However, Zhao Yingqiu is not Pei Zhiyan after all. Due to the limitations of her vision, experience and knowledge, no matter how much she learns to resemble him, she will only resemble him.
Pei Zhiyan, sitting at the head of the table, glanced at the chessboard for a few moments. He raised an eyebrow and sneered. But after a few more glances, he gradually became serious again, a hint of interest in his eyes.
Ren Yaoqi's style remained as calm as ever, even though she was slightly at a disadvantage. However, the situation didn't remain stalemated. Just as Ren Yaoqi was about to be defeated, her style suddenly changed, radiating murderous intent and decisively killing Zhao Yingqiu. Before she knew it, her rhythm was disrupted, and Ren Yaoqi easily turned the tide.
In addition to Pei Zhiyan who was watching with great interest, Mrs. Xu was also very surprised to see this, because the trick that Ren Yaoqi used to defeat Zhao Yingqiu just now was obviously the killer move that Xiao Jingxi used against Pei Zhiyan last time on the boat.
Ren Yaoqi had memorized Xiao Jingxi's moves perfectly. But Zhao Yingqiu was not Pei Zhiyan after all. Pei Zhiyan had gritted his teeth and withstood Xiao Jingxi's killer moves, but Zhao Yingqiu couldn't withstand Ren Yaoqi's.
Ren Yaoqi had indeed used Xiao Jingxi's tactics. Seeing Zhao Yingqiu imitating Pei Zhiyan's style reminded her of their previous match on the boat, and she couldn't help but feel itchy. Furthermore, Ren Yaoqi knew Pei Zhiyan's tactics better than Xiao Jingxi did. Therefore, she easily navigated the numerous traps set by Zhao Yingqiu.
Zhao Yingqiu was then completely defeated. Unwilling to drag out the battle, Ren Yaoqi used the most direct, simple, and brutal method to completely annihilate Zhao Yingqiu. From this point of view, Ren Yaoqi was indeed destined to be the daughter-in-law of the Yanbei Prince's mansion. As the saying goes, "birds of a feather flock together." The Yanbei Prince would have been pleased to be present.
When the last sharp killing move was used without any hesitation, Pei Zhiyan, who was sitting at the top, tapped the table lightly and shouted "Good!"
Who was Pei Zhiyan? A man of distinguished birth, a top scholar in the imperial examination, the emperor's teacher, a figure revered by students all over the world. His exclamation of "good" gave Ren Yaoqi a huge honor, and the princess couldn't help but curl her lips and smile.
In fact, what Pei Zhiyan wanted to express at that time was: What a good student who can apply what he has learned!
However, the word "good" has already been said, so it doesn't matter what Pei Zhiyan wants to express. It is enough for everyone to know that Mr. Pei admires Miss Ren's talent.
Zhao Yingqiu's face turned pale. She looked down at the chessboard, forced a smile, and resigned.
Zhao Yingqiu went down, and the last one to come on stage was Yan Ningshuang.
Yan Ningshuang's face wasn't looking good either. The Queen Mother had sent ten ladies to Yanbei, but none of the first nine had gained any advantage. One could imagine the pressure on her, the last one to appear. However, seeing Ren Yaoqi standing on the stage, radiant and receiving all kinds of admiring glances, Yan Ningshuang bit her lip, took a deep breath, and stood up.
"What talent does Miss Yan want to show?" Mrs. Xu couldn't help but ask when she saw Yan Ningshuang standing out with empty hands and no maids preparing musical instruments, paper and pen, etc.
Yan Ningshuang stood in the middle of the field with her back straight, smiling slightly, "I'm competing in books."
"Book?"
Everyone present was curious when they heard this. Yan Ningshuang didn't have a book in her hand, so how could this "book" be compared?
Yan Ningshuang looked at Ren Yaoqi and pointed at her head. "My books are all here. I've heard that Miss Ren is very knowledgeable and I couldn't help but ask Miss Ren for some advice."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Miss Yan was being too arrogant. She even said that she had memorized all the books in her head and wanted to compete with Miss Ren to see who was more knowledgeable?
Ren Yaoqi was also a little surprised. She didn't expect Yan Ningshuang to compete with her in this matter. She couldn't help but ask, "How do you want to compete, Miss Yan?"
Yan Ningshuang seemed to have been prepared and replied calmly, "I'll say something casually, and Miss Ren will point out the source. Miss Ren will say something, and I'll point out the source. How about that?"
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