Chapter 307 Persuasion
Today's awkward situation was caused by Chuchu.
Gao Wenyan knelt on the ground and tried desperately to wink at Qiuqiu, but she didn't see him at all, and looked up with a haughty expression.
If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, Gao Wenyan would have rushed up, hugged Qiuqiu, and shaken her shoulders frantically, asking her why she was there.
Not only did she come, but she also brought the students from Class B of Bowen Academy with her. What exactly is she planning to do?
Doesn't anyone want to explain to Chiu Chiu what a child prodigy is?
"Chirp, stop fooling around."
This child doesn't yet understand the principle of not making promises lightly to an emperor. He's just wondering why Su Junyao didn't stop Qiuqiu?
Su Junyao remained calm and composed; he still had a lot of confidence in Qiuqiu.
Son, go for it!
Chiu Chiu patted her chest and asked Emperor Jingming, "Am I smart?"
Emperor Jingming was shocked by Qiuqiu's shamelessness. He relaxed and leaned back in his chair, watching Qiuqiu and laughing.
Qiuqiu's ability to run rampant in the palace was largely due to the palace's master's indulgence. The reason Emperor Jingming was so lenient with her was that he felt very relaxed when he was with her.
He, a person who would love to sleep with one eye open all day, found chatting with Qiuqiu very pleasant. Just like now, his anger from a moment ago had subsided.
In other words, he didn't have a son of marriageable age, otherwise he definitely wouldn't let Qiuqiu end up with another family. But it doesn't matter, he has a daughter who can call Qiuqiu her sister.
Seeing that Emperor Jingming had remained silent for a long time, Qiuqiu looked up curiously. The mockery in his eyes did not escape Qiuqiu's keen eyes, and she stamped her foot.
[The Emperor is so naughty! He mocks Qiuqiu for trying to help him, and she's unhappy!]
Hmph, I'm a petty person with a magnanimous heart; I won't stoop to his level.
"I'm smart!"
The little girl's voice was firm and decisive, causing everyone to scratch their toes in disbelief. She was truly not being polite.
Strange glances fell on Su Junyao; it was he who was embarrassed by Qiuqiu's boastful words. She was just his daughter; he had to maintain appearances for her.
He fearlessly looked back at everyone.
Lu Wenzheng was envious. No wonder Old Su has such a good attitude!
Chuchu gasped for breath: "But!"
Everyone perked up their ears, and as Chirp chirped and spun around, her chubby little hands sweeping across a large area, she declared, "They, I, am smart!"
Emperor Jingming became interested: "You mean the students in Class B of the Bowen Academy are smarter than you?"
Chiu Chiu nodded, "Yes."
Emperor Jingming lost interest. "Then you're mistaken."
There was a reason why Emperor Jingming did not select students from Qingyang Academy. Logically speaking, the students of Qingyang Academy were already among the best in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Dean Jian had initially recommended Xue Zheng and Su Jingwen. However, based on his understanding of these two children, they were sometimes... well, not very bright.
And since Class B's academic performance in the academy is not as good as theirs, how can they be called child prodigies?
If it weren't for Jin Ningyuan deliberately suppressing his son, fearing that his early maturity would be detrimental to his future, he would probably already be the youngest student in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Even Su Yunyi couldn't compare to him!
Needless to say, Geng Siru had a tragic background. In order to survive, he copied books for the bookstore owner. After learning to read, he memorized all the books on the market in a year.
Emperor Jingming felt he couldn't find such an outstanding child among the crowd.
He didn't think Qiuqiu could accomplish what even a king couldn't.
"Chirp chirp, I know you mean well, but they..." Emperor Jingming changed his words to avoid hurting the child's self-esteem, "Although they are excellent, I need even more excellent children."
Eight- or nine-year-old children are at the age when their self-esteem is being built. Qiao Sheng and the others were holding back their feelings and did not feel that they were inferior to others.
However, the emperor was sitting above, and his words were law and could not be contradicted by anyone.
However, they overlooked one incredibly audacious person—Chirp!
Chiu Chiu broke free from her father's hand, stood with her hands on her hips in the middle of the hall, short and stocky but with an indomitable spirit.
"We're awesome!"
Everyone: Yes, Qiuqiu is right! Every child has unlimited potential.
"Your Majesty, you're so silly!"
Emperor Jingming: "???"
Everyone: Damn it! This little brat must be tired of living!
Su Junyao grabbed Qiuqiu and pulled her into his arms, then knelt down and pressed Qiuqiu's head down to beg forgiveness from the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, children speak without thinking, and these are unintentional remarks. Please forgive me."
Su Junyao: I'm drenched in sweat!
Emperor Jingming was amused by Qiuqiu's words. Apart from his deceased elder sister, Qiuqiu was the second person to call him stupid.
“Children speak without thinking, I wouldn’t hold it against her.”
Su Junyao finally breathed a sigh of relief; Qiuqiu's life was saved.
"But Su Junyao, you have failed to properly raise your daughter, so continue kneeling!"
Su Junyao: Okay, okay, he'll take the blame for everything.
Chiu Chiu looked at her father with sympathy, "It's my fault for letting you down."
Su Junyao gave her a look: Kid, get him!
Chirp: Kid, you wouldn't dare!
The exchange of glances between father and daughter did not escape Emperor Jingming's notice. He impatiently tapped the table to remind them, "Chirp chirp, you still haven't told me what their extraordinary abilities are. If you can convince me, I will forgive your great disrespect; if you can't... your punishment will be doubled!"
[This is blatant threat!] Chuchu pouted in dissatisfaction, then grinned foolishly. [But Chuchu isn't afraid!]
Emperor Jingming wondered if he had been too fierce and frightened the child, which explained his silly, laughing expression.
Jiu Jiu walked up to Wen Qiang, who was closest to her, and patted his arms and thighs, making his face turn as red as a monkey's bottom.
Just as everyone was wondering what she was doing, a voice that sounded deep and serious rang out, "Wen Qiang, a student in Class B of the Institute of Cultural Relics, is physically strong, can eat eight bowls of rice in one meal, kicks the North Sea dragon, and punches the South Mountain tiger!"
Chiu Chiu touched Qiao Sheng's golden shovel again, gave a thumbs-up, and gave everyone a fake smile.
The voice then rang out: "Qiao Sheng, well-read, skilled at digging dog holes, solves the problem of all students in the academy being late!"
Emperor Jingming: "..."
Lu Wenzheng awkwardly bowed to Emperor Jingming, then quickly stepped forward, pulled out Lu Diandian who was squatting in the corner dubbing for Qiuqiu, and slapped him twice in front of everyone.
"You brat, you're quite the troublemaker! I'll give you a good beating!"
"Enough!" Emperor Jingming suddenly spoke up, and Lu Wenzheng slid down to kneel beside Su Junyao, kneeling down next to him.
"I beg the emperor to forgive me."
"Forgive me, forgive me! You all beg me to forgive you! Tell me what to do about tomorrow's competition!"
Gao Wenyan gritted his teeth and offered a plan to Emperor Jingming: "I have a plan."
Emperor Jingming warned him: "If you keep spouting nonsense like Qiuqiu, then go kneel in front of Zhengde Gate and show the entire capital city your incompetence!"
Now that things have come to this, Gao Wenyan has no choice but to resort to his trump card.
He pulled out the dazed Chiu Chiu, "Your Majesty, let Chiu Chiu go!"
Emperor Jingming casually threw all the memorials at Gao Wenyan, yelling, "You scoundrel!"
This is playing with the dignity of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
Gao Wenyan: "Your Majesty, Qiuqiu is a goddess, but she can do the work of several people by herself."
Other child prodigies work alone, but Chiu Chiu is different; she can summon people and small animals!
That's amazing!
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