When the long-canopied carriage went onto the Qingxi Middle Bridge, the carriage swayed slightly. Luo Lingyu pushed aside the little sister who was in the way and sat very close to Zhou Lang. She pretended to be surprised: "So you and I are not from Jianye. May I ask where you are from, my dear?"

Zhou Lang's voice was still as soft and gentle as gravel passing through her ears, rustling and touching the burning part of the girl's heart: "The canopy is pressing down on the three-story pavilion."

Luo Lingyu was stunned: Are you asking her to guess a riddle?

Zhou Lang just said it casually, and he didn't mean to embarrass Luo Lingyu. Luo Lingyu was also very smart. When the other party was about to give the riddle, her sister frowned and thought about the answer, she had already guessed it, and she took a breath and smoothly continued Zhou Lang's words: "So you are from Yicheng! I have never been there, but I heard that it is also a rich place... You and I are not from Jianye, and we are far apart, but we can meet unexpectedly at this time. Zhou Lang, we are really destined."

Is it fate?

The girl glanced at the young man tenderly with her charming and affectionate eyes, like spring water, with waves surging around her. When she smiled softly, she looked even more youthful and delicate, and there was a hint of... cunning in her eyes?

Zhou Yangling, also known as Zhou Zibo, smiled slightly at the girl's flattery - this girl Luo, who was trying to force herself to have a relationship with her, was not annoying at all, but rather interesting.

Yes, the woman who disguised herself as a man and transformed into the elegant "Zhou Lang" was Zhou Yangling, the daughter of the famous scholar Zhou Tan whom Chen Wang Liu Chu could not find. Chen Wang Liu Chu sent Lu Sanlang to Yicheng to persuade the famous scholar Zhou Tan, hoping that Zhou Tan would cooperate with Chen Wang to allow poor disciples to enter the officialdom to balance the current situation where the court was controlled by the children of the aristocracy who mostly did nothing to live. Since ancient times, the common people yearned for the aristocracy, and it was as difficult as ascending to heaven to enter the world of the aristocracy. Even though the famous scholar Zhou Tan had traveled all over the southern country and had three thousand disciples, the conditions given by Chen Wang were attractive to him.

Furthermore, in order to convince the commoners represented by Zhou Tan of his sincerity, King Chen took the initiative to extend an olive branch of marriage. In this era, the distinction between the gentry and the commoners was clear, and it was difficult for commoner women to marry into the gentry or the royal family. King Chen was so sincere that Zhou Tan asked his daughter Zhou Yangling to stay in Jianye for a few days to see the situation in Jianye. Although his daughter was weak, Zhou Tan believed that with his daughter's appearance and talent, the marriage between the gentry and the commoners would be very smooth.

Both parties were sincere, but no one asked Zhou Yangling for his opinion. When they arrived in Jianye, they found that the adultery in Prince Chen's mansion was late, and Zhou Yangling had changed his appearance and left before they arrived.

Now Chen Wang Liu Chu's people are looking for that stunning girl everywhere. They only remember that Miss Zhou is "beautiful". They try their best to contact the girls who have been in and out of Jianye recently. However, they have fallen into a misunderstanding and did not think of looking for her among the gentlemen.

Zhou Yangling lifted the curtain and looked out at the scenery of Qingxi. Zhou Yangling sighed: "Jianye is really a place of excellence and talent. No wonder my father also longed to be here."

Luo Lingyu's heart moved: What this means is that Zhou Lang's father is an important figure, right?

Look, she guessed correctly, Zhou Lang must be a young man from a noble family who left home to study. Just like her cousin, her aunt's son Luo Yan. This time when she came to Jianye, Luo Lingyu also brought gifts for her cousin Luo Yan. But Luo Yan has not returned from his study, and even her aunt has not seen him for two years... Zhou Lang is like her cousin Luo Yan, a young man who is willing to travel thousands of miles, has a profound family background, and is also ambitious.

Luo Lingyu's affection for Zhou Lang grew even stronger, and she racked her brains to get in touch with this young man - "Zhou Lang, if you don't have anywhere to go, why don't you come with me to 'Hua Lin Garden'? There's a 'Flower God Selection' going on there these two days, and all the famous men and women from Jianye are gathering there, it's quite interesting. I want to participate in the selection, too, so Zhou Lang, just play with me, okay?"

"Flower God's Choice".

There was a gleam of light in Zhou Yangling's eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

She had heard of this. She had joined Jianye at this time, which might be due to her father Zhou Tan's arrogance. The famous scholar Zhou Tan had 3,000 disciples. Chen Xiu, the girl who had served as the "Flower Goddess" of Jianye for three consecutive years, was Zhou Tan's female disciple. Zhou Tan's disciples were so amazing, so what should his daughter be like?

If the common people want to enter the world of the nobles, they must show their abilities. If Zhou Yangling was picked up by the people from Prince Chen's Mansion at the dock that day, if nothing unexpected happened, Zhou Yangling should have participated in the election of the "Flower Goddess" like other girls from noble families. If successful, Zhou Yangling would automatically enter the world of the girls from the nobles.

Now that I'm dressed as a man, I don't have to choose the "Flower God". It's quite interesting to change from a candidate to a spectator... Zhou Yangling nodded with a smile and accepted Luo Lingyu's invitation: "Okay."

Luo Lingyu was pleasantly surprised. She had prepared several speeches, but she didn't expect this young man to be so easy to persuade. She had just said one sentence, and he... must have some feelings for her, right? Luo Lingyu flirted with Zhou Yangling with her beautiful eyes again, her eyes were soft and full of affection.

Zhou Yangling: “…”

Can't help laughing!

Maybe it’s because of her beauty, this girl’s seductive little moves are not disgusting, but rather very nice to look at... She is an interesting person.

When they first met, both girls had a good impression of each other.

Arriving at Hualin Garden, Luo Lingyu led Zhou Lang in first. Although Zhou Lang did not have an invitation to enter, the garden guard saw that the young man had a pleasant demeanor and was naturally a man from a famous family, so he did not stop him. Luo Yunhuan saw that her sister was obsessed with the man she rescued and simply left them behind... Miss Luo Yunhuan puffed up her cheeks and blew her hair: Yes, it's still her sister.

Today, people still despise the poor and love the rich.

Since her elder sister was busy currying favor with her husband and ignored her, Luo Yunhuan turned around and ran to the ox cart behind her, acting like a little adult, and ordered the maids to get off the cart in a crisp voice. However, when Lian Qiniang got off the ox cart behind her, her body swayed slightly, and she was supported by Luo Yunhuan who was standing not far from her waiting for her. Luo Yunhuan looked up at Lian Qiniang, whose face was pale despite the rouge she put on, and was surprised: "Sister Lian, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

Lian Qiniang rubbed her forehead, shook her head, and cleared her mind. Holding back the discomfort in her stomach, she blushed and said, "It's okay, it's just a little private matter between girls... When the young lady grows up, she will understand."