The Eighth Wise King became addicted to eavesdropping on the silly princess' thoughts

Chapter 52 Chicken and rabbit cage and chicken and dog cage

The Beiyuan of the imperial palace is equivalent to the back garden of the palace. It not only covers a large area, but also has beautiful scenery. The Jinshui River runs through it.

The pavilions are exquisite, the lakes and ancient trees are majestic, the rockery is rugged, the covered bridges are winding, the stone paths are tortuous, and all kinds of rare flowers, plants and trees are lush and green, competing for beauty.

Appreciating the flowers is just a process, and the young ladies must be tired and thirsty after playing for half a day.

Concubine Li gave an order, and the palace maids and eunuchs immediately placed tables of fresh fruits, fragrant tea and preserved fruits in the spacious space.

It was divided into two sides, east and west, with men and women sitting on each side. There was an open space in the middle, covered with a gorgeous Persian carpet, for the talented women to show their talents.

Of course, poetry and prose are indispensable for a flower-viewing party. Concubine Li Xianfei suggested that since the Autumn Festival is approaching, they should use the word "Autumn" to write poems and prose!

Several talented young ladies were immediately delighted and secretly rubbed their hands in their hearts, ready to shine.

Luo Ruixue, who was known as a talented woman in the capital, was secretly excited. This was her best chance to catch the eye of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin!

Miss Rong, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, was the first to finish her poem. After being recited by two palace maids, she won a round of praise.

Luo Ruixue secretly smiled with disdain in her heart. This mediocre poem also made Miss Rong very proud. Just wait and see how amazingly talented this lady is!

Luo Li found it quite boring watching and listening!

She was a medical student in her previous life and had no knowledge of ancient literature. The few ancient poems she memorized were only for the purpose of coping with exams.

The original owner of this body was an uneducated patient with a brain disease. She really didn't understand the meaning of the poems and songs composed on the spot, and couldn't tell whether they were good or bad!

After several young ladies and gentlemen each presented their masterpieces.

Zhao Zhiya handed the finished poem to the palace maid with a proud look on her face.

Luo Ruixue, who was staring at her, handed the poem he had completed long ago to the palace maid.

After the palace maids performed and sang the poems, the atmosphere immediately became heated. There were many praises and comments, which pushed the poetry talent show to a climax.

Luo Li was eating a fresh lychee, chatting and laughing in low voices with Yang Yanqi and Princess Yongqing beside her.

Suddenly a sound was heard!

"My Lady, I have heard that the Princess of Qin is very talented and eloquent. Would you mind showing off your poetry today?"

Concubine Li was stunned!

Then he smiled and agreed without hesitation.

Luo Li looked at the woman who wanted to embarrass her as soon as she opened her mouth, and asked in a low voice, "Yan Qi, what is the name of this licker beside Zhao Zhiya?"

Although Yang Yanqi didn't know what "licking a dog" meant, he knew who Luo Li was asking about?

"She is the daughter of the Minister of Rites, her name is Rong Yanran."

"Princess Qin, would you please compose a poem for us to hear right now?" Concubine Li said with a smile.

Luo Li stood up and said, "My Lady Consort Xian, I have not studied much and I know nothing about poetry or songs. I can't write this poem. If we were to compete in eating and playing, I would definitely be the best!"

There was a burst of laughter from the men's seats, and there was also a burst of "chuckles" from the women's seats, who were very particular about not showing their teeth when smiling.

The only ones who didn't laugh at the men's table were the King of Qin, and Gao Yingxiong and Cao Wei, who were forced to come by their parents.

They both lowered their heads obediently, wishing they could hide their heads in their crotches, fearing that if they showed their heads, someone would ask them, "How do your embroidered shoes smell?" and make them embarrassed.

Yang Yanqi and Gao Ruoying, who were not laughing in the ladies' seats, knew that Luo Li, who never suffered any loss, was planning something bad!

Princess Yongqing's face turned red with anger, and she cursed Rong Yanran in a low voice!

Zhao Zhiya proudly winked at Rong Yanran again, and being treated as a gun made Miss Rong smile again!

"Princess Qin! You know nothing about poetry and songs. Apart from eating, drinking and having fun, do you have any other talents? Would you mind showing them to the virtuous concubine?"

Rong Yanran, who was as stupid as a pig, was only concerned with flattering Zhao Zhiya and completely forgot about her noble status as the Princess of Qin!

Luo Li walked towards her with her hands behind her back, with an arrogant look and disdainful eyes!

"You are the daughter of a little minister. No matter how high you jump, you can't reach my feet! What's the point of you making so much noise?"

Rong Yanran then remembered the noble status of Princess Qin. She turned pale with fright and quickly bowed to apologize!

"Princess Qin, please forgive me! It was your humble servant who was disrespectful."

[It feels really good to have a noble status and bully others by taking advantage of your position! ]

Luo Li turned to Zhao Zhiya and put on an ambiguous smile: "Miss Zhao, your dog has stopped barking. Do you have anything else to teach this princess?"

Zhao Zhiya was the daughter of Zhao Pu, the powerful left prime minister, so she was naturally not afraid of the Qin Princess who only had a noble title.

Seeing that Rong Yanran, whom she had instructed, was defeated, the always extremely proud Miss Zhao had to take action personally to humiliate her love rival, the Silly Princess!

Zhao Zhiya stood up and saluted, "I dare not teach you, Princess! Princess Qin, besides eating, drinking and having fun, do you have any other talents that you can teach me?"

Luo Li's eyes were filled with sarcasm and amusement. "Yes! This princess knows nothing about poetry or songs, but I do know a little about arithmetic. Otherwise, can this princess test you with a debut question?"

"Yes! Princess, just come out!" The proud Zhao Zhiya responded confidently!

Concubine Li was enjoying watching the joke. Wasn't it just to add some fun to invite the silly princess into the palace?

Luo Ruixue was secretly happy in her heart. With Zhao Zhiya as her rival in love, she was dealing with the silly princess as her rival in love. She was happy to sit on the sidelines and watch the fight. She could also not hurt the reputation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and leave a good impression on him.

Prince of Qin Zhao Defang looked calm and composed, but he was thinking proudly in his heart.

[My silly princess is going to be killed as an example to others! Who told me to be so outstanding that I created so many rivals for her? ]

Luo Li smiled, her eyes were as beautiful as water, she was charming and bright, and her smile was so charming that it instantly blinded countless pairs of eyes!

The second prince, Zhao Yuanxi, felt his heart flutter! A warm current instantly surged through his body, and his bones were about to soften.

Luo Li smiled and said, "Xiong Er, a farmer outside the city, carried a basket of chickens and rabbits into the city to sell at the West Market.

Before leaving, his wife told him that there were 50 chickens and rabbits and 126 legs in the cage.

Xiong Er went all the way to the city, put down his burden, and looked inside the cage.

Question: Miss Zhao, how many chickens and rabbits do you have?

After hearing the question, Zhao Zhiya's mind raced and she was confused. Her face turned red and white in embarrassment.

Although the chicken-and-rabbit-in-the-same-cage problem was raised hundreds of years ago, in an era when arithmetic was still a side subject and only poetry and songs were considered high art, Luo Li was certain that Zhao Zhiya would not be able to figure it out.

Even if Zhao Zhiya could figure it out, as a 21st century master's student, she could easily stump Miss Zhao with a junior high school math problem!

This math problem sounded simple, but Zhao Zhiya couldn't figure it out for a while, and her pretty face turned red with embarrassment.

Luo Li was afraid that she would get bored after a while, so she laughed and said, "Ms. Zhao can't even solve such a simple problem?

The three-year-old children in our Luo Mansion can answer the questions right away. Tsk! ... She is a talented girl!"

Concubine Li thought about it quickly but couldn't figure it out. She smiled and said, "Princess Qin, tell Miss Zhao the answer quickly!"

Luo Li raised her head and glanced at everyone, her beautiful eyes were truly full of light!

"Let the chickens and rabbits lift up two legs. There are 50 chickens and rabbits with a total of 126 legs. Of the 26 legs, are still standing. Of course, they belong to the rabbits.

26 divided by 2, there are 13 rabbits, so of course there are 37 chickens! "

大家飞快的在心里验算了一遍,兔13乘4得52,鸡37乘2得74,52+74得126只腿!

It was like the Princess of Qin asking the chicken and the rabbit to lift their legs. This confusing and difficult problem was so simple that even a three-year-old child could solve it!

There were only a few people who were proficient in arithmetic, and they smiled and said nothing. This mysterious arithmetic problem actually made the silly princess embarrass the talented Miss Zhao.

Zhao Zhiya has already figured it out. This kind of arithmetic problem cannot be easier once you know the trick.

She was quite unconvinced. She didn't know where the silly princess had learned this trick to fool people, but it made her look stupid in public.

"Princess Qin, this question is extremely simple. I was just in a trance for a moment..."

Luo Li raised her hand to interrupt her, "It's extremely simple, right? Are you not dazed now?

Come again!

Miss Zhao, listen carefully!

Xiong Er, a farmer outside the city, picked up a basket of chickens and dogs and went into the city to sell them at the West Market.

Before leaving, his wife told him that there were twenty chickens and dogs in the cages, with a total of sixty legs.

Xiong Er went all the way to the city, put down his burden, and looked inside the cage.

Question: Ms. Zhao, how many chickens and dogs are there in the cage?

Zhao Zhiya spoke without hesitation, "How difficult is that? Ten chickens, ten dogs!"

Luo Li looked at Zhao Zhiya as if she was a fool and asked, "Miss Zhao, do you know how Xiong Er's parents died?"

Zhao Zhiya, who was feeling smug after having regained her face, was stunned!

"I don't know Xiong Er. How did Xiong Er's parents die? How would I know?"

Luo Li glanced at the corner of her lips with disdain, "Xiong Er's parents are just like you, both stupid!

It was incredibly stupid. The chicken and the dog were carried in the same cage from outside the city to the West Market. Wouldn't the chicken have been in the dog's stomach a long time ago?

A one-year-old child in our Luo Mansion can understand this question, but you, a talented girl, don’t understand it. You are so stupid!"

Princess Yongqing laughed and clapped her hands!

"Yes! If a chicken and a dog were brought into the city together in the same cage, wouldn't the dog have eaten the chicken on the way?"

The corners of Qin Wang Zhao Defang's lips curled up. This silly princess of his own! This skill of pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger has been cultivated to the pinnacle!

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