Splendid Twins

Si Yao frowned slightly, confusion in her eyes. Why did she feel that he was a little weird?

Forget it, stop trying to guess what a man is thinking.

On the top floor of Mingxiang Tower, in an elegant box, Lu Yuan sat alone, gently stroking the teacup with his fingers, nonchalantly savoring the faint tea fragrance.

His eyes were deep and peaceful, as if he could see through everything in the world, yet he seemed indifferent to everything in this world.

Outside the window, there was a bustling crowd and the sound of gongs and drums, as if a grand celebration was taking place.

The noisy sound was like a torrent, impacting every inch of Mingxiang Tower, but it seemed unable to break the tranquility in the box.

Lu Yuan seemed to be in an independent world, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

After a while, Si Yao and the little emperor walked in hand in hand.

"Just wait and be anxious."

Si Yao said in a clear voice that the road was so crowded that the carriage couldn't get in at all, and it was Lan Ying who used his Qinggong to carry her for a while.

"Sit down, I just got here too."

Lu Yuan personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to Si Yao. Si Yao was already a little thirsty, so the tea was just right. She picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

The little emperor sat obediently on the other side away from Lu Yuan. The table was filled with exquisite and delicious pastries, and each dish exuded an enticing aroma.

He carefully observed Lu Yuan's movements, and seeing that he didn't seem to notice him, the little emperor quietly stretched out his tender little hand, gently picked up a piece of cake, and quickly stuffed it into his mouth.

He loves sweets, but his uncle told him not to show his preference in public, in case the enemy finds him vulnerable. He endured it again and again when he was in Southern Liang, but these days, he was eating and drinking with Aunt Si, so he became bold and unrestrained...

However, the moment he took the first bite, the little emperor's expression changed. The pastry was so sweet and sticky that it almost stuck to his teeth.

His eyes widened and an expression of regret appeared on his face, as if he had just swallowed a piece of honey poison!

Just when he was about to take action, wanting to spit out the cake or find some water to rinse his mouth, he turned around and found a cup of tea next to him. Looking in the direction of the tea, he saw Si Yao looking at him with a smile, and that smile was full of warmth and concern.

The little emperor suddenly felt warm in his heart, as if he had found a savior.

He immediately gave Si Yao a bright smile, which was full of gratitude and joy. He picked up the teacup and took a big sip. The greasy sweetness finally dissipated a little.

Lu Yuan saw everything and his brows were unconsciously furrowed, as if he could pinch a fly to death.

As soon as Si Yao saw the man's expression, she knew he wanted to scold her. Since she wanted to be in a good mood when going out to play, she immediately changed the subject:

"We plan to return to Sijia Village tomorrow."

Lu Yuan turned his head to look at her, a smile flashed in his eyes. How could he not know what she was thinking? She was just protecting that brat!

"let's go together."

Si Yao: "Then...what about the others?"

If he leaves, what will happen to the people in the delegation?

Lu Yuan: "Someone is in charge."

If he, the regent, has to handle everything, then what is the point of keeping so many people!

At this moment, the sound of deafening gongs and drums came from outside the window. Si Yao and the little emperor looked at each other, hurriedly got up and walked to the window, sticking half of their bodies out to watch the fun.

The No.1 Scholar Parade has begun!!

People on both sides of the street gathered around, some standing on tiptoe, some stretching their necks, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the new number one scholar.

The little girls were even more excited. They looked shy and held handkerchiefs embroidered with exquisite patterns tightly in their hands, throwing them to the men riding horses from time to time.

Si Yao had a great view from here. He could see most of Shangjing City at a glance. A large group of people and horses were coming in a mighty manner...

She saw Si Qing walking in front, and as expected, he lived up to her expectations and became the new top scholar!

Si Qing came slowly riding on a white divine horse, with the sunlight shining behind him, covering him with a layer of golden glow. The divine horse was tall and mighty, with an elegant gait, as if every step was on the clouds.

One step behind were the third and second place winners, both of whom were also riding on their horses, following closely behind, but their eyes were fixed on Si Qing, full of admiration and envy.

Just now when they were receiving the emperor's order in the hall, the two of them asked a few irrelevant questions. They were trembling with fear, fearing that any mistake would displease the emperor.

As for this person, he stood in the hall, facing the emperor's questions without changing his expression or heart beating, and calmly quoted classics and drew inferences from them.

His words were clear, powerful, and well-organized, and every word was full of confidence and wisdom. He not only answered the emperor's questions accurately, but also derived deeper thinking from them, making the emperor nod frequently and praise him endlessly.

A comparison between the three of them reveals who is better.

They were a little reluctant at first, but after what happened, they were both smart people and naturally stopped thinking about it...

The three of them are all good-looking, each with his own merits.

Si Qing has a handsome face with three-dimensional features. There is a heroic spirit between his eyebrows. His thin lips are slightly pursed, and it is impossible to tell whether he is happy or angry.

The third place winner appears gentle and elegant, with a temperament as graceful as orchid. His smile is warm and friendly, which makes people feel good about him.

The runner-up was sharp and aggressive, with a sharp gaze, revealing a kind of determination and courage.

Their arrival overshadowed everything around them. The little girls were so excited that their cheeks flushed and their handkerchiefs fluttered in the air, trying to attract the attention of the three talented men.

Si Yao leaned against the window and leaned her head out lightly, her eyes casually sweeping over the approaching team.

However, what she didn't realize was that she herself had become a scenery in the eyes of others.

The person on the windowsill next to him turned around inadvertently, his eyes met Si Yao's, and he was instantly stunned by her face!

There was an unconcealable astonishment in his eyes. At the same time, the people downstairs also noticed this scene. Some exclaimed in low voices, and some whispered...

"This... woman is so pretty..."

"The hibiscus is not as beautiful as the makeup, but the wind in the water palace brings the fragrance of pearls and green flowers."

"The woman beside the wine shop is like the moon, with white wrists as white as frost and snow."

"The beauty conceals the present and the past, and the lotus flowers shame the jade face."

……

Most of the people watching today were scholars, and it was not too simple to say a few verses about the beauty of a woman. But when the common people saw it, they just talked about it:

"That girl is so beautiful..."

"She has a unique aura..."

"I don't know whose son got the advantage..."

Lu Yuan had extraordinary hearing and he could hear all the discussions clearly. He stared at Si Yao with a burning gaze, his eyes deep and restrained.

"Xiao Chen, which of these three do you think is better?"

Si Yao tilted her head and asked the little emperor softly, perhaps it was because a lover’s eyes see beauty in everything, she felt that these three young talents were not as good as Lu Yuan.

His maturity and stability are incomparable to these talented men who are still inexperienced in the world.

Although the little emperor dislikes Lu Yuan verbally, he will definitely defend his uncle's position at critical moments!

"My uncle is the best!"

Afraid that Si Yao wouldn't believe him, he said seriously and forcefully:

"Really? My uncle is super powerful. He is..."

I am the Regent of Southern Liang, above all others!