The dim back

Early the next day, the palace gates were opened to welcome Wu Yuan from Lanfu Kingdom.

Wu Yuan looked at Zhang Yulu in front of him and asked in confusion: "Have we met somewhere before?"

Zhang Yulu was also very surprised. Since she came here, she hasn't seen anyone she knew, except Lin Xuefeng who came here with her.

Zhang Yulu observed Wu Yuan in front of her and recalled the plot in her book: "If I remember correctly, you should have a brother?"

Because in his novel, the Wu Yuan in front of him was better than his brother in every way, but he did not expect that the throne would fall into his brother's hands, and Wu Yuan was just a nobody.

But judging from the current situation, Wu Yuan seems to be much better than before.

Liu Zhongqing, who was standing nearby, tugged at Zhang Yulu's sleeve and said, "Why didn't you investigate this matter clearly? Wu Yuan's brother passed away a few years ago. This matter should not be mentioned again."

Wu Yuan immediately smiled: "Ignorance is not a crime. Since Miss Zhang doesn't know, there is no need to pursue it."

After a while, Zhang Yulu smiled and looked at Wu Yuan in front of him: "I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation this time. If there is anything wrong, please feel free to tell me."

Wu Yuan stood up and looked at Zhang Yulu in front of him: "May I ask Miss Zhang for some advice?"

Zhang Yulu was very frank: "Just tell me if you have anything to say. I will tell you everything I know."

Wu Yuan asked the question in his mind: "Yiren Villa is well-known to everyone. I didn't expect to meet you here today."

Zhang Yulu looked at Wu Yuan in surprise: "It is what ordinary women should do to stay at home. I just want to go out for a walk, but I don't dare to be flattered by you like this."

Wu Yuan thought Zhang Yulu was being modest. "What do you mean by a woman without talent is virtue? That's just a lie to deceive others. I don't believe it. I only believe one thing, that you are smarter."

Zhang Yulu was also surprised to hear Wu Yuan say this: "How do you know me so well? Did we really know each other before?"

In her novel, Zhang Yulu first met Wu Yuan in an abandoned cave. At that time, Zhang Yulu was lost and it happened to rain in the mountains. In order to take shelter from the rain, she discovered Wu Yuan in the cave.

Wu Yuan then recounted the scene at that time: "Do you remember taking shelter in the cave? At that time you also promised me that if there was a chance, you would welcome me to Yiren Villa."

Zhang Yulu felt that it was indeed inconsistent with her novel, because in the novel, Zhang Yulu never invited Wu Yuan.

Zhang Yulu patted his head and said, "I have been hit so hard that I don't remember many things. It seems that I have forgotten this incident as well. If you have a chance, please tell me about it."

Liu Zhongqing watched the interaction between the two and intervened: "If you have any questions, ask me. I may know more than him."

Zhang Yulu looked at Liu Zhongqing with a confused look on her face: "I don't believe it. When you talk, nine out of ten sentences are false. I don't want to listen at all."

Seeing that he hadn't gotten any benefit, Liu Zhongqing stopped waiting: "Since you are an envoy from Lanfu Country, if you really have to stay here for a while, we will have many opportunities to get along with each other."

Wu Yuan agreed with this and immediately challenged Liu Zhongqing: "I would like to ask you, what is it that becomes darker the more you wash it? It will be clean if you don't wash it."

Liu Zhongqing was also thinking about this question and looked at Zhang Yulu standing beside him.

Zhang Yulu had set up this plot in her novel before, but unlike Wu Yuan, the questions he asked now are more tricky, and should be relatively simple.

After thinking it over, Zhang Yulu told Wu Yuan: "Don't embarrass the Marquis anymore. We can discuss this matter later."

The emperor rushed over this time and was unhappy to see his men defeated: "In my great country, how is it possible that no one knows the answer?"

This is what Wu Yuan was waiting for: "Since there are so many wise people in your great country, this little problem doesn't seem to be a big deal. Can you please solve it?"

The emperor asked all the ministers around him: "Who can answer this question?"

The crowd began to talk, but no one stood up.

Zhang Yulu stepped forward and said to the emperor respectfully, "Let me give it a try."

The emperor believed Zhang Yulu more: "Then please let me, a little girl, give it a try."

Zhang Yulu thought for a while, then said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, that should be water."

Wu Yuan was instantly interested when he heard the answer, and asked in amazement: "How did you know the answer so quickly? I also thought about this question for a long time. It seems that I have really met my match. What I like to do most is to discuss problems with my opponent."

After hearing this, the emperor also became confident: "In our great country, a little girl can answer this question, but you still need to think for a long time. It seems that you are the ones who refuse to admit defeat."

After hearing this, the emperor said nothing, but shook his head and said, "If you don't believe me, ask a few more questions."

Zhang Yulu kept struggling in her heart, whether the emperor knew or not? If she couldn't answer, wouldn't she be laughed at?

Fortunately, Liu Zhongqing knew Zhang Yulu better and remembered one thing: "The biggest wish you have for coming here is to reconcile. Don't fight over this little thing."

Wu Yuan immediately retorted: "A great country relies on wisdom. If you dare not face such a small challenge, you must not be a powerful person. Why should we reconcile with you?"

Seeing Wu Yuan's brazen talk, Zhang Yulu also expressed her own opinion: "Why can you be so confident? There are always people who are better than you. I don't think I'm a smart person, so I never dare to make rash judgments."

After hearing this, Wu Yuan on the side was a little unconvinced: "Then let me ask you a few questions? As long as you answer them, I will immediately follow all your arrangements."

It seemed like this was a desperate move, so Zhang Yulu had no choice but to nod: "Just say whatever you want to say. I think I should be able to satisfy your curiosity."

Zhang Yulu began to tell Liu Zhongqing: "Take your notes for a moment. Every time I answer a question, I will ask Mr. Wu Yuan an interesting question."

Wu Yuan became even more interested when he heard this: "If that's the case, it's easier to meet the challenge. Let's compete and see who can answer more questions in the end."

Seeing Wu Yuan's unwillingness to admit defeat, Zhang Yulu laughed: "I really hope you can do what you say, so just wait and see."