Finest Servant

"Yes, yes." Xiao Yuruo was also surprised, her face flashed with joy: "I remember. Last spring, when Enke and Xinke released the list, wasn't it Su Mubai, who was at the top of the list? Emperor Meng issued a golden edict and announced to dozens of provinces."

Su Mubai cupped her hands and smiled without saying a word, which was regarded as a default.

Being the number one scholar in the imperial list is the dream of all scholars in the world. Why is it not surprising that this handsome young man is actually the number one scholar in the new department? Even the always indifferent Xu Zhiqing couldn't help but glance at Su Mubai more.

Is the champion great? Lin Wanrong thought to himself, Lao Tzu was also the champion when he was admitted to the university. Besides, the champion of Peking University also went home to sell meat. You guys are selling orchids in this garden, and it's not much better.

"Zhuang Yuan, it turns out that you are the champion. I've grown up so much, and I have never seen the champion. Hello, hello, it's a pleasure to meet you, I've admired it for a long time." Lin Wanrong held Su Mubai's hand "enthusiastically".

Su Mubai was graceful, nodded and smiled and said, "Xiaosheng is only a shallow learner, but he is loved by the emperor, and the first name of the new department is placed on the top of the golden hall, which is also extremely ashamed. Today, I saw this brother's discussion of orchids, and Xiaosheng was even more admired. , if there is a chance in the future, you should ask Xiongtai more for advice."

Hearing that the person who came to present orchids was actually Su Mubai, the champion of the new division, and the garden was immediately fried. If King Cheng is said to be awe-inspiring, then the champion is admired by everyone in the world, especially those ladies who appreciate flowers and spring, who have a natural affection for the champion. Goodbye Zhuangyuan Lang was born so unrestrained and extraordinary, his heart jumped suddenly, and he fell in love at first sight.

"Thank you for your love." The champion Su Mubai instantly became the most popular person, so he smiled and nodded. Its temperament and demeanor are first-class. Makes people feel good.

Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly, this orchid was originally a quiet, but it was better for the champion, who turned an elegant orchid garden into a splendid peach blossom, which really deserves the name of Yalan.

Seeing that the two young ladies valued this champion, Lin Wanrong pulled Xiao Yuruo and said, "Miss. Isn't it difficult to get the champion? I'm going to come back as well, the scenery is beautiful - oh, where do I sign up? How much is the registration fee? Are there any pre-exam training classes?"

Xiao Yuruo said angrily and hilariously: "What nonsense are you talking about? You think this champion is a child playing the house, is it so easy to take the test? This Enke opens every three years. Only the one who has the ability to become a scholar can make it difficult for countless scholars all over the world. Many people have taken the exam for a lifetime, but they can't get into the scholar. And only the top two among the scholars can participate in the rural exam. This is called 'luke' '. The township examination is held every three years. It is a test prepared by each province itself. Only after passing the test can you be a juren. The first place in this township examination is called Jie Yuan. Only juren can participate in the general examination. Three hundred people are selected as tribute students. Meeting Yuan. The final is the palace test. The emperor personally asked the question, selected the top three, and divided into jinshi. This Su Mubai was the top three.

Then the emperor himself selected as the first champion of Enke, but it was one of hundreds of thousands. Are you saying it's difficult? "

I love to hear this, Lin Wanrong smiled. Xu Zhiqing listened to the eldest lady explaining these basic common sense to Lin San, and she felt even more strange. Did this person fall from the sky, how could he not even know the system of scientific examinations, and how did his knowledge come from?

Seeing that Lin San was fascinated, Xu Zhiqing added with a smile: "This champion Su is above the Golden Palace, and he was not mentioned by the emperor Jinkou, but there are more powerful ones. After the previous champions were appointed, they were all sent to various places for Officer, after training and promotion, only this champion Su was favored by the emperor, but he stayed in the academy directly, often accompanied by the emperor, and the holy family is long, and he has long been envious of others."

In this way, this Su Mubai is a big celebrity next to the emperor, this kid is developed, Lin Wanrong nodded.

Then Su Mubai chatted with everyone for a while, then came over and said with a smile, "Ashamed, ashamed, Xiaosheng never expected such a scene to be like this and neglected the two young ladies. I saw that the two young ladies were extraordinary in their knowledge and conversation, but I didn't know the two Your honorable name?"

Xu Zhiqing smiled generously and said, "My name is Xu Zhiqing, this is Miss Xiao from Jinling."

Su Mubai said in surprise, "Xu Zhiqing? Could it be that Mr. Wen Chang's daughter, Mr. Xu Zhiqing, the chief instructor of Jinghua College, Mr. Xu?"

Xu Zhiqing smiled, and it was considered an answer. Su Mubai hurriedly gave a deep salute, "Mr. Xu's name, Xiaosheng has long admired him, and when I see him today, he is even more immortal, which makes people admire him."

This kid is very flattering, Lin Wanrong smiled secretly, but it is undeniable that this Su Zhuangyuan is modest and prudent, polite, and it is really hard to catch the little braid, so he is jealous in his heart. People can't get bored.

Seeing the commotion in the garden, Xu Zhiqing couldn't help frowning, and said to Su Mubai, "Su Zhuangyuan, did you cultivate the two pots of exotic flowers just now?"

Su Mubai said: "Laughing at me, these two pots are gifts from friends, and I brought them here today to find someone who knows orchids and appreciates them. It's really three lives to meet Miss Xu and this brother-in-law. Fortunately."

Lin Wanrong listened to him saying "little students" one by one, and he was really not used to it, so he yawned and said, "Miss, this exotic flower is almost appreciated, I'm going to the thatched hut."

The two young ladies glared at him together, and Xu Zhiqing said, "It's amazing that I have just rewarded two orchids in a row. The little girl is not talented, but she also found a pot of orchids—"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yuchuan, who had not spoken for a long time by Xu Zhiqing's side, had already lifted a curtain and said with a smile, "Miss Xiao, Zhuangyuan Su, please see—"

Everyone's eyes swept in, and they saw a pot of delicate orchids inside the curtain. The flowers were half white with purple spots on them. Slightly rolled back, looking at it like a butterfly flying with outstretched wings.

Su Mubai looked around the orchid for a long time, and said with admiration: "There are traces of orchids in the world. Only this flower is like an orchid like a butterfly. ? Miss Lan has a good heart, but I don't know where to find this top-notch Lanzhong?"

This Su Zhuangyuan has a neat mouth. No matter whether you know this orchid or not, it will be a burst of compliments, saying "butterfly in the orchid, orchid in the butterfly", damn it, just say you don't know it or not, what the hell is so much nonsense. Lin Wanrong snorted coldly and sneered silently.

Xu Zhiqing smiled and said, "Su Zhuangyuan is too famous. Does Zhuangyuan know the name of this orchid?"

Su Mubai pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, "Xiaosheng believes that he is also a person of Ailan, but this one is a chilan. Don't tell me you have seen it, you have never heard of it. This brother, I don't know what you have in mind?"

Lin Wanrong also recognized this orchid, but what he couldn't figure out was that it was clearly a mutated variety. How can someone in this era be able to cultivate it. This guy is too talented.

Xu Zhiqing seemed to already know that Zhuangyuan Su couldn't guess, so she smiled and looked at Lin Wanrong and said, "Lin San, can you name this orchid?"

Oh shit. Calling others is Su Zhuangyuan, and calling Laozi is Lin San. Why don't you call me Brother Lin? He didn't have a cold at all about this champion, and he smiled when he heard the words: "This is called butterfly flower, also called butterfly flower, it is a variant of orchid, the petals, heart, and tongue of this flower are all in the shape of a skirt. It looks like a fluttering butterfly, hence the name 'Butterfly Flower'. Nearly 50% of the petals of this plant have turned into butterflies, and it is a veritable 'full butterfly petal', and it is also the best orchid."

Su Mubai glanced at him in astonishment. Lin San's ability and knowledge greatly exceeded his expectations. The eldest lady looked at him in surprise, her red lips parted lightly, and when she wanted to say something, she smiled shyly, grabbed his palm tightly, and refused to let go for a moment.

Lin Wanrong was also proud of herself. Damn, I was lucky to have met me today. Otherwise, no one could recognize the few strange flowers in the orchid garden.

Seeing his complacent look, Xu Zhiqing giggled and said, "Lin San, you call this Die Hua?"

*, I can still admit I'm wrong, he nodded and gave Xu Zhiqing a provocative look.

Miss Xu covered her lips and smiled, looked at him amusingly, but said nothing. That Ye Yuchuan smiled and said, "Lin San, it's good that you can recognize the first two orchids, but you're far wrong about this one. This rare orchid is a species that Miss Xu has cultivated by herself, and it has not been named yet. , you call it Butterfly Flower, isn't it wrong, what is it?"

be cheated! Lin Wanrong secretly screamed in her heart, it turned out that this butterfly flower was actually cultivated by Xu Zhiqing herself, and she hadn't given a name yet. It was clearly this chick who was playing with me.

Seeing the arrogance that hit Lin San, she regained a point, and Xu Zhiqing also showed a little smile on her face: "Lin San, you have a good experience, except for the name, everything else is right." Seeing Lin Wanrong's unconvinced look, She held back her smile and said, "This orchid has been cultivated by me recently, and I haven't had time to name it yet. Since you call her Butterfly Flower, the name is quite elegant. Well, I will use your name and call it it. Butterfly."

Seeing that he was cheap and good-looking, Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly. If a woman is smart, it is trouble.

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Three Qilan plants made Lin Wanrong recognize two and a half plants, but Su Mubai, the champion, didn't care at all. A few people were talking, but a small Si walked to Su Mubai's side and spoke a few words softly.

Su Zhuangyuan's complexion changed, and he took a deep look at Lin Wanrong, then calmed down and smiled earnestly: "I met two young ladies today, and I can get to know such high-level people as Brother Lin and Brother Ye, Xiaosheng is honored. This last The first garden is the peony of the country and the fragrance of the earth, which must be rewarded. There is also a glorious and distinguished elder who learned that Xiaosheng knew several young heroes, so he asked me to invite you to enjoy the peony, and also invited the two young ladies and two Brother, don't refuse."

*, the rewards come and go, and the rewards are endless. Lin Wanrong was about to use the excuse of urinating to escape, but the eldest lady held him tightly and whispered in his ear: "You have offended King Cheng, although there is Xu Xu in the court. The gentleman will help you, but he is weak and weak. Since the champion Su has invited you with kindness, you should befriend him, and he will say a few words for you by the emperor's side, and Prince Cheng can't do anything to you. "

The eldest lady is kindly worried about him, but this is a matter of the court. How can it be so simple to reason. Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly and did not want to argue with her, so he followed behind everyone and entered the Peony Garden.

The Peony Garden is the largest garden in the Xiangguo Temple. There is a small two-story attic in the middle, all with bamboo curtains. It seemed that someone was looking at the flowers inside.

"The beauty of the country and the fragrance of the sky, the king of flowers" is the world's praise for the peony. Xiangguo Temple has a unique environment, and the peonies bloom in early spring, which is really a wonder. As soon as Fang entered the garden, a strong fragrance wafted through, and ten thousand peonies bloomed in front of him, layer upon layer. Dazzling and overwhelming. Peony is the king of flowers, with bright flowers. Colorful competitions are held, red, yellow, white, and pink, crowded into a ball, sometimes colorful, like a fairy flying into the clouds, sometimes shy. Like a fair lady. Gold crown and ink jade, silver and red are paired, competing for beauty. All manner of manners.

When everyone entered the garden, they were amazed and praised the beautiful peony. Only Lin Wanrong was not in a high mood. Although this peony is gorgeous, its vitality is fragile and delicate. Only when it is well-watered can it bloom and fragrant. In Lin Wanrong's words, there is nothing else but good looks.

"You are born with a different personality." The eldest lady couldn't help laughing and angrily when she saw his sullen appearance: "Others see this peony flower, and they all rush to it, but you stay away from it."

"Oh, people with character are like this." Lin Wanrong pulled up a set of foxtail on the ground, blew on the fluffy flower, chewed a few bites in his mouth, and said with a smile: "This foxtail is also better than Peony is much stronger."

The eldest lady was about to speak, but a burst of laughter came from the attic: "Mu Bai, have all the people I asked you to invite come?" The voice was not far away, it seemed a little old, and it sounded familiar, but Can't remember where I saw it.

Su Mubai hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed, "Mubai has brought all the young masters and young ladies here."

Su Mubai is the champion of the new division, and he respects the people in the attic so much. Could it be that which senior member is here? Lin Wanrong pulled Xu Zhiqing and said, "Miss Xu, you know the sky above, the earth below, and the air in the middle. Where is this immortal in the pavilion?"

Xu Zhiqing smiled and said, "I'm not in the court, so how can I know all of them. If you want to know, just go up and open the curtain and see if you don't know." Lin Wanrong rolled her eyes as if I didn't ask.

The man in the attic seemed to be looking at everyone, and suddenly sighed: "Miss Xiao, come closer and let me see."

Xiao Yuruo was stunned for a moment, the identity of the person in this booth is unknown, why did you ask me to come forward alone? She glanced at Lin San as if asking for help. Lin Wanrong's mind changed sharply. This person was obviously rich or expensive. He asked the eldest lady to come forward, but he didn't know what to do.

Seeing the pleading look in the young lady's eyes, he smiled and said, "I'm not afraid, there is me." After speaking, regardless of what others thought of him, he pulled the young lady to the pavilion.

Su Mubai hurriedly stepped forward to stop Lin Wanrong and said, "Brother Lin, this master is summoning Miss Xiao alone."

Summoning, summoning a fart, which round did my wife summon him, Lin Wanrong held foxtail grass in his hand, shook it twice, and said with a smile: "Summoned alone, I didn't hear it, Miss and I will always be together. of."

Xiao Yuruo was excited and grabbed his hand tightly, but the old man in the pavilion said with a smile, "If he wants to come, let him come. Lin San, come with Miss Xiao."

*, is Lao Tzu so famous? The boss actually knew my name. Lin Wanrong grabbed the eldest lady's little hand and said softly: "Look, does he know us? Hey, eldest lady, did you secretly invite us to protect the media? Alas, you are too impatient."

"I hate it." Xiao Yuruo snorted, and after he said a few soft words, her heart was much calmer, and she walked forward with him.

The two were stopped not far from the pavilion, and they could no longer move. Standing there, Xiao Yuruo only felt that the person's gaze was as real, as if it penetrated the curtain, and kept looking at herself, making her uncomfortable for a while.

Standing here and waiting, Lin Wanrong was also the boss who was unwilling to speak. He was about to speak, but he heard a sigh from the curtain: "It really looks like it, it's like it was carved out of a mold."

What's the meaning? Who does he say the eldest looks like? Isn't it Mrs. *, is hiding here, is it because the wife is old? Lin Wanrong concentrated his eyes. Looking into the curtain, I couldn't see the man's face at all.

The eldest lady was confused for a while, and the man was silent for a long time before he said, "Miss Xiao, will your mother kiss her?"

Really good old friends. Lin Wanrong sighed in his heart. Judging from the charm and taste of Madam, she must have been a romantic figure back then.

When Xiao Yuruo heard someone ask about her mother, she bowed and said, "Mother is all right, may I ask you-"

The man sighed and said, "I am an old friend of Miss Guo 20 years ago. I haven't seen her for many years. I never thought that her daughter is so beautiful and generous."

The eldest miss does not know his relationship with his mother. Not daring to speak, the man suddenly said loudly: "Come here, give Miss Xiao a seat."

While speaking, there was an attendant with a strong back, hurriedly put on a brocade stool, bowed and placed it behind Xiao Yuruo.

The eldest lady looked around and saw whether it was Xu Zhiqing or Su Mubai. They all bowed and stood, only they were given a seat, and they felt uneasy for a while. He hurriedly said, "This elder—"

The man smiled and said, "I told you to sit, and you sat. After you are an old friend, don't do those false salutes."

"This elder, I am also your old friend-their family, can you also give me a seat? To tell you the truth, this flower viewing is tiring enough." Lin Wanrong smiled. Shyly said.

Su Mubai listened to him and felt a chill in his heart. This guy really dares to say anything, doesn't he want his head?

The person in the pavilion smiled and said: "You are tired of viewing flowers, what does it have to do with me? You want to sit down, but you have to rely on your true skills. Today, Xu girl, Su Zhuangyuan, and you, Lin San, are all here. , I want to study you. If you answer, I will give you a seat."

"I object to—" the man's voice fell, and Lin Wanrong had already shouted loudly.

Su Mubai glanced at Lin Wanrong and saw his arrogant and unscrupulous appearance, he couldn't help but secretly wiped the sweat on his forehead. How did this person change, so fierce and not afraid of death? When it comes to ignorance, shamelessness, and fear of death, he believes that he is by no means Lin San's opponent.

Xu Zhiqing heard that the people in the pavilion called her Xu girl, and she was very kind, but she never remembered such an elder, so she was naturally puzzled. When he heard Lin San's objection, he wanted to laugh even more, as long as this person was around, he would not be lonely anywhere.

"What do you oppose?" The man in the pavilion couldn't help laughing. He was always high above the ground, and everyone he saw was afraid of him. After talking with this kid today, he seemed to think of his eloquent talk outside the Lingyin Temple. On the contrary, I feel very relieved. Seeing that he robbed himself of his words, but couldn't feel the slightest blame, he found it rather interesting, so he asked.

"This elder, what do you want to look at us? It's useless, buttocks - oh, that buttocks, buttocks grow on myself, I want to sit, why should you reward me." Lin Wanrong smiled and said Without waiting for orders, he sat down on the grass.

The people in the garden were stunned, whether it was Ye Yuchuan, Su Mubai, or Xu Zhiqing, they didn't know how to describe Lin San. In terms of not knowing the etiquette and numbers, and not knowing the good or the bad, Lin San ranked second, and no one in the world dared to recognize the first.

The people in the pavilion were also stunned. After a long time, they burst into laughter and said, "You brat, I--you really have a set! It's okay, okay, if you talk about it, no one in this world can compare to you. However, in In front of me, no one dares to sit on the ground casually-"

Where do you sit if you don't sit on the ground? Do you want to sit on top of you, Lin Wanrong wondered.

The man thought for a while, then smiled: "I know all the things you did in Jinling and Shandong, and if I don't give you anything, I really can't say it. It's okay, it's okay, since you are sitting in this garden in front of me, this is not the case. The garden of Xiangguo Temple will be given to you."

Lin Wanrong was stunned, but Su Mubai was taken aback. As soon as the old man opened his mouth, the back garden of Xiangguo Temple was going to be named Lin.