When the night moon hangs high, there is a lively scene in the streets and alleys of Bingzhou. After dinner, Fang Ling and Song Ying'er, accompanied by Meng Zhiyuan, walked towards the riverside in the city.

Three years ago, Meng Zhiyuan was just a businessman in Zou County outside Qingshui Pass. He lived in poverty and had only ambitions but could not perform them. After Fang Ling knew the importance of the matter, he entrusted with important tasks.

Three years later, the former businessman has transformed into two identities. The first level is a large businessman who is in charge of various industries outside the fiefdom. He travels around the world and is known to local officials and businessmen. He has a wide connection and extensive knowledge. The first level is a high-ranking fiefdom clerk. Such two identities also allow Meng Zhiyuan to fully utilize his talent and handle everything with ease. He is naturally grateful for Fang Ling's valuation.

On the streets along the way, lanterns are hung outside the doors of every household. The lanterns are made of paper or silk as the skin, bamboo or wood as the bones, and candles are built in. They have various shapes. Some are square and blooming flowers are drawn on them, while others are simply made into the shape of flowers. Children are carrying small lanterns, playing in groups of three or five, and there are cheering and cheering everywhere.

Not long after, the three of them came to the riverside, where embankments were built by the river, and stone stairs were built downwards every other section, connecting to a platform near the water. The people gathered in front of the platform and put their own lanterns into the river. The river water rippled and they walked with the lanterns.

The lanterns wandering in the river are bright and look beautiful, just like the whole river has also turned into a ribbon.

Fang Ling stood on the embankment and looked for a while. When he fell to other places, he saw a long rope wrapped around several big trees by the river. There seemed to be many pieces of paper hanging on it. Many people were surrounded by them, whispering to each other and pointing their fingers.

Meng Zhiyuan observed his expression and explained: "Young Master, is there guessing a flower puzzle."

Fang Ling suddenly realized and walked towards it. The so-called flower riddles are lantern riddles related to flowers. Compared with ordinary lantern riddles, flower riddles require very professional flower knowledge, so it is very difficult.

However, Fang Ling has done a deep study on the techniques of plants and trees since childhood in order to help his mother treat her illness. Flowers can be used as medicine. Of course, this flower in the world is also part of his familiarity, so he is also very proficient in understanding various flowers.

When he came to the big tree, Fang Ling discovered that the rope was not just wrapped around a few trees, but continued along the trees by the river. There was no end to see. There were more than a dozen pieces of paper hanging between each two trees, with riddles written on it. According to Meng Zhiyuan's explanation, these riddles were all written by local literati in the government organization. Anyone can take down the paper and guess the riddles. If you guess it, you can go to the prize collection office in front to receive the corresponding prize.

Of course, these prizes were also provided by local merchants. On the one hand, they responded to the government's urgent needs and on the other hand, they also established reputation.

Fang Ling walked along the way, his eyes skimmed over the pieces of paper, and every time he looked at one, he quickly guessed the answer to the riddle.

Although Fang Ling didn't speak, Song Ying'er and both knew that he must be guessing the puzzle, so they didn't bother and followed silently.

I don’t know how long I walked, but the street view in front changed, and a four-story tower suddenly appeared. Although the tower is not high, it is located in a high place in the city, surrounded by trees, which is very elegant and quiet. The tower is also very exquisitely built. Each floor has magnificent carvings and paintings. Standing under the tower, you can see that the spire seems to be next to the stars in the sky. On the plaque of that floor of the tower, there are three big characters hanging: Zhaixing Tower.

What made Fang Ling even more interested was that the rope that had originally hung a piece of flower puzzle paper had broken down when it arrived at the tower, but there seemed to be a flower puzzle area in the tower, and the people around it were scholars who were shaking their heads and holding paper fans in their hands.

Seeing the curiosity on Fang Ling's face, Meng Zhiyuan explained: "That was a flower mystery set by the Mo family lady."

"Miss Mo family?" Fang Ling said strangely.

Meng Zhiyuan replied: "Miss Mo family is named Mo Xiang. She just turned 18 this year, but she has long been a famous talented woman. It is said that she has amazing knowledge and is vast all over the world. Even the great scholars of the contemporary world are not as good as those of contemporary scholars. Just two years ago, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Wang Wei, came here specially and stayed in the Mo family for only half a day. When he left Bingzhou, someone asked him if the lady of Mo family was actually the name. He sighed that there is such a talented woman in the north, and Wang Wei felt inferior, so everyone called Miss Mo the number one talented woman in the north."

"Oh, can even Grand Secretary Wang be so impressed?" Fang Ling couldn't help but become interested. He was deeply in the palace and naturally knew Wang Wei's name. This person is a person with a wide range of knowledge among Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and he is famous for being arrogant and convincing to such a person. Then this talented woman in the Mo family is probably not simple.

Meng Zhiyuan also said: "Miss Mo family is not only very knowledgeable, but also said to be beautiful and beautiful. But she has always lived in the boudoir. Apart from the great scholars who are qualified to discuss the truth with her, ordinary people cannot meet each other. This Zhaixing Tower was made by Mo family craftsmen. I heard that it is one of the industries of the Mo family. Although the Mo family is not a prominent family, it is also quite famous with its high craftsmanship. From the age of 13, every year during the Lantern Festival, the Mo family will set up flower puzzles downstairs. Anyone who can solve the answers can enter the tower to break through the three puzzles set by her. It is said that as long as she can pass the third level, she can meet her and talk about scriptures and classics."

Fang Ling heard a deeper meaning in this sentence and said strangely: "When listening to this sentence, it seems that no one has been able to reach the third level in the past five years?"

Meng Zhiyuan nodded and said, "That's true. Every year, talented men from other provinces come to work hard. Many of them are famous young heroes in the local area, but they return without exception."

Song Ying'er also heard it strangely: "To put it this way, this Mo family lady is really amazing. No wonder so many scholars gathered downstairs. It turned out that it was just to seek a beautiful side."

Meng Zhiyuan quickly smiled and said, "Although I have never seen Miss Mo, I dare to guarantee that no matter how beautiful she is, how can she be one thousandth of Miss Song? Miss Song's beauty is the best in the world."

Song Ying'er couldn't help laughing and said, "I can't stand the word "The first" in my body, but since the words are passed down from the contemporary world, it must be true, not to mention that she is full of poetry and books, I want to see this talented woman."

Fang Ling smiled and said, "If you want to see her, you may not have to be today. If you go up, how can these scholars have the answer to the mystery of their thoughts?"

Hearing Fang Ling praised so much, Song Ying'er smiled and said, "Then I will wait with Brother Meng below. The young master wants to win the chess."

Fang Ling smiled and walked up the stone stairs to the bottom of the tower. There were fifty or sixty scholars on the open space around the one-story tower. Most of them came together, some dressed simply, some were gorgeously dressed, some showed frivolous faces, and some were thoughtful.

The gate of the first-story tower was tightly closed, and two pretty young maids stood outside. What is surprising is that the two women were twins, who looked exactly the same, as if they were from the same mold. It was difficult to tell the difference between the two people for a while. Perhaps in order to make the two women different, one person's skirt was blue and the other was blue.

Fang Ling was surprised, but heard someone beside him say, "Isn't this Mr. Fang?"

Fang Ling turned around and saw that he was talking to He Zheng's cousin Ling Xiaoran. Ling Xiaoran had a few fellow travelers around him. What is more noticeable is that one of the young men in gorgeous clothes, with a 70% similar appearance to Duan Rong, and the arrogance on his face was also similar to Duan Rong's spirit, just like Duan Rong's copy, but he was younger than Duan Rong, only 23 or 4 years old.

Thinking of the Duan family as well as a prominent family in Bingzhou, Fang Ling speculated that this person is probably a child of the Duan family.

Ling Xiaoran's eyes were not on Fang Ling, but looked around for a while. Seeing that Song Ying'er had not come, he was a little disappointed. Then his eyes fell on Fang Ling and said sarcastically: "Mr. Fang came to Zhaixing Tower, is it because he was also to understand this mystery?"

"I'm just here to join in the fun." Fang Ling said with a smile.

"It seems that Mr. Fang is quite a bit self-knowing. Miss Mo's flower mystery cannot be solved by reading a few years." Ling Xiaoran said proudly.

Fang Ling saw that every word he had implicit sarcasm was not taken seriously. From Meng Zhiyuan, he also learned that the He family's cousin Ling family was a prominent family member in another place. The marriage between the He family and the Ling family benefited both parties and their power increased greatly, so it was natural that Ling Xiaoran was so confident.

"Is this the Young Master Fang that Brother Ling calls me? I said Mr. Fang, I heard that there is a stunning female maid by your side. When will you take it out for us to see it?" Duan Rong said frivolously.

The few people who were walking with them all laughed frivolously and laughed in a few words:

"Yes, don't hide it if you have a beauty, but I'm very suspicious of Brother Ling. How could a silk merchant have a stunning woman in the family, and she is still a maid? Brother Ling, you're so joking."

"Everyone understand, Brother Ling has that cousin pestering him every day. Isn't it all amazing to see any woman?"

"Yes, I really admire Brother Ling when I talk about this. I have such a cousin who is pestering me. If I had hung it in the morning."

Ling Xiaoran was quite displeased when he heard this, and snorted softly, Duan Rong smiled and said, "Let's stop off topic, let's think about the puzzles carefully. When Xiangmi is impressed and doesn't think about it, then you will have no chance to meet Miss Mo."

After saying this, everyone nodded and took the note in their hands to think about it carefully.
Chapter completed!