This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

"I know, I know the answer to this question." As the beggar spoke, many were shocked. They looked at the princess, seemingly guessing what had happened.

"Heh, you dare to insult me ​​with a beggar? Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill someone?"

Huangfu Lingxue laughed. Such petty tricks were far too low-class for the royal family. She also underestimated the Crown Prince, inwardly marveling at how naive the princes of Yong'an City were.

However, the dilemma of this problem was solved with the appearance of this beggar.

"Eldest sister, we agreed that whoever answers correctly can marry you. With so many people watching, don't go back on your word!" The Crown Prince spoke up at the opportune moment, causing another uproar.

Could it be that the eldest princess would ultimately marry a beggar? People were shocked by this very speculation.

"Alright, then let this beggar tell us the answer to this question." The eldest princess, however, remained unhurried, staring at Confucius with a meaningful gaze.

"It's seven!" the beggar shouted.

"Why seven?" someone asked.

"Because, because Xiao Jianxian once had the Seven Strategists Pavilion, the Seven Merchant Guilds, the Seven Sea Ships, the Seven Soldiers, and the Seven Beauties. Everything about Xiao Jianxian is related to the number seven. Therefore, I conclude that since this question came from Xiao Jianxian, it must be related to the number seven."

The beggar stammered, and this answer shocked everyone once again, prompting them to recall the events of Xiao Jianxian's past.

It is said that when Xiao Jianxian suddenly appeared, people learned that he had a Seven Strategists Pavilion under his command. The Seven Strategists Pavilion was Xiao Jianxian's think tank, and all his decisions came from the Seven Strategists. The Seven Strategists refers to seven people, and no one knows who these seven people are, but each of them is a person of extraordinary talent and ability.

The Seven Merchant Guilds refer to the seven merchant guilds under Xiao Jianxian's command. Although they are now deserted, they once shocked the world. It turned out that such a behemoth had risen in various countries in the business world.

The Seven Seas Ships are seven seagoing vessels built by Xiao Jianxian for long voyages. Xiao Jianxian also said that another world lies on the other side of the sea.

The Seven Soldiers are seven contemporary masters; some speculate they are seven sword immortals, responsible for the killing and combat of the soldiers.

The "seven beauties" part is easier to understand; Xiao Jianxian had seven beauties.

Looking back now, it seems that Xiao Jianxian had a fondness for the number seven.

"That makes some sense. How come I didn't think of that? Could it really be seven?"

"Oh no, oh no, Princess Chang is going to marry a beggar!"

The murmurs resumed, and this time, the voices seemed to have begun to accept Seven's answer. The beggar's words made perfect sense; it was true that highly accomplished people often had peculiar tastes, and that Xiao Jianxian and Seven shared an inexplicable connection.

"Confucius, what do you think?"

Huangfu Lingxue ignored Ling Feng's anxiety. She was confident; regardless of whether it was the seventh or not, what she valued was Confucius's approval.

The crown prince is young and naive, but this old man can't possibly be naive, can he?

How dare they marry their eldest princess to a beggar? This is a slap in the face to the royal family. The royal family has its own rules; you can do whatever you want, but when it comes to the royal family's reputation, you must stand united against external threats.

Anyone who dares to offend the royal family will face only one consequence: disappearance, no matter who they are.

"Master, why haven't you announced the results yet?" The Crown Prince was overjoyed. He had initially worried that the beggar's answer was somewhat far-fetched, but now the beggar's words made perfect sense, and even he was beginning to believe them.

"Master, the Crown Prince is urging you. Is this answer correct?" The eldest princess also began to press, leaving the old man Confucius in a dilemma.

"this..."

Confucius glanced at Cui Yuan beside him. Cui Yuan had been giving hints, but would he really dare to do it?

When Emperor Wu was enraged, corpses floated for miles.

"No, answer again,"

In the end, Huangfu Lingxue smiled. She knew that a cunning old fox like Confucius would never dare to offend the royal family, even if that person was the crown prince. Offending the crown prince or offending the royal family was too easy a choice.

"What?" The crown prince exclaimed in surprise, immediately demanding an explanation.

Are you sure it's not right?

"Your Highness, this problem has no solution. This beggar's story is merely a fabrication based on Xiao Jianxian's past; there are no concrete steps to solve it, so it's incorrect."

Confucius sighed helplessly. In front of so many people, he had to persuade them with reason; otherwise, not only would the reputation of the academy be ruined, but his life would also be lost.

"Take another look and see if it's really wrong?" the crown prince pressed.

At this moment, Huangfu Lingxue knew it was her turn to step forward. She took a step forward, walked to the city gate, and looked up at the Crown Prince.

Although she was looking up, at that moment, everyone clearly sensed an aura emanating from this woman—the bearing of a ruler.

"Your Highness, you are still too young. If Consort Xian were here, she would absolutely not allow a beggar to be used to humiliate the royal family. You think you are insulting me? In reality, you are slapping the face of the royal family. Do you know the consequences of doing this?"

“It’s understandable that you’re targeting me, but there’s always a limit to wars between princes. Crown Prince, you’ve crossed the line. Now, do you still want me to answer this question? Think it over before you speak. After all, Father Emperor is still alive, and it’s not your time to make decisions in Yong’an City.”

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince and the princes behind him were all shocked, then broke out in a cold sweat, almost burying themselves in their own sweat. They gave Huangfu Wuji a resentful look.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Huangfu Wuji was currently whistling while looking at other places, acting as if it had nothing to do with him.

This crime is too grave; even they cannot bear the consequences. It insults the royal family and is tantamount to treason.

"Okay, this question is invalid."

The crown prince hurriedly spoke up; he too was terrified, having nearly buried himself in his own grave.

The eldest princess sneered. This might be the best outcome. By invalidating one question, she still had a chance.

Xiao Xingchen clicked his tongue in amazement. This seemingly insurmountable second round had been broken just like that? No wonder he's the Ghost King; he truly has methods.

However, he silently kept Xiao Jianxian's past in mind. He didn't think the matter was so simple; these math problems seemed to be conveying something, but he couldn't understand it yet.

"This woman has the bearing of an emperor, but your dream of becoming a king and having a beautiful woman by your side is shattered," Daji commented listlessly, taking the opportunity to tease Xiao Xingchen.

This made Xiao Xingchen shake his head and chuckle.

"Huangfu Lingxue truly deserves to be called a prodigy among the younger generation. Her intelligence far surpasses that of these princes raised in Yong'an City. Most terrifyingly, she is also a sword immortal, which is enough to instantly kill these princes, but..."

"But what?" Daji turned her head.

"Alas, with that Martial Emperor around, the Great Qian Dynasty cannot allow a female emperor to appear. Huangfu Lingxue's fate may be very tragic in the end."

Thinking of her own experiences in her past life, she knew this princess's fate wouldn't be much better. In this era, a woman being too powerful was not allowed.

Daji, unusually, did not refute. The two looked back down at the city wall; a new round of tests was about to begin.

"The eldest princess wins the first round. The second round's questions are invalid. Now it's the third round. Please set your questions."

Confucius announced loudly, which caused a roar from the still excited crowd. The decisive round was about to begin. No one expected that the second round would be invalid. Now, what if the princess couldn't answer the question in the third round?

The prince hesitated. Before the game started, he had said that a best-of-three series would be enough to win, but now the worst result was a 1-1 tie, which was seriously different from his initial plan.