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

"Jiang Xiaobai, don't be so smug!"

"Jiang Xiaobai, you're just a spoiled brat. I refuse to believe you could write this couplet so casually!"

Without a doubt, Jiang Xiaobai's words instantly caused an uproar within the Qinglou.

The once quiet scene instantly became lively.

The students who were here yesterday turned red with embarrassment upon hearing this.

Clearly, he was reminded of yesterday's scene where Jiang Xiaobai berated him so harshly that he couldn't lift his head.

"Hehe, this must be the young master of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion, right?"

Just then, a gentle voice came down from upstairs: "Although Young Master Jiang's reputation is somewhat tarnished, he does seem to have a certain air about him..."

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai looked up.

A middle-aged man slowly walked down from upstairs.

The man was dressed in a long robe, holding a folding fan, with a faint smile on his face, giving off a gentle feeling.

But no matter how Jiang Xiaobai heard those first words, he just didn't feel comfortable.

"That is Mu Yuanshan."

Li Zhiwei stood next to Jiang Xiaobai and whispered a reminder.

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly, then smiled, "So it's Mr. Niu, I've heard so much about you!"

"It is Mou."

Mu Yuanshan paused, his brows furrowing.

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked apologetic: "Sorry, I misheard!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai respectfully cupped his hands in a respectful gesture: "Mr. Niu, please don't take offense!"

"..."

Inside the building, many people's expressions suddenly turned strange.

Li Zhiwei's eyes flickered slightly, and she almost couldn't hold back.

Lin Qinrou, on the other hand, simply pursed her lips.

This guy definitely did it on purpose.

"Young Master Jiang's hearing isn't very good."

Mu Yuanshan looked at Jiang Xiaobai, his smile fading slightly: "No wonder everyone in the capital says that the young master doesn't like to read."

"It's probably because his ability to distinguish sounds by ear is poor that he's earned a reputation for being ignorant and incompetent!"

Upon hearing this, many students around chuckled softly.

Xiao Qingxiu sat on the second floor, a look of satisfaction on his face.

But Jiang Xiaobai wasn't annoyed at all; instead, he nodded and said, "Mr. Niu is right."

"It is Mou."

Mu Yuanshan's face twitched slightly.

"Yes, yes, Mou!"

Jiang Xiaobai slapped his forehead: "Look at my brain! Mr. Niu, please forgive me!"

puff!

Zhang Xinnian burst out laughing.

His son's mouth is truly sharp!

Mu Yuanshan took a deep breath, seemingly too lazy to get entangled in such a trivial matter.

"Yesterday, Prince Jiang left behind two couplets, which have caused many students in Qinglou to ponder for a long time."

Mu Yuanshan looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said calmly, "There is something I have to say, but I don't know if I should."

"It's not appropriate to say that."

Jiang Xiaobai spoke directly.

"Forehead……"

Mu Yuanshan choked on his words.

"Since Mr. Niu says so, then those words are probably not pleasant to hear."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Mu Yuanshan with a smile and said, "Since it doesn't sound good, it's better not to say it, so as not to hurt our relationship."

"Young Master Jiang certainly has a sharp tongue."

Mu Yuanshan's grip on the folding fan tightened slightly, but he quickly regained his gentle smile: "However, there are some things I still need to say."

"While your couplet is ingenious, I have some doubts as to whether it was truly written by Prince Jiang."

Wow!

Upon hearing this, many students in the Qinglou Building raised their heads.

When they arrived, they actually had the same question.

Jiang Xiaobai is well-known.

A spoiled brat who bought his way into office suddenly produced two such exquisite couplets.

Who wouldn't doubt that?

Mu Yuanshan looked at Jiang Xiaobai and continued, "Furthermore, I don't understand why, if the young master was truly confident, he only left the first line of the couplet yesterday and not the second line?"

Or perhaps...

Mu Yuanshan paused slightly, his gaze falling on Jiang Xiaobai: "Young Master Jiang only happened to get the first line of the couplet, and hasn't come up with the second line yet?"

"If that's truly the case, then it's probably inappropriate for Prince Jiang to use these two couplets to silence public opinion!"

Upon hearing this, many students in the Qinglou Building immediately turned their attention to it.

Yes.

Jiang Xiaobai used these two couplets yesterday to overwhelm all the students in the building, making them unable to lift their heads.

But did he himself have a matching line?

Nobody knows.

If Jiang Xiaobai only presented two extremely difficult couplets to shut everyone up, then his intentions would be malicious.

Jiang Xiaobai listened, simply looking calmly at Mu Yuanshan without saying a word.

"hehe!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's reaction, Mu Yuanshan remained gentle and said, "Of course, I do not underestimate the young master."

"But scholars in the world value knowledge more than clever tricks."

"Furthermore... the Crown Prince said yesterday that whoever can answer the question will be asked by His Majesty to remove him from the title of top scholar."

"If I were to face him today, would the young master still acknowledge me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the Qinglou building turned their attention to Jiang Xiaobai.

When Jiang Xiaobai was questioned by Mu Yuanshan, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Originally, he didn't really intend to make things too ugly right from the start.

After all, this Mu Yuanshan was an old friend of his future father-in-law.

But Mu Yuanshan, with just one sentence, placed him in such a position.

OK!

There's nothing we can do about that.

Want to play, huh?

Let's play then!

It's just... let's see who outmaneuvers whom!

"Has Mr. Niu finished speaking?"

"It is Mou."

Mu Yuanshan's face darkened.

"Alright, alright, Mr. Niu."

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand: "What I, Jiang Xiaobai, say is as good as gold. If anyone dares to challenge me, I will personally go to the Emperor and have him relieve me of my title of top scholar!"

"Furthermore, I heard that Mr. Niu has already come up with a matching couplet for me. I wonder... is that true or not?"

"Naturally, it is true."

Mu Yuanshan was too lazy to argue with Mu He Niu anymore. He just snorted and looked at the two couplets: "Who is worthy of such a fine woman? This second line..."

"etc."

Jiang Xiaobai suddenly spoke.

Ok?

Mu Yuanshan frowned: "Young Master Jiang, do you have anything else to say?"

"Oh, I just felt that words are not enough."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Since Mr. Niu says he has figured it out, then write it down."

"Write?"

Mu Yuanshan frowned even more deeply.

However, he didn't think much of it, since couplets are more elegant when written out.

Moreover, writing it in front of a whole building of students would further confirm that Jiang Xiaobai lost.

"sure!"

Mu Yuanshan nodded.

Upon hearing that he needed to write, Li Zhixing quickly had paper and pen prepared.

Mu Yuanshan walked to the table, picked up his brush, and dipped it in ink.

All eyes in the building were on him.

Mu Yuanshan's wrist was extremely steady, and he wrote with ease.

A moment later, a new line of text appeared on the paper.

After he finished writing, he was just about to hand the paper to Jiang Xiaobai.

But Jiang Xiaobai didn't answer: "Wait a little longer."

"What does Young Master Jiang want now?"

Mu Yuanshan frowned.

"Since all the scholars in the building are here today, I naturally cannot be the one to decide the second line of the couplet."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and looked at everyone in the building: "Otherwise, if I, the young master, say that it is not neat, I'm afraid you will all say that I am a sore loser."

"So... I want to find someone to read this aloud for everyone."

What do you all think?

Upon hearing this, many students looked at each other in bewilderment.

That makes sense.

If Jiang Xiaobai himself were to view it, it would indeed easily generate controversy.

Mu Yuanshan stared at Jiang Xiaobai, but a strange unease arose in his heart.

What is Jiang Xiaobai doing?

But he had already written it.

To back out now would only make him seem guilty, so he could only ask, "Then, Young Master Jiang, who would you like to have read it?"

"Well..."

Jiang Xiaobai's gaze swept around.

Just then, a clear, cold female voice suddenly came from the direction of the fourth floor.

"My mistress is the current Grand Princess. May I ask?"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai raised his head.

The eldest princess?

She came too?

Upon hearing this, a wave of astonishment swept through the Qinglou building.

Many students looked up at the fourth floor.

On the second floor, Xiao Qingheng and Xiao Qingxiu raised their heads at the same time.

Xiao Zijing was not surprised, after all, she had come with the Princess.

Mu Yuanshan also looked up and his expression became more serious.

If the eldest princess is willing to bear witness, naturally no one will dare to question her.

Even Li Zhiwei and Lin Qinrou's expressions changed slightly.

Just when everyone thought Jiang Xiaobai would agree, her voice suddenly rang out: "Oh, Princess..."

"Hehe, sorry, she can't!"