Having transmigrated into a book, who would still want to be a secondary wife?

Chapter 172 Guessing Lantern Riddles

These words were exactly what Tang Xuening wanted to hear.

She felt that the reason why the King of Chu was so cold to her was because he was not familiar with her and did not know her talents and inner qualities.

Taking advantage of today's opportunity to shine in front of so many people, the King of Chu will surely look at her with new respect.

When Song Ruozhen wrote down the answers to the ten riddles and handed them to Chu Muyao, the latter looked surprised and asked, "You answered them so quickly?"

Song Ruozhen nodded slightly, "I'm also quite interested in solving riddles."

Chu Muyao looked troubled. "I haven't guessed this one yet. Do you know what it is?"

Song Ruozhen looked up and saw the question: "A riot of colors always heralds spring," a line from the Records of the Grand Historian.

"It should be Ze Rong at that time."

Tang Xuening, who was about to come and help answer the question, hadn't even spoken when Song Ruozhen gave the answer, and her face immediately darkened.

I didn't expect this woman to be so capable!

"That's really true!" Chu Muyao's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but slap her forehead. "How come I didn't think of that?"

"The princess is so intelligent, she just didn't think of it for a moment."

Song Ruozhen smiled slightly. When she was guessing the riddles, she had heard people discussing how extraordinary Hetian jade was after it had been blessed. Many people came to try their luck, hoping to win the prize.

The description sounded so incredible that even she couldn't help but want to see this Hetian jade for herself. It was a pity that her second brother wasn't here today, otherwise he would definitely have won the grand prize.

"I'll hand over the answer now, and we'll guess the second round together later!"

Chu Muyao walked up to Chu Junting and his brother with the answers in her hand. "Brother, have you finished writing? I'll have the maid take them over."

"I'll pass; solving riddles is too mentally taxing."

Chu Yungui waved his hand. He was relieved that Mu Yao didn't bother him to guess the riddles this time. As for making him guess them on his own, that was impossible.

"It's good that you're participating; we'll form a team."

Chu Junting's gaze unconsciously followed the figure not far away, wondering if she had calmed down by now.

"Okay!"

Chu Muyao excitedly asked the maid to hand over the answer, but then she noticed that Tang Xuening had arrived at some point, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.

Is this because they refuse to give up and have come along with them?

"Sixth Princess, I didn't expect you to be here guessing riddles too!"

Tang Xuening greeted Chu Muyao with a graceful and open demeanor, her eyes bright and honest, as if it were just a coincidence that they had bumped into each other, which made it difficult for Chu Muyao to say anything more.

There are already quite a few people guessing riddles at today's temple fair. It would be too domineering to say that Tang Xuening can't come just because they are here.

As the second round of riddle-guessing began, everyone who had passed the first round gathered together, eagerly awaiting the riddles.

"Miss Song, I've heard that you're proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Your second brother is a renowned scholar in the capital. You must also be well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics. Riddles shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Tian Jiaojiao smiled and spoke, seemingly praising, but actually trying to kill with flattery.

Many people around turned to look at Song Ruozhen after hearing this, and a hint of expectation appeared in their eyes.

"The second young master of the Song family shone brightly in the imperial examination, but who knew the young lady of the Song family was so capable as well?"

"This second round of riddles is going to be tough, because the prizes are generous and there are a lot of talented people participating. Winning the grand prize won't be easy!"

Song Ruozhen glanced at Tian Jiaojiao. Was she trying to play these tricks on her?

"Miss Tian, ​​this is my first time solving riddles. How can I compare to you?"

You just said you were determined to win this big prize, and now you're saying these things to embarrass me. What if I can't answer the questions later? Won't I become a laughingstock?

Tian Jiaojiao was taken aback. She thought Song Ruozhen would put on a brave face and try to agree, but then she would make a fool of herself if she couldn't handle the situation later.

Who would have thought that this woman would act unpredictably, frankly admitting it in front of so many people, leaving the woman embarrassed!

"I've seen Tian Jiaojiao solve riddles before. She couldn't even get past the first round. She only made it to the second round because of her sister Tian Ziyi. Now she's spouting nonsense about winning first place?"

"Didn't you hear about the commotion at the Song family today? Tian Jiaojiao lost face at the Song family; this was a deliberate trap set for Miss Song!"

"He made a mistake, yet he shows no remorse whatsoever and even hates Miss Song?"

A few light laughs came from the crowd. The Song family was already lively today, and now this big mess had happened. Everyone knew about it.

I thought Tian Jiaojiao would be too embarrassed to go out at night after losing face during the day, but who would have thought we'd run into her so soon, and she even targeted Song Ruozhen.

Tian Jiaojiao was so focused on making Song Ruozhen unable to hide her true feelings that she forgot about the embarrassing incident she had caused during the day. Now, being ridiculed, her face turned pale and then red.

“Miss Song, Jiaojiao is straightforward and speaks impulsively. She didn’t mean anything by it. Please don’t take it to heart.”

Tang Xuening smiled and smoothed things over, displaying her gentle and graceful demeanor.

Song Ruozhen glanced at her with feigned confusion, "I was just joking. With so many talented men and beautiful women here, how difficult is it to win first place?"

It's a lively day anyway, Miss Tang doesn't need to be so nervous, just smile and it'll pass.

Tang Xuening's smile froze. She had intended to take this opportunity to show her gentleness and understanding, but Song Ruozhen turned the tables on her.

She was clearly trying to mediate, but now she seems to be taking it too seriously.

"Here it comes, the questions are here!"

A middle-aged man walked up with a smile and said, "There are three questions in this second round. Whoever answers them the fastest will be the winner!"

"Everywhere you go, you run into obstacles, but you always end up hitting a line from the Analects."

"What is it?" Chu Muyao couldn't help but feel anxious, but she couldn't think of an answer.

Song Ruozhen said, "If you can't find the right way, you can't enter."

"bingo!"

The man tapped his folding fan, and at the same time, others answered the question, including Tang Xuening.

"Second question: After the sunlight passes, a gentle breeze stirs. Guess the Chinese character!"

Chu Muyao subconsciously looked at Song Ruozhen, who was pondering when she heard Chu Junting's deep voice: "Shadow of shadows."

"The shadow of a shadow!" Chu Muyao shouted quickly.

"That's right, this young lady got it right again!"

Tang Xuening also answered with the word "shadow," drawing admiration from those around her.

"The Prime Minister's daughter is truly extraordinary; none of these questions can stump her!"

"This speed is even faster than that of a weak scholar. He is indeed from a scholarly family and is extraordinary."

Hearing the praise, Tang Xuening couldn't help but feel proud. However, when she turned her head, she saw that the King of Chu was helping Song Ruozhen answer the questions and seemed to have completely ignored her. Her eyes were full of jealousy and resentment.

She really underestimated this woman; she's cunning!

"Your Highness, helping others answer questions like this is against the rules. Isn't that unfair to everyone else?"

Tang Xuening walked to the side of the King of Chu, deliberately raised her voice, and stared at Chu Junting without fear.

Others may fear the King of Chu, but she is not. She wants to make His Highness the King of Chu understand that she is the most special one!