lcionline Chapter 389 This top scholar is even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!
Chapter 389 This top scholar is even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!
Chapter 389 This top scholar is even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!
Xiao Ming, who ranked third, was also a little embarrassed. With his talent, he had a good chance of making it into the top ten, but he really didn't expect to be ranked first.
He was initially pleasantly surprised when he heard the name of the singer, but then he realized it must be because of his appearance.
Otherwise, you could never get into the top three. As for the third-place winner, you need to be good-looking.
It was only after changing into the imperial examination robes that they discovered the top scholar was actually a fourteen-year-old boy.
Being young is one thing, but why is the top scholar even more handsome than me?
If I ride through the streets on horseback later, my own limelight will definitely be stolen!
Sigh... If Zhou Yu exists, why does Zhuge Liang exist?
Jiang Xiaoqi was naturally unaware that the second and third place winners were inexplicably on the same wavelength, one because of his talent and the other because of his appearance.
Alas, only the mediocre are not envied!
The teahouses and restaurants lining the main streets of the capital were fully booked long ago, and even shops that were usually deserted were now packed with people.
"Hey, don't push! Don't push!"
"You stepped on my foot!"
"Stop arguing! The newly appointed scholars have arrived!"
Riding a tall horse with the spring breeze in his step, Jiang Xiaoqi was flanked by Liu Peng, the second-ranked scholar, and Xiao Ming, the third-ranked scholar, to his left and right.
Liu Peng knew that his mother and sisters had made a reservation at the teahouse, and he kept a close eye on them.
Xiao Ming followed behind, feeling somewhat annoyed, but still maintaining a polite smile on his face.
Most of the crowd's attention was drawn to Jiang Xiaoqi, after all, it was rare to see a top scholar with such a youthful face and handsome appearance.
Jiang Xiaoqi is also looking for her family. Her grandfather has taken leave, and her grandmother will also be coming with her sisters.
At that moment, a bold young woman in the crowd suddenly shouted, "Top scholar, catch!"
Upon hearing the sound, Jiang Xiaoqi looked over and saw that the young woman had boldly tossed him a purse. Jiang Xiaoqi could have dodged it, but after years of martial arts training, his body reacted faster than his brain.
When I realized what it was, I felt a bit helpless, but throwing it away would be impolite and disrespectful.
They had no choice but to use two fingers to hold it and hang it on the horse's ear, an action that instantly made the crowd excited.
More handkerchiefs, purses, and even hairpins and gold ingots were thrown at them all at once.
Jiang Xiaoqi had no choice but to dodge this time. Not being able to catch it was one thing, but being hit by it could easily lead to a bloody incident.
He had practiced martial arts for many years, but the second and third place winners were not; they were genuinely weak scholars.
Even though I exercise regularly, I haven't specifically practiced any special moves. At most, it's just to improve my physical fitness, cope with long exams, and prevent illness.
The top scorer dodged with elegance and precision, while the second and third place scorers looked rather disheveled.
The third-ranked scholar, who was already very concerned about his appearance, was almost poked by a three-ounce gold hairpin, and his back broke out in a cold sweat.
Liu Peng wasn't much better off. He had a hard time dodging, and the key point was that all these things were clearly aimed at the top scholar, but in the end, he and the third-place scholar suffered the consequences.
I feel so wronged!
Seeing the two of them scrambling around, the surrounding crowd burst into laughter. Since the two were young and inexperienced, the crowd became a little more unrestrained.
"This top scholar is even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar!"
Upon hearing this remark from the crowd, Xiao Ming's face darkened even further.
But she still had to maintain her composure and force a smile with all her might.
Looking at Jiang Xiaoqi riding a horse ahead, her eyes were filled with accusation.
"Yes, yes, you just realized that? I've been following you for so long just to see the top scholar! But the third-place scholar is pretty good too, it's just that the second-place scholar isn't very good-looking."
"Hey, keep your voice down! These are all future officials of the imperial court; loose lips sink ships!"
Happiness is always relative. For some reason, Xiao Ming didn't feel so bad at this moment. Compared to the runner-up who was "average-looking", he was, after all, the one who was "pretty good".
His smile became more genuine, attracting several girls to swoon over him.
Liu Peng didn't care about opinions on whether he was handsome or not; he relied on his talent, not his looks.
Parading horses through the streets and competing in beauty contests is too childish!
But once people start commenting on you, especially when it's said in public, you lose face.
"What the hell? The imperial examination is supposed to select future pillars of society with good knowledge, how did it turn into a beauty pageant? This isn't a brothel selecting a courtesan, where you have to use your looks to please someone?"
This statement wasn't entirely wrong, but it was certainly unpleasant to hear, and it immediately attracted the attention of most people.
Only then did everyone realize that the speaker was a young lady from a prominent family, accompanied by many maids and servants.
Ouyang Yan arrived late. Before she could even go upstairs to her private room, the scholars came over. So she simply stopped going up and stood by the roadside to watch, just like the other common people.
He was just short and hadn't seen the scholars yet, only a bunch of backs of their heads. He was so angry that he said those words.
It's also to highlight my uniqueness. Oh dear, you're all so superficial, judging by looks! Only I, Ouyang Yan, value inner qualities!
"Young lady, your words are biased. Why can't someone be both talented and good-looking? Our new top scholar was personally selected by the Emperor, so his talent must be exceptional."
As for his looks~ hehe, you can judge for yourself~
Ouyang Yan also wanted to see it, but her height didn't allow it!
"I can't see anything at all! Let me through, let me see if this top scholar truly deserves his title, or if he's just a fraud!"
Upon hearing this, the people actually made way for her, and despite the maids and servants' attempts to stop her, Ouyang Yan quickly squeezed through.
Just as she squeezed through, the legs of three horses appeared right in front of her.
She looked up, and a figure embedded in a halo of light collided with her eyes, causing her pupils to dilate.
Is this... is this a celestial being banished from heaven?
Jiang Xiaoqi felt a gaze several times hotter than anyone else's, and couldn't help but look down in the direction of that gaze.
When she met his gaze, Ouyang Yan felt like she was on fire; her face was probably redder than a boiled shrimp.
Fortunately, I had applied a thick layer of powder when I came out, which should cover up some of it, right?
not at all!
Jiang Xiaoqi controlled the corners of his mouth; bursting out laughing at a time like this would damage his image as a top scholar!
But that lady... really looks like a big, round tomato!
Hahahahahaha~
Jiang Xiaoqi was laughing inwardly, but showed no sign of it on his face.
Naturally, it evokes a serene and composed demeanor, unperturbed by praise or criticism, and serene and carefree.
Jiang Xiaoqi: I'm very calm, haha, I'm just pretending!
While Ouyang Yan was still stunned by the beauty, the scholars had already moved on.
"Hey! Wake up! Wake up! The top scholar has already left!"
When reminded by a "kind" local, Ouyang Yan turned around and ran up to the private room she had booked at the teahouse.
Once inside, immediately open the window. It's a higher spot here, so you can see his back!
"He's even more handsome than the third-ranked scholar! Whose son is this top scholar?"
Ouyang Yan immediately perked up her ears to eavesdrop when she heard several women talking in the next private room.