After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

“Where did chickens come from?”

This series of questions was like a dead loop in a maze, causing everyone present to fall into an unsolvable debate and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Wei Yuchen laughed heartily at the right moment and praised: "Miss Shen's question is indeed ingenious. It is indeed an unsolvable mystery."

Shen Bingning felt pleased to be recognized by her colleagues, especially someone who had been so humble not long ago.

She responded with a bright smile, but a moment later, the slight pain in her fingers made her frown, and she turned to look at Song Yanyi.

Now that he has won the game and received the honor, why is he making such an expression?

Song Yanyi gently pointed at the empty wine glass, as if asking if he wanted to continue drinking.

He didn't remember how many cups he had that night, but he still remained sober.

Xi Yan had never expected that Shen Bingning would actually raise a difficult problem that no one could solve, and she couldn't help but marvel in her heart.

"I sincerely admire Lady Shen's talent. All the misunderstandings in the past were caused by mistrusting rumors. I would like to express my apologies by offering this wine today. I hope we can live in harmony in the future."

After saying that, Xi Yan picked up the wine glass and saluted Shen Bingning from a distance.

Shen Bingning raised her eyebrows, expressing her appreciation for Queen Chu's cheerful and generous attitude, and also raised her glass in response.

At this time, Xiao Yuji signaled Eunuch Sun to present a gift.

"Lady Shen's talent has greatly opened my eyes. I am giving this to you as a souvenir to show my respect."

Having just obtained a precious night-shining pearl, and this time she didn't know what kind of treasure it was, but she believed it must be a top-notch choice. Shen Bingning couldn't help but straighten her back, her heart full of anticipation.

Eunuch Sun carefully handed the gift to Shen Bingning and slowly unwrapped the silk that wrapped it.

As everyone stared with bated breath, a small and exquisite dagger was revealed.

Faced with this gift that did not meet her expectations, Shen Bingning did not show any disappointment on her face, but she was a little surprised in her heart.

She originally thought it would be a priceless jewel, but now she found out it was a dagger. However, the gems inlaid on the dagger looked extremely precious. She changed her mind and thought that if she sold it, she could get a considerable fortune, so she felt relieved.

Xiao Yuji explained: "This dagger is extremely sharp, it can cut iron like mud. It is given to Lady Shen for self-defense."

Since it was such a good intention, Shen Bingning couldn't refuse, so she gladly accepted it and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Highness, the King of Chu, for your generous gift."

The gem on the dagger is indeed valuable, and it is estimated that it can get a good profit by reselling it. Thinking of this, Shen Bingning's mood improved a little.

Song Yanyi keenly captured what Shen Bingning was thinking. His eyes lightly swept over Xiao Yuji, secretly imagining Xiao Yuji's reaction when he learned that Shen Bingning sold the dagger in exchange for silver, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

At the banquet, Yan State shone brightly, and even the host State of Chu was overshadowed by it, so much so that people almost forgot that this banquet was originally held for Queen Mother Xu's birthday.

Before the banquet was over, Song Yanyi had already taken Shen Bingning's hand and left the Chu Palace.

He came here to attend the banquet with the original intention of winning the competition, but now that his goal has been achieved, he naturally has to leave in a high profile with the envy and resentment of the three countries.

After a night of tension, Shen Bingning relaxed and leaned against the side of the carriage, her slightly drooped eyes revealing a hint of fatigue.

Song Yanyi held his chin with his hand, his eyes fixed on Shen Bingning. His focused gaze made Shen Bingning gradually feel a little uncomfortable.

"Why are you staring at me, Your Highness?"

There was a hint of uneasiness in her voice.

"It's just because my beloved concubine is so beautiful."

Song Yanyi chuckled.

Shen Bingning forced a smile and responded, "Your Highness is even more handsome."

"You won the game, but why don't you look happy, my dear?"

Song Yanyi's question was mixed with a hint of confusion and concern.

"I am happy. Of course I am very happy."

In order to appear more sincere, Shen Bingning deliberately pulled the corners of her mouth, trying to show a bright smile.

"That smile was really forced."

Song Yanyi took a glance and commented bluntly.

At that moment, Shen Bingning's smile seemed to be frozen by the cold wind, stiffening on her face, looking even uglier than her previous attempts.

Her inner dissatisfaction was like the undercurrent surging beneath the surface of a lake frozen by the severe winter cold, implying a crisis that was about to erupt.

His temper has never been good, and Shen Bingning knows this very well.

Just as the air was filled with subtle embarrassment, the carriage suddenly stopped steadily, and the voice of Eunuch Wei outside the carriage sounded at the right time, breaking the silence in the room: "Your Highness, we have arrived at the pawnshop."

A gleam of light flashed in Shen Bingning's eyes, and then quickly subsided, as if she was weighing something. She gently opened her lips and said, "Your Highness, what do you want to pawn?"

Although she had her doubts in her heart, Shen Bingning actually already had a few of her favorite things that she was looking for an opportunity to pawn in exchange for silver, and Eunuch Wei's proposal at this moment seemed to be exactly what she wanted.

However, she immediately became acutely aware of the possible problems that might be hidden there, and so she spoke with a little more caution.

Song Yanyi did not respond directly to her question. He just waved his hand and pointed to the night-shining pearl and an exquisite dagger (jade comb) she placed in a corner of the carriage, and ordered indifferently: "Take these two things and exchange them for silver."

He actually wanted to pawn these things too? You know, these two items were won by Shen Bingning in the game a few days ago, and now she had to turn them into circulating silver with her own hands. The final destination of this silver seemed to be self-evident, which made Shen Bingning feel a little unhappy.

But she did not act immediately, instead she said slowly: "I think this night-shining pearl and the jasper comb are very pleasing to the eye, I want to keep them..."

Song Yanyi seemed to have anticipated her reaction. Before she could finish her words, he said, "All the silver you get will be yours."

Hearing this unexpected promise, Shen Bingning, who was originally still hesitant, immediately changed her mind and said, "I will take care of this matter right away."

After she finished speaking, she swiftly took the box containing the treasure into her arms and jumped off the carriage lightly.

Since the money you earn belongs to you, why hesitate?

Both of these items were extraordinary, and the pawnshop owner knew their value at first sight. In addition, with the luxurious carriage parked outside and the servants serving her, how could he dare to neglect her? So he gave her a very reasonable estimate.

Shen Bingning nodded in agreement without hesitation, handed over the treasure with one hand and took the heavy gold with the other.

Back in the carriage, Shen Bingning's smile became extremely real with the gold in her arms. She hugged the box full of wealth tightly, and had already started thinking about how to use this unexpected fortune.

Seeing her like this, Song Yanyi asked with a little curiosity: "How much can you be worth?"