Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Chapter 359: Somewhat Absurd (1/2)
Chapter 352: Chapter 359: Somewhat Absurd
“Perhaps, with such arrangements, the item inside does not seem to be simple, but it could also be a deliberate distraction.” Su Wenyue mused.
“Who cares? As long as Shangguan wins first place, won’t we know everything then?” Ye Xinxin said this with utter confidence, and after speaking, she looked toward Shangguan Wuyou, her eyebrows raised in a way that seemed provocative no matter how one looked at it.
“Husband, don’t you always boast about your literary talents? Showing off in front of me is useless. The critical moment to perform is now. Do your best, you must win first place for me. Otherwise, we’ll lose all face.” Ye Xinxin’s words were truly harsh, she did not mince words even to her own husband.
Shangguan Wuyou felt somewhat sweaty. He never claimed to be prominently learned; usually, he was just teasing his daughter-in-law for fun. In front of others, he was very modest. Hearing these words, although he had a small literary talent, there were always people better than him. If it were any other time, it would be okay, but this Lantern Riddle Contest was extraordinary, and many people were aiming for the colorful exquisite lamp, bringing in riddle experts.
“Xinxin, don’t speak nonsense. There are always people better than others, and there are many more learned than your husband. Aren’t you afraid that such big talk will make people laugh?”
“Shangguan Wuyou, you are such a coward, giving up at a crucial time like this. Don’t let me look down on you. I’ve believed in you so much, are you even a man?!” Ye Xinxin blurted out unrestrainedly, too excited and curious about the colorful exquisite lamp, she didn’t filter her words and failed to see that Shangguan Wuyou’s face was growing dark.
Having grown up together as childhood sweethearts, and being his wife, Shangguan Wuyou knew Ye Xinxin’s temperament better than anyone. Her sharp tongue was refreshing when used against an enemy, but turned against him, it was absolutely maddening.
Su Wenyue looked at Shangguan Wuyou sympathetically. When Ye Xinxin’s tongue turned bitter like that, not everyone could endure it. The words were too demoralizing. She should be thankful that Ye Xinxin had a good impression of her. Hence, she always acted like a cute younger sister next door and didn’t use her venomous tongue against her.
Han Yu watched from the sidelines with little expression, but inside he felt relieved. Thankfully, his daughter-in-law was not like that. Although she could be a bit capricious at times, she was typically sensible and virtuous, especially in front of others, providing him great face. Her petulance was reserved for their private moments. Otherwise, if she were like Ye Xinxin, he would end up internally frustrated every day.
Shangguan Wuyou didn’t miss the sympathetic looks from the couple, but the daughter-in-law was someone he willingly married, and someone he had watched grow up. Aside from her rather sharp tongue, in fact, they had similar temperaments in some aspects, so he just had to endure it. However, he still needed to give a warning.
Ye Xinxin also realized she had gone too far. After all, a husband deserved some respect, especially seeing her husband looking somewhat displeased, her tone softened, “Husband, dear, please help me. I really want to see what the world’s best colorful exquisite lamp looks like.”
In the end, Shangguan Wuyou still adored his daughter-in-law and nodded to indicate he would try his best.
Su Wenyue saw the interaction between the couple and thought back to the events of her previous life. There had been a Lantern Riddle Contest then too, but she had not participated. She did not know if Shangguan Wuyou had taken part, but the colorful exquisite lamp ultimately ended up in Sikong Ling’s hands.