Chapter 2407
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After the Great Zhou Emperor finished giving orders, he said again： “The four poems have been written, and I think everyone knows the result in their hearts.」
”I announce that the winner of the literary battle is…」
Just when the Great Zhou Emperor was about to announce Ye Qiu’s victory, suddenly, a discordant voice sounded.
”Your Majesty, wait a moment！」
Suddenly, everyone looked at the person who spoke——
Eunuch Wang！
The Great Zhou Emperor was a little displeased and asked in a deep voice： “Eunuch Wang, why are you stopping me from announcing the result？」
Even Wei Wuxin had a look of doubt on his face.
Eunuch Wang stood up, bowed and saluted, and said： “Your Majesty, I am not trying to stop Your Majesty from announcing the result, but seeing that Ye Changsheng is a natural poetic talent, I was suddenly inspired and wanted to have a couplet competition with him.」
A couplet competition？
Hearing this, Wei Wuxin’s eyes lit up.
Yes, why did I forget about this. Eunuch Wang was a top scholar back then, especially in couplet competitions, he was invincible in Great Wei.
If Eunuch Wang can suppress Ye Changsheng in the couplet aspect, then the result of this literary battle might still have a turning point.
Even Qin Jiang and Zhuge Chaoyang’s fighting spirit reignited in their hearts.
The Great Zhou Emperor naturally knew what Eunuch Wang was thinking. He slightly furrowed his brows and said, “The four poems have been written. As for the couplet matching, I don’t think it’s necessary…」
”Your Majesty！” Wei Wuxin stood up and said, “When Your Majesty announced the content of the competition, it was said that in addition to poetry, the literary battle could also include things like couplet matching and painting.」
”This…” The Great Zhou Emperor felt a bit annoyed. If he had known earlier, he should have said yesterday that the literary battle would only be about poetry.
But he was the emperor, and his words carried weight. What he said was like spilled water.
He was mainly worried about Ye Qiu.
After all, couplet matching is different from poetry. Poetry emphasizes literary skills, but couplet matching not only tests literary skills but also requires a quick mind.
Eunuch Wang then said, “Since Ye Changsheng is so powerful in writing poetry, he should also be a master in couplet matching. Let me compete with him and also make everyone happy. What do you think, Young Master Ye？」
Eunuch Wang looked at Ye Qiu with a smile.
Ye Qiu was sitting on the chair and said lazily, “Not interested.」
”Why, is Young Master Ye afraid of losing to me？” The smile on Eunuch Wang’s face became even stronger.
Ye Qiu said, “I’m not afraid of losing.」
Eunuch Wang wasfeel uncertain： “Then why don’t you compete with me？」
The others also looked at Ye Qiu curiously.
Ye Qiu said, “If it’s a competition with a man, I have no problem. If it’s a competition with a woman, I also have no problem. But if it’s a competition with a person who is neither male nor female, I think it’s unlucky.」
“You — “Father Wang’s face turned iron blue with anger.
He really wanted to say to Ye Qiu, “I f**k your mother”, but he suddenly realized that he didn’t seem to have that thing, and if he said it, everyone would just laugh at him.
”You little brat are so arrogant！」
Father Wang snorted angrily, and then said to the Great Zhou Emperor, “Your Majesty, Ye Changsheng looks down on me so much. Clearly, he doesn’t take our Great Wei seriously. I must have a competition with him.」
Wei Wuxin shouted , “Daring to look down on Father Wang, you, Ye Changsheng, are really too arrogant.」
Ye Qiu said, “He’s not even a man. Why should I look up to him？」
Hahaha…
The civil and military officials at the scene laughed loudly.
The Great Zhou Emperor also wanted to laugh, but thinking of his status, he could only hold it back.
Qin Jiang stood up and said, “Your Majesty, Father Wang was the number one scholar in Great Wei back then. Later, he was the palm print of the Neiting Sili Supervisor in Great Wei. Now he is even the master of Prince Wei. Ye Changsheng’s humiliation of him is really excessive.
”I suggest that Ye Changsheng apologize to Father Wang.」
”I don’t need his apology. I want to have a competition with Ye Changsheng.” Father Wang looked at Ye Qiu and snorted coldly, “Thinking that just because he wrote a few poems, he is invincible in the world and doesn’t take the literati in the world seriously. He is really too arrogant.」
Ye Qiu said unhurriedly： “Old eunuch, you are wrong. I just don’t take you
seriously.」
”You——” Eunuch Wang was so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Zhuge Chaoyang jumped out and said： “Ye Changsheng, others have challenged you, but you dare not fight. You are a coward.」
Ye Qiu retorted： “Whether I am a coward or not has nothing to do with you. Kid, get out of the way.」
”Who are you calling a kid？” Zhuge Chaoyang’s face turned red and his eyes showed a fierce light.
”I’m talking about you！” Ye Qiu said： “What, do you think you’re not a kid？」
Zhuge Chaoyang said： “I’m not！」
Ye Qiu smiled and said： “Well, throw that old eunuch out and prove it to me.」
Zhuge Chaoyang looked at Eunuch Wang, and the latter had a murderous look on his face, so he didn’t dare to move.
”You don’t even dare to move an old eunuch. What else are you but a kid？” Ye Qiu pouted.
At this time, Qin He, the Great General of the State of Daqian, stood up and said： “Your Majesty, Ye Changsheng is talented, and Eunuch Wang was the top scorer in the imperial examination of the State of Dawei back then. If they have a competition, it will definitely be very exciting. Please allow it！」
Qin He gave a wink to the people around him.
Those people immediately echoed.
”That’s right, that’s right. The top scorer in the imperial examination of the State of Dawei against the current poetry fairy will definitely be very exciting.」
”I can’t wait.」
”Your Majesty, please, agree quickly！」
The other people who participated in the competition for the consort spoke in a hubbub, all requesting the Great Zhou Emperor to agree.
Watching the battle was just a pretext. Those people just didn’t want to see Ye Changsheng become the consort of the Great Zhou.
Actually, many people have such a mentality. If I can’t get it, then you can’t get it either.
To put it bluntly, they just can’t stand to see others do well.
Everyone has two eyes and one mouth. Why do you live a better life than me？
Everyone is about the same age and studies the same major. Why do you do better than me？
Everyone is in the same company. Why do you get the appreciation of the leader？
Everyone comes from a poor family. Why are you so rich now？
There are quite a lot of such people in reality.
Just like those people at the scene, they clearly know that they have no chance, but they also don’t want Ye Qiu to become the consort of the Great Zhou.
If you have to give a reason, it’s just why！
「Changsheng, can you do it？」
Suddenly, the voice of the Great Zhou Emperor came to Ye Qiu’s ear through sound transmission： 「You can see the situation. It’s a bit difficult for me.」
「That old eunuch is not easy to deal with.」
「If you don’t want to compete with him, I’ll find a reason to muddle through.」
Ye Qiu looked at the Great Zhou Emperor sitting on the dragon chair, and sent a grateful look. Through sound transmission, he said： 「That old eunuch is too annoying. He didn’t jump out earlier or later, but just at this time. Clearly, he wants to fight for a chance for Wei Wuxin.」
「But I’m not afraid of him.」
「Thank you, uncle.」
After Ye Qiu finished speaking, he looked at Eunuch Wang and said loudly： “Matching couplets is a small matter. But if you want to play, I can accompany you.」
”Old eunuch, don’t say I look down on you, you are simply no match for me.」
”However, since you are no longer a complete man, I can’t bully you too much.」
”Well, all of you who want to be the son-in-law of Great Zhou, come at me together！」
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