“All the bamboo slips are gone. I see that everyone is still in high spirits, why don't we play something else?”

Kangshen proposed another suggestion.

This round, I have a new idea.

We’ll still play with verses, but this time we'll weave numbers one through ten at the beginning of each verse, creating a single phrase.

"After finishing, then reverse it, starting from ten back to one and playing the song again."

"This round, let's add some excitement with a little something special."

"Kang Sheng spoke, taking off the jade pendant of emerald green from his waist and placing it on the table."

“This jade pendant is made of top-quality emerald. I bought it last month for 500 taels of silver from a jade merchant who came from the east.”

"This round, the winner takes this jade pendant."

"Whoever fails to connect loses and must accept the punishment."

>If you've recited more than two lines, you don't lose.

Though all those present are renowned figures and scholars of Liche City, from distinguished families steeped in literature. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

When it comes to scholarship, Xu Weiyi ranks first.

In terms of status, she is the Ice Clear Princess.

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As for wealth, Kang Sheng was unrivaled.

To buy a jade pendant for decoration, it cost five hundred taels of silver. Among those present, apart from the Ice Pure Princess, no one else had such wealth.

Hearing Kang Sheng's words, and seeing the jade pendant on the table that shimmered with a faint green light, everyone leaned forward, their eyes filled with greed.

"Gongzi Kang's suggestion is brilliant!" Xu Weimin nodded and smiled slightly.

"Since the reward is so generous, there must also be punishment. What will happen to those who lose?" asked Xu Weiyi.

And voiced the thoughts of others as well.

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Kangshen smirked evilly.

"I accept defeat. This punishment doesn't require drinking."

"Just let him go to the Yihong Courtyard in the city and find the ugliest Hibiscus girl to spend a night with."

What do you all think?

"Good!"

"Okay!"

Then let's give it a try!

Everyone was eager to begin.

Kang Sheng looked at Luo Fengtang, who had been silent all along: "Brother Luo, everyone is in high spirits today. You can't spoil the fun, join us!"

Luofengtang raised his eyes and looked at Kang Sheng, who was smiling triumphantly in front of him.

Before Luofeng Tang could make a statement, a clear female voice suddenly came from behind Kang Sheng.

“Is this head prize so tempting? It'd be a pity not to participate, I'll take it for him!”

Upon hearing the sound, everyone turned their heads to see a young girl in an ice-blue dress emerge gracefully from behind the screen.

The girl appeared young, her body slender like a newly sprouted willow branch.

graceful and slender.

A small, delicate melon-shaped face, fair and smooth.

With features delicate and refined, eyes sparkling with intelligence, the dark pupils seemed to absorb the very essence of heaven and earth as they moved.

Two small pink tea blossoms adorned her hair bun, complementing her pink lips and giving her an even more spirited and playful look.

Even Kang Sheng, in front of the Ice Clear Princess, seemed to be distracted by this sudden arrival of the young girl.

Bing Qing, the county princess, saw that all the men present, Xu Wei and Kang Sheng included, were captivated by this blue-clothed girl. She felt a surge of resentment in her heart.

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Then, looking at Luo Fengtang again, Bing Qing was even more shocked.

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He had been keeping his eyes downcast and his mind to himself, seeming utterly detached from everything around him. But now, he was looking at the girl in blue with an expression she'd never seen before.

In his eyes, there was shock, amazement, infatuation, excitement, joy...

Deeply stung the Ice Purity County Princess.

She slammed her hand on the table and shouted towards outside the screen: “How are you doing your duty? At a gathering like this tonight, all riffraff are not allowed to enter!”

"Come, get this woman out of here for me!"

With a command from Princess Bingqing, four or five guards with swords rushed in behind the screen.

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The first two, with paint still on their faces, looked like they had just gotten into a fight and lost.

Just as they rushed in, ready to drive Yang Ruqing out, a tall figure moved.

The guard who reached out to Yang Ruqing was stopped by a hand as strong as iron clamps.

"Crunch!"

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After the sickening crack of bone, the guard was kicked away. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate! ?

"Whoever dares to touch her, don't blame me for being impolite!"

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Luo Fengtang spread his arms wide, shielding Yang Ruqing behind him.

Yang Ruqing looked at the broad back of the man before her, and the arms spread out like wings, protecting her.

Her heart was warm and full of a huge sense of emotion.

Over there, seeing this scene, Ice-Pure County Princess was stunned.

Pressing down on the anger in his heart, he said to Luofeng Tang: "General Luofeng, this woman came here to cause trouble. Why are you defending her like this?"

Luo Fengtang glanced sideways at Yang Ruqing, who was being protected behind him.

Still as cold and stern as ever, but the frost in his eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by undisguised warmth and tenderness.

Then, he turned his head again.

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His indifferent gaze swept over Princess Bingqing, and he coldly said: "She is my fiancée, of course I will protect her."

Fiancée?

Everyone was shocked.

Even Ice-Clear County Princess was so shocked that her beautiful face turned completely pale.

Countless eyes fell on Yang Ruqing once more.

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Her eyes were full of doubt.

His fiancée grew up in a rural village, shouldn't she be a bumpkin who's never seen the world?

Why is this young girl so majestic?

Although she wasn't dressed in anything fancy, there wasn't a single piece of jewelry or agate adornment on her body.

But,

This whole demeanor, she doesn't seem like a country girl who's never seen the world at all! Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate! ?

Over there, Kang Sheng was also so surprised that his mouth could not close.

He glanced at Yang Ruoqing again, sighing inwardly, "Why must such a beautiful flower be planted in manure?"

Oh my God, are you blind!

"Haha, so this young lady is General Luo's fiancée? Nice to meet you!"

Kang Sheng came to his senses, and a smile immediately spread across his face.

“This is all a misunderstanding, miss. Please have a seat.”

Kang Sheng said, he was just about to arrange a seat for Yang Ruoqing.

Luo Fengtang said, "There's no need to go through so much trouble, she can just sit in my place."

As he spoke, he pulled out his own chair and walked over with her, motioning for her to sit down.

He poured himself a cup of just-warmed tea and handed it to her.

“Qing'er, are you thirsty? Have a drink to moisten your throat.”

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Yang Ruoqing gave him a sweet smile, took the tea, and lightly sipped it from where he had just drunk.

“It’s delicious,” she said.

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The sternness on his face was completely broken, revealing a soft smile.

Then, he stood behind her, like a mountain, guarding her.

At that smile, everyone present was stunned.

The men exchanged glances silently.

This General Luo, he looks cold and aloof, but towards his fiancee, he is so considerate and attentive. It's truly amazing!

At this time, Princess Bingqing was also drinking tea.

The hand holding the teacup trembled slightly uncontrollably.

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That's awful!

This woman is so shameless, showing off her affection in front of so many people?

Scum!