Yinzhen didn't care about all this. A few arguments between brothers were inevitable. As for Nala's reminder, it was just because he didn't want Hongshi to make a fool of himself. It wasn't too much, so even if he was unhappy, he didn't show it.
Outside, he signaled Geng to step back and said to Hong Zhou: "You said Hong Shi cheated, then you should go ahead and let me hear it."
"My son..." Hong Zhou's face, which had just calmed down, suddenly turned red again. Coincidentally, what he was thinking of was the sentence Hong Shi read just now. It was precisely because of this that his reaction was so great. He decided that Hong Shi
It was only through Nala's reminder that I was able to receive the drinking order.
Now it was Hongshi's turn to rejoice in others' misfortune. He put down his wine glass and said, "Wasn't fifth brother very articulate when he talked about me? Why did he stutter when it was his turn?"
Hong Zhou ignored him, and after much thought, he finally said dejectedly: "Your Majesty, I can't help you, I'm willing to be punished."
After that, without waiting for Yinzhen's instructions, he directly grabbed the green plum juice in front of him and drank three glasses in a row. After sitting down, he put on Hongli's clothes and whispered in a low voice: "Fourth brother, you must avenge this for me.
"
Hongli glanced at him and whispered: "We are all brothers, do we need to use the serious word revenge?"
Hong Zhou said angrily: "I don't care, anyway, you must not lose to him, otherwise you will not be my fourth brother."
On the other side, Hongshi also stared at Hongli nervously. There was no doubt that he absolutely did not want Hongli to take over, and he really could not think of any words anymore. If this cycle continued,
, I will definitely lose.
Yinzhen put down his chopsticks and looked at Hongli with interest: "Fourth, it's your turn."
Hongli's eyes passed over the faces of everyone with different expressions like a dragonfly, and finally stopped on Ling Ruo. The latter nodded slightly to him. Hongli understood, withdrew his gaze and said with his hands: "Your Majesty, I can't take it anymore."
, I am willing to be punished."
This answer surprised Yinzhen, but when he saw Hongli drinking three cups of green plum juice just like Hong Zhou just now, the interest in his eyes became even deeper. After Hongli sat down, he looked around and said: "But there are still people
Can you accept the drinking order?"
Everyone shook their heads and couldn't continue. Shu Mulu said softly: "The drinking order started with the second elder brother, went around in a circle and ended with the second elder brother. It can be regarded as having a beginning and an end."
Yinzhen nodded slightly and said: "It's still early before the fireworks are set off. How about I ask you another question to test you brothers? Hongshi, are you confident that you can answer my question?"
Hongshi had just defeated Hongli and the two, and was very excited. Hearing this, he stood up and said: "I know that Emperor Ama's military skills are far beyond my ability, but I am willing to do my best to win the world."
Huang Ama smiled."
"Very good." After saying this, Yinzhen raised his eyes and said, "Hongli, Hongzhou, where are you two?"
Hong Zhou was still angry about what happened just now, so he ignored Hong Li and said directly: "Please give me some advice from Emperor Ama!"
After Hongli also agreed, when Yinzhen was about to give the question, Guarjia suddenly said: "Your Majesty, this test question is a bit boring, why not give a reward, and the brother who answers will be rewarded."
Yinzhen agreed and said: "Jin Bin's suggestion is good, but at this time I can't think of any good luck."
Seeing that Yinzhen was in a bit of a dilemma, Su Peisheng stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, aren't you going to set off fireworks later? Why don't you use this as a bonus?"
Yinzhen glanced at him and said, "You mean whichever one of them wins will set off fireworks for me, right?"
"Your Majesty is wise." Su Peisheng knew it and did not say much. As Yinzhen's personal eunuch, he could give advice, but he could never interfere with Yinzhen's decision.
And his proposal also made Nala's heart beat. He went to set off fireworks on behalf of Yinzhen. It seemed inconspicuous, but if you get into trouble, it would be a big deal. You must know that the fireworks on New Year's Eve are always lit by the emperor, even if it is not
The emperor is also a prince, if Hongshi can fight for this opportunity...
Although Nala was very excited, she naturally did not show her emotions on her face. She sat peacefully as before, with a dignified smile on her lips.
Yinzhen stroked his chin and said: "Queen, Concubine Xi and Concubine Yu, how do you think this lottery is good?" The three elders were tested, and naturally the question was also the three elders' aunts.
Nala bowed in his chair and said warmly: "I have no objection, but the emperor will make the decision."
Ling Ruo and Geng also said the same thing. After thinking for a moment, Yinzhen patted the handrail and said, "Okay, let's take this as a bonus. It will be used as a test for your studies this year."
Hongshi had the same heartbeat as Nala, so as soon as Yinzhen finished speaking, he lowered his head and said: "Please ask the emperor to propose a question!"
Yinzhen thought for a moment and said: "Then I will test you with the pagoda poem. I will say the first sentence, and then the three of you will each pick it up. Whichever one picks it up skillfully will be considered the winner."
The so-called pagoda poem, as the name suggests, is shaped like a pagoda. It starts from between the towers of one or two-character sentences and extends downwards, increasing the number of words layer by layer until it reaches the bottom of the seven-character sentences. Because it goes from one word to seven-character sentences, it is also
It is called a seven-body poem, which is very unique. It is not difficult to write a pagoda poem, but it is extremely difficult to achieve harmonious rhyme, bright rhythm, and the feeling of "Kunpeng spreading its wings and soaring upward".
Although Hongshi was a little surprised that Yinzhen would use this pagoda poem as the title, he was still full of confidence and believed that he would definitely win the first prize.
Just as they were listening, Yinzhen suddenly said one word, "Stay."
The three of them were stunned for a long time before they came to their senses. This was the question that Yinzhen had asked, but they knew it, but there was something they couldn't do. Especially Hongshi, who had already drawn up a lot of ideas for Yinzhen in his mind.
The questions that Zhen might ask could be answered at any time if they were about romance, snow, moon, spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, the word "du" completely disrupted his plans, leaving him with no idea how to proceed.
After Yinzhen finished posing the question, he ordered Su Peisheng to get a stick of incense, light it himself and said: "Just use this stick of incense. After the incense is gone, tell me your answer."
Not to mention the people of Hongli who were meditating hard there, most of the concubines here are from famous families. Even some of them are not from high-ranking families, but they are also from official families. They have been reading and practicing calligraphy since childhood, and have been involved in poetry and songs. They have also listened to pagoda poems.
, so after Yinzhen finished asking the question, everyone fell into thinking, secretly thinking about how to solve the problem. This question was really difficult to continue.
In the gradually burning cigarette, Guarjia said softly to Ling Ruo: "The emperor's question has troubled the three brothers. Looking at each of them, it seems that they have not thought of a way to solve the problem."
Ling Ruo smiled bitterly and said: "Who told me that my sister has to let the emperor bet on the winnings? The emperor will naturally find it more difficult. Has my sister thought of a way to solve the problem?"