Chapter 37

In the midst of a splendid and romantic peach blossom forest, hearing such impassioned words perhaps created too strong a contrast, causing Qiao Jiaojiao to involuntarily shiver with goosebumps.

She felt the Crown Prince’s arm around her suddenly tighten, indicating that this virtuous heir also felt deeply moved.

The entire scene fell silent for a moment, then suddenly a loud cheer broke out:

“Mr. Gu spoke well!”

Qiao Jiaojiao turned her head to see and couldn’t help but facepalm.

Of course, such genuine and dry praise could only come from her second brother, who only knew how to read and was utterly clueless about poetry!

Qiao Diyi noticed everyone staring at him and couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

“What are you all looking at? Aren’t you going to compose poetry? Are you all like me, with your brains turning into mush when it comes to poetry?”

Pffft—

As soon as this was said, laughter erupted in the crowd.

Xiao Qianyue was sitting next to Xiao Qianlan, and upon hearing this, she laughed especially cheerfully.

Xiao Qianlan tugged at Xiao Qianyue’s sleeve, a helpless look on her face, and whispered, “Sister, laugh more quietly.”

Xiao Qianyue looked puzzled, “Why should I laugh quietly? This person is really interesting!”

“Sister, look at all these young masters and misses. Who dares to openly admit they’re a fool like this?”

Xiao Qianlan gently tapped Xiao Qianyue’s forehead with her hand, speaking with a hint of indulgence, “What fool? If you say that again, you’ll get a slap. This person is from the Qiao family, skilled in martial arts.”

“Skilled in martial arts?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qianyue’s eyes suddenly lit up.

“He’s Mr. Qiao’s son, so his martial arts skills must far exceed those of ordinary people, right?”

Seeing Xiao Qianyue’s excitement, Xiao Qianlan quickly pulled her sleeve and said, “Don’t mess around, sister. Today is a poetry gathering, not a martial arts competition.”

Xiao Qianlan knew her sister very well. If she didn’t hold her back, Xiao Qianyue might have stood up on the spot to challenge Qiao Diyi.

Seeing her sister’s nervousness, Xiao Qianyue pouted slightly, “Alright, alright, I got it. Sister, quickly compose your sour poem, can’t I promise to be good?”

Xiao Qianlan still couldn’t rest assured and could only pull her sister’s sleeve while carefully contemplating her poem.

Although Meng Guxue hadn’t anticipated that Mr. Gu would propose such a topic, she wasn’t worried at all.

With thousands of poems in her mind, any one she chose would be exceptionally outstanding.

However, in order to make a remarkable impression and avoid clashing with another unknown time-traveler, she had to choose a more tricky or unique angle.

Thus, she had to spend some time carefully considering her choice.

Qiao Jiaojiao’s eyes darted around, while Qiao Diyi pricked up his ears, afraid of missing Qiao Jiaojiao’s crucial thoughts.

【Perhaps because the Lantern Festival plot is different, causing a butterfly effect that changed today’s poetry theme.】

【Now, I don’t know which poem the female lead will choose, but undoubtedly, any poem she picks will surely stun the audience!】

Qiao Jiaojiao didn’t have confidence in Meng Guxue, but she unconditionally believed in the wisdom of her ancestors over the past five thousand years!

【What should I do? I absolutely cannot let the male and female leads establish their relationship, otherwise they’ll scheme against the Qiao family in bed!】

Just as Qiao Jiaojiao was pondering, Qiao Diyi was also quickly assessing the situation.

How about… finding a way to get rid of Meng Guxue?

Meanwhile, Qiao Jiaojiao’s thoughts echoed:

【It seems unlikely to make a move on Meng Guxue. Seeing her eager appearance, she’s determined to make a name for herself in the capital today.】

Qiao Diyi: “…” 

Qiao Diyi didn’t understand Meng Guxue like Qiao Jiaojiao did. Unlike Qiao Jiaojiao, she had that sense of superiority that came with being a time-traveler.

Moreover, Meng Guxue was obviously ambitious. She was eager to climb to the top and be superior to others.

Qiao Jiaojiao scanned the room.

【Since Meng Guxue’s path is blocked, we can only find a way to get rid of the male lead.】

Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianjing couldn’t help but furrow his brows. After all, the Second Prince’s status was noble, making this difficulty quite challenging.

Qiao Jiaojiao was also anxious. In her eyes, the male lead was much more difficult to deal with compared to Meng Guxue.

【Quick, let me see if there are any Deafness Charms in the mall!】

【Anyway, just don’t let the male lead steal the limelight from the female lead, and don’t let them get along too well!】

Qiao Tianjing, Qiao Diyi: ?

What mall? What Deafness Charms?

Qiao Jiaojiao summoned the Merit Mall, and a transparent panel appeared in front of her, with “Merit Points: 140” written prominently in the upper left corner.

Although Mrs. Qiao continued to do good deeds on behalf of Qiao Jiaojiao, the merit points had stopped increasing after reaching 140 two months ago.

Qiao Jiaojiao guessed that she would have to personally contribute more to earn more merit points.

Qiao Jiaojiao waved her finger and scrolled through all the unlocked items. Surprisingly, there were no Deafness Charms!

There were things like the Kick-and-Stare Pill and the Epilepsy Pill, but these pills were not like charms, and the male lead wasn’t stupid enough to take something of unknown origin, right?

Feeling a bit disappointed, Qiao Jiaojiao closed the mall and couldn’t help but sigh.

【Sigh, the King of Hell is too stingy. The golden finger isn’t big enough!】

【In that case, I’ll have to use my own trump card!】

Qiao Tianjing and Qiao Diyi were intrigued to hear this.

Did their little sister still have a trump card up her sleeve?

【In old-fashioned romance novels, the male lead always has some quirks, like being a clean freak or allergic to all women except the female lead.】

【What a coincidence, King Jing has this kind of setting!】

Qiao Tianjing, Qiao Diyi: …

Why do they suddenly have a bad feeling?

Qiao Jiaojiao decided to take the plunge.

【Then I’ll use the Peeing Trump Card! I’ll pee on him, and with his cleanliness, he’ll definitely rush home for a day-long bath!】

Qiao Tianjing, Qiao Diyi: …

Well, their premonition came true.

Although this move was effective, it felt a bit shameless…

Qiao Jiaojiao acted decisively. She suddenly sat up from the Crown Prince’s embrace and reached out towards the Second Prince, babbling as she did so.

The Crown Prince looked puzzled, “Jiao Jiao, what’s wrong with you?”

Qiao Jiaojiao kept leaning towards the Second Prince, muttering apologies.

【I’m sorry, I’m so shameless, I’m going to pee to change fate!】

The Second Prince glanced sideways at Qiao Jiaojiao and immediately chose to ignore her.

But Qiao Jiaojiao was shameless. Seeing the Second Prince ignoring her, she shouted louder and louder, attracting everyone’s attention.

Seeing this, Qiao Tianjing had to stand up and “act on the spot.”

“Be good, Jiao Jiao, let Big Brother carry you.”

Qiao Jiaojiao inwardly exclaimed: 【Silly Big Brother, you don’t know that your sister is embarking on such a great endeavor! Don’t stop me!】

Qiao Tianjing almost couldn’t help but laugh, but he kept a straight face and added fuel to the fire.

“Be good, Jiao Jiao, don’t mess around. How can you pester the Second Prince to carry you?”

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jiaojiao’s eyes lit up.

【Big Brother! You understand me! That’s right! Hurry and let the male lead carry me!】

Everyone suddenly realized that this Qiao family little girl wanted the Second Prince to carry her.

Sure enough, children also understand beauty and ugliness. This little girl from the Qiao family was so cute. If they were asked to carry her, they would be willing to.

Thinking like this, everyone looked at the Second Prince together.