Chapter 675: The Last Question (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The woman that Liu Wuji had chosen had not only solved his question.
She even explained the solution to the other two people and asked them to help her check the answer.
In such a short period of time, she had actually done so many things. How terrifying…
Yes, he used the word ‘terrifying’.
Although some fear had already risen in his heart, Xu Yan still maintained his expression.
There were still four questions left.
After the seventh question, Xu Yan ignored the gazes around him, especially the gazes of the two princes. He stared straight at Lin Xiaoyue and the others.
Lin Xiaoyue didn’t care and continued to solve the questions.
Soon, the seventh, eighth, and even ninth questions were all answered correctly.
At this moment, the courtiers of the Yan Country were no longer nervous. Their faces were filled with smiles.
Some people even looked in the direction of the Chu and Jin princes.
Seeing the fl.u.s.tered and helpless looks of the two princes, their mood became even better.
Xu Qing’s face was pale, and the sweat on his back had soaked his clothes.
It was over.
Madam Li’s strength was so heaven-defying that they would probably lose this compet.i.tion.
Yes, even with his master around, he no longer had any confidence.
But they couldn’t afford to lose.
His Master agreed to his request and accepted the Jin Emperor’s invitation to come here.
The Jin Emperor treated them with great courtesy, and Emperor Chu also had high hopes for them.
If they returned in defeat, how would the Jin Emperor view them? How would the world view them?
At that time, the world would only spread rumors that his master was not worthy of being as famous as Yan’s Imperial Advisor.
They would say that his master was not even a match for the person chosen by the Imperial Advisor and nurtured for only a few days.
His master’s reputation was ruined, so how could he still have a good reputation?
At that time, neither Jin nor Chu could tolerate him. What use would he have?
At this moment, Xu Qing was as high-spirited as he was when he set off for the Yan Country. At this moment, he was as dejected as he was.
Xu Yan didn’t care about Xu Qing. Or rather, he was not in the mood to pay attention to Xu Qing at all.
“You…have exceeded my expectations.” Xu Yan looked at Lin Xiaoyue. His tone was actually tinged with fatigue.
Lin Xiaoyue smiled.
“Thank you for your praise, Elder Xu.” He cupped his hands at Xu Yan.
Xu Yan sighed.
Then, he looked behind Lin Xiaoyue in the direction of Liu Wuji.
“How long has Liu Wuji trained you?” he asked Lin Xiaoyue.
Lin Xiaoyue was stunned.
How long? One day?
“Haha, it’s fine!” Before Lin Xiaoyue could answer, Xu Yan had already smiled.
“You have taught a good disciple. I have lost…” Xu Yan said to Liu Wuji.
Liu Wuji smiled and looked at Lin Xiaoyue with satisfaction.
“You lost with honor.” he replied.
“Yue’er’s talent in arithmetic is stronger than mine. He’s long surpa.s.sed mer.” Liu Wuji said.
His words confirmed that Lin Xiaoyue was his disciple.
It was not that he wanted to brag, but that he had to save his granddaughter some trouble.
Xu Yan was shocked.
Then, he looked at Lin Xiaoyue again.
“The student surpa.s.ses the master.” He said.
Xu Yan’s expression changed as he spoke again.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll change the tenth question. Please enlighten me, Madam Li.” As he spoke, Xu Yan bowed to Lin Xiaoyue.
Everyone was shocked.
On the throne, Emperor Yan frowned.
The ministers of the Yan Country also discussed animatedly. They did not want Lin Xiaoyue to agree.
The new questions would definitely be more difficult than the ones he had prepared in advance.
The Chu and Jin princes immediately spoke up.
They were clamoring to change the question.
For a time, the hall was noisy.
Lin Xiaoyue was in a difficult position.
“Haha, sure.” Unexpectedly, Liu Wuji suddenly said. He actually agreed on her behalf.
Emperor Yan and the courtiers of the Yan Country looked at the Imperial Advisor. Although they were a little angry, no one dared to say anything.
The Imperial Advisor was so confident in Madam Li that they had to trust him.
Besides, if Madam Li could defeat the envoy of Chu Jin, the Great Yan would win even more beautifully. That would be a good thing too.
Thinking of this, the courtiers quieted down.
“In that case, Elder Xu, please set the question.” Lin Xiaoyue accepted it very calmly and bowed to Xu Yan.
Xu Yan looked at Lin Xiaoyue with admiration..