That night, at the Chen Clan compound.
Incidentally, their main courtyard was called Azure Jade Hall, Chen Zhang's side courtyard was named Jade Delight Residence, and Zhu Tianhao's family courtyard was called Clear Summer Courtyard.
Chen Yu and everyone from Chen Xun's and Chen Zhang's households were there.
Just then, Xiao Yi walked over and brought a bouquet out from behind her back. Among its rich green leaves nestled agate-like blossoms of deep crimson and bright scarlet. These were Moon-Opening Flowers, and she handed them to Chen Xiaojun.
Chen Xiaojun broke into a smile and asked gently, "Did you go out of your way to find these for me just now?"
Xiao Yi said nothing. She blinked her quiet, mysterious, ethereal eyes and nodded lightly.
Chen Jianjun nudged Chen Feng and asked, "Must be nice to have someone give you flowers. What do these flowers mean?"
Chen Feng glanced at him, rolled his eyes, then rubbed his nose and said, "I only know two kinds of flowers: money to spend, and spending it however you please."
"These flowers symbolize nobility, purity, steadfastness, and freedom. They possess a delicate beauty, a considerate beauty, and a beauty that stays forever fresh." Ye Xiuxin walked over and first explained this to them gently.
Then she turned toward Chen Jianjun and continued, "Eldest, in this clan tournament, you and Yanwu..."
Chen Jianjun said calmly, "Yanwu is two years older than me. Her swordsmanship is more refined, and she has more combat experience. There's nothing much to say."
"The road is rough, and troubles come unbidden; fierce winds temper sturdy grass, and trials forge a man."
He showed not the slightest frustration over losing the final.
As soon as Chen Jianjun finished, Chen Feng grumbled back, "I think you've just lost to Eldest Sister too