pjbooks Chapter 266 Mutual affection, forever and ever
Chapter 266 Mutual affection, forever and ever
"Did everyone see these? These five lanterns behind me were specially made by our boss at a high price. Like the ones in front, each one has a riddle. Whoever can guess the riddle correctly gets the lantern," the middle-aged man said with a smile.
"Of course, these puzzles are much more difficult than the previous ones. Now it's up to you all."
Let's look at the first one:
No need to cut it into a ventilator.
It doesn't need to be cut into sections for making a fishing rod.
After all the flowers and grasses have withered,
"Stay and watch the snow fall." The middle-aged man finished speaking and looked at the crowd below.
This was indeed much more difficult than before. Xiao Siyue had no clue what to do. She glanced at the others, who all looked either confused or deep in thought.
"Second brother, have you figured it out yet?" Xiao Siyue asked, tugging at Xiao Sizhe's sleeve.
Xiao Sizhe smiled at her, and Xiao Siyue knew she already had the answer.
Behind her, Xiao Siyu poked Xiao Siyue's head: "Little girl, I guessed it too. Aren't I much better than you?"
"Yes, yes, yes, brother is the best, brother is the smartest." Xiao Siyue sighed helplessly, her brother was still like a child.
Xiao Siyue then looked at Xi Ningzhi on her other side: "Sister Ningzhi, which lantern do you like?"
"Hmm, I like the third one," Xi Ningzhi whispered in Xiao Siyue's ear.
Xiao Siyue looked over and saw that the third one was a lotus-shaped lantern, which looked like a young girl and made people feel happy.
Xiao Siyue immediately turned her head and looked at Xiao Siyuan behind Xi Ningzhi: "Third Brother, did you hear that? Go Third Brother!"
Xi Ningzhi didn't know what "cheer up" meant, but she understood what Xiao Siyue meant and smiled softly.
Xiao Siyuan gave Xiao Siyue a look that said, "I will do my best." He had been listening intently to Xiao Siyue's conversation with Xi Ningzhi and knew that Xi Ningzhi had taken a liking to the lotus lantern.
"Who has the answer?" After waiting for a long time, the middle-aged man glanced at the people below and asked, thinking to himself that it was indeed a riddle collected by his employer.
"Second brother, brothers, aren't you going to answer?"
"No, let's answer the questions when it's your turn." Xiao Sizhe shook his head. There were only five lanterns; it wouldn't be good for them to take more.
Xiao Siyue nodded; she only wanted the one she valued.
“I’ll do it,” a handsome man in his early twenties stepped forward and said loudly.
"Young master, please reveal the answer to your riddle." The middle-aged man gestured with his palm facing upwards.
"My answer to the riddle is bamboo. I wonder if that's correct?" Although the man's tone was questioning, his expression was very confident.
"Congratulations, young master, this lantern is now yours." The middle-aged man smiled and personally took down the lantern and handed it to the young man.
This man is quite talented, but in this freezing weather, carrying a fan seems a bit odd, Xiao Siyue said, expressing her incomprehension.
Xiao Siyue lowered her head and chuckled.
"What's wrong with Siyue?" Xi Ningzhi asked, puzzled.
"It's nothing, Sister Ningzhi. I just feel that it's so cold outside, wouldn't it be even colder to fan myself with a fan?"
"Uh." Xi Ningzhi didn't react for a moment, but when she saw the man on the crown prince's throne, she chuckled.
The others were also sharp-witted and heard Xiao Siyue's words, and they all couldn't help but chuckle.
In ancient times, carrying a fan was more of a symbol of status. However, people like them rarely carried fans because they found it troublesome. At most, they would use a fan to cool themselves off in the hot summer.
Before long, the second lantern was also taken away.
"Third Brother, get ready quickly." Xiao Siyue hurriedly said to Xiao Siyuan, her anxious tone causing Xiao Siyuan to glance nervously at Xi Ningzhi.
"Next is the third riddle, everyone listen carefully."
"Mandarin ducks playing in the water in pairs,"
Butterflies flutter in pairs among the flowers;
I have a thousand kinds of tenderness,
With whom can I find true harmony in this life?
Red beans are the seeds of longing.
The seed of my past life is planted in my heart;
Waiting for the day when we are destined to meet.
Let's enjoy spring, summer, autumn, and winter together.
"Who can guess the answer to the riddle?"
"Third Brother, Third Brother!" Xiao Siyue exclaimed excitedly, afraid that someone else would take him away.
"Yue'er, don't rush, let your third brother think about it first." Xiao Sizhe quickly pulled the excited Xiao Siyue back.
Seeing that no one had given an answer after a while, the middle-aged man said, "I'll give you a hint. Each sentence is one word. Is anyone there now?"
At this moment, Xiao Siyuan nodded to the group and went up onto the stage.
"Does this young master already have an answer?" the middle-aged man asked, looking at Xiao Siyuan, who exuded a resolute aura.
"Yes,"
"Then I'll tell you the answer to your riddle."
Xiao Siyuan looked at Xi Ningzhi and said, word by word, "We are of one mind and our love will last forever."
Xiao Siyuan's tone was as if he were making a promise to Xi Ningzhi, which made Xi Ningzhi stare at him in a daze.
Everyone present seemed to be able to feel the sweet scent of love in the air.
"Congratulations, young master." The middle-aged man laughed heartily and handed the lotus lantern to Xiao Siyuan.
"Thank you." After expressing his gratitude, Xiao Siyuan took the lamp and stepped off the stage.
"Ningzhi, this is for you." Xiao Siyuan walked straight to Xi Ningzhi with the lantern in his hand and presented it to her with both hands.
"Thank you." Xi Ningzhi blushed as she accepted the gift, feeling very sweet inside.
"Wow, Third Brother is so good at this! Confessing his feelings in public!" Xiao Siyue thought to herself, screaming wildly.
Pink bubbles floated around the two of them; although they didn't exchange many words, it was so sweet.
Just as Xiao Siyue was happily admiring the lantern, they arrived at the last one, the koi lantern that she liked.
"This is the last one, please listen:"
Layer upon layer, ascending to the Jade Terrace,
Several times I called for the boy to sweep it away, but he couldn't.
It was just taken away by Taiyuan.
But the bright moon is sent to deliver it.
"Has Yue'er guessed it?" Xiao Sizhe asked.
Xiao Siyue shook her head; her mind hadn't quite grasped it yet, and she couldn't guess the answer to the riddle.
"It's alright, your second brother will go and help you take the lantern down." Xiao Sizhe rubbed Xiao Siyue's head and went up on stage.
"The answer is the shadow, is that right?" Xiao Sizhe calmly gave the answer.
Xiao Siyue suddenly realized, "Oh right, isn't this what they mean by shadow?" How stupid of her.
"Yes, this last lantern belongs to you, young master."
"Yue'er, your lantern."
"Thank you, Second Brother. You've been so good to me." Xiao Siyue happily held the lantern and examined it closely. It was indeed meticulously crafted and truly exceptional.
"What, is your brother treating you badly?" Xiao Siyu asked, jealous.
"Oh dear, why is my brother jealous? It's all good, it's all good." Xiao Siyue laughed it off. Having so many brothers is really tough.
"That's more like it, you heartless girl." Xiao Siyu ruffled Xiao Siyue's hair hard, making Xiao Siyue so angry that she wanted to take back what she had just said.