My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

This statement immediately caught the attention of the surrounding scholars. Their eyes lit up, and they looked at the child dressed as a book boy in surprise.

Even the plump scholar seemed a bit astonished. Although the riddle wasn't difficult, a ten-year-old child responding faster than many adults was quite remarkable.

"You're a clever kid. Here, take the money!" The plump scholar handed over the silver coin.

Since Zhongren was following behind Gu Lan, the scholar handed the silver to Gu Lan. The scholars around them showed envy and admiration.

"Brother, this book boy is a child prodigy!"

"Train him well; he'll surely achieve great things in the future!"

"..."

Although the scholars were envious of the silver coin, they couldn't be jealous of a child at this moment. They could only praise him as if acting in an elder's position.

However, only Gu Lan knew that his little brother didn't guess at all. Instead, he directly used the spells from Tianji Pavilion to read the ordinary guy's thoughts.

"Brother, did I cause trouble?" Zhongren, seeing the many gazes on them, felt it went against the way of "keeping a low profile" that his big brother taught him. So, he asked Gu Lan softly.

"It's okay." Gu Lan smiled and squatted down to comfort him. "It's just not interesting to use spells for this kind of game. It's more fun to guess."

"Okay!" Zhongren nodded obediently.

Together with Gu Lan, he once again turned his attention to the riddles proposed by the people in the field. However, the next two riddles were somewhat challenging, leaving all the surrounding scholars silent, unable to figure them out.

"High platform against the bright moon!"

"Layered clouds conceal the moon above!"

The presenters of the two questions were not unfamiliar to Gu Lan. They were the two young scholars who, a while ago, wore black and white at the poetry contest—Lu Jing and Ren Hai.

As soon as the two arrived, those who knew them couldn't help but whisper.

"Hey, did you see these two? They are the top scholars from Huangzhou and Jiangzhou. They evenly shared the limelight in the poetry contest just now and now they're here together again!"

"Collaborating powerhouses! If these two become friends, in the future, if they both become Jinshi, they can support each other in the court!"

"Envious! They indeed have real talent and knowledge. Look at the questions they proposed; our level is incomparable!"

"..."

When the two top scholars arrived, they generously placed a silver ingot on the table, each worth ten taels. This amount was enough to cover the expenses for a scholar coming to the capital for an examination!

The scholars immediately became jealous and started to rack their brains for the answers.

This time, Zhongren, without using any divine arts, couldn't come up with an answer. So, he frowned and asked Gu Lan softly, "Big brother, these two riddles are difficult. Do you know the answers?"

"It's 昙 of昙花(broad-leaved epiphyllum), and 屑 of不屑(scorn)."

Gu Lan smiled and replied softly.

This kind of word puzzle game was present in many places in his previous life, even used for early childhood education.

For Gu Lan, who had read extensively, it was not difficult at all.

Although Zhongren wasn't a child prodigy, he wasn't stupid either. After hearing Gu Lan's answers, his eyes immediately lit up with understanding.

Brother is truly brother!

Not only did he excel in cultivation, but his wisdom was also extraordinary!

Little brother looked at him with admiration.

At this moment, a charming and alluring voice rang out.

"高台对映月分明 (High platform against the bright moon), is 昙(tán)."

"层云隐去月当头(Layered clouds conceal the moon above), is 屑(xiè)."

"Is that correct?"

This female voice, why does it sound somewhat familiar?

Gu Lan was stunned upon hearing the voice, while everyone else, upon hearing this delightful sound, looked up in surprise.

Xiao Fei'er, clad in a beautiful brocade dress, with a graceful figure and a stunningly beautiful face adorned with two shallow dimples, was gracefully walking down from a high pavilion.

The number one beauty in the capital, at this moment, seemed like a celestial being!

The scholars were mesmerized by the sight!

Even the scholars from afar, upon seeing Xiao Fei'er appear, hurriedly walked over to watch, making the previously lively word-guessing literary event suddenly become crowded.

Gu Lan wanted to leave, but the reality was that the crowd was too dense, and he couldn't walk away.

"Darn it, encountering this woman again... but as long as I keep a low profile, she shouldn't notice me, right?" Gu Lan mumbled to himself.

However, he soon realized something was amiss!

Because Xiao Fei'er's gaze was consistently flickering in his direction, intentionally or unintentionally. Her eyes were charming, and there was a silky charm to them.

Several scholars around him were excited.

"I'm going! The number one beauty in the capital looked at me; I'm so excited!"

"She's clearly looking at me; don't overthink it!"

"Wow, Miss Fei'er glanced at me; my life is worth it!"

"..."

Gu Lan: "…"

Sure enough, wherever there are celebrities in the entertainment industry, there will always be a lack of devoted fans in any world.

At this moment, except for Gu Lan, the most excited were the two top scholars in black and white!

Ren Hai, after seeing Xiao Fei'er, immediately felt inferior and quickly lowered his head. The other, Lu Jing, held up the silver ingot with both hands, suppressing his hormones, and admired, "It's Fairy Xiao!"

"Today, meeting the number one beauty in the capital, truly ethereal and enchanting, I have no regrets in this life!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Miss, you're so intelligent; I'm willing to admit defeat!"

As soon as he spoke, it immediately attracted countless envious glances from the surroundings.

Alright! This guy has praised everything, and he has said all the good words! Now, Miss Xiao Fei'er's attention is definitely all on him!

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A group of devoted fans, ending up with nothing but disappointment... Gu Lan silently watched in the crowd, inwardly chuckling.

Talented scholars and beautiful women had always only existed in storytelling.

Fated but not destined.

If we truly talk about competitiveness, perhaps even Wu Yuan, who had just suffered a setback, was stronger than the scholars present!

After all, no matter how beautiful she is, she is still just a worldly woman.

Loving money!

"Zhongren, it's getting late. Let's go." Gu Lan pulled his little brother, ready to leave quietly.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Fei'er at this moment did not look at the guy who was offering silver and being attentive. Instead, her beautiful eyes, accurately and without hesitation, fell on Gu Lan.

"Thank you, sir, for your kindness... but actually, the answer to this riddle wasn't thought of by this servant. It was, in fact, heard from Sir Gu."

What!?

Who is Sir Gu?

Both the outstanding top scholars were simultaneously dumbfounded! The scholars present all furrowed their brows. In the corner, Zhang Yuan, with his sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks, showed an expression of urgency and resentment!

"It's this guy again, damn it! Courtesan Xiao really set her eyes on him, and she's everywhere, favoring him. How is this possible!?"

He found it inconceivable. The scholars around him felt even more incredulous, especially the few guys around Gu Lan, looking at him with puzzled expressions!

It was indeed hard to imagine how he, who had been invisible all the time, became the focus of the courtesan.

However, at this moment, Gu Lan smiled at Xiao Fei'er and calmly said, "Fairy, you jest. I have limited knowledge, and I have been here the whole time. How could I know the answer?"

As he finished speaking, Xiao Fei'er's charming face slightly stiffened. Familiar. It was another heartless rejection! Just now, I clearly saw your lips move, and you told that little kid the answer... Oh no, I still have a task from Sister Yexi; I can't let this guy go!

Xiao Fei'er had no choice but to reluctantly swallow her pride. She composed herself, smiled, and walked towards Gu Lan.

At this moment, the expressions of the scholars became even more unbelieving!

They looked at Gu Lan, who was about to leave with indifference, and then at Xiao Fei'er, who was strolling over with a keen interest in her beautiful eyes...

Huh? Why does it feel like the number one beauty in the capital is fawning over him?!