Xu Zhiqing was an extremely intelligent woman. After listening to these words, she suddenly understood. She hurriedly said to Lin San, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and thank me."
"Thank me? What are you thanking me for?" Lin Wanrong was surprised. He had no concept of these things. This kind of giving a garden with a sentence was a plot in television. It had nothing to do with him. He had no awareness in this aspect.
Xu Zhiqing was both annoyed and amused at the same time. When this person was smart, he made people want to bite him, but when he was stupid, she wanted to kick him. In short, if she didn't hit him, he wouldn't learn.
Of course, Su Mubai wouldn't say it out loud. The person in the pavilion had a reason for appreciating Lin San. This was not something he could interfere with.
The old man seemed to like people like Lin Wanrong who pretended to be smart. He didn't say it out loud. He laughed a few times and changed the topic, "Xu girl, Su Mubai, and Lin San, I said today that I would test you. Naturally, I can't go back on my words. As I said, only those who answer well will be given a seat. "
Su Mubai was the current dynasty's top scholar. He was personally recommended by the emperor. Naturally, he wasn't afraid of being tested. He bowed and cupped his fists, "Please, Your Majesty, give us a question."
The old man in the pavilion pondered for a while and said with a smile, "Today, we are admiring the flowers in this peony garden. Tell me, among the flowers in this garden, which flower is the most beautiful?"
The most beautiful flower?! Lin Wanrong suddenly remembered the past with Xian 'er by the Qinhuai River. He couldn't help but smile. He didn't know where that fox An hid Xian' er. He hadn't seen her since he came to the capital.
After listening to the question, Su Mubai pondered for a while and said, "In Mubai's opinion, the king of flowers is the best 'Drunken Red'. This Drunken Red Face is delicate and the flower is wide open, it has the style of a nation scholar. Its color is pure and has a profound meaning, it symbolizes the prosperity of our Da Hua, the prosperity of the country, it is a blessing from the heavens. As the saying goes, raise the clear ripples of clear water, nourish the fertile soil of thick soil, condense the essence of mountains, and gather the soft intestines of water. She walked proudly and proudly from the ancient times. She was gorgeous from time to time. She leaps along with a thousand new flowers, and competes with a hundred more beautiful flowers. I look up to the Luo Deity to accompany me, and bend down to break the superfluous branch to be elegant. "
When Lin Wanrong heard this, black lines appeared on his forehead. He said to Xiao Yuruo, "Grand Mistress, what is this top scholar saying? Why can't I understand?! Sigh, looks like I'm lagging behind again. Can you translate for me? "
The Grand Mistress, on the other hand, was erudite and multi-talented. She laughed and said, "This Su Zhuangyuan really lives up to his reputation. He quoted from the 'Peony Flower Divine Ode', saying that this' Drunken Face Red 'has a noble moral character and an extraordinary origin. In such a short period of time, he can quote the classics and speak leisurely. This top scholar title falls on his head, and he deserves it. "
It turned out to be an argumentative essay. Lin Wanrong was furious. F * ck, what the hell is this? You read a few words that I don't understand to fool me, and you can become the top scholar? If I go up and write a few calculus equations, I guarantee that none of you will understand them. Then wouldn't I be the father of the top scholar?
When everyone heard Su Mubai's words, they all nodded to themselves. Su Zhuangyuan's knowledge was indeed well-deserved — only Lin San was a big exception. If he knew that this garden already belonged to him, after listening to Su Mubai's ancient classics, he would probably have driven him out with a broom.
The old man in the pavilion smiled and said, "Very good, Su Mubai. Your talent is indeed extraordinary. It's not wrong to take you as the top scholar. Come, give him a seat. "
Su Mubai hurriedly cupped his fists and thanked him. His face was full of modesty. When the attendant brought the brocade stool, he carefully put half of his buttocks on it and sat down. It was far from as steady as Lin San sitting on the ground. Lin Wanrong was secretly amused. This top scholar was trembling with fear. It was really not interesting. It was not as happy as me, Lin San.
"Xu girl, it's your turn." The old man glanced at Xu Zhiqing and nodded slightly.
Xu Zhiqing bowed slightly and slowly walked a few steps in the forest. After looking around for a long time, she said softly, "This top scholar of flowers — is really one in a hundred."
Everyone in the garden was suddenly stunned. This garden full of delicate and beautiful peonies, in the eyes of Miss Xu, was one in a hundred? Wasn't her standards a little too high?
Su Mubai frowned and said, "In your opinion, the peonies in this garden are not the king of flowers. Then what kind of flower has this ability?"
Xu Zhiqing smiled slightly and did not speak. Only Lin San smiled and gave a thumbs up, "Brilliant, brilliant. I knew Miss Xu would like this."
The old man in the pavilion was also puzzled, but he knew this Xu girl's ability. Xu Zhiqing was a powerful woman who had fought with the barbarians on the battlefield. It could be said that women were not inferior to men. Her words would not be so simple.
"Lin San, listening to what you said, you seem to understand Xu girl's words?" The old man asked with interest.
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "I guessed it, but I don't know if it's right or wrong. Anyway, I have no knowledge and experience, so it doesn't matter if I guess. "
Xu Zhiqing smiled slightly and looked at him, "I don't care if you guess wrong."
The old man laughed heartily, and his voice seemed to be very happy, "You little children always like to play riddles. If I was twenty years younger, I could play with you. Lin San, why don't you tell us what the Xu girl meant by 'one in a hundred'? "
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Grand Mistress, I will play a word riddle for you to guess. Out of a hundred, guess one word. If you guess it correctly, Miss Xu's riddle will be solved. "
Xiao Yuruo thought for a while and suddenly smiled, "I understand. Out of a hundred, it is the word 'white'. So Sister Xu likes this white peony. The whitest and brightest in this garden is the 'Trembling Wind Jiao' from Luoyang. So Sister wants to make this' Trembling Wind Jiao 'the king of flowers, right? "
Xu Zhiqing nodded and said with a smile, "Xiao Family sister is really smart." Xiao Yuruo smiled embarrassedly, and Lin Wanrong answered for her in his heart, "Not at all, not at all, it's our family's Lin San who is smart."
Xu Zhiqing looked at Lin San, and a glimmer of expectation flashed in her eyes. Although this person was joking and not serious, he always gave people a surprise at the key points. Just now, she had used a small riddle to go around in circles, but this person could easily understand it. He was indeed smart and not simple! On the contrary, the zhuangyuan Su Mubai did not understand the meaning and was eager to show off, so he found trouble.
The old man nodded and said, "Xu girl indeed has some skills. Why did you choose this white peony as the king of flowers?"
Xu Zhiqing pondered for a moment and said, "National beauty drinks in the morning, and the fragrance of the night stains the clothes. The four words National beauty and Heavenly fragrance describe the beauty of the world's peony. Zhuangyuan Su fell in love with 'Drunken Red' because it has a joyous color and is an auspicious omen for the country. This' Jiao Feng Jiao 'is as pure as ice and as clean as jade, without a trace of impurity. It is the true noble appearance of a leader. The way of flowers is like this, and the national road is also like this. To be a superior person, you should learn from this' Jiao Feng Jiao ', to be pure, to burn with true fire, not to taint your heart with selfishness. Only then can you handle things fairly, govern the country, and prosper the country. Only in this way can you be intoxicated everywhere, so that the heavens will bestow auspiciousness and grace to the people of China. "
Xu Zhiqing's words were from flowers to people and the country. The meaning could not be said to be not profound. Compared to Zhuangyuan Su's pure flower theory, it was a level higher. Lin Wanrong glanced at Xu Zhiqing. This girl was really talented. Her words were simple and easy to understand, much better than Zhuangyuan Su's. At the very least, he, a novice, could understand it. She had ideals, ambition, and was not simple at all!
The old man in the pavilion sighed and said, "Xu girl, if you were not a girl, your father's position would definitely be inherited by you. It's a pity that although Xu Wei has a son and a daughter, the son is brave and fierce, but not resourceful. The other is wise, but she is a girl. It's a pity, a pity. "
The old man used the word 'pity' twice in a row, his feelings were overflowing with emotion. In this era where men were superior to women, to have such knowledge like Xu Zhiqing, not to mention women, even among men, she was as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
Lin Wanrong secretly said, "Grand Mistress, is this the so-called national policy question? In the Golden Palace Hall, when choosing the zhuangyuan, are these questions asked? "
Xiao Yuruo smiled and said, "I have never taken the zhuangyuan exam, how would I know? However, the policy questions in the Golden Palace are all directly proposed by His Majesty. It's not that there aren't people like Xu Jiejie, but it's also very rare. With Xu Jiejie's knowledge, it's more than enough for you to become the top ten scholar. "
Lin Wanrong smiled faintly. Although he did not like this peony flower, and Xu Zhiqing's remarks were highly subjective and empty in nature, she could think up to this point. It was not simple, and he should pay his respects to her.
Everyone in the garden was silent for a while. Finally, the old man opened his mouth and said, "Come, give Miss Xu a seat on the left of Zhuangyuan Su."
Lin Wanrong did not understand the last sentence. He said to Xiao Yuruo, "Grand Mistress, why let Miss Xu sit on the left of Zhuangyuan Su?"
For this curious baby's idiotic question, the Grand Mistress did not know whether to laugh or cry. She could not bear to hit him, nor could she bear to scold him. She did not know why she was bewitched and cheated by this stupid person.
"This is like arranging seats. The left is the largest, and the left is the most respected. Lin San, I will ask you a very serious question. Have you ever read a book?"
Lin Wanrong's old face also turned red. He was actually despised by the Grand Mistress. He really sweated to death. These ancient rules had long been forgotten in his previous life. How could he remember them?
The Grand Mistress saw his rare blush and said with a smile, "From tomorrow onwards, I will supervise your study. You will read Confucius and Mencius during the day and the Book of Songs at night. I will strive to let you return to the middle three yuan in three years."
Read Confucius and Mencius during the day and the Book of Songs at night? F * ck, it was better to have big dreams during the day and play little tricks at night. Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Good, good. That Grand Mistress wants to supervise me during the day and night. She must be good, good, and not one less time." The Grand Mistress's face turned red and she gave him a white look. The great dream of the middle three yuan was strangled to death by him.
Xu Zhiqing did not refuse. She sat on the left of Zhuangyuan Su. Su Mubai had long been famous for Xu Zhiqing's talent. Seeing that she had the upper hand, he was not too embarrassed. In any case, Miss Xu's reputation was known to the world. It was reasonable to lose to her once. However, the master in the pavilion looked at Zhuangyuan Su and sighed slightly. His eyes flickered. No one knew what he was thinking.
The blind old man standing behind him said softly, "Master, Young Master Su is inexperienced. Even if he fails, it will not be a big deal. After some more training, he can be entrusted with an important position."
A strange light flashed in the master's eyes and he said, "Xiao Weizi, that Lin San was recommended by you. Why are you saying good things about Su Mubai?"
Xiao Weizi's expression did not change. He said, "Master, it does not matter who you recommend. As long as it is beneficial to my China, even if you want this servant's head, this servant will not say anything."
The master's face flickered. After a long time, he said, "Xiao Weizi, I know your loyalty. You lost your eyes because of me. In the past, if you did not risk your life to save me, I am afraid that I would not be in this world. Even Xu Wei, Li Tai and the others do not know about that old matter. Only you know that these years have been hard on you. "
Xiao Weizi hurriedly knelt down and said in shock, "This servant is terrified. This servant's life was given by Master. For Master, even if this servant's body is broken and his bones crushed, I will not complain. "
"Stand up." The master said indifferently. His gaze looked into the distance and a trace of viciousness flashed across his face. He said sternly, "That person is sinister and cunning. He broke my bloodline and my descendants. If I did not make a blood oath in front of Father Emperor's bed, I would definitely let him have a taste of having no descendants."
The blind old man Xiao Weizi stood up and did not dare to make a sound. The master said again, "Father Emperor made me swear that I would not touch him in my lifetime. But how would he know that I was harmed so miserably by this bastard that I could not even leave a descendant. In these twenty years, he has run amok in the court and I have tolerated it. Now, it is finally time to settle the score. Father Emperor does not allow me to make a move, but can't I make a fake one? "
He slammed the table heavily and a cold murderous aura emanated from his body. He said angrily, "I also want to let him have a taste of that, I will not let him off!"
The master coughed violently in agitation. Xiao Weizi hurriedly passed him a pill. After the master swallowed it with warm water, his coughing became much better. However, a devilish white color appeared on his face. He closed his eyes and thought for a while before sighing, "Ever since I ascended to this position, in these twenty years, I can only talk to you. Even Xu Wei, Li Tai and the rest, who have followed me for thirty to forty years, are gradually unable to understand what I am thinking."
He was silent for a while and looked at the people in the garden. He suddenly smiled and said, "This Lin San that you recommended is very good, very good. He is not very talented but his range is very wide and practical enough. He is a useful talent. He is not any worse than the one that I have painstakingly groomed. He protected the stall in Jinling and annihilated the White Lotus in Shandong. He has great merits but is not greedy. I have remembered all these. Today, I have rewarded him with this garden. Although it is nice to look at, it is not very useful. It is like a peach on a paper. It will not cause people to be jealous and it will also prevent the censors in the court from criticizing me. "
The blind old man knew that this was not the time for him to speak, so he kept his mouth shut. Sure enough, the master's eyes flashed with an expectant light. He said, "As long as he does well, I will give him a fair chance. Everyone's chance will be equal, not one point more, not one point less. "
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Lin Wanrong saw that Su Zhuangyuan and Miss Xu had taken their seats, but the master behind the curtain did not make a sound. After waiting for a while, there was still no movement. Just as he was about to open his mouth to ask, he heard the master's voice laughing and saying, "Lin San, do you want to keep sitting on the ground or do you want to sit on a high stool? Now it is your turn. Among the hundreds of flowers in this garden, which flower is the best? "
Of the three people, only Lin San did not speak. Of the many people in the garden, except for a few, the others did not understand. Why did the master want to raise Lin San to such a height? Of the three people debating, one was the daughter of Grand Scholar Xu. In terms of knowledge, she was better than Xu Wei. The other was the new zhuangyuan, so there was no need to say more about his knowledge. On the other hand, the Xiao Family's servant, Lin San, who was he that the master would compare him to the other two?
Lin Wanrong also felt it was strange. This boss thought too highly of me. I am not familiar with him, so why did he want me to speak?
Seeing his hesitation, the old man smiled and said, "What? Do you not want to, or do you not dare?"
Lin Wanrong giggled and said, "It is not that I do not dare. I am afraid that even if I dare to speak, there are people who do not dare to listen."
There was a smile on his face, but the words he said were shocking. The old man laughed in a small voice and said to Weizi behind him, "I am afraid that no one will be able to subdue the boy you recommended in the future."
The blind old man gritted his teeth and said, "If there is someone who can subdue him, then it is not worth it for me to recommend him to you. Master, let me ask you, in this world, who can subdue you?"
This was a very clever analogy. The old man naturally understood. He smiled slightly and did not speak to Weizi anymore. He only said in a loud voice, "Lin San, if there is anything you do not dare to listen to, just say it."
Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "This elder, you said that you want to choose the best flower among the hundreds of flowers in this garden, is that right?"
"That is correct." The old man replied.
"That is to say, I can choose any of the flowers and plants in this garden?"
"Yes, as long as you can say the reason, you can choose any of the flowers and plants in this garden." The old man looked at him with great interest.
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "That is great." He shook the dog's tail grass in his hand and said, "I choose this."
Su Zhuangyuan almost fell off the stool. He looked at the furry thing in Lin Wanrong's hand that was neither a flower nor a grass. He was silent for a long time, and finally could not help but say, "Brother Lin, are you sure you are not mistaken?"
Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "This is it. I will not choose anything else."
The Grand Mistress originally thought that he would choose an orchid. After all, he was the most familiar with orchids. But seeing that he chose the most inconspicuous and even hated dog's tail flower, he immediately shook his head and said with amusement, "This bad person, I have never been able to guess what he is thinking."
Xu Zhiqing looked at Lin Wanrong, and a flash of interest flashed in her eyes. She smiled and said to the Grand Mistress, "This person in your family, I am afraid he will be amazing in the future. Xiao Family's younger sister, elder sister congratulates you in advance. "
"What's amazing?" The Grand Mistress was happy to hear this, but her face was blushing. "I am afraid that he will act recklessly. Elder sister, this person is terrible."
The old man in the pavilion was born in a noble family, and usually saw the top flowers and plants, which was not gorgeous? Today, seeing the inconspicuous grass in Lin San's hand, he suddenly asked curiously, "Lin San, what is this?"
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "This is called dog's tail flower. The furry thing that everyone sees is its flower. It is the most common, and even the most hated. How about it, is it ugly enough?"
It was really ugly, and everyone in the pavilion felt a chill. The old man smiled and said, "You chose this dog's tail flower as the best of the flowers? Sure enough, it is unexpected. " The people in the garden couldn't help but laugh. Could this dog's tail flower compare to the national beauty peony? Even a fool knew it couldn't.
Lin Wanrong's expression didn't change, and Xu Zhiqing looked at him curiously. What the hell was this person doing?
"The peony is bewitching and confusing, and the country is crazy, not caring about money." Lin Wanrong slowly recited, and smiled as he plucked a "trembling wind" that was as white as jade, put it to his nose, and sniffed it. He smiled and said, "Beautiful, fragrant, national beauty, these four words, it really lives up to its reputation. Ah, I suddenly miss this poem, 'A cluster of national beauty flowers, ten families write, every family is a custom, everyone is obsessed with understanding.' Su Zhuangyuan, you are the Zhuangyuan that was personally chosen by the emperor. Can you explain to us what this poem means? "
Su Mubai's expression changed. Of course, he understood the meaning of this poem. It said that the people of the country were intoxicated by the peony, almost to the point of obsession. It was a satirical poem.
Lin Wanrong sighed and said, "This peony is really beautiful, so beautiful that people can't bear to touch it — — but other than being beautiful, what else can it do? It is delicate and easy to break, and you need to carefully care for it. If you are not careful, it will be gone, look — — "He threw the beautiful peony on the ground and gently stepped on it. The petals were broken, and it was hard to look at.
"Brother Lin, what are you doing?" Su Mubai frowned and said, "I am a flower lover, and I should cherish and love the flowers. This kind of action of ruining the flowers is really a sin."
"Well said, Su Zhuangyuan." Lin Wanrong gave a thumbs up, "You really are a flower lover, a flower lover, and a flower lover. But — — "His tone changed, and he laughed loudly," I want to ask Su Zhuangyuan, what kind of flower do you appreciate, what kind of flower do you love — — "
Su Mubai suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed. Lin Wanrong laughed loudly and said, "I will answer on behalf of Zhuangyuan. What you appreciate is beauty, and what you love is beauty. Will you appreciate and love this green foxtail grass? It is correct to say that you appreciate and love beauty, but it is wrong to say that you appreciate and love flowers. Zhuangyuan, am I right? "
What a sharp mouth. Su Mubai was speechless, but Xu Zhiqing was watching with great interest.
"There is nothing wrong with loving beauty, but I want to ask, in this world, are there more peonies or green foxtail grass? You all care for the noble peony, love it, and spoil it, but who cares about the thousands of green foxtail grass? Who cares? Who the f * ck cares? "Lin Wanrong heavily stepped on the peony again and angrily rebuked.
The Grand Mistress hurriedly gently pulled him, and her beautiful eyes glared at him. She softly said, "You, don't say such vulgar words."
"Oh, coquettish, coquettish." Lin Wanrong smiled helplessly and looked at Xu Zhiqing. "Miss Xu, the elegant and proud white peony wants to be pure and untainted, to lead the group. Very good, this sentence is very reasonable, but I want to ask, who is the white peony leading? Is it the peony, chrysanthemum, or kaffir lily? Wrong, wrong, all wrong. They are also leaders. What you are leading is a group of green foxtail grass like us, worthless foxtail grass. It is fine if you live in a prosperous era, but if you live in troubled times, will you abandon the peony first, or the green foxtail grass first? Miss Xu, can you give me an answer? "
Xu Zhiqing bit her red lips and refused to speak. The eyes of the person in the pavilion flickered, looking at Lin Wanrong with great interest, and a faint smile floated on his lips.
"Actually, I don't need your answer." Lin Wanrong spread his hands, shrugged, and smiled. "This green foxtail grass is ugly and vulgar. Walking on the road, you want to trample it to death. But can you really trample it to death? " Lin Wanrong smiled slightly, threw the small grass on the ground, and fiercely stepped on it a few times. When he picked it up, he saw that the small grass was still connected to the bones, tall and slender. "Our grass roots have the most tenacious vitality. It doesn't need your care at all. In troubled times, the peony can wither overnight, but the grass roots can live for tens of thousands of years. The great waves wash away the sand, and what can't be washed away is gold. In the end, who abandoned who, can you figure it out, Miss Xu? To put it bluntly, if you burn this garden with a fire, you see who is left here? Who is the phoenix that can't be burned to death? Who is the real leader of the flowers? — Miss Xu, do you understand what I am saying? "
Xu Zhiqing gritted her teeth, her face blushed, and her small hands clenched. She glanced at him, but didn't speak.
Lin Wanrong smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it. It's meaningless to say it too clearly. Anyway, everyone understands. The person in the pavilion, I'm tired from talking, get me a stool. "
The old man in the pavilion looked meaningfully at the blind old man, and said with a smile, "Giving him a seat is something that should be done. Little Weizi, in your opinion, should he sit on Su Mubai's left or right?"
"Master is wise." Little Weizi's expression didn't change as he said respectfully.
"Come, give Lin San a seat, to the left of Miss Xu." The old man laughed brightly, and ordered loudly. The blind old man's expressionless face revealed a meaningful smile ….
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