The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 172

“In the third place of this year's prize segment – Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean.” All was calm before Dan Fei opened her mouth – everyone present was flabbergasted after she spoke.    

Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean?    

Everyone is dumbfounded. The Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean is third? Isn't there something wrong here? Did Dan Fei order wrong?    

Even the first prince Ye Dai, for all his shrewdness and the effort he put out to show the kindly attitude of someone who gave up the matter of profit and loss to destiny, was, his face became stiff and lost color when he heard these words.    

"How is that possible?!" Lu Wuji could not help but shout. “Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean is only third? Sister Dan Fei, have you read the placement in the wrong order?    

Lu Wuji thought just like everyone else, that Dan Fei's sister must have misread her orders. No matter how they looked at it, the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean easily surpassed all other gifts.    

Is it only third rank? That meant there were two others in front of him!    

Even Ye Dai's first thought was that there was something wrong with this outcome, not to mention Lu Wuji's inability to accept it.    

The others also displayed expressions of unimaginable strangeness. Despite continuing to follow the competition, but they have long resigned to fate. They felt that since the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean was definitely the first, they could only compete for second and third positions.    

Therefore, when they heard the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean was third, these people were shocked but also delighted at the misfortune of others. At the same time, some ambitious thoughts appeared in their hearts.    

“The Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean comes in third? Doesn't this mean I have a chance to fight first? Perhaps the Lordmaster has never seen my gift before and greatly admires it?”    

Many people have this idea in their minds.    

“Sister Dan Fei, are you sure you're not wrong? I can't think about it carefully. Everyone has seen this gift, and what is better than the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean?” Ye Zheng was also out to protest injustice on behalf of Ye Dai.    

Dan Fei said weakly, “Ye Zheng, do you doubt the eyes of master?”    

Ye Zheng suddenly felt confused and hurriedly waved his hand, “I didn't mean to like that at all. I'm just wondering if you mix up the sequence as you write down the rating.”    

Dan Fei glanced at him, but her gaze was a bit distant.    

This meaningful glance caused Ye Zheng to shrink into him and close his eyes appropriately.    

Ye Dai's mouth was filled with bitterness. He saw all the reactions of sister Dan Fei. This was definitely not a mistake, but an indication that he was truly ranked third.    

And, from the actions of sister Dan Fei, it seemed clear that she would not even give him an explanation!    

Ye Dai was sad to the point of going crazy. He really didn't understand why this was happening!    

Except, he also clearly understood that if he were to make a fuss right now, his image in Tutor Ye's heart would most likely be dealt a huge blow.    

She smiled wryly and retreated, bowed slightly, “Ye Dai thanked the esteemed teacher for her help.”    

Dan Fei nodded slightly and felt sorry for him when she saw that he had not lost his composure. He wanted to explain it as well, but how could he explain it?    

Tell him it's fake? That would be a bigger blow than not explaining at all. The first prince who was proud of giving a false gift to an esteemed teacher, wasn't that a great insult?    

Therefore, the best decision is not to explain.    

From Dan Fei's eyes, Ye Dai seemed to see some hints that she couldn't stand the situation, so she felt a little better. It was fortunate that Dan Fei's sister was still nostalgic and appreciative of the old relationship.    

Dan Fei calmed down and her bell-like voice sounded again, “In second place, the Flying Fox's son Swordteeth.”    

Ye Rong was surprised as well as excited upon hearing this. He was happy because his rank was higher than the rank of the first prince Ye Dai.    

He was surprised by that, he wasn't the first either?    

But right now, it didn't matter whether he was the first or not. Whatever the case, he had suppressed the first prince Ye Dai and hence he succeeded this time around.    

As he recalled the humiliation he had suffered from the first prince earlier, Ye Rong felt a wave of anger. He smiled faintly and ignored Ye Dai's hostile gaze, bowing to Dan Fei. “Ye Rong felt very flattered to receive help from a respected tutor, and a big thank you to sister Dan Fei.”    

Lu Wuji was still unwilling to accept anything. “Swordteeth Flying Fox is just a toy. If you think the ranking is higher than the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean, what is with this ranking? Ai, I don't understand it.”    

Although he muttered softly, everyone present could hear him.    

Dan Fei's gaze felt cold as it led to Lu Wuji. “And who are you exactly? Who are you to question something that the landlord has decided on? Come out if you say another word!”    

Dan Fei had been following Tutor Ye since she was young. Although he had no power and influence in his hands, no one in the entire Skylaurel Kingdom dared to treat this woman lightly.    

This was because they all knew that this woman represented Master Ye!    

Lu Wuji was a major noble in the Skylaurel Kingdom, but he simply did not possess any qualifications to behave cruelly on this kind of occasion.    

To take a step back, even the first prince Ye Dai was extremely ineligible to do so!    

“Wuji, don't act wild.” Although the first prince Ye Dai somewhat admired Lu Wuji's bold and brash style, the necessary pleasantries still had to be made on occasions like this.    

Lu Wuji retreated with embarrassment and a dark face.    

He could not accept everything, and felt that the first prince had been treated unfairly.    

When Dan Fei was angry, she had her own allure, making the hearts of the young men present thump, as if a monkey was clawing at them.    

"alright. Now I announce the prize which is ranked first among the prize segment of the year – Wine Dew Nine Magnificence.”    

Dan Fei also felt this scene was a bit funny. After all, when this jug of wine was offered, it caused laughter and everyone thought of it as a big joke.    

And now, the thing that was once such a ugly duckling had turned into the most amazing swan with the sway of its body, and became a jewel in the crown!    

When his mind wandered here, even Dan Fei could not help but look back at Ye Rong.    

He was also quite curious, where did Ye Rong find such a strange young man? And how did this young man bring out something that caused even the normally calm esteemed teacher to be slightly touched?    

The Nine Stews Grape? Dan Fei did not remember the existence of such wine in her memories. He also knew that the old teacher sometimes drank wine when he was bored and had no other job.    

However, the old master had never mentioned the Nine Greatness of Dew Wine.    

Even Dan Fei, someone who was already mentally prepared, felt this was somewhat surprising. Then, the reactions of the people who were under the stage grew even more furious.    

Ye Dai did not even know who was offering the reward when he first heard the word Nine Magnificence Dew Wine. But who did not recognize the wine jug in Dan Fei's hand?    

The prize that was once embarrassing and a source of ridicule now ranked first?    

Is this a dream?    

Ye Dai almost suspected that something was wrong with his eyes. He blinked, took a closer look, and discovered that there was actually nothing wrong with his eyes.    

It was indeed a shabby wine jug that had just been picked up and offered carelessly by Jiang Chen.    

People may make mistakes if something else happens. Yet this wine jug, with its silly appearance and unique design, is truly unique.    

No one could imitate him even if they wanted to.    

Lu Wuji's eyes widened like plates at this moment. He had the expression of someone who saw a ghost. At this moment, he was the least believer.    

A jug of shabby wine won first place. If he had not been let down by Dan Fei before, he would almost have wanted to question this decision and rain down on the torrent of abuse.    

But, reason told him that if he came out now, Dan Fei wouldn't mind in the slightest if she kicked him out. That would be the biggest loss of face.    

Lu Wuji's face flushed red from the burning. He really lost face. He really wanted to find a hole to explore. When this pitcher was offered before, he was the one who scoffed the most, and mocked that the sender was an unusual fool.    

The truth proves that he is the fool.    

Ye Dai was also very angry. He never expected that the winning prize would be a jug of wine.    

He was shamelessly arrogant as he asked Dan Fei to take out this wine jug, just in case it left a bad impression and had a bad impact on everyone's mood.    

This is arguably the biggest joke. At this moment, she, Ye Dai, had completely become the background, the background that proved to be the upholstery for this first place prize.    

“Heh heh, sister, this time your view on wrong assessment.” The one who spoke was not Ye Rong, but the second prince Ye Qiao.    

Ye Qiao was extremely hostile towards Ye Dai. The moment he wanted to offer his gift just now, he was a bit embarrassed when the first prince accidentally cut him off.    

Now that he saw this opportunity, how could Ye Qiao let go?    

“Number four, I didn't expect your plan to be hidden so deeply. The adage is very precise and touches the heart of your second brother. The outside was a fine jade, but the inside was a rotten material. What looks good and luxurious is not necessarily good. On the other hand, an item that doesn't look very good may be a good item. I have learned a lot, really learned a lot. I really gained a lot of knowledge this time. Number three, what would you say?”    

Second prince Ye Qiao was undeniably a fluent speaker. He engaged his three main opponents with brief snippets of his speech. He had attacked the first prince and slapped him in the face, scraping at Ye Dai's scabbard. On the other hand, he deliberately praised Ye Rong for fomenting the first prince's hatred towards Ye Rong.    

He also laughed at third prince Ye Zheng for good reason.    

After all, when Jiang Chen had just offered this jug of wine, it was the third prince Ye Zheng who made the biggest commotion, voicing such foolish words as the jug insulted the eyes and ears of others.    

And now, it would be the first prize chosen by that esteemed tutor. Wasn't this the heaviest slap for Ye Zheng?    

Ye Zheng's face was filled with annoyance and he was speechless. He could only murmur, “And what are you proud of? That's not the gift you offer.”    

Ye Qiao laughed out loud, “Number three, everyone can admire the good stuff together, why allocate the responsibility so clearly? You, ah, you, you are so impulsive and unnaturally offended by the smallest things.”    

Fourth prince Ye Rong was finally recovering now. To be honest, he was a little disappointed when he found out that he was only in second place.    

But when he heard that Jiang Chen was the first, his entire body felt as if he was spontaneously flying into the sky. The ups and downs of his life happened too fast.    

He was just like everyone else, and had never expected that such an unattractive jug of wine would be the prize that won first place.    

His words in denying the first prince that the outside was fine jade, but the inside was a rotten material was actually a tilting gesture at the first prince himself, but who would have thought it would turn into a prophecy coming. RIGHT.ON.    

It was impossible for the outer look of the jug to be any uglier, but who would have thought that what was contained within it would be such precious nectar that the esteemed teacher would be praised as the first?    

Sensing the gazes from all sides being fixed on him, Ye Rong felt a feeling of joy after being fulfilled. He had been suppressed by the first prince for many years but finally saw the day where he felt the sweet sensation of being the main character.    

Despite the fact that it was Jiang Chen who brought these emotions to him, Ye Rong did not mind in the slightest. This was because right now, Jiang Chen did not put too much emphasis on standing behind him and had absolutely no intention of stealing his thunder.    

Right now, Ye Rong felt extremely grateful and proud of herself. Thinking that he would unwittingly receive such great rewards after traveling that far to the Eastern Kingdom, trying hard to enlist the services of a talented and learned person, and recruiting Jiang Chen!