Book of Disaster

In the hall, even the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty couldn't help but look over here, with a hint of surprise on his face, and of course some curiosity.

"Say it!"

"This man is humble and willing to accept advice. He is worthy of being an emperor. He is not biased."

This made Bai Qi feel a little calmer.

"Your Majesty, I am here not with any disrespectful intentions, nor do I have the intention to deceive you. On the contrary, I heard that Your Majesty used the royal family's treasured nectar to host a banquet for all the ministers. Although I am not well-educated, I have heard that courtesy is the way to go, so I have also prepared a great gift and come here to present it to Your Majesty on behalf of my father."

Bai Qi stood up straight, bowed, and then, neither humble nor arrogant, said something that no one expected.

Especially when the words "reciprocity is the norm" and "presented to Your Majesty on behalf of my father" were uttered, even the Grand Master in the hall couldn't help but feel his eyebrow twitch.

Based on Bai Qi's qualifications, he is not qualified to enter the Tai Shi Palace in any case, but if he is a "substitute father", it will be different.

Although it was a violation of the rules, the Yuan Dynasty always put "courtesy and filial piety" first. As the saying goes, "filial piety is the first of all virtues." Only with "courtesy of filial piety" can there be "loyalty to the emperor."

If it is a gift on behalf of the father, then there is no problem at all.

Few people believed that Bai Qi really came here on behalf of his father, but even the old Grand Tutor could not stand up to his quick wit.

At this time, the ministers around him quieted down and looked at Bai Qi.

"Qi'er, do not lie in front of your majesty. Your majesty, I am an ignorant child who lost my mother at a young age. I hope you will not blame me. If there is any crime, please punish me. I am willing to bear it all."

In front, Bai Shixiong shouted harshly, but there was not much accusation in his voice. Instead, it revealed a hint of anxiety, uneasiness and worry.

His family knows his own business, and he knows his own children very well. The "gift on behalf of his father" thing was definitely something Bai Qi made up on the spur of the moment.

Besides, he had nothing in his hands, so how could he hide any gift? He was just telling lies with his eyes wide open.

All the ministers have already started the rebellion. If something like this happens again, it would be adding insult to injury!

Bai Qi could hear the concern and worry, and his heart couldn't help but feel warm. But Bai Qi didn't care, he just gave him a confident look.

"Don't worry, father. I know what I'm doing."

"Bai Qing, let him speak."

In the main hall, the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty spoke. Looking at Bai Qi's confident look, he became... more and more interested.

"Tell me, I want to hear what gift you have, but I have to tell you in advance, if you dare to make up something or lie to me... I will not let you off easily."

Although there was a smile on his face, when he said the last sentence, his expression suddenly changed and became extremely cold.

Bai Qi was a little frightened, but he also knew that the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty was not so easy to fool.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Everything I say is true. I would never dare to fool Your Majesty."

Bai Qi smiled confidently and soon regained his composure:

"Since ancient times, a banquet with good wine must have good poems, and good poems must have good wine. Since there is fine wine at today's banquet, how can there be no good poems? I heard that many civil officials presented poems today. Your Majesty has been magnanimous enough to hang them in the Taishi Hall for people to appreciate. However, I took a look... Forgive me for being so bold, but they are just some poorly written works, which are really not worthy of being in a high-class hall."

"presumptuous!"

"You are talking nonsense. You have no idea how high the heavens are!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil officials were furious. Even Bai Qi's father was stunned and looked up subconsciously. It was the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in the hall who was laughing loudly and seemed not to be offended at all.

"Hahaha, it's okay, go ahead and tell me! I forgive you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Bai Qi said.

This one looks like... a wise ruler!

Bai Qi felt more and more relaxed.

"Your Majesty, no!"

The emperor could tolerate this, but the other officials of His Highness could not. They glared at Bai Qi fiercely, like mortal enemies:

"This is simply nonsense! How old is this kid? How talented can a brat like him be? This is totally grandstanding!"

"Bai Qi, is this your own idea, or was it instructed by your father Bai Shixiong?"

"Hmph, empty talk, and boasting. Since you say we are just a dog's tail, well, as a descendant of a military commander, what talent do you have? What kind of amazing poem have you brewed? Why don't you show it to His Majesty and all the ministers present here to see it together!"

"Yes, if you have any poems, show them to us!"

"But if it doesn't work, ... Your Majesty, I suggest severe punishment, not only for the youngest son of the Bai family, but also for Bai Shixiong. If a son is not well educated, it is the fault of the father. The culprit is Bai Shixiong. At least he should be punished for the crime of not having a strict family education."

……

For a moment, everyone was outraged.

At today's event, almost everyone presented a poem, and Bai Qi's words offended almost all the civil officials in the hall.

Since ancient times, civil and military affairs have been incompatible. It was unacceptable for Bai Qi, a descendant of a military general, to comment on the literary world.

Moreover, all the civil officials present were great men, and their achievements in literature were respected. If they did not have some real skills, how could they possibly present poems to the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty?

If Bai Qi's performance today fails to satisfy all the ministers, he will be condemned by thousands of people, and the entire Bai family will become the only military general who will be regarded as a thorn in the eyes of all the civil officials.

Young people are the most arrogant, and Bai Qi couldn't stand hearing these words.

"Humph, I didn't say I won't do it! In that case, please give me the four treasures of the study, Your Majesty."

Bai Qi said loudly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall suddenly became quiet.

"Your Majesty, please give him the Four Treasures of the Study. However, Bai Qi, I have something to say in advance. If you cannot write a truly good poem, cannot convince the public, and cannot satisfy Your Majesty, not only you, but even your father will be blamed!"

Unexpectedly, the old master, who should have been the most opposed, came over to speak for Bai Qi, but his purpose... was despicable.

"allow!"

In the hall, the Human Emperor spoke decisively and only said one word.

Unconsciously, the nature of the whole incident changed. Even the palace maids and eunuchs at the edge of the palace felt something and couldn't help but hold their breath cautiously.

Soon, the four treasures of the imperial study, painted in gold and embroidered with silver, gorgeous and noble, were presented to Bai Qi on a golden tray.

Smelling the faint scent of ink and looking at the calligraphy so close to him, Bai Qi suddenly became much more sober. He glanced at the eyes of the people around him and realized that there was no way out.

"Isn't it just a poem? Good! That's exactly what I meant!"

Bai Qi was still a little drunk, but he no longer cared about that.

If you can’t pass this level, you’ll die anyway.