Chapter 234: Distinguishing Flowers
Correct, this Camellia is indeed the Graceful Leaning Orchid! The two young gentlemen who spoke earlier, please come forward. the girl holding the Graceful Leaning Orchid said in a crisp voice.
The crowd looked around in confusion and suddenly made way for a path.
Before long, two young and handsome men stepped out of the crowd, standing at the forefront.
One of them, needless to say, was Qin Feng, dressed in black.
The other was the young man in the green robe who, not long ago, caused the flourishing of flowers in the Elegant Courtyard!
The young man in green looked at Qin Feng, smiling and clasping his fists, Im Luo Yu, may I ask your name?
Qin Feng.
Pleasure to meet you.
Pleasure to meet you.
The two were courteous and handsome, creating a favorable impression on the onlookers.
So, this Camellia is called the Graceful Leaning Orchid.
Indeed, what a beautiful name.
But didnt that person just say its called Walking in the Snow to Seek Plum Blossoms? I think it fits too.
Whats the use of it? Havent you heard that the girls of the Hundred Flowers Sect have all admitted that Graceful Leaning Orchid is the true name of this camellia.
At these words, the wealthy merchant turned red, and what was once his arrogance turned into embarrassment.
In fact, he wasnt sure of the true name of that Camellia, but to save face, he stubbornly said, You say this camellia is called Graceful Leaning Orchid, but its just your word against mine. Who knows if you conspired in advance to deceive us!
This time, no one supported the wealthy merchant, and everyone felt that he looked a bit ugly.
If you want to prove whether this camellia is Walking in the Snow to Seek Plum Blossoms or Graceful Leaning Orchid, its quite simple, Qin Feng suddenly spoke.
Do Do you have a way? The wealthy merchants face became unnatural.
Qin Feng didnt answer him. Instead, he asked the girl holding the flower, May I approach a bit?
The girl blushed slightly, nodded and said, Young Master, please do.
At this moment, the young man in the green robe, Luo Yu, spoke, Brother Qin, please continue.
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng turned and saw a folding fan thrown towards him. He immediately caught it and said, Thank you.
This item happened to be useful to him.
Approaching the Camellia, Qin Feng opened the folding fan, revealing four large characters written on it: Gentleman as Jade.
He couldnt help but sigh; the person lived up to his name.
Then, he gently fanned towards the Camellia, and at this moment, the onlookers, who were initially confused, widened their eyes in astonishment.
The Camellia, with its white hue tinged with red, unexpectedly gathered its petals in the gentle breeze. Not only that, but the pink on the petals also spread, and in the blink of an eye, it occupied more than half of the flower.
What what is happening? The wealthy merchant looked astonished.
Qin Feng explained, A beauty ascends a tall building, leaning against the railing and gazing into the distance. However, with the building high and the wind strong, she can only wrap her clothes tightly around herself. But the yearning in her heart, stirred by the wind, reddened her plain face. This is the origin of the name Graceful Leaning Orchid.'
I see. With this explanation, those around suddenly understood and couldnt help applauding.
The young ladies from the Hundred Flowers Sect looked at Qin Feng with surprise and admiration.
Graceful Leaning Orchid is indeed the meaning behind it, but never has anyone spoken of it with such poetic beauty as the gentleman before them.
Luo Yu nodded slightly and applauded.
Seeing this, the merchant, knowing that the matter had been concluded, couldnt care less about arguing further. He slipped into the crowd and disappeared.
Thank you. Qin Feng expressed his gratitude again and returned the folding fan.
Luo Yu accepted it and smiled, Brother Qin truly has a way with words, describing the meaning of Yilan Jiao so elegantly. With your literary talent, you must also be very proficient in poetry, right?
I know a little, but I wouldnt say Im proficient. Qin Feng replied with a smile.
Do you happen to know that some time ago, there was a poem in the Hundred Flowers Valley, titled Beauty, which was quite extraordinary? It could make the flowers in the elegant courtyard bloom to their fullest. But until now, no one knows who the poet is. Im quite curious and would like to meet that person. Luo Yus smile remained warm and gentle.
I have read that poem, and it is indeed remarkable, captivating the senses. The poet must be exceptionally talented. Unfortunately, I havent had the chance to meet him and seek advice, Qin Feng replied.
On the side, Black Charcoal Head showed a strange expression. The poem was clearly written by Young Master. They had heard about the events in the Elegant Courtyard along the way
Luo Yu sighed and said, Its a real pity.
At this moment, a young lady from the Hundred Flowers Sect approached and asked, Gentlemen, you have correctly identified the name of one Camellia. Are you interested in continuing? If you answer three correctly in a row, you can enter and admire the carefully cultivated Camellias of the Hundred Flowers Sect.
Qin Feng replied, Since we are in the Beautiful Maiden Guardian, we naturally want to go in and experience it.
Luo Yu also chimed in, Indeed, it would be even better if we could catch a glimpse of the rumored Seven Immortals Yin.
The girl asked again, Which of you gentlemen would like to answer first?
Qin Feng and Luo Yu simultaneously made a request gesture.
Seeing the two modestly deferring to each other, the girl holding the flowers smiled and said, Since thats the case, how about taking turns to answer? With the knowledge of the two young gentlemen, I believe this wont be a challenge for you.
Sure.
In the colorful garden, Cang Mus arms were crossed over her chest, creating an astonishing curve. Her beautiful brows were consistently furrowed, unable to relax, and occasionally, a cold snort would escape from under her black square scarf.
Beside her, Jiang Yexin shook her head helplessly, Its not that I dont want to return the poem to you, but its engraved on the Elegant Court and cant be returned.
Cang Mu didnt respond, just another cold snort.
Alright, alright, I admit Im afraid of you. Youve always wanted that Seven Fairys Song, right? Ill give it to you. Consider it compensation for you, okay?
Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman in the black dress finally eased her frowning brows, Thats acceptable.
Just at that moment, they saw the female disciples responsible for taking care of the Camellias in the garden. After exchanging whispers, they rushed towards the entrance.
Curious, Jiang Yexin called a disciple over, Why are you in such a hurry to go?
The female disciple replied, The Sect Master may not know, but two young gentlemen have arrived outside the garden tonight. Not only are they handsome, but they also have profound knowledge. One of them even wrote a poem in Elegant Court, bloomin eighty percent of the flowers.
Right now, they are identifying the Camellias at the entrance. Theyve already accurately named dozens of Camellias without making a mistake.
So the sisters all wanted to go and see.
A trace of surprise crossed Jiang Yexins eyes. The Camellias carefully cultivated in this courtyard were rare and difficult to find in the market. It was extremely difficult to recognize three, yet someone could identify dozens, and not just one person?
One of them could write a poem describing eighty percent of the flowers in Elegant Court, which was reasonable.
But who could the other person be?
Suddenly, she thought of the masterpiece from Treasured Butterfly Pavilion, and an idea formed in her mind.
Looking to the side again, Cang Mu seemed to sense something. Her light blue eyes widened, and then she quickly walked towards the entrance of the garden.
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