Xiao Zhiruo stared at Pei Yun intently, her heart pounding.
She really didn't expect Pei Yun to win. Originally, the third question was to give Xie Chen a way out. It was the question that Xie Chen was best at. Who would have thought that Pei Yun could beat Xie Chen in this regard? It was unbelievable.
In particular, Li Qingzhao's poems made Xiao Zhiruo completely immersed in them. She seemed to see the scene where the heroine missed her lover.
She had read so many poems and lyrics but never heard anyone express that kind of delicate emotion.
The impression of Pei Yun in her mind continued to grow. If there was a favorability rating, it would probably have reached 90% now.
Originally, Xiao Zhiruo thought that she would not be able to find someone in Shu who could match her in talent and knowledge and who shared the same ideals as her, but she did not expect Pei Yun to appear.
The heart that had been silent for so long began to stir.
The look he gave Pei Yun was no longer one of pure admiration but was filled with some love.
Even she, as a woman, could not write about lovesickness like that, but Pei Yun was able to write it. It could only be said that the other party's talent far exceeded hers.
At this moment, the celebration banquet was almost coming to an end, and everyone stood up to say goodbye. Before leaving, the nobles all memorized Pei Yun's appearance in their hearts.
The three questions were a complete victory, crushing all the nobles in Yizhou. This was something that had never happened before.
Many nobles decided to go back and investigate Pei Yun thoroughly.
And those gentlemen and ladies were reluctant to leave before they left. They wanted to chat with Pei Yun. They also liked such a talented man.
But seeing Leng Qingqiu's cold look, he was a little afraid to go over, and finally had to give up.
However, he still asked the palace steward for pen and ink to write down the two poems, and asked Pei Yun the names of the poems.
One is called "Jiangchengzi" and the other is called "Yijianmei".
"Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."
Yuan Zheng also stood up, his face flushed, thinking that Pei Yun really made him proud. He was in the limelight in the palace today and was recognized by the prince. He must have a bright future.
This is also due to my own recommendation. When the prince sees Pei Yun in the future, he might think of me, Old Yuan.
"Pei Yun stays."
Xiao Cheng spoke, and the other captains had no choice but to take their leave first.
Before leaving, Meng Chao glanced at Leng Qingqiu, feeling a little sorry. Now that Pei Yun had been appreciated by the prince, and he wanted his beautiful bodyguard, it would be difficult to put pressure on him if the other party disagreed.
"Pei Yun, since your answers to the three questions are to my daughter's liking, then you can stay at the palace tonight. Zhiruo invites you to enjoy the beauty of the world together, so don't forget it."
Pei Yun's eyelids twitched. No way, no way, the princess wouldn't really like me.
I answered the questions mainly because I was confronted by those aristocrats, otherwise I would not want to answer any question. He thought that enjoying the beauty of the moon together was just talk, and he did not expect that it was really necessary to enjoy it.
"You don't want to?"
Seeing Pei Yun not speaking, Xiao Cheng frowned slightly.
"Yes, I am willing, but I am afraid of offending the beautiful lady."
Xiao Cheng smiled, "What do you mean by rude, beautiful lady? I'm afraid you have had thoughts about my daughter for a long time."
Pei Yun: ???
We just met for the first time today, how could I have any thoughts about your daughter?
But Xiao Cheng said, "You must have prepared for today's first and second questions. And the clothes your guards wear are the same as Zhiruo's. This means you have investigated Zhiruo and know that she opened a clothing store. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that only these two people have such strange clothes."
"You don't have to be nervous. A gentleman loves a beautiful lady. I understand all of this. The young masters in Shudu have investigated everything about what Zhiruo likes to eat, what books she reads, and when she goes out."
"Young man, it's not shameful to pursue a woman you like. It's rare to find someone who satisfies my daughter, so don't let her down. OK, let your guard go back, and you can stay in the palace for a few days."
Pei Yun did not expect Xiao Cheng to say such a thing, but Your Majesty, you really misunderstood. I did not investigate your daughter.
This is all coincidence, believe it or not.
I don't want to be in the limelight, I was forced into it. Of course Pei Yun knew that it was useless for him to say anything now, so he could only let Leng Qingqiu go back to the inn first.
Leng Qingqiu reluctantly called Xu Zong and left.
Pei Yun, under Qinghe's guidance, went to Xiao Zhiruo's villa.
Although the celebration banquet was in the evening, it was only a little after 8 o'clock.
There were some fruits, desserts and a pot of wine on the stone table in the yard. Xiao Zhiruo was already waiting in the yard. When she saw Pei Yun coming in, a smile appeared on her face. "You're here."
"Meet the princess."
"There are no outsiders here, so you don't have to call me Princess. Just call me Zhiruo."
Xiao Zhiruo spoke openly.
"Then I'd rather obey you than be polite." Pei Yun showed off his knowledge in a literary way, and he got goose bumps after saying it.
The two sat down on the stone bench. The moon was indeed out at this time. Xiao Zhiruo asked, "I wonder what Mr. Pei's name is?"
Pei Yun was stunned for a moment, then realized that the other party was asking for his courtesy name. I really don't know. How can a bandit like me have any courtesy name? But I certainly can't say that. I have shown my literary talent today, and no one would believe me if I said I have no courtesy name.
I can only make one up temporarily. Thinking of the two poems I copied tonight to crush Xie Chen, I said, "Copy the words."
"Plagiarism?"
Xiao Zhiruo was stunned, feeling that this courtesy name was a little strange, but she didn't think much about it, and smiled and said, "I originally thought that you only had insights into business, but I didn't expect that you were also a master in poetry."
"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Princess."
Xiao Zhiruo shook her head. "I am telling the truth. Even a talent like Xie Chen was crushed by you. I am afraid that after tonight, your reputation will spread among the nobles."
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