As soon as Che Wu finished speaking, the people at the scene became excited, and everyone was waiting to see who could answer the last puzzle correctly.

Leng Xi, who only answered one question correctly, hoped that Luo Lan would win, because if Luo Lan won, he could naturally become her apprentice.

Leng Ming held his head high, looking determined to win.

Luo Lan's face was calm, while Leng Yu held the eight numbered cards she had won in her hand, with a hint of worry between her brows.

He didn't want his wife to secretly recognize Leng Ming, that little brat, as her master. He wanted to remind Luo Lan not to be anxious and to think about it slowly, but seeing the calm and indifferent look on Lan'er's face, he pursed his lips and said nothing.

Che Wu glanced at everyone and looked at the last puzzle above his head. With a solemn and serious expression, he pulled it down, slowly spread it out, and slowly spoke:

"The lamp is hard to extinguish even when hit by rain, and it shines brighter when blown by wind. If it were to fly up into the sky, it would surely become a star on the edge of the moon. Can you two guess what this is?"

Che Wu's eyelids were slightly raised, a light wrinkle was clearly visible on his forehead, and there was a hint of amusement and curiosity in his eyes.

The first nineteen puzzles of Lihua Academy were finally solved by a woman and a child. This is truly a rare and bizarre thing.

So this last question cannot be said to be the most difficult, but it is not easy either.

The scene fell silent for a moment. This question really stumped Luo Lan and Leng Ming.

Leng Ming held his chin with one hand, thinking hard, and after a long pause, he finally raised his hand and answered:

"Is it a lantern?"

He wasn't sure if his answer was correct, so his tone was a little low.

Che Wu shook his head slightly, telling him with his gestures that this answer was incorrect.

Leng Ming pursed his lips and fell into deep thought again.

Luo Lan muttered these words to himself while thinking carefully.

Suddenly her eyes lit up and she answered loudly:

"It's a firefly."

"Impossible, the firefly has already appeared, it won't appear again."

Leng Ming frowned and interrupted Luo Lan, but Che Wu half-closed his eyes and chuckled, then nodded in confirmation:

"It's a firefly indeed. If it can fly up into the sky and glow, what else could it be but a firefly?"

"But...but we already had a puzzle about fireflies, why is there another one?"

Leng Ming was a little confused, but also a little annoyed.

Although he also felt that the answer should be fireflies after hearing what Luo Lan said just now, he felt that the answer would not come again, so he didn't even think about fireflies.

It seems that I am too conceited and stupid.

Che Wu smiled and lowered his eyes, saying loudly:

"Although the answer to the riddle has appeared before, the riddle is different. Therefore, this time it is this girl who wins. The title of the smartest person in the capital should naturally be bestowed upon this girl."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Luo Lan and smiled at her with admiration in his eyes.

"This girl is not only beautiful, but also smart. I admire her immensely. Please come up to the stage and say a few words to everyone. Tell us your name, and I will present you with the plaque for the smartest person."

Listening to Che Wu's praise and his eyes that were always staring at Luo Lan, Leng Yu frowned, took her hand, and said coldly:

"No need, my wife has something else to do."

After he finished speaking, he pulled her and turned to leave. This action made everyone sigh, and Che Wu even shouted directly:

"Girl, girl, you haven't told me your name yet. May I ask your name? Do you want to be the smartest person?"

Luo Lan was pulled by Leng Yu. Just as she was about to look back, Leng Yu stopped her, "Don't look back. I don't like you being noticed by others."

How overbearing is this sentence?

Luo Lan pouted her lips, but she also thought it was quite interesting that Leng Yu was jealous.

After they left the main gate of Lihua Academy, Leng Xi and Leng Ming followed them out. Leng Xi even caught up with the two who were striding forward and muttered,

"What is Fourth Brother doing? Why don't you let the Imperial Sister-in-law receive the award?"

"Your sister-in-law doesn't want it."

Leng Yu's voice was cold. He didn't like his woman to be exposed in public and stand on the stage to be judged by other men.

The most important thing is that she is Princess Yu. The reason why he asked her to participate in this lantern riddle guessing competition is because she wanted to come, otherwise, he would not let her come.

Luo Lan took his arm directly, winked at Leng Xi, raised his head and said proudly:

"My victory is enough. I don't care about that title. You don't have to call me Master. Just admit defeat."

"How can that be done?"

Leng Ming refused directly with a slightly solemn expression. He said seriously:

"We can't change our minds about what we agreed to. When we return to Prince Yu's Mansion, I will become your disciple."

Leng Xi also laughed,

"Yes, I also participated, and I also lost, so I also want to acknowledge you as my master. This can't be just forgotten."

It seems that this matter is of great benefit to Leng Xi. He originally wanted to recognize Luo Lan as his master and learn chess from her. Now it has become a natural thing and it saves a lot of trouble. No wonder he is so happy.

Seeing this, Leng Yu pointed directly at a carriage road not far away:

"I've prepared a carriage for you. Hurry back to the palace. You've been out having fun all day without an attendant. Father and Mother will miss you."

When Leng Ming mentioned returning to the palace, his face darkened. Leng Xi pursed his lips and said:

"Before coming here, Ming'er and I agreed that he wouldn't be going back tonight. He'll stay at my house later, or we can stay at Prince Yu's house. There's a lantern festival going on in the palace today anyway, so no one will notice Ming'er isn't there."

Hearing this, Leng Ming nodded continuously.

"Fifth brother is right. I had no intention of returning before I came here, so I didn't bring any followers. I want to stay in Prince Yu's mansion and choose an auspicious day to perform the ceremony of becoming your disciple. I still have many questions to ask the Empress Dowager."

Leng Yu and Luo Lan looked at each other, then frowned and refused:

"If your father and your mother find out that you've spent the night outside, they'll definitely punish you. You'd better go back and come out again tomorrow when you have the chance."

Leng Ming just stood there with his head down, shaking his head vigorously, muttering softly,

"If I go back, I won't be able to get out tomorrow."

Then, he raised his head again and said firmly:

"I had already made an agreement with my mother before I came here. She agreed to let me stay overnight in Prince Yu's mansion, so she won't punish me. Besides... besides, it's not easy for me to get out once, and I'm not sure when I can come out next time."

As he said this, Leng Ming lowered his head, looking like he was about to cry.

"real?"

Luo Lan looked at him doubtfully, but Leng Ming nodded righteously and pitifully, "It's true. Anyone who lies is a puppy."

Seeing Leng Yu's cute and pitiful appearance, Luo Lan looked at Leng Yu with a dark face, and discussed with pouting lips,

"Husband, please, let them stay. Ming'er is so pitiful."