Ginger is still old and spicy, and Song Xing found the key to the problem as soon as he spoke.
When he said this, everyone was doubtful.
For those who originally wanted to see Song Baifeng's joke, many of their thoughts turned to questioning whether Bai and Lu were colluding.
Lu Yao knew for sure that he knew whether he was innocent or not. He had not read Bai Song's first couplet at all, so he relied on his own ability to figure it out.
He finally proved himself with this incident, at least surpassing the villain Song Baifeng. Who knew that he would be questioned by an old Song in a blink of an eye, and he was a highly respected person, how could he endure this.
"You have no proof, how can you talk nonsense?! I, Lu Yao..."
"I, Song Xing, have been teaching for decades and have students all over the world. How can I still frame you? What happened just now was too strange. Anyone can question it. You can't provide evidence to prove that it was not collusion. Why are you so guilty?"
Lu Yao was furious, the other party actually used his seniority to suppress him despite his age!
In terms of reputation, Song Xing surpassed Lu Yao by tens of millions. Even Yu Shinan here can hardly say that he has a higher reputation!
If others question it, perhaps not many people believe it, but this person is Song Xing, the most famous scholar in Chang'an City.
The words of such a person naturally carry more weight than others.
If Lu Yao is to prove that they did not collude in advance, how should he prove it?
"Lu Yao, when did you become so powerful? This is really strange. You have to prove that you didn't collude in advance!"
"Yes, yes!"
Everyone agreed.
Seeing that the situation was about to fall into what Song Xing wanted to see, Bai Song stepped forward and said, "Mr. Song, what you said is a bit unreasonable. Even if there is a confrontation in court, the principle of who is the one who doubts and who gives evidence should be the same." ! Otherwise, wouldn’t anyone have to prove themselves for any doubt? Things will never end. Then I now suspect that your grandson was picked up by you from outside. You have to prove that Song Baifeng was not picked up by you!"
"You're the one who picked it up!" Song Baifeng was furious.
Bai Song smiled: "Look, one is a great figure in the literary world, and the other is a humble person. Who can believe that such a person claims to be a descendant of the Song family? Mr. Song, why don't you prove it first?"
Everyone looked at each other in silence. There was no doubt whether Song Baifeng was a descendant of the Song family, and there was no need to prove anything.
But after listening to what Bai Song said, whoever doubts should provide evidence, it seems to make sense.
Song Xing's expression was solemn and he didn't answer.
Bai Song continued to laugh and said: "It seems that Mr. Song also knows that his remarks are untenable? In this case, Mr. Song said that we are colluding, so please provide evidence to prove it."
Do you want Song Xing to provide evidence?
Easier said than done?
These words were just a countermeasure he came up with out of desperation, hoping to use his status in the literary world to change everyone's minds.
Unexpectedly, this boy Bai Song was not only extraordinary in literary talent, but also so thoughtful in his thoughts. He didn't look like a young man in his twenties at all.
"Then it's strange for Lu Yao to reveal the second line so quickly. Why should he avoid suspicion?" Song Baifeng retorted again.
"Everyone can doubt, but you can't doubt. Brother Song, don't forget, our bet is that as long as you can't match my first couplet, you will lose, but it doesn't have to be someone who matches my second couplet, so no matter whether we Collusion, you have already lost. With so many people watching, everyone has made a bet, and now it is time for you to fulfill the bet."
"I……"
"Brother Song, a gentleman's words are hard to follow. As Mr. Song's grandson, you won't even give up your face, right?" Students from other colleges saw the excitement and said with a smile.
Someone from the side immediately echoed: "That's right! We can all hear clearly the bet you made."
Song Baifeng was sweating like rain, and he couldn't resist anymore. He pulled his grandfather's sleeve and begged softly: "Grandpa, grandpa...I..."
Song Xing felt angry in his heart, saying that he had told you not to show off, but you didn't listen. How can you turn around now?
I was thinking like this, but I must not let the descendants of the Song family kneel down in public. For Song Xing, that would be a great shame and humiliation, and I must not accept it!
After thinking about it, Song Xing had no choice but to turn around and kowtow to the silk curtain in the corridor: "I ask the Queen to make the decision. For the sake of my contribution to the literary world of the Tang Dynasty, I, Song Xing, will be spared a little face."
When everyone heard this, they were stunned for a moment.
Queen!
There is actually a queen in the corridor? !
Bai Song frowned and secretly thought that this old guy was really shameless. He could only ask the queen to take action if he could only argue.
The empress has a high status and can calm the matter with just one word.
The students were very excited. Today's poetry meeting can be attended by the Queen in person, so it will be a great event in the future.
Everyone was talking about it, and they saw the Queen, surrounded by several palace maids, walking out of the silk curtain, standing at the handrail of the corridor, and saying to everyone: "I already know everything about this. Literary competitions are entertainment, and they shouldn't be." This is an excessive accusation. Mr. Song taught countless literati in the Tang Dynasty and worked hard. Future generations should not suffer this humiliation. Let this matter be put aside and please do not mention it again."
The empress spoke and the matter was settled.
Hearing this, President Song breathed a sigh of relief and finally saved his face.
Others were slightly disappointed, feeling that there was one less good show to watch.
Bai Song frowned slightly, but Song Baifeng showed a proud look and covered his mouth with a fan: "Bai Song, don't think that you can dominate Chang'an by writing a water melody song. You want me to make a fool of myself? What a beautiful idea! Not to mention that Yu Shinan is not here, even if he is here, you Yongxing College can't even think of causing trouble!"
Lu Yao walked up to Bai Song and pulled Bai Song: "Forget it, I, Lu Yao, will remember today's feelings in my heart and let this matter go."
Everyone dispersed to prepare for the next round of test questions.
At this time, Bai Song loudly said to the Empress: "Song Baifeng humiliates people first, and stirs up trouble later! Even if there is the Queen's will, if this matter is easy to pass, it will inevitably be unfair to my classmate Lu Yao, and Bai Song, a common man, will be bold. Please order me, this Song Baifeng will not call me 'Grandpa', this bowing ceremony is unavoidable!"
As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar.
Students from Yongxing College gathered around and pulled Bai Song.
"Bai Song, are you crazy? How dare you openly contradict the Queen!"
Everyone looked at Bai Song in surprise, feeling that there was something wrong with this man's brain.
To refute the Queen, even the Emperor may not dare to do so!
Isn't this courting death?
"Bold!" A father-in-law scolded, but before the next words were spoken, a chuckle was heard from the other side of the corridor. It was not the queen, but Princess Danyang who came out and said: "Bai Song's words are reasonable, and the ceremony of kneeling down is inevitable! The descendants of the Song family should put integrity first. Someone, let Song Baifeng kneel down and apologize to Lu Yao!"
The situation has changed suddenly!
Song Xing, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, became nervous again. He couldn't help but walked towards the corridor. When he got close, he knelt down to the Queen: "Your Majesty... The Queen..."
The Queen's face lost the previous elegance and became a little hesitant.
If Song Baifeng is made to kneel down, the Song family's face will be damaged.
But Danyang has already spoken out, otherwise it will damage Danyang's face.
In comparison, the princess's face is obviously more important.
