Chapter 102 - 63 Let’s Die Together_2
During the Zhenguan era, martial prowess was still highly revered, and which young boy’s heart did not harbor a dream of becoming a knight? This poem was bold and expansive, its lofty aspirations deeply stirring the hearts of all who heard it.
The river surface remained silent for a long time.
Even the great scholars, after hearing the poem, were stunned and speechless for a while. Such an unrestrained and generous spirit even made these gentlemen feel embarrassed!
"Does this ’Heroic Wanderer’ mean I can leave now?" Ran Yan was somewhat impatient.
Sometimes it’s not a matter of choosing not to compete; one must still deal with the world’s affairs. Ran Yan weighed in her heart whether it was necessary to find an opportunity to dissect a corpse in public, making such that afterward, the mention of Ran Shiqi in Suzhou would make people shudder, preferring to avoid her. She truly did not delight in such trivial rivalry.
Moreover, Ran Yan was acutely aware of her limited literary talent; she could perhaps charm her way out once, but what of the second and the third times, as well as the countless instances to come?
The crowd naturally was not keen on letting her leave immediately, but of all those present, including the great scholars, who could, on such short notice, come up with a poem to surpass ’Heroic Wanderer’?
Therefore, whether they liked it or not, they all made way for the boat.
As the boat gently floated on the water, Ran Yunsheng in the cabin fixed his gaze on Ran Yan and said, "Ah Yan, your poem was bold and unfettered, with ambitions soaring high, even surpassing the great scholars!"
Ran Yan offered a faint smile, "This poem was just something I overheard. I have read books for only a few years, and you know that, Ten. How could I produce such verses?"