A piece of Japanese incense

As the children shouted joyfully, passers-by stopped to watch, vendors stopped hawking their wares, and thousands of people gathered on the streets.

A group of people walked forward, holding up signs that read "Silence" and "Avoid", leading the crowd to disperse on both sides. Then, melodious instruments and melodies floated in the air.

I put aside the food and wanted to join the crowd to see the excitement. Unfortunately, I was not tall enough. There were layers of people standing on stools and children riding on their fathers' shoulders, waving their arms and legs. I was envious. If I were younger, I could be like him!

Unexpectedly, Yuzhu actually moved a table from the breakfast shop and placed it behind the crowd, and helped Yutuan, Yuyi and me climb onto the table to watch.

Yuyi frowned and said, "Hey! How come there's only music playing but no one is coming?"

"I don't know if Guard Zhou is in the team..." Yu Tuan muttered to himself while poking his head out.

Yu Nian stood beside me, holding the edge of the table with one hand and tightly holding my arm with the other, looking up and reminding me leisurely: "The table is unstable, don't move!"

As the champion walked forward, the atmosphere on the street became more and more lively. Shops along the way hung up banners and colorful lanterns to celebrate, and the sound of firecrackers, gongs and drums rose and fell. A ceremonial guard slowly approached, holding flags and carrying a plaque with the words "Jinshi Jidi", beaming with joy.

"It's coming! It's coming! Girl! Look!" Yutuan jumped excitedly.

Surrounded by the crowd, the top scholar rode a tall horse and slowly came around the corner.

"Hey! Why does this person look so familiar?" Yu Yi tilted her body to take a closer look.

I also tiptoed to look from afar. The leading top scholar was wearing a dark blue jinshi suit, a jinshi scarf on his head, black gauze ribbons hanging down his shoulders, adorned with hairpins and flowers, and holding a tablet made of locust wood in his hand. He was riding a white horse, looking confident and high-spirited, with two black-robed servants leading his horse.

"Uncle?" I blurted out, "Hey! Look! It's my uncle!"

I patted Yu Nian on the back and asked him excitedly, "Brother Nian! Is the one at the head the number one scholar?"

Yu Nian was stunned for a moment, then stood on tiptoe to look at him. The corners of his lips curved up, and he smiled as he said, "Yes! His name is Jinqi, and he is my classmate and good friend."

"Really? Brother Nian! He is my cousin!" I pointed in the direction of the top scholar excitedly.

"Is there still such a fate?"

"Really! I just recognized him this year!"

My cousin waved to the crowd with a solemn and majestic look.

"Uncle! Uncle!" I waved my hands.

My cousin seemed to see me and nodded to me.

As the team walked away, the crowds became more and more noisy. People along the way were kneeling and cheering. Some women closed the doors, while others climbed up the walls to watch the lively scene, casting longing glances.

A man walked by us, leading a donkey, with a complicated look in his eyes, and said enviously: "Oh! It would be great if I could read and write."

"Hmph! As for me, I just don't bother with the imperial examination. I can pass the exam with my eyes closed!" another man said in a mocking tone.

The man leading the donkey left with a sad look on his face. The man spitted with contempt: "Bah! What a poor bastard! You've soiled my clothes!"

I rolled my eyes at him, but couldn't help pretending to be disgusted and retching.

"Don't spit on me!" The man turned his head and looked at me angrily. Then his expression changed and he said maliciously, "Hey, little girl, you are standing so high, aren't you afraid of falling? Let me carry you down!"

"How dare you! You are so shameless here under the feet of the emperor!" Yu Nian stopped him with one hand, and Yu Tuan and Yu Yi helped me down from the table.

"You are the young lady's brother, right? Brother is right~" the man bowed.

"Who is your brother? Get out of here!"

"Hey! Do you know what kind of person my master is!" The servant behind the man stepped forward.

Yuzhu wiped the table with a rag and moved it back to the breakfast shop. Jueming and Liming stood beside Yu Nian.

As I didn't want to cause trouble today, I ate the slightly cooled fried dumplings and said calmly, "Brother Nian, forget it. There's no need to argue with such people. It's still early, and we can go sightseeing after dinner."

"How can you talk like that! Our master is!"

"Hey!" The man stopped the servant behind him from speaking, staring at me without blinking: "May I ask your name, my lady? My name is Bai Xuan, and my father is the doctor of the Military Selection Department."

"Go away! What doctor? Get out of here quickly! Don't delay our meal!" Yu Tuan waved his hand impatiently to drive him away.

"Please leave quickly, young master." Yu Yi said righteously.

"Look at these two young ladies, they are also very pretty. The water and soil in your mansion are very nourishing. Why don't you invite me to your mansion to sit for a while?"

"Shut up! If you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being rude!" Yu Nian said sternly, his eyes wide open.

"Brother, please don't be angry. I just saw that your sister is beautiful and her little mouth..."

"bang"

Yu Nian suddenly raised his fist and hit Bai Xian in the face.

"Brother Nian!" I stood up suddenly.

"Ahhhhhh! My nose! My nose!" Bai Xian covered his nose, tears streaming down his face from the pain. He loosened his hands, and two bright red drops of blood slid down his nose. His eyes were immediately filled with bloodshot, veins popped out, and he roared, raised his fist, and rushed towards Yu Nian.

His two servants followed closely behind, and the two sides fought. Bai Yan grabbed Yu Nian's collar and threw him to the ground. The two men fought fiercely again, and their fists and feet kept falling, making dull sounds.

"Hurry! Go and call the police!" I shouted.

Yutuan ran out, and I wanted Yuzhu to step forward to stop him, but Yuzhu also joined the fight and kicked Bai Xun in the knee, causing him to scream in pain.

I couldn't help but gloat over their misfortune. The fight became more and more intense. Neither side wanted to admit defeat. They wrestled desperately, trying to overpower the other.

The crowd around gradually gathered together, shouting and some even clapped and cheered.

"Girl! What should we do?" Yu Yi asked anxiously.

"Stop looking at it! Is there anyone who can help me take it down?" I shouted at the top of my voice.

A few men stepped forward symbolically and said, "Stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

Seeing that they did not take any actual action, I became worried about Yu Nian and wanted to go forward myself, but Yu Yi held me tightly and prevented me from making any rash moves.

"I know that man. He is the eldest son of the Bai family. His father is the Minister of War and the uncle of the young Marquis of Wanning Marquisate!"

"Ouch! It's him! Who dares to come up here?"

"That's right! That's right! Don't get yourself into trouble!"

"Girl, you should persuade your brother to take a couple of punches and let the young master of the Bai family vent his anger!"

"Yes, don't let your impulse ruin the peace of your whole family."

Listening to everyone talking, I suddenly felt as if I had gotten into trouble again...