freenovelworld Chapter 203: Cross the River and Kill the One You Love
Chapter 203: Cross the River and Kill the One You Love
All the officials burst into laughter.
Chen Changan was speechless!
You even brought the birthday party to a climax. I believe you when you say you can make a woman do this, but with your talent... can I fucking believe it?
Doing this again, do you have no memory?
I just gave you a couplet to let you show off, but don't you even consider the occasion when you're trying to show off?
The old lady's face was full of expression, and there was no expression of eternal absoluteness.
But if she performed a simple one, it would weaken her reputation as a talented woman. The old lady shook her head and said, "Then please listen carefully, Your Highness. The precious tree Lingchun has been around for three thousand years!"
The old lady's couplet uses the precious tree Lingchun to symbolize her own longevity, having lived through three thousand years.
This couplet is not difficult, but for Xiang Wang, it is extremely difficult.
Xiang Wang looked at Chen Changan for help, but Chen Changan lowered his head.
How can I help you with so many people watching?
Call you a fool!
Seeing that the prince was silent, Lu Fengsheng quickly spoke up: "Black Turtle wishes you a happy 90th birthday!"
In a hurry, this second couplet has many flaws.
The first couplet is about the precious tree Lingchun, which refers to plants. Although the turtle is also a symbol of longevity, it is not appropriate to use it here.
The old lady said three thousand years, which was obviously an exaggeration, but she did not say ninety years of spring.
The old lady nodded not very satisfied, and everyone was in deep thought.
On the other end, Chen Changan said, "Old Madam, the prince told me the second couplet."
"He said, 'The first line is about the three thousand years of the precious tree Lingchun', and the second line is about 'The dragon eyebrow and the top of the flower have twenty thousand years of spring and autumn'!"
The old lady's eyes immediately lit up and she nodded repeatedly.
This time the couplet is perfect.
Yan Qing noticed the clue and bit her teeth slightly. The top scholar was indeed very talented.
Lu Fengsheng was dissatisfied and said sternly, "Master Chen! I was the first one to come up with this couplet. Why are you trying to take credit for it? Get out of here!"
Chen Changan said curiously: "The art of couplets is not about who is more neat and who wins. What does it have to do with who gets it right first or later?"
"Besides, it was not me who came up with this couplet, but the prince."
"How dare you speak to the prince like that?"
"you……"
Lu Fengsheng shuddered all over. Chen Changan was using the prince as a shield!
Seeing that the prince was about to get angry, the old lady waved her hand and said, "Prince, I am here to write couplets to entertain the guests. Please don't hurt the harmony."
"I am already so old, and my mind is not very sharp. My granddaughter-in-law is very talented and I like her very much."
"Please ask her to come up with a few couplets so that we can have a good discussion."
The old lady smiled and held Yan Qing's hand, and Yan Qing's face turned red with embarrassment.
The old lady intended to let Yan Qing choose a lover through a couplet competition. How could she not understand that?
All the teenagers were eager to make a move.
Although Wang Men Gua has a bad reputation, the Li family is too powerful after all.
If you can marry into the Li family, you can take charge of the Li family business.
Which wealthy family wouldn’t be tempted?
Yan Qing pulled the old lady, shook her head and said, "Grandma, today is your birthday, you shouldn't be the one choosing a son-in-law for me..."
Without waiting for Yan Qing to finish her words, the old lady shook her head stubbornly: "What nonsense are you talking about? The Li family obeys orders, so stop talking."
The old lady made the final decision, and Yan Qing could only bow his head.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiang Wang sat down.
He secretly said to Chen Changan: "Brother Changan, you have to perform well next time!"
"Me? Performance?"
Chen Changan shook his head. What does it have to do with me?
"You're so stupid, you can't even figure this out?" Xiang Wang said seriously.
"The old lady is obviously choosing a son-in-law for her grandson. As long as he can win Yan Qing's heart, he can get the military power of 300,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry!"
"I'll be the emperor and you'll be the general!"
"When the time comes, with you in my side, I can indulge in joy. Wouldn't that be great?"
It turns out that Xiang Wang had such an idea!
But Chen Changan already had three lovers living in his heart.
Zhao Qingcheng, Luo Zhuyu, and Sun Jingyi, who has been with him all the time and never left him.
How can a man be so merciful?
*** heard their conversation and turned back angrily: "Asshole, shut up!"
Chen Changan immediately covered his mouth.
Xiang Wang looked back in confusion: "Sister, you asked Brother Changan to shut up? He has nothing to do with you...?"
"Why is it okay?" *** said through gritting his teeth.
"I am his wife, and the wedding will be held in half a month. Although Yan Qing has a good family background, military power concerns the safety of the country. How can it fall into the hands of such a bastard?"
"Anyway, I don't care. If you dare to speak, I..."
*** paused. It seemed impossible to ask his father to kill Chen Changan.
"I will let Xiang Yingyu ignore you forever!"
Chen Changan nodded repeatedly.
Hurry up and tell Xiang Yingyou to ignore me. I couldn’t ask for more.
Seeing Chen Changan nodding continuously, *** immediately understood his thoughts. Threats were useless!
"This is my order, you cannot disobey!"
"Otherwise, on the night you marry me, I will tell you that you are in poor health and ask Father to kill you!"
I, I, I am not feeling well?
***, please don't talk nonsense!
Apart from poetry, Xiang Wang was clear-headed about other things: "Sister, you can't threaten my brother Chang'an."
"I've heard in the palace that Yan Qing is very picky and won't marry anyone other than the top scholar. Could it be possible that Lu Fengsheng could marry Yan Qing and take charge of the military power?"
"It's easy to take control of military power, but it's hard to take it back!"
Xiang Liuli looked at Xiang Wang, frowning in thought.
My brother is right. It is a good thing if the military power is in the hands of the royal family or our own people.
Xiang Wang thinks so highly of Chen Changan, he will soon become his husband...
Come to think of it, it seems we can only let him do as he pleases.
*** changed his mind: "Well, you can't talk casually anyway."
"Yan Qing asks a question. If Lu Fengsheng wants to speak, you interrupt him. If he doesn't speak, you just sit there quietly."
Chen Changan was speechless.
"***, do you think that I am a genius of the ages and can fight against you whenever I want?"
"impossible!"
***He breathed a sigh of relief. If it doesn’t match…then there’s nothing we can do, right?
"Yan'er, today is my birthday party, do you want to spoil the fun?"
After waiting for a long time, Yan Qing didn't say anything.
The old lady was a little unhappy.
"Yan Er doesn't dare."
Yan Qing had no choice but to walk up to the old lady.
All the talented people of similar age pricked up their ears, not wanting to miss a single word.
Yan Qing said dejectedly: "Everyone, please listen. Cheng Zu ordered the topic, and the paper is full of helpless emotions."
No matter whether you obey the old lady's orders or not, you will feel helpless.
If I can match them up and satisfy the old lady, then I'll be safe!
The young talents all frowned and concentrated, with Lu Fengsheng showing the most obvious expression, eager to try.
Xiang Wang was anxious: "Brother Changan, please answer quickly!"
Chen Changan didn't listen to what Yan Qing said: "How dare I disobey the emperor's order?"
"They said, just look at Lu Fengsheng."
*** nodded with satisfaction. Chen Changan was still very obedient.
However, *** could also understand Yan Qing. Seeing that she was in trouble and her eyes moved, she saw Lu Fengsheng suddenly raised his hand.
*** was immediately shocked: "Asshole, come on!"
Chen Changan immediately stood up, raised his hand and said, "I'll do it!"
He turned his head to look at Lu Fengsheng, and saw that he just raised his hand to scratch his head, and he was very angry.
***, what are you doing?
Lu Fengsheng didn’t get it right, okay?
Chen Changan looked at *** angrily, and ***'s face darkened and became cold as ice.
Okay, okay, you are a princess, you are right.
Yan Qing glanced at Chen Changan, feeling a little complicated: "Master Chen, do you have a second line?"
Chen Changan was pushed to the limit and could only sigh: "This... Um, Madam Li, I, I didn't actually listen to your first line..."
Yan Qing's expression changed, and all the talented people laughed out loud.
What is this Mr. Chen doing?
You didn't listen, but stood up and said, "Come on, what the hell?"
*** laughed out loud and snorted coldly, "Asshole, are you trying to mess things up on purpose?"
"Madam Li is such a person, if she can be with you, then she can be with you, but if she can't, please be quiet and don't lose face for my royal family."
Chen Changan shuddered all over and gritted his teeth in anger.
It was you who told me to shut up, and it was also you who told me to be right. It's really hard to be a servant in your family.
Yan Qing's face turned red with embarrassment, and she spoke through gritted teeth.
"Okay, let me say it again... Following the order of my ancestors, the paper is filled with helpless emotions."
Chen Changan looked at ***, and at this time Lu Fengsheng really raised his hand.
*** Raised his eyebrows, Chen Changan looked at the delicate flowers in front of the courtyard and said, "Protect the flowers with sincerity, and kill the one you love before crossing the river."