[The Legend of Zhen Huan] Rebirth of An Lingrong

The three-yearly imperial examination has finally come to an end. Some people once leaped to the dragon's gate with a bright future, and more people are now unsuccessful and have no choice but to go back home.Everyone only sees the joy of the winners, and no one cares about the grief of the losers.

The Xinke Jinshimen are dressed in court clothes and wearing a crown with three branches and nine leaves.The emperor solemnly dressed and ascended to his seat. At this time, Zhonghe Shaoyue played the Longping movement; the whips were sounded three times.The whip is made of leather and is more than one zhang long. The clerk holds the handle of the whip and dances from below to circle upward. The sound of the whip is clear and melodious, resounding through the sky.Announced to the emperor, announced the end of the scientific research, and also announced the beginning of the integration of fresh blood.

After the ceremony, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites presented the yellow list on a cloud plate, placed it in a colorful pavilion, and went out from the Taihe Middle Gate to the East Chang'an Gate under the ceremony and music ceremonial guard, and hung it on Chang'an Street for three days.

The new Jinshi went out from the Zhaode Gate on the left, from the Zhendu Gate on the right, and the three of them followed the Bangting Pavilion and went out from the middle of the Meridian Gate.The three people in Yijia can follow Huangbang to parade through the streets and receive praise and congratulations from everyone.Chang'an Avenue was buzzing with people, and it was very lively.Ling Rong didn't join in the fun, she sent Xi Mo and Shi Shi to wait for Ling Zhi outside Zhaode Gate, while she prepared the celebration banquet at home.

Now that everything has been settled, in a few days, they will set off to return home to celebrate this great event with their families.And in three months, Ling Zhi will officially take office. By then, she will be in Chuzhou and Ling Zhi will be in Kyoto. It will not be easy for the siblings to meet each other.

The celebration banquet was very lively. Although no one from the An Mansion was present, everyone from the Li Mansion and Xiao Manor came together.

After the celebration banquet, Ling Rong and Ling Zhi didn't go back home immediately, they both needed a good rest.Moreover, Ling Zhi still has a lot of favors and relationships to deal with, while Ling Rong is looking forward to the upcoming "election of oiran" event.This is due to Qingyu's gossip, which allowed Lingrong to have a certain understanding of the popular Kui ladies from various families.

The matter of selecting oirans flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty and continued in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It refers to the fact that brothels imitate the imperial examination model to select the top prostitutes.Most of the people who participated in the judging and voting were literati. In addition to appearance, demeanor, and language, the selection items also included poetry, poetry, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.Rankings are sometimes modeled on the imperial examinations, divided into first, second and third best, champion, second place, and third.The oiran selected in this way has all "character, rhyme, talent, and beauty" and is sought after by everyone. It is also the highest honor for a brothel woman, and the competition is as fierce as the imperial examination.

Ling Rong is more optimistic about a Kui lady called "Huan Die".From sapphire gossip, this Kui lady's shoulders are shaved, her waist is plain, her muscles are fat, her breath is orchid, and her frown and smile are all charming.The most rare thing is that he is proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially good at dancing. At the age of 12, she amazed everyone with a song "Neon Clothes and Feather Clothes Dance", and became the leader of the "Phantom Pavilion" where she lived, the Queen Lady; later, she danced with her original "Fantasy Butterfly" and became the most sought after leader in Beijing in one fell swoop. One of the ladies, and also a hot candidate for this oiran selection.

On the day of the election of the oiran, Ling Rong asked Ling Zhi to take her to watch.Ling Zhi originally disagreed. After all, Ling Rong is now a big girl, and it is really against the rules to look like this.But unable to hold back Ling Rong's earnest request, he finally nodded in agreement.Fortunately, the weather is still cold now, so it is not easy to show your secrets if you wear thicker clothes and a thin cape with a hood.Ling Zhi held Ling Rong tightly, took Ximo Stone and the sapphire glass that followed cheekily, and went to the place where the oiran election was held, which is also the largest brothel in the capital—Wanhualou.

When the group arrived at Wanhualou, there was already a sea of ​​people in front of Wanhualou, and there was almost no place to stand.

"So many people! Isn't it impossible to see anything?" Ling Rong said disappointedly.

"Since we can't see anything, let's go back." Ling Zhi said while protecting the mausoleum from being crowded by the crowd.

"But... I want to see it!" Ling Rong looked at Ling Zhi pitifully.Such an opportunity will never come again in the future, she just wants to create more good memories for her boring and boring life in the future.As soon as she entered the Hou family, it was as deep as the sea, and she would not be self-willed for a few years.

"Eldest young master, that... why don't you compose a poem, with your literary talents, young master, maybe you can get a critic to do it! Then we can enter inside!" Qingyu carefully suggested.

In fact, she had inquired about it a long time ago. If the young master didn't agree, she could have sat in the front row just because of the young master's reputation as a new scholar.However, if the young master is willing to write a poem, the effect will be similar, maybe even better!

"This..." Ling Zhi frowned, he actually didn't want Ling Rong to enter this place of fireworks.

"Brother...you just agree! Agree! After I grow up, there will be no more chances. Brother~~" Ling Rong looked at Ling Zhi expectantly, and Ling Zhi retreated steadily as he looked eagerly.

"..., well, let's not take this as an example!" Lexus compromised.

"Yeah! Thank you brother!" Ling Rong cheered.

Not far from the right side of Wanhua Building, there was a letter writing booth. They gave two coins, borrowed paper, ink and brushes, and quickly wrote a poem for Qingyu.Sapphire handed it in cheerfully, and after a while, a middle-aged man came and led several people in.

Selecting an oiran is an elegant thing, and what the organizer likes most is the participation of literati and scholars. It would be even better if they could leave poetry and calligraphy.

Ling Zhi refused the man's request to invite him to participate in the evaluation, and only took Ling Rong to sit down in an inconspicuous place. The inside was much more free than the outside, and the viewing angle was much better.

The candidates for the oiran are all the top girls from various brothels, needless to say their beauty and talent.As soon as the competition started, the Kui ladies began to perform on stage, mostly piano songs or dance performances.Compete for talent and beauty, brilliant.

"Master, the next performance is Miss Huandie! It is said that she will perform her original "Huandie" this time! I am so looking forward to it!" Qingyu chirped excitedly in Lingrong's ear.

"Okay, be quiet, the girl you like, Huandie, is going to be on stage." Ling Rong patted Qingyu who was so excited, reminding her to watch quietly.

That girl Huandie really lived up to her reputation, she was extremely beautiful.The skin is like creamy fat, which can be broken by blowing bombs; the eyes are like water, shining brightly; the lips are plump and beautiful, and the frown and smile are touching.

I saw her wearing a pink and white dance dress, with rusty butterfly patterns on it, her black hair raised lightly with butterfly tassels, a butterfly carved from a night pearl on her forehead, emitting a faint light, her eyebrows were swept lightly, and her face was untouched. Fendai, but still couldn't hide her stunning face.

The dance music sounded, and the butterfly danced along with the music. The dancing posture was light and agile, the body was as soft as cotton, and the arms were as soft as bones.With a smile on the corner of his mouth, he looked like a butterfly flying cheerfully among flowers, his expression was indifferent, like a pale butterfly that lost its breath in the dark...

Everyone was immersed in this wonderful dance, and suddenly, a sudden change occurred.When the butterfly leaped up and was about to land, the stage suddenly collapsed, and the carved palace lantern on the top fell at the same time!Huan Die couldn't dodge in time and was knocked down to the ground, the falling palace lantern splashed pieces of wood, one of which slashed towards Huan Die's cheek like a sharp blade.

"Ah! My face!" There was a scream, and the stage was in a mess for an instant. Several people in the audience were injured by the flying wood chips. The whole hall fell into commotion. Many people began to evacuate, and it was dangerously crowded for a while.

"Rong'er, be careful! Let's get out of here first." Ling Zhi hurriedly protected Ling Rong and moved out step by step against the wall, leaving the place of right and wrong.

"Rong'er, are you okay? But you're scared? Rong'er, what's wrong with you? Why don't you speak?" Outside the Wanhua Building, Ling Zhi looked at Ling Rong worriedly, and repeatedly checked whether there were any scars on Ling Rong.Ling Rong stared at Wanhualou, and remained silent.

"Ronger?"

"Ah! Brother, I'm fine, don't worry." The mausoleum that regained his senses quickly comforted the anxious Ling Zhi.

"It's fine, let's go home, we can't come to this kind of place again in the future, it's too dangerous." Ling Zhi said with lingering fear, and he was glad that he didn't take Ling Rong to sit in the front row and was injured by the splinters just splashed There are no longer a few people.

"Well, Rong'er listened to my brother, and I will never join in this kind of fun again." Ling Rong calmed down and promised with a smile.

Ling Zhi took Ling Rong for a walk home slowly, without the pleasant expectation when he came. After all, such a disappointment happened, no one would be in a good mood.It's just that what Lingrong cares about is not the Huandie girl, but the person she happened to catch in the Wanhua Building, the person she can't like, and even wants to get rid of.

Maybe, she can help that Huan Die, and that Huan Die might also be able to help her.

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There are some mistakes in the previous chapters, which have been corrected. Chapter 27 is a new chapter, so feel free to read it