Chapter 234: Three-sided Blue Jade Inkstone

Just now He Tang's goading tactic—everyone present, who could fail to see through it?

Using the opponent's force against them—you used it very well!

He Tang is just stuck here, not knowing whether to advance or retreat.

Hmm, I also agree; we're all just betting on worthless little trinkets, just for fun.

Mr. He, this time, you've passed.

Qing Feng Da Ru opened his eyes; his usually gentle and tolerant gaze now carried a faint, hardly perceptible sharpness.

Mr. He, that's too much.

Wang Xianshao laughed hahaha, then acted like close brothers, even patting He Tang's shoulder.

He Tang's whole face was flushed red from holding back, his eyes seeming as if his emotions were about to spill over.

Jiang Yunchu glanced at him, then simply walked to the side, just……

And……

I originally didn't want to say this, after all it's Mr. He Tang's favorite, but for fear he's being deceived, I can't keep it to myself.

The Blue Jade Inkstone exists, but there are only three pieces in the world: one is in Your Majesty's hand, one is in Ying Mei Zan Hua's hand, and that one, as part of my dowry, is in my hand.

And the other piece…… has always been a mystery.

Then today I might as well tell you all: the other piece is in the Regent Prince's Manor.

She gave a light, cold chuckle, then lifted her head and looked at He Tang: 'So…… Mr. He, where does this piece come from?'

……

A pin drop could be heard.

Embarrassed, angry, with no way out—that's He Tang right now.

The third piece of the Blue Jade Inkstone is actually in the Regent Prince's Manor; then he produces a piece himself—isn't he just asking for trouble?

Recalling the behind-the-scenes person's words, he clenched his fists tightly.

And……

Before He Tang could speak, that annoying female voice rang out again: 'The carving, the material—tsk tsk—it's also a bit perfunctory, Mr. He, your taste really isn't great!'

After she spoke, she returned to her previous seat, picked up that cup of tea, and everything seemed as if nothing had happened.

But Qing Feng Da Ru stood up, walked forward, and upon seeing the inkstone, merely shook his head.

And Liu Yunfeng gave a light chuckle; that laugh was like a thorn, piercing straight into He Tang's heart, making his face flush even more red.

'He Tang, you tell me about this—over all these years of being opposites with you, blame me!' Wang Xianshao wore a sympathetic expression, patted his shoulder, and laughed so hard he seemed about to tremble.

In other words, it causes no harm, but the insult is extremely strong.

It's obviously a fake; how could he be embarrassed to show it off?

And still betting!

How could he be embarrassed to say those words? The earlier words still ring in his ears—inkstone, blue jade, not……

'Alright, Mr. He must have been deceived by someone; let's not mock him.' Only after everyone had said that did Jiang Yunchu slowly speak.

She said it, the matter exposed; if someone wanted to scheme against her, they'd have to bleed—now trying to get something for nothing, what's she thinking?

'If that's the case, then let's cancel the bet from now on.' Qing Feng Da Ru, the most authoritative, spoke and settled it.

Everyone replied, 'Yes.'

The joke of the bet is over; the joint examination lasts two days. After the first day's farce, He Tang became much more honest, though his gloomy gaze revealed a bit less concealment.

Jiang Yunchu acted as if she couldn't see it—'Sima Zhao's heart' is something everyone knows.

Clang……

Clang……

Clang……

When the three bell tolls sounded, Jiang Yunchu was already seated in the tea house, looking across at the people posting the list, crowded and bustling, with many people packed around.

'Any news from the palace?' Jiang Yunchu sipped her tea; these were flower teas specially brought from the Wang Fu, the room filled with floral fragrance, and passersby couldn't help but pause for a moment.

'Your Consort, not yet.' Zi Su's reply.

Jiang Yunchu said nothing, watching the crowded crowd outside, asking, 'Still not here?'

On the two boards below, the scores had already been posted; many children's parents, and the children themselves, waited one by one in front of the boards, hoping to be the first to see their own results.

The crowd surged.

Unlike the Mingbang Academy, Qing feng Academy's scoreboard is set up inside the academy; only the students can see it, others cannot.

Those several thousand people competing for the top hundred spots have already made it as narrow as a single-log bridge.

What's more, now with parents and onlookers added, the whole street is gridlocked; wanting to enter or exit is no easy feat.

'Princess Consort, I copied the list; I feel there's a big problem.' Bai Zhi came over, followed by two guards from the Wang Fu, one of whom was Du Er.

Oh?

Jiang Yunchu smiled; there's a problem, she wasn't surprised, but Bai Zhi could see the issue—just how overconfident is He Tang?

'Princess Consort, look, these are the children's scores; this is what I quietly obtained from Qing Feng Da Ru—last time's scores.'

Bai Zhi chuckled, first laying out the copied scores on the table, then taking another score sheet from her bosom—this one was from checking the scores at Qing feng Academy last month.

To have a comparison, she specially went to Qing feng Academy yesterday, buying lots of snacks and even having the kitchen make many pastries.

That odd old man Qing Feng Da Ru keeps his mouth shut; without offering food, you can't even think of getting him to open the door.

'You really are prepared.' Jiang Yunchu looked at Bai Zhi, indeed somewhat surprised.

Bai Zhi smirked: 'Just look at that Mr. He—at first glance he's no good person; his Qi Nurturing Practice is inadequate, yet he pretends to be kind and benevolent—he surely isn't hiding anything good.'

'After thinking it over, I still prepared in advance; when the time comes we can compare and have a basis.'

Although Bai Zhi usually doesn't like to overthink things, whenever it's something the Princess Consort cares about, she will consider it carefully and make preparations ahead of time.

What the Princess Consort cared about most was those children, so naturally she also had to pay more attention.

"Well done."

Jiang Yunchu gave a thumbs up, then turned her gaze to the ranking list, scanning from top to bottom, marking each entry one by one, and finally spotted a person from Chun Hua Xue Yuan.

Ning Hanmo, thirty‑seventh place.

She wrote this rank carefully on a blank sheet to the side, then continued looking down.

Kang Wu, sixty‑fourth place.

Ning Qiancheng, sixty‑sixth place.

Just…

After looking again, only these three people appeared on the list; everyone else was unlisted.

Jiang Yunchu lightly curled the corner of her mouth, then slowly closed her eyes, her fingers lightly tapping the tabletop, an air of leisurely contentment.

"Princess Consort, what should we do?"

Seeing the Princess Consort's state, Bai Zhi couldn't stay still; her own little ones were still waiting for their results.