[Host, deal with him! Deal with him! Full power! Guagua will always support you!]
Crown Prince Yan Beichen listened to the couplet just now, pondered it carefully, and looked at the four people opposite him with icy eyes.
This made Xiao Yanzhi somewhat embarrassed and angry.
[Guagua, look, Xiao Yanzhi is about to turn into a giant frog from anger!]
[Host, in a moment you'll defeat him in one move and give him a good wake-up call!]
[Good! ]
Xiao Yanzhi: Alright, I'll see how you defeat your enemy in one move.
Oh my god, it got dark so early today!
Looking up, I realized it was you who had blown your own horn to the heavens!
Hahaha~~~
"Shen Mingzhu, please enlighten me!"
"Zhang Changgong, riding a strange horse, demons and monsters, four ghosts stand on the side, and Ya Xin becomes evil."
"Demons and monsters, hahaha~~~"
It's unclear which student shouted it, but the people around covered their mouths and chuckled.
Upon closer inspection, it's actually quite sophisticated!
Absolutely amazing!
"What will we do if we can't match these up!"
"Wait, wait, maybe it'll match up soon!"
As a result, the four of them got together, scratching their heads, but they still couldn't figure it out!
The matching couplets all feel like they're missing something!
Shen Jiaojiao immediately stood up in anger.
"You're not Shen Mingzhu. How could the real Shen Mingzhu possibly know how to compose couplets? She's just an illiterate village girl! She probably doesn't even know where Wangjiang Tower is!"
Seeing Shen Jiaojiao's exasperated expression, Shen Mingzhu said leisurely,
"Consort Shen, didn't you see the theme hanging in Tianxiang Tower? It says, 'There are houses of gold in books, and true talents in books!' The book has already clearly described the customs, culture, mountains, and rivers of the Great Yan. Do you really think the Shen family's resources are less than a book?"
She glanced at the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan beside her.
"Why are you questioning me here? You should think about what you'll do when you don't even have a penny left. My father, mother, and brothers won't give you another single coin!"
"That's right, the Marquis's family is very kind and has already sent your biological parents to the Xuan Prince's residence. Now that you've become a prince's concubine, you should take good care of them!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Jiaojiao's expression changed drastically.
"Sister, waaaaah... How could you do this?"
"Waaaaah~~~ Instead of wasting time crying here, you'd be better off going back to the Xuan Prince's Mansion!"
She glanced at Shen Qingbo and Shen Qinghong, and seeing that they remained unmoved, she knew that it was true.
Seeing Yan Yunxuan's ashen face, Shen Jiaojiao felt a pang of panic.
[Oh dear, Guagua, her true love is unhappy! His sweet wife, Shen Jiaojiao, is panicking!]
[Wow! Host, the Second Prince's anger level is currently 999+. If he could explode, he'd probably blow up right now!]
[What's with his anger?! Wasn't this his choice? Wasn't it supposed to be a lifelong commitment to one person? He's already got a baby and still has the nerve to talk about it, disgusting!]
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: Little Watermelon?
Winter is just around the corner, where can we find mini watermelons?
Since Shen Mingzhu's heartfelt words were uttered, Xiao Yanzhi had been listening attentively and hadn't focused on matching couplets at all.
Xue Pengfei was relaxed and carefree, while Leng Lujie and Zhao Deren were sweating profusely with anxiety.
They've staked everything on Xiao Yanzhi!
All the bets have just been placed!
A cold glint flashed in Emperor Jingyuan's eyes. Second Prince, well done!
He then summoned Long Yi and thoroughly investigated the Xuanwang Mansion.
You won't believe it until you check!
He really is his good son.
Shen Mingzhu did not force them to admit defeat immediately. Instead, she sat down and ate the snacks on the table. It seemed that they still needed some time.
Shen Jiaojiao didn't leave. All her assets were pledged here; how could she leave?
The Second Prince Yan Yunxuan didn't want to leave either. He felt that Shen Mingzhu had changed, becoming dazzling, and he didn't even recognize her anymore.
Upon seeing this, Crown Prince Yan Beichen quickly stepped forward to block the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan's view.
As time passed, the people in the hall became restless.
"Can we match up? If not, we concede. Isn't it best two out of three?"
"That's right, Master Shen was able to match up in no time before, how long are you going to take!"
"Yes, we can't just keep waiting!"
Compared to Shen Mingzhu, the students of Tianxianglou felt that Xiao Yanzhi and his group had taken too long.
Scholars have integrity and are the most upright. Some students couldn't stand it and urged them to hurry up.
[Guagua, you see, when I'm strong enough, students will naturally come to debate with me!]
[Host, this is what they say: If I lose, it's simply because I'm not skilled enough, no need to say more; if I win, a great scholar will surely debate with me!]
[Guagua, I wonder how much longer Xiao Yanzhi and the others will be. He seems distracted; is he thinking hard?]
Xiao Yanzhi: You know that?
He was thinking how nice it would be if Master Xie Daru were here; he's always been very protective of his own!
Shen Mingzhu: Daydreaming is not allowed!
Hearing the surrounding chatter, Xiao Yanzhi smiled and stepped forward.
"Shen Mingzhu, we are ashamed of our inferiority. Let's play the next round."
Shen Mingzhu raised an eyebrow.
[Guagua, something's wrong so quickly?]
[Host, he's the carefully cultivated heir of a centuries-old family, unfazed by praise or criticism. If this doesn't work, that will!]
She nodded.
"Shen Mingzhu, may I ask what the second line of the couplet is? To be honest, we just came up with a lot of matching lines, but they all feel a bit lacking."
Shen Mingzhu smiled brightly and spoke.
"A false human, peach wood, zither, pipa, eight princes above, join hands to seize!"
Xiao Yanzhi savored it carefully: a fake human, peach wood, zither and pipa, eight princes above, hands joined together to make a move!
Indeed, the parallelism is perfect, and the format and content are completely appropriate!
He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, indicating that he had learned something.
"It's alright, as long as the stakes are right, everything is negotiable."
Xiao Yanzhi smiled.
"If Shen Mingzhu wins, then there will be no problem."
"So what will we play in the second round?"
Shen Mingzhu's smile faded. She glanced at the time, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"Then let's compose a poem."
Simple and clear, you can tell who won or lost at a glance.
Writing poetry is easy, but I don't know what the requirements are.
"What are the requirements for the poems in Shen Mingzhu's compilation?"
Shen Mingzhu smiled.
"No restrictions on topic, no restrictions on whether it's new or old, feel free to express yourself, just bring out your most satisfying poem."
Shen Mingzhu decided to settle the matter with a poem!
This way, she could take all the small amounts of money she had won on the spot, then go upstairs for a free meal, and finally return home feeling great – a perfect day!
Oh no, Guagua, my calligraphy is terrible!
Shen Mingzhu slapped her forehead. Whether in modern times or ancient times, her calligraphy was terrible, like a dog crawling. She didn't want to embarrass herself in the slightest.
[Host, it's alright. You still have your fiancé, Crown Prince Yan Beichen! I'm sure he'd be happy to write it for you. Once the Crown Prince's calligraphy is displayed at Tianxiang Tower, it'll surely attract countless students to admire it!]
[Guagua, great idea! I'll have him write another one to hang in my teahouse, killing two birds with one stone!]