The emperor was also a person who loved to watch the fun. He was very happy watching the show just now. He waved his hand very generously: "It doesn't matter, the little princess is really good-natured, and it is quite interesting to be in this deep palace. Since the little princess has already
An invitation for a competition has been sent out, Xiao Lezi, please represent the Wushuang Dynasty and have some fun with her."
Representing the Wushuang Dynasty? Damn it, this is such a heavy burden!
Xiao Lezi felt that when Alexander and the others heard this, their expressions also changed subtly. Their eyes turned between Xiao Lezi and Yan Nichang, as if they were thinking about something, and the scene suddenly became a bit solemn.
It was originally just a temporary entertainment show, but I didn't expect that after Yan Nichang's fuss and the emperor's words, it was instantly elevated to the height of the country. What a wonderful development!
Now that the emperor has spoken, Xiao Lezi does not dare to refuse anymore. She said: "Your Majesty, I agree to the competition, but if I win, what will be the reward?"
The emperor laughed: "You are really a shrewd little servant. Tell me, what kind of bonus do you want?"
Xiao Lezi rolled his eyes, pursed his lips and smiled: "I haven't thought of what I want yet. After I win the competition, I can secretly ask for it from Your Majesty, okay?"
The emperor agreed readily: "As long as your request is within a reasonable range, I will agree to it."
Before agreeing, he also added a prefix condition. He is such an old fox and will not suffer any losses! Xiao Lezi nodded in response: "Then I will thank Your Majesty first."
Yan Nichang snorted disdainfully: "You haven't even started a competition yet, and you want to ask for benefits first. You are really a little slave who can't stand up to the stage!"
Xiao Lezi didn't refute, he just rolled his eyes at her, grinned, stretched out his tongue, and made a big face, which made her almost curse in anger.
The emperor didn't think it was chaotic enough, so he added fuel to the fire: "Xiao Lezi, don't embarrass me."
How dare she, a little slave, embarrass his old man?! Xiao Lezi withdrew his grimace, nodded angrily in agreement, looked at the arrogant Yan Nichang opposite, and bowed his hands in salute: "Princess, please go first."
Yan Nichang was not polite to her and said: "My question is very difficult. Even the entire Wushuang Dynasty may not be able to answer it, let alone you. In order to prevent you from delaying the time, I suggest you limit the time to answer the question.
Within tea.”
This was said arrogantly. As a member of the Wushuang Dynasty, everyone was a little angry and disdainful, but at the same time they were a little worried. If Xiao Lezi really couldn't answer, does it mean that there are no smart people in their Wushuang Dynasty? Everyone.
They are all face-saving people, and they are afraid that Xiao Lezi will embarrass them.
Even Xiao Yu was a little worried and couldn't help pleading with the emperor: "Father, Xiao Lezi is just a slave. He hasn't read many books. He only has some cleverness but not much wisdom. Erchen suggested that this matter should be dealt with by someone else.
Well, so as not to disappoint the little princess."
Some officials who were afraid of embarrassment also nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, let's change someone else. Don't embarrass this little father-in-law."
Seeing everyone applying to change players, Yan Nichang smiled even more proudly: "Xiao Lezi, look, everyone knows you will lose, and they are clamoring to change you. Everyone's eyes are sharp, if I were you
, just admit defeat quickly and obediently, so as not to be unable to answer later, which will embarrass you and your country."
Dealing with this kind of little princess who thinks that the whole world revolves around her, Xiao Lezi feels that there is no need to waste words with her. Intelligence relies on the brain, not the mouth.
Xiao Lezi's face was expressionless: "It's getting late and everyone is rushing back to bed. If you want to compete in the test, you should answer the question quickly. It won't be good if it delays everyone's rest."
Hitting the cotton with a punch, Yan Nichang was a little angry and snorted: "Then listen carefully, a rabbit decided to race with a tortoise. In order to show his grace, the rabbit asked the tortoise to run a hundred feet first, and then he
After chasing and running, the hare suddenly found that he could not catch up with the tortoise. Can you tell me why?"
As soon as this topic was mentioned, everyone looked in disbelief. How could the hare not catch up with the tortoise? This is simply nonsense!
But some people thought of the allusion of the tortoise and the hare. Could it be that the hare fell asleep halfway and lost to the tortoise? When everyone tried to tell this answer, the Prime Minister of Beiyan, who was sitting next to Yan Nichang, shook his head.
Shaking his head: "Your answers are all wrong. The rabbit was not lazy, let alone let go. It ran very hard, but it was a pity that it lost to the tortoise in the end."
Everyone was confused and couldn't believe it: "The rabbit ran so fast, even if it lost a hundred feet to the tortoise, but according to the speed of the rabbit, it would be easy to overtake the tortoise!"
The Prime Minister of Beiyan smiled slightly: "To tell you the truth, this puzzle actually comes from a living Buddha. I can't say more about his name. When he traveled around the world, he happened to pass by Beiyan. The Queen Mother is a devout Buddhist.
Disciple, she specially invited the Living Buddha to stay in the palace for a few days. During the conversation with the Living Buddha, she heard this riddle and found it very interesting, so she told it to the little princess. The Living Buddha never lied, and the answer he gave
Very true, there is no doubt about that.”
After hearing this, everyone's doubts subsided a little, and they began to discuss among themselves in whispers. They even tried to explain this question from Buddhist thought, but they could not find a perfect answer.
Yan Nishang looked at Xiao Lezi with fixed eyes, raised her chin, and smiled provocatively: "There is not much time, you answer quickly. If you can't answer, admit defeat as soon as possible to avoid wasting time."
Everyone was very interested in this question, but with so many people present, no one could answer it. They involuntarily focused their attention on Xiao Lezi, thinking that even great scholars might not be able to answer such a tricky question.
Can she answer that, let alone a little eunuch like her? Sure enough, the Wushuang Dynasty is going to lose.
The emperor frowned slightly, obviously finding this question very difficult. He looked at Xiao Lezi with a helpless look: "Forget it, it doesn't matter if you can't answer it. I'm making things difficult for you."
Xiao Lezi cleared his throat: "Your Majesty, I haven't said anything yet, and you said that I can't answer. This is too hurtful."
The emperor paused slightly: "Have you already thought of the answer?"
Hearing this, the scene instantly became quiet. They were all curious about what kind of answer Xiao Lezi could come up with. It wasn't that they thought her answer was definitely correct. On the contrary, they all felt that her answer was probably wrong.
Yes, but they are still extremely curious.
Xiao Lezi smiled a little weirdly: "Actually, the little princess has already told the answer just now."
Everyone was silent again. You looked at me, I looked at you, and finally they all looked at Yan Nichang, as if they were recalling when she gave the answer, but Yan Nichang had already jumped out impatiently and stated: "Young Master.
Nonsense, I didn’t tell you the answer just now!”
Xiao Lezi was extremely sure: "You just told me the answer, I heard it with my own ears."
Yan Nichang really felt that she had lost her mind and would actually say such impossible things. She immediately sneered and said: "Okay, then tell me, which sentence did I mention the answer to?"
"You just said, let me quickly admit defeat and don't waste time."
Yan Nishang was confused: "Where does the answer come from in this sentence..."
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly stopped her voice, slowly opened her eyes, and looked at Xiao Lezi in disbelief. She was so shocked that her voice trembled: "How do you know this topic?"
The answer? You are just a eunuch who can’t recognize all the words, how can you possibly know this answer?"
Xiao Lezi shrugged and seemed nonchalant: "You don't have to know the words to know many truths. Life is the best teacher. The slave just realizes it inadvertently while working hard in life."
When she said this, her expression was calm and she looked particularly enigmatic, making everyone stunned.
Oh hehehe, it feels so damn good!
Someone couldn't help but curiously asked: "Eunuch Xiaolezi, please stop playing riddles and announce the answer quickly. We are all waiting for your answer!"
Everyone agreed: "Yes, yes, please hurry up and say it, it's really annoying!"
Xiao Lezi coughed twice, signaling everyone to calm down: "Actually, the answer is very simple, it's just two words... time."
After a moment of silence, some people showed thoughtful expressions, as if they were thinking about the meaning of these two words. There were also some people who were not very smart and were eager for sexual freedom, and couldn't help but curiously asked: "What time?"
You should speak more clearly!"
After the little amusement whetted everyone's appetite, he stopped talking and slowly explained: "When the hare is at the starting point, the tortoise is one hundred feet away; when the hare reaches one hundred feet away, the tortoise is already one hundred feet away."
A place of one hundred and eleven feet; when the rabbit ran to a place of one hundred and eleven feet, the tortoise was already at a place of one hundred and eleven feet... That is to say, at any point in time, the rabbit looked at where the tortoise was in front of him.
, when he ran to this place, no matter how slow the tortoise was, he would run a little forward; then the rabbit looked at the place where the tortoise was in front, and when he ran again, the tortoise ran a little further, so
If you keep trying again and again, you will never catch up with the turtle."
Some people who reacted quickly came to their senses immediately, as if suddenly enlightened, and exclaimed: "It turns out that the rabbit has forgotten the time!"
Someone else said: "We forgot the time!"
Everyone laughed and looked at Xiao Lezi with surprise. Smart people, regardless of their status, are always respected. Xiao Lezi's image instantly grew taller in their hearts.
After listening to Xiao Lezi's detailed explanation, Yan Nichang's expression became very ugly. If just now she was still doubting that Xiao Lezi just guessed it by chance, now she has no reason to doubt it.
At this moment, the Prime Minister of Beiyan took the initiative to stand up, raised his hands and said: "The Wushuang Dynasty is really full of talents. Just a little father-in-law can easily answer questions that have stumped countless people. I am deeply impressed!"
The emperor felt that Xiao Lezi had earned him face, so he smiled happily and said: "You are too humble. You are just a slave. How can you afford such a big compliment?" (To be continued)