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

"Hehe, so... the person who reads this second line today cannot be a member of the royal family."

Jiang Xiaobai continued, "They can't be from the Prime Minister's residence, and of course... they can't be from the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence either."

"Ideally, it would be the person who hated me the most yesterday."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze swept across the hall, finally settling on a young student.

The student's expression changed slightly.

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and pointed, "You're the one!"

"I?"

The student was taken aback.

"Yes, it's you."

Jiang Xiaobai nodded and said, "Yesterday, you called me a corrupt official who bought his position, and you cursed me until your voice was almost hoarse. I remember it all clearly!"

"You will read the second line of this couplet today."

"That way, no one will say you're biased towards me, right?!"

The student looked embarrassed, but after hesitating for a moment, he finally stood up.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai is right, he did indeed curse very fiercely yesterday.

If even he is not fair enough, then there is probably no one else suitable in Qinglou today.

So the student stepped forward and took the paper from Mu Yuanshan's hand.

"Read it."

Mu Yuanshan glanced at the student and said calmly, "I'd like to see if Prince Jiang will keep his promise after this matter is over."

After speaking, Mu Yuanshan looked at Jiang Xiaobai again.

"Yes, Mr. Mou!"

The student nodded, picked up the paper, and was just about to speak.

"etc!"

But just then, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rang out again.

"Young Master Jiang, what else do you want to do?"

Mu Yuanshan frowned immediately.

This time, the gentle expression on his face was noticeably less pronounced.

That's right, Jiang Xiaobai tried to stop him several times.

Even with his good temper, he couldn't quite control himself at this moment.

"Don't rush."

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand with a smile: "I just suddenly... wanted to guess."

Guess?

Everyone inside the building was stunned.

Guess what?

"Who is worthy of such a fine woman?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised his head, his voice noticeably louder at this moment: "I guess Mr. Niu is right, it couldn't be... that the patriots of Tomorrow Moon are sincere, could it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Yuanshan's expression changed instantly.

The folding fan in his hand also stopped at that moment.

Before many students around could react, Jiang Xiaobai spoke again: "The sun is yang, the moon is yin, and the sun and moon shine together."

"I guess Mr. Niu is right. Could it be... a son as husband, a daughter as wife, and children as well?"

boom!

As soon as those words were spoken, the entire Qinglou building erupted in uproar.

The student holding the paper suddenly looked down at the contents of his hand.

Then, he froze on the spot.

Yes, the content is exactly the same!

Jiang Xiaobai hadn't even looked at the paper before reciting the second line of the couplet written by Mu Yuanshan word for word!

How...how is this possible?!

Ok?

The students around were now buzzing with discussion.

Putting everything else aside, this couplet is absolutely perfect.

Jiang Xiaobai actually came up with a solution?

Moreover, judging from Jiang Xiaobai's meaning, could it be that what Mr. Mou wrote down is also this?

But here's the question: how did Jiang Xiaobai know what Mr. Mou wrote?

Could it be... that Jiang Xiaobai came up with the second line himself?

Inside the Qinglou building, voices of discussion immediately arose.

On the second floor, the expectation on Xiao Qingxiu's face froze.

Xiao Zijin's eyes were wide open.

Xiao Qingheng remained silent.

However, his originally calm expression changed at this moment.

The fourth floor remained quiet.

But there seemed to be a hint of meaning in that quietness.

Li Zhiwei and Lin Qinrou exchanged a glance.

Neither of them spoke.

But they all understood that Jiang Xiaobai's actions had completely changed the situation.

That's right. If Mu Yuanshan comes up with a matching couplet, then Jiang Xiaobai will naturally be put in the position of fulfilling his promise.

But now, Jiang Xiaobai has revealed the answer that Mu Yuanshan wrote down ahead of time.

Then this matter is no longer a question of whether Mu Yuanshan can answer it or not.

But...

Why is Mu Yuanshan's answer exactly the same as the second line Jiang Xiaobai gave?

"Read it."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the student, his smile undiminished: "Since the paper is in your hands, let everyone hear it."

"Let's see if my guess was right."

"etc!"

Mu Yuanshan's expression changed drastically.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Xiaobai turned his head and looked at Mu Yuanshan with a smile, saying, "Mr. Niu, you wouldn't actually have written the same thing as me, would you?"

"Young Master Jiang, what...what do you mean by this?"

Mu Yuanshan's face darkened completely.

Yes, he now realizes he's fallen into a trap!

"Oh, it doesn't mean anything."

Jiang Xiaobai said casually, "I just find it interesting."

"Didn't Mr. Niu just say that I only left the first line of the couplet yesterday, without leaving the second line? I suppose you haven't come up with one yet?"

"Now that I've said it, you won't let me read it."

"What? Could it be... that I guessed right?"

"you……"

Mu Yuanshan's expression grew increasingly grim.

Inside the building, all was completely silent.

Everyone's gaze shifted back and forth between Mu Yuanshan and Jiang Xiaobai.

The student stood there, holding the paper, his forehead covered in cold sweat, unsure whether to read it or not.

"never mind."

Jiang Xiaobai suddenly spoke up, a smile on his face, "It's fine if you don't read it."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Mu Yuanshan, his voice gradually turning cold.

"Furthermore, didn't you just say I didn't have a matching line? Well then, I, the young master, will give you a new one today!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Qinglou was immediately shocked.

Re-test one?

Can this pair be rematched?

Jiang Xiaobai ignored everyone's reactions and simply pointed to the first couplet.

"Who is worthy of such a fine woman?"

Jiang Xiaobai's voice was clear: "I can say that... I trust people's words and have a strong sense of gratitude!"

After he finished speaking, the entire building fell silent, and many students subconsciously read it aloud in hushed tones.

"Being trusted in others' words of gratitude stems from a deep heart..."

As they read on, everyone's expressions changed once again.

This second line is also coherent, and equally ingenious!

Mu Yuanshan's face turned slightly pale.

But Jiang Xiaobai didn't stop; instead, he looked at the second couplet.

"The sun is yang, the moon is yin, and the sun and moon shine together."

"I can tell you..."

"People are more important than words; a person's word is their bond!"

boom!

Another gasp of surprise rang out inside the building.

If everyone was merely shocked before, now they are truly incredulous.

Jiang Xiaobai not only revealed the answer that Mu Yuanshan had written down.

They were even able to come up with a new matching line on the spot?

How is that possible?

Mu Yuanshan's grip on the folding fan had tightened noticeably.

Jiang Xiaobai's smile grew even brighter.

"What's wrong?"

"not enough?"

"Then I, Your Highness, will try again!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai raised his hand and pointed, his voice ringing out again.

"Who is worthy of such a fine woman?"

"May my heart be as clear as a spring!"

"The sun is yang, the moon is yin, and the sun and moon shine together."

"Civil arts first, military arts second; together they form a powerful and accomplished whole!"

The words fell.

The entire building was eerily quiet.

The students in the building all stared at Jiang Xiaobai in disbelief.

Some people opened their mouths, but couldn't utter a single word.

Someone lowered their head and quickly wrote down what Jiang Xiaobai had just said on a piece of paper. The more they read it, the paler their face became.

Some people couldn't help but look at Mu Yuanshan.

The look in his eyes is completely different now.

What did Mu Yuanshan just say?

He said that Jiang Xiaobai only left the first line of the couplet yesterday, and may not have left the second line.

But now?

Jiang Xiaobai not only has one, but... more than one!

How can I explain this?

Can we still say that Jiang Xiaobai is taking shortcuts?

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the students who had quieted down in the building, then looked at Mu Yuanshan, and the smile on his face slowly faded.

"Mr. Niu, is that enough?"

"If that's not enough..."

Jiang Xiaobai lightly patted his sleeves, his voice calm: "This young master also has..."