Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 108 Falling into the water
  On February 16th, the general examination ended, but the results would not be available until early March. The move to stay in the capital made the atmosphere in the capital become lively.

Some of them were drinking in restaurants, writing poems, and chatting about world affairs; others were wandering in the streets and alleys, feeling the prosperity of the capital.

At this time, the greatest good news came from the border. Good news came from Northern Xinjiang. After consecutive victories, they went straight to Huanglong, and Northern Xinjiang was forced to sue for peace.

The news was like a whirlwind, sweeping the entire capital in an instant. The streets that were originally bustling with activity were now even more lively.

On the first day of March, Luoshan and Axiang ran to the gate of Gongyuan early in the morning to wait for the results to be released.

Mrs. Zhao Cui prepared wedding money and waited for news at home.

Zhao Yin was confident and sat there drinking tea steadily.

Zhao Cheng had no confidence and walked in circles in the yard, mumbling something unknown.

Fortunately, the good news came quickly. The final exam was from the bottom to the top, and Zhao Cheng was the 59th.

"If you work hard in the palace examination, you won't fall into the same rank as Jinshi." Zhao Cheng didn't ask too much, "I wonder what brother Li's name is?"

At this time, Luoshan and Axiang came back from outside and brought back a roster.

Zhao Chengcheng went over and saw that it was the admission list for this year's examination.

On the first page, I saw Zhao Yin's name, he was third.

Zhao Cheng laughed loudly, "My son is really up to date." He patted Zhao Yin on the shoulder and said, "Yin'er, hold on, you are the best."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Number one, number two, and number three are determined by the emperor, not by the list." Zhao Cui gave him a slap on the back.

Zhao Yin looked for familiar names on the roster. Xiao Bin's name was at the 17th place, and Li Lingjuan's father, Li Jin, was at the 23rd place.

"Oh, they're all ranked higher than me." Zhao Cheng smiled nonchalantly.

The next day, these newly promoted Jinshi will go to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites for etiquette training on entering the palace, so as to avoid being rude in front of the emperor.

The Ministry of Etiquette had to deal with the imperial examination after finishing the examination. However, the auspicious day for Prince Xianli's wedding was March 16th, so the Ministry of Etiquette was extremely busy.

The days passed quickly, and it was March 16th in a blink of an eye. Zhao Wangshu was temporarily not qualified to attend the wedding banquet at the county prince's mansion, and this time no one forced her to go to the streets to watch the excitement.

The Prince's Mansion of Xianli County was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, full of joy and a lively scene.

Guests arrived one after another in the afternoon, and they were received by the chief steward of the county prince's palace.

Zeng Xinqin came with Mrs. Shen Guogong's Crown Prince. She didn't sit in the wedding hall for long before going to the garden of the prince's mansion.

"Xinqin, come here quickly." said the girl who was friends with Zeng Xinqin.

"Here you are, what are you doing?" Zeng Xinqin walked over with a smile.

"We are admiring flowers. The flowers in this garden are so beautiful."

"I heard that these flowers are brought from the south." Another girl said.

At this time, someone shouted: "Come here quickly, there is a colorful koi carp in this pond."

The girls were all curious and went over to watch the koi.

The colorful koi carp swims in the water, its scales shining like a rainbow.

"It's so beautiful." Zeng Xinqin exclaimed.

"I heard that this koi can bring good luck." A girl said.

While they were admiring the koi, Liu Furong and Xie Lanyin got into an argument. Xie Lanyin mocked, "Young and old are in order. Your second sister, a concubine, is going to marry into the prince's palace, but you, a legitimate eldest daughter, can't get married."

Liu Furong was stabbed in the painful area, her face turned blue with anger, and she said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Did I make a mistake? You are a legitimate daughter, and Liu Qiangwei is a concubine, but she can be a concubine. As for you, you don't even have anyone to propose marriage, so you have to stay at home and be an old girl." Xie Lanyin said sarcastically.

"You..." Liu Furong was so angry that she couldn't speak, and raised her hand to hit her. Xie Lanyin couldn't let her hit her, so the two started to push and somehow pushed Zeng Xinqin into the pond.

"Oops, someone fell into the water."

"Hurry up and save people!"

Generally, when a wealthy family entertains guests, they will arrange a woman who knows how to water by the pond, so that she can be rescued in case someone falls.

But for some unknown reason, this time it was just like the last time Zhao Yujia fell into the water, there was no woman who knew how to swim next to her.

Just when the girls were panicking, someone jumped into the pond.

Zeng Xinqin's thin spring shirt was splashing in the water. At this time, her fragrant shoulders were half exposed, and her white and tender skin was even more attractive in the sun.

"It's Wang Fu." A girl recognized the person swimming toward Zeng Xinqin.

Wang Fu swam to Zeng Xinqin and held her tightly in his arms regardless of her struggles.

The girls were all stunned, and they didn't even think about why Wang Fu appeared in the backyard?
  Yun Hao told Zhao Wangshu about this the next day. After hearing this, Zhao Wangshu jumped up happily, "That's great! These scumbags and bitches can finally lock up."

"But why would Wang Fu listen to you?"

"He has something in my hands."

"If Duke Shen's government pursues the case, will he testify against you?" Zhao Wangshu asked.

"No, he doesn't dare." Yun Hao chuckled, "And the prince's wife and uncle's wife will do their best to facilitate this matter."

One doesn't want a concubine to climb a high tree, and the other doesn't want a concubine to marry a noble daughter.

"Yun Hao, you are so amazing!" Zhao Wangshu stood up on tiptoes excitedly and gave Yun Hao a sip on his cheek.

Yun Hao was stunned by Zhao Wangshu's actions, with a suspicious blush on his face. "What are you doing?" He touched his cheek uncomfortably.

Zhao Wangshu looked at him, his eyes full of smiles, "I'm complimenting you, aren't you happy?"

"Ahem, of course I'm happy to." Yun Hao coughed twice unnaturally.

Zhao Wangshu couldn't help laughing when he saw Yun Hao's reaction. "Yunhao, you are so cute when you are shy."

When Yun Hao heard this, his face turned even redder. "Stop making trouble, let's leave quickly. It's been a long time since I went to Jinzun Tower with you."

After the examination results were released, I didn’t see him for more than ten days.

He took Zhao Wangshu's hand and walked out, "I heard that Jinzun Tower has launched a new peach blossom banquet."

In March, the peach blossoms are in full bloom. Take advantage of the fragrance to enjoy the peach blossom feast.

The Peach Blossom Banquet at Jinzunlou had a total of thirty-six dishes, and Yun Hao and Zhao Wangshu ordered six of them: Playing in the Water among Flowers, Peach Blossom Boating, Peach-flavored Drunken Duck, Peach Blossom Fish Soup, Peach Gum Frosted Soup, and Peach Blossom Crisps.

Peach Blossom Fish Soup, with a few delicate petals floating in the thick soup, the fish meat is tender, and paired with the fragrance of peach blossoms, it is endlessly memorable.

Peach Blossom Boating, pink shrimp balls wrapped in a layer of peach blossom sauce, has a unique taste.

The peach-flavored drunken duck has crispy skin and tender meat.

Playing in the Water among Flowers is a refreshing and delicious cold dish, paired with the faint fragrance of peach blossoms, which makes people's eyes brighten.

"Every dish is full of creativity and ingenuity, and it's hard to imagine the chef's ingenuity." Zhao Wangshu praised with a smile.

"If you like it, we'll come back tomorrow." Yun Hao said generously.

"It's too extravagant. Just come here once in a while." Zhao Wangshu refused with a smile. She couldn't be too prodigal and made Yun Hao poor. How could he marry her?

(End of this chapter)