Chapter 130 He Won't Win This Time
Ji Yunshu didn't want to indulge her and said directly, "Since this lantern is used as a prize, it doesn't belong to you, right?"
Zhao Shen guessed the riddle based on his own ability. If he met a cute little girl, Ji Yunshu might not be reluctant to give in.
But it was obvious that the brother and sister had ulterior motives.
Young Master Tianshu shrugged helplessly and said, "This lady is right. The lantern has been put out for prizes. Whoever wins will own it."
Zhou Ting complained, "But now my brother and Mr. Zhao have both guessed correctly. Are we supposed to split the lamp in two and give each of us half?"
Ji Yunshu thought it was not impossible. With such a large piece of rose quartz, even if only half of it was left, it could be re-polished and used to set jewelry.
Young Master Tianshu seemed to see through her thoughts and said, "How about this, I'll ask another question. Whoever gets the lantern right gets it."
It's impossible to split it in half, it would be such a waste.
Zhou Ting hesitated and said, "What if both of them guessed correctly? The riddles you gave before were already difficult enough. My brother and Young Master Zhao both guessed correctly. Maybe we'll get the same result if we guess again."
Young Master Tianshu said to her, "I probably know why you and your sister came to me this time. I will give you a difficult question this time. If you can't answer it, don't bother me anymore."
He still had a smile on his face, but his words were very rude.
Zhou Ting was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked at Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun hadn't expected Tianshu to bring it up directly. Anger welled up in his heart, secretly resenting the other party's lack of appreciation. However, he remained calm and said, "Alright, I'd like to see how you plan to stump me, young master."
Ji Yunshu keenly understood what was going on and said with a turn of his eyes, "If we can guess your problem, we can come to you in the future."
Since he could be approached by these two siblings who were obviously from extraordinary backgrounds, she felt that Tianshu might be more than just a talented person.
Tianshu didn't answer her question, but said calmly: "Then wait until you guess correctly."
Zhao Shen had no objection: "Please ask the questions."
Tianshu seemed to have come up with this idea on the spur of the moment. He thought for a moment before saying, "There are three boxes, A, B, and C, filled with copper coins. Box A has twice as many copper coins as B and C combined. Box B has half as many copper coins as A and C combined. Box C has one-third as many copper coins as A and B combined plus one hundred more. How many copper coins are in each box?"
Ji Yunshu: She seemed to have heard her teacher talk about something similar when she was in high school.
I didn't understand the process, after all, it was so complicated that it made me want to bang my head against the wall, but the answers to this kind of questions follow a certain pattern.
She didn't say anything, but looked at Young Master Tianshu. In this era, someone who could casually answer such a question must have known what he was studying on a daily basis.
No wonder Zhou Ting said that he was very talented but did not take part in the imperial examination.
Tianshu seemed very satisfied with the question he had asked. He met Ji Yunshu's inquiring gaze and said with a smile, "Madam, do you have any questions?"
Ji Yunshu asked without hesitation, "Is it enough to just state the result, or do you need to explain the process of achieving the result?"
Tianshu looked at her in surprise and asked, "Does this make any difference? Or does Madam already have the answer?"
There may be no difference to others, but to Ji Yunshu, there is a big difference.
"No, I'm just asking."
She turned to look at Zhao Shen, who shook his head at her. This was obviously not an area he was familiar with.
Ji Yunshu whispered a few words of solution to the problem in his ear.
Zhao Shen's eyes lit up and he immediately fell into deep thought. After a moment, he gave the answer.
"There are three hundred coppers in each of the three boxes."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
I knew you had a good brain, but I didn't know it was this good.
Zhou Xun and his sister were still confused.
Tianshu had already stepped forward and grabbed Zhao Shen, asking excitedly, "How did you come up with the answer?"
Ji Yunshu felt fortunate that he was wise enough not to give a direct answer.
She really didn't know how she came up with that.
Zhao Shen glanced at her, but did not point it out. He explained slowly and calmly.
After he finished speaking, Tianshu changed his attitude and said enthusiastically, "I am so lucky to meet a genius like you today."
Zhao Shen pulled his sleeve out of his hand and said modestly, "Sir, you are too kind."
Tianshu didn't notice the Zhou siblings' unhappy expressions at all, and said happily, "How can it be a compliment? I've been thinking about this question for several days. I don't know your name, sir. If you have time in the future, could you please come and ask for advice?"
Zhao Shen: "My name is Zhao Shen, and I'm from the capital."
Young Master Tianshu immediately said, "What a coincidence! I'm going to the capital for the imperial examination next year. I'll come find you then."
Zhao Shen agreed, said goodbye to him and the Zhou brothers and sisters, and left with Ji Yunshu.
Ji Yunshu walked out of the restaurant not far away, holding the exquisite crystal lamp in his hand. He looked back and saw Zhou Xun standing at the window of the private room on the third floor.
Although he wasn't too far away, I couldn't make out his expression in the bright light.
She asked Zhao Shen: "Who are this pair of brother and sister?"
Zhao Shen looked at the lamp in his hand and asked, "What do you think?"
Ji Yunshu thought about the two people just now: "They are of noble status, but I have never seen them in the capital. And they came to Suzhou at this time. Is it related to Prince Yong?"
Zhao Shen looked at her with eyes full of admiration: "The two children born to Prince Yong's concubine Zhou."
Ji Yunshu was surprised: "Just let your own children take care of it?"
She understood why Prince Yong sent people here. After all, the matter was not small. What Zhao Shen was doing now was just maintaining stability. It was obvious that after the arrival of the emperor's new officials, there would be another wave of purges.
Before that, someone important must come from Prince Yong's Mansion to clean up the mess.
But Prince Yong has always been very secretive, so why did he let his children come forward this time?
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "Normally, no one should know that the man behind this is Prince Yong. Yongzhou is not far from Suzhou. Isn't it normal for them to come to see the lantern festival?"
"It seems they are very confident that they didn't leave any evidence behind. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to appear before us so openly. No wonder you revealed your identity."
Zhao Shen glanced at the lamp in her hand and said, "It will explode sooner or later. Today is a good opportunity. If we don't reveal our identities, even if we win, we may not be able to get the lamp. This concubine of Prince Yong is not an easy woman to deal with."
Ji Yunshu raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"
"Prince Yong has only one legitimate son, Crown Prince Xiao Kun, who grew up in the capital. The princess is a vegetarian, devoted to Buddhist teachings, and oblivious to worldly affairs. The most favored member of the palace is Concubine Zhou, the mother of Xiao Xun and Xiao Ting. Prince Yong has many children, including seven or eight daughters. What do you think of Xiao Ting accompanying her brother to handle such a major event in Suzhou?"
Ji Yunshu thought back to the Xiao Ting he had just met. She did not have the timidity that was common among the illegitimate children in the capital. Instead, she was confident and generous, and even had a hint of pride.
He knew her and Zhao Shen's true identities, but still dared to provoke them deliberately.
Very courageous.
He seems to have a spoiled temper, but when he really loses, he doesn't make a fuss.
Be able to bend and stretch.
Ji Yunshu sighed, "No wonder Prince Yong won. His children are all very capable."
Even though he was far away in the capital, Crown Prince Xiao Kun, who was not personally taught by Prince Yong, was a hidden talent.
"He won't win this time." Zhao Shen curled his lips and said, "It's not necessarily a good thing that all my sons are powerful."
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