My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Chapter 249 Here we go again?

"Not excessive!"

Although Xiao Zijin said this, her face clearly showed her embarrassment.

That's right. If she were just a maid, it would be fine, but this is her aunt, who is also the current princess.

If I were to massage Jiang Xiaobai's shoulders, then if word got out...

"Young Master Jiang, let me help you with the massage!"

Just then, the woman who was with Fang Tong stepped in to help.

As they were talking, the woman walked over.

"Don't……"

Jiang Xiaobai immediately raised his hand, shook his head, and said, "You are the little princess's honored guests, how could I allow you to lay a hand on her!"

With that, Jiang Xiaobai pointed directly at the Eldest Princess: "Her it is!"

Xiao Zijing had just breathed a sigh of relief, but seeing Jiang Xiaobai like this, her face tightened again.

The eldest princess stood not far away, her bamboo hat slightly lowered, obscuring her expression.

But the hand beneath the sleeve was clearly clenched gently.

Jiang Xiaobai's lips curled up slightly.

If nothing unexpected happens, Fang Tong and the other two should have come with the Eldest Princess.

Otherwise, that woman wouldn't have stepped forward, let alone offered to help with such a nervous expression.

Seeing that Xiao Zijing remained silent, Jiang Xiaobai took the initiative to get up and went to the Princess's side.

"bring it on!"

Jiang Xiaobai reached out and grabbed the princess's arm, returning to her seat.

After sitting down, Jiang Xiaobai casually placed the princess's hand on his shoulder.

The eldest princess stood behind Jiang Xiaobai, her teeth already clenched.

Okay, you'll pinch it, right?

I'll crush you, you bastard!

The next moment, the princess pinched Jiang Xiaobai's shoulder hard with her fingers.

hiss!

Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched slightly.

This woman is clearly venting her anger!

However, Jiang Xiaobai didn't say much, just coughed lightly, pretending that nothing had happened.

Xiao Zijin watched from the side, her face tense.

Tang Ningshuang shook her head beside her.

Jiang Xiaobai is really bold!

While Jiang Xiaobai was enjoying himself, he glanced at Fang Tong.

Fang Tong was still staring at those five words.

"Smoke shrouds the willows by the pond..."

Fang Tong kept repeating it to himself, looking almost like he was possessed.

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and turned to the young man and woman, saying, "By the way, Brother Fang... why didn't you go to the Orchid Pavilion?"

"I remember that the Princess issued an imperial edict saying that someone had come up with a matching couplet for me."

"You're talking about... him, right?"

"Yes, it's Brother Fang!"

The young man explained, "But something came up, so we went to Tongzhou and just got back yesterday!"

Then the young man explained, "As for why we're here, it's because we happened to run into the little princess on the way, so we stopped by for a while!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Xiao Zijin nodded in agreement.

"I see!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, but his gaze was strange.

That's so fake!

Before he could even ask the three why they were there, the man gave a cryptic answer.

It was clearly a cover-up, as if she was afraid he would overthink it.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was feeling helpless, the woman cleverly changed the subject: "Young Master Jiang, we have already read the poems and essays you wrote at Lanting Tower."

"Truly admirable and breathtaking!"

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand: "It was just a small performance, nothing special!"

Despite saying that, Jiang Xiaobai still coughed lightly.

That's right, saying that sounds a bit pretentious.

After all, whether it's "Prelude to Water Melody," "Record of Yueyang Tower," or "On the Love of Lotus," they are all timeless masterpieces.

There's also Journey to the West, which is one of the Four Great Classical Novels.

He moved in and said it was just a small contribution, which is a bit shameless.

But there's no way around it; five thousand years of cultural heritage are holding it together.

If I don't put on an act now, then... when will I?!

what?

The woman and the young man were both stunned when they heard this.

A little something extra?

Is this...is this even human language?!

They were deeply moved when they read those articles.

I even read it more than a dozen times.

When it came to Jiang Xiaobai, all he said was "a little bit of improvisation"?

The two could only manage a wry smile in response.

There's no comparison, absolutely no comparison!

Just as the two were feeling down, a thud sounded from the side.

Ok?

The group turned their heads to look at each other and saw that Fang Tong was kneeling on the ground.

"This is too difficult..."

"This is too difficult!"

Fang Tong's face was pale, and he muttered, "This couplet, let alone ten years, even if you gave me a lifetime, I... I'm afraid I still couldn't come up with one!"

That's right, if Fang Tong could figure it out, at least he would have a direction.

Or rather, you have a little inspiration, and then gradually bring it to fruition.

But now, his mind is completely blank.

He didn't even know how to make a move, let alone how to do it.

The young man and woman had mixed feelings upon seeing this.

They knew Fang Tong's personality all too well.

He is talented and enjoys solving difficult problems.

Jiang Xiaobai's first line of a couplet was enough to utterly defeat Fang Tong.

One can imagine how powerful this first line of the couplet must be.

Jiang Xiaobai wasn't surprised by Fang Tong's dejected appearance.

If a perfect match from a past life were so easy to come up with, then Fang Tong's skill would be truly extraordinary.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Just then, Fang Tong suddenly stood up again, looking at Jiang Xiaobai with resentment in his eyes: "This doesn't count!"

"You...you give me another one!"

"Oh, again?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked strange.

"right!"

Fang Tong gritted his teeth: "I'm not convinced! This first line was just an accident. You go next one, and I... I'm sure I can come up with a matching line!"

After saying that, Fang Tong's face was full of determination.

This scene of willows shrouded in mist by the pond is so unique; I bet you can come up with a matching couplet for the next one.

"Okay, fine!"

Seeing Fang Tong's unwilling expression, Jiang Xiaobai finally nodded: "Then I'll offer another one!"

Then, Jiang Xiaobai paused, "Paint the lotus flower and have the monk paint it!"

"Is the painting of lotus flowers by a monk?"

Fang Tong frowned again.

The young man and woman also lowered their heads in deep thought.

After a moment, the two looked at each other, then shook their heads with wry smiles.

difficult!

That's difficult too!

Although it doesn't contain hidden characters like "Smoke Locks the Pond and Willows," the first line of this couplet is cyclical and its meaning is clear.

The painting features lotus flowers and was painted by a monk.

It sounds the same whether read forwards or backwards.

"Hiss, this...this doesn't count either!"

Fang Tong's face paled even more, and he glared at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "You play another one!"

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "Everyone is a Jinshi in this life and at this time!"

"..."

Fang Tong's mouth gaped open, and he was completely dumbfounded.

The first line of the couplet has the same pronunciation and the same meaning.

How... is this right?!

Is this even something a human could come up with?!

"You...you play again!"