Liu Anlan no longer had any expectations of getting married, and his family elders also spoiled him. Even if he didn't get married, he would not marry someone with bad intentions.
The young master felt a little uncomfortable looking at Liu Anlan. It was all because of that bad guy Chen Chengye, who deliberately ruined Liu Anlan's reputation and wanted to force Liu Anlan to marry him.
At first, Chen Chengye's first choice was the young master, but he was rejected by Mr. Ruan. Then he chose Liu Anlan. Unexpectedly, the Liu family was also unwilling. Chen Chengye was so angry that he spread rumors that Liu Anlan seduced him and wanted to marry into the Chen family.
Rumors are scary. No one wants to know the truth. Some people only want to hear what they want to hear. The Liu family had no choice but to prevent Liu Anlan from going out. They wanted to wait until the rumors died down before going to the ceremony. Even such better families would not approach Liu Anlan.
Feeling that the young master's eyes were looking at him strangely, Liu Anlan stretched out his waist and said, "Okay, don't look like the sky is falling. I'm fine. Isn't it because I came here for a blind date today? What if I pick a blind scholar?"
"Anlan, don't talk nonsense." The young master was afraid that Liu Anlan would speak without restraint, so he looked at the people around him carefully. When he saw that no one was paying attention to them, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing the young master worried about him, Liu Anlan felt warm in his heart. Ever since the incident with Chen Chengye, many of the young men who had a good relationship with him stopped contacting him for fear of being implicated by him. Only the young master stayed with him and even started to worry about his marriage.
I pinched the young master's face and pulled him around. It would be a shame if we didn't take a good look around now that we are here.
Han Xiao watched the people toasting each other idly, thinking that this banquet was too boring. He had no interest in it at all and just wanted to see the young master.
Han Xiao was not the only one who was bored. In fact, many people who came to this spring banquet knew the same thing.
Some of them want to curry favor with the powerful, some simply want to find a close friend, some scholars want to see if they can find blind ladies and brothers, and some want to see if anyone will like them. These people have different thoughts and look fake and cruel.
Only Ruan Xiuran and Lu Qingyun had a pleasant conversation. Although they knew each other before, they were in different circles and had not gotten to know each other in depth. Today, thanks to Han Xiao, they suddenly discovered that their views were very similar.
Especially when he heard that Han Xiao also had a share in Ruan Xiuran's bookstore, Lu Qingyun looked at Han Xiao with a meaningful look.
While Ruan Xiuran was having a drink and was a little confused, Lu Qingyun leaned close to Han Xiao's ear and said, "Han Xiao, do you have any other ways to make money? How about we cooperate and split the profits equally?"
Lu Qingyun gestured two numbers with his fingers. Han Xiao was not interested and pushed Lu Qingyun away. He was not in the mood to make money now, and he was not short of money anyway.
The small restaurant run by Han Dashan and Han Dahe makes a considerable amount of money every day, not to mention the white sugar they earn from cooperation with Lu Ming, which is the biggest expense.
As for Ruan Xiuran's bookstore, that was pocket money for the young master. He was very Buddhist now, and as long as the money was enough for him, it was fine.
Seeing that Han Xiao was not interested, Lu Qingyun had some hope, but he still repeatedly reminded him to think of him if he had any good ways to make money in the future.
Han Xiao nodded perfunctorily. Suddenly, there was a commotion up ahead. The three of them followed curiously. Han Xiao grabbed a passing scholar and asked, "Brother, what's going on up ahead? Why are you all heading to the backyard?"
The scholar was in a hurry. He was already a little angry when he was pulled over, but when he saw that it was the young master of the Ruan family and the young master of the Lu family, he suppressed his anger and swallowed his saliva before stammering, "Ah, it's the He magistrate who invited all young students to write poems. If you do well, there will be a prize."
Han Xiao let go of the scholar: "Thank you, brother. Go quickly."
The scholar glanced at the three of them and thought to himself, why aren't you in a hurry at all? He's the county magistrate, and there's also Mr. Qinghe's comments. If you can catch Mr. Qinghe's eye, wouldn't it be a step up to the top?
Seeing that the three men didn't move, the scholar ignored them and hurriedly rushed into the crowd.
Lu Qingyun shook his head: "Oh my, the youth are really full of vigor and vitality. Why don't we go and join in the fun?"
Ruan Xiuran nodded, thinking that it would be fine to go and take a look if it was boring here.
Han Xiao couldn't resist them, so he was carried over by them, one on each side.
Obviously, the activities at the Spring Banquet were all arranged in advance. A large open space was filled with tables, all of which were prepared with pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, waiting for the students to perform.
Magistrate He looked at the arranged venue and nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Mr. Qinghe.
"Today, these students are very enthusiastic. I would like to trouble Mr. Qinghe to set questions and comment on them."
Mr. Qinghe shook his head to show that he didn't care. Looking at the students below who were eager to try, he stepped forward and said, "Today is the Spring Festival. Heaven and earth are full of life, and all things flourish. So let's use spring as the theme."
As soon as Mr. Qinghe finished speaking, the students below began to whisper. This topic was not difficult, and was even within the expectations of many people. However, it was very difficult to write something new and impress Mr. Qinghe.
Han Mingyuan, Han Mingxiu and several older scholars first found a table to sit down and prepare. The other students were still hesitating, and a few of them came on stage one after another.
Han Xiao saw Han Mingyuan stretching out his arm and waving his hand. Han Mingyuan held his forehead and didn't look at him. He always felt that Han Xiao was a little embarrassing.
Han Mingxiu deliberately walked to Han Mingyuan's side and whispered, "Brother, long time no see. I heard that you are going to continue to take the imperial examination. Then I wish you success in the exam."
Han Mingyuan glanced at him indifferently, nodded, and said nothing, just grinding by himself.
A hint of cruelty flashed in Han Mingxiu's eyes, and he stopped talking to Han Mingyuan. Today he must let Mr. Qinghe see that choosing him was the right choice.
Han Xiao stayed on the periphery to watch the fun. He hardly knew any of these scholars, but that didn't stop him from having confidence in Han Mingyuan. After all, he knew how hard Han Mingyuan worked.
"Isn't this Han Xiao? Why doesn't Mr. Han go and try today?"
Chen Chengye took a fan and waved it gently, really thinking of himself as a handsome young man.
Han Xiao turned his head away, not wanting to pay attention. Seeing this, Ruan Xiuran's face changed and he wanted to stand up and move forward, but Han Xiao grabbed him and said, "Xiuran, calm down."
Ruan Xiuran looked at Han Xiao, his eyes filled with anger.
Chen Chengye didn't show any sign of panic: "Oh, and the second young master of the Ruan family, how is your brother? The last time I saw Ruanruan, I forgot to say hello to Young Master Ruanruan. After all, we almost became in-laws."
Han Xiao couldn't help it now. He let go of Ruan Xiuran's arm and walked to Chen Chengye to face him.
Han Xiao is about half a head taller than Chen Chengye. Han Xiao has been exercising recently. He has a thin layer of muscle on his body and looks thin, but if he punches Chen Chengye, whose body has been hollowed out by alcohol and sex, he might not be able to stand up.
"What's the matter, Young Master Chen, do you want to give me money again?" Han Xiao said to Chen Chengye with a sneer on his face.
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