Chapter 229 Betting? Send money?

The dancer, musician and others retreated, and only the faint sound of the piano could be heard from the distant Xiayu.

After the third prince announced the general rules on behalf of the prince, the cultural meeting officially began.

Since it is a literary society, what we play is the things of literati.

Poems, songs, couplets, puzzles, etc. can all be themes.

Jia Lian didn’t want to understand the specific gameplay and process. He just accompanied the fourth prince to drink tea and watch the excitement.

The fourth prince was a restless person. After a while, he couldn't help but run to couplets and puzzles.

As a companion, Zhang Su naturally followed immediately.

He wants to give certain reminders to the fourth prince at the appropriate time, lest he can’t get any of them right, can’t guess, and will be embarrassed and angry when the time comes...

Jia Lian looks at Feng Ziying also sat drinking tea and couldn't help but laugh: "Brother Feng, aren't you going to show off your talents today?"

Naturally, I dare not show my ugliness."

Faced with Feng Ziying's modesty, Jia Lian laughed.

Although Feng Ziying is the son of a general, judging from his usual speech and behavior, he is definitely not a rough man.

It can even be said that he is a rare person with both military and civil skills.

However, the way of writing is not as straightforward as the way of martial arts. Except for those with extraordinary talents, it is really difficult to convince others.

Therefore, Feng Ziying, who had already shown her glory in the morning's martial arts battle, believed that she could not surpass others in terms of literary skills, and mediocre works were meaningless.

From this point of view, Feng Ziying is a very self-aware person. After all, there is no first place in writing. Even if you write about going to pee together, if you have the vision to discover beauty, maybe you can look at it from another angle and it will have a different "flavor".

Therefore, more than 80% of the people on the scene were actively participating in literary exchanges.

As for the results, most of them can only entertain themselves. Even if they were sent to the princes and princes for tasting, the few works that everyone praised were, according to Jia Lian, quite average. ……

Although Jia Lian himself couldn’t do anything good, he who traveled from later generations felt that he was qualified to be picky.

What, dissatisfied? I’ll give you two songs, high and low!

This is what Jia Lian thought after seeing those people's faces glowing red after being praised by others, and they felt that they were proud of their ancestors.

In the end, I still managed to keep a low profile.

Copying is fun for a while, but once you put the hat on, you can’t take it off.

Maybe he will have to copy all the time in the future, which will be quite tiring...

Anyway, he really doesn’t have any intentions of being a princess, and it’s good to maintain the image of a big boss. .

Looking back, he saw Zhang Tao beside him with his head down, thinking hard and drawing on the table with his fingers. Jia Lian almost laughed out loud.

When Princess Zhaoyang came over before, Jia Lian noticed that this kid had clenched his fists tightly and looked nervous.

By the way, this guy is also attracted to Princess Zhaoyang, right?

"Xiao Tao'er, have you finished the idea? Tell us and we will help you with the details."

Zhang Tao, who was interrupted from his thoughts, came back to his senses and his face suddenly turned red. , seeing Feng Ziying and others looking at him, he immediately said angrily: "What the hell does it matter to you!"

"Looking at you, you probably didn't come up with anything good. How about this, as long as you call Call me cousin, and I will help you fight to become your consort!"

"Tch..."

Zhang Tao rolled his eyes speechlessly and mocked: "Don't think that I I don’t know about you, let alone being my consort, if you can write a poem and hang it on it, I will eat the fruit plate in front of you!”

Zhang Tao really admires Jia Lian, he is so shameless thick.

When he didn’t know that Jia Lian only studied in the Imperial College for two years. Many of them, noble disciples, go to the Imperial College just in name and don't go to class every day, so that they can't go through the normal graduation process. They just get "fake diplomas" to deceive people.

Jia Lian is such a person.

Jia Lian smiled and was about to open his mouth to tease Zhang Tao again. Suddenly, he saw several people walking towards them, and Jia Lian stopped talking.

"I met Lord Jia in Zhou Xing."

"What's the matter?"

Although Jia Lian didn't know Zhou Xing, he recognized him. Zhou Sheng behind him. That was his first big order after taking office, totaling eight hundred taels of silver!

Judging by their names and circumstances, Zhou Xing and Zhou Sheng should be brothers.

Are you here to find a place for Zhou Sheng?

Zhou Xing looks to be in his twenties, with an ordinary appearance, but a very confident, even arrogant demeanor.

When he saw that Jia Lian didn't even move his buttocks when he saw him meeting each other "with courtesy", he suddenly felt slighted, and his malice towards Jia Lian increased by three points.

“I heard that Lord Jia is a student of the Imperial College, happened to be studying at Taiyuan College, and had always admired the character of the Imperial College students.

Today happens to be a grand event. I wonder if Mr. Jia is interested and could you give me some advice? "

Zhou Xing squinted his eyes and said sincerely.

The provocative meaning is self-evident.

Because Zhou Xing The arrival of the others naturally attracted the attention of some people around them.

"He is Zhou Xing from Taiyuan University. I know this person. Rumor has it that he is a famous talent in Taiyuan University! "

"Yes, this person is one of the influential figures in Taiyuan University, and he is also the younger brother of Empress Zhou in the palace. He is a true relative of the emperor. Presumably, he is also running towards Zhaoyang this time. The princess is here..."

"Since he is coming for Princess Zhaoyang, then why is he going to find Mr. Lian, who is not a threat to him? "

"Hey, you don't know, Zhou Xing's younger brother Zhou Sheng..."

" The comments from the people around him made Zhou Xing's arrogance even more intense. Three points, this is the comfortable feeling of being recognized by people wherever you go, like a star.

Looking down at Jia Lian, he imagined that he would "step on" Jia Lian on the ground later, and he would be like a star. Showing off one's outstanding talents in front of the princes, dragons and grandsons, and the princes and princes, can not only make one famous, but also bring bad breath to the family!

Maybe it will also win the favor of His Highness Zhaoyang...< br />
　“Not interested. ”

Jia Lian uttered three words lightly, and then continued to talk to Feng Ziying as if Zhou Xing and others did not exist.

Seeing that Jia Lian despised him, Zhou Xing continued to talk to Feng Ziying. He was angry, and then sneered: "Why, Lord Jia, who was born in the Rongguo Mansion, are you afraid?

Or are all the people who came out of your Imperial College so timid and dare not show their talents to others?

Could it be that he was afraid of tarnishing the reputation of the Imperial College? ”

Following Zhou Xing’s words, several people next to him also began to sneer, intending to provoke Jia Lian to doom.

In this regard, although Jia Lian’s expression remained normal, Feng Ziying next to him was I can’t stand listening.

He is also from the Imperial College.

When it comes to his “alma mater”, he naturally defends it to the death!

“When it comes to talent and learning, Your Imperial College is not even worthy of carrying shoes to our Imperial College! "

Feng Ziying said coldly.

After Feng Ziying retorted like this, the two sides naturally started to quarrel with each other.

Within a few words, Zhou Xing Just smileHe said: "If you are not convinced, how about we compare with each other?"

Although Feng Ziying knew that her talent and learning were not high enough, she might not be able to defeat the opponent, but she could only lose the battle if she lost. Said: "How to draw?"

Zhou Xing said with a smile: "I won't make it difficult for you. Just follow the rules of His Highness the Third Prince, compose poems, and compare who is ranked higher on the display screen. , Is this fair enough?"

Poetry has always been the main theme of cultural gatherings, and today is no exception.

As the host of the cultural gathering, the third prince had a large screen placed on the stage.

As long as the poems and lyrics passed to them are approved by him, the prince and King Beijing, they can be hung on the exhibition screen for everyone to review.

The rankings can be changed, and are limited to one hour. The top three in the final ranking are the second and third overall winners of this round of literary competitions, and they will receive the rewards prepared by the prince.

Feng Ziying was about to agree, but Jia Lian grabbed her arm.

Looking back and seeing Jia Lian shaking his head at him, Feng Ziying was a little puzzled.

These people have all been bullied. At this time, in their small circle, he thinks he should be the best in literary talent. If he doesn't step forward, who will?

"What, are you scared? Tsk, tut, are all those who came out of your Imperial College cowards?"

As more and more people watched the excitement around, Zhou Xing's voice Getting bigger.

One of his purposes is to step on Jia Lian, so even if Jia Lian does not dare to step down, he will try his best to make Jia Lian and others lose face so that they cannot step down.

It would be better if Jia Lian couldn't stand the stimulation and ended up.

As the younger brother of the newly favored concubine Xian De in the palace, Jia Lian is quite famous in his own right. Winning a battle with him will attract much more attention than a person going up to the third prince and others to review his poems!

Not to mention, you can vent your anger on your sister and brother.

The younger brother of Concubine Xian De lost to him, the younger brother of Empress Zhou, which naturally boosted her sister’s ambition.

Jia Lian looked at Brother Zhou Xing with a smile, feeling really funny in his heart.

Just because he doesn’t want to stand out, doesn’t it mean he can’t stand out, right?

How can anyone be so desperate to be stepped on by him? Isn’t this forcing others to come forward to show their holiness!

"I remember, your target should be me, right?" Jia Lian looked at Zhou Xing and asked with a smile.

Zhou Xing looked happy and said, "If Lord Jia is willing to give me some advice, that would be the best."

Unexpectedly, Jia Lian shook his head again:"Actually, you are not qualified to compete with me. You are dressed in white, and what is my status?"

"You..."

Zhou Xing's face turned dark. , but looking at the joking smiles of the people around him, he knew that Jia Lian was right.

In terms of status, Jia Lian was much higher than him.

"If Mr. Jia doesn't dare to show off, just say it clearly, no need to talk about these useless things.

" Today is the birthday party prepared by His Royal Highness for Princess Zhaoyang. So even with your status, it’s no different here!”

Haha, this Zhou Xing can find a way for himself.

"You are right, in front of your two highnesses, my identity is indeed nothing.

However, even the crown prince has prepared a lottery for the winner. , if you take the initiative to come to me for comparison, you won’t come empty-handed, right?”

Not to mention Zhou Xing, even the people around him didn’t understand what Jia Lian meant.

Do you think you need to give him a gift if you want to compete with him?

“Whatever you want to say, just say it.”

Jia Lian He smiled and said: "What's the point of drawing in vain? How about we also add a bonus?"

　"What kind of bonus?"

"It doesn't have to be anything expensive, let's do that. , if I beat you, how about you give me ten thousand taels of silver?"

"What? Ten thousand, are you crazy."

Zhou Xing and others were scared A jump.

Even if I go to a gambling house to gamble, I have never seen someone bet ten thousand taels with just one mouthful. This is too scary.

"Of course, if you are afraid of losing or can't come up with ten thousand taels of silver, then go back as soon as possible. I don't have time to fool around with cowards or poor people."
< br />Jia Lian waved his hand, urging Zhou Xing to leave as if to shoo away flies.

How had Zhou Xing been so despised? Ten thousand taels of silver was not an astronomical figure to the Zhou family.

He can also get it.

"What if you lose?!"

"I lose? Of course I will give you ten thousand taels."

Jia Lian smiled of.

When Zhou Xing saw this, his heart was inevitably filled with excitement.

Ten thousand taels is definitely not a small amount. If his family knew that he was gambling like this with others outside, they would definitely be unhappy!

However, he wanted to bring glory to his family today!!

Moreover, how could he lose.

They had figured out Jia Lian’s situation for a long time. He was just a warrior who devoted himself to the army. His greatest deed that could be heard from outside was that he beat Prince Duan, but they had never heard of it. I have said that he has some outstanding literary talent.

Even if he studied in the Imperial College, he would just have an experience like other wealthy and powerful children.

How does it compare with the talented men from his Imperial College!

Jia Lian just wanted to scare him off with such a huge gamble, so as to save his dignity and face.

"Brother, promise him, promise him..."

My younger brother Zhou Sheng was still urging me. Obviously, Zhou Sheng had the same idea as him!

With the support of his younger brother, Zhou Xing was still hesitant, and even became excited for a moment.

This is an unexpected surprise today. Ten thousand taels is a huge fortune for anyone!

"Okay, I agree! Then let's each rely on our abilities..."

Zhou Xing quickly asked people to recruit the attendants who were carrying the four treasures of the study, and he couldn't wait. They want to become famous and make money.

　“Wait a minute.”

　“Any more questions??”

　“You are happy to agree now. If you regret it later, or take What do you say if you don’t pay?”

“What do you want?”

The more Jia Lian made excuses, the more Zhou Xing became convinced that Jia Lian had a guilty conscience.

"How about we go to the Crown Prince, set up a document in front of him, and ask His Highness the Crown Prince to give us a guarantee?"

Zhou Xing was slightly shocked and asked the Crown Prince to do it. Not everyone dares to guarantee things.

But when he thought that Jia Lian was in the second rank, the prince would definitely give up this idea.

Although I don’t know why Jia Lian dared to make such a request, but with the prince’s guarantee and restraining him, wouldn’t it also be equivalent to restraining Jia Lian?

He had just suspected that Jia Lian would deny his account afterwards...

So how could he disagree.

People around him, including Feng Ziying and Zhang Tao, thought Jia Lian was crazy.

Knowing that your country’s government and family are great, you wouldn’t give money to others like this!

For other melon-eating people, such a big gamble is rare.

And it still happened on such an occasion, the two sides of the bet,They are both the younger brothers of the empress in the palace.

No matter who loses or wins, it’s a show not to be missed!

Therefore, everyone who discovered the situation here watched Jia Lian and others walking towards the prince and others, and they all followed closely, for fear of missing any exciting place.

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