The Prodigal Son

After a moment of laughter and joking, everyone's eyes fell on Jiang Ci.

Jiang Ci knew it was her turn to compose a poem, so she immediately lowered her head and began to compose.

After a moment, Jiang Ci slowly spoke.

"Ten miles of clear waves stretch to the distant horizon, and fragrant flowers along the embankment vie with each other in spring."

"Suddenly, the song of a nightingale drifts through the green waters, stirring up countless thoughts of longing."

As Jiang Ci finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on Qin Yu.

It stirs up so much longing in my heart!

That couldn't be clearer!

"Tsk tsk."

Nan Que'er snapped out of her daze, affectionately hugged Jiang Ci, and teased, "So you're lovesick too!"

No way.

Jiang Ci blushed and weakly explained, "I've been away from home for too long and I miss it."

"Oh, so you're homesick!"

Nan Que'er couldn't help but chuckle, her gaze then falling on Qin Yu. "Ruan Zhi and Jiang Ci have both composed poems, now it's your turn!"

"That's easy!"

Qin Yu laughed heartily and spoke without hesitation.

"A stream of spring water encircles the flowers, their shadows enchanting, each claiming its own share of spring."

"Even if the spring breeze blows it into snow, it is far better than being crushed into dust on the southern road."

Qin Yu was too fast.

So fast that everyone was still reeling from Jiang Ci's poem.

Others at least need to pause and reflect before composing a poem, but he just goes straight for it!

It doesn't feel like reciting poetry, it feels like memorizing it!

Lu Si strongly suspected that this thing was copied.

But he had no evidence, so he could only curse inwardly.

Damn!

That bastard got away with it again!

Facing the shocked gazes of the group, Qin Yu turned around with an air of arrogance, appearing unfathomable.

He had forgotten who wrote the poem!

Anyway, apart from Li Bai and Du Fu, they're all damn niche poets!

It's okay to copy a poem by a niche poet!

After a long moment of stunned silence, Jiang Ci once again cast an admiring glance at Qin Yu, "Lord Qin, your words flow so eloquently; you truly deserve to be called the number one talent of our Great Ning!"

"yes!"

Ruan Zhishen nodded in agreement, "Lord Qin's poem uses simple words but has a profound meaning, especially the last line, which perfectly reflects Lord Qin's unyielding character..."

Hearing Ruan Zhi's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but blush secretly.

Sister, I copied this, so please don't offer any analysis!

"I'm the kind of person who can't handle praise! So please don't praise me!"

Qin Yu smiled modestly, a rare occurrence.

"Lord Qin's talent is beyond our praise; we simply admire him!"

Ruan Zhi smiled and said, "Since we don't have anything else to do right now, why don't you compose a few more poems, Lord Qin, to broaden our horizons?"

"Yes, yes!"

Jiang Ci nodded with a smile, "It is a pleasure to listen to Lord Qin's masterpiece."

"No, no, that's good enough!"

Qin Yu waved his hand repeatedly, then suggested with a smile, "We've brought some wine on this boat. If you're still in the mood for poetry, how about we play a drinking game when we get to the island in the middle of the lake?"

"This is good!"

Ruan Zhi immediately nodded in agreement, but glanced at Lü Si out of the corner of his eye and said with a smile, "Just drinking is indeed boring. It's more interesting to drink while playing drinking games."

"What a load of rubbish!"

Lu Si said unhappily, "Just drink, why all this fancy stuff!"

How could he not understand the look in Ruan Zhi's eyes?

Isn't this just making fun of his embarrassing moment during the drinking game at the peony garden?

He realized that in terms of literary talent, he could only barely defeat Xu Wan and Nan Que'er.

However, both Xu Wan and Nan Que'er are martial artists, and their strength is not bad. They can definitely suppress the effects of alcohol with their internal energy!

With his limited knowledge, if we play drinking games again, he'll surely get completely drunk!

Qin Yu laughed heartily, raised his hand and pressed on Lü Si's shoulder, "Of course, we must admire your talent, Young Master Lü, which is unparalleled!"

"You guys can play if you want, I'm not playing!"

Lu Si pulled Qin Yu's hand off his shoulder, cursing Qin Yu inwardly.

That bastard!

Which pot is not open to mention which pot!

Haven't you had enough of seeing yourself make a fool of yourself in the peony garden last time?

Seeing that Lü Si refused to play, Jiang Ci secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said to herself with a self-deprecating smile, "With the little knowledge I have, I can barely manage to compose a poem, let alone play this kind of game."

"What's there to be afraid of! So what if you get drunk!"

Nan Que'er clung to Jiang Ci's arm, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Qin Yu always says, 'If a woman doesn't get drunk, a man has no chance!' If you get drunk, just consider it giving him a chance..."

Hearing Nan Que'er's words, Jiang Ci blushed deeply, but still shook her head repeatedly.

Nan Que'er was about to persuade him further, but Qin Yu stopped her, "Alright, alright! I was just saying it casually, why insist on playing drinking games! It's enough that we can all sit together and enjoy eating and drinking!"

"Tsk tsk, you're quite the chivalrous one!"

Nan Que'er's mischievous smile deepened, making Jiang Ci's cheeks blush like apples.

They played and laughed as they went, and before they knew it, it was almost noon.

Qin Yu instructed Qi Dachui to row the boat across and lead everyone to the island in the middle of the lake.

After leaving the cleanup to Qi Dachui and Lü Si, Qin Yu picked up a fishing rod and took Xu Wan to the lake to fish.

Qin Yu sat down by the lake and whispered to Xu Wan, "After we return to the capital, investigate Jiang Ci thoroughly!"

"Um!"

Xu Wancha nodded slightly and asked with a soft laugh, "Was all that poetry recitation and drinking games something you and Ruan Zhi planned in advance?"

It was obvious to everyone that Jiang Ci desperately wanted to get into Qin Yu's bed.

The fact that Jiang Ci could compose a decent poem in such a short time at least shows that she has some literary talent.

Jiang Ci was clearly happy to show off her literary talent in front of Qin Yu.

If a woman doesn't get drunk, a man has no chance.

This statement, though crude, is true in principle.

At least for Jiang Ci, who actively wanted to get close to Qin Yu, this made sense.

Play some drinking games, have a few drinks, and let the alcohol help you get a little more intimate. Wouldn't some things just fall into place naturally?

Jiang Ci, despite her literary talent and lack of concern about losing her virginity after getting drunk, resolutely refused to participate in the drinking game, even though she had a great opportunity to get close to Qin Yu.

This is definitely unusual!

Most likely, they're afraid of saying something they shouldn't if they get drunk!

"Um!"

Qin Yu nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Today, I'm here to accompany you on your sightseeing, and also to test Jiang Ci."

He had never really suspected Jiang Ci before. At most, he thought that Jiang Ci wanted to use Luo Qingyi as a springboard to climb up to him and gain benefits in the business world because she saw that he was in power.

However, Jiang Ci's behavior when he killed someone in front of everyone made him a little suspicious.

Then, considering that they had encountered Jiang Ci right after leaving the capital, he became even more suspicious.

If that wasn't a coincidence, then Jiang Ci deliberately chose that time; she probably wanted to hitch a ride with them to further strengthen her relationship with them.

Moreover, he himself is someone who resolutely refuses to get drunk.

Because he is hiding a secret!

He didn't know if Jiang Ci also harbored a secret.

Anyway, it's always good to be more careful!

If it was his paranoia that caused him to misunderstand Jiang Ci, he would apologize to her later!