Chapter 364 Apricot Garden and Apricot Blossoms
Jiang Mingyuan mounted his horse again and left. He glanced at the crowd, bowed with a polite smile, and remained calm.
But whether it comes from people's envy, admiration, jealousy, or the admiring gaze of women.
It didn't seem to make any difference to him.
He is not arrogant and ignores others, but no one can disturb his feelings at will.
A woman held her heart and sighed, "He is truly a gentleman, gentle as jade."
"It would be nice if he could just look at me a little more."
The silence of the others also proved their agreement.
At this time, the girls looked at Xixi again, and most of them disapproved in their hearts.
No wonder the top scholar stopped to talk to her, it turned out that she was just a poor relative who came from the northwest.
Their vigilance towards Gu Xixi instantly disappeared.
All the candidates who had a chance to pass the imperial examination had been investigated to some extent before the spring examination.
It had long been known that the top scholar had not gotten engaged in his hometown.
What's more, the times now are different. Since this woman had no chance in the past, she will be even less of a threat in the future.
As for Miss He...
When she spoke to the number one scholar, it was obvious that she was not familiar with him.
Moreover, given her background, if the top scholar was interested in marrying into the He family, he could give her the hairpin on the spot.
Since the top scholar didn't do so, I'm afraid Miss He is no match for everyone.
The ladies dispersed one after another, some of them were preoccupied with thoughts and had hidden motives.
Some people are full of fighting spirit, with determination written all over their faces...
On the way back, the maids talked about the hairpin flowers on the top scholar's temples.
Lian Xing patted her chest and said, "When the number one scholar came over just now, I thought he was going to pick that apricot blossom and give it to our girl. I was so nervous!"
He Jinglan stared, "Dreaming in broad daylight! What use are his apricot flowers to me?"
Zi Yan smiled and said, "If I really give it to you, do you want it or not?"
He Jinglan said as a matter of course, "I have no control over who he wants to give his flowers to, but I have found what I want."
"Three thousand rivers, only one scoop."
Guangzhu was surprised and asked quickly, "Does the girl have a lover?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zi Yan slapped him lightly, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Guangzhu realized that he had said something wrong and looked around. Fortunately, there was no one else around, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
He Jinglan was not angry. "Who said that women only want marriage? You are so young and have wild thoughts all day long. I think I should assign you more work."
Guangzhu lowered her head and said pitifully, "Guangzhu knows she was wrong, please forgive me, young lady."
An Qinghe asked curiously, "I see that only Brother Zichu has fresh apricot flowers in his hair."
"Is there any explanation for giving this apricot blossom to a girl?"
He Jinglan smiled and said, “This is really a big statement.”
It is said that the sage taught his disciples in the Xingyuan.
The day when the results of the imperial examination were announced during the Daye Dynasty happened to be the time when apricot blossoms were in full bloom.
Gradually, it evolved into the royal family holding a banquet in the apricot garden to celebrate the top 30 candidates in the spring examination.
The emperor will be present with several important ministers, all of whom will be outstanding people.
Therefore, the word "Xingyuan" also has the good meaning of successful examination.
The apricot blossom that Jiang Mingyuan wore in his hair was picked by the emperor himself in the apricot garden.
It is unique to the newly crowned number one scholar and is a symbol of the emperor's respect for the virtuous and his appreciation of talent.
As for the meaning of apricot blossoms sending off the girl, it can be traced back to the fourth number one scholar in Daye.
Just because he saw his sweetheart while parading in the street, he was so excited that he picked apricot blossoms and gave them to the beautiful woman.
When the emperor heard about this later, he was very pleased, thinking that he had helped to bring about this happy marriage, a small success coupled with a big success, a double happiness, which was both elegant and auspicious, so he also bestowed a plaque with the words "Golden Marriage" on the couple.
From then on, it became a famous story.
Later, when the top scholar was paraded in the streets, many girls would stare at the apricot blossoms on his temples.
Looking forward to who will win the prize in the end.
Having said this, they have already arrived at the front yard of Xiao He’s mansion.
He Jinglan looked at Gu Xixi with a smile and said, "Actually, I thought he would give the flowers to Xixi."
"But he didn't do it, that's fine."
Gu Xixi was listening attentively, but was startled when she heard the words.
Before she could say anything, An Qinghe smiled and waved his hands, "How is that possible!"
"Brother Zichu, why did you send flowers to Xixi? Xixi is not his..."
As he was talking, he realized something was wrong and was stunned for a moment.
Then he was shocked, "What?!"
"Even rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows. Jiang Mingyuan treats Xixi just as well..."
He Jinglan cleared her throat vigorously and winked to stop him from continuing.
After this reminder, An Qinghe calmed down a little and realized that he had not yet truly revealed his true feelings, so how could he have the right to react like this?
He Jinglan took advantage of the situation to push An Qinghe aside, took Gu Xixi's hand, and said as they walked:
"I mean, Lord Jiang is very popular now, it's a good thing he didn't send you flowers."
"Otherwise, you would have become a thorn in the eyes of many people today."
An Qinghe always protects Gu Xixi regardless of the reason, and this moment is no exception.
He immediately said, "Isn't it just jealous that Xixi is better than them?"
"If anyone dares to use any dirty tricks, we will not be pushovers!"
He Jinglan smiled, "Of course we don't have to be afraid, but Xixi has to consider whether it is worth it or not."
"If it's for the man you like, it's fine. If not, it's also troublesome..."
An Qinghe understood and thought of a Chinese proverb, "It's like a toad landing on your feet. It doesn't bite you, but it makes you sick!"
Gu Xixi nodded with a straight face, "That's right."
She always felt that there was not enough time.
If others regard you as an imaginary rival in love, you will be forced to deal with it, which is a waste of time.
Just thinking about it made her sick.
When he reached the second gate, a servant came over, looked at An Qinghe with a smile, and asked him politely whether he was thirsty or hungry.
An Qinghe rolled his eyes, "Don't worry, I won't enter the inner courtyard. Have you lived here for so long and still don't know the rules?"
The servant smiled apologetically, "My master said that Boss An can go anywhere he wants in the mansion, except the inner courtyard."
Anqing and Chao walked two steps into the house, then suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Gu Xixi's receding back, with ecstasy gradually filling their eyes.
yes!
She was right just now.
So she doesn't like Jiang Mingyuan and doesn't want to compete with other women for Jiang Mingyuan!
An Qinghe smiled foolishly and talked to himself, "I don't like it, that's good. I know I don't like it. How is it possible? It's great that I don't like it..."
He repeated these words over and over again and ran into the house.
The servant stood there in astonishment, and after a moment, shook his head. Could it be that Boss An is stupid?
The atmosphere in the Fan Mansion was solemn at this time.
In the conference room, Lord Fan sat at the head with a sullen face.
The faces of all the Fan family members below looked very unhappy.
After a moment of silence, someone spoke up, "The rumors are getting more and more intense. If this continues, it will sooner or later reach your Majesty's ears."
"If Your Majesty becomes suspicious, that person's identity can no longer be concealed..."
Some were anxious, some were frightened, and some were looking at Lord Fan, waiting for his instructions.
However, Lord Fan was like a stone statue, with his eyes half closed, and remained silent for a long time.
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