Village Chief Ma finally took out the bottom sheet of paper, placed it on top, and after a long while, he finally read out: "The northern mountains are white with dew, a girl gazes at the southern apple trees. The fallen plum blossoms turn red, and I meet my old lover in a foreign land. The love between the man and the woman is tender, all in a dream."
Lu Zhenzhi: “…”
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The scene suddenly became quiet.
Someone murmured quietly: "Which unfaithful man betrayed the girl?"
"Yeah, that sounds very sad."
"The girl is from the north..."
"Actually, there are beautiful things too. The plum blossoms are falling, and the flowers are red. That man's house must be full of plum blossoms."
"Maybe they were childhood sweethearts. When they met Gu Qing, did they grow up together and then separate?"
"What's good about it? It's just a dream... so sad."
Township Chief Ma said: "Did the girl write this poem on the spot?"
The woman in the carriage said, "Yes, improvisation."
Township Chief Ma asked, "Could you please explain to us which place impressed Miss Qiu Tong the most?"
Everyone looked towards the carriage.
After a long moment, he said, "The red and white plum blossoms in his garden are as bright as fire in winter, and the snow is as beautiful as heaven. They go perfectly with the scarlet fox fur cloak he gave me."
Lu Zhenzhi: “…”
Xiao Pu said: "At first I thought it was just..." As soon as he opened his mouth, Jiu Ye tilted his head slightly.
"I thought it was just Master Jiu's one-sided interest in Miss Fu. It seems Miss Fu has already been in love with Master Jiu. Alas, Master doesn't cherish her. If she ever truly gives up and leaves, I'm afraid you might not be able to get her back even if you use all your tricks. What's more, the Great Dian Kingdom is hundreds of miles away from Yan. If it really comes to that... it will be difficult."
Lu Zhenzhi turned his head and glanced at her, then said calmly, "She has me in her heart. I know this very well. No matter what happens, she will come back."
At this time, the village chief Ma on the stage came closer to the carriage and said to the closed carriage door: "The girl can marry that man."
The voice in the carriage said, "No, we met once, and all that remains is the memory of the red plum blossoms in the garden. He is getting married, but the one he is marrying is another girl."
The crowd was in an uproar again.
"Who betrayed her?"
"Yeah, who betrayed her..."
"Who betrayed her..."
Lu Zhenzhi snorted lightly: "I have become the target of public criticism and the one who betrayed my feelings."
Xiaopu: Aren’t you?
Township Chief Ma said, "Haha, Miss Qiutong, there are many good men in the world. As for the unfaithful man, Miss Qiutong, letting him go will bring you relief."
There was silence again.
Everyone was guessing how Fu Tong'er in the carriage would respond.
A voice from inside the carriage said, "Yes, you are right."
Lu Zhenzhi: “…”
King Hui smiled when he heard this. Has Fu Tong'er completely given up on his ninth uncle?
Xiao Pu: "Master, I really don't understand what's going on between you two."
Lu Zhenzhi: "It's right that you don't understand."
Xiao Pu: "..." After a while, he continued, "However, Master Jiu, since Miss Fu sleeps with me every night, you should go back tonight and ask her and explain it to her. This woman, if there is a problem, you can't delay it. If you delay, it will become a huge problem! This is the truth that my daughter Qiao'er told me!"
Lu Zhenzhi: "Xiao Pu, does this king need you to teach me?"
Mayor Ma then said, "Okay, all three teams have successfully entered the second round. This round, the questions are set by Mr. Guo!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zhenzhi saw You Yi gripping the knife handle tightly.
"Xiao Pu,"
"Master?"
"Go and find out who reported the Hong family's confiscation and extermination to the late emperor."
"The Hong Family Massacre was the shocking murder of 39 people at the Hong Zhanguo Grand Commandery?"
"Um."
On the stage, Mayor Ma continued, "Okay, please ask the question, Mr. Guo."
Lord Guo stood up, propped up the table, and marched in a straight-step, around the table, to the center. He said, "The evening breeze blows the boat along, and the flower path flows into the stream. Please, contestants, add a line, and complete the following lines. You can recite the original poem or improvise. If improvising, each line must be accompanied by a different flower. The time limit is 30 gong strikes."
Deputy General Xiao asked, "But is it 'Spring Floating on Ruoye Creek'?"
Lu Zhenzhi: "You also understand this?"
Deputy General Xiao laughed and said, "You should still read some books, especially when you meet Qiao'er. You have to do something elegant. Playing with guns and sticks all day long will scare other girls."
The two people in the "Mayfly" group who never passed the exam frowned. They couldn't write or remember which poem it was.
Boss Jian’s two daughters were also thinking about it.
Fu Tong'er propped up her chin by the window, listening to the gongs outside. She said to General You Yi, "Brother, write what I told you to write."
"good."
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