Ning Yunzhao had already seen the girl on the roadside ahead.

She was wearing a goose-yellow spring shirt and a white skirt, and standing in the crowd on the street, she was as gorgeous as a spring flower.

It seemed like the first time I saw her wearing such bright colors.

Is this a new outfit you put on specially?

Since he dared to help her out in public, she naturally dared to support him in public.

Ning Yunzhao's smile deepened as he gradually approached the girl and nodded and smiled.

The noise in the street suddenly became louder.

Like him, Miss Jun didn't care about the clamor, nor was she shy. She just nodded with a smile.

"Master Ning!" Liu'er was even more enthusiastic. She stood on tiptoe, waved her hands, and shouted along with the onlookers on the street.

Chen Qi also shouted like Liu Er, acting like a nymphomaniac.

Fang Jinxiu wanted to turn her head away, it was too embarrassing.

What's wrong with her that she has to follow me?

Because of Miss Jun's reaction, the street became more lively, with laughter, shouting and whistles rising like waves.

Is this still the Jinshi scholars parading through the streets wearing flowers?

Is there anyone who has taken a look at these Jinshi scholars?

Does this girl have any family members to take care of her? Is it appropriate for them to flirt with each other in public?

More than 400 Jinshi candidates looked resentful amid the joy in the streets.

The people standing at the window of the tavern on the street drank the wine in their hands in one gulp.

"Second brother, what do you want to say now?" Sifeng put his hand on his shoulder and said with sympathy.

Zhu Zan held the wine glass in his hand and looked down at the hustle and bustle on the street.

"Pah," he said.

"Good!" Sifeng patted Zhu Zan on the shoulder and applauded loudly, "This is a very touching move, not hypocritical or pretentious, not admitting defeat or blessing, it is truly the true character of a good man."

Zhu Zan turned around and spat at him again.

"Brother, they are just engaged..." Zhang Baotang seemed to have made up his mind and said, "And I think Miss Jun treats you very well..."

Zhu Zan interrupted him with a snort.

"What are you looking at?" He glared and pointed downstairs, "How can you tell that she is nice to me when she is such an ungentlemanly person?"

The brothers in the room looked at him and then looked downstairs.

The number one scholar had already left, and the street was crowded with people. The girl was still standing on the street, looking at the departing team of scholars earnestly, and she was graceful and confident surrounded by the people.

Is it not serious? It is quite serious, right?

Zhu Zan turned the wine glass in his hand, looked at Miss Jun, followed her gaze to Ning Yunzhao, and shook his head.

"It's a pity," he said with a sigh, "Another fool got swindled."

After saying this, he threw down his wine glass, strode back, picked up a pot of wine, sat down cross-legged, and drank.

"Come, have a drink." Sifeng also invited everyone.

The brothers in the room responded in unison and drank noisily.

Zhang Baotang held back the four phoenixes.

"Who are you calling pitiful, second brother?" he whispered. "I think this is not normal, second brother."

Sifeng patted his shoulder.

"It's normal if it's abnormal. You're still young and don't understand. This is normal." He said, "Walk around and drink. A little drunkenness can relieve all worries."

…

Compared to the hustle and bustle on the street, Lu's house is as quiet as ever.

But because we were so close to the Imperial City, we could faintly hear the lively drumming and music when the scholars were being crowned.

Princess Jiuli stood in the corridor, looking towards the direction of the imperial city with a smile.

"I once saw a parade of newly-appointed scholars through the streets," she said.

In the past, I think it was when I was still a princess.

The maidservant standing in the corridor smiled and did not dare to answer.

"One of the scholars fainted from excitement, causing the eunuchs to be in a state of chaos." Princess Jiuli said with a smile, looking at the maids and servants.

It seems like he will keep talking unless he gets a response.

The maids were a little nervous.

Ever since she learned that the master wanted to take Miss Jun as a concubine and parted ways with the master on bad terms, Princess Jiuli seemed to have become different.

He talked more than before and even asked about news outside.

This is the most frightening thing. Princess Jiuli never asked about outside affairs before.

If she asked, they wouldn't dare to answer.

"Who is the top scholar this time?" Princess Jiuli asked.

Sure enough, he started asking again.

"Princess, we don't know." A maid raised her head and smiled, "We didn't go out, and the master hasn't come back these few days."

Princess Jiuli smiled and didn't ask any more questions.

There was a bustle outside the courtyard.

"The master is back." The maid came to report.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yunqi walked in. The maids hurriedly saluted. Princess Jiuli stood in the corridor without smiling or moving, watching Lu Yunqi approach.

"What's wrong with your face, sir?" she suddenly said.

An adult's face?

The maids couldn't help but raise their heads and saw that Lu Yunqi, who was approaching, had several bruises on his face and the corners of his mouth were slightly red and swollen. It was obvious that he had been beaten.

Ever since Lu Yunqi became a centurion, no one has dared to attack him, not to mention now. Of course, there are many people who want to attack him, but not many can succeed.

This was the first time they saw Lu Yunqi like this, and the maids looked panicked.

Lu Yunqi didn't answer and walked straight into the house.

It was obvious that she didn't want to answer this question. The maids hurriedly looked at Princess Jiuli, waiting for her instructions to get medicine or something.

"Was he beaten by someone?" Princess Jiuli asked again, without mentioning taking medicine.

The maids looked a little nervous.

Princess Jiuli is not done yet.

"Was it because of that Miss Jun that you were beaten?" she asked.

The maids lowered their heads in fear.

It looks like Princess Jiuli and Lord Lu are really going to cause trouble this time.

It is not uncommon for a princess to not allow her husband to take a concubine, but given the status of Princess Jiuli and the status of Lu Qianhu, if a quarrel breaks out, I'm afraid Princess Jiuli will be the one who has a hard time.

But it is understandable. It is fine to keep as many women as you want outside, but this time Lord Lu wants to take this woman as a concubine. A concubine is different from a mistress.

Moreover, this Miss Jun is no ordinary person. She has a great reputation. After she comes in, I'm afraid Princess Jiuli will have to step back.

That's why Princess Jiuli must make trouble with the adults.

Lu Yunqi paused.

"Yes," he said, and walked into the room.

Princess Jiuli was surprised by the answer, or rather... delighted.

"Really?" she said, laughing, and followed him in, asking, "What happened? Was it Miss Jun who hit you?"

The maids and servants didn't dare to follow in, and they all lowered their heads, gritted their teeth, and quickly dispersed.

"It was Zhu Zan who beat me."

In the room, Lu Yunqi did not get angry. He still had a blank expression and answered Princess Jiuli's questions crisply and clearly.

Perhaps because she hadn't dealt with the outside world for a long time, Princess Jiuli felt that the name was somewhat unfamiliar.

"Zhu Zan," she thought for a moment before answering, "He is the son of the Duke of Cheng."

Then he smiled again.

"He also knows this Miss Jun? Does he like this Miss Jun?"

It is not a nice thing to ask other men whether they like a woman in front of a man who wants to take her as his concubine.

"I don't know." Lu Yunqi said, looking at Princess Jiuli.

Princess Jiuli smiled.

"Although Miss Jun's family background is a little low, Duke Cheng is a casual person and should not care about this." She continued to ask, as if she did not think the topic was inappropriate, "Can Miss Jun marry the son of Duke Cheng?"

"No." Lu Yunqi said, "Because Ning often said that Miss Jun was his fiancée."

Peaceful?

Princess Jiuli was slightly startled. She had heard quite a few names today.

"Who is this again?" she asked.

"The new top scholar is from the Beiliuning family and is the nephew of Ning Yan." Lu Yunqi said.

Princess Jiuli smiled and looked outside.

"She is actually the fiancée of the newly crowned number one scholar." She said with a bit of sigh and joy, "Then after the big and small imperial examinations, Miss Jun can marry the number one scholar."

"No." Lu Yunqi said crisply as always.