Xiao Yanzhi's expression changed drastically.
Although Young Master Wang's words were impassioned and righteous, upon closer examination, they were nothing short of sophistry. Aristocratic families already enjoy numerous privileges.
However, it's true that no woman ever served as an official in the imperial court.
But let's look at our own families; some of them are recommended for official positions or obtained through donations.
He quietly moved a little further away from Wang Chuanzong.
At that moment, the system's voice came through.
[Host, this Wang Chuanzong is just a delusional teenager. Because he's the youngest in his family, everyone dotes on him, and his friends also fawn over him after he leaves home. This has made him arrogant and conceited, thinking he's incredibly capable. We'll teach this little bastard a lesson in a bit.]
For some reason, Wang Chuanzong suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
What happened?
It's not cold at Tianxianglou either!
He glanced at Crown Prince Yan Beichen, only to see him staring at him coldly.
Wang Chuanzong's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince has been captivated by the Crown Princess?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: You don't understand!
Shut up!
[Guagua, just you wait, I'll give him a good slap in the face!]
Tian Xuezhou scratched his head and waved for the waiter to bring them a pot of good tea and two plates of pastries.
We won't be able to leave anytime soon.
Seeing the Crown Prince and others sit down, the students looked at each other in bewilderment.
Shen Mingzhu smiled and looked at Wang Chuanzong, saying,
"Young Master Wang, I have always believed in the saying, 'Are generals and ministers born with a special destiny? We, the younger generation, must strive to make our own way!'"
After speaking, she glanced at everyone in the hall and said with a smile,
"Gentlemen, since Young Master Wang has doubts about my knowledge, how about we have a contest today?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Chuanzong immediately burst into laughter.
"Miss Chen, I heard that you spent the first twelve years of your life in the countryside. If I were to compete with you now, wouldn't everyone say that I'm bullying you?"
Isn't that so?
After speaking, he smiled and looked around.
As a result, few people responded, with only a few students who had always been attached to the Wang family showing their support, which made Wang Chuanzong feel somewhat embarrassed.
However, he was soon overwhelmed by a strong competitive spirit.
"Young Master Wang, let's have a poetry contest, or just match couplets. You know I used to live in the countryside, but after returning to the capital in the last three years, I've really enjoyed poetry. What do you say?"
"Oh?"
Wang Chuanzong glanced at Xiao Yanzhi beside him with amusement, then nodded with a smile.
"Alright, let's have a poetry contest then. I'd also like to see Miss Shen's talent."
"I'm also looking forward to your excellent poem, Young Master Wang!"
Shen Mingzhu cheered with joy in her heart.
[Guagua, Guagua, he's here! He's here! He's coming with a huge sum of money!]
[Host, you'll become incredibly wealthy! Wealth will flow in from all directions! Awesome!!!]
[Guagua, why hasn't anyone mentioned any prizes or set up a betting scheme? Otherwise, how can we get this party started!]
[Host, wait! If all else fails, just go for it!]
[Sigh... The Crown Prince, Grand Scholar Su, and General Tian, not one of them has any sense of propriety!]
Shen Mingzhu looked at the group with a hint of reproach.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: I haven't said it yet!
I was just a little bit slow!
His young crown princess was a little impatient.
Grand Secretary Su Huaiyuan: Ahem... Don't worry, I've sent my servant home to get the silver notes!
Haste makes waste.
You can only set up a gambling game if you get the money!
He wants to earn more!
General Tian: I'm a rough man, and I've already sent that kid Ping An home to get money to support you!
I'm betting on you again to win this time!!!
Hehe~~~
I will earn money again!
It's so much easier to make money than going to court!
No wonder so many people like gambling!
Oh my god, it's really addictive!!!
Soon everyone was in their positions, and the manager of Tianxianglou, with keen insight, informed Prince An of the news.
Upon hearing this, Prince An abandoned his meal and headed straight for Tianxiang Tower with the silver notes.
My son wasn't reunited with me, but I can't let my money go to waste too!
Besides, this is his own territory, so he has to be there.
Princess Cui kept calling out from behind.
"Your Highness, Your Highness..."
Before they could finish talking about her son, he disappeared!
Princess An was so angry that she slammed her fist on the table!
He's getting more and more unreliable as he gets older.
Soon, Prince An, Shen Changyuan, Shen Qinghong, Shen Qinglan, Shen Qingzhan, Shen Qingbo, and Lin Yuheng, the eldest son of the Prime Minister's residence, all arrived!
In the blink of an eye, Tianxianglou Restaurant was packed with people.
Soon, the manager of Tianxianglou and two waiters set up a gambling game not far away.
"I bet on Miss Chen to win! One tael!"
"I bet on Young Master Wang to win! 100 taels!"
"I bet on Lord Shen to win, 500 taels!"
When Shen Mingzhu saw who it was, oh my, it was Yan Yunci!
"Shen Mingzhu, your colleagues in the Hanlin Academy all support you!"
Wang Chuanzong: ...No taste!
The Hanlin Academy has no scholarly integrity whatsoever; they're all fawning over Miss Shen every day.
Snort!
When I finally enter officialdom, I'll definitely give them a thorough dressing-down!
"I bet on Shen Mingzhu to win, 10,000 taels!"
"Father, eldest brother, second brother, third brother, fourth brother!"
"Mingzhu, Daddy's here! Don't be afraid, Daddy's here for you!"
Shen Mingzhu smiled.
"Thank you, Dad."
After saying that, Shen Changyuan went to Crown Prince Yan Beichen's side.
The four young masters of the Shen family looked at Wang Chuanzong. Their eyes met, and a series of crackling sounds, like sparks flying, rang out.
Is this the brat who challenged Mingzhu?
They'll teach him a lesson!
Especially Shen Qinglan, whose fighting spirit on the battlefield immediately chilled the surrounding air.
"Second brother, I'm fine. Don't worry, I won't let you lose!"
After saying that, Shen Mingzhu bet all her money, including her two shops and a thousand taels of gold, on winning.
Wow! That's a huge investment!!! That's a huge investment!
Xiao Yanzhi: it's here, it's here!
The familiar recipe!
He stared longingly at Wang Chuanzong.
Looking at Shen Mingzhu's confident demeanor, Wang Chuanzong felt a surge of frustration.
"Laixi, go! Bet our hot spring resort in the outskirts of Beijing, the pastry shop on Zhuque Street, and the bookstore!"
Lai Xi stepped forward with a smile and put up the land deed that Wang Chuanzong had mentioned.
After making the bet, he gave Shen Mingzhu a smug look.
He acted like our young master was the most amazing person.
Shen Mingzhu: ...
"That's it? What are you so smug about? Did you even see that? A thousand taels of gold, you know what that means, right?"
Hearing Shen Mingzhu's words, Wang Chuanzong bet all the money he had on him.
"Laixi, go and take the deed of another mountain stronghold!"