Chapter 165 They are all so handsome
The sounds of gongs and drums became more and more obvious, and those with sharp eyes could even see a group of people looming in the distance.
The crowd began to stir and pushed in one direction, all wanting to be the first to see the newly-crowned Jinshi.
Especially those who have a purpose in mind, are afraid that if they are a step slower, others will get there first.
"Don't push me, I'm going to fall."
"Hey, they'll all be here soon, why are you in such a hurry?"
“…”
Some people complained and some cursed.
Lu Yao frowned. There are a lot of people coming today, so we must not cause a stampede.
Fortunately, the emperor probably considered this problem, and soon, two teams of well-trained officers and soldiers came over with weapons in hand, standing in two rows, leaving a gap in the middle wide enough for two carriages to park side by side, separating the crowd on the left and right.
They were not standing next to each other, but were separated by a distance, with weapons (long wooden warehouses) blocking the middle, so that the onlookers did not dare to move forward.
Perhaps due to the pressure from these people (mainly weapons), the previously noisy crowd quieted down, some chatting in low voices, some looking around, or quietly waiting for the scholars to arrive.
"Here they come, the new scholars are here!"
As the sound of gongs and drums grew louder, someone in front shouted excitedly.
Lu Yao and others upstairs also looked in the direction they came from.
"Look, isn't that Third Brother in the front?"
"Third brother is so handsome!"
"Big brother and second brother are right behind third brother!"
“They are so majestic!”
Amidst everyone's exclamations, the newly-appointed scholars rode their horses slowly towards this side.
The leader, wearing a bright red top scholar uniform, was Rong Yuzhe. Behind him were the new second and third place winners. One of them was the second-placed Rong Yuheng. After that were the second-class Jinshi, led by the fourth place winner, Rong Yuqing.
"They are all excellent, but I didn't expect them to achieve such results." Liu Manyun's eyes were red, and she was very emotional when she thought about her experiences over the years.
"Aunt, the next Spring Examination will depend on us."
"Yes, we are definitely not bad either."
“…”
"Okay," Liu Manyun said with a smile, "The Rong family is relying on you."
The children will grow up one by one and will soon achieve something. Then, we can rest assured to hand over the burden of the family to them.
The people in the parade came closer and closer. Looking at the three people in front of them who were enjoying such a glorious moment, the people in the box were extremely excited, as if they were the ones being paraded.
Not only them, but the crowd watching were also very excited.
"This year's top scholar is so handsome."
"I don't know if they're married yet."
"Even after getting married, you can still take a concubine. Not only is she young but she's also promising. It's worth it to be with a man like her."
"The third place winner and the first place winner are also very young. Is it my eyes that are blurring my vision? Why do I feel like they look like the first place winner?"
"Haven't you heard? This year's new top scholar has a conversation and a list of names, and they all have the same surname."
"The same surname? So impressive? Are they a family?"
"They have the same last name and look alike, so they must be related."
"I wonder what kind of family could raise so many outstanding sons. They are not only good at studying, but also handsome."
"I heard it was the Rong family who just returned from Ganzhou."
"The Rong family? Are they the Rong family that took the top six spots in the county exam?"
"Didn't the Rong family just get rehabilitated? How could they have done so well in the exam after farming for over a decade?"
“…”
Listening to the discussions of the people around them, no one in the Rong family gave them a look. They themselves knew better than anyone why the Rong family members did so well in the exam.
Nowadays, people are pragmatic, and the three cousins and other people who participated in the imperial examination, including Lu Mingxiu, Rong Yanhui, are not the kind of people who flatter and like to talk big and write flowery articles. The policy papers they have made these days are also close to the reality of Dayong. Coupled with their solid knowledge, it is completely natural for them to achieve such achievements.
These people are just envious and jealous and jealous.
The large group quickly came in front of them. The Rong family members, led by Rong Ziyu, took out the things they had prepared in advance and threw them at Rong Yuzhe and the other two, shouting their names while throwing, asking them to catch them quickly.
Rong Yuzhe and the other two had heard that their mother and the others had booked a private room. When they heard the familiar voice from above, they all looked up at the same time and smiled and waved in the direction of Liu Manyun and the others.
His every move and gesture made the other newly-minted scholars around him look pale in comparison.
There was a moment of silence, followed by even more enthusiastic shouts, and more women threw purses, handkerchiefs and flowers at them. As long as they accepted their things, it would mean that they would have the chance to have a wonderful encounter with such a man.
It's a pity that the falling flowers have the intention but the flowing water is ruthless. Rong Yuzhe and the other two only catch the flowers thrown by their own family members, and avoid anything thrown by others and never touch them.
I thought that such behavior would make those women give up, but who would have thought that it would have the opposite effect.
A few people covered their faces helplessly and decided to turn a blind eye.
The runner-up was also a young man in his twenties, not particularly good-looking, but decent-looking. However, due to his slightly dark skin, he paled in comparison with the new number one and number three. He glanced at the three of them with resentment, but seeing their embarrassment, he instantly felt balanced. Sometimes, being too popular is not necessarily a good thing.
I walked slowly through the long line until I could see no one.
In front, cheers were getting louder and louder, making the people behind them want to catch up and see what was going on. However, there were too many people and soldiers were guarding them, so they could not make any other movements except to retreat in an orderly manner.
Liu Manyun retracted her gaze and looked at everyone: "Let's go back first."
She originally thought that since everyone was out together, to celebrate her three children's high school graduation, they might as well have a meal at a restaurant, but she rejected the idea.
At this time, it is better to go home.
As soon as the family returned to Rong Mansion, the housekeeper came to report that many families had sent gifts and they didn't know how to deal with them. In addition, some people also handed in visiting cards and invitations.
Liu Manyun thought about it and asked who came to give gifts. She explained that ordinary gifts should be accepted and registered, and she would find an opportunity to return the gifts later. If the gifts were too expensive, they would be returned.
Some of these people have good relationships with them, and when they heard the good news about their family, they naturally sent gifts as soon as possible. However, those who did not interact with them much on weekdays, and even looked down on them for returning from Ganzhou, rushed to send gifts. The intention was self-evident. They adhered to the attitude of not making close friends with these people, nor offending them, and just wanted to save face.
After receiving the mistress's instructions, the butler felt relieved and hurried to the front to receive the guests.
Today is a good day for the Rong family. Generally, people who know the rules will not come to disturb them at this time. Giving and receiving gifts and so on are all handled by the people below. As for Liu Manyun and the others, there are naturally many things to explain and prepare.
Not only that, they also have to take care of business and plans. The plan they are preparing is no small project. As long as it is not completely on track, none of them can relax.
In addition, you also have to consider entertaining guests.
They had been back in the capital for some time. Apart from inviting a few families they had been in contact with over the years to have dinner together, they had not held any banquets for the public. Now that all three children in the family had passed the imperial examinations, and had achieved such excellent results, they naturally had to celebrate well to show everyone the background and attitude of their Rong family.
Of course, another purpose of entertaining guests is to find suitable partners for the children.
In their Rong family, except for the eldest and second sons who have married and had children, all the other children have not yet married, and they don’t even have anyone to meet. It’s a good opportunity to take advantage of Yan Hui’s return to see if there is anyone suitable in all aspects.
When this was mentioned, many unmarried men in the Rong family couldn't help but lower their heads.
They have been living in Fushan Village for these years. Although their life is not as luxurious and wealthy as in the capital, it is not difficult. Because of the environment they live in, they have no plans to start a family. Firstly, there is no one they want to marry. Secondly, although they may not have the chance to return to the capital in this lifetime, they don’t want to delay other girls.
Now, having seen the excellence of the Rong family's men, and seeing that the Rong family is about to regain its former glory, and even potentially surpass it when the old man was still alive, how could those families not be tempted? They are afraid that if they are a step late, someone else will get there first.
Therefore, Liu Manyun was not worried at all that her plan would not succeed.
Without any hints, those people would take the initiative to bring their own unmarried women who met the requirements to their homes in order to have a further relationship with them.
When the single men in the Rong family heard that they were going to find a partner, some were shy, some were indifferent, and some resisted, but no one said anything. They were not young anymore and had a bright future, so they did need to consider these issues.
Lu Yao looked at her brother, trying to read something from his face, but he had long since mastered the skill of keeping a straight face, so it was impossible to read anything from his face.
Lu Mingxiu probably felt his younger sister's gaze. He coughed lightly and lowered his eyebrows. Fearing that she would call him out, he did not dare to look up and meet her gaze.
Lu Yao found her elder brother's timid look very funny. She looked away and said nothing.
She cared about her eldest brother's marriage, but she also didn't want him to settle for the sake of marriage. Not everyone could be as lucky as herself and Brother Rong to meet their soulmate in a loveless marriage.
only,
What Lu Yao didn't expect was that even though she didn't say it, someone else did.
"Brother Yaoyao, you are about the same age as the third brother and the others. When the time comes, your aunt will want to see you too."
Qin Tianxiao spoke frankly and directly.
"Yes," Liu Manyun nodded in agreement when her sister-in-law brought it up. "You are Yaoyao's eldest brother, and also our junior. Let us, the elders, take care of these matters."
Lu Mingxiu didn't expect that he could escape his younger sister's nagging, but he couldn't escape the concern from his brother-in-law and elders. For a moment, he was a little embarrassed: "Thank you, my two aunts, but I..."
He is not even a student now, let alone having power and influence. It is too early to talk about starting a family.
"Don't underestimate yourself," Liu Manyun heard his unspoken meaning, "You have a promising future. What we lack now is time and opportunity. There's no need to rush. We can discuss it when the right person comes along."
In fact, she also felt that there was no need to rush. Once she had achieved fame and success, why would she worry about not having opportunities?
She was just mentioning it. If there is an opportunity, it should not be missed. If there is no suitable one, it should not be forced.
Maybe some families are watching them now.
After all, this look is not one-sided.
Lu Mingxiu clasped his fists in thanks and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Aunt."
"Hahaha, don't worry, your aunt will definitely help you find a beautiful bride that suits your taste." Qin Tianxiao said with a smile.
Liu Manyun also curled her lips and smiled slightly. She was very optimistic about this elder brother-in-law and felt sorry for him. The other party's family had no elders, so they would try their best to lend a hand if they could.
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