The fourth place went to Tie Weiqi. Tie Weiqi was a relatively simple martial artist. He had read some books, but not many, and he couldn't compare to literary young masters like Yang Zhe and Liu Feiyun.
He was unburdened, yet direct, saying simply, "A tapestry of vibrant colors."
Shen Kuan then spoke with some literary talent, but he didn't pretend to be sophisticated, saying, "A fleeting moment."
Idioms pass by quickly because they don't require grading like original poems, nor do they need to be read aloud with deep emotion like famous lines from the Book of Songs.
It's Li Jin's turn soon.
Li Jin stood up and, without hesitation, rattled off a long string of words, like pouring out soybeans.
"A hundred flowers bloom, petals fall and water flows, as beautiful as a flower..."
Liu Kaixiong, who was standing at the back, broke out in a cold sweat and kept urging the young master of the Ministry of Personnel to stop talking.
They've already said all the idioms with flowers in them, what am I supposed to say?
While Li Jin's actions were unethical, they didn't violate the rules. Those ranked higher spoke first, and those ranked lower couldn't repeat; this was an advantage given the previous round where those with more "golden flowers" (a type of winning hand) had the edge.
Otherwise, why would anyone spend money to compete for a ranking?
Li Jin racked his brains and used every idiom he could think of.
He then gave Yang Zhe a rather smug and disdainful look, and asked Du Yinyun, "Du Huakui, how was my assessment?"
Not only Du Yinyun, but even the more senior Jiang Wuyou and the other three top courtesans were seeing this scene for the first time.
You recite idioms while others write poems, and you still have the nerve to ask how well you've memorized them?
However, Li Jin was of some status, so it was not appropriate to be negligent. Du Yinyun could only say, "Young Master Li recites idioms with great emotion."
Li Jin's eyes lit up, and he felt that Du Yinyun was truly a kindred spirit!
"Miss Du, what's wrong with you? You've developed feelings for her?"
Du Yinyun said, "It feels like I've finally gotten my revenge."
Li Jin clapped his hands. "Well said! Anything else?"
Seeing that Li Jin was relentless, Yang Zhe, who had long regarded Du Yinyun as his own, finally spoke up, "Li Jin, that's enough, next one."
Li Jin was followed by Liu Kaixiong.
Because Li Jin had used every idiom he could think of, Liu Kaixiong couldn't come up with a single word for a long time.
Finally, in the first round, she won the embroidered handkerchief and was knocked off the stage.
A proposition must go through at least one round before the next proposition can begin.
Therefore, when Liu Kaixiong's successor, Passerby B, faced this proposition called "flower," he was also at a loss.
He reluctantly accepted the embroidered handkerchief and stepped down from the stage.
After Passerby B, the ninth person is Chu Xiaoxiao.
If she can't answer, she will also be eliminated, receiving only a handkerchief.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths...
Chu Fan sat below the stage watching his sister, feeling a little nervous.
If Xiaoxiao can't answer, how can we ask Du Yinyun for clues about the Chu family tragedy ten years ago?
Just when everyone thought Chu Xiaoxiao was about to give up, Chu Fan's eyes were sharp, and he noticed that the light between He Yunxiao and Chu Xiaoxiao was slightly distorted.
This is internal force transmitting sound!
Then, amidst everyone's attention, Chu Xiaoxiao slowly spoke.
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