Qin Yuyan, not knowing what she was thinking of, let a sneer play across her lips. She stood up and said, "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Gong disagree, I have an idea to decide the outcome."

"Oh? Tell me about it." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince raised his eyebrows.

"I heard that the late Master Wudao of Dajue Temple on Fuling Mountain once left behind a couplet, which no one has been able to match so far. Since Second Miss Su is known as the most talented woman in Tianjin, and First Miss Su is also very talented in writing, why don't you two come up with the second line? Whoever can match it will be the winner." Qin Yuyan said proudly.

Qin Yuyan laughed secretly in her heart. This is an eternal secret that no one can match. If you two sisters want to be in the spotlight, then you can be humiliated together.

"Master Wudao? But that's the eternal absolute that no one can match!"

"That must be it. I heard that even the well-read students of the Imperial College and the Hanlin scholars couldn't get it right."

"Miss Su is still young, even if she has some literary talent, it's impossible for her to get it right."

The talented people were discussing this at the banquet.

Upon hearing this, Su Yanzhou immediately stood up and said, "Your Highness, I am still young, how can I be so unpretentious? Besides, today we are just reciting poems and having fun. Miss Qin, please don't force me."

The prince nodded. He knew that it was absolutely true. No scholar in Tianjin Kingdom had been able to come up with a response so far. However, the two little girls were really too difficult to deal with.

Just as Xiao Chengnian was about to speak, Prince Gong said, "Miss Qin's suggestion is very good. I agree with it."

Before Xiao Chengnian could answer.

Suddenly a low and cold voice came,

"The King does not approve."

Su Yuejian frowned slightly, this voice is so familiar...

Everyone looked up and saw the man coming in. He was wearing a black robe with sea wave patterns, a golden crown on his head, and a dark red tasseled belt around his waist. His figure was like a jade tree, and his appearance was absolutely beautiful, but his eyebrows and eyes revealed a cold and aloof look that made people dare not approach him. His aura was cold and fierce, and he carried a terrifying pressure. It was none other than the Regent Xiao Heng.

"See Prince Regent."

"Meet the Emperor's uncle."

The Crown Prince and Prince Gong led everyone in kneeling and paying their respects.

Xiao Heng walked in expressionlessly, sat down slowly, and said, "Get up."

All the noble ladies blushed quietly when they saw Xiao Heng's handsome face.

"Uncle Royal is very busy with official duties. How come he has time to come and enjoy the spring and talk about poetry today?" asked Crown Prince Xiao Chengnian.

Xiao Heng was an indifferent person by nature. He rarely showed up even at palace banquets, let alone poetry gatherings.

Xiao Heng spoke slowly: "I happened to be passing by and heard Miss Su's poem. I think Miss Su is the undisputed winner."

Xuan Yu, who was in the dark, heard this and secretly complained:

Passing by? Didn't the prince rush here from the military camp after hearing the news that Miss Su had gone out?

Su Yuejian frowned in confusion.

Is he helping her?

Could it be that he recognized her as the person who saved him that day?

All the ladies looked towards Su Yuejian!

The Prince Regent actually praised a woman?! And this disfigured blind man?!

Over the years, countless noble ladies have tried their best to show their faces in front of Xiao Heng but couldn't even get a glance from him. Now, he actually speaks up for an adopted daughter for the first time!

Everyone had different thoughts, and their eyes were full of jealousy when they looked at Su Yuejian.

Qin Yuyan felt unwilling to accept this. These two girls from the Su family were more charming than each other, and now they had even caused the Regent to speak up for them. The Regent had never been interested in women and had never praised any noble lady.

Qin Yuyan stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, the judges for this banquet game are His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Gong. Since Your Highnesses cannot reach an agreement, the decision should be made by you two."

When Su Xuewei saw that the Regent actually spoke for Su Yuejian, she felt even more jealous.

Why!

How could this little bitch compare to her in terms of background and appearance? Asking her to admit defeat to Su Yuejian was a huge insult to her.

But Su Xuewei knew that she would never be able to go against the eternal absolute. If she was forced to do so, she would only make a fool of herself, and all the reputation she had worked so hard to build would be ruined.

So she walked forward, bowed, and said, "Weier knows that she is not talented and knowledgeable enough. Since His Royal Highness the Regent has made a decision, Weier is willing to give in. Congratulations, sister." After saying that, she smiled at Su Yuejian.

Seeing her hypocritical look, Su Yue couldn't help but want to laugh.

She knew that Su Xuewei didn't want to make a fool of herself. She must have been jealous to the point of going crazy, but she still had to pretend to be a loving sister.

Listen to this, give in?

Ah.

Seeing this scene, Qin Yuyan became even more angry. "Why, Miss Su Er doesn't want to compete anymore, and Miss Su Da is also going to give up?"

Xiao Heng looked at Qin Yuyan with gloomy eyes. Everyone felt that the air pressure around them had dropped and the atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Su Yuejian, led by Qinglan, stepped forward and bowed, saying calmly, "Thank you, Your Highness, the Regent, for your appreciation of this humble servant. However, since there are rules to the game, we should be fair. I am willing to give it a try."

Xiao Heng looked at her deeply and stopped talking.

Qin Yuyan secretly laughed at Su Yuejian.

How could he possibly get this eternal absolute right? He is such a fool who never goes out. I'm afraid he doesn't even know what absolute means. He wants to show off in front of the Crown Prince and the Regent when he rarely attends a banquet.

Qin Yuyan's tone was inevitably a little smug. "Then listen carefully. The first line is: Laugh at the past and the present, laugh at the east and the west, laugh at the south and the north, laugh here and there, laugh at my own ignorance."

Su Yuejian knew this absolute. In his previous life, He Qianzhi had wanted to break this absolute to become famous, but his talent was not outstanding. In the end, Su Yuejian matched it with the answer. He became famous with Su Yuejian's answer and successfully became famous among the talented people in the Imperial College.

Seeing that Su Yuejian remained silent, Qin Yuyan began to feel complacent in her heart and sneered, "Miss Su, it's not too late to admit defeat now. You are just admitting your ignorance."

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on Su Yuejian, even Xiao Heng was no exception.

He quietly looked at the woman in purple in front of him. The woman had a slender figure, but was very calm and steady, as if nothing in the world could cause her the slightest ripple.

Su Yuejian's voice was light and elegant. Although she spoke slowly, every word was clear.

“When observing things, observing the sky, observing the earth, observing the sun, observing the moon, observing the upper and the lower, observing others, there are always highs and lows.”

As soon as the words fell, the talented men and women at the banquet burst into excitement.

"This... actually matched!"

"It's more than just a match, the context is even higher!"

"This eternal secret was actually broken by a little girl!"

In an instant, everyone praised her, and everyone looked at Su Yuejian differently.

Su Xuewei and Qin Yuyan looked extremely ugly at this moment. They didn't expect that this blind man could really get it right. Now they all became Su Yuejian's foil.

Xiao Chengnian was the first to speak, "Miss Su is truly the best in Tianjin, worthy of being the daughter of the Grand Tutor!"

Xiao Chengchang was also truly astonished. He didn't expect this woman to have such outstanding literary talent. It was a pity that her appearance was ruined, otherwise she would have been a wonderful person!

Su Yanzhou had originally prepared to plead for Su Yuejian, but when this happened, he was completely shocked.

His sister is more than just a talented woman, she is an unparalleled talent!

With a proud look on her face, she said, "I am not talented, I am young and outspoken, and I am grateful for your kindness."

Xiao Heng's gaze lingered on her for a long moment, and after a while he spoke, "Miss Su is truly extraordinary. Today's winner is Su Yuejian. Do you have any objections?"

Crown Prince Xiao Chengnian naturally agreed, and Prince Gong did not dare to refute this powerful uncle.

Everyone nodded.

After today, Su Yuejian's name will resound throughout Tianjin.

"In that case, Miss Su, please accept the award." Xiao Heng took a sip of tea and said.

Shen Wenshu felt something strange.

Many years ago, when the Regent returned to Beijing victorious, she saw him on the long street and fell in love with him at first sight.

She had always hoped to be close to him and to be the one standing beside him.

Regent Prince Xiao Heng has never married and does not even have concubines in his mansion. There are even rumors that the Regent Prince is a homosexual.

But Shen Wenshu knew that he was cold-tempered, but when she saw the look in the Regent's eyes towards Su Yuejian today, her mind was completely changed.

Shen Wenshu suppressed her complex feelings, took the bottle of wine from the maid, walked up to Su Yuemian and handed it to her.

"Congratulations, Miss Su."

Su Yuejian fumbled and stretched out his hand, took the bottle with both hands, and nodded in thanks: "Thank you."

Shen Wenshu nodded and smiled slightly.

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