My husband, please respect yourself. The princess is here to grab the bride.

Outside the Lanting Pavilion, Master Song could be heard screaming in agony.

In the Lanting Pavilion, the Ninth Princess sat down slowly and looked at Zhang Wenqian, who had a pale face.

The words became much softer.

"Zhang Yuanzheng, I believe that fellow is slandering me."

"Zhang Yuanzheng had already seen Mr. Bai's talent during the three days he spent reading in the library, but he just didn't quite believe it."

"But I have no doubt about it."

"Of course I know that you didn't leak the questions to Mr. Bai, nor did you help Mr. Bai answer the questions."

"Master Song should receive the punishment he deserves, and Master Bai should also receive the achievements and reputation he deserves."

"Then please ask Dean Zhang to personally go to Shuxiang Gate to explain the situation to all students and warn all judges..."

"Just say it was me who said it!"

"If anyone tries to embarrass Master Bai again... I won't mind chopping off his head!"

Zhang Wenqian quickly bowed and said, "I'll go right away!"

"I will also inform the presidents of the other two academies. The three of us will jointly maintain the fairness of this literary gathering!"

"Well, you go ahead."

Zhang Wenqian hurried away with the paper.

Ninth Princess Tang Xianxian showed a hint of joy on her face. She looked at Mr. Fang:

"Now you believe that Mr. Bai was the one who figured out your Cloud Dispersing Couplet, right?"

This sentence is quite meaningful.

Because Tang Xianxian used 100,000 taels of silver and the second line of the cloud-scattered couplet to persuade Mr. Fang to make this last attempt to change Lanting!

Mr. Fang did not agree.

Because he didn't know how talented Bai Shaoqiu was, and whether it was worth it for him to change the last question for 100,000 taels of silver.

Now we have to give Mr. Fang another reassurance.

Mr. Fang laughed heartily: "Of course I believe it."

"I've never met this young friend before, and I'm really looking forward to meeting him!"

The name "Mr. Bai" sounded a little unfamiliar, so he had already called Bai Shaoqiu "young friend", which was his recognition of Bai Shaoqiu.

"Hmm... considering his talent, it seems that it won't be difficult for him to enter Lanting. It seems that Lanting won't be too difficult for him to try either."

Tang Xianxian was relieved when she heard this. Old Master Fang said:

"However, I originally planned to drink tea with Brother Si for three days after the literary gathering and then leave. Now it seems that I have to stay for a few more days to chat with this young friend."

Tang Xianxian was even more delighted and replied:

"That's good, of course. I'm not in a hurry to return to Kyoto, so it wouldn't hurt to stay a few more days."

"Just don't reveal my identity to him... Just like what happened in the library, only when he can speak freely and unfettered can we see his true talent and character."

The old scholar stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "Good!"

"Your Highness is so thoughtful. We will then drink tea and wait for him to overcome all obstacles and enter Lanting!"

……

……

In front of the door of books.

There are more than a thousand students coming from Zhuxi.

After arriving at Shuxiang Gate, these students were stunned.

Bai Shaoqiu and the four young masters of the palace sat side by side on the threshold of Shuxiang Gate!

He didn't answer the question.

He was eating green plums with gusto.

The question board is still there, the table and chairs for answering the questions are still there, but the judges are no longer here!

Even the judging table...it was scattered on the ground, almost broken into pieces.

Right next to that pile of powder, stood Song Zigui and more than ten others!

Naturally, these students did not dare to get close to Bai Shaoqiu. They went to where Song Zigui was standing, and after some whispers, they learned what had happened there.

Therefore, when those students looked at Bai Shaoqiu again, there was a hint of anger in their eyes——

This guy is a rude person!

It is simply insulting to gentlemen!

He actually regarded the fourth young master of the palace as his thugs and even threatened Master Song!

What the literary club competes on is the writing!

This guy has no moral integrity and he even resorts to violence everywhere!

Fortunately, Her Highness the Ninth Princess is here. Fortunately, Her Highness the Ninth Princess invited Master Song to Lanting. Otherwise...

He, Bai Shaoqiu, might use the power of the palace to threaten everyone along the way.

Master Song is a role model for literati!

He faces power without yielding, and faces life and death without fear!

He fairly gave Bai Shaoqiu a...B!

Well given!

Let’s see how he ends up in front of the Ninth Princess!

"Brother-in-law,"

Dongfang Meng's voice like spring thunder rang out again, attracting almost everyone's attention.

"Ok?"

"What are we sitting here for?"

"Eat green plums."

"...What's so delicious about this thing? Even if you want to eat it, wouldn't it be better to take it home and eat it?"

Bai Shaoqiu grinned: "You can also watch a show here."

Dongfang Meng was confused: "Where is the opera singer?"

Bai Shaoqiu pointed at Song Zigui and his group and said, "They are the actors in the opera. It's a pity that they are supporting roles."

Dongfang Meng's slightly dull eyes looked at the group of young men opposite him, puzzled, and asked:

"Then who is the protagonist?"

Bai Shaoqiu patted Dongfang Meng's shoulder, retracted his gaze, and said with a smile:

"Of course it's me, your brother-in-law."

Dongfang Meng curled his lips and squinted at Bai Shaoqiu:

"You think I'm stupid?"

"That bastard who was scared to death by my stick, I give you a slap!"

"You've been eliminated. You can't even get on the stage, yet you claim to be the protagonist..."

"Brother-in-law, if we lose, we lose. This thing doesn't bleed or lose a piece of flesh, so it's no big deal!"

He raised his hand and patted Bai Shaoqiu on the shoulder, comforting him earnestly:

"Actually, I'm a little bit stupid, but I've always believed that poetry is useless... I'm not entirely sure. If you write well, you can sell it for some money."

"But how much use can that little bit of silver get?"

"It's better to go to the wilderness and fight the barbarians and just rob them."

"I'm not saying anything bad about you, but if you have time to enjoy yourself, why not go back and practice your martial arts with those stone pillars...Brother-in-law, let's go back and practice martial arts. When you're done, I'll take you to fight the barbarians. We'll split the loot fifty-fifty. How about that?"

Bai Shaoqiu immediately looked at Dongfang Meng.

You know what, what this silly brother-in-law said actually makes a lot of sense.

In his opinion, poetry and articles were of no use. He just needed fame now and needed to use them as a stepping stone to get as close to the emperor as possible.

But the group of students on the opposite side were unhappy when they heard what Dongfang Meng said.

No matter how unhappy they were, they didn't dare to say anything after seeing the iron rod stuck next to Dongfang Meng.

He just whispered a few words, afraid that Dongfang Meng would hear him.

"A warrior is a warrior!"

"Humph, he's just giving Bai Shaoqiu a way out."

"That Bai Shaoqiu is clueless. Since he's been eliminated, why doesn't he just leave in disgrace?"

"I guess he's unwilling to give up."

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you think we should do if he and the Fourth Young Master block the Shuxiang Gate and won't let me get through?"

"He dares! Don't worry, Her Highness the Ninth Princess will probably send someone over soon."

Before those students finished speaking, Bai Shaoqiu and Dongfang Meng had already stood up!

In full view of everyone, four people walked out from behind the scholarly door!

The one in the front is the black-armored warrior.

Behind him were three old men wearing Confucian robes!

They are the principals of the three major academies in Xiling City!

Bai Shaoqiu only knew Zhang Wenqian.

He grinned and bowed.

In full view of everyone, Zhang Wenqian returned the salute very seriously!

He also said, "Mr. Bai has been wronged. I will clear Mr. Bai's name!"