Lantian Cui Residence.
The four-door house had a vermilion door and gray tiles. It was tall and majestic, and it was very imposing.
Although the Cui family was a loose official in name, they were still a great family with a deep foundation and a high status in Lantian.
The only daughter of the Cui family was regarded as the pearl of the palm of her hand. Today, she had reached adulthood, which also sent a message to the outside world.
Cui Ning was already waiting to be married.
This was the case in the early Tang Dynasty. Although it was said to be a coming-of-age ceremony, it was actually a disguised blind date.
There was an endless stream of talented scholars and beautiful women coming and going to the Cui Residence. Each of them had a folding fan in their hands, looking very flashy.
They wore gold and silver, looked dignified, and their every move was full of elegance.
Sometimes, when he saw beautiful ladies, he would reveal a wolf-like gaze. When the ladies looked over, he would immediately return to his serious face.
Xiao Fan found it laughable.
This group of idiot scholars really knew how to f * cking pretend!
"Lantian Xiao Fan, gift a bottle of Jasper Forest Jade Dew, a piece of soap, and a candle.”
The manager of Cui Manor sang.
No one knew who invented this singing system, but the one who invented it must be a marketing genius.
Singing out the gifts would make people compare themselves to each other. The value of the gifts would only increase, and in the end, the host would still benefit.
When he heard Xiao Fan's gift list, a young master immediately walked over while playing with a folding fan.
He said with a look of disdain,"Xiao Fan, I haven't seen you for many days. Why are you getting worse and worse?" Was the gift so shabby? In the past, Xiao Fan had always spent thousands of gold when he attacked!”
Xiao Fan looked at Han Lingying in confusion.
"Husband, he's Hou Chang," Han Lingying said in a low voice.”
Xiao Fan narrowed his eyes and looked over. It was as if enemies were on a narrow road.
"In the ninth year of Zhenguan, Hou Chang, a new scholar, gave him a piece of Hetian jade, ten pieces of Cantonese embroidery, and a Qinghai horse.”
After the manager finished singing, the crowd instantly exploded.
"This gift is too heavy!"
"As expected of a new Jinshi, you're so generous.”
"What do you know? Young Master Ren Hou, you are here today to propose marriage.”
Hou Chang heard the discussion of the crowd and smiled confidently. He said to Xiao Fan,"Xiao Fan, in a while, Ning 'er, we'll play some poetry solitaire. You... Hehe, forget it.”
"Mr. Hou, who are you looking down on?" Han Lingying shouted. My husband has always disdained to compare poems with you!”
"Hahaha! Madam Xiao is really funny. Xiao Fan, why did you marry a merchant woman with long hair and short knowledge? It's better not to bring Madam Xiao to such an occasion. I'm so embarrassed for you!”
At this moment, Madam Cui walked over.
Hou Chang immediately became cautious and returned to his original appearance. He bowed, closed his fan, and cupped his fists.
It was done in one go.
"Jinshi Hou Chang greets Madam Cui.”
He didn't expect Madam Cui to welcome him personally.
It was no wonder. The Jinshi examination was too difficult. Who wouldn't pay attention to those who could pass?
"Hou Chang?" Madam Cui was stunned. Never heard of it."
Hou Chang's posture froze. He smiled awkwardly and tried to explain, but Madam Cui didn't listen.
He took Han Lingying's hand and smiled like a flower,""Sister Ying, thank you. The gift you gave me is really too expensive, really too expensive!”
"Is this Xiao Fan?" Madam Cui's eyes lit up." Good! Xiao County's man is handsome and intelligent. These three inventions have been spread among the rich and powerful in Chang 'an. Now, it's really hard to find them!"”
"I really didn't expect Xiao County Nan to be so generous. I thank Xiao Xian Nan on behalf of my daughter.”
Hou Chang's eyes widened.
Not only Hou Chang, but everyone else was also stunned.
"This isn't right!"
"That's right. Hou Gongzi's gift can not be said to be cheap. What did Xiao Fan give?”
"Tsk! If you don't know anything, then don't be noisy here. What's the most popular thing in Chang 'an recently? Do you understand?”
"What is it?"
"Mosquito repellent water, bath beans, lighting.”
"So what?"
"Heh, so what? Mosquito repellent was also known as Jade Dew, bath beans were also known as soap, and lighting lamps were also known as candles!”
"Wait, wait, what did Madam Cui just say? This invention was invented by Xiao Fan…No, Xiao County Nan?”
"You didn't hear wrongly!"
Hou Chang heard it clearly and was instantly stunned.
What the f * ck!
Previously, he was smug and even humiliated Xiao Fan, saying that Xiao Fan's gifts were shabby.
How embarrassing!
His face was swollen!
Who would have thought that mosquito repellent, bathing beans, and lighting lamps could actually be related to the three wonders that were popular in Chang 'an?
Who would have thought that these things were made by Xiao Fan!
No wonder Mrs. Cui was so crazy. Jade Dew and soap were too lethal to women!
Hou Chang cursed in his heart, but he maintained a calm expression on the surface.
"I didn't expect Brother Xiao to be so well-hidden. Presumably, Brother Xiao is also the same with poetry?”
Xiao Fan looked at Hou Chang as if he was looking at an idiot. He smiled foolishly and said,"About that, Brother Hou knows that I'm not very good at poetry.”
"Brother Xiao, don't make a scene. Let's go, let's gather at the poetry club.”
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