I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 378: A lottery at the poetry festival? The first prize belongs to the empress.

Su Zifan's question is actually of great concern to everyone in the hall at the moment.

Mainly because he was afraid that the Queen and the Emperor would suddenly appear again.

Although there were not many people wearing masks in the hall, there were many outside.

So while many people were watching more and more people in the hall, they were also paying attention to the movements outside the door.

I was afraid that the emperor and the queen were here, but I didn't notice it.

However, the emperor and the empress did not wait.

But Li Jiulang was waiting for him.

Li Jiulang, as the main person in charge of this Shangyuan Poetry Society, arrived belatedly.

When he arrived and saw that so many people had come, he naturally bowed his hands and apologized repeatedly.

After that, it was Xia Tingyu and his party.

Xia Tingyu was still dressed like a man, and her fox eyes swept around after entering. After staying on Su Linhan for a while, she glanced at Su Zifan, then looked at Zhou Xiaoan and smiled, and then had a few moments with An Wang and the others. After greeting the elders, Yao Yuanzai, Zhao Shi and several other teachers, they came to where they were sitting.

Everyone didn't think much of Xia Tingyu's arrival, but everyone's eyes were on the three people traveling with Xia Tingyu.

There is no need to say more about Lin Ruoyun, who ranks fourth on the poetry list.

Tan Songyan, who is only slightly inferior to Zhou Xiaoan in appearance in this hall, also has some talents.

It was that Zhai Zhiqiu.

Never heard of it.

Therefore, many people inevitably looked at Zhai Zhiqiu a few times, and people who were familiar with Lin Ruoyun and Tan Songyan began to inquire about Zhai Zhiqiu after a while of greetings.

Xia Tingyu heard all this, but it didn't matter, she just looked towards Su Linhan.

Seeing Xia Tingyu looking over, Su Zifan was speechless: "This girl's eyes are much more powerful than when she was a child. No wonder Chen Xin told me to avoid them when I saw them."

Su Linhan heard it on the side and said nothing, just thinking about herself and Lian Wei.

But suddenly Su Linhan felt her father looking at her, but when she raised her head and looked at Su Zimu.

Su Zimu immediately turned back and remained silent.

Su Linhan immediately raised a big question mark.

Xia Tingyu looked at Liu Donglai, Zhang Weisong, and Zuo Cunxu again.

The first two are not bad, they have a strong atmosphere of book business.

On the other hand, Zuo Cunxu and Xia Tingyu found it quite interesting.

Finally, Xia Tingyu looked at Zhou Xiaoan.

but.

When Her Royal Highness the Princess looked at Zhou Xiaoan, she couldn't help but frown, but this Zhou Xiaoan was really

Hmm~~

Others sat down, either cross-legged or sitting on small stools. It looked like they were sitting on the floor, and their legs were not numb.

But

You, Zhou Xiaoan, are a man. What does it mean to lie down and sit on your side?

"What a monster!" Xia Tingyu couldn't help but say.

Zhou Xiaoan seemed to feel Xia Tingyu's gaze. After looking back, he stood up, holding a round fan in hand, and saluted Xia Tingyu. Then he sat down again, without talking to the people around him. He just looked at the door, and then Look at Su Linhan.

Xia Tingyu stopped paying attention to Zhou Xiaoan. After all, she had seen Zhou Xiaoan like this before, but after applying rouge on his lips, he became more and more charming.

but.

Looking at Zhou Xiaoan, Xia Tingyu thought of Su Changan for no reason.

In terms of appearance, Zhou Xiaoan is naturally ranked first in the hall as far as men are concerned, but when it comes to women, he is a little behind.

but

Xia Tingyu's mind replayed the moment of youthfulness when Su Changan passed by her that day.

Although it was only a moment, in that moment, there was something magical, some charming, some shocking, and even more like a spring breeze.

There really is no comparison.

Xia Tingyu glanced at Zhou Xiaoan and sighed. If Su Changan were just sitting there, he would be charming to the core!

Thinking like this, Xia Tingyu looked at Chen Xin at the next table.

But when he looked over, he found that Chen Xin was gone. When he looked again, he didn't know when he had run over to Su Zifan, and even pulled Xia Yaomo with him.

This made Xia Tingyu bulge her cheeks and feel a little angry. The brother and sister finally met, so they couldn't have a good chat.

And at this time.

Seeing that almost all the guests for tonight's poetry party had arrived in the hall, Li Jiulang glanced at the sky outside. It was already dusk, so he picked up his wine glass and stood up and said, "Everyone!"

Li Jiulang spoke.

The people who were originally talking to their friends, or others, had returned to their respective positions at this time, and all looked at Li Jiulang.

Li Jiulang held the wine glass in his hand: "Today is the Shangyuan Festival. Master Wei and I have specially set up a banquet to entertain you all on the order of the empress. One is to appreciate your poems and then come to celebrate the festival together. The empress specifically ordered that if she is late, there is no need to We can just wait for her and Your Majesty to start first. Let’s celebrate the festival together. No matter your status, it’s best to drink and talk!”

Lord Wei Jiuwei on the side also stood up.

After that, Li Jiulang and Wei Jiu drank it all.

When the guests present saw it, they all picked up their wine glasses and drank in one gulp.

And just as Li Jiulang finished his glass of wine, the music started playing again, and at the same time, several servants came out carrying something like a rotating lantern.

Wei Jiu looked at the doubtful looks of everyone and said with a smile: "Everyone, the empress said, although it is a poetry meeting, it is still a bit monotonous, and today is the Lantern Festival, so the lantern viewing will naturally have to wait until night, but how can there be no less lantern riddles? , so the empress specially asked me to make such a little thing."

With that said, Wei Jiu gently grabbed the rotating handle, turned it gently, and a folded note immediately fell down.

The note has the word '福' written on it.

And Wei Jiu picked up the note and said: "Your Majesty, in the palace, she played many little games for the palace people, and everyone should know about the lucky draws for the palace people. Here, the queen also lets her We got one, a piece of paper is a lantern riddle, and if you answer it correctly, you can exchange it for a lottery code."

When Wei Jiu talked about the lottery codes, he still felt weird, just like when he heard the Queen talk about it.

At the same time, Li Jiulang added: "The empress said that the difficulty of lantern riddles varies, and it all depends on luck. If you are lucky, all are the easiest. Don't blame anyone if you have bad luck. Of course. There is also a piece of paper with the word "big prize" written on it. You will get the special prize. As for the prize, I, Li Jiulang, come from a poor family and really can’t afford anything."

After listening to the words of Wei Jiu and Li Jiulang, everyone suddenly became interested. Old Master Zhao, Old Master Yao, Li Chunfang, and Cao Shen all wanted to participate, but in the end, the prizes

Especially when I heard Li Jiulang say, "I, Li Jiulang, come from a poor family."

Everyone was immediately dismissive. What nonsense did you say? You, Li Jiulang, come from a poor family? ! Then there are still rich people in Daxia?

Wei Jiu said with a smile: "The queen said that if you participate, you will get a prize. It's just a question of how much. But what I want to tell you is that there are several other awards. They are all antique calligraphy and paintings, but the grand prize is written by the queen herself. [Shui Tiao Ge Tou·When will the bright moon come?"

As for the grand prize, it was Li Jiulang and Wei Jiu who begged Su Changan to arrange it.

At that time, after Su Changan told the two of them about this matter, they naturally found it interesting, but when they mentioned the prize.

Li Jiulang stood up directly and said that he could prepare the prize, but this grand prize required the Queen's grace.

When Su Changan heard this, he immediately said, "No one wants it. I know everyone outside wants it, but it doesn't feel good to use it as a prize." '

Then, Li Jiulang vowed, "My dearest lady, any water-melody song or poem you write with your own hand will definitely attract everyone." '

as predicted!

When Wei Jiu said these words, everyone immediately became energetic.

Let’s not talk about the value.

[Shui Tiao Songtou·When Will the Bright Moon Come] written by the Empress herself is equivalent to a treasure that has been handed down from generation to generation!

It is enough to be passed down to future generations!

Xu Zuiyin has not been idle these days. He has completely stopped interfering in things he doesn't understand. However, he has been studying Su Changan's calligraphy and poetry, and the more he studies, the more amazing he feels!

But it's a bit difficult to copy it, mainly because there are too few words and ink.

Therefore, when he heard these words, Xu Zuiyin immediately stood up: "I dare to ask Mr. Wei, you just said that there is a special prize note written in this lantern. If you draw it, you will get the [Shui Tiao" written by the empress herself. Songtou]?"

Wei Jiu smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, the empress said that you can discuss with her for other special prizes. And if you get the special prize, you can also participate in the lottery."

As soon as these words came out.

There was an uproar again.

Doesn’t this mean that the empress can also be asked to write other things?

such as

[Don’t you see the water of the Yellow River coming up from the sky]!

And with better luck, there is a possibility of getting them all.

Suddenly!

Everyone in the hall was eager to try.

Zhou Xiaoan, who had never interacted with others, stood up, bowed his hands to everyone, and said, "In this case, the students will start by offering suggestions."

After that, he looked at Li Jiulang and Wei Jiu and bowed again.

Wei Jiu gently turned the joystick.

immediately

The origami fell down.

Zhou Xiaoan's eyes were as bright as fire, staring at the paper ball.

And everyone around them gathered together to take a look.

But unfortunately, what was written after opening was a lantern riddle instead of the unique word "big prize".

Zhou Xiaoan also sighed, but it didn't matter. He held the fan in front of his mouth and said, "Please ask the two adults for the question."

Li Jiulang looked at the question in his hand and said with a smile: "Why is it so difficult?"

After that, he looked at Zhou Xiaoan and read the title on the paper: "Two shapes and one body, four branches and eight heads. Four eight hundred and eight, flying spring flowing upward."

Upon hearing this question, everyone present, who were all quick thinkers, fell into deep thought.

Among them, Old Master Yao smiled immediately and already knew the answer. However, many people frowned, really unable to think of what the word was.

Su Zifan asked his eldest brother and niece.

But as Su Zimu drew lightly with his hands, he suddenly realized something and whispered the answer to Su Zifan. Su Zifan was surprised.

Zhou Xiaoan smiled at this time: "But the word 'well' for well water."

As soon as these words came out, many people were immediately stunned.

Two-shaped one refers to the word "well" consisting of two horizontal and two vertical ones. Two horizontal and two vertical are like human "limbs". After crossing, eight heads appear, so it is called "four branches and eight heads". The sum of "4818" is 58, which is forty, and the word "well" is divided into four tens. "Feiquan Yangliu" refers to the situation of drawing water from a well and flowing from bottom to top.

"Wonderful." Someone couldn't help but sigh.

In Daxia, lantern riddles have actually only been around for a few decades, but I thought the riddle-making techniques were clever enough, but I never imagined that lantern riddles could be produced like this.

Li Jiulang took out another piece of paper from his hand, with the number twenty-one written on it. After handing it to Zhou Xiaoan, Li Jiulang said: "When today's poetry meeting is about to end, I will use this opportunity to draw a lottery, and what number will be drawn?" , which is the number on which the big prize was won, and so on."

Zhou Xiaoan took the paper, bowed and saluted, and then he was about to leave, but he looked at Li Jiulang: "Master Li, students dare to ask who created this lantern riddle."

Li Jiulang immediately said: "It was all written by the Queen, and we copied it."

When everyone heard this, they secretly marveled.

Zhou Xiaoan was even more surprised, and then he saluted again and turned to leave.

And everyone looked at Zhou Xiaoan's enchanting look. Although everyone was a little bit intolerable, the admiration in their eyes was unstinting.

The answer to such a lantern riddle is something that an extraordinary person can do.

but.

Thinking of this exquisite lantern riddle, everyone sighed again. It is really exquisite and powerful, and she is indeed worthy of being the Queen.

There are also lottery and other ways to play, which is novel!

I don’t know how the empress came up with this.

but

With the first person, there will naturally be a second person, not to mention the grand prize and the special prize are too tempting!

The second person to participate was Cao Shen, but the Minister of Rites was lucky enough to draw a simple lantern riddle called "Half True and Half False". He didn't need to think about it, and he directly answered the question with the word "worthy".

Then Old Master Yao also came on stage, but the lantern riddle he drew was not for guessing words, but for guessing the festival: "In early September, the shadows of the wild geese first fly, and their heads must be filled with chrysanthemums."

Naturally, Old Master Yao immediately thought of the Double Ninth Festival.

But because of this, Li Jiulang and Wei Jiu immediately told everyone that the Queen Empress wrote not only word guessing and lantern riddles, but also many other things.

Everyone became more and more interested and urged to start quickly.

Ever since.

all of a sudden

The atmosphere in the hall became active.

Those who guessed it would naturally get a number plate, while those who didn't guess had to stand at the back and queue up again.

Yan Shu, Zuo Shaoweng and his group are not all here today.

People like Liu Xuan, Liu Sanbai, Wei Zijian and others have never come, mainly because they did not receive invitations.

And Yan Shu and Zuo Shaoweng were able to come because of their relationship with the top three.

As for Levi being here, it's because of his father.

but.

Yan Shu was lucky. The lantern riddle he picked was not difficult and he answered it casually.

Zuo Shaoweng had a little more difficulty, but he answered it.

But Li Wei couldn't do it. It was an idiom riddle. He didn't expect it. Not to mention him, Yan Shu and others didn't expect it, so they could only wait in line again.

But there were twenty or thirty people, but the special prize slip didn’t come out, so Li Wei thought he could win the special prize!

Gu Chiyu walked to Yan Shu's side.

Yan Shu saw that Gu Chiyu didn't have a number plate in his hand and couldn't help asking, "Aren't you going to participate?"

Gu Chiyu shook his head: "I work with Mr. Li and the others, so I can't participate, otherwise it will be talked about and give the empress a bad reputation."

Yan Shu nodded.

Then he looked down at his sign with the word 'sixty' and handed it to Gu Chiyu: "Then take this. I don't know if I can get it."

Gu Chiyu raised his eyebrows and looked at Yan Shu with a smile: "Just give me this?"

Yan Shu was stunned for a moment, a little at a loss. He was really not good at things between men and women, so he turned to Zuo Shaoweng for help.

Little did he know that Zuo Shaoweng had already left voluntarily when Gu Chiyu came over.

Gu Chiyu smiled softly when he saw Yan Shu's panic.

But just speak.

Just listen to Mu Xu's voice coming from the screen at the door: "Oh, what are you doing here with so many people around!"

Everyone turned to look over and saw Mu Xu with his eyes narrowed and a smile on his face, followed by Xun Kuang, and then...

Ok?

When everyone saw the person walking with Ji Shuying, they were all startled, because this person was wearing a bamboo hat and a veil, and Ji Shuying looked very respectful, and Xun Siye also looked respectful. .

The figure is also graceful, and she is a woman.

Thinking like this, a few people stood up silently.

It doesn't matter whether you are the empress or not. What is important is to prepare yourself for the ceremony to avoid being rude.

When Mu Xu saw everyone looking at them like this, he couldn't help but said: "Look at me, my little junior sister Pei Nanzhi, haven't many of you seen her before?"

As soon as these words came out.

The woman wearing a bamboo hat took off her hat and then saluted everyone.

Some people immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought she was the Queen!

but.

Not the Queen, this is scary enough!

Pei Nanzhi, the second person on the poetry list.

And in terms of knowledge, he is not inferior to the masters in the Imperial College. He was as famous as Mr. Shuiyun back then, but now, because the two walk differently, they cannot be compared.

He has great fame and is still the number one scholar in his year.

It was just that she didn't want to be an official, so after resigning, she went to Changyang to escape the world and study. The late empress personally rewarded her with a residence in Changyang. From then on, she rarely came out, but her poems will always appear in the market. , and in a recent poem, I heard that a wealthy businessman spent more than 1,300 taels of silver to buy it!

This is still the cheapest!

Mu Xu looked at Ji Shuying: "Take your teacher to sit down."

Ji Shuying nodded.

Pei Nanzhi looked curiously at the lantern spinning notes in the hall, and then at the number plates in everyone's hands.

While looking at it like this, Pei Nanzhi stretched out his hand to gently brush his hair, and then his bracelet was exposed from his clothes.

But, I don’t know if it’s a bracelet.

Because it is made up of seven or eight small dice strung together.

A man of letters and a famous scholar, wearing such a bracelet on his hand is a bit confusing.

On the other hand, Mu Xu looked at his worried junior sister, shook his head and said, "So what are you doing? What is that?"

Mu Xu also noticed the lantern carousel and was a little curious.

But I haven’t left yet.

However, Mu Xu saw that everyone in the hall stood up and looked at him, and immediately said: "So you just started looking at me again, like this and that, I, the Imperial Academy, offer wine, Is it so weird to be here? You people, it’s true!”

When Mu Xu finished these words.

Mu Xu heard a familiar voice.

"Master Jijiu, why are you standing here if you don't go in?"

Besides this voice, there is another one.

"Mu Xu, don't block the road."

This voice is also familiar.

Mu Xu swallowed.

Just in an instant, Mu Xu immediately knew why these people suddenly said nothing and looked directly at him.

Immediately!

After Mu Xu turned around, he immediately bowed his hands and said, "Greetings to Your Majesty and greetings to the Queen."

……

PS: I’m trying to adjust my normal schedule and return to my previous state of updating during the day, but it’s probably a bit difficult.

(End of this chapter)