Chapter 202
Chapter 202: I havent even made my appearance yet, but you guys are already useless, becoming more and more worthless!
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âEveryone, we have lost 8 rounds in a row, we canât lose anymore! In this final round, we must win! We must protect our last shred of dignity!â The third prince of the Great Yan empire shouted loudly.
The others nodded vigorously, their gazes determined and filled with the resolve to fight till the end.
The fifth round was a poetry contest, the ninth round was a literary debate, and this was the final round.
It was time to draw the topic, and the Empress extended her delicate hand and reached into the box filled with topics.
The representatives from the opposing faction grew nervous.
Because this question involved their final dignity, they had to give it their all.
But just at this moment, the Empress withdrew her hand and smiled, âFor this last question, We wonât draw it. The third prince of Great Yan will provide it.â
The officials understood. It was clear that the Great Yan empire had been losing miserably and this was their way of giving them a point, allowing them to save face.
The third prince was overjoyed, and so were the representatives of the Great Yan delegation.
To let them choose the topic, they were certain of victory.
âThank you, Empress of Great Wu!â They shouted in unison and then whispered to each other, discussing the topic.
In less than a moment, the third prince of Great Yan confidently said, âEmpress of Great Wu and esteemed officials, the topic we have chosen is â Wine!â
âWine? Are you sure?â the Empress asked.
âWe are very sure!â the third prince said with full confidence.
Among them, there was a poem about wine that had reached the level of a masterpiece. If they presented it, it would surely amaze the audience, win the competition, and restore their last bit of dignity.
âGood! The ninth round of the literary competition will be on the topic of â Wine!â the Empress declared loudly.
At this moment, the talented representatives from the Great Wu empire were filled with excitement.
âI know this topic, let me go!â
âI know it too, let me go first!â
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Liao Rumin was the first one to seize the opportunity and exclaimed, âYour Majesty, esteemed officials, I have a poem, please enjoy!â
The Empress exclaimed in astonishment, âAlready? Read your poem!â
âYes, Your Majesty!â Liao Rumin immediately began reciting:
In the realm of battles fought for the nectar divine,
Xiâanâs valiant warriors, throughout time they shine!
Gathering with comrades, we toast till our souls soar,
Beside the towerâs willows, our faithful steeds adore!
Amidst the clash of swords, a symphony of might,
Fierce hearts ablaze, seeking victoryâs sweet delight.
With every sip, we forge unbreakable bonds strong,
Beneath the lofty tower, where legends belong!
As the moon illuminates our spirited crusade,
Time fades away, lost in the ambience weâve made.
A thousand tales etched in goblets raised high,
Xiâanâs young knights, upheld by honorâs sky!
From the hallowed land where heroes are grown,
We raise our glasses, united and fully known.
In the fight for the finest wine, our spirits prevail,
Forever bound by the stories weâll forever regale!
Everyone immediately applauded.
âWhat a great poem! It captures the joyous drinking of the young knights!â
âYouthful vigour, accompanied by wine!â
âThis poem can become a classic!â
âŚ
The talented individuals from the Great Yan side were collectively dumbfounded.
It was their turn to provide a question, and the opposing side was able to come up with another masterpiece?
The third prince remained calm and said, âEveryone, donât panic! Although her poem has reached the level of a masterpiece, there is still a considerable gap compared to our poems! So, we are guaranteed to win this round!â
âYour Highness speaks the truth!â Everyone nodded, feeling relieved.
Just then, another talented individual from the Great Wu empire grew anxious and exclaimed, âYour Majesty and esteemed officials, I also have a poem!â
âYou have a poem too? Quickly recite it!â The Empress encouraged with a smile.
âYes, Your Majesty!â The talented individual nodded excitedly, then recited with gestures:
In moonlit glass, grape wine gleams like gold,
A melancholy pipa sings, urging the stories of old.
Lying drunk on the battlegroundâs grace,
Do not mock, for countless fates wars have embraced.
In each sip, echoes of ancient tales resound,
Warriors forged by battles, bound by honor profound.
Yet, who returns from the battles of the yore?
Humankindâs history, a tapestry of valiant lore.
The wineâs ruby hue reflects the scars they bear,
Valorous souls, forever etched with warfareâs despair.
Let not their fallen bodies be a cause for jest,
For the countless hearts stilled in warsâ tempest.
As the grape wineâs embrace leads to dreams afar,
Do not forget the warriors, the brave souls at war.
Their sacrifice, a timeless tribute to cherish,
In their memories, let our gratitude flourish.
Once again, everyone applauded.
âAnother great poem!â
âTo connect the beauty of grape wine with the battlefield, such a clever and profound imagery!â
âThis poem is bound to become a classic!â
âŚ
The talented individuals from Great Yan were once again dumbfounded.
Yet another masterpiece?
And this poem seemed quite impressive!
The gap between it and the poems they held in their hands was not significant!
The third prince pretended to remain composed and said, âEveryone, donât panic. Although this poem is good, we have the advantage as the visiting team. Therefore, we will definitely win this round!â
Everyone was bewildered, âYour Highness, what advantage does being the visiting team give us?â
âEarlier, the Empress gave us the power to provide the question, clearly wanting us to win the final round! The ministers present are all cunning foxes who can read the intentions of the Empress. They will certainly show favoritism towards us during the voting!â
âI see!â Everyone suddenly understood.
âThatâs right, exactly!â The third prince seemed to convince himself and smiled, âUnless they come up with another masterpiece, the balance of victory will still be in our favor!â
âItâs not easy to create a masterpiece, Your Highness is joking!â
âSo, we will definitely win the last round!â
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But just at that moment, the third talented individual from the Great Wu empire came forward and anxiously said, âI also have a poem, please Your Majesty and esteemed officials, appreciate it!â
âWhat? You also have a poem?â The Empress was extremely surprised. âThen recite it!â
âYes, Your Majesty!â The talented individual gestured with his head, then recited loudly:
With morning rain, Wei Cityâs dust embraced,
Guest inn adorned, green willows interlaced.
Take another cup, as wineâs allure unfurls,
Heading west through Yang Pass, no familiar pearls.
The rainâs gentle touch, a dance upon the earth,
In Wei Cityâs halls, new beginnings find birth.
Embrace the wine and toast to journeys untold,
Through Yang Pass we venture, into the unknownâs hold.
No faces familiar on this winding trail we tread,
Our footsteps echo where the untamed rivers spread.
Yet fear not the solitude, for freedom we find,
In the vast expanse, adventures of the mind.
Amidst the misty rain, our spirits rise high,
In Wei Cityâs charm, dreams take to the sky.
Raise the cup and savor each sip divine,
For in this timeless moment, our souls intertwine.
Once again, everyone applauded.
âWhat a great poem!â
âThis poem expresses the helplessness and sorrow of parting!â
âAnother masterpiece!â
âŚ
The talented individuals from Great Yan were dumbfounded for the third time.
How could there be another masterpiece?
This was the third time!
When did masterpieces become so worthless and common?
With three masterpieces, did they still have any hope of winning?
âYour Highness, thisâŚâ
The third prince had two streaks of sweat on his face, but he remained calm. âEveryone, donât panic! Although this poem is good, it is not much different from the previous one. So, we still have a great chance of winning!â
âYour Highness, how big of a chance do we have?â someone asked.
âAbout thirty to forty percent!â
âThirty to forty percent?!â
The third prince shouted, âWhatâs wrong with thirty to forty percent? Even if we only have one percent left, we cannot give up hope! You should know, we have already lost eight rounds in a row. Who else in the world is as unlucky as me? Even the heavens will not stand for it! As the saying goes, âthe worst is over and the best is yet to come.â Now is the time for our luck to turn around!â
âYour Highness speaks the truth!â Everyone nodded.
âThatâs right!â The third prince pretended to remain composed once again and laughed. âUnless they come up with another masterpiece, but how likely is that? Everyone, am I right? Haha!â
âYour Highness is right, we can still win!â
âWe havenât lost yet, we must not give up hope!â
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Just then, the fourth talented individual from the Great Wu empire couldnât help but come forward, saying, âYour Majesty and esteemed officialsâŚâ
The third prince had a bad feeling and asked, âYou donât happen to have another masterpiece, do you?â
The other person proudly said, âOf course! If itâs not a masterpiece, it would be embarrassing to present it, wouldnât it?â
The third prince exclaimed, âDamn it!â
âYour Majesty and esteemed officials, I have a poem, please appreciate it!â The person said.
The Empress sympathetically looked at the third prince and the talented individuals from Great Yan, and hesitated, âShould we just forget it?â
âWe canât forget it!â the person said anxiously, then recited loudly:
Lanlingâs wine, a beauty deftly entwined,
With tulipsâ scent, in harmony they bind.
Within the jade bowl, amber light does gleam,
As spirits soar, lost in a captivating dream.
Be it host or guest, the line is blurred,
In this noble revelry, where homeâs obscured.
The wineâs allure, a portal to realms unknown,
Where hearts intertwine, essence full-blown.
From every sip, a story begins to bloom,
Of cherished moments, enriched with wineâs perfume.
In this intoxicating embrace, time takes flight,
As souls unite, dancing through the night.
For in the realm of Lanlingâs noble wine,
Boundaries vanish, merging yours and mine.
Amidst laughter and joy, we find our abode,
Where hearts find solace, in loveâs harmonious ode.
The talented individuals from Great Yan exclaimed, âDamn it!â
There was no doubt that this was another masterpiece!
The talented individuals from Great Yan felt their hearts grow cold, and they looked at the third prince expectantly.
âYour Highness, do we still have hope now?â
âDonât worry, everyone!â The third prince waved his hand forcefully.
âYour HighnessâŚâ Everyoneâs eyes were filled with hope.
âWe are already dead to the core now, we can put our hearts in our stomachs and stop struggling!â the third prince said.
The talented individuals from Great Yan couldnât help but burst into laughter.
In the end, after the ministers voted, Great Wu had a dominant lead.
So, Great Wu won the final round.
The talented individuals from Great Yan lost all nine rounds, creating a historical first, with no one before them and no one to come after!
The Empress shook her head silently, âI gave you the opportunity to win points, but you couldnât seize it!â
Lin Beifan also shook his head, âThis wasnât an opportunity to win points, it was clearly a chance to lose lives. You all just managed to lose your own lives, how pitiful and lamentable!â
At this moment, the literary battle had already ended.
Lin Beifan finally stood up and patted his butt, facing the Great Yan side, he said the first sentence of the day, âI havenât even participated yet, and you all are already unable to continue, becoming more and more useless! I canât be bothered with you!â
The talented individuals from Great Yan spat out blood, âCough!â
That day, the news of Great Wu winning nine consecutive matches spread throughout the city.
âThe literary battle has ended, nine consecutive victories, creating a historic achievement!â
âHaha! As expected, the talents of our Great Wu are impressive!âjosei
âNot only do we have the Mr. Principal, but we also have many other talents!â
âIf we win the martial battle tomorrow, it will be even better!â
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Everyone was ecstatic and once again started singing and dancing.
In this joyous atmosphere, Lin Beifan secretly met the Third Prince once again.
At this moment, the Third Prince had suffered a great blow.
His face was filled with worry and he seemed absent-minded, as if he had lost his soul.
Lin Beifan advised, âYour Highness, try to look at things differently! I also didnât expect that those little brats could hide so many masterpieces! If I had known earlier, I would have definitely tried my best to prevent them from participating!â
The Third Prince bitterly smiled, âPrincipal Lin, itâs not your fault. This is not something you can control. You have done well from beginning to end! It can only be said that itâs the will of heaven, and heaven is not on my side! Even if we have astonishing abilities, we lack the power to change the course of destiny!â
âThank you for understanding, Your Highness!â Lin Beifan let out a sigh of relief. âAlthough we lost the literary battle, we can still strive in the martial battle! As long as we win the martial battle, the situation wonât be bad!â
âYouâre right, we lost the literary battle, but we still have the martial battle, and we must win it!â The Third Princeâs spirits lifted.
Lin Beifan lowered his head and whispered, âYour Highness, I have some good news for you. I am the one responsible for selecting the martial battle participants for Great Wu! As long as I arrange it, I guarantee that Great Yan will win!â
The Third Prince became overjoyed, âPrincipal Lin, I entrust this to you!â
âNo problem! As long as Your Highness gives me 1 million taels, I guarantee a resounding victory for you!â
The Third Princeâs face twitched. âYou want money again! Even though I owe more than 1 million taels, you wonât let me go!â
Canât you have a bit of conscience?
âPrincipal Lin, I think itâs unnecessary! The martial battle participants I brought this time are enough to sweep the people of Great Wu!â The Third Prince said confidently.
âYour Highness, donât be careless! In consideration of our old acquaintances, I can give you a 10% discount, for only 900,000 taels!â Lin Beifan pleaded with puppy eyes.
The Third Princeâs face twitched again, âReally, itâs not necessary! Itâs getting late, Principal Lin, hurry back before someone finds out!â
So, Lin Beifan reluctantly left with a little disappointment in his heart.
âYour Highness, since you said you didnât need it, then I wonât be polite!â