Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 344, after the big board, the small board
This day is the day when Xinke scholars parade through the streets. The whole capital city is really empty. Everyone comes to the route of the parade as early as possible and waits patiently.

The imperial examination, which only happens once every three years, is definitely the most grand event in this era, and everyone from the king to the common people attaches great importance to it.

For ordinary people, what they look forward to the most is the time when the champion of the new department takes the scholars of the new department to parade through the streets. Only at this time can everyone have the opportunity to witness the style of the champion of the new department. , It is the god who came down to earth, so everyone has very high expectations for the new champion, which is why the champion must have a good skin.

If you grow crooked, you will not only lose your own face, but also the court, and let the common people down.

So every time the number one scholar doesn't say how good-looking he is, at least he has to be good-looking, so that he won't be unable to meet people.

"Boom~Boom~"

The flags and drums open the way, the cheers are thunderous, and the cannons are shaking the sky. The streets that the parade passes are decorated with lights and festoons, and it is very lively.

The two sides of the road are full of spectators, and the buildings on both sides are also full of spectators. The crowds are crowded, and they are all stretching their necks to look at the source of the sound, wanting to see what the champion of Jinke is. What does it look like.

On an attic, Xu Wan'er, Li Zhen, Zhang Ying and a group of other ladies rented out this attic. While chatting, they were quietly waiting for the arrival of the No. [-] parade.

"Sister, I didn't expect this Liu Jin to win the first prize. It's just a pity. If he can take the first place in the exam, he will win three prizes in a row."

Zhang Ying was eccentric and said to Xu Wan'er with a smile all over her face.

"It is too difficult to even hit the three yuan, and it has been counted on the fingers since ancient times."

Xu Wan'er blushed when she heard Zhang Ying's words, because she heard something in Zhang Ying's words.

"That Tang Yin is really arrogant. Before the exam started, he boasted that he would win three prizes in a row. Now he only got a second and a third in the exam. Compared with Liu Jin, the champion, it is far behind."

"I remember my sister said that only those who are not the number one scholar will not marry. This Liu Jin is now the number one scholar. He seems to be unmarried. He seems to be only [-] years old. He is also very handsome. He and my sister are really a match made in heaven." couple."

Looking at Xu Wan'er's slightly flushed face, Zhang Ying immediately smiled and linked Liu Jin and Xu Wan'er together. Of course she didn't know that Xu Wan'er and Liu Jin had already gotten along.

"You talk a lot~"

Xu Wan'er's face flushed immediately, even though she had already made an oath with Liu Jin, she was still very shy when Zhang Ying said that.

"Haha, it seems that I have hit the mark."

"Sister, if you meet someone you like, you should seize the opportunity to start. Look at the attic outside. I don't know how many ladies are watching. When this Liu Jin appears, I don't know who will take the initiative to stick it on him." How many are there?"

Zhang Ying really wanted to make fun of Xu Wan'er, seeing her blushing with shame, she immediately laughed happily, then turned her small eyes, looked outside, and pointed to the ladies gathered in the attic everywhere.

"Yeah, sister, you don't know, now the whole capital is discussing about Liu Jin, and many of my sisters are asking people to find out what Liu Jin looks like, and some even sold Liu Jin's portrait for sale. "

"Yes, yes, many of my sisters are talking about this too."

"Young, talented, even more rare is handsome, and the rarest is not married. Those champions in the past were either bad old men, or already had a group of wives and concubines, or they were unattractive."

"I'm afraid Liu Jin will become the dream lover of countless people this time around the street."

"Hey~ If my sister hadn't taken a fancy to this Liu Jin, my heart would have been moved, even if it was a small one, I would be willing."

Seeing Zhang Ying teasing Xu Wan'er, the others also laughed and said.

"You still say~"

Xu Wan'er's face was flushed, and she was so ashamed that she wished she could find a crack in the ground and slip in. As for Li Zhen, who was beside her, her face was also flushed at this time, staring at the bustling street outside in a daze.

"Sister Zhen, why are you blushing?"

"Why are you still in a daze, have you also taken a fancy to this Liu Jin?"

The eccentric Zhang Ying quickly noticed Li Zhen, waved her hand in front of her, and said with a smile.

"You just know?"

Li Zhen nodded generously and said.

"That's too bad. Sister Wan'er also fell in love with this Liu Jin, and now, Sister Zhen, you also have a crush on this Liu Jin. What should I do?"

Zhang Ying looked at Xu Wan'er, then at Li Zhen, and said in a difficult manner.

"It's not easy, let's marry him~"

"Wouldn't that be a cheap way to kill that Liu Jin?"

"Didn't someone just say that they also like this Liu Jin? Why don't they marry together? Anyway, they are sisters, and the fat will not flow to outsiders."

"Good idea, good idea ~ giggle~"

Ladies, you talk to each other, chatting non-stop, gossip is human nature, it has been like this since ancient times, women love gossip and small talk the most, and they are equally energetic when talking about this aspect .

Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen were talking on the phone, and they looked at each other slightly. In fact, the two of them had already discussed it. Now that Liu Jin is also the number one scholar, he is waiting for Liu Jin to invite someone to his home to propose marriage.

"Boom~Boom~"

At this time, accompanied by the sound of beating gongs and drums, and crackling firecrackers, the bustling streets below became even more noisy.

"Come~Come~"

Everyone rushed to take the window and looked into the distance.

I saw Liu Jin wearing a golden flower and black gauze hat, wearing a big red python robe, riding a golden saddle and red temple horse, cheering in front and embracing in the back, the flags and drums opened the way, the cheers were thunderous, and the scholars of today's department were slowly walking amidst the joyous cannons. Come this way.

And with the arrival of Liu Jin and other modern scholars, the whole scene became even more lively. In the streets and alleys, countless people crowded on both sides of the street, gathering their heads, and scrambling to see the parade of scholars. .

Liu Jin was already handsome and extraordinary, but now he was wearing the No. [-] Scholar's Mansion, riding a tall horse, and smiling all over his face, which immediately caused a lot of goodwill.

"Student of a master, his reputation is indeed well-deserved, he is full of talent, and his appearance is extraordinary~"

Someone gave Liu Jin a thumbs up. Liu Jin's image perfectly interprets the number one scholar in everyone's hearts, with talent and good looks.

"This old man just turned sixty this year. Since he was sensible, he has seen more than ten champions. This champion is the youngest and most handsome champion I have ever seen."

An old man with full head of white hair held his loose beard and said.

"It's really handsome, what a champion~"

A woman looked at Liu Jin, her eyes were shining, and she couldn't move her eyes away.

"He is Liu Jin, the number one scholar in this department, he looks really handsome~"

"I heard that he is not married yet, and I don't know if he has someone he likes."

"I don't know who can marry him~"

There was a young lady in the attic who immediately became a fan of Liu Jin when she saw Liu Jin, her mind was completely occupied by Liu Jin's figure, and she wished she could find a chance to express her feelings face to face.

"Sister ~ sister ~ here, here."

Zhang Ying leaned against the window, watching Liu Jin coming slowly and said excitedly.

Hearing Zhang Ying's words, everyone hurriedly gathered by the window one by one, looking at Liu Jin on top of the tall horse, they were immediately infatuated.

"So handsome~"

"Still champion~"

"If only I could marry him~"

Everyone crowded around the window, looking at Liu Jin, all of them staring blankly, especially Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen, the eyes of the two were full of Liu Jin's figure, full of joy, and couldn't help thinking about it in their minds stand up.

Liu Jin was riding a tall horse, and kept smiling all the time, but when he got to the back, he was a little tired from smiling, but in order to maintain his image, he still had to keep smiling all the time.

"The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoe disease, and I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day~"

"This taste is still very good."

"This can be regarded as the happiest moment for ancient literati."

While wandering the streets, Liu Jin was also wandering in the sky.

"Liu Jin~Liu Jin~"

At this moment, a shout came from above, which sounded a little familiar. When I looked up, it was Zhang Ying who was calling me and waving at me. As for Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen beside me, their faces were flushed and they were full of smiles. looking at myself.

Liu Jin laughed happily immediately, and saluted Xu Wan'er, Li Zhen and others who were upstairs, which made Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen flush even more, as if they had thought of something.

……

The hustle and bustle of the capital slowly returned to its former calm as the imperial examinations came to an end.

Li's mansion was the mansion of Li Hui and Li Shilang's mansion. On this day, the British Duke Zhang Mao brought a huge team to Li's mansion, causing the whole Li mansion to jump up and down.

In the living room, Li Shilang and Zhang Mao sat down as host and guest respectively, and the high-quality fragrant tea was served, accompanied by Li Shilang's son Li Liang, who was Li Zhen's father.

Li Hui and Li Liang were at a loss as to why Zhang Mao was so motivating, and came to his house with great fanfare. He was a civil servant, and Zhang Mao was an honorable military commander. There are few redundant exchanges and contacts.

"Mr. Zhang, I don't know what's the matter with you coming here today with such a big fanfare?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Hui also asked.

"Li Gong, I'm here today to propose marriage."

Zhang Mao said with a smile.

"Propose marriage?"

Li Hui was taken aback for a moment, and after thinking about it, she only had one precious granddaughter who was not married. Because she loves Li Zhen too much, she has always been reluctant to marry. Minister of Civil and Military Affairs.

But back then, Li Hui let the word go that her precious granddaughter would not marry if she was not a protégé of the Son of Heaven. In addition, Li Zhen had always had a high vision, and most people would not look down on her at all, so she never married.

He and Li Liang wanted to marry Li Zhen, after all, she was already a grown-up, and if she didn't marry, it would cause people to gossip.

"Yes, marriage proposal, this is a betrothal gift, please have a look~"

Zhang Mao nodded solemnly, then took out a red gift slip and handed it to Li Hui.

"What a great handwriting~"

Li Hui opened the gift list and looked at the betrothal gifts listed on it line by line, her whole body opened her mouth slightly, because the things listed above were worth hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, such a large amount of money, even he could not afford it. Couldn't help calling out.

Li Hui closed the gift list lightly, thought for a while and said, "Mr. Zhang, you must know that I once said that my granddaughter will not marry unless she is a protégé of the Son of Heaven. I wonder who you are going to propose marriage to?"

"Li Gong, please don't worry, the person who entrusted me to propose marriage definitely meets your requirements."

Zhang Mao nodded with a smile, and then said affirmatively.

"Oh, yeah, I don't know who it is?"

Li Hui and Li Liang suddenly regained their spirits and asked quickly.

"Liu Jin, the number one scholar in this discipline~"

Zhang Mao replied.

"Liu Jin!"

Li Hui and Li Liang were immediately dumbfounded. How could they have never imagined that Zhang Mao came to propose marriage for Liu Jin? Originally, in their opinion, most of the people who were able to invite British Duke Zhang Mao to be a matchmaker were also important figures among military generals. But he never thought it would be Liu Jin.

"Yes, Liu Jin fell in love with your granddaughter Li Gong at first sight. He has been in love with you for a long time. Knowing Li Gong, you once said that non-emperor disciples will not marry, so you have been working hard for the imperial examination. Now that you are the number one scholar, you also asked me to propose marriage to you."

Zhang Mao nodded with a smile and told the cause of the incident.

After listening to Zhang Mao's words, Li Hui and Li Liang also nodded slightly, then looked at each other, Li Liang immediately understood, found an excuse and walked towards the backyard, ready to consult Li Zhen's opinion.

Of course, they knew about Liu Jin's situation. Although he came from a poor background, it was more than enough for the current Liu Jin to match Li Zhen.

However, Li Zhen was the apple of their eye. Although Liu Jin was a good candidate, they were still planning to ask for Li Zhen's opinion.

Soon, Li Liang came back, nodded slightly to Li Hui, Li Hui immediately understood, and then agreed to Zhang Mao's marriage proposal with a smile on his face.

Liu Jin is the number one scholar, he meets the requirements of his emperor's protégé, he is not married, he doesn't even accept a concubine, he is young, and he has no looks, they have all seen it, not to mention that Liu Jin has many profitable industries All civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty knew that Liu Jin was very rich.

What else are they dissatisfied with such a wealthy son-in-law, and it is extremely rare that even Li Zhen himself agrees, which is even more perfect.

Moreover, Liu Jin also attaches great importance to Li Zhen, and he is very serious about this matter. He invited a big man like Zhang Mao, the British prince of the dynasty, to be a matchmaker. This is not an ordinary matchmaker, and not everyone can be hired. .

The dowry was also full of sincerity, it was worth hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, and there was already a long queue in the convoy to deliver the dowry, it could be said that it gave the Li family enough face.

Therefore, Li Hui and Li Liang agreed very readily, and even laughed from ear to ear.

……

Half a month later, on an auspicious day, Dingguo Duke's Mansion and Li Shilang Li's Mansion were decorated with lanterns and festoons, and gongs and drums were beat. Liu Jin, who was wearing a red groom's official uniform, led a long welcoming team to Dingguo at once. Xu Waner, the granddaughter of the Duke, married Li Zhen, the granddaughter of Li Shilang.

The entire capital was amazed by this grand wedding.

Whether it's the huge welcoming team dispatched by Liu Jin, or the priceless dowry items from Duke Dingguo's and Li's mansions, or Liu Jin, the new top scholar, marrying beautiful girls from two wealthy families at once, or It was the heartbreak of countless ladies and gentlemen in the entire capital. In short, the entire capital was discussing this grand wedding all of a sudden.

The entire Liu Mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the decoration was extremely festive. The ministers of civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, and even Emperor Hongzhi sent people to send congratulatory gifts. His Royal Highness Zhu Houzhao even came to express congratulations in person, which also made the whole Liu Mansion extremely different. Busy and lively.

At the end of the song, when the guests had left, Liu Jin, who was a little drunk, came to Li Zhen's room, gently lifted the red hijab, and quietly watched the beauty in front of him. Li Zhen also looked at Liu Zhen affectionately. Jin, full of joy.

"Miss~"

Liu Jin said softly, then picked up Li Zhen and walked to Xu Wan'er's room next door.

When they came to Xu Waner's room, they gently placed Li Zhen next to Xu Waner, and then lifted Xu Waner's red hijab. Li Zhen and Xu Waner looked at each other, and immediately blushed, even their necks.

"How can I, Liu Jin, He De, be able to win your hearts at the same time, and I will definitely live up to you in this life. If I break this oath, God will beat me..."

Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, Liu Jin was filled with emotions, thought for a while and said, but before his poisonous oath was finished, Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen blocked Liu Jin's mouth with their hands at the same time.

"Husband, it is enough for you to have us in your heart, so don't make such a poisonous oath."

Xu Wan'er said softly.

"Yes, husband, it is enough to be able to marry you, and I have nothing else to ask for in this life."

Li Zhen also nodded, looking at her beloved with spring in her eyes.

"With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for~"

Liu Jin couldn't help hugging the two of them at once, feeling the warmth in his arms, and then kissed on the left and right.

Both Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen were so ashamed at this time, since Liu Jin carried Li Zhen to Xu Wan'er's room, the two had already anticipated what would happen next, and they were so ashamed that they wished they could find a place I slipped through the cracks, just thinking that today is a day of great joy for the three of them.

Immediately, he understood that Liu Jin didn't want to neglect anyone, since they were all a family in the future, so why should they divide each other.

"Husband, we haven't had a cup of wine yet~"

Xu Wan'er said softly.

"Oh, I almost forgot~"

Liu Jin smiled, took three glasses, filled them gently, and the three of them clinked glasses together and finished drinking together.

"Miss~"

"Come and kiss~"

After drinking a glass of wine, Liu Jin looked at the two beauties in front of him. They were already naturally beautiful, but now that they were dressed up, they were even more beautiful, and it was hard to control their emotions.

This time, Xu Wan'er and Li Zhen did not refuse any more, they both closed their eyes, and soon, the candles in the room were blown out, the bed curtain was pulled down, and pleasant sounds came slowly... (Omit many, many words~)

　Can five thousand words count as two chapters?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)