Hundreds of people poured out of the palace, surrounding a dragon chariot. Sitting on it was none other than the current Emperor Yongkang of the Southern Wei Dynasty.
"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor!" Everyone knelt down and saluted.
A figure left the dragon chariot and walked onto the high platform among the crowd. He looked to be at least eighteen or nineteen years old, with a pale complexion and thin body, exuding a somewhat feminine air.
Even though he was wearing a dragon robe, he didn't have much aura. This Emperor Yongkang was obviously a weak and sick man.
After the simple ceremony, Emperor Yongkang summoned the ceremonial supervisor and instructed: "Let's start canonizing the crown prince."
When the officials heard this, three people came forward.
The first one is Prime Minister Liu Cheng. The second one is Cao Shan, the minister of the Ministry of War. The third one is Xu Kailin, the minister of household affairs.
These three people were extremely powerful in the capital city of Southern Wei.
Afterwards, their respective sons walked onto the stage. Two of them were upright and elegantly dressed. At first glance, they were young men with extraordinary status.
Only Shen Yunfan, wearing a simple white robe and standing casually, attracted the most attention...
"In front of the emperor, you must pay attention to your appearance!" Mr. Xu stared at Shen Yunfan with contempt on his face.
It is simply a shame to be honored with such a person on the same stage. I wonder where the Prime Minister found such a person to be his adopted son?
"Your Majesty hasn't spoken yet, and you're talking in a hurry. Are you a eunuch?" Shen Yunfan glanced at him.
This sentence coupled with a mean smile made Mr. Xu so angry that he could hardly speak. He stuttered for a long time before cursing: "You... are so presumptuous!"
Shen Yunfan spoke without any concealment, and the little princess below smiled. What this man said was really interesting!
As for the others, their expressions became extremely exciting.
"I thought I was a scholar, but turned out to be an outspoken street gangster?"
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, is it possible that your eyes are dim?"
Everyone murmured and looked at Liu Cheng, but Liu Cheng lowered his head and said nothing, seeming to acquiesce to this behavior. Seeing Liu Cheng's attitude, Emperor Yongkang pursed his lips and could only wave his hands and said it was okay. Start to continue canonization.
Seeing the emperor's submissive look, Shen Yunfan was secretly happy. He was so arrogant just now, so naturally he was deliberately testing.
Now it seems that his adoptive father is so powerful that not even the emperor dares to offend him in the slightest.
The so-called canonization ceremony was just a formality. After it ended quickly, all the officials were waiting for Emperor Yongkang to announce the end of the ceremony.
But at this time, Xu Kailin, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, suddenly stood up and said loudly: "It is our great fortune in the Southern Wei Dynasty that three young talents have been awarded the title today. I think it is better to perform some talents and show the style of the Southern Wei Dynasty to thank the emperor for his kindness."
"What talent?"
"We have poetry, calligraphy and painting, weapons, riding and shooting. The three princes can perform at will." Xu Kailin's tone was like an order, and his eyes like poisonous snakes stared at Shen Yunfan.
Just now Shen Yunfan called Mr. Xu a eunuch in front of everyone. Xu Kailin, a father, would certainly not swallow his anger.
Everyone was happy when they heard this and acted like they were watching a show.
Liu Cheng was also happy when he saw this, and actually nodded and said: "Then let's show it to the emperor."
After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in confusion. They couldn't figure out why Liu Cheng didn't help his adopted son to rescue him?
The two powerful ministers spoke, and Emperor Yongkang, who originally planned to go back to rest, could only laugh and said: "Okay, then just follow what the two beloved ministers said!"
As soon as the emperor agreed, Xu Kailin stood up immediately, his face full of high spirits.
"It just so happens that the little princess is here today, and I want to write a few poems for her!"
"Master Xu, please!"
"Quietness is like a flower shining on the water, movement is like the wind supporting a willow. Beauty is like a peach in three springs, and pureness is like a chrysanthemum in nine autumns!"
"What a poem!" Everyone in the audience cheered regardless of whether they understood poetry or not. They had to give Xu Kailin face.
However, only one person in the crowd frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Xu Gongzi's poems. This person was the sacrificial wine of the Imperial Academy and the master of Chinese studies in the Southern Wei Dynasty!
At this moment, someone asked him: "Mr. Li, what do you think of Mr. Xu's poem?"
Guozi Jiji glanced at Xu Kailin next to him, and reluctantly praised: "Not bad."
With the recognition of the prince's sacrifice of wine, Mr. Xu was in the limelight for a while! Another prince, Mr. Cao, nodded beside him and said: "I'm not very good at writing poems, but I have some experience in studying calligraphy on weekdays. I'm showing off today."
After that, he asked the emperor for a desk, chair, paper and pen, and started writing seriously.
At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on the last Shen Yunfan. Mr. Xu was so proud that he originally wanted to see Shen Yunfan in embarrassment.
But who knew that Shen Yunfan was standing nearby and muttered: "What nonsense poem?"
Mr. Xu's face suddenly changed, and he said coldly: "You can't make any comments, so you just slander me like this. Your methods are really despicable!"
"Okay, I'll give you an evaluation." Shen Yunfan sneered, "You said that your poem was written for the little princess, so let me ask you, how is that unruly little girl so demure? How is she sober?"
The little princess was happy to praise Shi, but when she heard this, she suddenly became anxious, pursed her lips and cursed: "Come down and tell me why I am not demure!"
Everyone's lips twitched when they saw this. Indeed, the word "gentle" has nothing to do with this unruly little princess!
Shen Yunfan ignored the little princess and just continued: "To describe a beautiful woman, gorgeous words are important, but more importantly, they are appropriate. After all, your poems are superficial and lack spirituality."
After saying this, Guozi Jijiu in the crowd nodded with satisfaction.
This evaluation is justified!
Others actually felt it made sense, but they were afraid of offending Xu Kailin, so they kept silent.
Mr. Xu was speechless, and after a long while he retorted coldly: "Okay, since you have such a level, why not write an appropriate poem for everyone to appreciate?"
After hearing this, Guozi offered wine and looked at Shen Yunfan with some expectation in his eyes.
This young man has a good understanding of poetry, but I wonder what the quality of his poetry is?
Unexpectedly, under the gaze of everyone, Shen Yunfan rolled his eyes, shook his head decisively and said: "If I don't do it, I have no interest in poetry with you."
He had memorized so many poems back then, including many famous lines describing pretty girls. It would be too simple to write a poem in reply.
Since Xu Kailin wanted him to make a fool of himself, he wanted to be in the limelight today and make a big show to impress the emperor!
Mr. Xu didn't know what Shen Yunfan was thinking. Hearing this, he sneered: "I thought he was very capable, but it turns out he was just showing off!"
People in the audience also cast disdainful glances.
"If you don't know how to compose poetry, don't utter arrogant words. If you make excuses like this, you will inevitably lose the Prime Minister's face."
Faced with doubts, Shen Yunfan said calmly: "I don't write poetry, but I can draw. Today I will draw a picture of a girl chasing a butterfly to teach Mr. Xu what spirituality is."