As he finished speaking, silence fell over Minghu Lake.
People were already in a daze, and their minds could only keep recalling the poems written by Bai Yutian.
Zhao Chuxue, who was responsible for recording the poems, completely forgot about his task. In shock, he completely forgot a few poems.
However, her memory is very strong and she memorized all these poems.
After I calmed down, I immediately started writing down the notes.
Poetry competitions have been held many times in Qizhou City, but never as exciting as today.
A slight cough marked the end of Bai Yutian's poem and brought everyone back to reality.
Bai Yutian smiled helplessly. Among the people here, scholars accounted for the majority, and they were the ones who could empathize with poetry the most.
That's why these people act so exaggeratedly.
When the poems are finished, all the talents and beauties are bowed down.
Some of the scholarly ladies who were smeared with rouge even showed their true feelings, with picturesque eyebrows, and looked at Bai Yutian with admiration and admiration.
These looks made Bai Yutian panic.
Although the emperors all have three palaces and six courtyards, and a harem of three thousand beauties, Bai Yutian doesn't have such exaggerated ideas for the time being.
And the only concubines he favored in the harem were Yun Qing, Yun Guifei and Yan Yumeng.
At this time, Bai Yutian was already a little drunk, but he could still stay awake.
So, he stretched out his hand and looked at Xu Sheng, "Mr. Xu, please!"
Why ask for this? Xu Sheng almost couldn't help spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Looking at the people behind him, they had deliberately distanced themselves from Xu Sheng.
If it weren't for his identity as an aide to the Prince of Shu's palace, I'm afraid they would have abandoned Xu Sheng and left by now.
Obviously, Bai Yutian won this poetry contest.
I'm afraid that no matter how hard they try, they can't compose any poem comparable to Bai Yutian's within this period of time.
Xu Sheng looked troubled. He wanted to write a poem, but found that his mind was already in chaos. It was difficult to write even ordinary poems, let alone a poem comparable to Bai Yutian's.
At this time, I saw Zhu Ke bowing to him across the boat and saying loudly: "My Excellency Zhu Ke, I am willing to make friends with Mr. Huang. I wonder what Mr. Huang wants?"
There is a person standing on the boat in the distance. He is dressed in white and looks quiet and elegant. Who else could he be if he is not Zhu Ke?
His body is tall and straight, like a pine and cypress, his appearance is delicate yet masculine, and he exudes a calm and restrained temperament.
His appearance alone is already better than many people's.
What's more, Zhu Ke's talents are also very powerful. As one of the four great talents in Qizhou City, he is undoubtedly at the top of Qizhou City.
In fact, Zhu Ke had a very strong reputation throughout the Zhou Dynasty.
Even Zhao Chuxue had heard of Zhu Ke and regarded him as his idol.
Of course, now it seems that Zhao Chuxue's idol may become Bai Yutian.
Hearing Zhu Ke's words made Xu Sheng even more angry. Zhu Ke kept his integrity and was unwilling to cooperate with him.
As a result, now that he lost, Zhu Ke came over to befriend Bai Yutian, not sparing him any face, which made Xu Sheng feel angry.
He lost face by guessing lantern riddles, and ended up fighting poems. Not only did he not regain his face, but he became even more embarrassed.
After hearing Zhu Ke's words, Bai Yutian and others also looked at Zhu Ke.
"Hahaha, I, Mr. Huang, like to make friends the most. If you ask me to make an appointment, how could I not agree?" Bai Yutian said with a big smile.
"Your Majesty." Dianwei and others approached Bai Yutian and reminded in a low voice.
But Bai Yutian waved his hand to signal them to be quiet.
"Master Zhu, if you don't mind it, you would be willing to get on the boat and have a talk."
"That's exactly what I meant."
Bai Yutian and Zhu Ke were asking and answering questions, completely unaware that Xu Sheng's face had turned the color of pig liver, and coupled with his swollen cheeks, he looked like a pig's head.
He held the pen in his hand, but he couldn't write any verses, so he had to give up.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he quickly ordered the boatman to sail away and stay away from here.
Unexpectedly, when Xu Sheng was about to take action, he was stopped by Bai Yutian.
"Master Xu, don't forget to agree to my conditions." Bai Yutian said to Xu Sheng.
Xu Sheng turned around with a gloomy face and said in a deep voice: "What conditions do you want?"
He was so angry at this moment that he wished he could just go and beat Bai Yutian.
Of course, he was powerless, and even the guards around him were no match for the people around Bai Yutian.
If he goes up there, wouldn't he just look for a fight?
"Don't worry, Mr. Xu can definitely do it. I will naturally ask someone to notify you later. I just hope that Mr. Xu will not forget." Bai Yutian said lightly.
After Bai Yutian finished speaking, Xu Sheng didn't respond. He snorted coldly and turned around to order the boatman to leave here quickly.
He never wanted to see the faces of Bai Yutian and others again.
Moreover, after being so humiliated today, he no longer had any interest in participating in the poetry contest, and was about to leave immediately.
"Dian Wei, let someone keep an eye on him immediately." Bai Yutian's eyes turned cold and he ordered Dian Wei.
"Yes." Dianwei nodded and then retreated.
At this time, Zhu Ke's ship had already sailed near Bai Yutian.
Zhu Ke also got up and came to Bai Yutian's boat.
Behind him, there was only a young servant waiting at his side.
"My friend is here, how can I not have wine? Go get some wine quickly." Bai Yutian shouted.
Soon, someone brought several jars of wine.
Bai Yutian and Zhu Ke came to the table and sat opposite each other.
At this time, the two of them really looked like close friends and confidants.
After Yuncheng, this is the first time Bai Yutian has found this feeling among young people.
Looking at Zhu Ke, Bai Yutian couldn't help sighing in a low voice, it's better to be young.
Young people are full of vigor, vitality, and have unlimited possibilities.
The construction of the Great Zhou Dynasty in the future will need more young people like this.
"Young Master Huang, your talents and knowledge are profound and difficult for ordinary people to match. The level of your poetry writing today has really opened my eyes." Zhu Ke praised him as soon as he came up.
"Master Zhu, that's ridiculous. I've only studied for a few years." Bai Yutian continued modestly.
The two were humble to each other, and a few words had already shortened the distance between them.
"Master Zhu, I think your talents and learning are also very profound. Many people praise you throughout the Zhou Dynasty. Why don't you choose to obtain a meritorious service and serve the imperial court."
Suddenly, Bai Yutian changed the topic and said to Zhu Ke.
Zhu Ke's hand that raised the wine glass froze and he said helplessly: "Master Huang, you don't know something. No matter how famous I am, I am only a small scholar. After entering the court, I am afraid that the restrictions will be even greater and I will not be able to change anything at all."
It turned out that Zhu Ke had also participated in the election. At that time, he was high-spirited and smug, thinking that he would be able to gain fame and establish a career.
However, in fact, his ambition was let down. He saw someone cheating and taking his place.
He reported it everywhere, but no one paid any attention to him.
At this time, Zhu Ke realized that no matter how famous he was, he could not change the current situation of the court with his own strength.