Zhao Xi looked at the circle of people surrounding him and felt a bit overwhelmed.

  After all, he's still a kid, maybe this is too much for him. It's already like this, and it can't be undone anyway.

  This is not about solving Rubik's Cube or nine linked rings, this is a poetic duel at a banquet, and I indeed lost control a bit.

  I thought I wasn't that kind of person, but after being in the officialdom for so long, my edges have been worn off. Who would have thought that once I returned to my hometown, not only did my body recover, but also my impulsiveness and love for fighting came back, and I truly became a hot-headed and combative kid again.

  A painting of eternal absoluteness, I wonder if anyone still cares about their age? Zhao Xi really hopes no one remembers that he is still a child.

  Indeed, most people are attracted to the upper rhyme and have forgotten that Zhao Ri Xi, Zhao Xi, and E Wang Ye were only a little over three years old, even if they were calculated as four years old, they no longer fit the definition of child prodigy.

  Not everyone had forgotten, for example Han Qi and Fu Ye, they exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

  It can only be said that it's chaotic, no one has ever seen such a demonic child.

  Perhaps Gan Luo can be compared with, or perhaps Xiang E can be compared with, but it is too far away and cannot be confirmed.

  There is also one person who has never forgotten Zhao Xie's true age, that is Zhao Zongxun.

  After a long time of planning, he searched for stunning children from all over the world, selected poems, and even collected couplets. He was able to use this grand occasion to debunk the myth of Zhao Xi's cleverness, which was a painstaking effort.

  Even in order to get Jia Changchao's cooperation, many scholars and nobles were invited, and what was paid out was not just these things that can be seen in the hall.

  But as it turned out, it was actually a blessing in disguise for Zhao Xiyang's fame.

  Alas! The right path spoken by the king, the borrowed power he spoke of, and what he thought was just and upright, ultimately ended in such a downfall.

  If you really want to reach the top, with this freak around, it's probably too difficult.

  Since it's a legendary absolute, it won't be easily matched. Until late at night, some sleepyheads bumped into each other, but no one dared to say they had matched.

  The five elements and artistic conception are equally important, making couplets even more difficult to create.

  The feast has ended, and everyone is carrying this absolute secret of the ages.

  But Zhao Xi was accompanied by several gentlemen. He just knew he had gone too far, and his boldness had exceeded the limits, even causing the gentlemen to be puzzled.

  Following this way, we will naturally arrive at Nei Yuan.

  You are all big men, is it suitable to go to Neiyuan at night? My old father has too many beautiful women, and doesn't even mention being a little reserved.

  Zhao Xi had misgivings in her heart, but she didn't dare make a sound with her mouth.

  Everyone followed quietly, and Sun Fu was also brought over. It's said that this teacher had never met a student's parents before, and the teacher felt quite nervous.

  Wang Zhongzheng doesn't even need to be mentioned, at least he is a long-time follower and attendant. You hide so far away, what kind of following is that?

  Dare to get close? Not dare! Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, Du Yan are older and didn't follow the crowd.

  I'm afraid apart from the Northwest War, there is no story of the gentlemen visiting the inner courtyard at midnight in the Song Dynasty court.

  Isn't it said that entering the palace at midnight is not easy for a close minister? Isn't it said that it will cause panic inside and out? For the sake of one child, can't you avoid making such a big fuss?

  Zi Shantang's back process Zhao Zhen also fully understood, and later this mouth never closed again.

  Going back and forth in my own records of Zhao Xi's poem, every time I look at it, I can laugh for a while.

  Then take a look at what Xi'er said, it's definitely not going to match, but this is his own son's upper rhyme, and it's okay if it doesn't match.

  How many years has it been? I never thought that today I would be so proud and triumphant. Now, even the masters can't wait till nightfall to come over and congratulate me!

  The queen had sent Tiao Nai to sleep and was waiting in formal attire.

  The princes never open the Ciming Palace, but today they specially sent someone to inform: meet at the Ciming Palace.

  Although it didn't mention how the empress was, everyone knew that Ciming Palace belonged exclusively to Her Majesty the Empress.

  "Your Majesty, regarding today's matter of Xi'er, should I reward Sun Fu? The officials came to congratulate in the middle of the night, should they also be rewarded?"

  Today, Zhao Zhen is addicted to rewarding. He just let the inner court prepare gifts to reward Prince Bo and Minister Jia, and now he wants to reward all of you ministers. I'm afraid he really has a big heart to pardon the world and reward the people.

  "Your Excellency, let us wait until we understand the intentions of the gentlemen and then discuss it further without delay."

  Empress Cao was very suspicious, she didn't think that Prime Minister had come to visit in the middle of the night just to offer congratulations. The prime minister in the imperial court wasn't so narrow-minded, even if Xi'er was indeed stunning today.

  ……

  "Your Excellency, we have come at midnight and hope for your understanding. It is an urgent matter concerning the King of Wu, and we must settle it today."

  Zhao Zhen was stunned, still thinking that everyone would be delighted to meet and congratulate each other in unison, but he didn't expect them all to look so solemn.

  "What's going on, Fan Xiang?"

  "Your Majesty, Empress, we have inquired clearly and it is clear that he did not discuss the meaning of couplets with Prince E, nor has he explained the way of poetry."

  "There is a banquet today, hosted by Prince E, we really don't understand what's going on. Please ask the official to clarify."

  Zhao Zhen was completely bewildered by what Fan Zhongyan had just said.

  What does it mean? Can't our Zhao family have a prodigy? How can this be made clear? I'm excited, how can you make me say something? What should I say?

  He stared blankly at everyone, unsure of what to say. However, he understood a bit, which was that Xi'er was too enchanting tonight.

  I knew being impulsive would lead to trouble. If I had known about the subsequent couplet recitation session, I should have just pretended not to hear and let Sun Fu suffer a bit of embarrassment, then I could have avoided a lot of trouble.

  Zhao Xi can be sure that if it weren't for what happened later with Lian, this group of people would absolutely not have been so stirred up.

  "Sir, has the imperial court ever employed you as a lecturer?"

  Fan Zhongyan saw that Zhao Zhen was unclear about it, so he directly asked him.

  This remark is a bit embarrassing for Sun Fu, but at this time, he can't afford to care about Sun Fu's face. If King E really has another famous teacher, Sun Fu is not just a matter of face, and it's likely that this errand will not be left behind.

  Zhao Zhen doesn't know either, so he looked at his wife.

  "Gentlemen, there has never been another teacher in the imperial court."

  It's even more inexplicable now.

  "Your Majesty, can the King of Wu still review his lessons?"

  "Yes! Xi'er goes to school and even when she plays with Tao Niang, she often carries a book to read."

  This is indeed the case, Zhao Xuan has been interested in calligraphy since he started school and wants to learn more characters by comparing them. Even after school, he likes to read books. Mainly because Xiaoyu likes to play, it's too childish for him.

  "What kind of book is it?"

  "The books stored in Ciming Palace are all for others to read, I have never restricted them."

  "Your Honor, may we see where Prince E's warm book is?"

  It's out now, I don't agree with it, what can be done? Alas, the Son of Heaven has no family affairs.

  "Your Highness, is this token left by you?"

  Oh, Zhao Xi took a look and indeed it was. Having arrived at this era, he actually wanted to read some strange stories and miscellaneous talks, but unfortunately, the entire inner courtyard had been compiled, all of which were classics and canonical texts.

  He has a habit of leaving bookmarks in his books.

  "Returning to Mr. Hui, it was left by young Wang."

  "Your Highness, how many classics are stored in this place?"

  Uh... Zhao Xi didn't know whether he should say more or less. If he said too much, it would be shocking; if he said too little, it seemed like tonight's banquet might not go smoothly.

  "Returning to Mr. Hui, Little Wang read his three ones."

  To be honest, I don't care about anything else, do whatever you want.