Chief Minister Shen did not disappoint his daughter's expectations.
These riddles are a piece of cake for him.
After all, he was the top scholar in the imperial examination, and he had read a lot of books in recent years. He had read many books in the library, so these puzzles were not difficult at all.
Shen Shoufu quickly caught up with the boy's father.
The boy looks about the same age as Yan Bao.
When he stood up, he was not as tall as Yan Bao.
Yan Bao temporarily crushes the boy with his height advantage.
Seeing how powerful Yan Bao's father was, the boy stamped his feet anxiously and shouted to his father, who was sweating and feeling the pressure: "Come on, Daddy! Guess what, he's catching up!"
The riddles become more difficult as you go along.
Shen Shoufu's pace of guessing riddles also slowed down. When there was only a gap of five riddles between him and the boy's father, Yan Bao would get excited every time Shen Shoufu guessed a riddle correctly.
In my heart, I was cheering: [Daddy is awesome! ]
Solve one question.
【Daddy is awesome! 】
Another solution.
【Daddy is awesome! 】
Continue solving the problem.
【Daddy is awesome! 】
The last question, tie.
Yan Bao jumped up excitedly: [Ahhhh, my dad is so handsome! ]
The corners of Shen Shoufu's mouth rose when he was praised.
Many people gave him thumbs-up and said, "Who's that new guy? He's quite talented. He's caught up with the master of riddles so quickly. You know, that guy specializes in riddles. Every year at the Lantern Festival, the most beautiful and expensive lantern belongs to his Gao family."
"Am I the only one who thinks that little girl is cute?"
"Yes, yes, I think so too. She looks so cute when she smiles. I don't know how she got that."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Shen proudly puffed out her belly and said, "I gave birth to the child."
"Is this brother's first time attending the Lantern Festival?" The boy's father didn't expect to catch up so quickly. He couldn't help but look at Shen Shoufu more. He didn't know if he was seeing things, but he always felt that he looked a little familiar.
Shen Shoufu bowed in return: “Yes.”
"Brother, you are very knowledgeable." Gao Xuerong said with a smile.
Shen Shoufu provoked: "My dear brother, your knowledge is not bad, but I will not show mercy. That lamp is good. My daughter likes it, so of course I want to let her get what she wants."
Gao Xuerong, who refused to admit defeat, said arrogantly, "Even the rebellious son likes it, and my brother will not give in. Please, brother."
"Thank you." Shen Shoufu was not polite at all and started to compete with Gao Xuerong. In the end, it was boring to just guess the riddles, and they had to answer them quickly.
Answer the question in the game of pitching pots.
Whoever wants to win can guess the riddle. Whoever guesses the most within one stick of incense wins.
Gao Xuerong is also an expert at pitching pots.
Shen Shoufu was also good at pitching pots. After all, the emperor liked it. During these years as an official in the court, Shen Shoufu had played pots with the emperor many times to cater to his interests. He could not show off in front of the emperor.
It’s different in front of others.
At the beginning of the competition, Yan Bao and the boy said, "You don't like me, and I don't like you." The two of them snorted coldly and ignored each other, just waiting for the result of the competition to see who had the best fathers, so as to make the other party angry to death.
Shen Shoufu did not disappoint Yan Bao. Without Yan Bao cheating, Shen Shoufu showed off to everyone.
He was fast and good at throwing the pot every time, and he always hit the target. He was much faster than Gao Xuerong, and he always got the riddles right.
Every time Shen Shoufu made a guess, Gao Xuerong would sweat profusely, looking anxious, pale, and like a defeated army. Everyone saw this, and then looked at the charming and talented Shen Shoufu. When he solved the last puzzle, the whole room cheered!
"sharp!"
"excellent!"
"This man is extremely talented!"
One wave of flattery after another.
When Prime Minister Shen triumphed, Yan Bao glanced at the boy with disdain, then ran towards her father with pride and boastfulness: "Daddy, you are my God!"
Shen Shoufu almost laughed himself crazy. It didn’t matter whether he was a god or not, as long as Yan Bao was happy!
Madam Shen couldn't help but applaud. Such an outstanding man is her husband!
Second Brother Shen almost imitated Yan Bao and rushed towards his father, saying, Dad, you are also my god.
In public, Second Brother Shen has to be proud.
He is not like Yan Bao, a shameless five-year-old girl.
The father and daughter hugged each other in public. Many people envied their deep love for each other, but some people felt that it was immoral. The daughter was so old, and it was not proper for them to hug each other.
Chief Minister Shen didn’t care.
Yan Bao ignored it.
When the boy saw his father lose, he cried out and burst into tears.
Someone in the crowd recognized Shen Shoufu and comforted Gao Xuerong, who had lost miserably: "Your loss was not a loss, kid. That's Shen Shoufu, a top three scholar. Naturally, he is not comparable to people like us who know a few people."
"Ah, it turns out to be the Prime Minister. No wonder he looks so familiar."
"That cute little girl is the future consort of the Thirteenth Prince?"
"No wonder I haven't heard her speak before, it turns out she's the eldest daughter of the Shen family!"
Some people knew Yan Bao's situation and looked at him with sympathy.
Yan Bao: “…”
[That's not necessary. Even though I can't speak, I have a substitute talisman. I'm doing much better than you think!]
[What's wrong with not being able to speak? I'll be able to speak when I reach the age of 15. It's only ten years away anyway!]
Shen Shoufu grasps the key point, can a woman of marriage speak?
Mrs. Shen exclaimed, really?
Second Brother Shen, Yan Bao, what’s the difference between you and talking now? Anyway, I think there is no difference, except that others can’t hear it, but Second Brother can hear it clearly.
Yan Bao didn't know that her family heard her thoughts. She looked at the crying boy and deliberately took the lantern her father won. It was made of gold flakes and was gorgeous, beautiful, and exquisite.
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