CHAPTER 824: CHAPTER 826, (3 MORE

Weng Jianxun deeply understands his elder brother’s background.

Moreover, they had slept with the same prostitute together, so Weng Jianrui’s tricks were well known to him.

He instantly recognized what his elder brother was up to.

He smiled and turned to look at Yun Jinnian; if he could marry Yun Jinnian, it would be excellent.

After all, Yun Jinnian represented mountains of gold and silver!

Yun Jinnian felt disgusted by Weng Jianrui and Weng Jianxun’s gaze, she turned her head away in disdain, but deep inside, she thought of teaching these two a lesson.

Chu Yu felt the same.

For instance, the possessive gaze from Zhou Yunshen in the elegant room upstairs.

The obscene eyes of Weng Jianrui and Weng Jianxun were leering.

The discussions of those scoundrels on the second floor.

Feng Wushuang’s subtle yet ardent affection, the whispers of the hall audience, the pointing of several princesses; Chu Yu just wished he could take Yun Jinnian home, hide her away, and not let anyone see her.

A heavy slap hit the table, and the previously noisy hall fell completely silent.

"Why hasn’t it started yet?"

The shopkeeper broke into a sweat and quickly responded, "Your Highness, we will start immediately, immediately!"

"Get out!"

Chu Yu yelled angrily.

The shopkeeper immediately left quickly as if afraid Chu Yu would change his mind.

Chu Yu’s anger silenced the hall’s whispers.

Chu Yu turned and scanned the elegant room upstairs, and when his eyes met Zhou Yunshen’s, he raised his teacup at him from a distance.

Zhou Yunshen also raised his teacup in acknowledgment.

Their eyes meeting, sparks flew.

Both were extraordinary individuals, superior to millions, and their imposing aura made those around feel intimidated.

Few people could remain calm.

Suddenly, Chu Yu laughed, "Ahaha, interesting, interesting!"

What was interesting?

Everyone speculated but dared not ask.

The shopkeeper went on stage and raised his voice, "Welcome everyone to Huiquan Tower to participate in tonight’s lantern riddle competition. The prizes for our competition are quite generous, allow me to explain!"

"Alright!" Chu Zhaowei shouted and clapped his hands.

Only then did everyone else clap along.

The shopkeeper was very pleased with Chu Zhaowei’s support, he gave Chu Zhaowei a grateful smile and continued, "Our lantern riddle competition has five awards, judged by tables. Guess one riddle, win one lantern, the table with the most lanterns wins first place, and so forth for the top five with most lanterns!"

"The fifth prize is the Zodiac Yuanbao Lamp, the fourth is the Four Great Beasts Panchi Lamp, the third is the Hundred Flowers Shadow Play Lamp, the second is the Mandarin Duck Turn Heron Lamp, and the first prize is the Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Gold and Jade Treasure Lamp!"

"These lanterns were crafted by masters, making them one-of-a-kind. Though there are other prizes, due to time constraints, I won’t detail them all!"

The shopkeeper smiled respectfully, "So we will start the lantern riddle competition, judged by tables!"

With the shopkeeper’s announcement, the sound of a qin suddenly began to play, clear and ethereal.

What great skill!

Yun Jinnian sighed softly.

Then she saw beautiful women holding lanterns appearing on stage.

Each woman’s lantern was unique, but all were gorgeous and exquisite, completely different from the ones she bought for Yun Kuan, Yun He, and Yun Mu on the street.

This was her first time participating in a lantern riddle competition.

Unable to help herself, she told her three half-brothers and half-sisters, "You heard them, right? It’s judged by tables. You have to do your best, even if we don’t get first, being in the top five would be great!"

The three half-brothers nodded repeatedly.

They didn’t really understand Yun Jinnian’s words.

Yun Zuomo, Yun Qingzhi, and Yun Qingqing were, however, quite serious.

They’d read quite a few lantern riddles, hoping to guess a couple to help Yun Jinnian.

Xu Xinmo seemed a bit frustrated, saying she went to Songshan Academy to study, but hadn’t grasped much.

When the qin sound stopped, the shopkeeper said, "Everyone, the first round begins now, raise your hand to answer!"

"First riddle, half and half, then another half!"

As soon as the shopkeeper spoke, someone raised their hand.

Everyone looked to see it was Feng Wushuang.

They couldn’t help but admire him, indeed worthy of his status, incredibly sharp-witted.

The shopkeeper had just finished speaking, and he already knew the answer.

"Scholar Feng, please answer!"

Though his official position wasn’t low, many people liked to call him Scholar Feng.

Feng Wushuang stood up and cupped his fists, "Friend!"

"Congratulations, Lord Feng, correct answer! Bring the lantern to Lord Feng!"

However, Feng Wushuang went to take the lantern himself, surprising everyone.

Did Scholar Feng want to win the top prize tonight?

Holding the lantern, he walked to Yun Jinnian, "Princess Yijia, thank you for saving my life. Without you, I wouldn’t be here today. This lantern is my gift to you with utmost gratitude, please accept it."

Given his words and everyone’s eyes on them, not accepting the lantern would offend Feng Wushuang.

Especially since people were talking, saying Feng Wushuang was a true man.

Yun Jinnian hesitated a moment and accepted the lantern.

She turned to look at Chu Yu, seeing his face dark with anger.

Yun Jinnian’s heart skipped a beat, but she felt vindicated.

After all, he let Qu Mianke stay at his residence for over a year, so why couldn’t she accept a lantern from Feng Wushuang?

However, Yun Jinnian didn’t expect that after Feng Wushuang, several princes would send their lanterns over, including Zhou Yunshen and Dai Hanmi’s brothers.

Even the Wang Residence sent over two lanterns.

In the end, she hadn’t guessed a single riddle but had received nearly twenty lanterns.

The beautiful and exquisite lanterns were delightful. Her three half-brothers and half-sisters were quite happy.

Yun Jinnian found it odd that Chu Yu hadn’t sent his lantern. His table had over thirty lanterns!

After all, each round’s lantern riddle was quickly answered by Chu Zhaowei or Chu Renzhi, and Prince Yanjun. They got every riddle correct.

"Next riddle: one word, one sour!"

Yun Jinnian quickly raised her hand.

The shopkeeper smiled at Yun Jinnian, "Princess Yijia, please answer!"

"Vinegar!"

"Congratulations, Princess Yijia, correct answer!"

Finally winning her first lantern, Yun Jinnian’s eyes sparkled with delight.

But then, Yun Jinnian noticed that Chu Yu’s table was fierce; even Zhou Yunshen seemed determined.

Many people didn’t dare to compete and let them battle it out.

Yun Jinnian and Dai Hanmi exchanged glances, feeling bored and snacking on cakes.

"White body, fat figure, hidden in mud, full of holes, edible raw or cooked!"

As soon as the shopkeeper finished speaking.

Again, only Zhou Yunshen and Chu Yu raised their hands.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, the shopkeeper said to Chu Yu, "Your Highness, please answer!"

"Lotus root!"

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

Another lantern added, Chu Yu’s mood was still dark.

Especially since Yun Jinnian hadn’t glanced at him, his anger flared.

Competing fiercely with Zhou Yunshen, they raced to answer.

"Next up is the final riddle!" The shopkeeper’s voice grew hoarse, "A family named ’death’; a family named ’mouth’; death says I love the moon, mouth says I love treasure, death says they are all ordinary!"