Jing Zhe waved his hand dismissively, completely unconcerned.
The Crown Prince of Yu also spoke up: "Someone from out of town dares to challenge all the talented scholars of Ruzhou? Does he really think Ruzhou has no one? Today, I, the Crown Prince, will see what you're capable of. Don't let him be inferior to me!"
"Oh? The young master can also compose poetry?"
Mu Qingren asked.
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince of Yu was overjoyed.
He was not a particularly talented poet and was aware of his own limitations, so he never composed poems at poetry gatherings, and outsiders were unaware of his abilities.
He had specially bought a poem from Jinxi this time, which is why he said that on purpose, hoping to steer the conversation toward his poetry. He didn't expect Mu Qingren to be so cooperative and actually ask the question.
"Hehe, I can write, but I don't particularly like this art, so I don't write often."
He then looked at Jing Zhe with a cold expression: "However, now that someone dares to look down on us scholars of Ruzhou, I, the young master, must personally write a poem to deflate his arrogance!"
"good!"
The Crown Prince of Yu spoke with great emotion, instantly winning him countless fans. The talented scholars from Ruzhou present stood with him, also curious about the Crown Prince of Yu's level of skill, who had never written poetry before!
"As expected of the heir of King Yu, he personally composed a poem to defend the dignity of my Ruzhou City!"
Mu Qingren praised him, and the Crown Prince of Yu became even more elated.
"I didn't particularly like poetry before, but my beloved disciple Yingqiu has been studying poetry at Wuxian Garden in Jingzhou, so I've come to like it too. If I can see the Crown Prince Yu's masterpiece today, this trip will not have been in vain!"
"Hehe, no problem, no problem!"
The crown prince of Yu was so overjoyed that he danced with excitement.
Mu Qingren continued, "However, isn't this bet a bit too high, Your Highness?"
"Not big at all, not big at all!"
The crown prince of Yu hurriedly waved his hand, "This was the bet he proposed himself, so he should accept the consequences!"
"Yeah?"
"Yes."
Having received Jing Zhe's affirmative reply, Wang Yingqiu continued, "In that case, I have nothing more to say. However, I still favor the young master more. After all, as the young master said, anyone who dares to look down on us Ruzhou people is bound to lose! I just hope that if anyone loses, they won't renege on their debt!"
"He dares to renege on his debt!"
At this moment, the Crown Prince of Yu was extremely arrogant. He pointed and said, "Prefect Liu is right here. If he dares to renege on his debt, send him straight to jail!"
"Alright, then I will stand as a witness here. After the poetry gathering ends, no matter the outcome, no one is allowed to renege on their promise. Anyone who dares to renege will be an enemy of our Wuxian Pavilion!"
"..."
In this world, no one wants to be an enemy of the four major sects, so once Mu Qingren said this, it can be basically concluded that no one will dare to renege on their debt later.
Yu Wang's heir was immersed in joy, but he always felt that Mu Qingren was saying this to help him and to scare Jing Zhe.
However, Manager Hu, standing to the side, frowned, beginning to feel that things were not so simple. He had a strange feeling, a feeling that had also occurred to Jing Zhe before he solved the riddles...
However, he couldn't understand it, because everything seemed to be developing in their favor, so he stopped thinking about it.
...
If it weren't for acting, Jing Zhe would have laughed out loud.
At the same time, one must praise Mu Qingren and his apprentice Wang Yingqiu for managing to entangle the Crown Prince of Yu in just a few words.
According to his plan, once his poems are published, he will definitely be the most famous person in the world. However, Manager Hu and Prince Yu will definitely find various reasons not to give him Juxianlou. At that time, he will have no choice but to reveal his identity.
Now that Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu are witnesses, he doesn't even need to reveal his identity to get the Juxianlou!
She truly is my woman!
Jing Zhe then cupped his hands and smiled, "Sect Leader Mu is absolutely right! With Sect Leader Mu as my witness, I feel much more at ease!"
"Is that so? I don't care whether you're at ease or not. As long as the Crown Prince of Yu is at ease, I'll be at ease!"
Mu Qingren's words had a double meaning, and apart from Jing Zhe, no one else could understand them. As she spoke, she also gave Jing Zhe a wink, the emotions in her eyes being something only Jing Zhe could comprehend.
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night!
Jing Zhe rubbed his lower back, thinking to himself that he had been recuperating during this time and was not afraid!
"Thank you for your concern, Pavilion Master Mu!"
At this moment, the Crown Prince of Yu was riding high. He had only seen Mu Qingren from afar before and had not spoken much with her. But today, Mu Qingren not only spoke to him so much but also helped him repeatedly, which made him quite proud!
"In my opinion, why don't I compose a poem for Pavilion Master Mu, and then let Pavilion Master Mu judge it? Whoever Pavilion Master Mu says writes the best poem wins. What do you say?"
The Crown Prince of Yu looked at Jing Zhe and asked.
He now felt that Mu Qingren was on his side, and coupled with the fact that the poem he had was excellent, he was full of confidence.
Ha, let my woman be the referee?
You really think you're dying too slowly!
So Jing Zhe wanted to agree, but before he could open his mouth, he was interrupted.
"no!"
All eyes turned to Zhou Ziqiong, because it was she who had spoken.
"Miss Zhou, why not?"
Originally, Zhou Ziqiong was on Yu Wang's hunting list, but Zhou Ziqiong's performance today greatly angered Yu Wang, who then protected the pretty boy in front of him at every turn.
Mu Qingren, whom he hadn't thought much of before, made him feel comfortable. In comparison, his attitude towards Zhou Ziqiong changed drastically, and his tone became very cold.
Zhou Ziqiong was not afraid and raised her head, saying, "Judging from the attitude of Pavilion Master Mu towards this young master just now, he was somewhat hostile. If Pavilion Master Mu is to make the judgment, it is inevitable that he will be biased and unfair!"
"..."
Before the Crown Prince of Yu could reply, Mu Qingren asked impatiently, "Oh? Is Miss Zhou, like that other young lady, also his betrothed?"
"..."
Zhou Ziqiong's face instantly turned red with embarrassment. She was a little confused. Wasn't Mu Qingren, as the head of the Wuxian Pavilion, supposed to be far removed from the mortal world? Why was her question so... gossipy?
"I've only just met Miss Zhou. Pavilion Master Mu, please don't speak nonsense; it will ruin Miss Zhou's reputation!"
Jing Zhe reminded him.
Mu Qingren glared at Jing Zhe secretly, then said, "Since you just met, why is Miss Zhou so protective of you?"
Then, looking at Zhou Ziqiong, she said, "Could it be that Zhou Ziqiong has fallen for him because he is handsome and refined, and can't stand seeing him being bullied?"
"..."
Zhou Ziqiong opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but the words wouldn't come out...
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