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

Chapter 269 Are you serious?

"..."

Upon hearing Zhang Xinnian's shouts, Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with helplessness.

No, didn't this guy realize that the poem was about a woman?

But soon, Jiang Xiaobai smiled helplessly.

If Zhang Xinnian were to actually understand, it would put this soldier in a difficult position.

Moreover, as long as Li Zhiwei understood, that was enough for him!

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Li Zhiwei again.

Li Zhiwei stood in the crowd, her face, already flushed beneath her veil, noticeably looked away when she saw Jiang Xiaobai looking at her.

As Jiang Xiaobai smiled, the people around him finally came to their senses.

"Well said, well said, 'Suddenly turning around, I found him where the lights were dim!'"

"Incredible! How did Young Master Jiang come up with such words? It's terrifying!!"

Cheers and applause once again echoed throughout the area outside Zuixianlou.

The dazzling lights in front are already stunning enough.

But what's truly surprising is the last line: "I searched for her a thousand times in the crowd, and suddenly, turning around, I found her where the lights were dim."

Just one sentence, yet everyone remembered that figure.

Such words and phrases can describe a scene so vividly.

"This is for you, Zhiwei!"

Lin Qinrou looked at Li Zhiwei, her envy deepening.

Li Zhiwei lowered her head, but the shyness between her brows could not be hidden.

On the stage, Jiang Xiaobai, listening to the cheers around him, turned around with a smile and looked at Yu Zhenglin again: "Yu Zhenglin, right?"

"Now that I've finished, it's your turn!"

"this……"

Yu Zhenglin stood there, his face instantly freezing.

I was so engrossed in listening that I almost forgot about it.

Jiang Xiaobai reminded him, and only then did he realize what was happening.

Yes, he still has to compete with Jiang Xiaobai!

Can……

Yu Zhenglin's lips moved, but he ultimately shook his head with a wry smile, his brows furrowed with embarrassment: "As for what Prince Jiang has done, I... am ashamed to admit my inferiority!"

After saying that, Yu Zhenglin cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Jiang Xiaobai and took his leave.

Yes, there's no comparison. Jiang Xiaobai's poem alone is something he'll likely never be able to match in his entire life.

He was still aware of this.

However, Yu Zhenglin didn't feel too much resentment.

On the contrary, he felt somewhat fortunate, because being able to witness such a work firsthand was a blessing in itself.

For a moment, when Yu Zhenglin looked at Jiang Xiaobai again, his expression showed even more admiration.

Everyone says that the young master of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion is ignorant and incompetent.

If this is considered being uneducated and incompetent, then there are probably no scholars left in the State of Qi!

I have to admit, I'm impressed!

Seeing Yu Zheng leave, Teng Zixiu felt even more dejected. At this moment, a third person stepped forward.

The man glanced at Jiang Xiaobai, sighed, and cupped his hands, saying, "I originally intended to have a poetry contest with Young Master Jiang, to compose a couplet!"

"but……"

At this point, the man gave a wry smile: "Never mind, I'll just admit defeat!"

After saying that, he retreated immediately.

Jiang Xiaobai produced so many poems in a row, and his lyrics were also so gorgeous and beautiful.

If he were to continue competing in poetry and couplets, he would likely face defeat as well.

If that's the case, why would he deliberately make things difficult for himself?!

"what……"

Jiang Xiaobai was slightly taken aback when he saw the third person retreating.

So you're admitting defeat already?

Before Jiang Xiaobai could think further, the fourth person awkwardly stepped forward, chuckled twice, and said, "Young Master, I... also admit defeat!"

After saying that, the fourth person also retreated.

The fifth person, noticing Jiang Xiaobai's gaze, also spoke up, "Sigh, I admit defeat too!"

Seeing the way the people behind him acted, Teng Zixiu's expression naturally turned sour.

But he didn't say anything.

There's no way around it; Jiang Xiaobai's poetry skills, which he just displayed, were truly astonishing.

It's understandable that these people are unwilling to go up and humiliate themselves.

Seeing that everyone had given up, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze finally settled on the sixth person: "What, you're giving up too?"

"No, I'm prepared to have a match with Young Master Jiang!"

The sixth person spoke slowly.

"Oh, if I'm not mistaken, you're good at math!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled.

According to his deduction, one of the six people must be good at arithmetic.

And this last person, since he's competing against him, might just be this one.

But after he finished speaking, the sixth person shook his head and said, "No, what I'm good at is writing!"

"Oh, writing an article?"

Jiang Xiaobai was somewhat surprised upon hearing this and asked, "So, among the six of you, isn't there even one who's good at math?"

As Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, the fifth person, who had already conceded defeat, looked embarrassed and said, "I'm good at math!"

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked over and asked, "Then why did you admit defeat just now?"

"because……"

The fifth person hesitated for a moment before saying, "I just did the math, and I feel like I'll lose!"

"So, I might as well admit defeat!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched slightly.

Isn't this guy supposed to be studying math?

Why are you even asking about divination?

Helpless, he watched as the fifth person stood there, his face slightly flushed.

He had no choice; he had indeed originally intended to compete with Jiang Xiaobai in arithmetic.

But as Jiang Xiaobai sang one song after another, his momentum grew stronger and stronger.

He became increasingly uncertain, and after careful consideration, he decided to admit defeat.

"Why don't you and him compare numbers?"

At this moment, Teng Zixiu's voice suddenly rang out, his expression serious.

Jiang Xiaobai's calculations may not be good.

At least...let them win once, okay?

If it were the six people from those two countries, they would have been completely wiped out by Jiang Xiaobai alone.

It wouldn't just be these guests who would be embarrassed; even the delegations from the two countries that came to the capital later would likely be ridiculed.

Upon hearing Teng Zixiu's words, the fifth person gritted his teeth and stepped forward: "My name is Min Zhe, and I would like to ask Prince Jiang for guidance on a mathematical skill!"

"I wonder if Young Master Jiang is considered an expert?"

"Not very proficient!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head: "I mainly want to study literature!"

That's right, his main focus in his previous life was the humanities.

"That's good, that's good!"

Upon hearing this, Min Zhe visibly relaxed, his confidence returning somewhat, and said, "Then I'll have a math contest with you!"

"Can!"

Jiang Xiaobai raised his hand and said, "Give me a question!"

"No rush, there are a few things we need to discuss before we begin!"

Min Zhe said, "When it comes to calculations, if we're going to compete, we can only rely on our brains; we can't use any external tools!"

"Can!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded.