Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 361: This Is Clearly (1/2)
Chapter 354: Chapter 361: This Is Clearly
Indeed, it’s a small world for enemies. Su Wenyue seemed unaffected, but Sun Qianru glared at Su Wenyue fiercely, as if such a look could suppress him. She commanded the three behind her, “Aren’t you the great scholars of Chang’an City? Then show what you’re capable of. I don’t care by what means you do it, but you must win against them. Otherwise, we’ll lose face for generations.”
Sun Qianru was actually quite dissatisfied with the three so-called great scholars. In front of her, they put on airs, but if they were truly capable, why would they be at her father’s beck and call and show her no respect? Therefore, she was particularly impolite at the moment, treating the three great scholars no better than servants at home.
The ones accompanying Sun Qianru were the great scholars of Chang’an City. Although they had to support Mr. Sun and do their best to win the contest for some reasons, they had their pride. Reluctantly taking orders from a contemptuous and ignorant woman like Sun Qianru, their expressions were extremely sour. One of them even snorted coldly. Had it not been for some considerations, he would almost have stormed off.
Shangguan Wuyou watched Sun Qianru with a cold gaze. As a person of lofty pride, he understood the feelings of the three great scholars even better. Even though they were antagonists, it was intolerable to see the scholars commanded in such a manner by a woman, a sheer insult.
Sun Qianru, intimidated by Shangguan Wuyou’s frosty gaze, suppressed the urge to vent further. Especially under the warning look from below the stage and remembering her purpose for being there today, she dared not make another scene.
The three great scholars had joined the Lantern Riddle Contest against their will for certain reasons. Sun Qianru’s behavior only dampened their performance further. Defeated by Shangguan Wuyou, they bowed resignedly to him and left the arena.
Not only did Sun Qianru lose face in front of Su Wenyue, but she also couldn’t explain herself when she returned home. Watching the dejected great scholars, she couldn’t help but mock them coldly again, which nearly caused one of them to faint with anger.
The contest between the other two groups wasn’t over yet. Yiyang Prefecture’s Four Great Talents and the eccentric old man posed riddles to each other and solved them in turn. After many rounds, the Four Great Talents presented a tough riddle and finally defeated the old man. It came down to a showdown between Su Wenyue’s group and Yiyang Prefecture’s Four Great Talents, more precisely, between Shangguan Wuyou and the Four Great Talents.
“Master, it has come down to the end. If this subordinate is not mistaken, Shangguan Wuyou indeed poses the greatest obstacle for us this time,” the man in black expressed regretfully. Had there been an opportunity to distract Shangguan Wuyou earlier, it was now too late for any action. That would bring suspicion. Suspicions were manageable, but they feared the arena host might change his mind and refuse to award the Colorful exquisite lamp.
Yet Sikong Ling maintained his indifferent expression. His mood was not swayed by his subordinate’s words. He was set on obtaining the Colorful exquisite lamp, but there was more than one way to secure it.
“I said do your best, if… are the preparations complete?”
“Master, rest assured, all has been arranged. Those people have also joined in, and those sent by them have been outdone. As soon as the Colorful exquisite lamp appears, they will likely make their move.”