As she wrote, the others recited it aloud.
After the recitation, someone praised, "Well matched!"
Ye Qichi continued onwards.
Her writing flowed as if inspired by gods, one after another without interruption.
Each one was highly praised, completely overlooking the slightly untidy handwriting.
Wu Xufan was stunned by her side.
With such a fluid writing, who could say her literary grace was clumsy?
At this moment, the vendor also went from being proud to somewhat panicked, fearing his ancestral Jade Pendant might be lost if this continued.
Sweat dripped down profusely.
Xiao Jinxing and Xiao Wu in the crowd were also watching this scene the entire time.
Xiao Jinxing remained calm and collected, showing no change in emotions.
Xiao Wu was unspeakably excited at this moment.
He had been itching to fight when the Princess was mocked earlier.
This turn of events was truly satisfying!
Ye Qichi wrote nineteen in one breath, only the last one left.
Everyone was watching tensely.
The time of burning incense was nearly up, there wasn’t much time left to write.
Ye Qichi furrowed her brows.
The couplet was, "The Emperor can tolerate what the world cannot."
It concerned the current Emperor, any slight mistake in the couplet could lead to repercussions, risking decapitation if someone exploited the error.
Wu Xufan by her side was so anxious he was sweating profusely.
He had been excited watching Ye Qichi write smoothly, but why choke at this crucial moment!
The incense was about to burn out.
Everyone held their breath.
Finally, Ye Qichi started writing, penning each word deliberately, "The people then enjoy the worldly blessings they can."
Just as she finished writing.
The incense turned to ash.
The time of burning incense had elapsed.
The crowd erupted into applause.
Some praised endlessly, "Brilliant! Ineffable brilliance!"
Ye Qichi put down her brush and ink and looked at the vendor.
The vendor’s face turned pale green.
"Boss, is this satisfactory?" Ye Qichi pointed to the couplet in front of her.
The vendor had no choice but to nod, "Sir’s talent is overwhelming, I am thoroughly impressed."
Though reluctant, in front of the crowd, the vendor could not break his promise.
He quickly moved to remove the Jade Pendant from his body.
"No need." Ye Qichi stopped the vendor, "Let this be a lesson to you, remember to conduct business with integrity; otherwise, it’s oneself who suffers."
Saying so, she glanced at the fake jade carving beside her.
The vendor’s face turned red, naturally understanding what she was reminding him of.
He quickly bowed with clasped hands, "Yes, sir, your lesson is well taken, I will assuredly conduct my business with honesty from now on."
Ye Qichi didn’t linger on the matter.
She turned to the now-dumbstruck Wu Xufan, "Let’s go, onto the next place."
Saying this, she walked briskly ahead.
Wu Xufan took a moment to react, then hurriedly followed.
This Princess of Chen, completely unlike the fool depicted in rumors.
Who exactly has been slandering her?!
Xiao Wu also hurriedly pushed Prince Xiao to catch up.
Xiao Wu didn’t understand, clearly they were all following, why not walk together?
The Prince really was... stubborn as a mule.
Ye Qichi almost visited every stall in Xun’an City, be it for eating, playing, or buying... Wu Xufan could barely keep up.
He couldn’t help but glance at Xiao Jinxing who was leisurely trailing behind.
His own wife, can’t he take care of her himself?!
Xiao Jinxing met Wu Xufan’s gaze and showed no reaction whatsoever.
Clearly indicating that Wu Xufan deserved it.
"What is that in the river?" Ye Qichi spotted some candlelight floating on the water from afar.
"It’s probably wish lanterns." Wu Xufan replied.
"Is it? Let’s go have a look." Ye Qichi was eager.
Wu Xufan was starting to regret it.
He realized he simply didn’t have the energy to keep up with Ye Qichi.
Doesn’t she ever get tired?!
By now Ye Qichi had already run to the riverside.
Wu Xufan followed her pace, gasping for breath.
"Boss, give her a wish lantern," Wu Xufan said to the lantern seller, panting heavily.
"Alright." The seller picked one for Ye Qichi and said, "Sir, write your wish on the paper, put it in the lantern, then light the candle, and gently place it on the river’s surface. Let it float along the river, and your wish will come true."
"Okay." Ye Qichi smiled.
She naturally didn’t believe these things.
But the lantern was pretty. Might as well enjoy it.
She took the brush and ink, wrote down a wish on the paper strip, put it inside the lantern, then lit the candle, ran to the riverside, and gently placed it on the water’s surface.
The wish lantern floated down the river...