Seeing this lantern, Shangguan Yi was naturally very confused.
He had some understanding of Princess Lan Ling's talent. Even though Princess Lan Ling was a rare talented woman in the Tang Empire, it seemed that her talent was not enough to break his lamp leader, right?
Soon, more and more eyes turned to Shangguan Yi for confirmation, because everyone knew that he was the one who had chosen the lantern leader!
"Although my lantern is mysterious, it has been hanging on the street for three years and will be displayed at every grand event. Therefore, it is normal for the quick-witted princess to break the lantern.”Shangguan Yi felt uncomfortable being stared at, so she had to pretend to be free and easy.
" This lamp is…" Princess Lan Ling was about to explain.
"Let's not talk about the matter of the lantern leader for the time being. The Qujiang Poetry Meet can begin.”However, at this moment, Li Er suddenly stopped him.
He was clearly doing this on purpose. He did not want to expose Li Chen first, but he was secretly preparing a plan in his heart.
Everyone present could also see that the Emperor was so anxious to hold the poetry recital. There was no doubt that he had a backup plan. This was great. There was really a show to watch!
"It's really fortunate to have His Majesty preside over this Qujiang Poetry Meet!”Shangguan Yi was well aware of the Emperor's personality, but she didn't think much of it. She just looked at Yang Shidao and Xu Jingzong beside her and said with a smile.
Shangguan Yi's words were directed at Li Er, and she brought up the matter of him hosting the poetry meet in the past.
"Haha, let's take a seat first." Li Er laughed loudly, resolving his embarrassment and giving Shangguan Yi enough face.
Such a harmonious relationship between the monarch and his subjects was really amazing.
In Li Chen's opinion, this was only the Tang Dynasty. If it was the Ming Dynasty or the Qing Dynasty, no official would have the guts to mock a monarch in public.
"Since the poetry meet has begun, then this lowly official will throw out a brick to attract jade.”Yang Shidao stood up and gazed at the beautiful scenery of the Qu River outside the window. Listening to the lingering sound of the maid's zither, he said in a clear voice,"
"Short and long, inserted with phoenix wings, the sound of the phoenix is loud and clear.
Can make Chu Fei sigh, and let the king of Chu sing.
Cut the lonely bamboo pipe, come to answer the cloud and the piano.”
Yaya, who was eating the pastries, blinked her eyes from time to time. Although she did not understand, she had already memorized the long poem.
Li Chen listened to the poem while pouring tea for Yaya.
Not long after, Li Er slowly said,"Minister Yang's poem is still as vigorous as before. This poem is also considered a rare and excellent work."”
Li Chen smiled faintly. Almost all of Yang Shidao's poems were appreciated by Li Er. Li Er often invited Yang Shidao to his banquet because of his poems. Now, it seemed that the history books were not without reason.
"Your Majesty praises me too much. If it weren't for Your Majesty's dedication to the Great Tang, how would this lowly subject dare to embarrass myself at the Qujiang Poetry Meet?”Yang Shidao sighed.
As soon as he said this, the rest of the scholars echoed.
At this moment, Shangguan Yi was the only one who smiled and did not say anything.
Needless to say, Shangguan Yi was proud of her talent. This was something that even Princess Lan Ling could see. When Li Baiyao, Xu Jingzong, and the other scholars presented their poems, Shangguan Yi still sat there unmoving.
The title of Zhenguan literary hero seemed to be in his pocket.
"Is Minister Shangguan's poem going to be the finale of this year's Qujiang Poetry Meet?”Seeing this, Li Er wasn't angry. He just smiled and asked.
However, many people could see that Li Er's words seemed to be respecting Shangguan Yi's opinion, but in fact, he had ill intentions and seemed to have other intentions.
"Thank you for your favor, Your Majesty.”Shangguan Yi said respectfully and confidently.
"Alright." Seeing that Shangguan Yi had fallen into his trap, Li Er smiled and said,""I said earlier that a mysterious guest will appear at the Qujiang Poetry Meet. I believe everyone is already looking forward to it, right?”
As soon as he said this, everyone began to whisper.
"This mysterious guest is none other than the young man sitting beside His Majesty, right?”
"From what Your Majesty means, this young man is going to win the title of Zhenguan literary hero? He still wanted to pluck it from Lord Shangguan's hand. Was he joking?”
"After this person sat down, I noticed that his temperament was extraordinary. However, his mind had always been on the child on his lap. Could such a person also be a literary hero of Zhenguan?”
"His Majesty doesn't start a battle without confidence, so I advise everyone to listen carefully. Perhaps this young man will bring us a pleasant surprise.”
“......”
The focus of the discussion quickly shifted to Li Chen and his daughter. Yaya fiddled with the pastries in her hands and asked curiously,""Daddy, why are they all looking at Yaya?”
"Yaya is so obedient today. They must be wondering whose daughter is so obedient.”Li Chen teased.
" Haha!" Yaya laughed happily. Her big eyes, which were filled with spiritual energy, suddenly saw the beautiful sister in the crowd.
"Daddy, look over there." Yaya pointed at Dou Kou, Dou Nian, and Dou Hua.
Li Chen looked in the direction where Yaya was pointing and saw the three sisters waving at him and Yaya.
Seeing that the atmosphere had been set up, Li Er decided that it was time for Shangguan Yi to understand what was going on.
Li Er said loudly," The person beside me is a rising star in the Zhenguan poetry world. Let's appreciate his literary talent at this Qujiang Poetry Meet!”
Hearing this, Li Chen smiled bitterly in his heart. He recalled Li Er's expression before he boarded the boat. Was this not a trick?
"Your Majesty, you praise me too much. This commoner has little talent and knowledge. It's fine not to mention his poems.”Therefore, he bowed and said humbly.
A commotion immediately broke out in the room when these words sounded.
"Puff!" Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, tried hard to hold back her laughter. She looked troubled. It was obvious that the emperor had been slapped in the face!
It was really delightful!
" Sir…" Li Er's face twitched. It wasn't easy for him to arrange for Li Chen to be here. Why did he end up in such an awkward position? No matter what, I am the emperor. Can't you give me some face?
No, I have to make you produce a poem today!
He made up his mind and was about to activate the trick again…
However, at this moment, when she heard the word 'poem', Yaya's eyes turned. She thought of the story of the cowherd and the Weaver Girl and some related poems that her father had once told her. Then, she said in a childish voice,"Yaya can recite poems too!"
"Eh?" Everyone looked over curiously.
"Yaya, be good. Quickly recite it for everyone.”Li Er's eyes lit up as if he had been saved. He hurriedly shouted.
"Yes." Yaya no longer had stage fright and nodded vigorously. Before Li Chen could stop her, she had already begun to recite, shaking her little head,"
"Magpie Bridge Immortal, Cloud Fancy."
"A fine cloud makes a coincidence, a flying star spreads hatred, and a silver river passes through the darkness. When the golden wind and jade dew met, they surpassed countless people in the world.”
"Gentle as water, the wedding day is like a dream, I endure the magpie bridge and return home. If the two feelings are long, how can they be in the morning and evening?”
As soon as the poem was out, the commotion in the room slowly calmed down…
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