She quickly bowed and thanked the emperor.
People outside didn't know what was happening inside the hall, but when they saw Wang Wei coming with seven Jinwu Guards and saying that they would clear the way for the top scholar, everyone's eyes instantly focused on Ye Changrui, full of envy.
So even the runner-up and third place winners benefited from it.
A group of people rode horses to the most prosperous streets of the capital for a parade.
The streets were already crowded with people who came to watch the excitement.
The second floors of the teahouses, taverns, inns and shops on both sides of the street were also crowded with young ladies from officials' families.
When the seven Jinwu Guards led the way and the top three candidates passed by on horseback, all wearing big red flowers on their chests, the people around and the young ladies upstairs were all excited.
Flowers and handkerchiefs were constantly thrown at them.
"Look, young lady, it's not like what's sung in the opera at all. This year's number one scholar is very handsome, much better looking than the next third place scholar."
"Shh, keep your voice down... Ouch!" The young lady and her maid were squeezed at the window, looking down, and accidentally dropped the handkerchief in her hand.
A gust of wind blew, and the soft handkerchief spun in the air and fell straight into the arms of Ye Changrui who happened to be passing by.
Ye Changrui subconsciously looked up at the second floor, but only caught a glimpse of a profile.
He picked up the handkerchief and looked at it carefully, and saw a very beautiful word "沉" embroidered in the corner.
Ye Changrui put the handkerchief into his arms.
Not until the whole team had passed did the master and servant on the second floor cautiously stick their heads out.
"Did the number one scholar pick up my handkerchief?" Miss Shen stamped her feet anxiously. "Oh, it's all your fault. What should I do?"
The maid held her face with her hands and said, "Miss, there are so many handkerchiefs, but the champion only put yours away.
"I might be able to find a good marriage!"
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