Chapter 144 Testing People's Hearts

"Congratulations, Third Prince, on answering correctly. This question mainly focused on the number eight. Your Highness is exceptionally intelligent; I admire you."

After the shopkeeper's reminder, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but take another look at Lu Youming.

This man was truly capable; in his previous life, he managed to remain by the Crown Prince's side for many years and eventually help the Fifth Prince ascend the throne.

That's precisely why she should be even more careful, careful, and careful again. Thinking about how the other person had looked at her with such hatred, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but feel annoyed with herself.

I was far too careless. If this makes him wary of me, wouldn't that be a loss?

Thinking of this, Gu Shuyan patted her head in frustration. Gu Yingjie, seeing this, assumed that she was just upset about losing the game, so he quickly said, "Shu'er, it's alright. It's just one game. Isn't there one last game?"

"Yes, Sister Yan, we still have one more round!"

Although Xu Shan'er had a bet with Princess Ruyue, Gu Shuyan was far more important to her than the bet. If Gu Shuyan were to hurt her, she wouldn't be happy even if she won the bet.

Princess Ruyue was overjoyed to see that the other party was not in a good mood. She turned around and looked at Lu Youming, saying, "Cousin Youming is really amazing. He can answer such a difficult question."

Upon hearing this, Lu Youming smiled at Princess Ruyue, but his gaze towards Gu Shuyan unconsciously carried a hint of inquiry.

Although everyone says she is violent and cruel, for some reason, looking at her frustrated appearance, Lu Youming always felt that there was a mysterious power about her that made him want to explore it.

"Everyone, you've been quite careful. The next question is: Under the lamplight, people lean on each other, asking about their innermost thoughts, and then the matter is resolved."

As soon as the old shopkeeper finished speaking, not only the people on the high platform, but also the people waiting by the lake fell silent.

For a moment, the scene was silent; no one spoke.

What is it?

Gu Shuyan looked at the shopkeeper with some uncertainty, while Lu Youming looked up at Gu Shuyan upon hearing this.

He had actually thought of it too, but he was too embarrassed to say it because he wasn't sure. Unexpectedly, Gu Shuyan didn't seem to care at all that she might be wrong and asked the question directly.

"Miss is indeed intelligent!"

Before the lamplight, there is the character "丁" (Ding), and the character "人" (ren) is composed of two "人" (ren) radicals. The latter part is relatively more complicated, but if we consider the use of the character "何" (He) and the surname, it can explain the origin of the phrase "问心事，事却了" (wenxin shi shi le).

"Actually, this last question isn't difficult, but because of the previous question as a foundation, you all tried to think about the more difficult part, and ended up missing the correct answer."

Another point is that even if someone guesses the answer, they might be too embarrassed to ask because the answer is too simple, thus giving the opportunity to someone else.

Compared to the two obscure questions before, the last one is less of a riddle and more of a test of human nature.

Looking at the shopkeeper who was congratulating her side on their victory with a smile, Gu Shuyan couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.

I wonder what kind of clever person could come up with such a riddle. If I had the chance, I would really like to see it!

Seeing Gu Shuyan staring blankly at the old man, Lu Youming's gaze lingered on her face for a couple more seconds. This Miss Gu seemed to be quite special.

On the third floor, a man, fanning himself with a folding fan, looked at the person beside him and said with a charming smile, "It seems my little cousin is quite popular, isn't she? I wonder if she was serious when she said she liked someone before."