Bold Witch, Don’T Hurt My Husband

Chapter 11: The Poetry Champion

Inside Jin Garden, the previously bustling poetry gathering was now eerily silent.

Jiang Wen stood in the center of the venue, looking up at the masterpiece that had just disappeared into the sky. He was shocked beyond words, wondering who could write such a magnificent and stunning poem that would be remembered for eternity.

Compared to the poem "A Night of Flowers and Moonlight on the Spring River," the poems he had prepared were simply not worth mentioning. The confident young man from earlier was now in a state of despair.

Jiang Wen felt frustrated. He hadn't even had the chance to show off his skills before being interrupted. It was quite uncomfortable, but fortunately, he hadn't been interrupted midway.

Many people present had seen the person who wrote this poem. Even those without cultivation had heard about the content of the poem from others nearby, and they all admired it greatly.

However, there was now a difficult problem. The poet was not present in Jin Garden, and they didn't even know the person's name. This made things difficult, especially since the royal family had promised that the winner of this poetry competition would become the son-in-law. The magistrate, Zhang, was also at a loss.

"Cough cough. Nephew Jiang, don't just stand there. Let's continue!" Zhang Wenshi pretended to cough twice, signaling for the poetry gathering to proceed.

But these words, heard by Jiang Wen, made him feel extremely humiliated. The pearl was right in front of him, and if he didn't step forward, it would be a self-inflicted insult.

If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have held back and would have gone on stage earlier. Although his poem wouldn't be as stunning as "A Night of Flowers and Moonlight on the Spring River," it would still showcase his talent, and he wouldn't be in such a difficult situation now.

"Sir Magistrate, I am lacking in talent and knowledge. With such a precious pearl before me, I won't embarrass myself. I hope you understand!" Jiang Wen first bowed to Zhang Wenshi in the main seat, then nodded to the people around him, and quickly left the stage. He didn't even return to his seat but chose to leave directly.

At this moment, Jiang Wen felt ashamed, but most of the scholars present looked at him with sympathy. After all, if this had happened to them, they would have felt the same way.

Facing Jiang Wen's departure, Zhang Wenshi also felt somewhat embarrassed. Fortunately, the other party was the legitimate son of the Minister of the Capital, so he turned a blind eye to it.

"Cough cough, is there anyone else willing to come up and compose a poem?" Zhang Wenshi asked.

No one below responded. They were all scholars, and they valued their reputation. No one would do something embarrassing like this unless they were confident that they could surpass "A Night of Flowers and Moonlight on the Spring River."

Seeing that no one responded, Zhang Wenshi had expected this. He sighed and nodded to his subordinate beside him. Soon, the sound of the flower boat in the distance came, with the voice of the flower courtesan singing the poem "A Night of Flowers and Moonlight on the Spring River."

"In that case, I, as the magistrate, announce that the person who composed this poem will be the winner of this poetry competition!" Zhang Wenshi said, standing up first and then leaving.

He didn't dare to casually reveal the name of the winner, as it was related to the position of the son-in-law. But by saying that the person who composed this poem was the winner, no one present would object.

As for who this person is, there are specialized people who will go and find out. After all, he knows that the Princess and the expert from Ten Thousand Sword Mountain are here. It won't be a problem for them to find this person.

The person in charge has already left, and the students present can't say anything more. They walk in pairs, discussing the ancient poem that has been passed down through the ages.

By the Wei River, five experts are engaged in a fierce battle, but ordinary people can't perceive it because of the formation set up by Zhou Yulan from Celestial Fragrance Gate.

Taking advantage of the time the few people are fighting, the Xuan Dao Integration person from Dao Sect looks at the young child in front of him and says, "I observe that your mental capacity is different from ordinary people. I want to know, which one of these five girls do you like?"

Regarding this, Xia Fan feels that this smiling old Taoist is not a good person and feels a hint of creepiness.

"Can Taoists get married too?" Xia Fan asks.

To this, the Xuan Dao Integration person nods and smiles, "In our Dao Sect, there are no rules against marriage. What you're referring to is Buddhist Gate."

"Seeing your reaction when you heard 'sword immortal,' if you want to cultivate, you can come to our Dao Sect. We have talismans, elixirs, and sword techniques. Any of them can help you become a sword immortal!"

Indeed, the old saying goes, "An old ginger is spicier." He can tell at a glance what Xia Fan is interested in.

"Sword immortal? Swordsmanship?" Xia Fan says excitedly.

If given a choice, who would want to study and cultivate every day? Moreover, as soon as the words "sword immortal" are mentioned, Xia Fan's mind conjures up the cool and stylish entrance of the "Wine Sword Immortal," as well as the passionate and stirring background music.

Riding the wind with a sword, eliminating demons in the world. A thousand cups can't make me drunk, I am the Wine Sword Immortal.

Dreams!

"Swordsmanship? If we're talking about controlling objects, my Four Seas Pavilion is second to none. No one dares to claim the first place. Kid, do you want to come?" Qian Qian, who is covered in a light veil, laughs.

Since she gained benefits from Xia Fan earlier, the others present, except for Qi Wan'er, don't have much interest. After all, in her eyes, he is just a child and cannot be associated with her husband.

But the other four don't think the same way. People who cultivate seek a partner on the path, and they naturally can't care about age like ordinary people do. As long as they can support each other, it's fine. So they are willing. He is a child now, but a hundred years later, there won't be much difference between them.

Furthermore, there is also joy in nurturing. There's nothing wrong with raising a child husband.

Regarding this, Xia Fan can't help but roll his eyes. Swordsmanship is swordsmanship, controlling objects is controlling objects. They are completely different things. And controlling a hammer? What a load of crap!

"Master, can I not get married? I'm still young, and I've never thought about such matters between men and women!"

Upon hearing these words, the six people present, including Xuan Dao Integration, were all stunned, and their eyes were filled with curiosity.

Not getting married? Then what use do you have?

"Hey, kid, you're quite delusional. What, you want to freeload?" Qian Qian glared at him.

Xia Fan: ...

It's really absurd. I just want to cultivate immortality. Why do I have to get a wife? Can't I do without it? I hate arranged marriages the most.

Now he knows that he possesses luck, that he is the son of luck. Why should he be predestined by someone else?

"Hey, who are you guys and what do you want?"

At this moment, Cai Xia, who had been playing around in the distance, finally remembered that she was supposed to protect this young master. Seeing him surrounded, she hurriedly rushed over and shielded him like a mother hen.

"Don't be afraid, Cai Xia is here!"

Xia Fan: ...

Although he was touched, he still wanted to tell her that these were all big shots, and he couldn't afford to provoke them.

"Don't be afraid, little girl. The old Dao just wants to arrange a marriage for your young master, with no ill intentions!" Xuan Dao Integration smiled with narrowed eyes, looking like a superior being.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xia couldn't help but be stunned. Then she looked at the five women around her and felt amazed. She had a slight connection with two of them. Although she didn't want to admit it, each of these five women was more outstanding than her young miss, especially in terms of temperament.

"Arrange a marriage? No, no, my young miss isn't here. None of you can take the young master away!" Cai Xia shook her head and refused to back down.

Upon hearing this, the old Dao laughed and said, "Naturally, if it's a marriage, we should inform the elders of the family. If possible, we will visit in person. I wonder who your young miss is?"

They all mistook him for some rich young master, thinking that he still had family members.

"My young miss is named Lou Qingxue, and she is currently in the Jin Garden!"

"Qing Jun!"

"Disciple is here!"

"Go and bring her young miss here!"

"Yes!"

After saying that, the woman in the green robe turned into a streak of light and disappeared before everyone's eyes.

"Young master, an immortal... an immortal!"

Cai Xia widened her eyes in astonishment. After all, this was the legendary immortal.

Seeing this, Xia Fan couldn't help but roll his eyes and move out from behind her. "It's alright, the seniors mean no harm!"

And because the elders of the women were all busy fighting, they didn't dare to say much about this matter and could only watch quietly.

"I still don't know the young friend's name and where you live." The old Daoist finally remembered to ask for his basic information.

Xia Fan had just said it earlier, but unfortunately, he didn't give him a chance. "My name is Xia Fan, I have no family, and I live in the Jiao Si District due to my livelihood."

Everyone: ???

"The Jiao Si District, isn't that a brothel?" Qian Qian exclaimed in surprise.

Without her saying it, everyone present also understood.

"That's right!" Xia Fan nodded.

"Then who is your young miss?" Xuan Dao Integration asked.

"My young miss is the number one courtesan in Bright City, Lou Qingxue!"

No one could have imagined that the parents they had in mind turned out to be a courtesan.

"Well, you little brat, I didn't expect you to learn how to visit brothels at such a young age!" Qian Qian glared at him.

"I have no choice, I like freeloading!"

"You..."

(End of this chapter)