Wei Guansun was dumbfounded.
Is this a matter of time?
Most of the people present were dumbfounded. The couplet seemed simple to say, but in reality it was not simple at all.
First of all, the number of words must be equal and the sentences must be consistent. Secondly, the levels must be consistent and the tones must be harmonious. Then the parts of speech must be relative and the positions must be the same, "empty versus imaginary, true versus true." Finally, the content must be related, connected up and down, or the artistic conception must be consistent. Quite the flavor.
It is difficult to find fault with the first sentence of "Zhong Wang Nian", whether it is the wording, allusions, admiration or loose structure, and the overall rhyme and poetry are definitely a superior work.
I can't say that no one can figure it out, but it definitely doesn't happen overnight, and it takes someone with astonishing talent to accomplish such a task.
Isn't it a bit unruly for King Zhong to say such a couplet?
No one has ever said a couplet in this way, but no one has ever said that a couplet cannot be used in this way!
Everyone looks at me and I stare at you, with expressions that look like they've seen a ghost.
Zhao Mengqi, however, was leisurely and contented. He asked Huang Gou to pour himself another glass and tasted it carefully, "Cousin Wei, do you have any clues?"
Wei Guansun's face was pale, sweating profusely in the cold weather, his lips were trembling, and he begged with difficulty, "This, this, cousin, do you think...can you change the sentence?"
"Change, that's okay." Zhao Mengqi was very talkative.
Wei Guansun was overjoyed. He felt like he had saved his life. It didn't matter if he was embarrassed.
Zhao Mengqi thought about it and murmured, "There are two more sentences, which one should I change? One has more than 400 words, and the other has more than 800 words. In fact, I am too lazy to read it, so I picked the least one."
Oh my God! There are longer ones! ?
Wei Guansun panicked and said hurriedly, "I won't change it anymore, I won't change it anymore!"
"Then, how long will it take for you to come out? Even though this banquet is long, it will eventually come to an end. The wait is not infinite." Zhao Mengqi looked lazy.
Wei Guansun's face was ashen. After thinking about it, he had no room for struggle, so he had to lower his head and said, "I give up!"
Zhao Mengqi looked at him jokingly, "Cousin Wei is indeed a man, he is so straightforward! By the way, how many words are there in total?"
At this time, someone had already finished counting the last sentence written on the paper, and replied with shock, "Total, two hundred and four words!"
"Oh, that's a lot. Although this wine is a bit weak, if you drink so many glasses, you'll probably die. Forget it, I'll be generous and skip... the last part, just two hundred. fine."
Zhao Mengqi looked like a cat playing with a little mouse.
After hearing this, Wei Guansun collapsed to the ground as if his bones had been removed. The officials behind him also looked like they had eaten shit. They wanted to vomit, but couldn't spit it out, and wanted to swallow, but couldn't!
Seeing his nephew's appearance, King Rong couldn't bear it, so he said, "Silang, these two hundred cups are too much. How about reducing the amount if appropriate?"
"No!" Zhao Mengqi's tone was calm, but there was no room for doubt.
"Hey..." Seeing that his 'son' didn't give him face, King Rong seemed to have no choice but to sigh.
At this time, an elegant middle-aged man walked out of the crowd and saluted Zhao Mengqi solemnly, "His Royal Highness, I wonder if you still recognize me. My name is Wei Jun, and I am Guan Sun's father."
"Oh, uncle, what's the matter with you?"
"As for the so-called willingness to accept defeat, since His Highness can do it, the child should not lie about it. But if he drinks these two hundred cups, his life will probably be gone. How can a father see his son go to the road of death like this? I don't think so. I dare to ask His Highness for a reduction or exemption, but I want to be able to share the burden with my son, so please do it for Your Highness."
Wei Jun's words were sincere and his attitude was very low-key, and he did not talk about family relations.
This is really a smart man, very good at talking and doing things.
Zhao Mengqi took a serious look at him. Although he understood that Wei Jun might not be what he said, forcing his cousin to death in public would indeed have a very bad impact on him.
Although Wei Guansun brought this on himself, the principles of law are all about human relationships, and future generations cannot avoid it. Moreover, at this time, Zhao Mengqi had no choice but to give in, "Okay, I promise you."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!" Wei Jun thanked him sincerely.
"etc!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Shuaisi came out and said, "I have something to say. It's not that I can't trust King Zhong, but the rules have been set, so it's better to abide by them. King Zhong said the previous sentence. Now that Mr. Wei has surrendered, what's the point?" Please read out the next sentence, King Zhong, so that others will not misunderstand and spread any gossip, which will affect the reputation of His Highness."
Li Shuaisi's words immediately sparked a murmur of discussion.
"Oh, it's still Li Shuai and Si Yingming. If it weren't for this reminder, I would have forgotten this link."
"Yes, yes, I think King Zhong might have found a line of poetry from somewhere that is not poetry, and the words are not words, to serve as the first sentence."
"Brother, what you said makes sense. This makes me suddenly enlightened. When have you ever seen someone say a couplet like this?"
"That's right, it's probably King Zhong who is making a fool of himself. Hmm, King Zhong does not look as stupid as the rumors say, but from what happened today, it seems that he is extremely treacherous at heart!"
"There is a saying, 'Great wisdom is like foolishness, great treachery is like loyalty'. I think this loyal king is the latter. Maybe he used to pretend to be stupid and deceive the world!"
Good guy, these guys are really good at confusing right and wrong.
At this time, in an inconspicuous corner of the palace, Qian Long was holding Qian Duo and looking there, "Sister, I'm not lying to you. Then Wei Guansun really lost to King Zhong in the couplet, so he had to drink two hundred cups. Then drink him to death."
"If he loses, he loses. What does it have to do with me?" Qian Duo was wearing a fox fur cloak, his whole face hidden under the hood.
Qian Long acted like a good brother, "Sister, I accidentally heard my father and mother talking last time, saying that my aunt intended to betroth you to Wei Guansun, and she would ask him to propose marriage after he adopts you to Prince Rong's Mansion. I see He also likes you quite a lot. Sister, don’t you feel disgusted with him? This is your future husband, why is it none of your business!”
"Who wants to marry him? If you keep talking nonsense, I'll tear your mouth apart!" Qian Duo stepped on Qian Long's instep bitterly. "I just saw that he was personable, knowledgeable, and quite different from other children from aristocratic families. I looked at it a little bit, but I didn’t expect that he was just an embroidered pillow!”
"Oh, sister doesn't like him anymore, then I don't have a brother-in-law anymore? Hey, actually, I think King Zhong is pretty good, even though he is as skinny as a monkey." Qian Long wanted to do something important for his sister's life. , it’s really heartbreaking.
But he immediately felt a sharp pain in his ears and heard his sister's ferocious voice, "Qian Long! Try talking nonsense again!"
"No more talk, no more talk, let's watch the fun, watch the fun..."
