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Since you, Jiang Han, have come up with this kind of white liquor, I, Mu Jinkun, must insist that you personally drink a few bottles. Let you experience that splitting headache for yourself! Now that I have managed to get a little something, I will take the chance to deal with you, Jiang Han! Once this is over, when the time comes for our diplomatic battle in the capital, I will put your head on the line.
Mu Jinkun plans to propose another life-and-death wager after this banquet! At that time, if Jiang Han loses and doesn’t want to die, he must reveal how to contact the mysterious forces! The Great Zhou Dynasty is not the same as the Xia Kingdom! If Mu Jinkun loses in the Xia Kingdom, the Jiu Gong can play tricks and do all sorts of things to save him from death. But if Jiang Han loses in the Great Zhou Dynasty, then just wait and see. If Su Qianxue dares to shelter him, an army will march forth to annihilate the nation.
Seeing Mu Jinkun getting excited again, Jiu Gong couldn’t help but ask: “Couplets are fine, but I think we should set a topic instead! Let’s each come up with questions for the Imperial Examination and then answer them. We can have the Cultural Relics Minister who attends the banquet judge them!” This way, we can also take out a portion of our Imperial Examination questions specifically for the Great Zhou Dynasty for publicity!
Before coming here, Hong Qianjun had prepared ten questions for Su Qianxue to choose from! Each question is designed for the Imperial Examination and holds significant value! He is confident that he has even referenced past Imperial Examination questions from the Great Zhou Dynasty and believes that his personally crafted questions are absolutely superior.
“Sir! I still don’t believe that Jiang Han can compare to me with questions you personally created!” If it comes down to it, sir, just give me the answers!
Mu Jinkun shamelessly asked Hong Qianjun for answers, wearing a look that suggested it was only natural. Hong Qianjun turned around, looking bewildered at Mu Jinkun. “You’re asking me, the question setter, for answers? Isn’t that a bit shameless?”
Moreover, Mu Jinkun, you are our Xia Kingdom’s Wen Zhuangyuan; is it really necessary to ask for answers?
“Sir, this matter is extraordinary. Our purpose in coming here is to make the literary world of the Great Zhou Dynasty submit to us! What we want is for no one in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty to be able to answer our questions. Even if someone can answer them, they should do so poorly compared to my own answers!”
After rambling on about the importance of this wager, Mu Jinkun looked seriously at Hong Qianjun and said: “So please give me the answers first; this is a very reasonable request! This isn’t corruption; it’s an act of justice for our country! Sir, please give me all ten answers!”
Hong Qianjun pondered for a moment before ultimately deciding to give the answer to the question to Mu Jinkun.
Upon receiving the answer, Mu Jinkun let out a cold snort, thinking to himself, This time, it would be strange if I don’t win! Jiang Han, I’m waiting for you at tonight’s banquet!
Time passed quickly, and soon it was dusk. Jiang Han, dressed in an elegant modern suit, arrived at Feng Lai Lou in a carriage accompanied by four women: Ling Xue, Piao Xue, Cen Ya, and Yan Dong.
On the way, Cen Ya had already informed Jiang Han about Mu Jinkun sending someone to buy high-end white wine. Jiang Han approved this while still in the carriage, and the Ru Scholars from Xia Kingdom who were following promptly went to the shop to fetch the wine.
Mu Jinkun personally came downstairs to greet them. Upon seeing Jiang Han step out of the carriage, he couldn't help but laugh, "Ah, Shopkeeper Jiang, you finally made it! Our banquet is almost ready! We’ve been waiting for you for quite some time!"
"What?" Jiang Han paused in confusion. "What did you call me? A banquet without chickens? You really are something else."
"After Che Chengyun sold you out once, everyone in court knows about it now. It seems that once this banquet starts, Che Chengyun won’t have the face to show up at Langya Wangfu for months."
"Of course! This banquet is specially set up to celebrate Che Chengyun’s castration!"
"Come on, Shopkeeper Jiang! Let’s go inside together!"
Mu Jinkun was exceptionally enthusiastic, as if he hadn’t almost been ruined by Jiang Han himself. He led the way with such warmth that it felt like he had known Jiang Han for over a decade.
Once they reached the top floor, Jiang Han scanned the room. There were ten tables set up for the banquet, but only a dozen Civil Officials and Military Officers had arrived. All of them were staunch supporters of Su Qianxue, including Luo and others. The Lingnan Prince Heir had sent a steward to attend.
Lin Qingyue sat alone at one of the tables. Upon seeing Jiang Han arrive with four beautiful women, she instantly felt a pang of jealousy; her expression shifted slightly.
So this is how it is, Jiang Han! Without me, you’re living a good life? Four stunning women sharing your bed? I shouldn’t have called off our engagement; otherwise, I could have sold these four women into brothels. You should only be mine!
Lin Qingyue’s inner thoughts were rich and complex, yet her outward demeanor remained composed. After stealing a glance at Jiang Han, she lowered her head to eat her food and drink.
" Shopkeeper Jiang," she thought bitterly, "you truly are exceptional!"
Now, we just wait for Miss Su to arrive!
Mu Jinkun chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, in the name of Miss Su, she is still on her way to the banquet. However, I have prepared something good for you!" He hurriedly brought out the high-quality liquor he had purchased from Jiang Han's shop.
This? Jiang Han glanced at the premium liquor being presented, noticing it was labeled with thirteen degrees. He couldn't help but size up Mu Jinkun and asked with a smile, "Haven't you had enough to drink?"
Of course not!
" Shopkeeper Jiang! Ever since I saw you, this liquor has left a lasting impression on me, so I want you to have a taste as well." There was a hint of irritation in Mu Jinkun's words; if it weren't for the circumstances, he might have drawn his sword against Jiang Han.
A wager!
"I have a low opinion of your talents," Mu Jinkun directly provoked, not mincing words. He then declared, "This time, we will play a best-of-three series! Whoever loses will have to drink a bottle of liquor—about one and a half jin! I am very confident that I can make you, Shopkeeper Jiang, drink three jin of liquor! If I win, will you dare to refuse?"
Do you think my Xia Kingdom's army is just for show?
Jiang Han realized he had walked into a trap.
Unexpectedly, Hong Qianjun stepped forward and spoke up, saying, "This time, we will use the Keju examination questions for our wager! Later, I will also report this to Your Majesty. If we win, not only will Shopkeeper Jiang need to drink liquor!"
At that time, your Great Zhou Dynasty's Imperial Examination will also have to use our questions!
"I have no problem with that!" Jiang Han replied with a light laugh.
"I also think that's fine!" came the voice of Su Qianxue from behind.
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