Even if there hadn't been the croton incident in their childhood, Ye Zelin believed that his relationship with Ye Songyan wouldn't have been very good.
"If it weren't for Mrs. Xu causing my mother to have a miscarriage, my brother wouldn't have been born prematurely. Although she didn't kill my brother, she was also somewhat responsible for his premature death."
Hua Fushu only knew that the third young master died at a very young age, but she had no idea how he died.
Mrs. Ouyang gave birth close to her due date. Her baby cried loudly, so there should have been no problems with breathing difficulties or suffocation. However, the baby still died.
As to whether it was because Xu caused Madam Ouyang to have a miscarriage, which led to the child's death, remains to be determined. Perhaps there was something wrong with the child itself, which led to its death.
Of course, she absolutely could not discuss with Ye Zelin right now whether it was Xu who caused his brother's death. Otherwise, with this guy's temper, he might think that she was on Xu's side.
She didn't want to argue with him about these things.
"Let's stop talking and take a break."
Hua Fushu moved her body, nestled into the man's broad and warm arms, and slowly closed her eyes.
The man looked at the woman in front of him with his deep and gentle eyes and smiled slightly.
Close your eyelids and have a good night's sleep.
On March 11, Hua Fushu accompanied her mother-in-law, Madam Ouyang, to the Hu family to attend the hundred-day banquet.
On March 12, Ye Zelin took part in the palace examination.
On March 14th, the top three were determined.
The top three were all Jinshi graduates: Han Xingxiu was the top scorer, Zhou Jidi was the second, and Pei Xuan'an was the third.
The second class was awarded the title of Jinshi, totaling forty-nine people.
The first place is Wang Zan from Taixue, who is 30 years old.
Second place: Zhang Ruoxu from Imperial College, 32 years old.
Third place: Huangfu Qi from Rongzhou, 38 years old.
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Seventh place: Ye Zelin from Jingji, aged 21 and 11 months, 22 in lunar age.
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The third class was awarded the same Jinshi status, totaling 101 people.
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This year's top scorer, Han Xingxiu, is from Huichang and is only 28 years old.
There has always been a custom of the top scholar riding a horse to parade the streets. The top scholar Han Xingxiu wore a bright red round-necked wide-sleeved robe and a black gauze official hat with wide feet. The black gauze hat was pinned with several bright and strong red flowers. He rode on a tall horse, looking elegant and radiant.
Hua Fushu followed Ye Zelin to Lefeng Tower to watch the parade of the top scholar. The two of them watched from the window of a private room on the third floor. They saw the long and endless street crowded with people, and the noisy and bustling sounds were endless.
"The No. 1 Scholar's parade is truly extraordinary. Look how lively and festive it is, it's almost as lively as the Chinese New Year." Hua Fushu exclaimed.
She revealed a hint of envy again, "Husband, it would be great if it was you who was patrolling the streets on horseback. With your face, everyone would definitely stare at you without blinking an eye."
Ye Zelin pretended to look gloomy and said, "I'm sorry, your husband doesn't have the ability to win you the title of the top scholar."
Hua Fushu stepped forward and embraced the stingy man. She looked up at him, her moist almond eyes shimmering with emotion. "But I don't want others to see my husband. I'm the only one who can see my husband."
"I'll spare you." The man's lips curved into a very beautiful arc.
"The top scholar is here." Ye Zelin glanced out the window and saw a long parade coming towards them.
"Let me see." The woman excitedly left Ye Zelin's arms, and the man suddenly felt that something was missing in his full arms.
Ye Zelin glanced at the man in red clothes on the tall horse and murmured, "He's not that good-looking."
Not as good looking as him.
Even the handsome and heroic King Qin cannot compare to him.
Why does Hua Fushu like to look at him?
The man who was secretly calculating had no idea that his young lady was not here to watch the fun, nor to see whether the newly crowned number one scholar was handsome or not, she was here to see if this number one scholar was the son of the Han family.
The number one scholar was getting closer and closer. Hua Fushu took a closer look at him. She half-closed her eyes, revealing a gleam of brilliance. It was indeed him!
Han Xingxiu, the eldest son of Han Tuizhi, the former prefect of Luoyang, is also the brother of Bai Xingjian.
The top scholar on horseback seemed to feel someone was staring at him. He raised his eyes and glanced around, and met a familiar girl's face.
No wonder he felt someone was staring at him, it turned out to be her.
Don’t worry, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future.
Hua Xiao Miracle Doctor.
The top scholar raised his eyebrows, a smile that was not a smile, and was in a very good mood.
Ye Zelin keenly caught the top scholar's subtle expression and movement. He said quietly, "Someone is watching you."
"Who." Hua Fushu had no idea who was looking at her.
The man said calmly, "No one."
The flowers are lush and the eyebrows are slightly furrowed.
Ye Zelin glanced at the sun and said, "I'm going to the Qionglin Banquet later. Let Side take you back."
"Qionglin Banquet? Can you take me there?" Hua Fushu asked.
The man said, "According to the rules, I can't take you there."
Hua Fushu felt a little lost.
Ye Zelin smiled and changed the subject, "It's not impossible."
Hua Fushu's eyes suddenly lit up.
Ye Zelin said, "The Qionglin Banquet is a banquet held for the successful candidates after the palace examination. It is usually held in the Qionglin Garden, also known as the Qionglin Banquet. Unless otherwise specified, successful candidates will attend. The Qionglin Garden is a royal garden, and is sometimes open to the public. Given the status of the Ye family, I think it won't be difficult to take you there. Just explain your status."
Hua Fushu was overjoyed. "Really? I heard that Qionglin Garden is very beautiful, with high terraces and pavilions, courtyards and small pavilions, and flowing water."
Ye Zelin pinched the girl's pretty nose, his eyes full of doting.
Hua Fushu followed Ye Zelin to Qionglin Garden.
Qionglin Garden is located on Shuntianmen Street, facing north and opposite Jinming Lake.
There are ancient pines and cypresses planted on both sides of the gate of Qionglin Garden, and cherry orchards and pomegranate orchards on both sides of the road, each with a pavilion, most of which are occupied by restaurants.
During the Xiangfu reign, Qionglin Garden was expanded and renovated. Huazui Hill was built, several dozen feet high, with a multi-story pavilion on top, shimmering with gold and jade. Below, a winding path of brocaded stone and a pond paved with precious stones were built. More than ten pavilions and terraces were also constructed, including the Moon Pond, the Plum Pavilion, the Peony Pavilion, and the Bamboo Pavilion.
Later, dozens of flowers and plants were moved in, including weeping willows, peonies, roses, jasmine, rhododendrons, daphne, Michelia, Xiangfei bamboo, and pear trees.
The Qionglin Banquet was held in Chang'an Garden in the southeast.
Ye Zelin led Hua Fushu into the Qionglin Garden. Soon, several eunuchs and palace servants came over. The eunuch seemed to recognize Ye Zelin and said, "General Ye, His Majesty is also in the Qionglin Garden today. For His Majesty's safety, swords, daggers, and the like are not allowed to be brought into the Qionglin Garden. Everyone must be inspected by us before entering."
Ye Zelin nodded and cooperated fully with the eunuch's inspection.
Hua Fushu was a female member of the royal family, so she followed the palace maids to a nearby pavilion for examination.
Before arriving at Qionglin Garden, Ye Zelin and Hua Fushu removed all sharp objects from their bodies.
Especially when the flowers were lush, she took off all the pearl hairpins and step-shaking ornaments, and pinned a few red plum blossoms in full bloom on her bun. Although she had few hair accessories, she did not lose any of her beauty.
The eunuchs and palace maids finished the inspection in just a moment.
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