allendalepharm Chapter 457: Inciting hatred
Chapter 457: Inciting hatred
Tong Huaian frowned. What does this mean? Is he going to propose marriage to Jiang Youzhen?
"Everything is up to our parents!" Jiang Youzhen was also a little nervous. If she was really proposed to, would she refuse? Or would she refuse?
The question is, what is the reason for the refusal? Isn't this offensive? This person is a second-rank official.
Jiang Yansong smiled and raised his glass. "I think you are a handsome man. Since you are unmarried, I have a daughter who is fourteen years old. Although she is not talented, she is beautiful. What do you think?"
Jiang Youzhen didn't expect Jiang Yansong to say it so directly. Was he sure that she wouldn't refuse?
Jiang Youzhen's mind was racing, thinking about how to refuse, but he heard Tong Huaian's voice.
"Reporting to Lord Jiang! Jiang Youzhen is the champion of this provincial examination. His future is limitless. Many ministers in the court admire him very much. Even the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince think highly of him and have asked about Jiang Jieyuan's marriage!"
"Oh? It turns out that the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince also attach so much importance to Jiang Jieyuan's marriage?" Jiang Yansong looked at Jiang Youzhen suspiciously, and suddenly remembered that Jiang Youzhen had indeed offered advice to the two princes before.
"Perhaps the two princes have other plans? Then we don't have to worry too much about Jiang Jieyuan."
Jiang Yansong laughed twice as he spoke, and then started chatting and laughing with everyone.
For a moment, everyone had different expressions, but no one mentioned the matter tacitly, and they began to clink glasses.
Jiang Youzhen breathed a sigh of relief, and she looked at Tong Huaian with gratitude. She couldn't say this, otherwise Jiang Yansong would not only not believe it, but also get angry.
Tong Huaian is the son of a marquis, Jiang Yansong is sure to know this. When he said this, Jiang Yansong naturally had to give him some face.
Wen Ruyu's clenched fists loosened. He was worried about Jiang Youzhen just now. But he changed his mind and thought that if Jiang Youzhen could marry Jiang Yansong's daughter, it would be a great success.
But in his heart, he was worried about his junior brother. How could it be so easy to marry a daughter of a rich family? Ignoring the discomfort in his heart, he felt sorry for Jiang Youzhen, but also relieved for him.
After that, they sang the poem "Deer Calling", and finally there were various songs and dances to liven up the atmosphere. Of course, there was also literary competition.
For example, writing poems, paintings and articles, everyone was enthusiastic and the banquet was lively and harmonious.
But after Jiang Youzhen rejected Jiang Yansong, Jiang Yansong seemed to be a little bothered by her.
Except when Jiang Youzhen toasted him and he forced a smile, he ignored her, the top scholar, the rest of the time. During the literary competition, he never asked Jiang Youzhen to show her literary talent.
Originally, such a Luming Banquet should have been dominated by the top scholar. However, everyone saw Jiang Yansong's dissatisfaction with Jiang Youzhen, and they did not dare to talk to Jiang Youzhen any more, which was completely different from their previous attitude.
Jiang Youzhen was also happy to have some peace and quiet. After all, she was already the top scorer in the provincial examination. Even if she didn't participate in these literary duels, no one would say that she was inferior to others.
"Junior brother! Look at them, they don't want to compete with you, but they want to compete with Ke Zhenqiu." Wen Ruyu was very indignant and approached Jiang Youzhen and said.
Jiang Youzhen smiled slightly, picked up the peanuts on the plate and tasted them with satisfaction.
"I am happy to have some peace and quiet. When the time comes, I can go back."
Could the Luming Feast affect her getting the first place in the exam? No! This is how it is in the officialdom, flattering the powerful and trampling on the weak is the norm.
As long as she becomes a Jinshi, or even the top scholar, and is highly valued by the court, why would she worry about these people coming to her?
"Actually, I'm not very good at giving policy questions. The one who is good at policy questions is none other than Jiang Jieyuan." Ke Zhenqiu just put down his pen and listened to everyone's praises, and couldn't help but blushing.
Jiang Youzhen, who was not far away, was holding up his face and observing Ke Zhenqiu carefully. Judging from his tone and habits, this person was indeed different from the cloaked man that day.
But the voices were indeed similar, and the cloaked man seemed to be deliberately lowering his voice. She thought about it carefully later and felt that it was a bit inconsistent, and the voice sounded deliberately hoarse.
"Jiang Jieyuan's questions are naturally good, otherwise he would not have become Jieyuan!" Suddenly someone spoke politely, but his tone was full of ridicule.
"Yes! How about asking the champion to write one too?"
"Yes! Let us also admire the literary talent of the top scholar!"
The tone of several scholars was not very good, and they spoke in a sarcastic tone.
They all dislike Jiang Youzhen, isn't it just because she's good-looking? Even Lord Jiang has taken a fancy to Jiang Youzhen and wants her to be his son-in-law, but Jiang Youzhen is still reluctant.
Don't think they don't know that Tong Huaian's words were an excuse. Seeing Jiang Youzhen's hesitation just now, everyone was not blind.
Jiang Youzhen actually showed disdain for the daughter of a wealthy family. Isn't he too arrogant?
Everyone fantasized that if Lord Jiang took a liking to them, they would definitely not be so ungrateful.
As the daughter of a second-rank official, would she still have to worry about her future after entering the government? It was simply a one-step climb to heaven.
Wen Ruyu looked at Ke Zhenqiu and frowned. Wouldn't it be a way to stir up hatred for Ke Zhenqiu to mention Jiang Youzhen at this time?
These people were jealous of Jiang Youzhen because he was favored by the two princes and Lord Jiang, but Jiang Youzhen had not yet agreed to the marriage. Everyone was so jealous that their eyes turned red.
Asking Jiang Youzhen to come out and engage in a verbal battle at this time is simply a concentrated attack.
Tong Huaian also felt that everyone's expressions were not right. Jiang Youzhen smiled slightly and was about to stand up to respond, but he heard a report from outside.
"His Royal Highness the Third Prince has arrived!"
"Princess Changsui is here!"
Why did these two ghosts come again? Jiang Youzhen was overwhelmed when he heard about these two people.
Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and they looked outside the hall suspiciously.
The Third Prince? How could he be here? And Princess Changsui, didn't she return to the capital?
Everyone couldn't believe it, but the next moment, they lowered their heads and saw dozens of pairs of shoes passing by.
Jiang Yansong immediately led all the officials and teachers to step forward and salute, "Your subordinate greets His Royal Highness the Third Prince and Princess Changsui!"
Jiang Youzhen was also among the crowd and bowed with everyone else.
Shouldn't this person be tracking down memorials? Why is he here?
She glanced at the Censor Huang Andao in front of her. Huang Andao should be more nervous than her, right?
Although she was the one who sent people to pick them up and used the trick of diverting the trouble away, Huang Andao should not be so stupid as to not notice the clues.
Now he has to face the Third Prince directly. It depends on whether Huang Andao is brave enough.
"No need to be so polite, everyone. Please stand up!" The third prince lifted the corner of his robe and then sat in the main seat.
"I didn't know that Your Highness and the Princess had come to the provincial capital. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Jiang Yansong led the officials to come forward to greet them. Behind him, Sun Shengqing, the prefect of Beiyang Prefecture, wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Beiyang Prefecture is the provincial capital. Although he cannot interfere in this provincial examination, he is still the provincial official and it is inevitable for him to assist. He will definitely attend the Lu Ming Banquet.
However, he had no idea when the third prince arrived in the provincial capital.