Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

Under the veil, Ruan Chuyin's expression froze and she looked at Qin Guanzhi uneasily.

This detail made Zhou Ziyi raise his eyebrows slightly, and there was more depth in his eyes when he looked at Qin Guanzhi.

Qin Guanzhi calmly touched his back teeth with the tip of his tongue and said in a generous manner: "In that case, just pick it off." His beloved wife's face had already been exposed at the palace banquet, and her beauty had spread throughout the streets and alleys of Liangcheng. It didn't make much difference whether she covered it or not.

When Lu Yinnian heard this, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

The beauty was so well-behaved that she even asked her husband's permission before removing her veil. It was clear that the prince of the Zhenguo Mansion was keeping a close eye on her. But it was understandable. If it were me, I'd probably be watching even more closely. I couldn't help but wonder how Qin Guanzhi, the Prince of Linhuai, and the treacherous Crown Prince managed to coexist peacefully.

With her husband's approval, Ruan Chuyin confidently removed her veil. At this critical juncture, she absolutely could not provoke this safe haven.

The stunningly beautiful face slowly revealed itself, and Lu Yinnian and Zhou Ziyi only felt a dazzling glow of light and golden light filling the room before their eyes.

The gorgeous face was like melted watercolor, spreading silently and hazily in the void, so beautiful that the afterglow spread out, burning all the way to their hearts, scattering broken gold across every corner.

The elegant pavilion was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Two pairs of starry eyes fixed Ruan Chuyin so hard that her cheeks flushed and she lowered her head. Although Qin Guanzhi had foreseen this, he still disliked their lack of sense of proportion and boundary. He stepped forward, shielding his beloved wife behind him. Meanwhile, the results of the third round of competition were released. Qu Haoyue lived up to expectations, taking first place with the highest score.

"Hatsune, did you see that? I got first place!" Qu Haoyue shouted towards Lanyue Pavilion without regard for status. Why didn't she even look at him? Didn't she agree to come and cheer him on? He got first place, so why didn't she even bother to look at him?

The applause suddenly died down, and everyone began to discuss the relationship between this student and the Crown Princess.

Cai Lei twitched her lips and turned her head towards the second floor, her eyes flickering with inexplicable emotions. No wonder she hadn't received any response to Qu Haoyue's request for a good death. It turned out that his heart was completely devoted to Ruan Chuyin. Didn't they say they were just friends?

"Leilei, does Qu Haoyue like Hatsune Miku?" Liu Dongxiang's originally depressed mood suddenly became excited, and she leaned close to her ear and asked quietly.

"Take out the three words 'is it' and be more confident." Cai Lei pouted, unhappy. Every single one of Qu Haoyue's facial features suited her aesthetic taste. Every time she saw him, she felt an itch in her heart.

She didn't understand. She wasn't some evil creature. Even if she wasn't as stunning as Ruan Chuyin, she was at least pretty and charming. Would he die if he slept with her?

A strong sense of unwillingness surged from her heart, further arousing her strong desire to conquer.

"Why don't you just forget it? Why don't you change your target?" Wang Yumei pushed Cai Lei's elbow and advised.

"What do you want to change? Hatsune Miku confiscated him again. Can't we just compete fairly?" Cai Lei said angrily, feeling even worse.

Wang Yumei was about to retort, but she glanced at Liu Dongxiang and held back.

As the saying goes, if you lack looks, you can make up for it with money. Without Ruan Chuyin's looks or Fu Suiyun's money, how can you pursue a handsome man? What a waste of time.

When Ruan Chuyin heard Qu Haoyue calling her, she quickly ran to the window and waved to him. She ran so fast that Qin Guanzhi went crazy, and it was too late for him to pull her over.

The entire audience erupted in applause. Everyone cheered and adored the Crown Princess's stunning beauty. Even the three friends and Cai Zhiyuan were stunned.

Qu Haoyue's pupils suddenly dilated, and her heart began to beat violently. Today, her beloved was even more stunning than before. No, it should be said that they were completely different people.

Her eyebrows were still her eyebrows, her nose was still her nose, and her mouth was still that cherry mouth, but it just gave him a different feeling.

A branch of plum blossoms frozen in the spring snow, covered with fragrant mist and clusters of morning glow.

Looking at that beautiful little face, Qu Haoyue suddenly wanted to cry. The bright moon was so close to him, yet it seemed farther away than the horizon.

"Haoyue, keep going! I'm rooting for you!" Ruan Chuyin cheered him on loudly.

With this shout, everyone turned to Qu Haoyue and the cheers came like a tidal wave. The whole Taoli Terrace was filled with deafening shouts.

Cai Zhiyuan's eyes flashed, and he became more optimistic about this student. He decided to accept him as his disciple and teach him personally.

Qin Guanzhi reluctantly walked behind Ruan Chuyin and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, asserting his dominance to the entire audience. This action again puzzled Lu Yinnian and Zhou Ziyi for a moment. It seemed that the beauty wasn't too obedient after all.

As the two of them sat down again, the surroundings gradually quieted down. The final round of the competition—the poetry contest—began.

There are three poetry topics, and each person has to write one.

Songshan Academy was the host of this conference, and the first poem topic was proposed by President Cai.

"Dear students, please write a poem on the theme of Chanjuan within half a cup of tea."

The place became restless again, and everyone started answering the questions in their minds at the same time.

Time flies, and in a short while, a cup of tea is up.

As the sound of gongs and drums rang out, the eight students stopped writing and presented their poems one by one.

The sixteen reviewers present were the presidents and vice-presidents of the eight major academies, all of them were well-educated and knowledgeable.

We took turns reading them and finally selected two excellent works.

"As far as the eye can see, the Huaihai Sea is full as silver, and ten thousand rays of red light breed precious oysters. If there were no moon door in the sky, the cinnamon branches would be broken and lean towards the western moon." (From "Watching the Moon from a Tower on Mid-Autumn Festival" by Mi Fu, Song Dynasty)

"The moonlight on autumn nights is more beautiful than that on spring nights, and the vast horizon is serene and silent. The last few nights have seen heavy frost, and I only fear the leaves of the Saha world will wither." (From "A Playful Poem on the Autumn Moon" by Rong Yu of the Tang Dynasty)

Both poems have their own merits, but the creative angle of the first poem is more innovative, so the sixteen reviewers unanimously voted that Qu Haoyue was the winner.

The cheers surged again. Ruan Chuyin stood up straight and clapped excitedly.

"The Crown Prince's Consort seems to be quite familiar with that Young Master Qu." Lu Yinnian looked at Qin Guanzhi, a hidden smile blooming on his face.

"He is my good friend and my savior." Ruan Chuyin told her frankly without thinking too much.

Qin Guanzhi looked down on Lu Yinnian in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface. He continued, following his wife's words, "Mr. Qu is also my savior. My husband and I have come here today to show our support."

"So that's how it is." Lu Yinnian chuckled meaningfully and turned his head back silently.

But he quickly turned his head back and said with a smile, "I have also composed a poem in my mind, but it is just a five-character regulated verse: On the pond and by the bridge, unforgettable and pitiful. The curtains are opened on the brightest night, the mats are rolled up when the weather is cool. The water splashes quickly where it flows, and the clouds and leaves are fresh when it swells. Chang'e has no makeup, but only shows off her beauty." (From "The Moon" by Li Shangyin of the Tang Dynasty)

As the poem came out, Qin Guanzhi's face gradually darkened. He turned his head and said with a deep gaze, "A good poem. I also have one in mind. I would appreciate your guidance, Your Highness."