God's Daughter, Queen of Miraculous Medicine

At noon that day, Lu Tianyu received an invitation to the scholar banquet arranged by the county magistrate. He changed into a brand new robe, and he looked elegant and energetic.

When he stepped into the banquet hall, many scholars had already gathered. As soon as Lu Tianyu showed up, he attracted a lot of people's attention, and some of them had complicated looks, as if they had some expectations of him or had other plans.

Zhao Lei was also among them. He was the last scholar in this imperial examination. When he saw Lu Tianyu, a trace of jealousy and resentment flashed in his eyes. Thinking of what happened last time, he was blamed by Gu Quan.

Qian Haoran, Zhao Jincheng, and Sun Yu were all close friends of Lu Tianyu, and they were also the scholars who stood out in this imperial examination. They were either standing or sitting, their faces unable to conceal their joy and anticipation. When they saw Lu Tianyu stepping into the threshold, they all went up to greet him.

"Brother Lu, you're here." Qian Haoran spoke first, with an excitement in his tone that was hard to conceal. His eyes were bright, as if he had thousands of words to say, but they turned into this simple greeting, staring deeply at Lu Tianyu.

"Brother Qian, Brother Zhao, Brother Sun." Lu Tianyu responded with a smile, his steps steady, his brows revealing a calm demeanor. He slowly looked around, feeling both gratified by his friends' achievements and looking forward to his own future.

Qian Haoran patted Lu Tianyu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You are great, boy! You deserve the top spot. You are the best among us." His tone was full of sincerity and pride, as if Lu Tianyu's achievement was also their common glory.

Sun Yu nodded in agreement, his eyes sparkling with envy and admiration: "Yes, Brother Lu's talent is obvious to all. The fact that you won the first place in the case this time proves your strength."

However, in this harmonious atmosphere, a discordant voice suddenly sounded. Zhao Lei, standing not far away, snorted with disdain: "Humph, he is just a newly-minted scholar, what's so great about him. In this world, family background is king. Without it, no matter how high your fame is, it is just a castle in the air." Although his voice was not loud, it was loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly, and his words were full of disdain and provocation towards Lu Tianyu.

Several scholars nearby understood what Zhao Lei meant and echoed him: "That's right, look at his aloof look, he really thinks he is so great." As they spoke, they looked at Lu Tianyu with disdain in their eyes.

Lu Tianyu frowned slightly when he heard this, but soon regained his composure. He did not directly refute Zhao Lei, but slowly walked forward, looked directly at him, and said in a calm and powerful tone: "Brother Zhao Lei, what you said is wrong. Family background is important, but it is by no means the only criterion for measuring a person's value. Knowledge, morality, and ability are the foundation of our foothold in the world. Although I was born poor, I am confident that with my own efforts and persistence, I can create my own future."

His words were powerful. Not only was it a rebuttal to Zhao Lei, but it was also a commitment to his own beliefs. People present all looked at him with approval.

Seeing this, Qian Haoran quickly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Alright, alright, we are all classmates, why should we hurt the harmony over such a small matter. We are all aware of Brother Lu's talent, and Brother Zhao's words were just a slip of the tongue, so don't take it to heart."

Sun Yu also echoed, "Yes, we are here to celebrate today, so we should be happy. Come, I propose that we raise our glasses and drink together, and wish that each of us can realize our dreams!"

At this moment, a loud shout came: "The county magistrate has arrived!" Everyone stood up and saluted respectfully: "Greetings, sir."

County Magistrate Xiao smiled and waved his hand to signal everyone to excuse themselves, and then asked everyone to take a seat.

County Magistrate Xiao smiled and said, "No need to be polite. I invited all of you here today to celebrate your success and to have some exchanges with you."

Everyone said in unison: "Thank you, County Magistrate."

County Magistrate Xiao waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down. The banquet officially began, and all kinds of delicacies and fine wines were served.

Zhao Lei's eyes rolled and he came up with an idea. He raised his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, then picked up the wine glass and walked quickly to Lu Tianyu. He said with a fake smile: "Brother Lu, congratulations on your high school scholarship! Let me toast you first."

Lu Tianyu glanced at him, a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes, but he still picked up the wine glass and replied politely: "Thank you."

The two of them clinked their glasses gently, Zhao Lei raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, then wiped the corners of his mouth with his hand and asked with a smile: "Brother Lu, do you feel that you have become different after passing the imperial examination?"

Lu Tianyu replied calmly, "It's just that I read more books and gained a little more knowledge. There's nothing else different."

After hearing this, Zhao Lei's smile became even brighter. He laughed and said, "Haha, Brother Lu is so modest." After that, he turned around and strode back to his seat.

The banquet continued, the atmosphere was warm and cheerful. However, Lu Tianyu felt a little uneasy in his heart. He knew that Zhao Lei was insidious and cunning, and would never give up easily. But he was not afraid, but secretly prepared to deal with it.

After a while, Zhao Lei suddenly said to County Magistrate Xiao: "Sir, today is a banquet, and it is also a good opportunity for all the scholars to gather together. Why don't we improvise a poem to help with the fun?"

County Magistrate Xiao smiled slightly, nodded in agreement and said, "This is a very good proposal. What do you think, scholars?"

Everyone expressed their approval, and cheers broke out immediately.

County Magistrate Xiao's smile was as warm as the spring sun. He opened his red lips and said, "Let me throw out some ideas for discussion." After he finished speaking, he chanted leisurely, "The spring breeze blows on my face, and the peach and plum blossoms are in full bloom in the garden." As soon as he finished speaking, there was thunderous applause all around, and the sound of praise was endless.

Afterwards, all the scholars stood up in order, showing their talents. Their poems were like pearls falling on a plate, crisp and pleasant to the ears. When it was Lu Tianyu's turn, he pondered for a moment, a gleam of inspiration flashed in his eyes, and then he slowly chanted: "Green mountains and clear waters reflect the morning sun, and talented scholars and beautiful women walk in the green hills. The sleeves dance with the light gauze in the wind and smile, and the poetic and picturesque feelings fill the heart." As soon as this poem came out, it not only painted a moving picture, but also contained deep emotions, which immediately won the applause of the whole room.