Dominate the ancient academy

Chapter 220 1 A Group of Brothers

"Madam, please don't accuse me. I didn't just take these. They were given to me by my brothers, who asked me to help vote for them." Shu Xiaoxiao protested.

"Oh, those brothers gave it to you?"

"Brother Chi Ting, Brother Ye Lei, Brother Yu Cheng, Brother Rui Yuan, Brother Jing Qi..." Shu Xiaoxiao named all the people in one breath. That group of people were older than her, but weren't they all her brothers?

"Oh, and Brother Qinghan, Brother Tingyun, and Brother Tingfei, these are all given to me by them, so these silk flowers are not from unknown sources."

The silk flowers for Senior Brother Yun were sent by Huo Fei. Although she didn’t know where Senior Brother Yun was, she received his kindness and she also voted for him. She was proud!

Jing Chiting also stepped forward to join in the fun and said, "Old Madam, ladies, I can testify that the silk flower in Master Ye's hand was indeed a gift from us!"

The old lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was so angry that she laughed when she heard these names. These rascals that Master Ye mentioned were all bad boys. Every time they attended a banquet, they never gave out the silk flowers in their hands. What a shame to give them. When they left, they could even give them back to her in the same state. It was a complete waste of her invitation.

Now it’s better to let it rot in your hands?

The ladies around couldn't help laughing. It was obvious that they all knew the character of these people and that they were the kind of people who could do such a thing.

"You are quite popular! So many people send you silk flowers!" The old lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion pretended to be angry.

Shu Xiaoxiao shrugged and spread her hands, saying innocently, "I can't help it. I'm too pretty and cute! These brothers are willing to give them to me, and I can't refuse their kindness."

Everyone looked at Ye Boye's appearance, which was indeed quite exquisite! Even better than the son of the prime minister's family.

The group of people who were still sitting and listening laughed out loud: "As expected of Master Ye, he clearly came to us to ask for it, but now it's us who are giving it to us. Do you think it would be more interesting if we expose him?"

Shu Tingyu looked nonchalant: "Just give it to me. It's a waste if these silk flowers are in your hands anyway. At least this way they are of some use."

"I also think it's quite interesting now. Look at the expressions of those noble ladies. And in previous years, only the same few people got the prize. Wouldn't it be nice to change it this year?"

The ladies on the stage were really a little unconvinced, especially the first few who were competing for the first place. In the past, they received about the same number of silk flowers and were determined to win the first place. But then Yang Luoning suddenly appeared. It would have been fine if she was just an ordinary person, but the number of flowers she received was much higher than theirs.

Especially this time, the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion invited most of the outstanding talents in Kyoto, and they were all waiting to show their talents, but the limelight was all stolen by Yang Luoning. If she was really talented, they would have accepted her even if she was mediocre in appearance.

But all the noble ladies in Kyoto knew that the daughter of General Zhongwu's mansion knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting except wielding swords and guns. It would be strange if they were willing to do this.

"Uncle Ye, how many silk flowers did you give to Miss Yang?" someone asked curiously.

Shu Xiaoxiao stretched out her fingers and said, "More than forty? More than fifty? Or more than sixty? ..... I can't remember clearly. Anyway, I like Miss Yang's sword dance, so I just cast more. What's wrong with that?"

"Besides, isn't this silk flower for us to choose the talent we like? I just like sword dancing, is that not okay?"

Everyone:..........

What you said is true, but no one expected that you had so many silk flowers! This is the first time they have seen it, so who knows if it will work!

"These were all voted for by Uncle Ye alone, so the result can't be counted!" someone shouted, but that person's eyes kept looking at the girl on the stage from time to time, obviously trying to stand up for the girl he liked?

Shu Xiaoxiao immediately retorted when she heard the voice: "Why can't it count? Which rule did I break? Which rule says that I can't vote for a girl with silk flowers?"

"But that silk flower is not yours!"

"How come it's not mine? Those silk flowers were given to me by my brothers out of their pleasure. It's my freedom to vote for whoever I want. How come I can't vote for the talent I like even though I have the silk flowers?"

"Also, I was able to get so many silk flowers. It's my ability. If you have the ability, you can also find so many silk flowers! I have no objection to whoever you want to vote for."

So it is my freedom to vote for whomever I want with my silk flower, and you can keep your opinions to yourself if you have any.

“But…but…”

"But, but, but I didn't break any rules. If you don't agree, just keep it to yourself."

Shu Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows at the man, and when she saw that he had nothing to say, she looked at the old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion and asked obediently, "Old lady, please judge for me. What did I do wrong? Didn't my brothers allow me to vote for the silk flowers? Then why did I give them the silk flowers? Since they allowed me to vote, what's the problem with me voting for them?"

After thinking for a while, he added, "If it doesn't count, my brothers and I won't want the silk flowers anymore. Otherwise, if we are given the flowers but they won't let us vote, then what are we going to do with the silk flowers? Isn't it a waste?"

Everyone was speechless.

If they didn't give Ye Boye the silk flowers, they all agreed. After all, Ye Boye was still young, so there was no rush! We could wait a little longer and let him be quiet for two years.

But her brothers are all outstanding men, and who wouldn't want to find one of them to be a rich husband? Every time, someone would eye their silk flowers. If they didn't give them to them, even if they themselves agreed, the girls on the stage would not agree!

And it has only been a short time since Master Ye came here, but he already calls them "brothers" all the time. He is so thick-skinned. No wonder he is favored by Prince Yun? You know, these brothers of his are usually not easy to get along with, but Master Ye has been calling them "brothers" for a long time, and they didn't refute. Could it be that these brothers are just as thick-skinned as this? Or should they try it too?

Silently looking at the bunch of young men who were obviously watching the show with great interest, and thinking about their usual behavior, they quickly shook their heads and thought, forget it, these guys look so glorious, but actually none of them is easy to mess with, and if they are not careful, they will end up losing more than they gain, so they'd better be honest and not end up losing more than they gain.

"Okay, what Master Ye said makes sense. The first place this time is Miss Yang." said the old lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Although what Ye Bo said was a twisted logic, it was also reasonable. What's more, the group of "brothers" behind him were obviously there to watch the fun and not mind making trouble. With them making trouble behind them, there was no point in them arguing and it was a waste of time.

Seeing that everyone was still a little unconvinced, the old lady of the Zhenguo Mansion continued, "Although it makes sense, I think this method is not advisable. From now on, all silk flowers used in the competition at the banquet can be given up, but they cannot be given as gifts or donated. What do you think, Master Ye?"