Ginger is still spicy, and Song Xing found the key to the problem as soon as he spoke.
When he said this, everyone was doubtful.
For those who originally wanted to see Song Baifeng's joke, many of their thoughts turned to questioning whether Bai and Lu were colluding.
Lu Yao had confidence in his heart. He knew whether he was innocent or not. He had not read Bai Song's first couplet at all, so he relied on his own ability to figure it out.
He finally proved himself with this matter, at least surpassing the villain Song Baifeng. Who knew that he would be questioned by an old Song in a blink of an eye, and he was a highly respected person, how could he endure this.
"You have no proof, how can you talk nonsense?! I, Lu Yao..."
"I, Song Xing, have been teaching for decades and have students all over the world. How can I still frame you? What happened just now was too strange. Anyone can question it. You can't provide evidence to prove that it was not collusion. Why are you so guilty?"
Lu Yao was furious, the other party was so old that he used his backup to overwhelm him!
In terms of reputation, Song Xing surpassed Lu Yao by tens of millions. Even Yu Shinan here can hardly be said to have a higher reputation!
If others question it, perhaps not many people believe it, but this person is Song Xing, the most famous scholar in Chang'an City.
The words of such a person naturally carry more weight than others.
If Lu Yao is asked to prove that they did not collude in advance, how should he prove it?
"Lu Yao, when did you become so powerful? This is really strange. You have to prove that you didn't collude in advance!"
"That's right, that's right!"
Everyone agreed.
Seeing that the situation was about to fall into what Song Xing wanted to see, Bai Song stepped forward and said: "Mr. Song, what you said is a bit unreasonable. Even if there is a confrontation in the court, the principle should be who is the one who doubts and who gives evidence."
! Otherwise, wouldn’t anyone have to prove themselves for any doubt? The matter will be endless. Then I now suspect that your grandson was picked up by you from outside, and you have to prove that Song Baifeng was not picked up by you!"
"You're the one who picked it up!" Song Baifeng was furious.
Bai Song smiled: "Look, one is a great figure in the literary world, and the other is a humble person. Who can believe that such a person claims to be a descendant of the Song family? Mr. Song, why don't you prove it first?"
Everyone looked at each other in silence. There was no doubt whether Song Baifeng was a descendant of the Song family, and there was no need to prove anything.
But after listening to what Bai Song said, whoever doubts should provide evidence, and it seems to make sense.
Song Xing's expression was solemn and he didn't answer.
Bai Song continued to laugh and said: "It seems that Mr. Song also knows that his remarks are untenable? In this case, Mr. Song said that we are colluding, so please provide evidence to prove it."
Do you want Song Xing to provide evidence?
Is this easier said than done?
These words were just a countermeasure he came up with out of desperation, hoping to use his status in the literary world to change everyone's minds.
Unexpectedly, this boy Bai Song was not only extraordinary in literary talent, but also so thoughtful in his thoughts. He didn't look like a young man in his twenties at all.
"Then it's strange for Lu Yao to reveal the second couplet so quickly. Why should he avoid suspicion?" Song Baifeng retorted again.
"Everyone can doubt, but you can't doubt. Brother Song, don't forget, our bet is that as long as you can't match my first couplet, you will lose, but it doesn't have to be someone who matches my second couplet, so no matter whether we
Collusion, you have already lost. With so many people watching, everyone has made a bet, and now it is time for you to fulfill the bet."
"I……"
"Brother Song, a gentleman's words are hard to follow. As Mr. Song's grandson, you won't even give up your face, right?" The students from other colleges saw the excitement and said with a smile.
Someone from the side immediately echoed: "That's right! We can all hear clearly the bet you made."
Song Baifeng was sweating like rain, and he couldn't resist anymore. He pulled his grandfather's sleeve and begged softly: "Grandpa, grandpa...I..."
Song Xing felt resentful in his heart. He said in his heart that I had told you not to show off, but you didn't listen. How can you turn around now?
I thought like this in my heart, but I must not let the descendants of the Song family kneel down in public. For Song Xing, that would be a great shame and humiliation, and I must not accept it!
After Song Xing thought about it, he turned around helplessly and kowtowed towards the silk curtain in the corridor: "Please make the decision, the Queen, because I, Song Xing, have made few achievements in the literary world of the Tang Dynasty, so that I, Song Xing, can lose a little face."
When everyone heard this, they were stunned for a moment.
The Queen!
There is actually a queen in the corridor?!
Bai Song frowned and secretly thought that this old guy was really shameless. He could only ask the queen to take action if he could only argue.
The empress has a high status and can calm the matter with just one word.
The students were extremely excited. Today's poetry meeting can be attended by the Queen in person, so it will be a great event from now on.
Everyone was talking about it, and they saw the Queen, surrounded by several palace maids, walking out of the silk curtain, standing on the handrail of the corridor, and said to everyone: "I already know everything about this. Literary competitions are entertainment, and they shouldn't be."
This is an excessive accusation. Mr. Song taught countless literati in the Tang Dynasty and worked hard. Future generations should not suffer this humiliation. Let this matter be dismissed and please do not mention it again."
The empress spoke out and the matter was settled.
Hearing this, Governor Song breathed a sigh of relief and finally saved his face.
Others were slightly disappointed, feeling that there was one less good show to watch.
Bai Song frowned slightly, but Song Baifeng showed a proud look, covering his mouth with a fan: "Bai Song, don't think that you can dominate Chang'an by writing a water-melody song. Do you want me to make a fool of myself? That's a good idea! Don't think so.
Even if Yu Shinan is not here, even if he is here, your Yongxing College will never suffer the same fate!"
Lu Yao walked up to Bai Song and pulled Bai Song: "Forget it, I, Lu Yao, will remember today's feelings in my heart and let this matter go."
Everyone dispersed to prepare for the next round of test questions.
At this time, Bai Song loudly said to the Empress: "Song Baifeng humiliates people first, and stirs up trouble later! Even if there is the Queen's will, if this matter is easy to pass, it will inevitably be unfair to my classmate Lu Yao, and Bai Song, a common man, will be bold.
Please order me, this Song Baifeng will not call me 'Grandpa', this bowing ceremony is unavoidable!"
As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar.
Students from Yongxing College gathered around and pulled Bai Song.
"Bai Song, are you crazy? How dare you openly contradict the Queen!"
Everyone looked at Bai Song in surprise, feeling that there was something wrong with this man's brain.
To refute the Empress, even the Emperor may not dare to do so!
Isn't this seeking death?
"Bold!" a father-in-law scolded, but before the next words were spoken, a chuckle was heard from the other side of the corridor. It was not the queen, but Princess Danyang who came out and said: "Bai Song's words are reasonable, and the ceremony of kneeling down is inevitable!
The descendants of the Song family should put integrity first. Come on, ask Song Baifeng to kneel down and apologize to Lu Yao!"
The situation changes suddenly!
Song Xing, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, became nervous again. He couldn't help but walk towards the corridor. When he got close, he knelt down to the Queen: "Your Majesty... The Queen..."
The Queen's face lost the previous elegance and became a little hesitant.
If Song Baifeng is made to kneel down, the Song family's face will be damaged.
But Danyang has already exported it, otherwise it will damage Danyang's face.
In comparison, obviously the princess's face is more important.
