This wordless lantern riddle was a riddle that no one could understand, much less guess the answer to. When everyone saw him pick up the pen, they knew that he must have an answer. Seeing that Miss Zhi Qing's third riddle was about to be solved, the crowd suddenly became excited.
Lin Wanrong handed the note to the deacon and said, "Please read it again."
The steward took up the slip of paper and read aloud, `Way-Way-Know-Way-Return- '
When the crowd heard his words, they did not understand what he meant. This time, the deacon was smart and hurriedly asked, "May I ask how many words did you guess this time?"
Lin Wanrong laughed. "The first word is the answer to this wordless riddle."
The deacon didn't even think about it and announced loudly, "The answer to the riddle is the character Mi, which means to mend one's ways."
Everyone discussed animatedly, and all of them were unable to figure out why it was a mystery.
When the Grand Mistress saw Lin San's triumphant look, she found it funny. She walked over and gently pulled his sleeve, saying, "Don't keep us guessing. Quickly tell me how you guessed it."
Lin Wanrong giggled and said, "If I say so, will you kiss me too?"
The Grand Mistress's heart was beating fast, but her face was stiff. "You just like to talk nonsense. Whether you say it or not, I can't be bothered with you. "
This girl's skin is still too soft. Lin Wanrong laughed heartily and said, "Everyone must be wondering why the answer to this riddle is the word 'lost', right? To put it bluntly, it's worthless. As long as you can understand this riddle, you'll be able to guess the answer. "
One of the scholars shouted, "Brother, aren't you talking nonsense? Lantern riddles? Which of them doesn't have to understand the riddles in order to guess the answer? "
I like to talk nonsense, it's none of your business. Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Brother, you're absolutely right. Most of the riddles that this Miss Zhi-something came up with were on the riddles. Take this question for example. It was a blank piece of paper, and no one could guess what she meant. But what was this white paper? It is a riddle of the young lady. There are no words in a riddle. If the word 'riddle' is removed, wouldn't it be a riddle of the lost path? "
Everyone came to a sudden realization. So that was how the riddle was supposed to be. Unraveling this riddle was extremely simple and didn't require much knowledge. In fact, everyone thought that they could guess it, but when they were in the middle of the puzzle, their thoughts were restricted and it was difficult for them to diverge. That was why there was such joy in finding the light at the end of the tunnel. The servant of the Xiao Family was indeed quick-witted. No wonder he said he wanted to test Tian Wenjing first. Based on his performance in the past few rounds, he indeed had the capital to do so.
"Brother, then please quickly guess Miss Zhi Qing's fourth riddle. This year, we must solve Miss Zhiqing's mystery and fight for the pride of us men. "A young master from Jinghua Academy shouted. Three out of the four riddles had been solved. With a little more effort, the legend of Miss Zhiqing's invincible Lantern Riddles would be completely broken. How could anyone not be excited?
Lin Wanrong smiled faintly. Just who was this Miss Zhiqing? It was strange that a group of arrogant young masters would willingly submit to her.
The deacon took down the last lantern from the orange tassel and said, "Reporting to this young master, Miss Zhiqing's riddles have always been three riddles: the word, and one riddles: the object. This last lantern should be the one to guess the object. " Seeing Lin Wanrong's outstanding performance, he obediently raised his status and addressed him as' young master '.
Lin Wanrong smiled helplessly. "Guess the object then. Even if I can't guess it, I believe that all the young masters and ladies here won't blame me."
Everyone had pinned their hopes on him and nodded. Even if he couldn't solve the last riddle, with his ability to solve three riddles in a row, he was more than qualified to be an instructor in Jinghua Academy.
The deacon took out the last piece of paper and read, "Sitting is sitting. Standing is sitting, walking is sitting, lying is sitting.
Sitting is standing, standing is standing, walking is standing, lying is standing.
Sitting is standing, standing is standing, walking is standing, lying is lying.
Sitting is lying, standing is lying, walking is lying, lying is lying.
Oh, Miss Zhiqing said that each riddle is a living thing. There are four things in total. If you can guess two correctly, you will solve the riddle. "
This girl was playing tricks. Lin Wanrong snorted. Guessing four things in a riddle, did she think he was an idiot? How unkind.
Everyone in the hall was discussing and competing to guess what the four things were.
Lin Wanrong was disdainful and too lazy to guess. He yawned and slowly walked back to the Xiao Family sisters. He said softly, "Ladies, are you full?"
Yushuang smiled. "How much can we eat? You're the one who keeps saying you're hungry. You should be full. "
Lin Wanrong chuckled. "I'm full. There's no point in staying here. Let's go downstairs. "
The Grand Mistress thought he could not guess the last riddle. She nodded. "That's good. You've already guessed three. That's enough."
The Second Miss smiled sweetly. "Bad guy, you're really good. I might as well not go to Jinghua University. You can teach me at home. I'm sure you'll be better than those teachers. "
A lewd smile appeared on Lin Wanrong's face as he nodded and said, "That's good. I have some Baopuzi Longevity Skills, Golden Lotus Plum, and Lantern Grass Monk. It's enough to teach you for three to five years. Let's take some time to study it. "
Although the two young ladies did not know what kind of knowledge he was talking about, but after spending so much time with him and seeing the smile on his face, they knew what he was up to. Immediately their cheeks blushed and they spat out a mouthful of saliva at the same time.
Yushuang grabbed his waist and said shyly, "If you say such nonsense again, I'll ignore you. I'll even ask my sister to ignore you."
"Wahahaha." Lin Wanrong shrugged and laughed. The two ladies were even more shy. The atmosphere was charming and warm. The people around them were left to the side. The Eldest Young Miss originally wanted to ask him why he came to the "Cloud Wonderland", but when she saw that he was smiling happily and didn't seem to be dispirited, she felt at ease and stood up to bid farewell to Tian Wenjing and the others.
Everyone was busy guessing riddles. When they saw that Miss Xiao was leaving with the clever and witty servant, they were all stunned. Tian Wenjing hurriedly said, "Miss Xiao, there are still two important people from Jinghua University who are not here. They are knowledgeable and knowledgeable. They are some of the best talents and beauties in China. When they arrive, I'll introduce you to them. It won't be too late to send you off. "
The Grand Mistress shook her head and said with a smile, "I shouldn't have bothered you. I'm really sorry for disturbing you for so long. My sister and I have just arrived in the capital. There are still many things to do. It's getting late. It's better for us to go home and settle down. My family doesn't know proper etiquette and offended you. Please don't blame us. "
Tian Wenjing saw that the Grand Mistress was determined to leave. He knew he couldn't force her to stay. At the beginning of the night, he performed very well. Later, he got carried away and forgot his manners. He lost to a servant in guessing. He was really disappointed and could only force a few laughs.
The people in the hall had high hopes for Lin Wanrong. But seeing that he was leaving, they all thought that he couldn't guess the last riddle. They were all disappointed.
The young master who had encouraged Lin Wanrong several times just now walked over and said, "Brother, I am Fang Ruchuan. Nice to meet you. Brother, you've guessed three riddles in a row. Your knowledge is extraordinary. Why didn't you guess the last riddle? Can't you guess it? That's a pity. If you can guess four times in a row and solve Miss Zhiqing's lantern couplet, you'll be famous overnight. "
Can I become famous by solving this lady's riddle? Lin Wanrong couldn't help but shake his head. Seeing that Fang Ruchuan was kind and not as arrogant as before, he just smiled. He didn't say yes or no.
Tian Wenjing saw Lin Wanrong's smiling face. He was angry and couldn't help but snort, "It's good that you can't guess it. If Miss Zhiqing knew that her riddle was solved by a servant, I'm afraid she wouldn't be happy."
Second Miss heard him belittle Lin San. She was furious. She opened her mouth and said, "But you're worse than a servant! Lin San, let's go. Ignore him. "
Grand Mistress smiled but didn't say anything. Yushuang snorted and pulled Lin Wanrong downstairs.
"Second Miss, why are you so angry? Their mouths belong to them. Just let them say whatever they want. They won't lose anything," Lin Wanrong said with a smile.
"Hmph, you're much more knowledgeable than them. Whoever dares to bully you, I won't forgive them. Besides, in two years, when we get married, you'll be mine. Mine- "Second Miss blushed and couldn't continue. Lin Wanrong asked curiously," Yours what? "
"It's my husband!" Yu Shuang's face flushed red as she spoke in a light voice, yet she forcefully stuck out her chest in a shy yet firm manner.
Grand Mistress listened to their conversation. She couldn't help but gently pull her sister's hand. She smiled and said, "Little girl, don't be shy."
Haha, Lin Wanrong was overjoyed. It was as if he had taken a few pounds of Viagra. Halfway down the stairs, he suddenly turned around and shouted, "You, Fang Ruchuan, Brother Fang, come here for a moment."
Fang Ruchuan was stunned. He hurriedly said, "Brother, are you calling me?"
Lin Wanrong nodded slightly. He found a pen and paper and wrote four words. He smiled and said, "This is the answer to the last riddle. If you want to see it, come and get it."
Fang Ruchuan was overjoyed and rushed over. Lin Wanrong handed the note to him, then laughed heartily and led the two young ladies down the stairs.
Fang Ruchuan stared blankly at the words for a long time before he jumped up and exclaimed, "Brother, you've guessed it right, you've guessed it right! You've solved Miss Zhi Qing's four riddles!"
The crowd gathered around and saw four words written on the paper. "Frog, Horse, Fish, Snake." They were indeed four living creatures.
"Miss Zhiqing and Lord Yeh are here!" Someone exclaimed. Everyone looked up and saw a man and a woman walking up the stairs.
Tian Wenjing sighed and hurried to greet them. "You two, you are late."
…
The crowd was still crowded, but it was not as crowded as when it was bustling. Lin Wanrong and the two ladies were walking downstairs. They heard a commotion coming from upstairs. He couldn't help but shake his head. Guessing a few riddles made them so happy. It seemed that the nightlife of these young masters and ladies was too poor.
Grand Mistress asked curiously, "What did you write? Did you really get it right? "
Lin Wanrong repeated the words and said with a smile, "I don't know if I got it right or not. Anyway, it was just a coincidence. "
When Grand Mistress heard the four words, she knew that he had solved all four riddles. But he still pretended to be indifferent. She said, amused and annoyed at the same time, "If you guessed it right, then you guessed it right. You are the only one who likes to be mysterious. Are you trying to make the clever Miss Zhiqing remember you? "
Lin Wanrong was shocked. "Grand Mistress, you saw through me. It's good to make you remember me."
"Nonsense, you are so annoying." Grand Mistress glanced at Yushuang and snorted.
Second Miss was overjoyed. She hugged his arm and said, "I knew it. Bad guy, you are the strongest! "
Lin Wanrong chuckled, winked and said, "Strong, very strong indeed. You will know in the future."
Second Miss blushed, but she bravely looked up at him and smiled charmingly. At that moment, there was a faint shadow of Madam Xiao in her expression.
The Xiao Family's branch in the capital was the property of Old Master Xiao when he was still alive. Two large courtyard houses were located at the entrance of the East Fourth Alley. It was also a bustling place in the capital. The flourishing capital was indeed extraordinary. Although it was night time, the streets were still bustling with people.
When Grand Mistress's carriage stopped in front of the shop, the manager, who had already received the news, led his staff to welcome her. Seeing Xiao Yuruo alight from the carriage, everyone rushed up to greet the Grand Mistress.
According to China's traditional customs, it was never too late to give New Year greetings in the first month. Grand Mistress winked at Lin San. Lin Wanrong distributed the red envelopes he had prepared to the staff. It was a good sign for the New Year.
The manager of the branch in the capital was a quick-witted woman. Her husband's surname was Song, so everyone called her Auntie Song. According to Grand Mistress, Auntie Song was Lady Xiao's maid when she was young. She was considered one of them.
Auntie Song pulled the Grand Mistress aside and asked her many questions. When she talked about Lady Xiao, she couldn't wipe away her tears. After chatting for a while, Auntie Song personally served the cooked glutinous rice balls to the two ladies. She said, "Grand Mistress, Second Miss, you traveled a long way and spent the New Year outside. This servant did not take good care of you. I don't know if these glutinous rice balls are to your liking. "
Grand Mistress picked up the bowl and tasted it. She smiled and said, "Auntie Song, this is lotus seed eight treasures glutinous rice balls. It's hard for you to remember that niangqin likes this. It's very delicious."
Auntie Song was happy to hear Grand Mistress's praise. When Second Miss heard that it was her mother's favorite lotus seed eight treasures glutinous rice balls, she couldn't help but taste a few bites.
Grand Mistress smiled and handed a bowl to Lin Wanrong. She said, "Didn't you ask if we can eat yuanxiao tonight? Quickly try it. This is our authentic Jinling glutinous rice balls. "
Lin Wanrong scooped up a glutinous rice ball and put it into his mouth. The lotus seed inside the glutinous rice flour was boiling hot. He coughed a few times and spat it back into the bowl. His face was red.
Grand Mistress giggled and said, "Who wants to compete with you? Why are you so gluttonous?"
According to the rules, if Grand Mistress and Second Miss haven't eaten, Lin San can't eat first. Seeing Grand Mistress treating Lin San so intimately, Auntie Song was surprised, but she held back her laughter and didn't say anything.
After eating yuanxiao, which symbolized a full new year, Grand Mistress and Second Miss looked tired. They had been running day and night for more than ten days. Even though they had a strong personality like their mother, they were still exhausted. Seeing that they had arrived, they naturally wanted to rest early.
Auntie Song respectfully said, "Grand Mistress, this inner courtyard was specially prepared for you two. The maids and old women have already been prepared. You and Second Miss should rest early."
Grand Mistress grunted and pulled Yushuang inside. After a few steps, she suddenly turned her head and said, "Auntie Song, have you arranged for Lin San's residence?"
Auntie Song hurriedly said, "It has been arranged. It is in the outer courtyard adjacent to the inner courtyard."
Grand Mistress thought for a moment and said softly, "He is the most important person in the Xiao Family. I still have many things to discuss with him. Let him live in our inner courtyard. It will be more convenient. Besides, with a man here, I feel more at ease. Hey, you're still eating. I'm talking to you … "
Lin Wanrong swallowed the last glutinous rice ball in his bowl. It was so hot that he took a few deep breaths and fanned himself with his hand. Panting, he said, "I know. If you know, I'm talking to you. Grand Mistress, speak. I'm listening. "
Xiao Yuruo looked at him amusedly. She didn't know how this person grew his stomach. He was knowledgeable and ate a lot. "If I ask you to live in the inner courtyard, would you be willing?"
"Protect the two young ladies? This is what I'm best at. "Lin Wanrong laughed.
Grand Mistress blushed. She glared at him and turned to leave. Second Miss secretly waved at him. Lin Wanrong agilely followed.
The courtyard houses in the capital were the most unique. They were square, facing each other. In the middle, there were two flower beds. It was simple and elegant. The floor was paved with green bricks. It was simple and elegant.
For a long time, this place would be his home. Lin Wanrong looked around and felt a little emotional. Grand Mistress had the same thought and couldn't help but look at him. Xiao Yushuang would live in Jinghua Academy after the fifteenth. Naturally, she didn't feel as strongly about home as the two of them.
Grand Mistress chose a room in the south. This was called sitting in the south and looking north. When it was Lin Wanrong's turn to choose, he didn't hesitate to choose the room in the north and sat facing the south.
When Lin Wanrong saw the exhausted look on the Xiao sisters' faces, she said, "It's been a long journey, and you must be covered in dust. Young Misses, why don't you take a bath and rest early?"
Grand Mistress nodded. She was about to return to her room when she felt something was wrong. She hurriedly said, "Then what are you doing?"
Lin Wanrong said with a righteous face, "The two ladies are bathing and changing clothes. Of course, I'm guarding the perimeter to prevent people from peeping. Please rest assured that as long as I, Lin San, am here, no one can come in. "
Others can't come in. I'm afraid only you can come in. Grand Mistress blushed. She felt like she had led a wolf into the house. She glanced at him and didn't dare to speak. Yushuang looked shy and said softly, "Bad guy, I'm bathing with my sister. You can't come in. Otherwise, I'll let my mother punish you. "
Lin Wanrong's bones were soft. Although the Second Miss is young, when it comes to seducing me, she is first-class. If I really break in, it's not my fault. It's you, this girl, who ignited the fire.
… …
The two ladies took off their clothes and soaked in the wooden bucket. The water vapor moistened their cheeks and made their whole body feel soft and comfortable.
Grand Mistress's snow-white skin and jade-like breasts were sparkling and translucent. She looked like a naked jade beauty in the mist.
Yushuang's gaze lingered on her sister's chest for a while. There was a flash of envy in her eyes. She suddenly plucked up her courage and moved closer to Grand Mistress's ear. She shyly said a few words. Xiao Yuruo's face turned red. She said angrily, "He's a bad guy. If he dares to humiliate you like this again, I'll go fight him."
Second Miss blushed and said softly, "It's not like that. He said that the massage is to promote my development. He also said that in the future, I will grow bigger than big sister's."
Grand Mistress couldn't listen anymore. Her face turned red. Her slender jade-like hands fiercely slapped the bucket. Water splashed everywhere. She said fiercely, "I'm so angry. This bad thing, dead thing, heartless thing."
The Second Miss nodded and said, "He's just that bad. Big sister, just now he said that he was guarding us outside. How come there's no movement? Could it be that he's hiding somewhere to peep? "
Grand Mistress screamed and hurriedly covered her chest with her hands. She remembered that person's "evil deeds". Stealing from others was definitely his strong point. Grand Mistress nervously looked around. The window, the door gap, the skylight, and the roof were all intact. She didn't see that hateful person.
Lin Wanrong put his ear to the window and listened. He frowned and shook his head helplessly. Grand Mistress, you underestimate me. Peeping is such a tasteless thing. How can I, Lin San, do it? Stealing someone's heart is the way of the king.
He yawned and was about to go back to his room to have a good sleep. Suddenly, he saw the broken red lantern in the corner. He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. He carried the lantern into the room.
The two sisters finished their bath happily. When they pushed the door open, they saw that Lin San's room was brightly lit. They didn't know what that guy was doing.
Grand Mistress softly said, "Yushuang, go and see what that bad guy is doing. It's so late and he's still not sleeping. Does he want to tire himself out?"
The Second Young Mistress made a sound of acknowledgment and tiptoed over. She peeked through the crack of the window and saw Lin San busy with a lantern in his arms. She couldn't see what was going on and didn't dare to disturb him. She tiptoed back to her sister's side and whispered a few words in her ear.
Grand Mistress frowned and snorted, "Let that bad guy fool around. We're going to rest."
After sleeping for a long time, Grand Mistress felt restless. She couldn't close her eyes. She put on her clothes and pushed the door open.
The moon was in the middle of the sky. The night was like water. In less than an hour, the fifteenth day of the first month would be over. The lights in the opposite room were all extinguished. There was no sound. That guy must be asleep.
Sleeping so early? Is he a pig? Grand Mistress was annoyed. She kicked her little feet and was about to go back to her room. She looked around and saw a wooden ladder in the corner of the room.
Looking up the wooden ladder, the First Miss covered her mouth. She was pleasantly surprised, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
On the roof, a sturdy lantern slowly floated up into the sky. The two little people's ankles were tied with red strings. They shone brightly in the orange light.
Lin San was lying on the roof with his eyes closed. His breathing was even. The moonlight shone on his face. Saliva was dripping from the corner of his mouth. He was sleeping soundly …
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