Chapter 2209: Riding in a Procession on Horseback

Chapter 2209: Riding in a Procession on Horseback


Holding her son, who was playing with Little Huohuo and Song Le, Kang Shi nodded and said, "All the positions along the streets where the procession will pass by were reserved months ago. There are no available spots."

"This spot is perfect. When the top scorer passes by here, Ah Yu, you can throw flowers down," she continued.

Although Shu Yu trusted Meng Yunzheng a lot, she still remained humble, "We don't even know his rank yet."

Madam Yao and Kang Shi exchanged a glance and said, "He scored six times top-ranked, and the Emperor wouldn't want to miss that."

"Hey, hey, hey, did you hear the music? They are coming," Xiao Shi eagerly interrupted their conversation, almost leaning half of her body out of the window.

Shu Yu was startled and quickly pulled her back, saying, "Pay some attention to your own safety. If you lean forward too much, you might fall."

Xiao Shi sighed, "The last time I watched a procession on horseback, it was when my husband became the top scorer. Back then, it was just as lively."

Originally, Xiang Weinan had not allowed Xiao Shi to come out this time because she was pregnant, and the crowded streets were not a safe place. But when they learned that Shu Yu's shop provided a perfect view and was not open to the public except for a few familiar faces, they decided to send her here early.

Ever since Xiao Shi returned from outside the city last time, she had not left the house. It was rare for her to come out and enjoy the lively scene, and her excitement was evident.

The sound of drums and music was getting closer, and Shu Yu could already hear the excited screams of many girls.

She plugged her ears and leaned out to take a look.

Although the procession was still far away, the leading soldiers had already cleared a whole street for them.

"They're coming, they're coming! Can you see who's at the front?" Madam Yao squinted her eyes, unable to see clearly.

Shu Yu had good eyesight and gradually made out the figure. A smile gradually appeared on her lips.

"It's him! It's Ah Yun. He became the top scorer; he's riding at the very front."

"Really?" Madam Yao and the others were excited. Even though they couldn't see the people clearly yet, they were already waving in the direction of the approaching procession.

"Master Meng..."

"Yunzheng..."

"Ah Yun..."

From the two upstairs rooms at Lu Ji, there was a chorus of male and female voices, and everyone was excited.

However, the common people below were even more excited, their cheers and shouts completely overwhelming the voices from above.

As the procession approached, the volume of these sounds increased.

Shu Yu watched in amazement as many girls and women threw flowers and handkerchiefs at Meng Yunzheng. She even heard a few girls praising, "The top scorer is so handsome."

"Is the top scorer married? Why is he avoiding it?"

"Is there a need to avoid it at a time like this? I don't believe I can't hit him."

Ironically, they couldn't hit him, but many flowers and handkerchiefs landed on the second and third-ranked scholars. The first ranked Bingyan scholar was fine; he was older, and everyone knew he must have a family.