Duan Chen was originally surrounded by many people. When he saw those people running to Zhao Ruxi to show their courtesy, he felt extremely anxious. Later, he saw that Zhao Ruxi had been lukewarm, and Zhu Hehuai even blocked those people, so he relaxed slightly.

After taking a breath, he felt more and more that Zhao Ruxi was the person he wanted to marry.

Self-respect, self-love, and self-esteem. Such a woman will make people respect her from the bottom of their hearts without daring to blaspheme her in the slightest.

Duan Chen felt that even if Zhao Ruxi continued to serve as an official in the court, he would consciously keep a distance from others, keep himself clean, and would not be criticized for his behavior. If he is lucky enough to marry Zhao Zhiwei, he will not be bound by her, she

Let her do whatever she wants.

Such a talented woman should not be confined to the back house and become a tool for raising children.

When the auspicious time comes, the Qionglin Banquet officially begins.

Xiao Ge came out, said a few words, drank a glass of wine, and then left the table.

The leaders of the three hospitals and six departments also came for a formality, said a few words of encouragement, and then left, leaving behind their deputies.

The moment when a Jinshi becomes a Jinshi is the highlight of their life. When they enter the officialdom, they are just eighth or ninth-grade sesame officials. If you want to climb up, it will take more than ten or twenty years of hard work. In addition to having real talent and hard work, you must also

There is opportunity and luck. How many people have wasted many years at the county magistrate level and become the magistrate. The magistrate's position is already at its peak.

Jinshi is awarded once every three years. This is really not a strange thing for these high-ranking officials in the capital. It is not worth spending too much effort to deal with these little novices. They can at most spend some energy to take care of three first-class Jinshi.

Therefore, the Qionglin Banquet did not have much content. After everyone drank for three rounds, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites came up with a topic and asked everyone to write poems.

Writing a rhymed poem may be difficult for modern people. But as long as you master the rules, think more quickly, and use a few allusions, Zhao Ruxi finds it not difficult.

Under the influence of Queen Shengyao, the Great Jin Dynasty did not pay attention to purely literary things such as poetry, and the content of the imperial examinations was more inclined to practicality. Therefore, people did not spend much time on poetry.

Although Zhao Ruxi's poem was not particularly brilliant, it was still above average. Because of her status as the number one scholar and her reputation for her books and paintings, she received applause from the whole house.

Duan Chen's poem was the best, and he was rewarded with a poem handwritten by Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites.

As soon as the Qionglin Banquet was announced to be over, Zhao Ruxi and Zhu Hehuai wanted to leave, but were stopped by Ding Lianjin.

Zhao Ruxi still had a good impression of this Tanhua with clear vision and bold personality.

She cupped her hands and asked with a smile: "Brother Ding, is there anything else you can do?"

"Haha, it's nothing. It's just that we are all of the same age and we are at the forefront. Why don't we go to the teahouse to have tea and dinner together?" Ding Lianjin said with a generous smile.

Zhao Ruxi is difficult to approach; Duan Chen may seem gentle, but in fact he has an inexplicable alienation from others and is not easy to approach. Therefore, among the Yijia Jinshi, Ding Lianjin is the most popular.

After discussion with the other top ten Jinshi just now, they asked him to make an invitation to the gathering.

Ding Lianjin also deeply felt that in the future, when he was involved in the officialdom, he had to build a good relationship with his peers, especially the top two and the second in the top two. They also had to enter the Hanlin Academy with him and become colleagues of the Shujishi. It was necessary to keep in touch and build relationships together.

So he didn't refuse and directly invited me.

Without waiting for Zhao Ruxi to speak, Zhu Hehuai said: "Zhiwei will not gather together today. My dear friends, you will stay in the capital to wait for the appointment of officials, and will not leave the capital so soon. I will be the host and invite you to the restaurant to gather together."

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Zhao Ruxi nodded, agreeing with his uncle's words.

She won't go when they gather with them. Then she will just find excuses to shirk it.

Ding Lianjin was a magnanimous gentleman, so he didn't say much when he heard this. He just smiled and said, "In that case, let's meet up another day."

"Farewell." Zhao Ruxi raised his hand and saluted everyone, then followed Zhu Hehuai and walked outside.

"In that case, let's get together another day." Duan Chen said to everyone, and without waiting for a reply, he hurriedly followed Zhu Hehuai and Zhao Ruxi out.

"Let's go out too." Lu Shanchu was thoughtful and said after seeing this, he also followed.

Lu Shanchu fell from fifth to sixth place due to Chuanlu's ranking. However, they are both second-class Jinshi, and they are still in the top ten, so the difference is not big.

Everyone looked at each other.

Ding Lianjin smiled and said: "Let's go, find a restaurant outside, and let's drink."

The group of people followed and left the palace.

Duan Chen wanted to express his feelings to Zhao Ruxi after he wanted to win the title of number one scholar. Who would have thought that the emperor actually selected Zhao Ruxi as the number one scholar, but he fell behind Zhao Ruxi and became the second place.

This made him a little embarrassed to speak to Zhao Ruxi.

But it was not easy for him to meet such a woman who could match him in talent and academics, and whose appearance and temperament were so outstanding. If he didn't speak up, he might regret it for the rest of his life.

He made some mental preparations all the way, and when he walked out of Donghua Gate and reached the square outside, if he didn't speak, he might not have a chance to talk to Zhao Ruxi.

He trotted a few steps quickly, caught up with the two people in front of him, and called out: "Miss Zhiwei."

Zhao Ruxi stopped and turned her head to look at him doubtfully.

Zhu Hehuai took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "What's the matter, Mr. Duan?"

"I..." Duan Chen hesitated, hearing the chatter and laughter of Ding Lianjin and others behind him seeming to be getting closer and closer. He gritted his teeth and said, "I heard that the scenery on Mission Hills Lake is extremely beautiful. I wonder if I would be lucky enough to ask Miss Wei

Let’s go to the lake together?”

The last time he sent a greeting card, Zhao Ruxi refused because there was no man in the family and it was not convenient to receive him.

Now that he invites him to visit the lake, if Zhao Ruxi is interested in him, she will naturally agree. Even if she is afraid of gossip, she can go with Zhu Hehuai; but if Zhao Ruxi is not interested in him, she will flatly refuse.

His words were reserved, but he knew that Zhao Ruxi must understand what he meant.

After saying this, he stared at Zhao Ruxi closely, waiting nervously for her answer.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Duan, I'm sorry that I can't agree. I'm sorry." Zhao Ruxi refused very directly, without even making an excuse, and did not give Duan Chen a chance to have any illusions.

"Why?" Duan Chen couldn't help but feel a little hurt when he saw her decisive attitude.

He thinks that he is the best choice for both talent and appearance. Although his family background is not as good as those of wealthy families in the capital, it is not much different. Why doesn't Zhao Zhiwei give him a chance to show his character, talent, and character?

Zhao Ruxi shook her head and smiled: "Because I don't want to, I don't want to, it's that simple."

After saying that, she nodded slightly: "Goodbye." She turned around and left, her long hair drawing a beautiful arc in the air, leaving Duan Chen standing there, staring blankly at her back, motionless for a long time.
Chapter completed!