Five people share an umbrella, and the little one relies entirely on the adults for protection.

He may not mean that.

But after following Cui Xian's couplet, his meaning was forced to be misinterpreted into: Whether I can enter this palace today depends entirely on a word from you, sir. I beg you to show me mercy!

After the explanation, more and more people understood the meaning of the two couplets and burst into laughter.

But after laughing, everyone looked at Cui Xian with amazement and admiration.

It takes a very quick mind to write couplets so skillfully.

Compared to Huang Lun's words just now, "Tongsheng will take exams until he is old", the counterattack of the little prodigy was neither sharp nor harsh, but extremely elegant.

Because they didn't say anything.

It is you, Huang Lun, who compares yourself to a 'villain'!

What makes countless people stare in amazement is that Cui Xian is only eight years old!

"good!"

"The title of little prodigy is well-deserved. I admire you!"

Even the King of Nanyang smiled and looked at Cui Xian after understanding the meaning of the couplet, and exclaimed: "Great! You are quick-witted, upright and dignified. You are worthy of being the little prodigy praised by His Majesty."

"It is a blessing for Nanyang to have such a child prodigy!"

After saying that.

The King of Nanyang actually treated Cui Xian as a guest of honor and said politely, "Mr. Cui, please come in."

Everyone was stunned.

Although the King of Nanyang has no real power, isn't he too polite to a young child?

Only Mr. Dong Lai and Li Duan watched this scene, smiling without saying a word.

They were all in a very happy mood, and Cui Xian was treated as a VIP and introduced into the palace.

Huang Lun was left standing there, his face turning red and black, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Because of today's game, he lost completely!

Amid the ridicule of the crowd, Huang Lun could no longer bear it, and covered his face with his sleeves and left in shame.

I think it won’t be long before this unique and elegant couplet competition will spread.

Huang Lun, who tried to use the little prodigy as a stepping stone, ended up being the one who stepped for the little prodigy!

The other side.

Cui Xian followed the King of Nanyang, Dong Lai, Li Duan and other bigwigs into the King of Nanyang's Palace.

Although this is a "county palace", its specifications are much higher than those of ordinary mansions.

The interior is elegant, grand and luxurious, with winding corridors, and pavilions with exquisite landscapes. It does have a royal style.

The scholars who followed in stared with their eyes wide open, exclaiming that they had never seen the world before.

The main table for today's literary gathering is placed in the pavilion of the lotus pond in the palace.

Just looking at the environment, it is extremely elegant and most suitable for holding literary gatherings.

In addition to the environment, the protagonist attending today's literary gathering is Mr. Dong Lai, a famous scholar from Daliang.

It's no exaggeration to say.

In a small place like Nanyang, it would have been impossible to hold a literary gathering more grand than today's, thirty years ago or thirty years later.

The King of Nanyang took over this literary gathering apparently in order to gain fame.

Because today's literary gathering will definitely be recorded in the Nanyang County Chronicles for future generations to read.

So, King Nanyang wanted to play big.

Arriving beside the lotus pond, the King of Nanyang did not immediately invite the guests to sit in the pavilion, but said: "I have heard for a long time that the writers and poets of Daliang show their talents and style in literary gatherings. I really yearn for it, but unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to see it."

"Today, as the host, I would like to invite you all to participate in a game."

"Do you see that pavilion? The most expensive wine, food, and fruits are prepared inside for you to enjoy. I, the king, shamelessly asked for a seat inside. Except for me, the rest of you can choose whether to sit inside."

Wow!

Hearing this, everyone was shocked, and then their eyes lit up.

Originally everyone agreed that the pavilion was where the big guys should sit, but from what the prince said, everyone can sit there?

But anyone with a smart enough brain can figure out that King Nanyang's words must be conditional.

really.

After the King of Nanyang finished speaking, he suddenly smiled and looked at Cui Xian: "Young Master Cui, what I just said may seem generous, but in fact it has caused a big problem for everyone present."

"I will not tell you what the problem is. They are old and care about their reputation. If they want to refuse, they will be embarrassed, which will make both sides very embarrassed."

"But you are talented in writing and young, so you definitely don't have this concern. I would like to invite you to participate in this game first. As long as you participate, they will not be able to refuse and will have to participate."

I have to say that this prince is quite humorous in his speech.

Although Cui Xian was invited, he was also left with room to refuse: You are young and have no worries, so it doesn't matter even if you refuse.

Everyone looked at Cui Xian.

Cui Xian smiled and said, "Then Your Majesty, can you explain clearly what this game is?"

Amid the sound of everyone gasping, the King of Nanyang laughed and said, "How about a couplet poem? Do you want to participate, little prodigy?"

It turned out to be a couplet poem!

Since ancient times, the most advanced game in literary gatherings has definitely been couplet poetry.

Because the rules of this game are that the host randomly chooses a theme.

Then, everyone participating in the game takes turns to write a poem around this theme, and finally they are combined to form a poem.

Looking back over the hundreds and thousands of years of previous dynasties, there are only a few decent couplet poems that have been passed down.

Because there are so many people sitting together, their knowledge and ideas vary.

In a very short period of time, one has to stick to the topic while hastily continuing with the previous poem and adapting to the situation.

In the end, the finished poems are often strange and confusing in meaning.

Therefore, except for those grand literary gatherings where many big names gather, where couplets can be played in various ways, it is impossible for such games to appear in small literary gatherings.

No one expected that the King of Nanyang would come up with such a 'high-end' problem.

Dong Lai, Li Duan and others looked at Cui Xian.

The other scholars present also looked at Cui Xian.

He is young, so it doesn’t matter even if he refuses.

But having said that, everyone still has a hidden expectation in their hearts.

Because the little prodigy became famous for his poetry!

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Cui Xian did not agree or refuse, but asked with a smile: "May I ask, Your Majesty, what is the theme of today's couplet poem?"

The smile on the face of the King of Nanyang became brighter and brighter: "It is on the table in the lotus pond pavilion. Please take a look at it yourself."

then.

Cui Xian bowed to the other party, and then was the first to walk into the pavilion amid countless shocks, cheers, and admirations.

He took on the game!

The eyes of the scholars in the entire palace were shining, and they were so excited that they could hardly control themselves.

A game of couplet poetry brought this already grand Nanyang Literary Festival to its climax!