Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

As soon as the five words "Smoke locks the pond and the willows" came out, the scene fell into complete silence.

The ministers frowned and tried to come up with a good second line.

But no matter how hard they thought, they could not come up with a corresponding second line.

Even if I manage to come up with it, neither the artistic conception nor the neatness will match.

Not only them, Zhao Feiyan also narrowed her eyes and showed disbelief.

When it comes to talent, she is not much inferior to those literati.

But after hearing these five words, she actually felt helpless.

However, Ni Heng is a world-renowned talent after all, and also a disciple of Mr. Sima, so he must be able to think of the second couplet.

Thinking of this, Zhao Feiyan turned her head and looked at Ni Heng beside her.

But what I saw was a face full of shock and disbelief.

At this moment, Ni Heng's mind was working rapidly. He wanted to find a matching second line, but after racking his brains to think of several, he rejected them before he could even say them.

This scene made Zhao Feiyan's face change slightly.

No way, can't you even think of the second line?

While deep in thought, the emperor on the main seat also noticed that Ni Heng's expression was not right.

His eyes lit up, and the emperor stroked his beard with his right hand, with an amusement look on his face.

If Ni Heng can't come up with the second line, Chu Ning wins!

Once this matter gets out, Da Chu will definitely be severely exposed in front of other dynasties.

Thinking that his son could successfully deal with Ni Heng and avenge the man who had mocked him, the emperor couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

However, some were happy while others were worried. When the prince saw that Ni Heng had not spoken for a long time and a look of fear appeared on his face, his expression suddenly turned gloomy.

Could it be that Ni Heng is the one who does not deserve the reputation?

You can't even match the second half of a couplet, and you still have the audacity to speak so brazenly?

Think quickly, come up with a second line for me!

The prince is very anxious!

The other princes looked at each other and their expressions were also unhappy.

They all wanted to see Chu Ning make a fool of himself, not to see Chu Ning proud.

Once Ni Heng is defeated, Chu Ning's reputation and prestige will definitely increase significantly.

You are so arrogant, you must fight against me!

But, no matter how anxious the princes were, it was useless because you just couldn't come up with the second line.

Chu Ning had anticipated this situation. He did not rush Ni Heng to come up with the second line. Instead, he stood in front of Ni Heng with a calm expression and waited.

He had plenty of time.

Today, his goal is to teach this man a lesson.

Dare to cause trouble at the engagement party in the palace. Do you really think that Chu Ning is easy to bully?

Seeing Ni Heng's expression constantly changing, Chu Ning waited for an incense stick of time before calmly saying, "Mr. Ni, I have been waiting for you for a long time. Haven't you thought of the second couplet yet?"

Ni Heng, who was already anxious, changed his expression drastically.

"Let me...let me think about it for a moment!" Ni Heng said while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"No hurry, I have plenty of time!"

Chu Ning simply sat down and called everyone, "Everyone sit down, eat and drink, and we will wait for Mr. Ni's next couplet together."

The ministers looked at each other and then sat down.

Of course, no one dared to eat at this time, and all eyes were focused on Ni Heng.

Ni Heng, who had always been arrogant, felt bitter at this moment. He had never thought that there would be a day when he would feel so aggrieved.

He knew clearly that he couldn't match it, but he still insisted on doing it for the sake of face.

Although he really wanted to admit defeat, once he did, his reputation in this life would be ruined by Chu Ning.

It would be fine if it was ruined in the hands of someone else, but Chu Ning is just an illegitimate child and doesn't understand literature.

He was unwilling to lose to Chu Ning!

Moreover, once this matter gets out, he might never be able to survive in this life.

But I won't admit defeat. With so many people watching me, and I still can't come up with the second line, it's like putting myself on the fire.

In desperation, he could only turn to Zhao Feiyan for help.

I was brought here by Zhao Feiyan. Now that I'm in trouble, who else should I turn to if not Zhao Feiyan?

When Zhao Feiyan noticed Ni Heng's pleading look, her face suddenly turned pale.

If it’s right, then you’re right. If it’s not right, then you should admit defeat. Let’s see what this princess will do.

No, we can’t let this person continue to stare at this princess, otherwise the people of Da Chu will think that this person was brought here deliberately to cause trouble.

With narrowed eyes, Zhao Feiyan said in a deep voice: "Mr. Ni, today is the engagement banquet for His Royal Highness the Prince, time is precious!

If you have a second line, tell me, if you don't have one, just admit defeat!"

Dragging it on is not a solution. Instead, it will make the people of Da Chu laugh at us. It is better to end this matter as soon as possible.

Ni Heng naturally understood what Zhao Feiyan meant, and immediately gritted his teeth and said, "I have this couplet!"

Zhao Feiyan's eyes lit up: "Mr. Ni is indeed a great disciple of Mr. Sima. Please tell us the second line for everyone to appreciate!"

Ni Heng hesitated for a moment, then said slowly: "Zhuzhuanheba pine!"

Zhao Feiyan was stunned, then looked at Ni Heng with strange eyes.

Although the radicals of the second couplet are well matched, and the structure of gold, wood, water, fire and earth is the same as the first couplet, it has a more bizarre feeling.

Moreover, the contrast between a pond and a dam is indeed a bit far-fetched from a literary perspective.

No wonder you were so reluctant to say it, it turns out you were not sure!

However, Chu Ning does not understand literature, so he probably cannot hear the mystery of the second half of the couplet!

Zhao Feiyan rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "As expected of you, Mr. Ni, you can definitely beat me like this!"

Ni Heng's mouth twitched and he didn't dare to speak.

"Yes?"

Chu Ning smiled contemptuously: "Is it really right? This king does not know much about literature, but the masters present here should know a lot. I wonder what you masters think of Ni Heng's second line?"

The ministers looked at each other. They did not dare to speak easily for fear of offending Ni Heng and Zhao Feiyan.

The former enjoys cursing people, and the latter is the princess of Da Zhao. One cannot afford to offend either of them.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the leading tutor.

As the prince's teacher, no one can match him in literary attainments, and this matter can only be judged by the Grand Tutor.

The Grand Master hesitated for a moment and said cautiously, "This couplet can be said to be correct, but it can also be said to be incorrect."

Chu Ning frowned: "If it matches, it matches. If it doesn't match, it doesn't match. Master, there's no need to play it safe."

The corner of the Taifu's mouth twitched: "Your Highness, although this couplet seems neat, it is only on the surface. If you really look into it, it is definitely not right!

I believe that Mr. Ni is also very clear about this point. "

The problem has come full circle and finally comes back to you.

As a world-renowned scholar, although Ni Heng was arrogant, he did not dare to falsify his knowledge in literature.

With a long sigh, Ni Heng suddenly bowed to Chu Ning and said, "Grandmaster of Great Chu is right. Strictly speaking, my couplet is not correct!

Today, you were reckless, please forgive me, Your Highness!"

After saying this, Ni Heng was like a deflated ball, and his spirit and energy suddenly dropped significantly.

After saying this, you turned around and left.

But Chu Ning sneered: "Why, you want to leave like this?"