Chapter 2209 Parading Through the Streets on Horseback
Kang Shi, holding her son who was playing with Xiao Huohuo and Xiao Songle, nodded in agreement, "These streets for the horse parade were all booked months ago, there are no vacant spots at all."
“This is a good spot. When the top scholar passes by later, Ayu, you can throw the flowers down here.”
Although Shu Yu trusted Meng Yunzheng a lot, she still had to be modest at this moment, saying, "I don't know what place I'll be in yet."
Madam Yao and her daughter-in-law exchanged a glance. "Six top scholars in the imperial examinations—the meaning is so auspicious. The Emperor is unlikely to miss it."
"Hey, hey, hey, can you hear the drums? They're coming." Xiao Ruojun interrupted their conversation urgently, practically leaning half her body against the window.
Shu Yu was startled and quickly pulled him back. "You should at least be careful. If you stick your neck out any further, you'll fall."
Xiao Ruojun sighed, "The last time I saw a parade of people riding horses was when my husband became the top scholar in the imperial examination. It was just as lively back then."
Originally, Xiang Weinan did not want Xiao Ruojun to come out this time. She was pregnant, and what if something happened if there was a crowd?
Later, when they learned that Shu Yu's shop was open for viewing and hadn't opened yet, there were no outsiders besides a few familiar family members, so there was no risk of bumping into anything, they sent the person over early on.
Xiao Ruojun hadn't left the house since returning from outside the city last time. It was a rare treat for her to get out and about, especially in such a lively scene, which made her incredibly excited.
The drumming grew closer, and Shu Yu could already hear several girls screaming.
She picked at her ear and peeked out.
The troops were still far away, but the soldiers clearing the way had already separated the entire street.
"They're here, they're here. Can you see clearly? Who's the first one on horseback?" Madam Yao squinted, unable to see very clearly.
Shu Yu had good eyesight, and the outline of that person gradually appeared in her pupils, and the smile on her lips gradually widened.
"It's him! It's A-Yun, riding at the very front. He passed the imperial examination with top honors."
"Really?" Madam Yao and the others were very excited. Although they could not see the people clearly at this time, they had already begun to wave in the direction the group came from.
"Young Master Meng..."
“Yunzheng…”
“Ah Yun…”
Shouts from men and women echoed from the two private rooms on the second floor of Lu Ji restaurant; everyone was very excited.
However, the crowd below was even more excited, and their screams and shouts completely drowned out Shu Yu and the others.
The noise grew louder as the procession drew closer.
Shu Yu watched as several young women and women along the roadside threw flowers and handkerchiefs at Meng Yunzheng. She even heard several girls below loudly praising, "The top scholar is so handsome!"
"You're so young, is the top scholar married yet?"
"Is this the new top scorer? I heard he achieved the highest score in six consecutive exams; he's a genius."
"Ahhhhhh, the top scholar is looking this way!"
The top scholar didn't look anywhere, his eyes fixed straight ahead, concentrating intently on dodging the handkerchiefs and flowers thrown at him.
The girl who had been throwing flowers and handkerchiefs was extremely annoyed, "Why did he avoid them all?"
"Are you already married and trying to avoid suspicion?"
"There's no need to avoid suspicion at a time like this. I refuse to believe I can't throw it."
They didn't actually lose, but the second and third place winners had quite a few. The second place winner was alright, he was older, and everyone knew he must have a family.
(End of this chapter)
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