Xiang Yun, who was dispirited, sat down and recalled the scene of him deliberately throwing the gold ingot out of his sleeve. He couldn't help but curl his lips into a playful smile.
"Presumably, that high and mighty prince's expression must have been quite ugly at that time.”When Xiang Yun thinks of this, his mood immediately becomes better.
In the past, he could only bury the complaints and harsh criticism of this cold father in his heart and did not dare to resist at all. Now, he finally had the courage to show it.
Without Yue Jing to drink with him, and Lin Wan 'er was unable to hold her liquor, Xiang Yun could only drink to his heart's content!
Meanwhile, in Spring Arrival Pavilion, after Xiang Yun's wonderful act of 'sending copper coins from a thousand miles away and dropping ingots on his body' just now, the atmosphere of the entire banquet became slightly awkward.
In order to resolve the awkward atmosphere, one of the county governors suddenly pointed at the bright moon outside the observation deck and said,""Today is your highness 'birthday, and the entire Heavenly Palace is putting on a show. There's actually such a bright moon. Even the Mid-Autumn Festival wouldn't be as good as this.”
Everyone's attention was drawn to the sky outside the window bars. As expected, the moon hung high in the sky, and there were stars shining on it. There were no clouds for thousands of miles. The sky here was not like Earth, which was covered by thick fog. The sky here was very beautiful!
"Hmm…it's indeed a full moon hanging high in the sky, and the stars are shining brightly. Now, it's decorated with silver. It's truly beautiful!”
Wang Wenjing couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Seeing such a natural moonlit night, he couldn't help but feel poetic. He stood up, paced to the window, and recited loudly.
On a cold night, guests came to drink tea and drink wine. The bamboo stove boiled the soup and the fire began to turn red.
Usually, the moon in front of the window was different when there were plum blossoms.
After reciting the poem, Wang Wenjing placed his hands behind his back and revealed an intoxicated expression. The next moment, the entire room was filled with applause!
"Good poem! Good poem! Wang Xiangguo was indeed a great writer who was born on the second place. His words were admirable!”
The prefect of the Western Liang Army was also a scholar. When he heard Wang Wenjing's poem, he could not help but admire it and praise it!
Wang Wenjing's poem was about admiring the moon on a cold night. There were also fine wine and flowers. The moonlight was exceptionally different. It could be said to be in line with the situation and was full of literary talent and poetry.
"Teacher is indeed a great talent!" Xiang Gan also praises sincerely.
"Wang Xiangguo, you have great literary talent!" Even Xiang Ling Tian, who was sitting at the head of the table, could not help but nod his head repeatedly. It could be seen that Wang Wenjing's impromptu poem was truly extraordinary!
"No, no, everyone is too kind.”Wang Wenjing heard the praises of the crowd. He looked humble on the surface, but he was proud and happy in his heart. Although he was indeed well-educated and could recite poems and songs at will, to be able to write such a masterpiece today was really a coincidence.
Thus, Wang Wenjing secretly memorized the poem he had just composed, planning to return to the imperial capital and publish it in the "Hundred Schools of Poetry" compiled by the Orthodox Academy. Presumably, it would definitely cause a temporary shock in the literary world and greatly increase his reputation.
After that, Wang Wenjing felt that he had not had enough. He suggested that everyone present should write a poem. With this moonlit snow scene as the topic, they should write a poem to liven up the banquet!
His suggestion was quickly accepted by everyone. After all, as a high-ranking official in the Fengyun Kingdom, who did not have some inkling in their hearts? Even though this kind of impromptu poem was a little difficult, they could still give it a try.
The first person to compose a poem was precisely the Governor of Xiliang County, Meng Yuezhang, who had previously asked everyone to admire the moon. This person was also an outstanding disciple of the Orthodox Academy and possessed some talent for poetry.
Meng Yuezhang stood up and stood outside the window with his hands behind his back. He looked at the full moon hanging high outside the window. After thinking for a moment, he took a step forward and began to recite.
" The cool moon is like an eyebrow hanging in the willows, looking at the mountains in the mirror.
Lanxi three days cold mountain rain, midnight carp came to the beach.”
"Good!"
After the Western Liang prefect finished reciting the poem, the audience was already cheering and clapping.
Although this poem was not as profound as Wang Wenjing's, it was focused on the captivating picture. The blending of emotions and scenes had a unique flavor. In terms of quality, it could be considered a high-grade poem. It could be seen that this prefect's literary talent was extraordinary!
Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Left Prime Minister Wang Wenjing, a senior in the literary world, suggested again.
"Wangye, it's better to have fun with everyone. Today is your birthday, so why don't you let the servants in the residence distribute brush, ink, paper, and inkstones to all the guests in the Apricot Garden? Let every talented person participate and present the poem so that we can enjoy it together.”
"I heard that there are many officials in the Apricot Altar Garden. They are all ambitious and talented!”
When Xiang Ling Tian heard this, he could not help but nod in agreement. Although he was the War God of the Fengyun Kingdom and it was common for him to lead troops into battle, he was also extremely fond of poetry and was quite interested in it.
Hence, Xiang Ling Tian ordered Xiang Jinghong and Xiang Jing Lei to make the necessary arrangements.
"Since everyone is in such a good mood, today, as the master of the Imperial Residence, I will add a prize. If the poem written by everyone here today can be rated as the top three by Wang Xiangguo and all of you, I will reward each of you with a thousand gold coins. The person who comes first will not only receive a thousand taels of gold, but I will also reward him with a cloud artifact! The time limit will be set to within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."
"Hmm…Cloud Artifact!"
Everyone's eyes lit up in surprise when they heard that Xiang Ling Tian was going to reward them with a Cloud Weapon. Although there were differences in the quality of cloud weapons, the cloud weapon that Xiang Ling Tian had bestowed to him should not be too bad no matter how bad it was.
For a moment, even Crown Prince Xiang Gan and Princess Xiang Fei 'er were moved. They were probably also interested in this cloud artifact bestowed by the King of the Two Kingdoms.
Xiang Jinglei and Xiang Jinghong immediately ordered people to prepare a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for everyone in the Apricot Altar Garden. They also informed them that the Prince would reward them with a thousand gold coins. The person who won the top three would also receive a cloud artifact personally bestowed by the Prince.
When this news spread, the entire Apricot Altar Garden was in an uproar. Many of them were officials who were scholars, and there was no lack of well-read scholars. As the saying goes, scholars despise each other. At this moment, there was a great reward in front of them.
For a moment, everyone rubbed their fists and eagerly came forward to receive their brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. They placed them on the table. Some raised their heads to look at the moon, some bent over to grind the ink, and some held their foreheads. They were all thinking hard, preparing to create a peerless masterpiece that would shock the world and make the gods cry.
Outside the garden, Xiang Yun was gorging himself on the delicacies on the table and drinking the wine in his cup. Lin Wan 'er was obediently pouring wine by the side.
Suddenly, Xiang Yun heard the commotion in the Apricot Altar Garden and couldn't help but ask in puzzlement,"What happened inside? Why is it so lively?”
Lin Wan 'er didn't know what was going on inside, so she went into the garden to take a look. After a while, Lin Wan' er ran out excitedly and said to Xiang Yun.
"Prince, Prince, quickly go inside and take a look. His Highness has a reward for poems. Anyone who can write a poem with the title of 'moon' will be rewarded with a reward of a thousand gold. The first place will also get a cloud artifact.”
Xiang Yun didn't have any special expression when he heard this. He only asked with some doubt,"Wan 'er, what is a cloud artifact? I seem to have heard of it before."”
Lin Wan 'er was a little speechless." Prince, don't you even know about cloud artifacts? Cloud artifacts are weapons and defensive equipment used by cloud warriors. Cloud warriors can inject cloud power into them to display extraordinary power or defensive power.”
"Oh…it's so magical!" Xiang Yun's eyes immediately lit up.
"Of course, but the process of making a Cloud Artifact is extremely complicated, and it requires a lot of precious materials. It also requires a specialized Artifact Refiner, so Cloud Artifacts are very expensive. Ordinary martial artists can't afford them at all. I didn't expect that Your Highness would actually reward me with a Cloud Artifact.”Lin Wan 'er said with a look of yearning.
"Since this thing is so good, why don't we get our hands on it?”Xiang Yun said sneakily to Lin Wan 'er. He was really interested in this cloud artifact.
" Ah..." Lin Wan 'er was shocked when she saw Xiang Yun's eyes light up and his sneaky appearance.
"Prince, you can't be thinking of stealing this cloud artifact, right?”
"Cough cough…You silly girl, what are you saying? With this prince's identity, is there a need to steal?”Xiang Yun said unhappily.
"Then how do we get the cloud artifact?”Lin Wan 'er was a little dissatisfied with being called a silly girl. She frowned and pouted her nose.
"Of course it's poetry. I'll get first place!”Xiang Yun patted Lin Wan 'er's smooth forehead and said proudly.
"Puchi…!"
Hearing this, Lin Wan 'er, who had been displeased, burst out laughing. She couldn't help but look at Xiang Yun.
"Prince, are you having a fever?"
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