Zhizhou: \"You're An Official, But You're Raising A Bunch Of Demonesses?

Chapter 67, First Class Leader Bai Yu. Lan Chi arrives, and the two dragons contend!

"Lan Xi, Your Highness has arrived!!!!"

On Bai Yu's side, he is surrounded by people, flattering and fawning over him.

Not long after,

From a distance, a servant suddenly shouted.

For a moment,

All the scholars around the platform suddenly stopped and fell silent.

They all looked in the same direction.

Where their gazes fell, people instinctively made way.

A woman dressed in black silk walked out from the illuminated area, followed by two attendants.

Exquisite and beautiful, the first beauty.

Everyone was amazed by her, but no one dared to have any presumptuous thoughts.

Everyone bowed and respectfully said in unison, "Your Highness, may you be blessed and safe!"

The most respected person in this poetry gathering, the highest position, is none other than the organizer of the poetry gathering,

Princess Lan Xi.

The princess is benevolent and virtuous, and she loves literature. She can be said to be the emperor that every scholar dreams of serving.

Everyone admires and respects her.

Lan Xi's expression was calm. In the eyes of everyone's anticipation,

She walked slowly towards the most prestigious seat on the platform.

Two attendants served her on both sides.

She sat gracefully and glanced at the scholars around her.

Unnoticeably, she took a longer look at that unruly young man.

Although there were many people,

Bai Yu's casual and impolite gaze was still quite eye-catching.

"Take your seat!"

She maintained the dignity of a superior and said calmly.

Then,

The attendants around her immediately started to move quickly.

They carried cushions, desks... and arranged them on both sides closest to the platform.

A total of twenty tables.

On the luxurious desks, there were neatly arranged brushes, ink, paper, and some tea and watermelon seeds.

After the visit, the servant who had just shouted "Lan Xi, Your Highness has arrived" once again,

Held a letter in his hand and stood in front of everyone, shouting loudly, "First Class Leader Bai Yu!"

"Please, Mr. Bai Yu... take your seat!"

For a moment, the whole venue fell silent,

Lan Xi sat in the main seat and looked towards a certain direction.

At the same time, everyone's gaze was also focused there.

A young man in his prime, dressed in white without a speck of dust,

Among this group of scholars with an average age of thirty, he was quite eye-catching.

"So that's Bai Yu?"

"The top scorer in this imperial examination?"

"Such a young and talented person?"

"The first class leader, Your Highness really values him!"

After all, there were no cameras or internet in this era.

There are also many people who do not recognize Bai Yu.

This time, Bai Yu can be considered completely exposed in front of everyone.

People look at this unparalleled young master and can't help but marvel and feel emotional in their hearts.

Just from his appearance, one can feel that this person is extraordinary.

Even though he is young, no one dares to underestimate him.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Under the gaze of everyone,

Bai Yu is now the most handsome guy in the room!

He bows and gestures, neither humble nor arrogant, with a confident smile, and thanks loudly.

The people in front of him automatically make way for him.

Then, he walks openly to the seat at the first table on the left and sits down.

In such an occasion, with such grace, it is truly admirable.

It is really hard to imagine that such a young man is just an outsider.

Poetry gatherings have rules, otherwise it would become a market with a bunch of people making noise, right?

Before the poetry gathering begins, the Grand Princess sets up twenty seats for the top scholars recognized by her in this poetry gathering.

These twenty people are the top twenty in terms of academic level recognized by the Grand Princess in this poetry gathering.

They are divided into ten ranks, with the first rank being the leader, the person recognized as the first by the Grand Princess.

Then there will be a competition to come up with topics for the poetry gathering,

Scholars and literati will compose poems based on the topics given by the princess.

Challengers can challenge anyone in the same rank. If they feel inferior, they can switch places with each other.

If they confront each other and refuse to accept defeat, the Phoenix Lady will be the judge.

If the scholars in the inner circle believe that they have outstanding talent and abundant literary thoughts, and have written excellent poems, they can also challenge the scholars in the fifth rank of the second column.

Similarly,

Scholars in the fifth rank of the second column can also challenge scholars in the fifth rank of the first column.

In the end, the twenty winners will be able to watch the song and dance performance from the best position.

They will also receive a carefully prepared gift from the princess.

The higher the ranking, the more valuable the gift.

The poetry competition of each session can be considered as a grand event in the literary world.

And now, Bai Yu, who is recognized by the princess as the top scholar of the first rank,

is also expected.

In terms of talent, he is the top scholar and his poems are enough to be passed down through the ages.

In terms of personal appreciation, even the princess has put up a plaque at the door, making it clear that those who want to enter must write poems praising Bai Yu. Isn't that obvious enough?

It is only natural that Bai Yu is the top scholar of the first rank.

Unshakable.

When the servant saw Bai Yu take his seat, he nodded slightly and continued to shout loudly, "Second rank, please!"

"Mr. Ji Guangchong, please take your seat!"

People looked towards a certain direction again,

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

A polite and gentle young man with a serious expression walked towards a seat next to Bai Yu.

Speaking of which, Ji is also quite resentful after encountering Bai Yu.

Originally, everything was going well, and the capital's reputation was loud and clear.

The title of talented scholar has been circulating since childhood, making the arrogant and proud people in the capital acknowledge it.

However, suddenly,

I don't know where this ghostly Bai Yu came from and pressed me down.

Feeling very desperate.

Ranked second in the imperial examination,

Now participating in the poetry gathering, still second.

Moreover, the degree of attention that the princess pays to Bai Yu,

I estimate that I, as the second, will probably never have a chance!

My luck is really bad!

He glanced at the brilliant young man out of the corner of his eye,

And couldn't help but sigh.

Alas, why was I born with such a rival, and why was he born so brilliant?

No matter when, people always focus their attention on the most dazzling leader.

There are rarely any sympathetic looks that fall on the second.

As someone who used to be the first, he deeply understands this feeling.

The servant who registered nodded gently, and then shouted loudly according to the letter, "Seat A, third class!"

"Please welcome Mr. Liu Zhijie... take a seat!"

"Seat A, fourth class!"

"Please..."

"Seat B, seventh class!"

"Please..."

With the shouts of the servants, one by one, scholars of different appearances and extraordinary bearing came from various directions and took their seats.

Lan Xi resided in the center, with outstanding talents on both sides, gradually forming an orderly arrangement.

However, at this moment,

"Lan Chi, Your Highness is here!!!!!!"

Suddenly, the shout of another servant from a distance interrupted the process of the guests taking their seats.

Rotte........

For a moment, everyone was startled.

Who?

Lan Chi, Your Highness?

The second prince, Your Highness?

What is he here for?

With the unexpected arrival of an uninvited guest, everyone was a bit confused.

It is well known that the second prince is brave and skilled in warfare, invincible in battles, and has made a name for himself in the military.

However, the second prince is domineering and despotic, not fond of literature or scholars.

He is completely different from the elegant and graceful eldest princess.

What's going on?

Why is the second prince here?

This is a poetry gathering of the talented, not a military training or martial arts demonstration.

What is he here for?

As the biggest competitors, the princess and the prince do not get along.

However,

Has the prince never attended this poetry gathering that he dislikes so much?

For a moment, everyone present doubted whether they had misheard.

The scholars consciously made way for a passage,

Facing the gaze of everyone, a group of people approached from the west.

The leader was tall and strong, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, exuding a majestic aura.

Wearing a blood-red robe over a brocade garment, draped in a large cloak, he walked with a powerful presence, emanating a chilling sense of aggression.

His imposing manner made it impossible for people to look directly at him, and they subconsciously wanted to obey him.

The second prince, Lan Chi!

"Lan Er, what are you here for?"

Looking at the newcomer,

Lan Xi couldn't help but furrow her brows.

Stupid little brother, it was fine when you saw Bai Yu running away earlier.

But now, this is my territory, an event organized by me.

What are you doing barging in?

You, a brute who thinks with muscles, do you understand what poetry is?

Whether you like it or not, by causing this disturbance,

You have lowered yourself!

Lan Xi sat on the high seat, with a calm and cold expression, elegant and dignified, noble and graceful.

While Lan Chi stood in the wilderness, with a wild and unrestrained smile, domineering and unruly, revealing his sharpness.

The two dragons faced each other, each holding their ground, not giving an inch.

As if faintly hearing the sound of dragons roaring and tigers growling in my ears,

A gentle breeze blows.

All the literati present are startled, staring blankly at this scene,

Watching these two opponents, feeling the overwhelming and suffocating power,

Making one's heart race and unable to catch one's breath.

In this fleeting moment,

Time resumes its flow,

"Hey!"

Lan Chi reveals a smirk,

"Sister Emperor, your brother is also a scholar!"

"Do you mind if I come to attend the grand poetry event hosted by Sister Emperor?"

Xi: .........

The literati present: .....

Second Prince, would you like to hear what you're saying?

I have never seen such a talented scholar.

Ask your hands, which can wield an 80-jin halberd, to see how many good words they can write.

Lan Chi, in fact, doesn't care about the gazes and thoughts of these weak literati.

Facing Lan Xi's strange gaze,

He laughs heartily, "Sister Emperor, your brother knows the rules."

"Although I didn't receive an invitation, I'm willing to answer the questions you posed in exchange for the qualification to enter the poetry gathering. How about it?"

After saying that, he doesn't wait for Lan Xi's response,

But instead looks at the young man sitting in the first seat, the leader of the top-ranked scholars.

He recites loudly, "A demonic star descends upon the world, unmatched in power, aiding me in raising an army to conquer all directions!"

"Completing the affairs of the emperor, praising the eternal achievements and glory!"

(Note: The translation provided is a literal translation and may not capture the full poetic and literary nuances of the original Chinese text.)