Meng Yushu felt that this wager could basically be nullified. Because, it was simply impossible for anyone to remove Yung Qingwu's veil. However, when he thought of the humiliation he had just suffered, he was somewhat unwilling.
No matter what, he had to try. If it really didn't work, he would think of other methods.
Who would have thought that the Huai An County's Hundred Flower Gathering would actually attract Yung Qingwu to participate?
This was really inconceivable …
What exactly was the reason?
…
Yan Xiu's gaze looked at the slowly approaching pleasure boat, but his expression didn't change in the slightest. It was as if he saw it, but also as if he didn't see it.
Only when the pleasure boat reached the riverside did he seem to remember something, and adjusted his sitting posture.
And the youth sitting beside him, at this moment, crossed his legs.
Then, he slowly leaned back, his eyes slightly narrowing, as if enjoying the cool breeze from the riverside and the fragrance of the flowers blooming all around him.
Yan Xiu didn't speak, and the youth similarly didn't speak.
The two of them sat with different postures, appearing extremely awkward.
When the surrounding scholars saw this scene, they were somewhat speechless.
The two people sitting together was really too uncoordinated. Yet, these two people just sat together like this, and furthermore, they seemed to be at peace with each other.
Strange, too strange!
…
The scholars who came to the Hundred Flower Gathering naturally aimed for the flowers. Even though Yan Xiu and the youth could attract their attention for a while, but they couldn't possibly let a group of scholars keep staring at two men?
Furthermore, the pleasure boat that was hung with golden silk and satins had finally stopped.
However, the people on the pleasure boat didn't seem to have any intention of coming down. But, even so, the Hundred Flower Gathering still evidently became livelier.
The scholars cheered excitedly, loudly shouting Yung Qingwu's name. There were even a few people who actually brought over a writing desk, and had already started writing on the spot.
Either painting, or writing poems, or writing inscriptions, it seemed to be extremely lively.
The Hundred Flower Gathering was a gathering for scholars to interact before the Law of Dao examinations, hence, there weren't any special rules. The rules were very direct. After the talented ladies had performed, the scholars would place flowers into the flower basket in front of the talented ladies, and that would be considered as choosing the Courtesan Belle.
Even though it was simple, it was also fair and open.
"Dong!"
With the sound of the gong, the Hundred Flower Gathering had officially begun.
Then, talented ladies began to perform on the stage. Each of them wore a brightly-colored long dress, played the zither, or performed a dance. There were also a few who went on stage to compose a few poems, arousing the interest of the talented scholars.
Yan Xiu's gaze remained as calm as water.
On the other hand, the young man watched with great interest. From time to time, he would let out a few untimely cheers, causing the surrounding scholars to curse in their hearts.
"Country bumpkin!"
"Manners!"
"I'm ashamed to be associated with this person!"
Of course, the young man couldn't hear the curses in the stomachs of others. He had a very leisurely expression on his face as he listened to the music and ate and drank. His appetite was obviously very good.
Finally, the Blooming Blossoms in front were almost done singing, and the pleasure boat that had been parked by the river also moved.
The door of the boat opened gently, and two rows of young ladies in green dresses walked out in an orderly manner. Behind them, there were two young ladies in gold-threaded dresses.
After everyone had lined up neatly below the pleasure boat, an exquisite figure finally slowly walked out from the pleasure boat.
She wore an elegant sky blue dress, with a few snow-white peonies printed on the hem of her dress. On her head, a mirror-shaped pearl flower that was like a golden moon was worn on her head. Under the pearl flower, her beautiful jet-black hair directly fell to her waist, perfectly at the same level as the golden-purple belt on her waist, accentuating the girl's absolutely beautiful figure.
Unfortunately, a black veil covered the girl's face. But, it also accentuated the girl's snow-white and beautiful skin …
With a light tap of her feet, a pair of boots made with golden silk flowers wrapped around the girl's feet, and she slowly walked up the river.
Then, she directly went up the stage.
At this moment …
All of the scholars below the stage had already completely quietened down, staring blankly at the girl who walked up the stage. Everyone's eyes sparkled with a passionate glow.
Of course, there were also exceptions.
For example, Yan Xiu, who sat at the very front, still had a frosty expression on his face. And the youth sitting beside Yan Xiu, still minding his own business and munching on his fruits.
"My name is Yun Qingwu, please excuse me!" A voice as clear as a nightingale rang out. Yun Qingwu lowered her head slightly and bowed lightly to the scholars, her posture elegant, her aura outstanding.
"Good!" Below the stage, a wave of cheerful claps from the youth instantly pulled the scholars who were stunned by this scene back to reality.
Beautiful things always made people fight to pursue them.
Naturally, no one would be kind to someone who interrupted their beautiful dream.
All of the scholars looked at the youth angrily, and some even began to rub their fists. If not for the fact that Yan Xiu was sitting beside the youth, they were afraid that this matter would not have been resolved.
Yun Qingwu looked at the youth, her expression not changing at all. Instead, she turned her body slightly and bowed slightly to the youth.
"Yun Qingwu thanks Young Master!" Her dignified demeanor was extremely extraordinary.
"You're welcome, but I wonder what song sister Qingwu will be playing today?" The youth's jet-black eyes looked at Yun Qingwu, and the edges of his mouth curved slightly, revealing a devilish smile.
"I didn't expect Young Master to be a musician. The song I will be playing today is called" The Reeds and Rushes "." Yun Qingwu replied softly, not a trace of disdain in her eyes. Instead, she was extremely respectful.
"The Reeds and Rushes?" The youth nodded, and did not speak further.
But, the surrounding scholars revealed a wave of disdain.
Initially, when they saw the youth asking Yun Qingwu, they thought that he would have some profound opinions, but in the end, he only nodded, and did not express any opinion at all?
But, after disdaining the youth, the scholars became excited again. Yun Qingwu using "The Reeds and Rushes" as a song, didn't this express the melancholy and depression of not being able to pursue her love?
Such an amazing girl, yet unable to pursue her love, it really made people feel pity for her.
"This time, I will choose Yun Qingwu as the top courtesan!" A scholar sitting in the front row took the lead and walked to the flower basket with Yun Qingwu's name written on it, and prepared to place the flower in his hand.
Unfortunately, he was still a step too slow. Because, there was a scholar who ran even faster.
In a flash, he arrived in front of the flower basket, and threw the flower in his hand before that scholar. Once the flower entered the basket, the scholar's face flushed red, almost going crazy. "Ha ha ha … I am the first!"
When the other scholars saw this, they all began to panic. One by one, they stood up from their chairs, and madly rushed below the stage. One by one, they fought to place the flower in their hands into the flower basket, afraid that they would be a step too slow.
Hence, the top courtesan of the Hundred Flower Gathering was decided without any suspense …
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