My elder sister is so noble, this time it's my turn to strike back

After a long while, Chu Shaochen stood up, glanced at Qi Huai and Xiao Yuzhi, and finally said:

"In this round, our Chu State admits defeat!"

As a leader in the literary world of Chu State, Chu Shaochen also has his own pride.

Comparing these two poems, anyone who understands poetry can see that Xiao Yuzhi's is obviously better.

He disdained to lie in public against his conscience, because if the news spread to his country in the future, others would only say that he, Chu Shaochen, was biased towards his own people.

Therefore, there is nothing shameful in admitting that one's skills are not as good as others.

But in the next two games, he will fight in person to let everyone in the Great Xia Kingdom experience his style.

"Your Majesty, although the Chu State lost this round, it does not mean defeat. For the next two rounds, I, the Crown Prince, am willing to volunteer to compete with your country's Sixth Prince on behalf of General Qi."

As Chu Shaochen finished speaking, everyone present felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Even Wan Zilang sat up straight, looking ahead with an eager look on his face.

Here it comes, the fun is finally about to begin.

The only difference between him and others is that others are wary and cautious of Chu Shaochen, while Wan Zilang is full of anticipation.

He knew that Qiu Ning had given the Sixth Prince a book of poetry. The quatrains in it were so beautiful that even a playboy like him couldn't help but sigh: "What a beautiful poem!"

Here, Emperor Shengjing asked Xiao Yuzhi for his opinion: "Xiao Liu, what do you think of the proposal made by the Crown Prince of Chu?"

I thought Xiao Yuzhi would take this opportunity to ask to leave and let other learned people take the stage, but unexpectedly, Xiao Yuzhi agreed on the spot.

"Father, I have long heard that the Crown Prince of Chu is the reincarnation of Wenquxing, a genius sent from heaven. I am not talented, but today I would like to meet the Crown Prince of Chu. It just so happens that we are of the same age, and there is no question of one taking advantage of the other. This kind of competition is more fair. I am willing to accept the challenge."

Emperor Shengjing looked at the Sixth Prince with satisfaction and felt very proud of him.

During this period, he has witnessed Xiaoliu's progress. Among the princes present today, except for the crown prince, the sixth prince is the most suitable.

Rather than letting the Crown Prince come forward to compete, Emperor Shengjing would rather let the Sixth Prince come forward. After all, the Sixth Prince is two years younger than the Crown Prince of Chu.

"In that case, then as Prince Chu said, the next two rounds will be between the two of you."

Afterwards, Chu Shaochen stepped forward and stood in the center of the hall, looking at Xiao Yuzhi with disdain. He said, "Today, I will show you what true scholarly character is. A well-read person is naturally elegant. Sixth Prince, if you admit defeat now, I, the Crown Prince, may consider giving you my share of the bet for the sake of our diplomatic relations."

Faced with the enemy's provocation, Xiao Yuzhi instinctively wanted to attack.

But at the critical moment, he suddenly remembered Qiu Ning's words: An incompetent and guilty enemy poses a greater threat.

The reason why Chu Shaochen acted like this was simply because he saw his potential was beginning to show and he was afraid of losing to him.

Little did he know that the more the opponent did this, the more it aroused Xiao Yuzhi's desire to win.

"Thank you for your kindness, Prince Chu, but it's not necessary. Without your offer, this bet would have fallen into my hands sooner or later."

Xiao Yuzhi didn't feel intimidated at all because the other party was more famous than himself. On the contrary, he blocked Chu Shaochen with a few tricks.

All the civil and military officials present secretly gave Xiao Yuzhi a thumbs up.

Neither humble nor arrogant, and fearless in the face of danger, this is the bearing and cultivation that a prince should have.

In this round of competition, both sides agreed to create couplets. Each person could come up with a first line of a couplet, and if they could come up with a neat and orderly second line, they would win.

Chu Shaochen didn't intend to waste too much time. At the beginning, he took the initiative to come up with a couplet and asked Xiao Yuzhi to answer it within the time of one stick of incense.

"And it's quite good. My first couplet is: Painting a lotus and a monk."

As he finished speaking, all the civil and military officials of Daxia gasped.

The reason is simple, because everyone realizes that this is an eternal question. It is said that it was asked by a great scholar three hundred years ago, and no one in the seven countries has been able to answer it so far.

Because the pronunciation of this pair is the same from beginning to end, and it also has a very unique artistic conception.

This alone has stumped too many scholars and students.

At this time, a young official stood up and protested, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Chu immediately came up with a secret that no one has ever matched. This is clearly an attempt to make things difficult for the Sixth Prince."

His words were recognized by most people.

"Indeed, even the learned and scholarly Prince wouldn't be able to answer this couplet, let alone the Sixth Prince, a mere child. I suggest we change the first line."

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Chu Shaochen first glanced at the two officials who spoke, and then said in a mocking voice:

"Just because no one has yet to find the right answer doesn't mean no one will be able to in the future. If this Crown Prince can find the right answer, will your Sixth Prince be willing to admit defeat right here and now?"

"You..." A group of officials pointed at Chu Shaochen, sighing at his arrogance. One of them couldn't help but say:

"Your Majesty, this couplet has stumped generations of people. I, this old minister, believe that the Chu State lacks the sincerity to put it to the test. It would be better to..."

"I can match it!"

Before the minister finished speaking, a childish yet confident voice suddenly penetrated and echoed in the hall.

Everyone turned their eyes to Xiao Yuzhi again, only to see him take two steps forward with his hands behind his back, looking mature despite his age.

"This is very simple. I have three different ways to respond to this couplet, divided into three levels of artistic conception: upper, middle, and lower. I wonder which one Crown Prince Chu would like to hear first?"

When Chu Shaochen heard this, his eyes suddenly widened in shock.

It took him half a day to come up with the second line, but there was only one line.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuzhi came up and said there were three ways to deal with it. Chu Shaochen instinctively didn't believe it.

"Impossible! If you can tell me three countermeasures, I will voluntarily admit defeat." Chu Shaochen said firmly.

The officials on both sides were all shocked and opened their mouths in astonishment.

Could it be that the Sixth Prince had been hiding his true potential? Was he actually a once-in-a-generation prodigy?

Then, everyone saw Xiao Yuzhi actually stated the first solution word for word.