Red Mansion: Taming the Overlord

"What do you know?" The knowledgeable person couldn't help explaining, "This is also for the sake of these shopkeepers. If the two girls figure out all these mysteries, will the business still be possible? No one else can guess. Guessed? The two of them obviously know each other. During the Lantern Festival, guessing riddles is for fun, and it’s not a life-and-death struggle. Naturally, we need to leave some room for the convenience of others.”

In the capital where the literary style gathers, this kind of situation is naturally not uncommon.People who often come and go know the rules, and Baochai and Daiyu's actions have also been affirmed by them.

Of course, there are some people who don't believe it, "It's not that I haven't heard of the kind of thing your Excellency said. It's just that she is a family of two little girls, and she is only so young. How can she have such talent? Can you guess all the lantern riddles?"

So it was inevitable to have another debate, but it was enough for the two of them.People who didn't pay attention to it before, after hearing these debates, had to come and take a look.

In this way, at the end of a short street, dozens of people followed behind them. ——The people at that time were so elegant, and Bo Yang and his party were all dressed in unusual ways, so although it was two boudoir women fighting, it was more eye-catching because of the small number.

The last restaurant at the end of this street is called Baililou.When outsiders see such a store name, they can't help guessing how many allusions and intentions it contains, but in fact, the reason why it is called this name is just because the owner of the store has a surname of Baili.

This shop is quite well-known in Beijing, because it is close to Taixue, a group of Taixue students often gather here, drinking, chatting, composing poems and composing.As time goes by, even this restaurant seems to have acquired a bit of literati elegance.The owner of Baili is also a wonderful person. Seeing such benefits, he simply leaned on it. He held a literary meeting every month, and also set up some impromptu competitions on weekdays.The winning scholars can avoid the drink fee, and can also become famous among the crowd. Naturally, they are keen to join, and gradually gain a bit of fame.

For example, for a grand event like today, it is inevitable that many scholars and students will gather here, and the shopkeeper has naturally made sufficient preparations. Two huge revolving lanterns were hung, and four lantern riddles hung below.

The lantern riddles that can be released with such solemnity are naturally not comparable, and the difficulty is very high.The sign at the entrance of the restaurant also stated that as long as anyone can guess one of the lantern riddles, the food and drink will be free of charge today, and the restaurant will also give other rewards.

It is precisely because of such an explanation that although everyone knows that the riddle must be difficult, many people still come to join in the fun.If you are lucky, you guessed it?Even if you can't guess it, see what kind of person can guess it. After some experience, you will have something to show off in front of others in the future.

Daiyu and Baochai stopped in front of the shop at the same time, looked at each other, and couldn't help laughing.

Seeing this, the people around immediately clamored, "Who guessed it, tell me!"

"That's right, how did you guess, whoever guessed it, whoever loses and who wins, you have to give an explanation!"

Although they didn't know what kind of rules were set between the two, they could tell that the lantern riddles before were nothing to the two of them, so even if they didn't say anything, everyone would understand.But now that they have stopped, it is obvious that the results have already been reached, and they are naturally anxious to know whether they will win or lose.

Bo Yang glanced at Xue Pan, Xue Pan hurriedly stepped forward to stand in front of the crowd, cupped his hands and smiled, "These two are sisters, the little girl is playing around by herself, I appreciate you all, but winning or losing doesn't matter, Let's see..."

"Winning or losing isn't important, so why bother to compete? We've followed all the way, and there is no result in the end. It's not a problem to always worry about it!"

"That is, even though they are two girls, since they made a bet, how can there be no winners or losers?"

The crowd was chattering, and Xue Pan was a little overwhelmed by what you said and what he said.Baochai hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone. It was just us sisters playing around, but since everyone is worried, we must give an explanation."

She turned her head and glanced at Daiyu, and said, "My sister and I made an agreement that we would walk over there from the street and solve the most difficult riddles among all the lantern riddles. In fact, there is no need to decide whether to win or lose, but let us know our answers." Come out, let everyone have fun. If it is different from what you think, I hope you will forgive me."

After finishing speaking, Baochai walked to Daiyu and stood still. Behind the two of them hung an octagonal glazed palace lantern with fringed tassels. On the lantern, Chang'e was flying to the moon. , can be described as extremely beautiful.But at this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the lantern riddles hanging under the palace lantern.

Those who are interested have seen it beforehand, and said loudly, "This is a pair! There are several talented scholars who have just arrived, and they have never guessed it! It can be seen that the two girls have some knowledge!"

Everyone admired for a while, and then someone asked Baochai, "The two girls picked this is the most difficult pair, and we are all convinced. I just don't know if the two girls have ever guessed the answer to this riddle? If they guess it, at least say Come out and let's get to know each other."

"Exactly, this couplet has been hanging in the store for a whole day, and so many people have not guessed it back and forth. Now that you two have guessed it, it's not a broken rule."

Seeing this, Baochai turned her head and exchanged glances with Zhang Yi, and then the two reached out their hands to peel off a couplet.She held it in her hand and read, "This is the first couplet: black is not, white is not, red and yellow are not; it is like jackals, cats and dogs, neither domestic animals nor wild animals. The answer is a 'guess' Character."

Daiyu continued, "This is the second couplet: there are poems, words, and the Analects of Confucius; it is vague about east, west, north, and south. Although it is a short piece, it is a wonderful essay. The answer to the riddle is a word 'riddle'. Together, it is a riddle .”

Everyone bowed their heads and savored carefully, and after a while they couldn't help admiring, "It's really so, the two girls are so beautiful and heart-warming, it's amazing!"

The waiter in the shop listened for an unknown amount of time, and then stepped forward to invite a few people in.After all, free drinks and gifts must be completed in the store.

Although Baochai and Daiyu didn't have such thoughts at first, but they earned it by their own ability, and it was an experience they had never experienced before. Naturally, they were very excited. went in.

Unexpectedly, after entering the lobby, I saw someone coming down from the second floor, and said to the group, "My master is here to invite you."

The person who came was also an acquaintance, it was the servant who came to pick up spices on behalf of Princess Jingping last time, surnamed Wei.

Xue Pan hurriedly asked, "Director Wei, the one upstairs is...?"

Eunuch Wei shook his head lightly, and Xue Pan knew that the person upstairs was Princess Jingping herself.Otherwise, if it's just with the county king, don't be so careful.After all, Zhao Ziyi had never kept a low profile when he was in the capital.

Naturally, a nobleman cannot refuse an invitation.A group of people followed Eunuch Wei upstairs, Xiaoer saw this and hurried to inform the shopkeeper.

Princess Jingping went out early today.After all, with her status, it would be inconvenient if there were too many people, so she could only go out for a stroll in advance. Seeing that the lights were on and the crowds gradually increased, she could only go to the restaurant to rest.Fortunately, in order to be elegant enough, Baililou has put in great effort in each room, so although she is sitting upstairs, she can roughly see the situation on this street.

Therefore, Baochai and Daiyu's performance along the way was naturally noticed by her.After seeing that the two had guessed the lantern riddle that he hadn't been able to guess before, and Zhao Ziyi said from the side that the Xue family who made spices were following them, they went to invite someone.Since Zhao Ziyi is also here, and Princess Jingping is an elder, it doesn't matter if Bo Yang and Xue Pan go upstairs.

The box on the upper floor is quite spacious, but when four people entered, it was still packed to the brim.

Xue Pan and Bo Yang were the first to see the ceremony, and Daiyu and Baochai naturally followed.That's all for Princess Jingping, she is an elder and has a noble status, so she accepts it calmly, but when Zhao Ziyi suddenly saw the two stunning beauties who had not done anything to cover up, he didn't dare to look at them, so he quickly stood up and returned the salute. "Hello, Miss Xue."

Daiyu burst out laughing when she heard this.

Zhao Ziyi was a little dazed, not knowing what he said wrong.

Seeing this, Baochai hurriedly said, "Don't blame His Royal Highness, although this is also my younger sister, her surname is Lin. She is young and ignorant, please forgive me."

Only then did Zhao Ziyi feel more at ease, and joked with a smile, "Your family is quite interesting. There are four brothers and sisters here, but two of them are not named Xue." There is no blood relationship between individuals.

In fact, Bo Yang and Dai Yu are not alike, but their appearance is the same style, thin and slender, weak, and they are both equally outstanding, so they look and feel similar.

When Princess Jingping saw her son's appearance, she couldn't help but feel moved.She didn't know how much she had put in for Zhao Ziyi in the past few years, but this son was a dull head, no matter how beautiful the girls were, they were no different from flowers and brocades in her eyes, so she couldn't help being anxious.Things are different now.

Although she is not very satisfied with Xue's family status, but if...

Thinking of this, she looked at the two girls more carefully.They are all stunning women, one is as graceful as a peony, and the other is as cold and beautiful as a white plum. They seem to be indifferent, but in Princess Jingping's heart, she prefers Baochai.

This is purely from a fit point of view.

After all, whether it is the Princess's Mansion or the Prince's Mansion in the future, not just anyone can get in touch with it. As the princess of the county, she naturally bears great responsibilities. Baochai looks more dignified and amiable, handling these things Things are naturally more handy.