Extra - Gu Nian Chapter: Pei Yanqing is in high school!
One year later.
When the results of the Spring Examination were announced, Pei Yanqing ranked first, and Wang Lin was also on the list. They both passed the imperial examination and became Jinshi. Mr. Wang was so happy that he went crazy.
After the palace examination, Pei Yanqing was selected as the top scorer.
On the day of the horse parade, the capital city was already deserted, and both sides of the streets were crowded with people watching the fun, with a bustling crowd of heads.
All the rooms facing the street in restaurants and shops were booked, and all the unmarried young ladies in Beijing came to see the top scholar.
Wang Lin had already reserved the best window seat for Gu Nian in his restaurant. Today, not only Gu Nian came, but also Qin Zhizhi and others.
Looking at the bustling streets, Qin Zhizhi felt a lot of emotion, as if she was back to the time when her husband Gu Jinghuai was in high school.
Gu Nian was eating pastries nonchalantly, while the others were sitting and chatting about interesting things. The maid Qiu Qiu was standing by the bed early in the morning looking at the street.
Seeing her stretching her neck to look out the window, Gu Nian called out to her, "Qiu Qiu, come and rest for a while, it's still early!"
"Miss, just enjoy your snacks in peace. I'll be here!" Qiu Tian said with a smile.
Seeing that Qiu Tian was in high spirits, Gu Nian stopped calling her and let her do as she pleased.
About half a quarter of an hour later, the sound of gongs broke through the air in the distance, followed by the high-pitched sound of suona, and the crowd on the street suddenly became agitated.
"Miss, here I come, here I come!" Autumn shouted happily.
When everyone heard the parade was coming, they all went to the window, and Qiu hurried to make room for his young lady.
From a distance, I saw two rows of yamen runners in black robes holding silence and avoidance signs, marching in orderly steps to separate the crowd.
Then eight red-robed officers rang gongs to clear the way. The sound of the gongs was deafening, but the people became even more excited.
Pei Yanqing was riding on a tall horse. He wore a black gauze hat with golden flowers on his head, a bright red robe on his body, and a huge red flower on his chest.
There was a scholarly air in his eyes and brows, and facing this boundless glory, he showed no sign of restraint at all.
Following the top scholar were the second and third place winners, also wearing red robes and looking very proud.
Behind the three men followed a long ceremonial procession, with yamen runners holding up golden words such as "Number One Scholar" and "Name on the Gold List".
"How come this top scholar is so handsome?"
"I wonder which girl has such good fortune..."
"It's truly unparalleled in the world!"
"If I were ten years younger, I would marry him even if it cost me ten thousand gold coins."
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After the people on the street were amazed, they could hear endless praises, envy and blessings.
The newly crowned top scholar, a disciple of the emperor, rode a horse in a parade through the streets, enjoying the pinnacle moment that all scholars in the world dream of.
Flowers, sachets, and colorful satin were thrown down from the buildings on both sides of the street, emitting bursts of rich fragrance.
Pei Yanqing's eyes swept across the unfamiliar and enthusiastic faces. Although his heart was surging, he always felt like something was missing.
When the parade reached Zhuque Street, the crowd became increasingly enthusiastic. Pei Yanqing subconsciously looked up at the Wang Family Restaurant.
The carved window panes of the restaurant were all open, and Gu Nian was standing by the railing. There were several people standing beside her, but at this moment, Pei Yanqing only saw her.
Their eyes suddenly met in mid-air. Gu Nian smiled brightly. The noise in the world suddenly receded and everything froze.
The world suddenly became quiet at that moment, and everything was silent. At this moment, only Gu Nian remained in Pei Yanqing's world.
Gu Nian dressed up specially for going out today. She wore a emerald green shirt and a white pearl flower in her hair, which was simple and elegant.
It matches Pei Yanqing's bright red top-ranking scholar uniform inexplicably.
Gu Nian didn't expect Pei Yanqing to look at him suddenly. He was stunned at first, but didn't dodge. He just looked at him quietly.
There was a gleam of light in her eyes, filled with joy, pride, and indescribable tenderness.
Pei Yanqing forgot everything around him. At this moment, there was only Gu Nian in his eyes and heart.
Gu Nian nodded gently at him, and the corners of Pei Yanqing's lips curled up slightly, a restrained smile.
Happiness comes so fiercely, yet so delicate and beautiful.
Pei Yanqing felt that all his efforts were tangible at this moment, and Gu Nian's gaze and smile made it all worth it.
He was finally qualified to stand by her side.
Finally, I can pursue my beloved girl openly.
After more than a year of being together, the two had feelings for each other, but no one pointed it out.
After a brief eye contact, the horses' hooves began to pedal again, and the team moved forward slowly.
He knew that she was still watching him from behind, a silent companion.
It wasn't until Pei Yanqing and his group passed by Wang's Restaurant that Qiu Tian slowly realized, "Miss, why didn't you throw the handkerchief to Mr. Pei?"
Ning Ning smiled and said, "Why would your lady need to throw the handkerchief? Just a glance and Mr. Pei would be eager to rush upstairs immediately."
The others also laughed when they heard this. Everyone had heard about how Gu Nian and Pei Yanqing had been getting along over the past year.
They believed their children could identify a good man and never interfered.
Gu Nian was not shy about being teased, but instead teased Ning Ning, "Second aunt, weren't you also seduced by Second Uncle's beauty back then?"
Ning Ning didn't get angry when she heard this, and admitted frankly, "Of course, who doesn't like a good-looking man? Not only me, but also your mother, your aunt, etc., who doesn't like it?"
"So, this is just my inheritance!"
Gu Nian spread his hands, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
"My daughter naturally takes after me!" Qin Zhizhi supports her daughter. Qin Zhizhi feels that as long as her daughter is happy, that's all that matters.
"Of course not. Big brother keeps saying that he's a gigolo. Everyone in the capital knows that the Prime Minister is henpecked." Gu Yunfei also teased her sister-in-law Qin Zhizhi.
"Women have the right to pursue beautiful things, and men are no exception!"
"Just tell me whether Pei Yanqing is good-looking or not!" Gu Nian asked playfully.
Everyone nodded frantically.
"Our Nian Nian is still very discerning. That Mr. Pei is the most handsome man in the world."
"That's right! If you were born twenty years earlier, your uncles wouldn't be around!"
"Your uncles have to compete too!"
"Your father is not as good as him."
"No praising one and criticizing the other, or Daddy, Uncle, and the other uncles will make a scene!"
"Let them make a fuss, people have to accept their age and give young people a chance."
"Niannian, are you afraid of making an enemy for Master Pei?"
"Don't worry, they can't make trouble with us here!"
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The aunts and cousins spoke wittily and all of them agreed that Pei Yanqing, the man their niece/niece liked, was the most handsome.
There was laughter and joy in Wang's Restaurant.
The parade finally arrived at Qionglin Garden, where the emperor would hold a banquet.
Until the figure of the high school student disappeared into the red gate.
Outside the door, the lights in countless windows will light up again for the next three years.
Pei Yanqing will also begin his story with Gu Nian.
Being the son-in-law of the Gu family and the nephew-in-law of the Qin family is destined to be a difficult life.
Among all the outstanding men, he has no other chance of winning except for his beauty.
But sometimes beauty is also the most powerful.
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