chen Wanqi replied with the attitude of the second prince's concubine.
After seeing off Chen Wanqi, Xue Lanfeng happily grabbed Chen Wanxin, "Tomorrow you must open your eyes and choose a good man."
"Sister-in-law, I'm just kidding, why are you taking it seriously?" Wan Xin said helplessly.
"Knowing? I'm not joking with you. If you treat me as your sister-in-law, you must listen to me and make a good choice." Xue Lanfeng said seriously.
Wan Xin had no choice but to nod and agree. If he didn't agree, he wouldn't know when his sister-in-law would say it.
Seeing Wan Xin's promise, Xue Lanfeng nodded happily and let her go.
On the day, we came to the day when the second prince gathered.
Chapter completed!