When they were playing the zither, everyone was feeling apprehensive due to the praise given to Bai Di for her zither skills. However, when they recalled that Bai Zheng did not know how to play the zither, no one dared to showcase their skills at this point.
Only Feng Linyuan played a simple tune and easily took first place.
In the game of chess, the Mansion of State Duke Chen little gongzi who was known for his chess skills was defeated by Feng Linyuan in the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn. What was even more shocking was that after Feng Linyuan withdrew from the game, he led Bai Zheng to show off to her.
Afterwards, Young Master Chen sighed. When he was playing chess, this Dingyuan Marquis was too unruly for him to grasp. It was only after he lost that he realized that his opponent was not playing chess with him.
Nothing more.
Compared to when he was shooting, Feng Jingyi's three arrows had hit the target's heart, which caused everyone to cheer. When Feng Linyuan was about to shoot, a stone shot out from nowhere and touched his arm, taking the arrow out of its bow and flying back to the sky.
He thought that Feng Jingyi would get first place after all.
But unexpectedly, the arrow flying in the sky brushed past a passing sparrow, causing the timid sparrow to immediately faint and fall down. Its fat body smashed the arrow that Feng Jingyi shot out, and even knocked the target of the arrow onto the ground, while the sparrow was impartial.
It fell right in the middle of the target.
At this time, Feng Jingye's face had already turned green and purple, and purple and red.
He knew too well that Feng Linyuan had once gone through hundreds of steps in the past, so this time, he purposely destroyed's archery to ensure that he would win. Who would have thought that there would be a bird that would jump out at this time!
"I wonder who is the expert guiding me. This marquis was worried that he would not be able to practice archery for a long time, so his skills aren't as good as before. To think that he has won again." Feng Linyuan picked up the stone from the ground and said with a smile that was not a smile.
Feng Jingye looked at Feng Linyuan, who had an expression of "honor" in thanking him, and was so angry that he nearly vomited a mouthful of blood.
Bai Zheng lowered her head, and suddenly her entire body started to tremble.
Madame Lin asked worriedly: "Zheng, what's wrong?"
Bai Zheng raised her head, held back for a long time, before she finally squeezed out a few words, "I … Nothing … Hahaha … This Marquis Dingyuan … What a... "Genius …"
Feng Jingxuan's face ashened, he looked at Feng Linyuan and said, "To think that even after Marquis Dingyuan had concealed herself for six years, her elegance still hasn't diminished from before. It was Prince and I who underestimated you."
Feng Linyuan laughed gently: "I am flattered. However, this marquis is very satisfied with today's results. "
Feng Jingxuan coldly snorted, "Gaochang Marquis, don't you still have a way to ride? Let's compete quickly, I want to see if Dingyuan Marquis can become the champion!"
The Gaochang Marquis replied: "Young masters, you've all fought for so long, you should be tired now. "Riding techniques requires Young Masters to move to my Hou Mansion Academy …"
Before he finished speaking, a servant ran over and whispered to Gaochang Marquis. Gaochang Marquis frowned, lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then walked to Feng Jingye's side.
Everyone looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what was happening.
Seeing this scene, a strange feeling rose in Bai Zheng's heart. She subconsciously looked at Feng Linyuan and saw him leisurely waving the cup in his hand.
Although she did not know what had happened, Bai Zheng felt that this matter had something to do with Feng Linyuan.
From the day Feng Linyuan appeared until today, he had never once left the competition grounds. Beside him, there weren't any guards who came to report on the whereabouts of the Bone-penetrating Herb.
In other words, it was very likely that the Bone-penetrating Herb had not been found yet.
Now, there was only one last battle left. If he didn't find a chance to escape, then all his efforts today would have been wasted.
"Assistant Minister Bai, Madame Bai, Miss Bai."
While Bai Zheng was deep in thought, Gaochang Marquis walked in front of them.
Bai Yinan cupped his hands: "Master Hou."
Gaochang Marquis nodded and revealed a troubled expression: "Assistant Minister Bai, this marquis has something to discuss with you."
"Your Lordship, please speak your mind."
The Gaochang Marquis glanced at Bai Zheng and said: "According to our previous discussion with the Assistant Minister Bai, there is only one stratagem left in today's competition. I had originally planned to change to the training field at my house, for various young masters to spar with me on horseback, who would have thought that the servants would come to report just now, saying that it was the horses in the stables …"
When Gaochang Marquis said till here, his face revealed a trace of awkwardness: "It was also this marquis who did not manage well, to actually cause the horses in the drill ground to eat the wrong things and suffer from diarrhea at this time. "This will prevent the competition from continuing as usual."
Hearing that, Bai Zheng suddenly smiled.
However, Bai Yinan and Madame Lin had worried looks, "This … Since the competition is impossible, what should we do next? "
Gaochang Marquis let out a sigh, turned his eyes towards Bai Zheng and said, "Today is Miss Bai's chosen marriage, after all, it concerns me for the rest of my life. Now that such a thing has happened, it is also my responsibility. No matter what thoughts Miss Bai has, I will definitely make it up to you. "
Bai Zheng lowered his head in a troubled manner, her hands continuously pinching the handkerchief without lifting his head for a long time. The Gaochang Marquis waited quietly, she did not urge him.
Just as she was about to break the handkerchief, Bai Zheng finally raised her head, and smiled sweetly at the Gaochang Marquis: "Master Hou, Bai Zheng has an idea."
Gaochang Marquis hurriedly nodded: "Please speak, Miss Bai."
Bai Zheng looked at Bai Yinan first, seeing him nod his head, she voiced out her thoughts.
Just as Bai Zheng finished speaking, Bai Yinan scolded him lightly: "Zheng, don't be rude."
Gaochang Marquis also had a troubled face. "I'm afraid …"
Bai Zheng bit her lips uneasily, and looked at Gaochang Marquis with a wronged look: "Bai Zheng has not thought it through carefully, and was only thinking about how to test your perfect husband, but forgot that this is the Marquis' Mansion, then today, forget it, let's just wait for these young masters to come again for our Bai Mansion …"
Gaochang Marquis's face changed, how could he forget about it today? Feng Linche had told him that the marriage with Bai Zheng had to be set as soon as possible!
Moreover, Bai Zheng's intentions were very clear. She had to do this, and if she did not agree to it herself, then she would change the topic to Bai Mansion.
Since Feng Linche had already assigned him the matter of the marriage to choose, he would be dereliction of duty if he did not complete it. If it was as Bai Zheng had said, to change it to Bai Mansion, wouldn't that mean that his Gaochang Marquis was incapable?
Moreover, when he had reported to Feng Jingye about the horse's diarrhea just now, that person's face was already extremely unsightly.
Who knew what kind of evil spirits these people were under, to think that they viewed Bai Zheng so highly.
If he didn't agree today, he would probably be bitten to death by them later.
Thinking till here, the Gaochang Marquis quickly came to a decision, "Just now, this duke said that I would make up for it with all my strength, so I naturally have to keep my promise. Miss Bai, please wait a moment, I will instruct the others to go and prepare. "
"Thank you, Master Hou."
Gaochang Marquis walked back to Feng Jingye's side, and after a round of report, he turned around and announced to the crowd: "Young masters, the original riding competition was cancelled because of problems with the horses. Through discussion with the various and His Highness, we have now decided to change the riding competition to a search for the pearls."
Looking for pearls?
Everyone looked at Gaochang Marquis, obviously they did not understand what competition was.