But clearly, Master Sun's endurance was far stronger than his disciples'. Although his head was almost on fire, he remained silent.
He had already produced a satirical poem and had the upper hand. If he got entangled with Long Chen over this issue, it would seem too uncultured.
Long Chen held the teapot and smiled slightly, "Sharp lips, big belly, and high ears—proud of being seated at the dragon table, but small in capacity cannot fit the martial world; two taels of muddy water stir up waves." When
Long Chen recited this poem, everyone present stared at him in shock. Long Chen was incredibly talented—not only was his verse neat, but his counterattack was even sharper.
This was a mockery of Master Sun's plain appearance but his arrogance, thinking that sitting in this position would allow him to command the country, but in reality, his tolerance was narrow and he could not tolerate others.
The last line explicitly points out that Master Sun had little knowledge in his heart, yet loved to show off—a classic case of 'a full bottle silent, half a bottle empty, not a single bottle.'
Master Sun's expression changed instantly. Long Chen was quick-witted and exceptionally wise, and for the moment, he couldn't find a chance to counterattack.
The emperor, empress, and the consorts were all amazed by Long Chen's talent, while the princes and princesses admired him deeply. To be able to challenge the scholar in literature was probably about as difficult as facing a warrior who had defeated the Three Flowers.
"The saying 'giving without reciprocation' is improper. You say that attending an important event in casual clothes is improper.
You have no idea what this outfit really means, and I can't be bothered to explain it to you. Since you care so much about my clothes, I'll compose a poem about it and spar with you. Long Chen sneered.
As he spoke, Long Chen's eyes darted around, and he suddenly noticed a mural around them, depicting a jade maiden weaving silk. On it, a woman holding a needle was bent over embroidering.
The needle in the woman's hand had a golden body and silver holes, clearly a needle used by the imperial court, extremely precious. Long Chen pointed at the needle and said, "
A needle greedy for gold and silver, its silk upside down and floating upside down, its eyes fixed on its buttocks, only the dress of the person recognizes the person."
As soon as Long Chen finished this poem, everyone present was stunned. Long Chen really was a ruthless character—was he about to go head-to-head with Master Sun? Not leaving any room for compromise?
Earlier, it was said that Master Sun's learning was average and he was not worthy of his current status. Now, it was even more blunt that he was shortsighted. Although he was valued by the royal family, a needle is still a needle. Even if he wore gold and silver, he was still just a needle, unfit for great use and had no reason to be proud.
Previously, Master Sun used the sunflower to accuse Long Chen of currying favor and ungrateful parents, and then using the willow tree to accuse Long Chen of arrogance and arrogance, saying he would sooner or later face retribution. Now, Long Chen's counterattack was as sharp as a blade, looking as if he wished he could chop the other to death.
"No..."
Master Sun was furious, unable to hold back any longer, stood up, pointed at Long Chen, and trembled all over with rage.
Facing the angry Master Sun, Long Chen couldn't be bothered to respond. He picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Yu Qingxuan, and handed it to her, not even glancing at him. That meant, keep fighting.
"Long Chen, you child, you have no respect for your elders. You must not disrespect the teacher. Apologize to him quickly." At this moment, Jiang Huixin spoke up.
She had no choice but to speak up. The banquet hadn't even started yet, and the atmosphere was already awkward. This couldn't go on.
Long Chen looked at Jiang Huixin. Although Jiang Huixin wore a stern expression, he could see encouragement and support in her eyes. Clearly, Long Chen was very happy after Long Chen fiercely criticized Master Sun.
Who is Long Chen? How could he not understand Jiang Huixin's meaning? He smiled slightly and said, "Hey, that grandson... No, no, no, sorry, slip of the tongue, cough cough... Master Sun ..."
"Pfft..."
Yu Xiaoyun, who had been leisurely sipping tea, spat out the tea he had just swallowed.
"Your Majesty..."
Jiang Huixin couldn't help but reproach a little.
"Sorry... Ahem, I didn't mean to! Yu Xiaoyun said awkwardly.
Jiang Huixin glared at Yu Xiaoyun. The ruler of a nation was actually spraying tea at a state banquet—this was really unrefined.
"Long Chen, keep ...," Yu Xiaoyun quickly shifted everyone's attention to Long Chen.
"That Master Sun, sorry, I'm straightforward and outspoken. I might say something wrong, but I hope you don't take it to heart. We basically got to know each other through a fight, right? Next time, if there's a chance, how about we spar one-on-one? Long Chen said with a smile.
He couldn't ignore his mother-in-law's advice; he had to show some respect, and he was counting on her to help.
Long Chen's apology wasn't sincere at all; it even carried a provocative tone. But no matter what, it had already given Jiang Huixin some respect. If Master Sun didn't know his place, Long Chen planned to keep challenging him—until he coughed up blood.
"Hmph, how could I possibly hold a grudge against a mere child like you?" Master Sun snorted coldly and sat back down in his seat.
However, many people could tell that Master Sun had chickened out. He matched Long Chen in both poems, but he did not match Long Chen's poems, clearly having already lost.
Seeing Long Chen bow her head and admit her mistake, Yu Qingxuan's pretty face was full of emotion. She knew Long Chen's temper all too well; in this world, no one who could force him to compromise hadn't even been born yet.
But Long Chen was willing to admit his mistake to others for her. Only she knew this was against Long Chen's principles. Among everyone present, only she knew how proud Long Chen was.
Suddenly, a soft jade hand gently grabbed Long Chen's hand. Long Chen was momentarily stunned—it turned out Yu Qingxuan had taken the initiative to hold his hand. Seeing the grateful look in her eyes, Long Chen felt a pang in his heart.
Long Chen's eyes reddened slightly. My little tolerance is nothing compared to your thousand lifetimes of reincarnation. What I owe you is something I could never repay even in a lifetime, even ten lifetimes.
Their eyes met, and for a moment it felt as if they had entered eternity. They didn't even know when the banquet would begin. They didn't know what the emperor said during the ceremony. The maid placed the food on the table, and only then did they snap out of it.
The two exchanged smiles and then began to enjoy the food. After several rounds of drinks and dishes, there were five flavors, including singing and dancing to enhance the atmosphere. Long Chen even asked Yu Qingxuan why they didn't invite the fairy from the Qin Sect over.
Yu Qingxuan almost burst out laughing: Do you think anyone can invite the fairy of the Qin Sect? Only then did Long Chen realize that the Qin Sect didn't pay much attention to the royal family. They wanted to act, but if not, they couldn't hire anyone.
"Long Chen, the debate just now was very exciting. I didn't expect your tongue to be just as sharp as your hands." Suddenly, someone spoke up.
He was a powerful figure from the Tianxi Empire, a dual-polar supreme, and a true dual-ultimate supreme. The Supreme bone and Supreme blood had been completely fused. He looked at Long Chen with a forced smile and said without moving his heart.
"If you have something to say, just say it; if you have something to fart, just let it slide. No need for any buildup, just keep things going. Everyone is pretty busy. When it comes to talking, I'll keep you company; if you do it physically, I'm happy to do it." Long Chen picked up a napkin, wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, and said calmly.
He knew the real show was about to begin, and at the same time, he sensed something extraordinary. He now seemed to understand why the royal family had invited him to attend this state banquet.